National Baton Twirling Association

Description

TWIRLING CORPS-SPECIFIC RULES 1. At the beginning of the show, the maximum height of prop is 36 inches. 2. All props must be placed in position by only corps members prior to their performance, and removed at completion of performance. No additional set up time will be allowed. 3. During the performance, props over 36 inches must be laid flat on the floor and must be held, touched, or manipulated (by hand, foot, or body part) while being used. Upon completion of usage, prop must immediately be returned to a maximum of 36 inches. 4. Entrance: No restrictions (on or off the floor) 5. Exit: No restrictions (on or off the floor) 6. Floor Time: 6-8 minutes (Juvenile 5-7 minutes) for advanced corps. 4-6:30 minute for all beginner corps. 7. Music: Recorded 8. Scenery/Backdrop: None 9. Twirling Time: 2-minute minimum for Juvenile, 3-minute minimum for Junior and Senior 10. Penalties: 2.0 deduction per occurrence of a prop violation GENERAL CORPS RULES 1. Ten twirling members required 2. Advanced corps may compete only once in a corps classification. Beginner corps can compete in both beginner and advanced. 3. A corps or corps member may compete in more than one classification. 4. Any member competing with any corps cannot compete as a member of any other corps; small or large; junior or senior of the same classification. The exception is beginner corps, whose members can compete in both a beginner and an advanced corps. 5. At the local level, contest directors can break down corps divisions by age, size or beginner divisions. 6. Before the group competes, the contest director must receive a roster listing corps members’ names, ages (by the age definition rule), and birth dates. 7. Proof of age: upon request from the contest director or chief judge, all corps directors must be able to produce “proof of age” for each individual competing with the corps (e.g., birth certifications, baptism records and /or drivers licenses). 8. Members must remain within the floor boundary lines during the performance until they meet the minimum time requirement. 9. Corps are responsible for damage to the gym floor (e.g, scuffs or marks). 10. Each corps may designate one person to work musical equipment and electrical special effects who is not a member of the corps. 11. No non-members of a corps shall be on the floor or assist the members during the performance. 12. The corps is responsible for its own clean up as the floor must be clean for the next competing unit. 13. Floor size 50 feet x 84 feet (standard basketball court). 14. Timing begins with the 1st note of the music or the 1st movement whichever is first. 15. Timing and judging ends with the last note of the music (exception: parade corps end with the last note of the music or the last person to cross the finish line, whichever comes later) .

Gender: Men & Women

Style: Team