The Carolina Winter Ensemble Association exists to create a positive and rewarding performance experience for our youth and to develop a nurturing environment that will enhance the skills of the performers and instructors at all levels. We invite you to join us for the 2026 CWEA Regional A & SAAA Circuit Championships at Winthrop Coliseum. Be part of an unforgettable event, where remarkable talent and creativity come together in thrilling championship performances!

Ticket Pricing
Adults (6 and up) - $32 (+ $2.60 ticketing fee)
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.
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 Administrators: Chrisa Murray & Ryan Brannan
Timing & Penalties: Nikki Jones & Brian Barfield
Tabulators: Emma Swire-Clark & Mykah Burroughs
Color Guard Judges
Equipment - Robert Solomon/Mark Dorn
Movement - Amber Ammons/John Leonard
Design Analysis - Jack Pursifull/Don Gallaher
General Effect - Carl Nelson/Chris Frick
General Effect - Dean Payne/Mike Anderson
Chief Judges: Christine Fisher/Mike Stone
Withdrawal/Cancellation Policy
If you need to withdraw from this event after registering, you must cancel your registration online no later than 01/31/2026 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.
Scholastic AA - (SAA)
Nation Ford HS JV
Northwestern HS
Riverside HS Varsity
Scholastic AAA - (SAAA)
Ashley Ridge HS JV
Blue Ridge HS Varsity
Byrnes HS Topaz
Cheraw HS
Clinton HS
Clover HS JV
Colleton County HS JV
Crescent HS JV
Crest HS Gold
Dorman HS JV
Easley HS
East Lincoln HS B
Enka HS Varsity
Fort Dorchester Varsity
Greer HS Varsity
J.L. Mann HS
Jay M Robinson HS
Lake Norman HS JV
Laurens District 55 HS
Lugoff-Elgin HS
Marvin Ridge HS JV
North Lincoln HS JV
Palisades HS
Powdersville HS Varsity
Rowan County Combined Winterguard
South Charlotte Winter Guard
South Mecklenburg HS
Spring Valley HS
Stuart W. Cramer HS
T.L. Hanna HS JV
Tuscola High School
Westside HS
White Knoll HS JV
Woodmont HS Varsity
York Comprehensive HS Varsity
Scholastic Regional A - (SRA)
Ardrey Kell HS JV
Blue Ridge HS JV
Broome HS
Central Academy of Technology & Arts
Chapin HS JV
Chapman HS
Charlotte Catholic HS
Cherryville HS
Cuthbertson HS JV
Dorman HS Sage
Dutch Fork HS Varsity
Enka HS JV
Evans HS
Fort Dorchester JV
Fort Mill HS JV
Indian Land HS JV
Lake Norman Valor
Landrum HS
Midland Valley HS
Newberry County
Palmetto HS
Seneca HS Varsity
Spartanburg HS Blue
Swansea HS
Union County HS
Wando HS JV
West-Oak HS
Woodruff HS Gold
Wren HS
There are no groups on our waiting list for this event.