CWEA Irmo (CG Only)

February 212026

Event Details

February 21, 2026
Irmo High School | Columbia, SC
6671 St Andrews Rd, Columbia, SC 29212
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The Carolina Winter Ensemble Association is committed to providing a positive and inspiring experience for our young performers, while fostering the development of both students and educators at every stage. We invite you to join us for the 2026 CWEA Irmo (CG Only) competition, hosted at Irmo High School. Be part of an unforgettable event, where remarkable talent and creativity come together in a thrilling new season of performances!

Ticketing

Ticket Pricing

Adults (6 and up) - $15
Children (5 and under) - Free

Payment Methods

All event tickets must be purchased online in advance using the “Buy Event Tickets” link above. Ticket sales are cashless, and all tickets must be purchased online.

Spectator Clear Bag and Metal Detector Policy

All spectators will be required to pass through a metal detector before entering the event. To save you time and avoid any issues, please do not bring any personal items to Irmo High School that would not usually be permitted on school grounds. All guests to Irmo High School are required to adhere to the Clear Bag Policy. Spectators will not be permitted into the event with any bag other than a clear bag. The bags also may not be larger than 12 by 12 inches and 6 inches deep.

Ticketing Policy

Tickets purchased for this event are considered general admission. Seating is not guaranteed and is available on a first-come, first-served basis. All sales are final. No requests for refunds will be accepted. It is the patron's responsibility to ensure they are seated at least 15 minutes prior to a scheduled performance. Tickets purchased for this event are considered a revokable license to attend the stated event. CWEA reserves the right to revoke admission with or without a refund of admission.

 

Event Policies

Flash Photography

As safety is paramount to all performers, any type of flash photography is strictly prohibited. Family, friends, and fans may take still photos of CWEA events for personal use only. The images may not be sold or otherwise distributed or publicly displayed without the written permission of the Carolina Winter Ensemble Association. CWEA defines public display as a website, printed publication, or physical location where the public at large can gain access to one or more images of a CWEA participating group in performance.

Video Recording

Due to US Copyright Law, and at the request of the performing ensembles, videotaping and/or recording of this event is strictly prohibited. You may be subject to dismissal from the arena without a refund of admission if found to be in violation of this rule. We thank you in advance for your cooperation.

Additional Information

Contest Personnel

Event Administration

Contest Administrator: Chrisa Murray
Timing & Penalties: Clayton Parker
Tabulator: Emma Swire-Clark

Color Guard Judges

Equipment - Chris Caraccilo
Movement - Jenn Armstrong
Design Analysis - Al Nelson
General Effect - Chad Kohlmier
General Effect - Ben Hipp

Design Clinician - Mark Dorn

 

Withdrawal/Cancellation Policy

If you need to withdraw from this event after registering, you must cancel your registration online no later than 01/30/2026 at 5:00 PM to avoid withdrawal fees.

All Withdrawals/Cancellations received by the designated closing date will not incur any financial penalties. “Member Groups” who fail to withdraw from an event prior to the closing date but before the date of the contest will be fined $250.00 per group.

“Member Groups” who fail to withdraw from an event prior to the closing date and also fail to notify the circuit prior to the contest will be fined $300.00 per group.

“Non-Member Groups” who fail to withdraw from an event prior to the closing date of the contest will forfeit their registration fee. If the unit has not yet paid their registration fee, the group must pay the fee before they will be permitted to participate in future CWEA Events.

Participating Groups

Cadet - (CADET)

Chapin Cadets

Lakeside HS Cadets

Mauldin Cadets

Guard Non-Competitive - (NC)

Dreamers

National A - (NA)

Crescent HS Varsity

Mauldin HS Varsity

Scholastic A - (SA)

Blythewood HS

Chapin HS Varsity

Colleton County HS Varsity

Mauldin HS JV

T.L. Hanna HS Varsity

Scholastic AA - (SAA)

Hillcrest HS Varsity

Irmo HS Varsity

Lakeside HS Varsity

Silver Bluff HS

Stratford HS

Scholastic AAA - (SAAA)

Berkeley HS

Blacksburg HS

Clinton HS

Colleton County HS JV

Crescent HS JV

Gilbert HS

Greer HS Varsity

J.L. Mann HS

Lugoff-Elgin HS

T.L. Hanna HS JV

White Knoll HS JV

Scholastic Regional A - (SRA)

Chapin HS JV

Dutch Fork HS Varsity

Evans HS

Palmetto HS

Seneca HS Varsity

Swansea HS

Scholastic Regional AA - (SRAA)

Airport HS

ALA Lexington

Dutch Fork HS JV

Hillcrest HS JV

Pelion HS

Seneca HS JV

Participating Groups (Waitlisted)

There are no groups on our waiting list for this event.

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