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A Note from Doug...
Now that the dust has settled and we have had time to reflect on the past season, I think we can all come to the conclusion that it was another outstanding year for Region 11. Starting with the Preview Show right through our Region Championships, our show hosts were fantastic as they provided excellent facilities and very hospitable environments for everyone. To all the instructors, once again I commend you for the professional way you conduct yourselves at each show. The judges continue to compliment you for your openness and sincere interest you display during critiques. You get it!! It's about the kids and providing an opportunity for growth and development. Sure there are times when you may be disappointed, but overall your program successes are a direct result of your positive attitude towards this activity. Thanks for that!!
DJ Doug and Matt were stellar in their service once again. Throughout the season I received many appreciative comments from those outside our Region. In fact, I believe there was an inquiry about them providing there service at Wildwood in the future. Great job guys. We look forward to seeing you again next season!!
Speaking of Wildwood, Region 11 continued to show it's strength as we had several champions again. Congrats to all the champions! Although you all didn't come in first, you all performed extremely well in very competitive classes. Super job!!
As we move forward, I had some discussion with some of you regarding a possible clinic this summer. This would benefit our newer instructors as well as provide some enhanced perspectives for our more tenured instructors. We have some excellent people within our Region 11 and Tia that are willing to share their expertise in all captions in each genre. It's been a long time since we last did this and it seems like we have some interest again at this time. I will talk further with our Region 11 officers as well as Bill Morrison and Pierce Sanute (NJA Education Director) to see what we can put together. We will hold it in a neutral site like Altoona. If you have any thoughts about this activity, please forward them to me. I will keep you informed as we develop plans.
Finally, Tracey and I thank you all for your hospitality and friendship. We truly enjoy seeing you and working with all of you week in and week out.
~Doug Williams, TIA 11 Coordinator
DJ Doug and Matt were stellar in their service once again. Throughout the season I received many appreciative comments from those outside our Region. In fact, I believe there was an inquiry about them providing there service at Wildwood in the future. Great job guys. We look forward to seeing you again next season!!
Speaking of Wildwood, Region 11 continued to show it's strength as we had several champions again. Congrats to all the champions! Although you all didn't come in first, you all performed extremely well in very competitive classes. Super job!!
As we move forward, I had some discussion with some of you regarding a possible clinic this summer. This would benefit our newer instructors as well as provide some enhanced perspectives for our more tenured instructors. We have some excellent people within our Region 11 and Tia that are willing to share their expertise in all captions in each genre. It's been a long time since we last did this and it seems like we have some interest again at this time. I will talk further with our Region 11 officers as well as Bill Morrison and Pierce Sanute (NJA Education Director) to see what we can put together. We will hold it in a neutral site like Altoona. If you have any thoughts about this activity, please forward them to me. I will keep you informed as we develop plans.
Finally, Tracey and I thank you all for your hospitality and friendship. We truly enjoy seeing you and working with all of you week in and week out.
~Doug Williams, TIA 11 Coordinator
2018 TIA Atlantic Coast Championships -- Weekend in Wildwood
Congratulations to all TIA Allegheny Mountain Region performers and staff for representing our region so well in Wildwood! Your energetic and entertaining performances were rewarded with cheers and applause in the Wildwood Convention Center, the Starlight Ballroom, and Middle Township High School during the four days of competition and special events.
Congratulations to all medalists and those who were awards scholarships! Congratulations to the Region 11 mascots including the Flying Dutchman (St. Marys HS) who received most votes as favorite mascot and had a contribution made in his honor to the Wildwood Easter Seals Society. Special recognition to the Glendale Viking and Tommy the Trojan from Johnstown HS for their enthusiastic participation in special events.
Roses to the performers in the dance and percussion showcase events!
Hopefully you all enjoyed your time at the shore, the competition, the side events, the vendor area, and the great weather!
Thanks for supporting the TIA Atlantic Coast Championships and let's plan to make the trip to Wildwood in 2019 even better!
Enjoy your off season, and continue to help us recruit more marching bands for Fall 2018 and Indoor 2019 here in the Allegheny Mountain Region.
Congratulations to all medalists and those who were awards scholarships! Congratulations to the Region 11 mascots including the Flying Dutchman (St. Marys HS) who received most votes as favorite mascot and had a contribution made in his honor to the Wildwood Easter Seals Society. Special recognition to the Glendale Viking and Tommy the Trojan from Johnstown HS for their enthusiastic participation in special events.
Roses to the performers in the dance and percussion showcase events!
Hopefully you all enjoyed your time at the shore, the competition, the side events, the vendor area, and the great weather!
Thanks for supporting the TIA Atlantic Coast Championships and let's plan to make the trip to Wildwood in 2019 even better!
Enjoy your off season, and continue to help us recruit more marching bands for Fall 2018 and Indoor 2019 here in the Allegheny Mountain Region.
TIA-11 Region Championships at St. Marys HS -- April 28, 2018
St. Marys HS will host the April 28, 2018, TIA-11 Allegheny Mountain Region Championships beginning at 12:00 noon in the St. Marys HS Gymnasium. Support some of the finest visual and music ensembles in the Allegheny Mountain Region as they compete in the regional championship and many prepare for the upcoming Tournament Indoor Association Atlantic Coast Championships to be held in Wildwood, NJ, from May 3-6.
Congratulations to Isabeau Stager of Elk County Catholic HS for being chosen as the Sheetz Performer of the Week Award recipient.
Tickets will be available at the gymnasium entrance on the day of the contest.
Click here for REVISED schedule (revised 04-23-18)
Click here for maps, director letter, and other information from host.
Click here for more information including performance schedule and directions/map.
Congratulations to Isabeau Stager of Elk County Catholic HS for being chosen as the Sheetz Performer of the Week Award recipient.
Tickets will be available at the gymnasium entrance on the day of the contest.
Click here for REVISED schedule (revised 04-23-18)
Click here for maps, director letter, and other information from host.
Click here for more information including performance schedule and directions/map.
LIVE WEBCAST from Wildwood!
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Unable to attend the TIA Atlantic Coast Championships in Wildwood? NO WORRIES! Tournament is pleased to announce that there will be a live webcast of the weekend available to you! More details posted on Friday, April 27.
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Johnstown HS Indoor Contest -- April 21, 2018
Congratulations to all competing units who participated in the annual Johnstown HS Indoor Contest on April 21. Thanks to the Johnstown boosters, staff and supporters for providing a great contest venue and an outstanding day of performing arts competition. Congratulations to Jenelle Hanlon of Wolf's Performing Arts for being chosen as the Sheetz Performer of the Week Award recipient!
Click here for contest results including scores and placement by competitive class.
Click here for contest results including scores and placement by competitive class.
Homer-Center HS Indoor Contest -- April 14, 2018
Congratulations to all performing units who participated in the Homer-Center HS TIA-11 Contest on April 14. Thanks to the Homer-Center indoor units, staff, and boosters for hosting another great contest!
Congratulations to Cassidy Hunter, Tyrone Star-Lite Twirlers, for being selected as recipient of the Sheetz Performer of the Week Award.
Click here for contest results including scores and placement by competitive class.
Congratulations to Cassidy Hunter, Tyrone Star-Lite Twirlers, for being selected as recipient of the Sheetz Performer of the Week Award.
Click here for contest results including scores and placement by competitive class.
Reminders from TIA and Regional Directors
We are rapidly closing in on Wildwood. With only three more Region 11 shows, there are a few reminders that you need to consider.
I have sent you several reminders that pertain to your administrative responsibilities regarding ACCs. Please be sure that you take care of these immediately if you haven't done so yet. Among the items of timely concern are: program information, sound files, housing, tickets, etc.
Region Coordinators have been asked to remind each unit that any piece of equipment or props that are placed on the competition floor must be adequately padded to prevent rips in floor mats and/or scratches to the gym floors. What may seem insignificant to you, might be problematic so please review this carefully and make any necessary alterations. Often, units will add confetti, glitter, leaves etc., to the shows at this time of the season. Be sure you have enough support to clear all debris from the floor to avoid any penalty. In some cases, the paint on your floor covering may be cracking and leaving a residue as you remove the tarp. You must clean that up as well. Finally, carefully review the penalty pages of the rule book to ensure that you don't try to be creative and ultimately find that you have broken a rule. No Helium Balloons.
An increasing amount spectators are now using WIFI enabled cameras. These can cause an issue. Below is a scenario that was discovered at a recent TIA contest and it is important for you and your spectators/fans/staff to understand the possible signal conflict with our technology. Please share this with your parents and others who attend our events.
A judge was disconnected from WINDI after about a dozen units or more. The only change was a spectator taking pics with a 35mm camera sitting next to the judge. Newer cameras have WIFI capability to tether to their phones and upload their pictures immediately to their cloud. We tracked this because of a new WIFI (hotspot created with his phone to the camera) ("Phils ph 2343" was the phone name for example) created in the GYM which was not previously noticed during tabulator set up. The tabulator went up to help the judge and mention loud enough that there was a hot spot created that was causing the problem. In less than a minute the hotspot was gone. So was the problem with being knocked out of WINDI. The final analysis is that the WIFI on these cameras must be TURNED OFF.
This is not only a 35mm camera issue. Smaller camera and video recorders versions are now also WIFI compatible. These can be very disruptive if tethered to a phone while recording . If they take pictures or record THEIR own units the upload must be done away from the gym.
The Homer Center and Johnstown shows are posted on WINDI.
The Championships (at St. Marys) schedule will be posted in the next few days. Championships will start at noon, which should help with travel for the southern-most units. Remember there will be No Critique at this contest. Once again, we will recognize all of our seniors and Sheetz award winners during the Full Retreat Awards Ceremony. I have attached the list of seniors that I compiled based on your rosters. In a few cases, seniors were not clearly identified therefore you need to send me that information.
Have a great final month of the season!!
I have sent you several reminders that pertain to your administrative responsibilities regarding ACCs. Please be sure that you take care of these immediately if you haven't done so yet. Among the items of timely concern are: program information, sound files, housing, tickets, etc.
Region Coordinators have been asked to remind each unit that any piece of equipment or props that are placed on the competition floor must be adequately padded to prevent rips in floor mats and/or scratches to the gym floors. What may seem insignificant to you, might be problematic so please review this carefully and make any necessary alterations. Often, units will add confetti, glitter, leaves etc., to the shows at this time of the season. Be sure you have enough support to clear all debris from the floor to avoid any penalty. In some cases, the paint on your floor covering may be cracking and leaving a residue as you remove the tarp. You must clean that up as well. Finally, carefully review the penalty pages of the rule book to ensure that you don't try to be creative and ultimately find that you have broken a rule. No Helium Balloons.
An increasing amount spectators are now using WIFI enabled cameras. These can cause an issue. Below is a scenario that was discovered at a recent TIA contest and it is important for you and your spectators/fans/staff to understand the possible signal conflict with our technology. Please share this with your parents and others who attend our events.
A judge was disconnected from WINDI after about a dozen units or more. The only change was a spectator taking pics with a 35mm camera sitting next to the judge. Newer cameras have WIFI capability to tether to their phones and upload their pictures immediately to their cloud. We tracked this because of a new WIFI (hotspot created with his phone to the camera) ("Phils ph 2343" was the phone name for example) created in the GYM which was not previously noticed during tabulator set up. The tabulator went up to help the judge and mention loud enough that there was a hot spot created that was causing the problem. In less than a minute the hotspot was gone. So was the problem with being knocked out of WINDI. The final analysis is that the WIFI on these cameras must be TURNED OFF.
This is not only a 35mm camera issue. Smaller camera and video recorders versions are now also WIFI compatible. These can be very disruptive if tethered to a phone while recording . If they take pictures or record THEIR own units the upload must be done away from the gym.
The Homer Center and Johnstown shows are posted on WINDI.
The Championships (at St. Marys) schedule will be posted in the next few days. Championships will start at noon, which should help with travel for the southern-most units. Remember there will be No Critique at this contest. Once again, we will recognize all of our seniors and Sheetz award winners during the Full Retreat Awards Ceremony. I have attached the list of seniors that I compiled based on your rosters. In a few cases, seniors were not clearly identified therefore you need to send me that information.
Have a great final month of the season!!
Windber Area HS Indoor Contest -- March 24, 2018
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Congratulations to all competitors who entertained a huge audience at the Windber Area HS TIA-11 contest on Saturday, March 24. Outstanding performances by 36 twirlers, drum lines, dancers, and color guards provided an enjoyable and competitive atmosphere throughout the day. Congratulations to Taylor Hodgden (Dancer's Haven Dance Team) who was selected as the recipient of the Sheetz Performer of the Week Award. Thanks to the Windber staff and boosters for hosting another great contest.
Click here for results and placement by class. |
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Glendale HS Indoor Contest and Jazz Contest -- March 17, 2018
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Congratulations to all competing units who attended the Glendale HS Indoor Contest and Jazz Contest. Congratulations to jazz contest Sheetz Performer of the Week Award recipient Harvey McGarvey (Glendale HS), and Outstanding Soloist Anton Fatula (Bald Eagle HS). Congratulations to indoor contest Sheetz Performer of the Week Award recipient Sydney Huston (Westmont-Hilltop HS Guard). Thanks to the Glendale staff, performers, and boosters for hosting the annual GHS contest!
Click here for more information regarding the indoor contest. Click here for more information regarding the jazz contest. |
Westmont-Hilltop HS Indoor Contest -- March 10, 2018
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Congratulations to all competing units who attended the Westmont-Hilltop HS contest on March 10, 2018. Congratulations to Rachel Robison (Tyrone Percussion) for being selected as the Sheetz Performer of the Week Award recipient. Thanks to the Westmont staff, performers, and boosters for hosting the annual contest.
Click here for contest results including scores and placements by class. |
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Huntingdon HS Indoor Contest -- March 3, 2018
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Congratulations to all units who competed at the Huntingdon HS contest on March 3, 2018. A great crowd was on hand for variety of entertaining performances by our many talented performers, designers, and instructors throughout the region. Congratulations to Evelyn Connelly (Huntingdon HS Guard) for being selected as recipient of the Sheetz Performer of the Week Award.
Thanks to the Huntingdon HS boosters and performing ensembles for hosting the annual TIA-11 Indoor Contest. Click here for results including scores and placement in each class. |
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Tyrone HS Indoor Contest -- February 24, 2018
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Congratulations to all performing units who entertained a huge crowd at the Tyrone HS Indoor Contest on Saturday, February 24, at Tyrone HS. The audience was treated to outstanding performances with a promise for another great year of performances from dancers, twirlers, drummers, and color guards in the Allegheny Mountain Region.
Congratulations to Erica Geitner (St. Marys HS Guard) for being chosen as recipient of the Sheetz Performer of the Week Award. Click here for results including score and placement by class. |
TIA-11 Preview Contest at Bedford HS -- February 3, 2018
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Congratulations to all performers and staff members who participated in the 2018 TIA-11 Evaluation and Preview Day held Saturday, February 3, at Bedford HS. Hundreds of performers entertained the audience in the first evening contest of the 2018 indoor season.
Congratulations to Chloe Dumm (Hollidaysburg HS Twirlers) who was selected as the Sheetz Performer of the Week Award winner. Click here for results including score and placement by class. |
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A Note From Doug...
Click here to download the 2018 TIA Standard Announcement Form for Units.
Directors should visit www.njatob.org and log in to the WINDI account in order to download the most recent WINDI mobile app for use in downloading adjudication files at contests. This update was made within the last few months and it would be a good idea to remove the old app and download the most recent in order to assure access to files at this week's contest.
Be sure that all equipment and props are properly and adequately padded to prevent any damage to the gym floor.
All dues and insurance forms (independent groups) must be paid and presented before you are allowed on the floor.
If you haven't sent your sound files to Doug Ott, you need to do that. You should always bring backup discs, mp3 files in the event something goes wrong.
Click here to download the 2018 TIA Standard Announcement Form for Units.
Directors should visit www.njatob.org and log in to the WINDI account in order to download the most recent WINDI mobile app for use in downloading adjudication files at contests. This update was made within the last few months and it would be a good idea to remove the old app and download the most recent in order to assure access to files at this week's contest.
Be sure that all equipment and props are properly and adequately padded to prevent any damage to the gym floor.
All dues and insurance forms (independent groups) must be paid and presented before you are allowed on the floor.
If you haven't sent your sound files to Doug Ott, you need to do that. You should always bring backup discs, mp3 files in the event something goes wrong.
2018 TIA Atlantic Coast Championships Registration Information
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Registration for the 2018 TIA Atlantic Coast Championships has ended and this year's event will include performances by 238 color guards, dance teams, twirling units, percussion ensembles, winds ensembles, and jazz bands.
Directors and supporters are encouraged to keep up to date with all announcements for housing, scheduling, and related events by visiting www.njatob.org often during the upcoming weeks. Click here for a list of units who are registered for the 2018 TIA Atlantic Coast Championships. Electronic housing forms due by March 10. Submit program information so your group will be included in the program book. |
2018 TIA-11 Sheetz Performer of the Week Award Recipients
The 2018 Tournament Indoor Association season will again include presentations for the Performer of the Week!
Sheetz, Inc., sponsors the award for each marching band and indoor contest in the Allegheny Mountain Region 11. Congratulations to the 2018 TIA 11 Award Winners! February 3 -- Chloe Dumm, Hollidaysburg HS Twirlers February 24 -- Erica Geitner, St. Marys HS Guard March 3 -- Evelyn Connelly, Huntingdon HS Guard March 10 -- Rachel Robison, Tyrone HS Percussion March 17 -- Harvey McGarvey, Glendale HS Jazz March 17 -- Sydney Huston, Westmont-Hilltop HS Guard March 24 -- Taylor Hodgden, Dancer's Haven Dance April 14 -- Cassidy Hunter, Tyrone Star-Lite Twirlers April 21 -- Jenelle Hanlon, Wolf's Performing Arts April 28 -- Isabeau Stager, Elk County Catholic HS Guard For more information, contact Doug Williams, TIA-11 Coordinator. |
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The Importance of a Good Post-Contest Critique
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DID YOU KNOW...
All Tournament members are offered FREE use of technology to register for contests and for ease of communication. Additionally, and perhaps more importantly, unit directors have the opportunity to receive feedback from the judges, at the contest, immediately following the performance, which can be downloaded to your electronic device. No cassette tapes! No cassette recorders! It takes only a few minutes to sit in the gym within eyesight of the router at the technology/tabulator table, connect to the system (you've all received instructions numerous times and they are available at the tech table at each contest) and within a few seconds you can download and then go on your way and listen to the audio files in private as you sit and relax in the cafeteria, hallway, classroom, etc. Some unit directors attend the post-contest critique with notebooks filled with commentary, ready to embark on the next week's changes, fixes, and design processes, and the time spent in critique can then be best utilized discussing fine tuning, refining of the commentary, or even ask judges about some possible changes. Unit directors that attend and say "I didn't listen. So, what did you think?" are wasting a great opportunity when the judges simply have to rehash what they recorded and there is little or no discussion as to how to implement some of the issues already discussed. This opportunity is FREE for all Tournament members. DID YOU KNOW that other associations charge EACH MEMBER UNIT as much as $100 PER SHOW PER UNIT to receive files? DID YOU KNOW that the WINDI system is unique to Tournament, designed for our own use in audio files, scoring, scheduling, etc.? DID YOU KNOW that Tournament has invested heavily to create a near paper-free environment activity yet at the same time provide every bit of information via the use of technology? DID YOU KNOW that units who prepare for post-contest critique typically get more out of the critique, and also tend to show the most improvement? If you have any questions pertaining to WINDI's use in Tournament, downloading files, downloading the most recent app for your electronic device, or any other technological feature, please contact Doug Williams, TIA-11 Region Coordinator, and he will be happy to provide you with details and assistance. |
How Can My Band or Indoor Unit Join TOB/TIA?
Tournament of Bands and Tournament Indoor Association provide a competitive arena for marching bands, indoor guards, twirlers, percussion and dance teams, as well as for jazz bands, choral groups and other related units.
TOB/TIA contests are held annually in 9 states throughout the mid-Atlantic region where 13 regions are created geographically for local contests. West-central Pennsylvania is designated as the Allegheny Mountain Region 11.
From September through October, marching bands will have the opportunity to perform in contests throughout the chapters.
The number of musicians (or auxiliary, whichever is highest) is used to determine the group size. Bands can elect to compete in the Open Class (traditional TOB scoring), A Class (new bands or staffs), or Festival Class (Ratings only).
Indoor ensembles perform from January through early May. Please view www.njatob.org for guidelines and classifications of color guard, twirlers, dance teams and percussion ensembles.
An annual membership fee of $100 entitles ALL of your school or organization units to participate without additional costs for the year! A one-time fee for performance bond is allocated to each unit.
If you have any questions or are interested in obtaining more information about joining TOB/TIA, please contact this website.
TOB/TIA contests are held annually in 9 states throughout the mid-Atlantic region where 13 regions are created geographically for local contests. West-central Pennsylvania is designated as the Allegheny Mountain Region 11.
From September through October, marching bands will have the opportunity to perform in contests throughout the chapters.
The number of musicians (or auxiliary, whichever is highest) is used to determine the group size. Bands can elect to compete in the Open Class (traditional TOB scoring), A Class (new bands or staffs), or Festival Class (Ratings only).
Indoor ensembles perform from January through early May. Please view www.njatob.org for guidelines and classifications of color guard, twirlers, dance teams and percussion ensembles.
An annual membership fee of $100 entitles ALL of your school or organization units to participate without additional costs for the year! A one-time fee for performance bond is allocated to each unit.
If you have any questions or are interested in obtaining more information about joining TOB/TIA, please contact this website.
