Regionals 2022

Regionals is the first big competition for the students.  I love hearing from my sons about all the fun they had on the buses.  God bless the chaperones and all the shenanigans  they endure!
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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 2022 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.  This year you will have to pay to park onsite anywhere at University of Toledo.  Spectators must pay for onsite parking either using the ParkMobile App or via University of Toledo Parking Services. 

Prelim Schedule:
10:00am:  Gates Open
10:30am: Dixie Heights (KY)
10:45am: Crestwood (OH)
11:00am: Rockford (MI)
11:15am: Lake Central Tribe of Pride
11:30am: BREAK
12:15pm: Homestead Spartan Alliance Band
12:30pm: Reeths-Puffer (MI)
12:45pm: Victor (NY)
1:00pm: DeWitt (MI)
1:15pm: Beavercreek (OH)
1:30pm: Kings (OH)
1:45: BREAK
2:15pm:  Hamilton Southeastern Royal Command and Guard
2:30pm:  Archbishop Alter (OH)
2:45pm: Plymouth-Canton Educational Park (MI)
3:00pm: Goshen Crimson Band
3:15pm:  Dublin Coffman (OH)
3:30pm: Parkersburg South (WV)
3:45pm: Jenison (MI)
Exhibition
4:00pm: University of Toledo Rocket Marching Band
4:15pm: Awards
4:45pm:  Stadium cleared
6:30pm: Gates Open
7:00pm: National Anthem
7:30pm: Finals Competition Begins
10:45pm: Finals Awards

TICKETS
Ticket prices have increased a little for this season. They are now $32 (or if you purchase in advance, $25) for Prelim’s and another $32 (or $25 if purchased in advance)  for Finals if these are purchased separately. If you want to attend both and save a few bucks, purchase the all-day pass for $47 (or if purchased in advance, $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.

For more information on the BOA Regional, visit the official page here

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Toledo Fun Facts:
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• It has since become a city well known for its industry, particularly in glass and auto assembly, as well as for its art community, education, healthcare, and local sports teams.
• It is also known for its nicknames “The Glass City”, “Frogtown” and “T-Town”.
• Toledo has produced a number of famous artists, including actors Jamie Farr, Katie Holmes and Danny Thomas, musicians Tom Scholz, Lyfe Jennings and Scott Shriner, jazz pianist Art Tatum, and painters Israel Abramofsky and James E. Brewton.
• Toledo is the hometown of Corporal Maxwell Klinger in the long-running 1970s television series M*A*S*H.
• Tony Packo’s Makes Everyone’s Favorite Hungarian Hotdog
  It’s hard to find a single dissenting soul in Toledo when it comes to Tony Packo’s, a cafe and hot-doggery that’s been around since 1932, and became widely known following recurring mentions on “M*A*S*H” during the ‘70s. These days there are five Packo’s locations, and the restaurant has held up as a Toledo fast food favorite for its Hungarian dogs with mustard and onions, and chicken sandwiches topped off with shredded bacon and cheddar.
• Shorty's Has The Smokiest, Juiciest BBQ
  The meaning of the words “rib-sticking bbq” are thoroughly and deliciously explored at Shorty’s, which serves up smoked pig so good that even Kansas City and Memphis folks show it due respect. Ribs. Brisket. Mac and cheese. Beans. Slaw. Sweet tea. Oh, yes. It’s all good
• Everyone And Their Cousin Works For JeepToledo is proof that, yes, we do actually still make cars in America. Jeep Wranglers and Cherokees get pumped out at Chrysler’s Toledo Complex, which has been open since 1910, and General Motors’ Toledo facility produces transmissions for GM products. If you move to Toledo, chances are, you’ll end up knowing someone who’s in the business of piecing automobiles together.
• Glass Is A Big Part Of The City's History                                                                                                                                 Along with auto, glass is one of Toledo’s most historically important industries, to the point that it’s adopted nickname the Glass City. While the industry isn’t at large as it once was, glass manufacturing is still a significant part of local industry and the economy: glass manufacturers Libbey, Inc. and Owens-Coming are two of the areas largest employers.