Packing List

All students, regardless of division, should
bring the following items:

• Comfortable clothes and closed toed shoes for walking around campus
• Sweatshirt or light jacket for cooler weather
• Rain gear for inclement weather (jacket, poncho, or umbrella)
• Personal toiletries (bath soap, tooth brush, toothpaste, etc.
• Towels and washcloths. Sheets, pillow, pillowcases, and blanket are provided by Ball State Housing
• Sunglasses, hat, water bottle, and SUNSCREEN
• Backpack, a spiral notebook, and pens/pencils

Optional: money or debit card for incidental purchases such
as souvenirs, snacks, etc. $50-$80 recommended.

In addition to these items, color guard students must also bring:

• Athletic shorts and T-shirts/tops (NO halter or tube tops, boxer/spandex/short-shorts, or swimwear)
• Lace-up athletic shoes (two pairs recommended) with proper arch support for all sessions, NO SANDALS ALLOWED
• Warm-up suits/outside dancewear
• Sports bras (to be worn under other tops ONLY)
• Small towel
• Dance shoes (not required; can be used during dance classes)
• Students are required to bring any equipment they wish to spin during the week. They should bring their equipment in a simple equipment or flag bag. Each piece of equipment should be marked with student’s name, address, and school.
• Most weapons are acceptable. Rifles must range from 36- 39“ and should be taped. White is the preferred color and straps are optional. Sabres vary based on experience, but recommended lengths are in the range of 36-39“. Either metal or plastic hilt will be acceptable for use. All weapon students may want to bring an additional weapon to Symposium in case of any breakage.
• It is REQUIRED that ALL students, even those taking a rifle or sabre class, bring a flagpole (6 feet in height). Students should bring two solid colored silks (NOT show or performance flags) with the following size dimensions: 35’’x 50’’ (min) or 35’’x 60’’ (max). If silks with these dimensions are not available, please try and stay closer to 35”x 50”. One flag will be the primary practice flag for the week and the other will be available to use in case of inclement weather.
• Please bring TWO 1” carriage bolts (found at local hardware store, 1-2” in length) to weight your flagpole. Flagpoles need to be weighted, as students WILL BE tossing throughout the week. If poles are already properly weighted, please bring extras.
• It is recommended that all students bring white and black electrical tape in case of any needed repairs.

Final Performance Attire

• Dark shorts (black, dark gray, dark blue)
• Athletic shoes
• DSI T-shirt (provided)