Date: October 4, 2025
Saturday, October 4, 2025
Galena Park Marching Contest – Galena Park ISD Athletic Stadium
THIS IS A PRELIMS ONLY COMPETITION – WE ONLY PERFORM ONCE.
Chaperones: You will stay with students for this event all day. You will ride a student bus and take attendance each time students return to the bus. Check to make sure students have all necessary items (instrument, water jug, uniform, shako, etc.). Make sure no trash is left on the bus when we return to the school. Includes transportation. PLEASE WEAR A CY-FALLS SHIRT & ARRIVE AT THE BAND HALL BY 11:20 AM
Color Guard Chaperones: Same duties as chaperones but will assist directly with Color Guard group. Includes transportation. PLEASE WEAR A CY-FALLS SHIRT & ARRIVE AT THE BAND HALL BY 11:20 AM
Equipment Crew: Help load and unload equipment and coolers at the school, at the stadium, and when we return to school at the end of the day. Also help push props/equipment onto the field for competition. Includes entry, but equipment crew drives their own vehicle to the stadium. PLEASE WEAR A CY-FALLS SHIRT & ARRIVE AT THE BAND HALL BY 10:20 AM
First Aid: At least one chaperone will be designated as First Aid – must be an EMT, nurse, doctor, etc. (First Aid Certified) The First Aid Chaperone will ride the bus and stay with the group during the entire event. Includes transportation. PLEASE WEAR A CY-FALLS SHIRT & ARRIVE AT THE BAND HALL BY 11:20 AM **PREFER TWO FIRST AID CHAPERONES FOR COMPETITION DAYS!**
Food Service: Help serve food at the school before departure. Arrive at the band hall (Commons) to set up food for the students, hand out food and drinks, and help clean up after serving. No transportation or entry to stadium is provided. ARRIVE AT THE BAND HALL BY 10:30 AM
Uniform Helpers: Please arrive at the band hall uniform room to assist Shaye & Monique (our uniform chairpersons) with putting out uniforms for students and help with any uniform related needs until students depart. ARRIVE AT THE BAND HALL BY 10:30 AM
Driver Treats: Prepare and deliver 9 treat bags for the bus and truck drivers. Treat bags can include sweet/salty snacks, water and/or juice, but no items with nuts. Deliver to the band hall on competition day no later than 11:30 AM.