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Quiz about United States Winterguard
Quiz about United States Winterguard

United States Winterguard Trivia Quiz


A quick quiz over my favorite sport: winterguard.

A multiple-choice quiz by WhizQuizGirl94. Estimated time: 3 mins.
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Time
3 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
276,019
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Average
Avg Score
7 / 10
Plays
593
Last 3 plays: Guest 74 (10/10), Guest 72 (7/10), Guest 35 (7/10).
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Question 1 of 10
1. WGI stands for World Guards International.


Question 2 of 10
2. Which of the following is equipment normally used in Winter Guard shows? Hint


Question 3 of 10
3. Rifles are common in Winter Guard Shows.


Question 4 of 10
4. What is the only guard class that you are allowed to be in if you are over 23? Hint


Question 5 of 10
5. What year was WGI founded? Hint


Question 6 of 10
6. Winterguard is also known as the Sport of the Arts.


Question 7 of 10
7. There are only two classes for independent guards.


Question 8 of 10
8. Color Guard is also known as Flag Spinning.


Question 9 of 10
9. America is the only country that has Winterguard.


Question 10 of 10
10. Only flags may be used in marching band shows.



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Mar 27 2024 : Guest 74: 10/10
Feb 25 2024 : Guest 72: 7/10
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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. WGI stands for World Guards International.

Answer: false

It actually stands for Winterguard International. Winter Guards International contains most of the winterguards in the world.
2. Which of the following is equipment normally used in Winter Guard shows?

Answer: sabres

Sabres are about three feet long, wrapped in tape, made of metal, and are genally tossed in the air.
3. Rifles are common in Winter Guard Shows.

Answer: True

Rifles used in guard shows are actually a little longer than three feet long and are made of wood, usually white.
4. What is the only guard class that you are allowed to be in if you are over 23?

Answer: Independent World

You are allowed to compete in an Independent World guard no matter what age you are, as long as you keep making the cut. However, the cut off age for all other guards is 23, so if your birthday is after March 31, you are allowed to compete.
5. What year was WGI founded?

Answer: 1977

WGI has celebrated their 30th anniversery season.
6. Winterguard is also known as the Sport of the Arts.

Answer: True

It is quite common for winterguard to be referred to as the sport of the arts. In fact the logo for WGI has the sport of the arts slogan.
7. There are only two classes for independent guards.

Answer: false

There are actually 3 different classes for independent guards including: Independent World, Independent Open, and Independent A.
8. Color Guard is also known as Flag Spinning.

Answer: true

It is known as flag spinning since that is the main thing people in colorguard spin, although rifles and sabres are also common.
9. America is the only country that has Winterguard.

Answer: False

While America is the country in which it is most common, there are also guards in Europe, Asia, and South America.
10. Only flags may be used in marching band shows.

Answer: false

All three elements, flags rifles, and sabres are used in marching shows, but flags are the most common.

I hope you enjoyed my quiz. :D
Source: Author WhizQuizGirl94

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