Color Guard Classifications Offered:
Independent World
Scholastic World
Independent Open
Scholastic Open
Independent A
Scholastic A
Independent Regional A
Scholastic Regional A
Junior Regional A



Membership dues for the 2010 season

  • $450 - WGI Recognized Classes (A, Open, & World)
  • $425 - Other Color Guards (RA) / Percussion (RA)
  • $400 - Lines / Exhibition

Single Show Policy

Any unit may enter one show for $50. Units may perform in up to 2 shows ($100) before being required to join the circuit. If a unit joins the circuit after performing in one or two individual shows, performance fees previously paid will be applied to that seasons membership dues.

OIPA State Championships Eligibility

To be eligible for Circuit Championships, color guard units must attend three (3) shows.
OIPA Preview Show may count toward one of the three shows.

Out of State Unit Policy

Any unit from outside Ohio may be eligible for the OIPA Championships by attending two (2) OIPA events during the same season (preview show or regular season shows may count). Any out of state unit may compete in one (1) or two (2) shows at the appearance rate of $50 per show. Any out of state unit wishing to attend OIPA Championships will be required to pay the balance of full membership fees for their respective class prior to being eligible for championships. As with all units, fee deadlines and scheduled draws will determine performance order.

Color Guard Unit Timing Overview

Class Max. Performance Time Min. Performance Time Minimum Interval Time

Required Equipment Time
World 7 ½ minutes 4 Minutes 10 Minutes 3 ½ Minutes
Open 6 ½ Minutes 4 Minutes   9 Minutes 3 ½ Minutes
A 5 ½ Minutes 4 Minutes   8 Minutes 3 ½ Minutes
Regional A 5 ½ Minutes 4 Minutes   8 Minutes 3 ½ Minutes
Jr. Regional A 4 Minutes 2 Minutes   5 Minutes 2 Minutes




The Ohio Indoor Performance Association