International Summer Games

Baton Twirling

LOCATION: Sunday, June 14, 2009 - Sunnyslope HS, 35 W Dunlap in Phoenix. Competition begins at 9:30 a.m.

ENTRY FEES: $12 first event, $7 each additional event.

ENTRY DEADLINE: Early entry deadline (postmarked on or before) Saturday May 30, 2009. After that date - add $10 late fee. Late entry deadline (in the State Games Office) Saturday, June 6th. Any entry after June 6th will be accepted only with the Commissioners’ approval and will be based on availability - add $10 Late Fee.

DIVISIONS: 0-6, 7-9, 10-12, 13-15, 16+ (age as of day of contest).

EVENTS & LEVELS: All events start and end with courtesy pose. Salute is optional in each event. Gymnastics allowed. Novice = N, Beginner = B, Intermediate = I, Advanced = A *Groups may be combined if less than three in an event.

BASIC STRUT: Contestants will march in a square individually. (USTA music). Levels: N, B, I, A.
FIRST TIME BASIC STRUT: Contestants will march in a square individually. (USTA music). Open to girls marching for the first time.
MILITARY STRUT: Contestants will march in a square individually. (USTA music). Levels: N, B, I, A.
L MILITARY STRUT: Contestants will march in an L formation, executing a military beat. (USTA music). Levels: N, B, I, A.
PRESENTATION: Combines twirling and bodywork. (USTA music). Levels: N, B, I, A.
MISS MAJORETTE POSE: Combines Twirling and Bodywork but no releasing Baton. Time limit: 30 seconds Levels N, B, A.
SOLO TWIRL: Demonstrate: difficulty, speed, control, showmanship, grace, variety. Time Limits: N, B and I: 0:00-2:10 minutes; A: 1:50-2:30 minutes. Levels: N, B, I, A.
FIRST CONTEST SOLO: For those who have never competed in Solo before.
FLAG TWIRLING: Event begins and ends with pose. Time limit: 30 seconds-2:30 minutes. Levels: B, A. SHOW TWIRL: Timing begins and ends with music. Twirler may use props. Time limit: 30 seconds-2:30 minutes. Levels B, A.
NBTA-X STRUT: Time limit: 30 seconds-2:00 minutes. Levels: N, B, I, A.
USTA-L STRUT: According to USTA rules. Levels: N, B, I, A.
HOOP: Routine begins with courtesy pose, time limit 1:30-2:00pm. Levels: N,B,I,A.
TWO BATON: Both batons must be in motion at all times. Time limit: 1:00-2:00 minutes. Levels : N, B, I, A.
THREE BATON: Three batons must be in motion at all times. Time limit: 1:00-2:00 minutes. Levels: B, A.
DANCE TWIRL: Freestyle twirling, use own cassette tape music, any combination of one baton twirling and bodywork. No props. Time limit: 1:00-2:00 minutes. Levels: B, A.
DUET TWIRL AND TRIO TWIRL: Duet is 2 contestants and trio is 3 contestants performing a routine together. Time limit: 1:00-2:30 minutes. Levels: N, B, A
DANCE TWIRL TEAM: Small (4-7 members), Large (8+ members). Incorporate dance and twirling to own cassette music. Time limit: 2:00-4:00 minutes. One entry per team.
MASTERS LEVEL: Open competition for prior athletes to compete – age 24 and older (2-3 min. routines).

For more information on Baton Twirling, contact Michele Ekstrom at 602-482-5860.

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