Pulaski Color Guard Handbook
Individual Code of Conduct
Color Guard is a fun, exciting, and challenging endeavor that requires teamwork and commitment. We are all dependent on each other for success; therefore, it is important that all members adhere to a code of conduct. The code strengthens the team by setting expectations for all members. The code of conduct for Color Guard includes:
Flag Expectations
The flag is your new best friend! Treat it with respect. Every flag, practice and performance flags need to last several years.
Practice and Performance Expectations
Behavioral Expectations
***These are non-negotiable. Your continued participation in color guard is dependent on adherence to these standards.***
Color Guard is a fun, exciting, and challenging endeavor that requires teamwork and commitment. We are all dependent on each other for success; therefore, it is important that all members adhere to a code of conduct. The code strengthens the team by setting expectations for all members. The code of conduct for Color Guard includes:
- Report to practice on-time. Be EARLY and ready to practice.
- Unless otherwise specified, report to the Ensemble Room
- Unless otherwise specified, report to the Ensemble Room
- Wear appropriate foot ware and clothing. Sandals, heels, tight and/or short clothing will not be accepted and you will be asked to change your attire before being allowed to practice.
- Be prepared to put forth 100% effort
- All equipment will be returned and the practice area picked up at the conclusion of practice. This includes picking up trash, putting away tables and chairs, and making sure everything is put back in its place prior to leaving.
- You are responsible for the equipment being used; failure to return said equipment may result in the assessment of replacement fees.
- You are responsible for the equipment being used; failure to return said equipment may result in the assessment of replacement fees.
- All equipment will be handled with care and respect. Do NOT sit on your flag, use your flag as a blanket or otherwise compromise the condition of your flag. Flags, rifles, flag belt and any props used must be returned when finished using them.
- Attention to practice instructions and drills is required. You are expected to listen, ask questions by raising your hand, and follow instructions given. Guard members who continue to disrupt practice will be asked to leave.
- Listen to the captain, co-captain, and coaches and follow directives given.
- Attend the requisite number of parades and performances as outlined at the start of the season.
Flag Expectations
The flag is your new best friend! Treat it with respect. Every flag, practice and performance flags need to last several years.
- Do not sit on the flag (silk)
- Do not wrap yourself in the flag or use it as clothing
- Do not leave the flag laying on the ground
- Do not let non-guard members play with the flag
- The flag is your responsibility. Do not leave it behind or you may be responsible for any equipment replacement costs.
- If you check out a flag for practice you may not be allowed to use another flag until that flag is checked in. Air flagging for fun is helpful; air flagging during practice is boring. Bring your flag back to every practice!
Practice and Performance Expectations
- Arrive to practice on time and ready to give your best for a few hours. Be sure you are dressed appropriately.
- "To be early is to be on time, to be on time is to be late, to be late is to be dead."
- "To be early is to be on time, to be on time is to be late, to be late is to be dead."
- You must make it to 90% of practices for the WHOLE YEAR.
- If you cannot make it to practice for a VERY GOOD reason, you can make up some of the time with the captain or co-captain
- If you cannot make it to practice for a VERY GOOD reason, you can make up some of the time with the captain or co-captain
- You will attend the required number of parades/performances as outlined at the beginning of the season. Missing these cannot be made up.
- During all practices and performances remain respectful to all and remember that you are representing PHS and the color guard program.
- Practice on your own time. You are expected to come to team practices showing improvement and being prepared to ask questions about your specific trouble spots.
- You will be expected to pass off all songs with marching before being allowed to perform them.
Behavioral Expectations
***These are non-negotiable. Your continued participation in color guard is dependent on adherence to these standards.***
- Respect to the advisor, the captain, the co-captain, the band teachers, the drum majors, and any visiting helpers.
- Respect means listening, talking politely, taking their advice, following their directions, having a positive attitude, not flagging while they are talking, etc.
- Respect means listening, talking politely, taking their advice, following their directions, having a positive attitude, not flagging while they are talking, etc.
- Leave the drama out of the guard.
- If you have a problem with somebody in the guard and cannot solve it in a calm manner please approach the advisor, the captain, or the band teacher (as a last resort) if necessary.
- If you have a problem with somebody in the guard and cannot solve it in a calm manner please approach the advisor, the captain, or the band teacher (as a last resort) if necessary.
- We are here to have a good time and to perform so excessive talking, goofing around, and acting inappropriately distracts from the team goals. There is a time and a place for talking and goofing around, but not during practice.
- Your behavior outside of guard reflects back on the band and guard. If it is discovered that you choose to behave inappropriately socially or on the internet there may be repercussions.