Change in audition dates for Barely Alive

There has been a change in audition dates for Barely Alive. The first date is still the same but due to conflicts and the A Guard’s auditions, the second round of auditions for Barely Alive will be November 3rd from 12:30 to 4:30 PM. Comittment dates will be November 3rd and November 10th and your $100.00 will be due at this time.

Barely Alive Sr Winter Guard Holding Auditions

This Sunday and September 22nd will be the two pre-audition camps for the guard. You do not need to attend to audition, but it is more helpful if you attend at least one. The first Sunday in October will be the first round of auditions and the second will be the following Sunday. The third Sunday of October we will begin blocking the 2025 show. Commitment Deadline will be October 13th.

New A Guard Director

In mid- August it was determined that Amber Casey would assume the duties of A Guard (Alive Winter Guard) director. The long-time director, Bill Harker will continue to be CEO of the organization, but will only be directing the Sr Guard Barely Allive. More information coming about Alive auditions.

Futures Camp

Reminder - There is a Future's Camp this Sunday August - the 20th from 12:30 to 4:30 at Alive Church, 510 Stevens Rd - Ephrata, PA

Summer Experiences

Alive Winter Guards will be hosting a series of Spin Camps as well as Futures Camps

Date are still to be determined. Check back here or check our Facebook Page “Alive Winter Guards”

For more information!

Alive Winter Guards Final Spin Camp of the Summer

Sunday, August 28th will be Alive Guard -A and Barely Alive’s final spin camp. Work taught at this camp will be used for auditions to happen in September. Date will be decided soon! The time is noon to 6 PM and the cost is $20.00. If you decide to join, the money goes towards your dues. If you bring people, your cost of the camp goes down based on the number of people you bring.

Barely Alive Sr Guard Earns first ever Gold Medal at MAIN

Barely Alive really covers the members of this group. Just about every member has at least one physical disability or “ailment.” The group worked hard when they had practices, but also had a lot of fun. There was a good deal of mutual respect and helping each other that went on during the season. The director, Jassmine Smith, poured her heart and soul into this group. In the end, the group became a little family unto themselves and really worked hard and supported each other whenever things went wrong on or off the floor. Winning the Gold Medal and the MAIN Championship banner means a lot to its membership who hopes this will bring out some more members interested in participating. As a member myself, I can tell you that it was a great deal of fun!!!

Alive Winter Guard Earns 3rd Place at MAIN Championships

After a late start, but a good first showing the Ladies from Alive Winter Guard finished their season with their first medal in circuit competition. Prior to this, they had won the South Brunswick Regional IRA title and place a second and third in that contest as well as the Philly Regional. The color was bronze which was terrific given eight of the 11 girls were were new to Alive. Alive Guards are very happy and proud of their IRA guard!!!

Name Change HappenedWhen

When the 2021 -2022 season began, the A guard was made up of 11 young ladies, three of whom had marched with the guard previously. We had always struggled with our name “The Light” then shortened to “Light Winter Guard”. This seemed like an awesome change to change our name so it matched the name of the church which has been supporting us. After some inquiry Light Winter Guard became Alive Winter Guards. The A guard would be known as Alive Winter Guard and the Sr guard would eventually take on the name Barely Alive. This name was suggested by one of our members, Heather, and after a vote, it was unanimous Barely Alive was born. It helps when it’s members all have some kind of physical ailments that make color guarding more challenging!

Spin Camp Reminder