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The IIEA
HISTORY:
The IIEA or International Indoor Ensemble Association is an indoor league that was specifically for Indoor groups in FMA of Middle School or High School level, before the addition of the OPEN classification which included collegiate and Drum Corps related ensembles. In season 9, that classification was renamed as Independent. The IIEA been around since Season 4, and is the third longest running league on FMA. In season 8, the addition of the Intermediate A class added another level of grouping, and season 10's addition of the Open class helped the very condensed World class.
ABOUT:
The International Indoor Ensemble Association is a league specifically for Indoor Percussions / Drumlines and Indoor Colorguards / Winterguards. There are two different types of groups in the IIEA. SCHOLASTIC and INDEPENDENT for placement. There is no scoring difference between the two at this time, but there are scoring differences between classes.
SCHOLASTIC:
Scholastic groups are any group affiliated with a high school or middle
school, and/or have the same name as a user's marching band, or are
supposed to be made of students. Groups that are in this classification
are, Night Area HS Indoor Percussion (Sch. World) and Republic Venue
(Sch. A).
INDEPENDENT:
An independent group is any group on FMA that does not compete as a
scholastic group. This includes well known groups such as Knight
Drumline (I. World) and Jester Fester (I. World)
The IIEA further classifies groups into five classes.
NOVICE
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Groups that are in Novice class are groups that have never competed in
an IIEA show before, and are usually Division III FMA groups. Groups
will move up to the Intermediate A class upon reaching a score above 90
at any IIEA show.
INTERMEDIATE A
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Groups get here from either being
bumped down from A or bumped up from Novice. These tend to be Division
III or Division II FMA groups. A group will be bumped down from this
class to Novice depending on their IIEA score and the time of the
season. To be bumped up to A class, a group must receive a 90 or higher
at any point in the season.
A
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This class is generally occupied by Division II and Division I groups.
Groups get here from being bumped down from Open class, or bumped up
from Intermediate A class. A group will be bumped down to Intermediate A
class depending on their IIEA score and the time of the season. A group
will be bumped up to Open class if they obtain a score of 90 or higher
at anytime in the season.
OPEN
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This class is for groups of Division I FMA quality who are not ready to
compete with the giants in World Class. Groups here are bumped down
from World Class, or bumped up from A Class. A group will be bumped
down to A class depending on their IIEA score and the time of the
season. A group will be bumped up to World class if they obtain a score
of 90 or higher at anytime during the season.
WORLD
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The highest class in the IIEA, groups here have been bumped up from Open
class. These groups tend to be Division I powerhouses in FMA. A group will
be bumped down to Open class depending on their IIEA score and the time
of the season. World Class groups set a new standard constantly achieving and produces phenomenal shows.
IIEA SCORING SYSTEM:
The IIEA has its own scoring system that is used for IIEA Score Reports (mentioned below). What is different? IIEA scoring weights captions differently, allowing for placements to sometimes switch, and scores look very different than their FMA results. However, captions awards will always remain the same. Novice through A class have emphasis on different captions. Lower classes emphasize ensemble and performance while higher classes begin to emphasize general effect.
IIEA SCORE REPORT:
Competitions hosted by IIEA members are given an IIEA score report where a review and/or score review is given. Only groups that apply for a review will be given one. However, requests are on a day by day basis. That means all shows that took place on the requested date will be reviewed. Days may be selected randomly for review.
Joining the IIEA:
You can join the IIEA by submitting the IIEA Request form located on our join page. Be sure to fill the form out for each group you wish to join. The IIEA in season 12 began rolling enrollment which allows a group to join at any time in the season. After you send your join request, you will be sent a confirmation on your interest via private message on FMA and your invitation should be received shortly after.
IIEA Sponsored Events:
During the season, the IIEA sponsors a show every Sunday. IIEA Finals held on the first day of Week 5. The IIEA Regionals have a max of 20 groups (Super Regional excluded) to participate in each of the circuits. Finals is in championship format and allows any number of groups to attend. The IIEA finals is one of the longest running championships on FMA, be sure to get your group in today!
(As with all league events, the IIEA sponsored events are only open to league members. If you wish to join these events, you will need to join us first!)
last updated: 12/31/2011