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. Join us as over 150 groups from five different states converge on Rock Hill, South Carolina to compete at the 2019 CWEA Color Guard Championships!

Classes performing at Winthrop Coliseum:

• Scholastic AAA, Rounds 2-3 (Round 1 performs at Site 2: Northwestern HS)
• Scholastic AA, All Rounds
• Scholastic A, National A
• Scholastic Open/Independent Open
• Independent World

Ticket Pricing

• Early Bird Discount Tickets (Available 2/8/19 12:00 PM until 3/16/19 11:59 PM)
  • Adult Admission (ages 13 and up) - $17.00
  • Youth Admission (ages 6 to 12) - $12.00
  • Child Admission (ages 5 and under) - FREE
  • ONLINE ONLY - Not available at the door
• General Event Tickets (Available 3/17/19 12:00 AM until 3/23/19 11:00 PM)
  • Adult Admission (ages 13 and up) - $20.00
  • Youth Admission (ages 6 to 12) - $15.00
  • Child Admission (ages 5 and under) - FREE
  • Available online and at the door on March 23, 2019

Ticket Information

All seats for this event are considered general admission and are available on a first come, first serve basis. No seating may be reserved by patrons. All patrons attending the event must have a ticket to gain access to the event. Children 5 and under will be permitted into the event without a ticket however they may be required to sit on a parent/guardian’s lap for the duration of the event. Please be prepared to show proof of age at the gate if asked. 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 revocable license to attend the stated event. CWEA reserves the right to revoke admission with or without refund of admission.

Multi-Venue Admission

Tickets purchased for the Color Guard Championships event will be valid at both Winthrop Coliseum and Northwestern High School on March 23, 2019 ONLY. A separate ticket is not required for each venue. Tickets purchased for the Color Guard Championships event are not valid for admission to the Percussion/Winds Championships event on March 24, 2019.

Disabled Seating

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 web site, 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 refund of admission if found to be in violation of this rule. We thank you in advance for your cooperation.