Triple Crown Twirling Championships - New Years Twirl-A-Bration 2025

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Modeling is an event focused on poise and grace, requiring the athlete to demonstrate good balance, correct posture, and a pleasant demeanor while walking in a costume, short dress, or floor-length dress (depending on age and skill level). Sometimes the athlete must give an interview as well. All modeling events are performed in a "Circle T" pattern: the routine begins directly in front of judge, then may turn either direction, left or right, at top of lane before proceeding to a chosen corner. From there, the contestant executes an arc/semi-circle (away from judge) to the opposite corner. Then, the contestant returns to center front of judge’s table and walks back to the starting point. Timing and judging end there. If an interview is included, it is not timed and should be limited to 2 questions. The contestant will wait for the judge’s signal to approach table for the interview. The judge will score first 3 captions before interview begins. The element of the interview should encourage contestant to talk about themselves; their hopes, dreams, goals, and opinions. Contestants are judges on their ability within the style, rather than the style itself. That is to say, all modeling styles within the bounds of good taste will be given equal consideration. Required attire for Novice/Beginner/Intermediate Circle-T modeling and other model-type events is twirling costume or strutting costume. Athletes who do not comply with be disqualified. Advanced contestants at open competitions may wear gowns or costumes, whatever the contest decides.

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Costume modeling

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Basic Strut requires the athlete to march in a square pattern with no added footwork or legwork. The athlete carries the baton in a traditional or cradle position. Forward motion is mandatory. Judging criteria include: - appearance - posture - gracefulness - timing (staying in step) All styles receive equal consideration (e.g., flourishes while marching or no flourish). The judge may ask athletes to march in a follow-the-leader pattern or one-at-a-time. Athletes may also be asked to change directions, usually marching in a counter-clockwise direction to start and then "reversing" to clockwise.

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Strut, also known as "Fancy Strut", "X-Strut", or "Super X-Strut", is an event deeply rooted in the history and traditions of baton twirling. Athletes perform to march music (or sometimes music of a similar tempo). The routine is composed of march steps, body work (leads, kicks, turns, lunges), and baton work. FLOOR PATTERN Contestants perform individually within the prescribed floor pattern only once. The floor pattern is made up of 5 segments, or "legs". The starting point is at the upper corner of lane to judge’s left. From there, the athlete proceeds diagonally toward opposite corner, turning right at edge of lane. This concludes Leg 1. For Leg 2, the athlete moves straight to opposite edge of lane, turning right. For Leg 3, the athlete travels diagonally to opposite (back) corner and turns left to the center point of lane. Leg 4 is the shortest segment, bringing the athlete to the back center of the floor, directly in front of the judge. Finally, for Leg 5, the athlete turns left and proceeds in a straight line toward the judge. The athlete may finish at any point within the designated 30’ by 20’ lane. Leg 5 shall not extend beyond the borders set by Leg 1. Oblique (side to side) movements are not allowed in first four legs. Retracing/traveling backwards is permitted. BASIC STRUT PORTIONS Legs 1, 2, 3, and 5 must begin with a minimum of four forward consecutive basic march steps. March steps shall be performed immediately after opening salute and on the first steps forward on other specified legs. There is no penalty for exceeding the required minimum four basic steps. TWIRLING Twirling of any kind is not permitted from the first movement to ending salute. This includes rolls, finger work, and baton releases. Only loops, swings and slides are allowed. No more than two continuous revolutions from the center of baton are allowed. The baton must be in a full-hand grip in one hand or another at all times. SALUTE A salute is required at the beginning of the routine, after the opening presentation and before first step forward, as well as at the end of the routine. Timing and judging will begin with the first movement and will end with the final salute. Penalties are assessed beginning with the opening move and therefore will include any violations before the initial salute. Performance shall stop with the final salute and the contestant shall immediately leave the floor. FLOOR CONTACT No part of the body, other than feet, shall contact the floor, either intentionally or unintentionally. TIMING A contestant will receive zero points in timing when out of step on one or more complete legs of the floor pattern or if they are out of step on all required basic steps. In such case, out-of-step penalties shall not count in tabulation. Other captions should still be scored. The contestant will not be disqualified. FREESTYLE SECTIONS When the left foot does not hit the accented beat of the music during freestyle moves, the athlete is not considered out of step. However, the athlete must re-establish proper timing or an out-of-step penalty of .5 will be assessed per infraction. If the contestant does not self-correct within eight counts, an additional .5 penalty will be applied. Only .5 per eight counts of out of step will be assessed. Movements must be on beat with the tempo of the music. An athlete lacking synchronization with the music will receive a lower score in Overall Timing. MUSIC The contest director will provide standard march music for athletes' performances. PENALTIES 1. Standard penalties: drops, falls, unintentional breaks or slips, undertime and overtime, failure to salute, improper salute, intentional contest delay, and using rosin powder on floor. 2. Out of Step: 0.5 per infraction. If the athlete fails to self-correct, an additional 0.5 penalty will be assessed per eight-count. 3. Unauthorized Twirl: 0.5 per infraction. 4. Failure to Perform Basic Steps: 0.5 per floor pattern section. 5. Floor Contact: 0.5 per infraction. 6. Performance after Ending Salute - 0.5 (moving bthe aton from salute to carry position is not considered a violation) 7. Incorrect Floor Patterns - 1.0

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Strut, also known as "Fancy Strut", "X-Strut", or "Super X-Strut", is an event deeply rooted in the history and traditions of baton twirling. Athletes perform to march music (or sometimes music of a similar tempo). The routine is composed of march steps, body work (leads, kicks, turns, lunges), and baton work. FLOOR PATTERN Contestants perform individually within the prescribed floor pattern only once. The floor pattern is made up of 5 segments, or "legs". The starting point is at the upper corner of lane to judge’s left. From there, the athlete proceeds diagonally toward opposite corner, turning right at edge of lane. This concludes Leg 1. For Leg 2, the athlete moves straight to opposite edge of lane, turning right. For Leg 3, the athlete travels diagonally to opposite (back) corner and turns left to the center point of lane. Leg 4 is the shortest segment, bringing the athlete to the back center of the floor, directly in front of the judge. Finally, for Leg 5, the athlete turns left and proceeds in a straight line toward the judge. The athlete may finish at any point within the designated 30’ by 20’ lane. Leg 5 shall not extend beyond the borders set by Leg 1. Oblique (side to side) movements are not allowed in first four legs. Retracing/traveling backwards is permitted. BASIC STRUT PORTIONS Legs 1, 2, 3, and 5 must begin with a minimum of four forward consecutive basic march steps. March steps shall be performed immediately after opening salute and on the first steps forward on other specified legs. There is no penalty for exceeding the required minimum four basic steps. TWIRLING Twirling of any kind is not permitted from the first movement to ending salute. This includes rolls, finger work, and baton releases. Only loops, swings and slides are allowed. No more than two continuous revolutions from the center of baton are allowed. The baton must be in a full-hand grip in one hand or another at all times. SALUTE A salute is required at the beginning of the routine, after the opening presentation and before first step forward, as well as at the end of the routine. Timing and judging will begin with the first movement and will end with the final salute. Penalties are assessed beginning with the opening move and therefore will include any violations before the initial salute. Performance shall stop with the final salute and the contestant shall immediately leave the floor. FLOOR CONTACT No part of the body, other than feet, shall contact the floor, either intentionally or unintentionally. TIMING A contestant will receive zero points in timing when out of step on one or more complete legs of the floor pattern or if they are out of step on all required basic steps. In such case, out-of-step penalties shall not count in tabulation. Other captions should still be scored. The contestant will not be disqualified. FREESTYLE SECTIONS When the left foot does not hit the accented beat of the music during freestyle moves, the athlete is not considered out of step. However, the athlete must re-establish proper timing or an out-of-step penalty of .5 will be assessed per infraction. If the contestant does not self-correct within eight counts, an additional .5 penalty will be applied. Only .5 per eight counts of out of step will be assessed. Movements must be on beat with the tempo of the music. An athlete lacking synchronization with the music will receive a lower score in Overall Timing. MUSIC The contest director will provide standard march music for athletes' performances. PENALTIES 1. Standard penalties: drops, falls, unintentional breaks or slips, undertime and overtime, failure to salute, improper salute, intentional contest delay, and using rosin powder on floor. 2. Out of Step: 0.5 per infraction. If the athlete fails to self-correct, an additional 0.5 penalty will be assessed per eight-count. 3. Unauthorized Twirl: 0.5 per infraction. 4. Failure to Perform Basic Steps: 0.5 per floor pattern section. 5. Floor Contact: 0.5 per infraction. 6. Performance after Ending Salute - 0.5 (moving bthe aton from salute to carry position is not considered a violation) 7. Incorrect Floor Patterns - 1.0

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Solo is the foundation event of baton twirling. It provides a competitor with the opportunity to perform an innovative one-baton routine, adjudicated for its: 1. Variety (20 points) 2. Difficulty (20 points) 3. Speed & Control (20 points) 4. Smoothness & Gracefulness (20 points) 5. Presentation & Showmanship (20 points)

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Solo is the foundation event of baton twirling. It provides a competitor with the opportunity to perform an innovative one-baton routine, adjudicated for its: 1. Variety (20 points) 2. Difficulty (20 points) 3. Speed & Control (20 points) 4. Smoothness & Gracefulness (20 points) 5. Presentation & Showmanship (20 points)

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Collegiate Solo showcases how a twirler would perform during a university football halftime show. The routine should demonstrate the athlete’s ability to entertain an entire stadium audience through twirling skills, unique travel sequences, and school spirit, all coordinated with marching band music. Successful routines includes a variety of eye-catching, audience appealing twirls/moves that show up well on the field. Travel steps synchronized with the music are important to ensure total field coverage (this is not a 50-yard line solo). Judges will evaluate performances from a spectator’s point of view. One baton or more batons may be used. Fire, props or novelty items are prohibited, including any piece of equipment or material that is not a baton that can be used or removed, such as glasses, hats, cape, hoop batons, flag batons. Any use of such items will result in a 2.0 penalty. Standard NBTA safety rules apply, except that gymnastics IS allowed. Contestants will enter from the center, place baton(s) quickly, assume an opening pose. MUSIC Marching band music is required, with fight songs encouraged. Music may include an announcer voiceover. Any other music will result in a 2.0 penalty. ELIGIBILITY Women and men will compete together. The highest placed female and the highest placed male at Nationals will receive gender-specific titles. From the finals, the overall highest placing twirler will be named Grand National Collegiate Champion. Collegiate events are open to all contestants who are attending a college, university, or professional school (either full-time or part-time). Twirlers are eligible who have either: - Attending a college or university or professional school - Graduated from high school, have received letter of acceptance, and are enrolled/committed to attend college or university. Athletes must be able to show proof of enrollment or acceptance in order to be eligible. They must also be US citizens to compete in the National Collegiate Championships.

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In Two Baton, a contestant performs with two batons and must keep them both moving at all times, either in like patterns or direction, opposing patterns or directions, or in concert with each other. "Like patterns" consist of both batons spinning vertically or horizontally. "Like directions" consist of both batons spinning clockwise or counter-clockwise. "Opposing patterns" consist of one baton spinning vertically while the other spins horizontally, or both batons spinning vertically but perpendicular to each other (e.g., one to the front and another to the side). Both male and female athletes usually compete together, with a few exceptions (such as national championships).

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In Three Baton, an athlete twirls and/or juggles 3 batons (no more, no less). A 2.0 penalty will be deducted if more than 3 batons are used.

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Show Twirling is an interpretive, free-style event where athletes perform to their own music and use any mixture of twirling equipment. Props and equipment are limited to what the athlete can carry by themselves in one trip. Electrical or battery-operated props are prohibited, except for lighted batons. Penalty for exceeding prop ruling: 2 points.

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Sometimes referred to as “interpretative twirling” or “synchronized twirling", Rhythmic Twirl coordinates body movements with personally selected music. Unlike general twirling, in which music is used for background effect, an athlete may vary their baton speed to coordinate with the music. As in other branches of twirling, it’s the "ability within a style and not only the style itself" that is important. All styles of interpretation are acceptable – as long as it's in good taste. ELIGIBILITY - This event is open to advanced solo twirlers only. - Only one baton may be used. - Props are prohibited. PENALTIES - Standard penalties will be applied for drops, falls, unintentional breaks or slips, being under time and over time, intentional delay of contest, and using rosin powder on the floor. AGE DIVISIONS - Men's: 7-9, 10-12, 13-15, 16+. At Nationals, individual age groups may be held, followed by a twirl-off. MUSIC - Individual will select their own music. - Judging begins with the first note of the music and ends with the last note of the music.

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Sometimes referred to as “interpretative twirling” or “synchronized twirling", Rhythmic Twirl coordinates body movements with personally selected music. Unlike general twirling, in which music is used for background effect, an athlete may vary their baton speed to coordinate with the music. As in other branches of twirling, it’s the "ability within a style and not only the style itself" that is important. All styles of interpretation are acceptable – as long as it's in good taste. ELIGIBILITY - This event is open to advanced solo twirlers only. - Only one baton may be used. - Props are prohibited. PENALTIES - Standard penalties will be applied for drops, falls, unintentional breaks or slips, being under time and over time, intentional delay of contest, and using rosin powder on the floor. AGE DIVISIONS - Men's: 7-9, 10-12, 13-15, 16+. At Nationals, individual age groups may be held, followed by a twirl-off. MUSIC - Individual will select their own music. - Judging begins with the first note of the music and ends with the last note of the music.

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Strut, also known as "Fancy Strut", "X-Strut", or "Super X-Strut", is an event deeply rooted in the history and traditions of baton twirling. Athletes perform to march music (or sometimes music of a similar tempo). The routine is composed of march steps, body work (leads, kicks, turns, lunges), and baton work. FLOOR PATTERN Contestants perform individually within the prescribed floor pattern only once. The floor pattern is made up of 5 segments, or "legs". The starting point is at the upper corner of lane to judge’s left. From there, the athlete proceeds diagonally toward opposite corner, turning right at edge of lane. This concludes Leg 1. For Leg 2, the athlete moves straight to opposite edge of lane, turning right. For Leg 3, the athlete travels diagonally to opposite (back) corner and turns left to the center point of lane. Leg 4 is the shortest segment, bringing the athlete to the back center of the floor, directly in front of the judge. Finally, for Leg 5, the athlete turns left and proceeds in a straight line toward the judge. The athlete may finish at any point within the designated 30’ by 20’ lane. Leg 5 shall not extend beyond the borders set by Leg 1. Oblique (side to side) movements are not allowed in first four legs. Retracing/traveling backwards is permitted. BASIC STRUT PORTIONS Legs 1, 2, 3, and 5 must begin with a minimum of four forward consecutive basic march steps. March steps shall be performed immediately after opening salute and on the first steps forward on other specified legs. There is no penalty for exceeding the required minimum four basic steps. TWIRLING Twirling of any kind is not permitted from the first movement to ending salute. This includes rolls, finger work, and baton releases. Only loops, swings and slides are allowed. No more than two continuous revolutions from the center of baton are allowed. The baton must be in a full-hand grip in one hand or another at all times. SALUTE A salute is required at the beginning of the routine, after the opening presentation and before first step forward, as well as at the end of the routine. Timing and judging will begin with the first movement and will end with the final salute. Penalties are assessed beginning with the opening move and therefore will include any violations before the initial salute. Performance shall stop with the final salute and the contestant shall immediately leave the floor. FLOOR CONTACT No part of the body, other than feet, shall contact the floor, either intentionally or unintentionally. TIMING A contestant will receive zero points in timing when out of step on one or more complete legs of the floor pattern or if they are out of step on all required basic steps. In such case, out-of-step penalties shall not count in tabulation. Other captions should still be scored. The contestant will not be disqualified. FREESTYLE SECTIONS When the left foot does not hit the accented beat of the music during freestyle moves, the athlete is not considered out of step. However, the athlete must re-establish proper timing or an out-of-step penalty of .5 will be assessed per infraction. If the contestant does not self-correct within eight counts, an additional .5 penalty will be applied. Only .5 per eight counts of out of step will be assessed. Movements must be on beat with the tempo of the music. An athlete lacking synchronization with the music will receive a lower score in Overall Timing. MUSIC The contest director will provide standard march music for athletes' performances. PENALTIES 1. Standard penalties: drops, falls, unintentional breaks or slips, undertime and overtime, failure to salute, improper salute, intentional contest delay, and using rosin powder on floor. 2. Out of Step: 0.5 per infraction. If the athlete fails to self-correct, an additional 0.5 penalty will be assessed per eight-count. 3. Unauthorized Twirl: 0.5 per infraction. 4. Failure to Perform Basic Steps: 0.5 per floor pattern section. 5. Floor Contact: 0.5 per infraction. 6. Performance after Ending Salute - 0.5 (moving bthe aton from salute to carry position is not considered a violation) 7. Incorrect Floor Patterns - 1.0

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Solo is the foundation event of baton twirling. It provides a competitor with the opportunity to perform an innovative one-baton routine, adjudicated for its: 1. Variety (20 points) 2. Difficulty (20 points) 3. Speed & Control (20 points) 4. Smoothness & Gracefulness (20 points) 5. Presentation & Showmanship (20 points)

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$12.44

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Strut, also known as "Fancy Strut", "X-Strut", or "Super X-Strut", is an event deeply rooted in the history and traditions of baton twirling. Athletes perform to march music (or sometimes music of a similar tempo). The routine is composed of march steps, body work (leads, kicks, turns, lunges), and baton work. FLOOR PATTERN Contestants perform individually within the prescribed floor pattern only once. The floor pattern is made up of 5 segments, or "legs". The starting point is at the upper corner of lane to judge’s left. From there, the athlete proceeds diagonally toward opposite corner, turning right at edge of lane. This concludes Leg 1. For Leg 2, the athlete moves straight to opposite edge of lane, turning right. For Leg 3, the athlete travels diagonally to opposite (back) corner and turns left to the center point of lane. Leg 4 is the shortest segment, bringing the athlete to the back center of the floor, directly in front of the judge. Finally, for Leg 5, the athlete turns left and proceeds in a straight line toward the judge. The athlete may finish at any point within the designated 30’ by 20’ lane. Leg 5 shall not extend beyond the borders set by Leg 1. Oblique (side to side) movements are not allowed in first four legs. Retracing/traveling backwards is permitted. BASIC STRUT PORTIONS Legs 1, 2, 3, and 5 must begin with a minimum of four forward consecutive basic march steps. March steps shall be performed immediately after opening salute and on the first steps forward on other specified legs. There is no penalty for exceeding the required minimum four basic steps. TWIRLING Twirling of any kind is not permitted from the first movement to ending salute. This includes rolls, finger work, and baton releases. Only loops, swings and slides are allowed. No more than two continuous revolutions from the center of baton are allowed. The baton must be in a full-hand grip in one hand or another at all times. SALUTE A salute is required at the beginning of the routine, after the opening presentation and before first step forward, as well as at the end of the routine. Timing and judging will begin with the first movement and will end with the final salute. Penalties are assessed beginning with the opening move and therefore will include any violations before the initial salute. Performance shall stop with the final salute and the contestant shall immediately leave the floor. FLOOR CONTACT No part of the body, other than feet, shall contact the floor, either intentionally or unintentionally. TIMING A contestant will receive zero points in timing when out of step on one or more complete legs of the floor pattern or if they are out of step on all required basic steps. In such case, out-of-step penalties shall not count in tabulation. Other captions should still be scored. The contestant will not be disqualified. FREESTYLE SECTIONS When the left foot does not hit the accented beat of the music during freestyle moves, the athlete is not considered out of step. However, the athlete must re-establish proper timing or an out-of-step penalty of .5 will be assessed per infraction. If the contestant does not self-correct within eight counts, an additional .5 penalty will be applied. Only .5 per eight counts of out of step will be assessed. Movements must be on beat with the tempo of the music. An athlete lacking synchronization with the music will receive a lower score in Overall Timing. MUSIC The contest director will provide standard march music for athletes' performances. PENALTIES 1. Standard penalties: drops, falls, unintentional breaks or slips, undertime and overtime, failure to salute, improper salute, intentional contest delay, and using rosin powder on floor. 2. Out of Step: 0.5 per infraction. If the athlete fails to self-correct, an additional 0.5 penalty will be assessed per eight-count. 3. Unauthorized Twirl: 0.5 per infraction. 4. Failure to Perform Basic Steps: 0.5 per floor pattern section. 5. Floor Contact: 0.5 per infraction. 6. Performance after Ending Salute - 0.5 (moving bthe aton from salute to carry position is not considered a violation) 7. Incorrect Floor Patterns - 1.0

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$12.44

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Solo is the foundation event of baton twirling. It provides a competitor with the opportunity to perform an innovative one-baton routine, adjudicated for its: 1. Variety (20 points) 2. Difficulty (20 points) 3. Speed & Control (20 points) 4. Smoothness & Gracefulness (20 points) 5. Presentation & Showmanship (20 points)

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$12.44

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Strut, also known as "Fancy Strut", "X-Strut", or "Super X-Strut", is an event deeply rooted in the history and traditions of baton twirling. Athletes perform to march music (or sometimes music of a similar tempo). The routine is composed of march steps, body work (leads, kicks, turns, lunges), and baton work. FLOOR PATTERN Contestants perform individually within the prescribed floor pattern only once. The floor pattern is made up of 5 segments, or "legs". The starting point is at the upper corner of lane to judge’s left. From there, the athlete proceeds diagonally toward opposite corner, turning right at edge of lane. This concludes Leg 1. For Leg 2, the athlete moves straight to opposite edge of lane, turning right. For Leg 3, the athlete travels diagonally to opposite (back) corner and turns left to the center point of lane. Leg 4 is the shortest segment, bringing the athlete to the back center of the floor, directly in front of the judge. Finally, for Leg 5, the athlete turns left and proceeds in a straight line toward the judge. The athlete may finish at any point within the designated 30’ by 20’ lane. Leg 5 shall not extend beyond the borders set by Leg 1. Oblique (side to side) movements are not allowed in first four legs. Retracing/traveling backwards is permitted. BASIC STRUT PORTIONS Legs 1, 2, 3, and 5 must begin with a minimum of four forward consecutive basic march steps. March steps shall be performed immediately after opening salute and on the first steps forward on other specified legs. There is no penalty for exceeding the required minimum four basic steps. TWIRLING Twirling of any kind is not permitted from the first movement to ending salute. This includes rolls, finger work, and baton releases. Only loops, swings and slides are allowed. No more than two continuous revolutions from the center of baton are allowed. The baton must be in a full-hand grip in one hand or another at all times. SALUTE A salute is required at the beginning of the routine, after the opening presentation and before first step forward, as well as at the end of the routine. Timing and judging will begin with the first movement and will end with the final salute. Penalties are assessed beginning with the opening move and therefore will include any violations before the initial salute. Performance shall stop with the final salute and the contestant shall immediately leave the floor. FLOOR CONTACT No part of the body, other than feet, shall contact the floor, either intentionally or unintentionally. TIMING A contestant will receive zero points in timing when out of step on one or more complete legs of the floor pattern or if they are out of step on all required basic steps. In such case, out-of-step penalties shall not count in tabulation. Other captions should still be scored. The contestant will not be disqualified. FREESTYLE SECTIONS When the left foot does not hit the accented beat of the music during freestyle moves, the athlete is not considered out of step. However, the athlete must re-establish proper timing or an out-of-step penalty of .5 will be assessed per infraction. If the contestant does not self-correct within eight counts, an additional .5 penalty will be applied. Only .5 per eight counts of out of step will be assessed. Movements must be on beat with the tempo of the music. An athlete lacking synchronization with the music will receive a lower score in Overall Timing. MUSIC The contest director will provide standard march music for athletes' performances. PENALTIES 1. Standard penalties: drops, falls, unintentional breaks or slips, undertime and overtime, failure to salute, improper salute, intentional contest delay, and using rosin powder on floor. 2. Out of Step: 0.5 per infraction. If the athlete fails to self-correct, an additional 0.5 penalty will be assessed per eight-count. 3. Unauthorized Twirl: 0.5 per infraction. 4. Failure to Perform Basic Steps: 0.5 per floor pattern section. 5. Floor Contact: 0.5 per infraction. 6. Performance after Ending Salute - 0.5 (moving bthe aton from salute to carry position is not considered a violation) 7. Incorrect Floor Patterns - 1.0

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Strut, also known as "Fancy Strut", "X-Strut", or "Super X-Strut", is an event deeply rooted in the history and traditions of baton twirling. Athletes perform to march music (or sometimes music of a similar tempo). The routine is composed of march steps, body work (leads, kicks, turns, lunges), and baton work. FLOOR PATTERN Contestants perform individually within the prescribed floor pattern only once. The floor pattern is made up of 5 segments, or "legs". The starting point is at the upper corner of lane to judge’s left. From there, the athlete proceeds diagonally toward opposite corner, turning right at edge of lane. This concludes Leg 1. For Leg 2, the athlete moves straight to opposite edge of lane, turning right. For Leg 3, the athlete travels diagonally to opposite (back) corner and turns left to the center point of lane. Leg 4 is the shortest segment, bringing the athlete to the back center of the floor, directly in front of the judge. Finally, for Leg 5, the athlete turns left and proceeds in a straight line toward the judge. The athlete may finish at any point within the designated 30’ by 20’ lane. Leg 5 shall not extend beyond the borders set by Leg 1. Oblique (side to side) movements are not allowed in first four legs. Retracing/traveling backwards is permitted. BASIC STRUT PORTIONS Legs 1, 2, 3, and 5 must begin with a minimum of four forward consecutive basic march steps. March steps shall be performed immediately after opening salute and on the first steps forward on other specified legs. There is no penalty for exceeding the required minimum four basic steps. TWIRLING Twirling of any kind is not permitted from the first movement to ending salute. This includes rolls, finger work, and baton releases. Only loops, swings and slides are allowed. No more than two continuous revolutions from the center of baton are allowed. The baton must be in a full-hand grip in one hand or another at all times. SALUTE A salute is required at the beginning of the routine, after the opening presentation and before first step forward, as well as at the end of the routine. Timing and judging will begin with the first movement and will end with the final salute. Penalties are assessed beginning with the opening move and therefore will include any violations before the initial salute. Performance shall stop with the final salute and the contestant shall immediately leave the floor. FLOOR CONTACT No part of the body, other than feet, shall contact the floor, either intentionally or unintentionally. TIMING A contestant will receive zero points in timing when out of step on one or more complete legs of the floor pattern or if they are out of step on all required basic steps. In such case, out-of-step penalties shall not count in tabulation. Other captions should still be scored. The contestant will not be disqualified. FREESTYLE SECTIONS When the left foot does not hit the accented beat of the music during freestyle moves, the athlete is not considered out of step. However, the athlete must re-establish proper timing or an out-of-step penalty of .5 will be assessed per infraction. If the contestant does not self-correct within eight counts, an additional .5 penalty will be applied. Only .5 per eight counts of out of step will be assessed. Movements must be on beat with the tempo of the music. An athlete lacking synchronization with the music will receive a lower score in Overall Timing. MUSIC The contest director will provide standard march music for athletes' performances. PENALTIES 1. Standard penalties: drops, falls, unintentional breaks or slips, undertime and overtime, failure to salute, improper salute, intentional contest delay, and using rosin powder on floor. 2. Out of Step: 0.5 per infraction. If the athlete fails to self-correct, an additional 0.5 penalty will be assessed per eight-count. 3. Unauthorized Twirl: 0.5 per infraction. 4. Failure to Perform Basic Steps: 0.5 per floor pattern section. 5. Floor Contact: 0.5 per infraction. 6. Performance after Ending Salute - 0.5 (moving bthe aton from salute to carry position is not considered a violation) 7. Incorrect Floor Patterns - 1.0

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$12.44

Base price: $10.00
Twirlmate fee: $2.44

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Solo is the foundation event of baton twirling. It provides a competitor with the opportunity to perform an innovative one-baton routine, adjudicated for its: 1. Variety (20 points) 2. Difficulty (20 points) 3. Speed & Control (20 points) 4. Smoothness & Gracefulness (20 points) 5. Presentation & Showmanship (20 points)

Pricing

$12.44

Base price: $10.00
Twirlmate fee: $2.44

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Description

Solo is the foundation event of baton twirling. It provides a competitor with the opportunity to perform an innovative one-baton routine, adjudicated for its: 1. Variety (20 points) 2. Difficulty (20 points) 3. Speed & Control (20 points) 4. Smoothness & Gracefulness (20 points) 5. Presentation & Showmanship (20 points)

Pricing

$12.44

Base price: $10.00
Twirlmate fee: $2.44

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All pagants will follow NBTA format and tabulation guidelines, however are open to all organizations and any gender. Novice pageant contestants will compete in costume modeling with NO INTERVIEW, Basic Strutting and 1 baton solo.

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$42.31-62.90

Base price: $35.00-55.00
Twirlmate fee: $7.31-7.90

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