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 Boiling Springs competition, hosted at Boiling Springs High School. Be part of an unforgettable event, where remarkable talent and creativity come together in a thrilling new season of performances!

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 Policy
All guests to Boiling Springs 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.
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.
Contest Personnel
Event Administration
Contest Administrator: Chrisa Murray
Timing & Penalties: Nikki Jones
Tabulator: Emma Swire-Clark
Color Guard Judges
Equipment - Mark Dorn
Movement - Lee Eachus
Design Analysis - Scott Pizani
General Effect - Steve Rickrode
General Effect - Christina Vandam
Percussion Judges
Music - Eliana Yamouni
Effect Music - Eric Brown
Effect Visual - Blair Kuhn
Visual - Neil Konouchi
Winds Judges
Music Analysis - Neil Konouchi
Overall Effect - Eric Brown
Visual Analysis - Blair Kuhn
Withdrawal/Cancellation Policy
If you need to withdraw from this event after registering, you must cancel your registration online no later than 02/27/2026 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.
Cadet - (CADET)
Spartanburg Cadets
Guard Non-Competitive - (NC)
Gardner Webb University Winter Guard
Percussion Concert A - (PCA)
Chester County Concert Perc
North Buncombe HS Perc
Union Academy Concert Perc
York Comprehensive HS Concert Perc
Percussion Concert Open - (PCO)
Boiling Springs HS Concert Perc
Enka HS Concert Perc
Percussion Independent A - (PIA)
Palmetto Indoor Theatre
Revelation A
Trilogy Independent
Percussion Independent Open - (PIO)
Charles Towne Percussion
Kannapolis Independent
Revelation Open
Percussion Scholastic A - (PSA)
Butler HS Percussion
Chapin HS Perc
Charles D. Owen HS Perc
Colleton County HS Perc
Indian Land HS Perc
North Augusta HS Perc
Orangeburg-Wilkinson HS Perc
South Mecklenburg HS Perc
Woodmont HS Perc
Percussion Scholastic Open - (PSO)
Rock Hill HS Perc
Scholastic A - (SA)
Boiling Springs HS Elite
Byrnes HS Sapphire
Colleton County HS Varsity
Mooresville HS Varsity
North Buncombe HS
North Lincoln HS
Spartanburg HS Gold
Scholastic AA - (SAA)
Chesnee HS Varsity
Riverside HS Varsity
Travelers Rest HS
Scholastic AAA - (SAAA)
Blacksburg HS
Blue Ridge HS Varsity
Byrnes HS Topaz
Colleton County HS JV
Enka HS Varsity
North Lincoln HS JV
Woodmont HS Varsity
Scholastic Open - (SO)
Byrnes HS
Scholastic Regional A - (SRA)
Blue Ridge HS JV
Broome HS
Chapman HS
Chesnee HS JV
East Rutherford HS
Enka HS JV
Landrum HS
Midland Valley HS
Newberry County
Palmetto HS
Riverside HS JV
Seneca HS Varsity
Spartanburg HS Blue
Scholastic Regional AA - (SRAA)
Airport HS
Boiling Springs HS JV
Midland Valley JV
Seneca HS JV
Walhalla HS
Winds Scholastic A - (WSA)
Dixie Indoor Winds
Porter Ridge HS Winds
Travelers Rest HS Winds
There are no groups on our waiting list for this event.