Twirling Unlimited

Description

Baton may be a portion of routine, but the emphasis is on production and entertainment value rather than twirling difficulty. Routine incorporates any form of novelty choreographed to music. May also include scenery, props, etc. Maximum set-up time for Corps is 5 minutes. For set-up time violations, judges may apply penalties at their discretion (up to 5 pts maximum). Entrance is optional. The following rules apply to all corps: 1. There must be a minimum of 10 members (Mini Corps, Floor Corps and Parade Corps must be 10 baton twirling members). 2. All corps provide their own music, whether live or recorded. 3. Penalties: - .2 drop of baton or other equipment - .1 alignment error - .2 out of step - .1 unison error - 2 fall - .1 boundary error per person - .1 per second under/overtime 4. Due to safety concerns, no mounts or lifts may be higher than thigh-high and no tossing of performers is allowed. 5. Any corps member may not compete in more than one unit in the same category and age bracket. (He/she may not compete against herself). 6. Any corps may have auxiliary sections, but none is required. 7. At TU International Competition, the floor boundaries will be 50 x 84. Additional Rules: - No group may enter both Floor Corps and Production Group with the same routine. - Time limit is 4-8 minutes. Score Sheet Categories (20 points each): - Equipment Use - Choreography - Unison - Technique and Execution - General Effect

Gender: Men & Women

Style: Team