Date of Contest:	September 27, 2008
	Name of Contest:	5th Annual Sparta Rotary Homefest & Bulldog Parade and Field Show Contest
	Contest Site:	Sparta, Illinois
	Contest Sponsor:
	Contact Person:	Neil Schoeneberg nasa@accessus.net Claudia Kerens, High School ckerens@sparta.k12.il.us
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	Email:	see contact person above
	Parade	YES
	Field:	YES
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	Class Structure:	school size
	Judging System:
	Comments:	Sparta Rotary Homefest is a co-sponsored event with the Sparta Marching Bulldogs.  This is an afternoon parade that starts & ends at the Turf contest field.  Bands are divided into three classes by school size and compete for awards in both the parade and field components.  Awards include 3 placements in captions for Music, Marching Auxiliary, Percussion, Music Effect, and Visual Effect. We also offer on field critique by each caption judge following the band performance on the contest field.  This has been a positive reinforcement for the students.  Combined score from parade and contest to determine grand champion, special award given for outstanding soloist regardless of class.  Jr. High class for parade bands judged in same above captions with awards for each.  Special note: because of fuel cost busses and support vehicles will be parked onsite and will not need to move again until after the contest.  The same arrangements have been made for parade bands only, so you can leave after the parade or stay for the contest. Hospitality room for drivers and directors/staff (17th.Street BBQ &Southside Ribs BBQ plus more)  Located near bus parking and field. Off site parking and practice lot/field located within walking distance on first come basis. Directions: use Google maps (Sparta High School, 205 W Hood St, Sparta, IL 62286) Admission Prices Adults - $6.00 Students $4.00 Children under 5 free Parade band members & staff only $2.00 Includes collector program Performance Schedule Parade lineup 12 noon,  step off 1:00 P.M. First band at contest 4:30 P.M. Awards given for barade bands only 4:00 P.M. drum major retreat Judging Panel Full TBA For registration form go to: www.rotary6510.org calendar/sparta Homefest follow links.