The previous blog author did an outstanding post on regionals so I am using a bit of his information for this post as well so thanks Todd Schwartzkopf.
Regionals is the first big competition for the students. I love hearing from my son about all the fun they had on the buses. God bless the chaperones and all the hijinks they endure!
This Regional Championship features high school marching bands from around the region in Preliminary competition. The top 12 scoring bands advance to the evening’s Finals and the naming of the 2021 Bands of America Regional Champion.
Regionals are held in Toledo, OH at The University of Ohio’s Glass Bowl Stadium. It is just over 3 hours from Jenison to the stadium. The address for The Glass Bowl is 3044 N. Glass Bowl Dr. Toledo, OH 43606
Jenison performs in prelim at 2:45pm. Here is the schedule for the event:
9:00 a.m. – Box Office Opens
9:30 a.m. – Stadium Gates Open
9:45 a.m. – TBA
10:00 a.m. – Walled Lake H.S., MI
10:15 a.m. – Springfield H.S., OH
10:30 a.m. – Bourbon County H.S., KY
10:45 a.m. – Dublin Coffman H.S., OH
11:00 a.m. – Goshen H.S., IN
11:15 a.m. – Nordonia H.S., OH
11:30 a.m. – BREAK
12:15 p.m. – Munster H.S., IN
12:30 p.m. – North East H.S., PA
12:45 p.m. – Lake Orion H.S., MI
1:00 p.m. – Lake Central H.S., IN
1:15 p.m. – Brownsburg H.S., IN
1:30 p.m. – St. Edward H.S., OH
1:45 p.m. – Plymouth-Canton Ed. Park, MI
2:00 p.m. – BREAK
2:30 p.m. – Central Crossing H.S., OH
2:45 p.m. – Jenison H.S., MI
3:00 p.m. – Angola H.S., IN
3:15 p.m. – Beechwood H.S., KY
3:30 p.m. – Lakota East H.S., OH
3:45 p.m. – Kings H.S., OH
4:00 p.m. – Rockford H.S., MI
4:15 p.m. – Preliminary Competition Ends
Exhibition: University of Toledo
4:30 p.m. – Presentation of Awards
5:00 p.m. – Stadium Cleared
6:30 p.m. – Gates Open
7:00 p.m. – National Anthem
7:15 p.m. – Class Exhibition (If Needed)
7:30 p.m. – First Performing Finalist Band
10:30 p.m. – Finals Competition Ends
Class Exhibition (If Needed)
10:45 p.m. – Finale – Presentation of Awards
Driving
It is just over a 3 hour drive from Jenison to The Glass Bowl. There is one detour on 27 that will reroute you a few miles but it doesn’t appear too bad.
PARKING
At any college, parking is challenging. In the past, I have only parked in Areas 8 & 9 as shown in the map. The north lots (Areas 10, 6, 4) are likely reserved for equipment trucks and such. In the past, parking has been provided for free.
Regionals is the first big competition for the students. I love hearing from my son about all the fun they had on the buses. God bless the chaperones and all the hijinks they endure!
This Regional Championship features high school marching bands from around the region in Preliminary competition. The top 12 scoring bands advance to the evening’s Finals and the naming of the 2021 Bands of America Regional Champion.
Regionals are held in Toledo, OH at The University of Ohio’s Glass Bowl Stadium. It is just over 3 hours from Jenison to the stadium. The address for The Glass Bowl is 3044 N. Glass Bowl Dr. Toledo, OH 43606
Jenison performs in prelim at 2:45pm. Here is the schedule for the event:
9:00 a.m. – Box Office Opens
9:30 a.m. – Stadium Gates Open
9:45 a.m. – TBA
10:00 a.m. – Walled Lake H.S., MI
10:15 a.m. – Springfield H.S., OH
10:30 a.m. – Bourbon County H.S., KY
10:45 a.m. – Dublin Coffman H.S., OH
11:00 a.m. – Goshen H.S., IN
11:15 a.m. – Nordonia H.S., OH
11:30 a.m. – BREAK
12:15 p.m. – Munster H.S., IN
12:30 p.m. – North East H.S., PA
12:45 p.m. – Lake Orion H.S., MI
1:00 p.m. – Lake Central H.S., IN
1:15 p.m. – Brownsburg H.S., IN
1:30 p.m. – St. Edward H.S., OH
1:45 p.m. – Plymouth-Canton Ed. Park, MI
2:00 p.m. – BREAK
2:30 p.m. – Central Crossing H.S., OH
2:45 p.m. – Jenison H.S., MI
3:00 p.m. – Angola H.S., IN
3:15 p.m. – Beechwood H.S., KY
3:30 p.m. – Lakota East H.S., OH
3:45 p.m. – Kings H.S., OH
4:00 p.m. – Rockford H.S., MI
4:15 p.m. – Preliminary Competition Ends
Exhibition: University of Toledo
4:30 p.m. – Presentation of Awards
5:00 p.m. – Stadium Cleared
6:30 p.m. – Gates Open
7:00 p.m. – National Anthem
7:15 p.m. – Class Exhibition (If Needed)
7:30 p.m. – First Performing Finalist Band
10:30 p.m. – Finals Competition Ends
Class Exhibition (If Needed)
10:45 p.m. – Finale – Presentation of Awards
Driving
It is just over a 3 hour drive from Jenison to The Glass Bowl. There is one detour on 27 that will reroute you a few miles but it doesn’t appear too bad.
PARKING
At any college, parking is challenging. In the past, I have only parked in Areas 8 & 9 as shown in the map. The north lots (Areas 10, 6, 4) are likely reserved for equipment trucks and such. In the past, parking has been provided for free.
TICKETS
Ticket prices have increased a little for this season. They are now $25 for Prelim’s and another $25 for Finals if these are purchased separately. If you want to attend both and save a few bucks, purchase the all-day pass for $40. Historically, Jenison makes it into finals, however, this cannot ever be guaranteed.
MERCHANDISE
Within the gates of the stadium there are tables of items being sold. They range from t-shirts and sweatshirts to buttons and patches. There are usually some other misc items as well. The University of Toledo will have a table there with some of their band members in case you have any questions about the school and their program.
BETWEEN PRELIM'S & FINALS
After Prelim’s conclude and the bands are announced for Finals, you will be required to leave the stadium. You will also have to take your belongings with you as your seats cannot be saved for Finals. You do not have to move your car out of the parking lot as this is not usually required. The gates open back up at 6:30. The first band will take the field at 7:30. Anticipate returning in time for the first performance because it can take awhile before we are informed of Jenison's time slot.
BAG POLICY
For MCBA finals BOA Regionals & Nationals, stadiums encourage spectators to not bring bags into venues. Pending each venue's specific guidelines, small bags, clear bags and emergency medical bags may be permitted. Bag policies are effective to expedite entry into venues and provide additional safety. Spectators will be allowed to bring items such as cameras provided, they are not in cases that would violate the bag policy at that venue.
Ticket prices have increased a little for this season. They are now $25 for Prelim’s and another $25 for Finals if these are purchased separately. If you want to attend both and save a few bucks, purchase the all-day pass for $40. Historically, Jenison makes it into finals, however, this cannot ever be guaranteed.
MERCHANDISE
Within the gates of the stadium there are tables of items being sold. They range from t-shirts and sweatshirts to buttons and patches. There are usually some other misc items as well. The University of Toledo will have a table there with some of their band members in case you have any questions about the school and their program.
BETWEEN PRELIM'S & FINALS
After Prelim’s conclude and the bands are announced for Finals, you will be required to leave the stadium. You will also have to take your belongings with you as your seats cannot be saved for Finals. You do not have to move your car out of the parking lot as this is not usually required. The gates open back up at 6:30. The first band will take the field at 7:30. Anticipate returning in time for the first performance because it can take awhile before we are informed of Jenison's time slot.
BAG POLICY
For MCBA finals BOA Regionals & Nationals, stadiums encourage spectators to not bring bags into venues. Pending each venue's specific guidelines, small bags, clear bags and emergency medical bags may be permitted. Bag policies are effective to expedite entry into venues and provide additional safety. Spectators will be allowed to bring items such as cameras provided, they are not in cases that would violate the bag policy at that venue.
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