Directors Packet

    • Buses/Trailers: Park on the visitor’s side of the stadium. Enter from Knickerbocker Rd. Parking staff will guide you.

    • Personal Vehicles: Not allowed in the bus/trailer lot (safety requirement due to student traffic).

    • Check-In: Send one director to the designated check-in area upon arrival to:

      • Turn in forms and/or payment

      • Pick up wristbands

      • Receive day-of contest updates

    • Time Allotted: 45 minutes per group in your assigned warm-up area.

    • Flag System: None this year—please self-manage timing.

    • Field Courtesy: Always face away from the stadium during warm-up.

    • End Time: You must exit the warm-up area at your scheduled “leave w-up” time.

    • Parking Lot Policy: No playing outside warm-up zones.

    • Front Ensembles (Optional): May warm up inside the fenced ramp area (clearly marked).

    • Restrooms: Available on the visitor’s side. Access via ramps on the ends—do not use the middle walkway.

    • Entrance/Exit: Bands enter and exit via the south ramp (Gate 3) next to the field house.

    • Water: Available at field level after your performance. Bring your own for warm-up periods.

    • Timing: UIL procedures:

      • 5 min set-up

      • 5–8 min performance

      • 2 min tear-down

    • Power: Available at field level. Bring all necessary cables/adapters.

    • Held at contest conclusion.

    • Drum majors report to the south end of the stadium during Central HS exhibition.

    • If leaving early, designate one person to collect trophies.

    • Awards will be delivered if you are not present.

    • Judge comments available via CompetitionSuite after your performance.

    • Awards only distributed at ceremony—do not visit the press box after performing.

    • Video: An official performance video will be recorded and uploaded to CompetitionSuite for each band. You may still send one representative to film from the press box if desired.

    • Admission: $10 (ages 6 & under free).

    • Gate: Spectators enter at Gate 1.

    • Free Entry: Bus chaperones, bus drivers, directors, videographers (with wristbands); school administrators (with ID); football teams in jerseys.

    • No Passes Accepted: UIL/district/athletic passes not valid.

    • Re-entry: Students/directors/chaperones use south gate (Gate 3). No home side access via ramp/track.

    • Closed Gate: Gate 4 (southwest) will remain closed.