Percussion Contest Rules 2006

This notice is intended to ensure all directors and staff members are fully aware of the lesser known equipment rules for WGI Percussion Competitions.

Article 5.4 All contest tarps may not be larger than 60' by 90' in size.

Article 5.8 For the protection of the wooden competition floors, all equipment must be properly taped or otherwise be prepared to assure that damage to the floors will not occur. Inspection will occur at all Regionals and Championships. Damage to the floor such a may occur by dragging the tympani; wheels on carts locking, etc. will be the responsibility of the units and is subject to penalty.

To comply with Article 5.8, all metal surfaces must be taped so that no metal surfaces will com in contact with the floor. This includes music stands, cart handles and pieces of equipment where the "rubber feet" are excessively worn or are missing.

For both of the above articles, only warnings will be given at the February 18th 2006 competition, with full enforcement taking place beginning with the February 25th 2006 competition.