2016 USTA Southeast Region Baton Twirling Championships

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1 2016 USTA Southeast Region Baton Twirling Championships June 10-12, 2016 Polk State College Winter Haven Health Center 999 Ave. H NE Winter Haven, FL Entry Deadline: Postmarked by May 9, 2016 Mail entries to: USTA Southeast Region Championships c/o Tracy Hughes 7129 Houser Ridge Lane Hixson, TN *Please do not send entry via any method that requires signature on delivery* Sanctioned by: The United States Twirling Association Contest sponsored by: The Southeast Region Baton Council Questions: Tracy Hughes- UnitedTwirling@aol.com Special thanks to for sponsoring the facility for the contest. Please visit their websites for information on local attractions, dining and discounts: COMPETITION SCHEDULE FRIDAY, JUNE 10 - Beginning at 1:00 p.m. Pre-Trials Compulsories and Short Program Pre-Trials Freestyle, Pairs and Teams SATURDAY, JUNE 11 Beginning at 9:00 a.m. ALL Teams Regional & Open Open Freestyles and Short Program (critique only) Basic Strut, Military Strut & Presentation CAS Events held with open events Open Two Baton, IC Two Baton Critiques Open Strut Open Three Baton, IC Three Baton Critiques Open Dance Twirl & DT Pairs, IC Artistic Twirl & Artistic Twirl Pairs Critiques Open Solo & Solo Pairs, IC Solo Critiques SUNDAY, JUNE 12 Beginning at 9:00 a.m. Regional Two Baton Regional Strut Regional Three Baton Regional Dance Twirl & DT Pairs Regional Solo & Solo Pairs All Regional Event Qualifying Rounds (if any) & IC critiques will be held on Saturday with the open events. DIRECTIONS TO WINTER HAVEN HEALTH CENTER From Orlando: Take I-4 W towards Tampa. Take exit 55 to merge onto US 27 S. Turn right onto Dundee Rd/SR-542. Turn slight right onto E Lake Elbert Dr NE. Turn right on 10th St NE, then take first left onto Avenue H NE. From Tampa: Take I-275 N. Take exit 45B to merge onto I-4 E toward Orlando. Take exit 27 to merge onto FL-570 E toward Lakeland/Winter Haven. Take exit 17 for US-92 E. Turn left onto US- 92 E. Slight right onto Havendale Blvd. Continue onto Ave T NW. Turn right onto 1st St N. Turn left onto Ave K NE. Turn right onto E Lake Martha Dr. Turn left onto Ave H NE. From Miami: Take Florida s Turnpike North to exit 193 and merge onto SR-60 W toward Lake Wales. Merge onto US-27 N toward Haines City. Turn left onto Dundee Rd/SR-542. Turn slight right onto E Lake Elbert Dr NE. Turn right on 10th St NE, then take first left onto Avenue H NE. From Jacksonville: Take I-95 S. Merge onto I-4 W via exit 260B toward Orlando. Take exit 55 to merge onto US 27 S. Turn right onto Dundee Rd/SR-542. Turn slight right onto E Lake Elbert Dr NE. Turn right on 10th St NE, then take first left onto Avenue H NE. Parking: Parking is available in the student parking lots. Disabled parking is available in marked spaces. 1

2 HOTELS CLOSE TO THE CONTEST Holiday Inn-Winter Haven 200 Cypress Gardens Blvd Winter Haven, FL (863) Event rate: 9 + tax double Hampton Inn-Winter Haven 202 Cypress Gardens Blvd Winter Haven, FL (863) Event rate: 9 + tax double A limited number of rooms are available for the event rates. Use the group rate code RBT when booking your room. IMPORTANT NOTES There will not be a charge for admission to the contest. In place of an admission fee, there will be a surcharge of 15 per athlete (per family) or team. Athletes competing in individual events should include the surcharge with their entry fees, and team directors should include the surcharge with their team entries (15 per team). Please also note that we are holding any qualifying rounds for Regional Individual Events on Saturday during the Open Contest. Qualifying rounds are only necessary for events with 15 or more competitors in an age division. Int l Cup Critiques: Athletes planning to enter IC qualifying events in July may wish to enter IC events for critique. Athletes will receive a digital critique to help them as they prepare for the Int l Cup qualifier. IC Critiques will be held on Saturday with the open individual events. RULES AND REGULATIONS 1. Contestants from Alabama, Georgia, Florida, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Tennessee may enter Regional events. ANYONE may enter the Open and Critique events. 2. Individual & Group Competitors must enter the competition at the age they will be on December 31, Certified funds or money orders ONLY may be made payable to USTA Southeast Region Baton Council. 4. No late entries or phone entries will be accepted. 5. Concession arrangements have been made for each day of the competition. 6. No flash pictures allowed during performances. Failure to comply will result in disqualification of the athlete. 7. Any first place wins, prior to the entry deadline, which would change an athlete's classification for that competition, must be reported to the contest director immediately. 8. No credits, refunds, transfers or forwarding of entries or monies. 9. Southeast Region reserves the right to divide or combine age groups as necessary. 10. The competition is sanctioned by USTA. Official USTA music, Olympic scoring, USTA Rules, Certified Judges and Official Critique Sheet will be used. All music for USTA events may be purchased through USTA Merchandise online at or downloaded free in the Member s Only section. 11. MEMBERSHIP REQUIREMENTS: All athletes must have a current USTA Membership OR pay a fee of to be a Member For a Day to compete at a State or Regional USTA competition. A current USTA Membership number or the Member For a Day fee MUST be included or entry will be returned. Any athlete wishing to become a USTA Member should go to and complete the online membership form. Athletes wishing to participate in the Southeast Region Championships as a Member For a Day should check the appropriate box on the entry form and include the fee of with their entry. 12. The Official Set System will be used. If any athlete or group fails to report on their assigned set number, as noted in the program, that group or athlete will not be permitted to perform. 13. Regional Finals will be held after each event. The top three Juvenile and the top three Junior athletes from the semi-final round will advance to the Junior final. The top three Senior and the top three Adult athletes will advance to the Senior Final. 14. Novice athletes are those who have never won a competitive first place in a particular event. Beginner athletes have won less than 5 competitive first place awards. Intermediate athletes have won less than 10 competitive first place awards. Advanced athletes have won 10 or more competitive first place awards. Competitive first places are those in which the athlete was in competition against at least one other athlete. Athletes must count first places won at a higher level of competition in total number of wins. 15. An Open beginner or intermediate team has won less than 10 competitive first place awards. An Open advanced or Regional team has won 10 or more competitive first place awards. 16. All group members must hold a current USTA membership, be an organization or group USTA member or be a member for a day. Group members' ages are averaged (the decimal is dropped). Groups may enter the division in which their average age falls or the age division in which their oldest member falls. 2

3 INDIVIDUAL EVENTS AND : Regional Solo, Dance Twirl, Strut, & 2-Baton: 0-9, 10-13, 14-17, 18-21, Baton Events: 10-13, 14-17, 18-21, 22+ Men's Solo: 0-9, 10-13, 14-17, 18-21, 22+ Regional Solo Pairs & DT Pairs Events: 0-18, 19-26, 27-34, 35+ (Combined ages) Open Events: Divisions will be determined pending entries TEAMS (TWIRL, DANCE TWIRL & SHOW TEAMS) GROUP SIZE SMALL TEAM: 4-8 members LARGE TEAM: 9 or more members TINY TOT (DT only): All members are 7 years or PRIMARY: Members are an average age of 9 years or JUVENILE: Members are an average age of years JUNIOR: Members are an average age of years TRIOS GROUP SIZE: 3 members PRIMARY: Members are an average age of 9 years or JUVENILE: Members are an average age of years JUNIOR: Members are an average age of years PARADE CORPS GROUP SIZE: 8 or more members JUNIOR: Members are an average age of 17 years or SHOW CORPS GROUP SIZE: 8 or more members JUNIOR: Members are an average age of 17 years or Order Blank for Good Luck Ads Support your child/favorite athlete, students or friends with a Good Luck ad in the USTA Southeast Region Program. What a great way to show your enthusiasm and to cheer someone on to victory!! Name Pricing Quantity GOOD LUCK 5 per line (10 words per line only) ¼ Page AD (please send Black/White camera ready) ½ Page AD (please send Black/White camera ready) Full Page AD (please send Black/White camera ready) Total Amount Due Write Good Luck message here or attach separate sheet of paper: Having trouble with your good luck ad? We can arrange it for you! You may also your Good Luck information (as a MS Word file or with digital pictures) to UnitedTwirling@aol.com. Good luck ads/lines must be postmarked by May 9, 2016, and can be sent with your entry. 3

4 1. All entries must be postmarked NO LATER than May 9, PLEASE DO SEND ENTRY BY ANY METHOD THAT REQUIRES SIGNATURE ON DELIVERY. 2. No personal checks accepted. Make Cashier's Checks or Money Orders payable to: USTA SOUTHEAST REGION BATON COUNCIL 3. Individual entries must include USTA member ID number OR check "Member For a Day" and include fee. 4. ALL PARTICIPANTS MUST HAVE A SIGNED WAIVER OF LIABILITY TO PARTICIPATE (SEE BOTTOM OF PAGE). Contestant Name: USTA#: or Check here & pay to be a "Member for a day" Note: Athletes who are not current USTA members must include a "Member for a day" fee of. Address: State: Age(12/31/2016): Zipcode: REGIONAL EVENTS **REGIONAL ENTRY SPECIAL -- 4 INDIVIDUAL (Does not include pairs or group Women's Solo 25 Two-Baton 25 Dance Twirl 25 Three-Baton 25 Strut 25 Men's Solo 25 Solo Pairs 42 Regional Pair Partner Information (please send in one entry per pair with entry fee): DT Pairs 42 Pair Partner USTA#: Pair Partner Name: Age(12/31/2016): Birthdate: / / OPEN PRESENTATION OPEN MILITARY STRUT OPEN BASIC STRUT OPEN PARADE MARCH Nov. Pres. Nov. Mil. Nov. Basic Nov. Parade Beg. Pres. Beg. Mil. Beg. Basic Beg. Parade Int. Pres. Int. Mil. Int. Basic Int. Parade Adv.Pres. Adv. Mil. Adv. Basic Adv. Parade OPEN 2-BATON OPEN 3-BATON OPEN DANCE TWIRL OPEN SOLO Nov. 2 Baton Nov. 3-Baton Nov. Dance Twirl Nov. Solo Beg. 2 Baton Beg. 3-Baton Beg. Dance Twirl Beg. Solo Int. 2 Baton Int. 3-Baton Int. Dance Twirl Int. Solo Adv. 2 Baton Adv. 3-Baton Adv. Dance Twirl Adv. Solo OPEN STRUT FOUNDATION EVENTS OPEN DANCE TWIRL PAIRS OPEN SOLO PAIRS Nov. Strut Rhythm Twirl** Nov. per pair 24 Nov. per pair 24 Beg. Strut Body Forms ** Beg. per pair 24 Beg. per pair 24 Int. Strut Standard Solo** Int. per pair 24 Int. per pair 24 Adv. Strut Adv. per pair 24 Adv. per pair 24 ESSENTIAL EVENTS** (Evaluative Only) Compulsories** Level: Pairs Partner Info: Name: Movement Tech.** Level: Partner Age(12/31/2016) Birthdate Short Program** (Elite Level ONLY) **CAS Records required to participate in these events. Partner USTA#: *CRITIQUES: FREESTYLE, COLLEGIATE EVENT & INT'L CUP Freestyle Level 20 2 Baton Level 15 Solo Level 15 Freestyle Pairs Level 30 3 Baton Level 15 Artistic Twirl Level 15 Regional Events: Partner name: Collegiate Event 20 Artistic Pairs Level 25 Open Events: *Indicates a non-usta sanctioned event 2016 USTA SOUTHEAST REGION CHAMPIONSHIPS & OPEN COMPETITION INDIVIDUAL ENTRY FORM Saturday, June 11 - Sunday, June 12, 2016 College: Partner name: Critiques: DON'T FORGET TO SIGN BELOW!!! INDIVIDUAL ENTRY FEES DUE Good Luck Lines: TOTAL DUE: *****ENTRY POSTMARK DEADLINE MAY 9, 2016***** Please do not send entries via any method that requires signature on delivery. No Fax or Entries Accepted! City: Confirmations will be sent only by AND only if a legible address is provided. Birthdate: / / Phone: ( ) List all instructors. Primary 1st: Don't forget to include to be a "member for a day" if you do not have a current USTA membership. Surcharge to be paid with entry fees; no admission fees at the door. Member for a day: SER Surcharge 15 Waiver/Indemnity of Liability: I agree to assume the risk that may occur to me, my child or my group as a result of participation in a USTA sanctioned event. I further agree to indemnify and hold the Southeast Region Baton Council, the United States Twirling Association, its agents or employees harmless from any loss they may sustain as a result of injury to me (or my child or my group) as a result of my participation in USTA events. I have read the Parents/Legal Guardians Responsibilities and as a condition for the USTA s acceptance of my child s (or my) entry in a USTA event, I agree to abide by and perform each of the duties that are set forth in that statement. FORM MUST BE SIGNED. SIGNATURE: (Guardian) Mail entries to: USTA SER Championships c/o Tracy Hughes 7129 Houser Ridge Lane Hixson, TN DATE: 4

5 1. All entries must be postmarked NO LATER than May 9, PLEASE DO SEND ENTRY BY ANY METHOD THAT REQUIRES SIGNATURE ON DELIVERY. 2. No personal checks accepted. Make Cashier's Checks or Money Orders payable to: USTA SOUTHEAST REGION BATON COUNCIL 3. Group entries must include USTA member ID number OR Member For a Day fee for each participant OR a group /organization membership ID number. 4. Group entries must include the group roster showing all members' names, ages (as of 12/31/16), birthdates, and name/division of other groups the member will compete in 5. All participants must sign a waiver of liability to participate. Group entries should include signed waiver for all members who are not also participating in the individual competition Group/Org USTA # Address: State: Phone: ( ) Zipcode: 2016 USTA SOUTHEAST REGION CHAMPIONSHIPS & OPEN COMPETITION GROUP ENTRY FORM Saturday, June 11, 2016 Team Director's Name: NOTE: Confirmations will only be sent by AND only if a legible address is provided. List all instructors. Primary 1st: Note: Each group entry requires a separate entry form unless the exact same group is entering both the Regional and Open competition. REGIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP GROUPS City: Group Name: Total Average Age (12/31/16) # of Twirlers: # of Alternates: Title(s) of Musical Selection(s) Regional Twirl Team Circle one: Prim. Juv. Jr. Sr. Circle one: Small - 50 Large - 65 Regional Dance Twirl Team Circle one: Prim. Juv. Jr. Sr. Circle one: Small - 50 Large - 65 Regional Trio - 50 Circle one: Prim. Juv. Jr. Sr. Regional Show Team Circle one: Prim. Juv. Jr. Sr. Circle one: A Class Open Class Circle one: Small - 50 Large - 65 Regional Show Corps - 75 Regional Parade Corps - 75 Circle one: Jr. Circle one: Jr. Sr. Sr. Circle one: A Class Circle one: A Class Open Class Open Class Show Teams & Corps Only: # of Auxiliary Members: OPEN COMPETITION GROUPS Group Name: Total Average Age (12/31/16) # of Twirlers: # of Alternates: Title(s) of Musical Selection(s) Open Twirl Team Circle one: Prim. Juv. Jr. Sr. Circle one: Small - 45 Large - 60 Circle one: Beg. Int. Adv. Open Dance Twirl Team Circle one: Prim. Juv. Jr. Sr. Circle one: Small - 45 Large - 60 Circle one: Beg. Int. Adv. Open Tiny Tot Dance Twirl Team Circle one: Small - 45 Large - 60 Circle one: Beg. Int. Open Trio - 45 Circle one: Prim. Juv. Jr. Sr. Circle one: Beg. Int. Adv. *INTERNATIONAL CUP CRITIQUES Group Name: Total Average Age (12/31/16) # of Twirlers: # of Alternates: Title(s) of Musical Selection(s) Int'l Cup Team - 50 Level (circle one): A Elite Int'l Cup Group - 65 (One level) *Indicates a non-usta sanctioned event. Mail entries to: USTA SER Championships c/o Tracy Hughes 7129 Houser Ridge Lane Hixson, TN Member for a day: For any athlete who is not a current USTA member, please include for "Member for a day." GROUP ENTRY FEES DUE: Regional Events: Open Events: Critiques: # of athletes x Member for a day fees: DON'T FORGET TO SIGN BELOW!!! *****ENTRY POSTMARK DEADLINE MAY 9, 2016***** Mail entries to: SER Championships c/o Tracy Hughes, 7129 Houser Ridge Ln. Hixson, TN Please do not send entries via any method that requires signature on delivery. No Fax or Entries Accepted! Good Luck Ads Regional Surcharge TOTAL DUE: 15 Waiver/Indemnity of Liability: I agree to assume the risk that may occur to me, my child or my group as a result of participation in a USTA sanctioned event. I further agree to indemnify and hold the Southeast Region Baton Council, the United States Twirling Association, its agents or employees harmless from any loss they may sustain as a result of injury to me (or my child or my group) as a result of my participation in USTA events. I have read the Parents/Legal Guardians Responsibilities and as a condition for the USTA s acceptance of my child s (or my) entry in a USTA event, I agree to abide by and perform each of the duties that are set forth in that statement. FORM MUST BE SIGNED. SIGNATURE: (Guardian) DATE: 5

6 LIST GROUP MEMBERS - USTA# REQUIRED UNLESS GROUP OR ORG. MEMBERSHIP Team/Corps Name: List the name/division of other groups that the members will compete in: # of Members: # of Alternates: # Name(put * by alternates) Age (12/31/2016) Birthdate **USTA# **Please write MFD for those athletes who are applying to be a Member For a Day. 6