This tool provides a streamlined analysis of your program by converting the universal winterguard captions into an evenly weighted numeric format, emphasizing both positive and negative factors within training, design, and the consistency between both.

WG Analyzation Worksheet

Box Evaluation & Self-Scoring

DIRECTIONS
For each caption and on each side (LS & RS), read each statement from 1 to 5 in order.
When you reach the first statement that is most TRUE right now, click that statement.
The row number becomes your score (1–5) for that side. For each caption, read each card (LS then RS) from 1 to 5 in order.
When you reach the first statement that is most TRUE right now, tap that first TRUE statement on the card.
The row number becomes your score (1–5) for that card.

LS = Staff / Design • RS = Performer Side • Caption score = LS + RS (out of 10)

Movement (MV)

Read all LS statements from 1 to 5, then RS statements from 1 to 5. Click the first TRUE statement for each side. Read the LS card from 1 to 5, then the RS card from 1 to 5. Tap the first TRUE statement on each card.

Left Side (LS) – Staff / Vocabulary & Composition

  1. 1 “The vocabulary is still basic, inconsistent, or mismatched with performer readiness.”
  2. 2 “The vocabulary shows some range and intention, but phrase construction, layering, or compatibility is still uneven.”
  3. 3 “The vocabulary is appropriate, varied, and structured with clear intent, even if not fully maximized yet.”
  4. 4 “The vocabulary fulfills all expectations of our class with strong craftsmanship, layered responsibilities, and effective risk in most moments.”
  5. 5 “The vocabulary maximizes the full expectations of the class through sophisticated, well-crafted, and consistently achievable content.”

LS Score: 0

Right Side (RS) – Performer Side / Excellence & Performance

  1. 1 “The performers are still developing foundational technique and cannot consistently achieve what is being asked.”
  2. 2 “The performers achieve parts of the vocabulary well, but struggle to apply technique consistently across all moments.”
  3. 3 “The performers consistently achieve the vocabulary with reliable technique and control, with only minor inconsistencies.”
  4. 4 “The performers meet all technical and expressive criteria almost all the time, showing a mature understanding of style and consistency.”
  5. 5 “The performers flawlessly fulfill the demands of the vocabulary with complete consistency, clarity, and class-appropriate mastery.”

RS Score: 0

Movement Caption Total: 0 / 10

Equipment (EQ)

Again, read LS then RS from 1 to 5. Click the first TRUE statement on each side. Again, read the LS card then the RS card from 1 to 5. Tap the first TRUE statement on each card.

Left Side (LS) – Staff / Vocabulary & Composition

  1. 1 “The vocabulary is still basic, inconsistent, or mismatched with performer readiness.”
  2. 2 “The vocabulary shows some range and intention, but phrase construction, layering, or compatibility is still uneven.”
  3. 3 “The vocabulary is appropriate, varied, and structured with clear intent, even if not fully maximized yet.”
  4. 4 “The vocabulary fulfills all expectations of our class with strong craftsmanship, layered responsibilities, and effective risk in most moments.”
  5. 5 “The vocabulary maximizes the full expectations of the class through sophisticated, well-crafted, and consistently achievable content.”

LS Score: 0

Right Side (RS) – Performer Side / Excellence & Performance

  1. 1 “The performers are still developing foundational technique and cannot consistently achieve what is being asked.”
  2. 2 “The performers achieve parts of the vocabulary well, but struggle to apply technique consistently across all moments.”
  3. 3 “The performers consistently achieve the vocabulary with reliable technique and control, with only minor inconsistencies.”
  4. 4 “The performers meet all technical and expressive criteria almost all the time, showing a mature understanding of style and consistency.”
  5. 5 “The performers flawlessly fulfill the demands of the vocabulary with complete consistency, clarity, and class-appropriate mastery.”

RS Score: 0

Equipment Caption Total: 0 / 10

General Effect (GE)

Read each statement and think critically about this caption and what it encompasses. Click the first TRUE statement for LS and RS. Read each statement on the LS card, then the RS card, and think critically about what the caption encompasses. Tap the first TRUE statement on each card.

Left Side (LS) – Staff / Vocabulary & Composition

  1. 1 “The design is still basic, inconsistent, or mismatched with performer readiness.”
  2. 2 “The design shows some range and intention, but phrase construction, layering, or compatibility is still uneven.”
  3. 3 “The design is appropriate, varied, and structured with clear intent, even if not fully maximized yet.”
  4. 4 “The design fulfills all expectations of our class with strong craftsmanship, layered responsibilities, and effective risk in most moments.”
  5. 5 “The design maximizes the full expectations of the class through sophisticated, well-crafted, and consistently achievable content.”

LS Score: 0

Right Side (RS) – Performer Side / Excellence & Performance

  1. 1 “The performers are still developing foundational skills and cannot consistently achieve what is being asked.”
  2. 2 “The performers achieve parts of the repertoire well, but struggle to apply technique consistently across all moments.”
  3. 3 “The performers consistently achieve the repertoire well with reliable technique and control, with only minor inconsistencies.”
  4. 4 “The performers meet all technical and expressive criteria almost all the time, showing a mature understanding of style and consistency.”
  5. 5 “The performers flawlessly fulfill the demands of the design and vocabulary with complete consistency, clarity, and class-appropriate mastery.”

RS Score: 0

General Effect Caption Total: 0 / 10

Design Analysis (DA)

One more time for Design Analysis. Read each line, then click the first TRUE statement for LS and RS. One more time for Design Analysis. Read each line on the LS card, then the RS card, and tap the first TRUE statement on each card.

Left Side (LS) – Staff / Vocabulary & Composition

  1. 1 “The design is still basic, inconsistent, or mismatched with performer readiness.”
  2. 2 “The design shows some range and intention, but phrase construction, layering, or compatibility is still uneven.”
  3. 3 “The design is appropriate, varied, and structured with clear intent, even if not fully maximized yet.”
  4. 4 “The design fulfills all expectations of our class with strong craftsmanship, layered responsibilities, and effective risk in most moments.”
  5. 5 “The design maximizes the full expectations of the class through sophisticated, well-crafted, and consistently achievable content.”

LS Score: 0

Right Side (RS) – Performer Side / Excellence & Performance

  1. 1 “The performers are still developing foundational technique and cannot consistently achieve what is being asked.”
  2. 2 “The performers achieve parts of the repertoire well, but struggle to apply technique consistently across all moments.”
  3. 3 “The performers consistently achieve the repertoire well with reliable technique and control, with only minor inconsistencies.”
  4. 4 “The performers meet all technical and expressive criteria almost all the time, showing a mature understanding of style and consistency.”
  5. 5 “The performers flawlessly fulfill the demands of the design and vocabulary with complete consistency, clarity, and class-appropriate mastery.”

RS Score: 0

Design Analysis Caption Total: 0 / 10

Totals & Box Interpretation

Movement (MV) 0 / 10
Equipment (EQ) 0 / 10
General Effect (GE) 0 / 10
Design Analysis (DA) 0 / 10
OVERALL SCORE: 0 / 40

Box Interpretation (Average Caption Score)

Based on your average caption score out of 10.

  • 0–2 → Box 2
  • 3–5 → Box 3
  • 6–7 → Lower Box 4
  • 8–9 → Upper Box 4
  • 10 → Box 5 (class-appropriate full achievement)

Average caption score: 0.0 / 10  |  Estimated Box: –

Advancement Guidance

Shows focus items for the weakest caption using your class level, or pick another caption to explore.

Set scores to view guidance.

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Analyzation Information

  • Vocabulary: This evaluates the choreography itself and the variety of skills.

    What Judges Look For:

    • The choreography: what the staff designed

    • The range, variety, depth, and layering of movement

    • Class-appropriate complexity

    • Craftsmanship in phrase construction and transitions

    Excellence: This evaluates how well the students execute the vocabulary AND how the training supports it.

    What Judges Look For:

    • The performers’ consistency

    • Vertical alignment
      initiation → pathway → arrival

    • Ensemble control under exposure

    • Completion of skills across full phrases

    • Stylistic unity

  • Vocabulary: This evaluates the equipment choreography itself and the variety of skills.

    What Judges Look For:

    • The written equipment choreography

    • Toss variety, pathway, rotation, and layering of responsibilities

    • Integration of body & equipment

    • Risk, exposure, phrase length (class dependent)

    Excellence: This evaluates how well the students execute the equipment vocabulary AND how the training supports it.

    What Judges Look For:

    • Release/catch clarity

    • Timing, accuracy, and spatial pathways of the equipment

    • Style unity

    • Control under travel and layered responsibilities (class-dependent)

    • Consistent technical achievement

  • Repertoire: This evaluates how effective your program is over time.

    What Judges Look For:

    • The design team’s effect choices

    • Pacing, structure, staging, coordination

    • Craftsmanship and unity

    • Emotional / aesthetic / intellectual layers

    Performance: This evaluates how completely the performers bring the designed effects to life.

    What Judges Look For:

    • The performers’ communication and immersion

    • Expressive detail, emotional investment

    • Consistency of role/character/energy

    • The ‘moment-to-moment’ commitment

  • Composition: This evaluates the shows design quality and overall cohesiveness.

    What Judges Look For:

    • The structural blueprint of the show

    • Coordination (body/equip/staging/music)

    • Logical development, flow, pacing

    • Effectiveness of design choices

    Excellence: This evaluates performer achievement and compatibility of the written design.

    What Judges Look For:

    • How well performers fulfill the designed elements with respect to intentionality and purpose

    • Spatial, temporal, and line control

    • Aptitude to handle responsibilities, including responsibilities over time

    • Consistency across the ensemble

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