Event Date
Oct 11, 2025
Call Time
8:00 am
@ Athens Drive High School
Competition Location
Rolesville High School
1099 E Young St, Rolesville, NC
Meals
Lunch provided & Money
for Concessions
Uniform
Starting Attire: Comfortable Rehearsal Clothes (Section Shirts if you have them)
Performance Attire: Black Compression wear, black athletic shorts, long black socks, marching shoes;
After Performance Attire: Show Shirt, Black shorts/pants and Athletic Shoes
Dear Band Member and Parent,
We’re excited for our ‘second’ band competition—because the first one got rained out before we even started. This time, the weather’s on our side! Join us at Rolesville High School for the marching Ram Invitational 2025 Performance.
Admission – $15 General Admission.
Keep in mind that WCPSS has a clear bag policy for spectators.
Come out and cheer on our amazing students! We all sit together in the stands and show our Athens Drive pride!
Call-time: 8:00 AM
What to Bring
Additional Food/Snacks
Water jug
Money for Concessions – Rolesville has as well as concessions. Students should bring cash and card, as purchase options may vary based on the vendor.
Bag for personal items
What to Wear
Practice Attire – Comfortable Rehearsal Clothes (Section Shirts if you have them)
Performance Attire – Black Compression wear, black athletic shorts, long black socks, marching shoes
Post Performance Attire – Show Shirt, Black shorts/pants, Athletic Shoes
8:30am Rehearsal in Jag Stadium
10:15am Load Trailer (Guard Start Make-up)
10:45am Break/Changing Time
12:00pm Meeting in Band Room
12:15pm Departure for Rolesville HS Rolesv
1:00pm Check-in Time/Eat Lunch – provided by Band Boosters
1:40pm Stretches/Visual Warm-ups (Unofficial)
1:55pm Head to Formal Warm-up
2:10pm Official Warm-up Start time
2:55pm Travel Time (2:45pm Pit leave)
3:10pm Gate Time
3:15pm Ram Invitational 2025 Performance
Post Performance
Homecoming Dance Students head straight to Buses to head back to school; 4pm Approximate Departure Time; 4:45pm Arrive back at Athens; 5pm Leave
Remaining Students – Change out, Eat Concessions (bring money)
4:50pm Watch groups and Eat Concessions (bring money)
6:45pm Awards Ceremony
7:45pm Approximate Departure Time
8:30pm Approximate Arrival Time
9:00pm Approximate Dismissal
Dismissal times depend on how long Awards last and how quickly students pack up. The expectation is that everyone helps. Please check the Band App and have your notifications on for updates throughout the night.
