California Color Guard Circuit

The California Color Guard Circuit (CCGC) is one of the many winter guard circuits that are part of Winter Guard International (WGI). Established in 1964, the CCGC was started by six (6) charter members: Sacramento Capitolaires, Stockton Police Cadets, Raleys Raiders, Richmond Hawks, Praetorians, and the Rhythmettes. CCGC membership represents many scholastic programs and independent programs throughout Northern California and Nevada. In 2016, the circuit had just over sixty guard units and around sixteen percussion units. Evaluations are typically held in January; guard units are evaluated in the beginning of January, whereas percussion groups are evaluated towards the end of January. The typical season goes from January to the end of March or beginning of April. Shows are generally held in the San Francisco Bay area and the Sacramento area, though the circuit is based out of Santa Clara County. Each year CCGC holds its own championships and sends many groups to the world championships at WGI. CCGC is the proud home of many WGI medalists including:
 * James Logan High School;
 * San Jose Raiders;
 * Blue Devils;
 * Dublin High School;
 * Santa Clara Vanguard;
 * Clayton Valley High School;
 * Amador Valley High School;
 * Johansen High School;
 * Freelancers;
 * Rhapsody;
 * Ventura; and
 * In Motion Performance Ensemble.

2024 CCGC Color Guard Members
List of high schools and equivalent color guard groups who performed in Championship Guard and Percussion, Independence High School, San Jose, April 6, 2024:

WGI Gold Medalists from CCGC

 * James Logan High School (1998*tie, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2010)
 * San Jose Raiders (1990*tie, 1991, 1992, 1993, 1994, 2003)
 * Blue Devils (1995, 1996, 1997, 1998)
 * Johansen High School Percussion (1998 Scholastic A)
 * Abraham Lincoln (1988 scholastic "A")
 * Santa Clara Vanguard 2009, 2011

Executive board

 * President & Contest Coordinator: Sharon Gordon
 * Vice President: Jamie Hjeltness
 * Treasurer: Shawn Gongwer
 * Secretary: Jubilee Hardwick
 * Members at large: Wes Adams, Russell Crow