SECTION 11 INTERNATIONAL CUP RULES & REGULATIONS WORLD BATON TWIRLING FEDERATION. WBTF International Cup Rules and Regulations October Page 1

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1 WBTF International Cup Rules and Regulations October Page 1 WORLD BATON TWIRLING FEDERATION INTERNATIONAL CUP RULES & REGULATIONS SECTION SECTION 11- International Cup Rules & Regulations January 2016 Page 1

2 WBTF International Cup Rules and Regulations October Page 2 GENERAL INFORMATION WBTF INTERNATIONAL CUP 1. All 2017 rule clarifications to this document are printed in Blue Text rule changes are printed in Green Text 3. The WBTF International Cup shall be open to athletes who are members of the organization whose Association/Federation is a member of the World Baton Twirling Federation. All athletes must hold a valid passport (or a valid National Identity Card, for European nations when International Cup is held in Europe) in their own name from the country he/she represents as proof of their citizenship. 4. The International Cup and World Championships shall be held on alternating years International Cup on odd-numbered years (2013, 2015, 2017, etc.) and the World Championships on the even-numbered years (2014, 2016, 2018, etc.) 5. Certified WBTF International Cup Judges will judge International Cup events. WBTF S PHILOSOPHY STATEMENT FOR AN EQUITABLE COMPETITION AMONG INTERNATIONAL CUP ATHLETES It is the responsibility of the coach and athlete to enter the appropriate International Cup level based on the athlete s true proficiency of skills and experience. The WBTF expects that all member countries will respect and honor these levels in order to uphold the integrity of International competition and promote an honest competitive environment. By reviewing the content restrictions that are in place, athletes should enter the appropriate level based on their proficiency and competitive achievement. Athletes who compete at higher levels throughout the year in their respective countries, SHOULD NOT have routines watered-down in order to meet the content restriction requirement to compete at a lower level. ELIGIBILITY: Effective: Winter Meeting January 2014 Any athlete who has placed in the semi-finals/finals at a World Championship in any event may not compete in any B Level event at a WBTF Cup. WBTF MANUAL Sec 11 International Cup Rules & Regulations. October 2016 Page 2

3 WBTF International Cup Rules and Regulations October Page 3 EVENTS, AGE DIVISIONS & LEVELS The Events and Levels offered at the International Cup shall be as follows: Solo (Men s & Women s Divisions) Level B Junior, Senior, Adult Level A Junior, Senior, Adult Level Elite Junior, Senior, Adult Two-Baton (Men s & Women s Divisions) Level B Junior, Senior, Adult Level A Junior, Senior, Adult Level Elite Junior, Senior, Adult Three-Baton (Men s & Women s Divisions) Level B Junior, Senior, Adult Level A Junior, Senior, Adult Level Elite Junior, Senior, Adult Artistic Twirl (Men s & Women s Divisions) Level B Junior, Senior, Adult Level A Junior, Senior, Adult Elite Junior, Senior, Adult Artistic Pair Level B Junior, Senior, Adult Level A Junior, Senior, Adult Elite Junior, Senior, Adult Team Level B Level A Level Elite Artistic Group One Level ONLY Effective September 2015 (for all 2016 Cup Competitions & beyond) NUMBER OF COMPETITORS ALLOWED PER COUNTRY: For the 2016 & Beyond: SOLO 6 Men & 6 Women athletes in each level and age division 2 BATON 6 Men & 6 Women athletes in each level and age division 3 BATON 6 Men & 6 Women athletes in each level and age division ARTISTIC TWIRL 6 Men & 6 Women athletes in each level and age division ARTISTIC PAIR 6 pairs in each level and age division TEAM 3 teams in each level ARTISTIC GROUP 3 Artistic Groups ONE LEVEL ONLY WBTF MANUAL Sec 11 International Cup Rules & Regulations. October 2016 Page 3

4 WBTF International Cup Rules and Regulations October Page 4 AGE DIVISIONS (for the 2017 International Cup) Where age divisions apply, age shall be determined as the age an athlete is on August 31st of the competition year, Clarification: The 31st of August is included in the calculation of the age. INDIVIDUAL COMPETITION: Junior = (athletes who will be 12 years of age to 17 years of age during the year of the International Cup, on August 31, 2017) Senior = (athletes who will be 18 years of age or older during the year of the International Cup, on August 31, 2017) Adult = 22 & over (athletes who will be 22 years of age or older during the year of the International Cup, on August 31, 2017) ARTISTIC PAIR COMPETITION: A pair must enter the age division that corresponds with the oldest athlete of the pair. Junior Pair Senior Pair Athletes who will be years of age during the year of the International Cup, on August 31, Both athletes must be Junior age Athletes who will be years of age during the year of the International Cup, on August 31, If the pair consists of 1 Junior and 1 Senior, they compete as Senior. Adult Pair Athletes who will be 22 years of age or older during the year of the International Cup, on August 31, If the pair consists of 1 Junior or 1 Senior with 1 Adult, they compete as Adult. A pair may consist of 2 female athletes, 1 male and 1 female or 2 male athletes. TEAM & ARTISTIC GROUP COMPETITION: One age division only. There is no maximum age limit of team members. The minimum age is 12. The team and Artistic Group may consist of members of both sexes, if so desired. WBTF MANUAL Sec 11 International Cup Rules & Regulations. October 2016 Page 4

5 WBTF International Cup Rules and Regulations October Page 5 RULES SPECIFIC TO ARTISTIC PAIR, TEAM AND ARTISTIC GROUP a. International Cup Team shall follow the rules for WBTF Team as stated in the WBTF Manual. b. Alternates are considered as part of a country s International Cup Contingent. c. An Artistic Pair,Team or Artistic Group may only be comprised of members who are residents of the same country. d. An athlete may NOT be a member of more than one 1) Artistic Pair; 2) Team; or 3) Artistic Group and may not compete against themselves (e.g. a member of an Jr. Artistic Pair may not compete against/in the same Artistic Pair category, or an Elite Team member may not be in another Elite Team). As an example, an athlete could be in a Level A Team and a Artistic Group. However, an athlete shall not be permitted to be a member of two different Teams or two different Artistic Groups OR two different Artistic Pairs (e.g.: athlete could not be in a Level B Team and a Level A Team). (updated January 2016) e. The use of props shall not be allowed for Artistic Pair, Team or Artistic Group. f. Teams and Artistic Groups shall enter from the Judge s left and exit to the Judges Right. g. Two alternates shall be permitted for Team and Artistic Group. ARTISTIC PAIR - ALTERNATES All International Cup Artistic Pairs may have an alternate member. A Mixed Artistic Pair (female/male) may have 2 alternate members (1 female, 1 male but only one may be used). The alternate(s) for a Pair must be from the age division of the Pair, or younger If the younger division alternate is used, the Pair will still compete in the division as entered. They will not be moved down to the younger age division. Example: Artistic Pair (using the ages as shown above) Junior = Juvenile + Junior, Junior + Junior Senior = Junior + Senior; Senior + Senior Adult = Junior + Adult; Senior + Adult; Adult SIZES FOR TEAM AND ARTISTIC GROUP Team = 6 to 8 members Artistic Group = 10 or more members Alternates: maximum 2 for Team and Artistic Group. MEN AND WOMEN DIVISIONS: Effective Summer Meeting 2015 Men and Women shall compete separately in all Levels in Solo, 2-Baton, 3-Baton & Artistic Twirl events. An Artistic Pair may be comprised of female/female, male/female, male/male. A Team or Artistic Group may be comprised of any combination of men and women, including all female or all male. WBTF MANUAL Sec 11 International Cup Rules & Regulations. October 2016 Page 5

6 WBTF International Cup Rules and Regulations October Page 6 COSTUME, FOOTWEAR & BATON GUIDELINES There shall be no restrictions on costume choice for any of the events bearing in mind that this is a sport. Footwear must meet the requirements of the facility. Batons must conform to the definition of baton. Tape is allowed on the baton. Shafts may be of any color. Tape, of choice, (no penalty) may be used bearing in mind that this is a sport. COSTUME / FOOTWEAR / EQUIPMENT FAILURE - ALL EVENTS Note: The Chief Judge, the Technical Chair or the Judges Chair may stop the competition for one of the following reasons: If costume failure becomes hazardous, indecent or embarrassing If a shoe lace becomes untied causing footwork to be dangerous Loss of footwear causing danger to the athlete slipping and falling Loss of ball or tip from the baton shaft Baton shaft breaking The Technical Chair must be contacted to handle the situation. The Technical Chair will contact the Host country and competition staff. The Technical Chair may order a restart. Judging to commence at the beginning. CLARIFICTION: January 2014 PRACTICE AREA An area designated for practice. There should preferably be an area large enough to accommodate a reasonable amount of athletes in a safe environment. If a practice area cannot be provided, the host country must organize a free one hour practice session before the competition for any athlete who is competing on that day and one hour following the competition for any athlete who is competing on the following day. WARM UP AREA An area designated for the preparation of athletes immediately before they compete. There must be a designated warm up area for the International Cup athletes that is large enough for 6 athletes or 2 Artistic Groups to prepare for competition in a 5 minute time minute period. WARM UP PERIODS Official warm up periods on the main competition floor are not required but may be offered, schedule permitting. WBTF MANUAL Sec 11 International Cup Rules & Regulations. October 2016 Page 6

7 WBTF International Cup Rules and Regulations October Page 7 MUSIC TEST AND COSTUME INSPECTION There shall be no music tests or costume inspections. Music files will be sent digitally. (See instructions on entry form.) MUSIC & TIME LIMITS FOR SOLO, 2-BATON, 3-BATON, ARTISTIC TWIRL & ARTISTIC PAIR EVENTS (All Levels) Athletes shall perform to the WBTF International Cup prescribed music selection for these events that are timed to the following time limits: Solo = 1:44 minutes 2 & 3 Baton = 1:29 minutes Artistic Twirl = 1:44 minutes Artistic Pair = 1:44 minutes The athlete(s) performance shall begin with the first sound or note of the music (whichever comes first) and must end with the last sound or note of the music. There is no minimum time limit therefore athletes may complete their routines prior to the completion of the music but must remain in place on the competition floor to receive his/her scores. No credit is to be given for anything executed after the sound or music has stopped. Judges are required to look down and begin scoring. This means that if an element is not finished with the music it will not be judged. All of the WBTF music is available to all countries on the WBTF website. MUSIC & TIME LIMITS FOR TEAM AND ARTISTIC GROUP Team/Artistic Group must submit their music file using the WBTF Share File System by the entry deadline. (Further explanation on the entry form.) Time Limits (Team and Artistic Group): 3:00 minutes minimum to 3:30 minutes maximum (**2:50 3:40) with 10 second leeway. Timing shall begin with the first sound or note of the music (whichever comes first) and ends with the last sound or note of the music. No credit is to be given for anything executed after the sound or music has stopped. Judges are required to look down and begin scoring. This means that if an element is not finished with the music it will not be judged. See SCORING PROCEDURES for time limit penalties. WBTF MANUAL Sec 11 International Cup Rules & Regulations. October 2016 Page 7

8 WBTF International Cup Rules and Regulations October Page 8 Order of Events: The Competition Director shall determine the actual Order of Events following the established International Cup competition format and in consultation with the WBTF Technical Director and President. Order of Rounds: All Preliminary Rounds All Semi-Final Rounds All Final Rounds Order of Appearance: Preliminary, random draw Semi-Final, Final Rounds reverse order Published time schedules are tentative. The competition will move ahead of any published schedule if time permits. This should be written prominently on the program schedule. CONTENT RULES Each country or coach has the authority to determine the level of his or her athletes in Solo, 2-Baton, 3-Baton, Artistic Twirl and Artistic Pair, Team and Artistic Group. Athletes may be Level A in one individual, team event and Level B in another individual, team or Artistic Group event dependent upon his/her skill level in each particular event. A coach must reference the following Content Restrictions to determine the individual/team/artistic Group s Level: EFFECTIVE 2012 LEVEL B AND A SOLO, 2-BATON, 3-BATON, ARTISTIC TWIRL, ARTISTIC PAIR, AND TEAM EFFECTIVE 2012 ELITE LEVEL SOLO, 2-BATON, 3-BATON, ARTISTIC TWIRL, ARTISTIC PAIR, TEAM No restrictions on Elite level material presented. EFFECTIVE 2015 ONE LEVEL ONLY ARTISTIC GROUP REFER TO THE WBTF S PHILOSOPHY STATEMENT FOR AN EQUITABLE COMPETITION AMONG INTERNATIONAL CUP ATHLETES ON PAGE 2. WBTF MANUAL Sec 11 International Cup Rules & Regulations. October 2016 Page 8

9 WBTF International Cup Rules and Regulations October Page 9 CONTENT RESTRICTION PENALTIES The following penalties deducted for including material that is more than the written restrictions above shall be assessed for each illegal element: Content Penalties for Levels B & A: Assessed Solo 1 point per penalty per judge 2 & 3 Baton 1 point per penalty per judge Artistic Twirl Artistic Pair 1 points per penalty per judge Team 10 point penalty per judge (for each infraction by the Team CONTENT RESTRICTIONS: Content Restrictions Charts Pages The following apply to ALL Content Restriction Charts: Walkovers can be front or back DEFINITION OF TERMS: Standard Reception (refers to type of catch) Vertical or Horizontal RH or LH catch or RH or LH grab. Standard Release Vertical RH or LH thumb toss. Vertical RH or LH backhand toss or Horizontal RH or LH toss. Major Body Moves: A move that requires significant control, flexibility, strength, amplitude and extension. This classification includes any body move desired and includes moves such as: Illusions, walkovers, leaps, or jumps (of any type), sauté arabesque, attitude, grand battement, sauté de basque, tour jeté, cabriole.. These moves will be approximately 3 or more counts in duration. Minor Body Moves: A move that does not require significant control, flexibility, strength, amplitude, or extension and additionally does not require horizontal or vertical reorientation to the baton (no body rotations <turns>) or maneuvering the body upside down (illusions, bows, etc). These moves will be approximately 2 counts in duration. This classification includes moves such as: hop, skip, chassé, piqué, step-step, and coupé, sauté. This category will often be used as preparation or follow through movements. Refer to the definition of terms not defined in this chart ATTENTION: The chaine turn is in the same classification as spin. Ex. Single chaine turn = 1 spin; double chaine turn = 2 spins EXECUTION OF ANY DISALLOWED MOVES WILL RESULT IN A PENALTY TO BE ASSESSED FOR EACH VIOLATION OF CONTENT RESTRICTIONS. WBTF MANUAL Sec 11 International Cup Rules & Regulations. October 2016 Page 9

10 WBTF International Cup Rules and Regulations October Page 10 Spins CONTENT RESTRICTION CHART Solo, Artistic Twirl & Artistic Pair Content Restrictions CATEGORY Level B Level A Elite 1-2 Spins Spins Baton Baton Releases No Restrictions Releases No Restrictions Reception No Restrictions Reception No Restrictions Body Body Releases No Restrictions Releases No Restrictions Reception No Restrictions Reception No Restrictions 3 Spins 4 Spins Baton Baton Standard Release Standard Release Standard Reception Standard Reception Body Body No Restrictions No Restrictions Aerial Gymnastic Stationary Complex & Traveling Complex Double Element Tricks Rolls Not Allowed with or without the toss. Single major body move under the toss Baton Standard Release Standard Reception Body No Restrictions Not Allowed under the toss No continuous front neck rolls (with or without hands) No front neck figure 8 s No monster rolls (partial or complete) Aerial cartwheels ONLY (1) under the toss Baton Releases No Restrictions Reception No Restrictions Body Minor body moves on release only are allowed Reception No Restrictions Aerial Cartwheels cannot be used in combination with any other body move No other aerial gymnastic moves allowed Single major body move with 2 spins under toss Baton Standard Release Standard Reception Body No Restrictions Double major body move is allowed under the toss, either traveling or stationary Baton Standard Release Standard Reception Body No Restrictions Double Major Tricks are allowed, either Stationary or Travelling. No limited number Double major body moves are allowed under the toss, either traveling or stationary No limited number Baton Standard Release Standard Reception Body No Restrictions No Restrictions No Restrictions No Restrictions No Restrictions No Restrictions No Restrictions Contact Material No Restriction No Restrictions No Restrictions Revision 5 January 2014 WBTF MANUAL Sec 11 International Cup Rules & Regulations. October 2016 Page 10

11 WBTF International Cup Rules and Regulations October Page 11 CONTENT RESTRICTION CHART 2 Baton Content Restrictions Category Level B Level A Elite Spins Stationary & Traveling Complex Rolls 1 spins Baton Releases No Restrictions Reception No Restrictions Body Releases No Restrictions Reception No Restrictions Single major body under the toss(s) Baton Releases No Restrictions Reception No Restrictions Body Releases No Restrictions Reception No Restrictions Note open hand releases are considered Standard No continuous front neck rolls (with or without hands) No front neck figure 8 s 2 spins Baton Releases No Restrictions Reception No Restrictions Body Releases No Restrictions Reception No Restrictions Single Major Body move with one spin under toss(s) (this is not considered a double element trick) Baton Releases No Restrictions Reception No Restrictions Body Releases No Restrictions Reception No Restrictions One double element trick allowed with double major body move under toss(s) Baton Releases No Restrictions Reception No Restrictions Body Releases No Restrictions Reception No Restrictions No aerial gymnastics allowed Partial monster roll is allowed, making 360 degree rotation around one arm No Restrictions No Restrictions No Restrictions Revision 5 January 2014 No monster rolls (partial or complete) Contact Material No Restrictions No Restrictions No Restrictions Note - spins may be executed under 1 or 2 batons. This includes both single and double releases, from one or both hands...high/low, high/high, dual plane, dual pattern, opposition Note - Body Move may be executed under 1 or 2 batons. This includes both single and double releases, from one or both hands...high/low, high/high, dual plane, dual pattern, opposition. WBTF MANUAL Sec 11 International Cup Rules & Regulations. October 2016 Page 11

12 WBTF International Cup Rules and Regulations October Page 12 CONTENT RESTRICTION CHART 3 Baton Content Restrictions Category Level B Level A Elite Spins Stationary/Traveling Complex Rolls 1 spins Baton Releases No Restrictions Reception No Restrictions Body Releases No Restrictions Reception No Restrictions Single major body under the toss(s) Baton Releases No Restrictions Reception No Restrictions Body Releases No Restrictions Reception No Restrictions Note open hand releases are considered Standard Triple Tosses are not allowed No continuous front neck rolls (with or without hands) No front neck figure 8 s No monster rolls (partial or complete) 2 spins Baton Releases No Restrictions Reception No Restrictions Body Releases No Restrictions Reception No Restrictions Single Major Body move with one spin under toss(s) (this is not considered a double element trick) Baton Releases No Restrictions Reception No Restrictions Body Releases No Restrictions Reception No Restrictions One Triple toss is allowed Double Element Tricks are not allowed Aerial Gymnastics are not allowed Partial monster roll is allowed, making 360 degree rotation around one arm No Restrictions No Restrictions No Restrictions Contact Material No Restrictions No Restrictions No Restrictions NOTE: Definition of triple toss - Triple Tosses - all 3 batons are released sequentially, one at a time, before the first one is caught - June 2012 Revision 5 January 2014 WBTF MANUAL Sec 11 International Cup Rules & Regulations. October 2016 Page 12

13 WBTF International Cup Rules and Regulations October Page 13 CONTENT RESTRICTION CHART Team Content Restrictions These restrictions apply to one or all team members CATEGORY Level B Level A Elite Spins 1 spin 1-2 spin No Restrictions Baton Releases No Restrictions Reception No Restrictions Body Releases No Restrictions Reception No Restrictions 2 Spins Baton Standard Release Standard Reception Body No Restrictions Aerial Gymnastic Not allowed with or without toss Baton Releases No Restrictions Reception No Restrictions Body Releases No Restrictions Reception No Restrictions 3 Spins Baton Standard Release Standard Reception Body No Restrictions Not allowed with or without toss No Restrictions Stationary Complex & Traveling Complex Single major body move under the toss Baton Standard Release Standard Reception Body No Restrictions Single major body move with 1 spin under toss Baton Standard Release Standard Reception Body No Restrictions No Restrictions Double Element Tricks Rolls Not Allowed under the toss No continuous front neck rolls (with or without hands) No front neck figure 8 s No monster rolls (partial or complete) Not Allowed under the toss No Restrictions No Restrictions No Restrictions Contact Material No Restrictions No Restrictions No Restrictions WBTF MANUAL Sec 11 International Cup Rules & Regulations. October 2016 Page 13

14 WBTF International Cup Rules and Regulations October Page 14 EFFECTIVE SEPTEMBER 2015 (for all 2016 Cup Competitions and beyond) The following changes for the WBTF Cup Artistic Group event: One level will be offered Content restriction will follow the current B level restrictions for Artistic Groups Number of members: min of 10 and no upper limit. The Artistic Group may consist of members of both sexes, if so desired. The Artistic Group may consist of members of both sexes, if so desired. Same time limit as WBTF Team The Total Score of all captions is flashed for the WBTF Artistic Group event plus the drop penalties and content restrictions penalties are displayed by the penalty judges (in different colors) Clarification: The content restriction will support the philosophy of the new Artistic Group concept and allow coaches and judges to focus on general effect, choreography and precision. WBTF ARTISTIC GROUP CONCEPT SUMMARY: (EFFECTIVE September 2015) The Artistic Group and Team events must be DIFFERENT and must be JUDGED DIFFERENTLY. The priorities for ARTISTIC GROUP need to be different than they are for TEAM or the two events will fuse together in the judging and produce perpetuated confusion. In ARTISTIC GROUP the ultimate EFFECT of PERFECTION and CLARITY is paramount. This is achieved by utilizing COMMON, MASTERED skills among ALL athletes within a program that is an architectural composition highlighting FORMS, PICTURES, PATTERNS and TRANSITIONAL MOVEMENT. These priorities produce a visual EFFECT that is reflective of the soundtrack and MAY (but not required) even encompass a theme, character or storyline. In ARTISTIC GROUP, it is not expected that all modes of twirling will be equally demonstrated as they are in TEAM. In ARTISTIC GROUP, the skill set should be TOTALLY consistent and mastered among ALL members. This will encourage MORE participation of athletes with limited achieved skills and give the coach/choreographer the freedom of working toward this concept WITHOUT the pressure of HAVING to include criteria that is expected in the TEAM event. The DEPTH of material and skills is NOT the emphasis as it is in TEAM. The use of the baton within the various modes will only serve to compliment and enhance the production without interfering with the ultimate goal of pristine perfection and clarity. RISK, as we know it, is NOT a factor for success in the ARTISTIC GROUP event. An impressive sense of UNITY must be emphasized that produces a CLEAN and VISUAL APPEAL. To all viewers, a sense of ENTERTAINMENT should be conveyed. CONTENT RESTRICTION PENALTIES (FOR WBTF ARTISTIC GROUP ONLY): The following penalties deducted for including material that is more than the written restrictions above shall be assessed for each illegal element: ARTISTIC GROUP will receive a 10 point penalty (for each infraction). WBTF MANUAL Sec 11 International Cup Rules & Regulations. October 2016 Page 14

15 WBTF International Cup Rules and Regulations October Page 15 CONTENT RESTRICTIONS CHART FOR ARTISTIC GROUP CATEGORY Spins 1 spin One Level Only Baton Releases No Restrictions Reception No Restrictions Body Releases No Restrictions Reception No Restrictions 2 Spins Baton Standard Release Standard Reception Body No Restrictions Aerial Gymnastic Not allowed with or without toss Stationary Complex & Traveling Complex Single major body move under the toss Baton Standard Release Standard Reception Body No Restrictions Double Element Tricks Not Allowed under the toss Rolls No continuous front neck rolls (with or without hands) No front neck figure 8 s No monster rolls (partial or complete) Contact Material No Restrictions WBTF MANUAL Sec 11 International Cup Rules & Regulations. October 2016 Page 15

16 WBTF International Cup Rules and Regulations October Page 16 COMPETITION PROCEDURES Number of Judges Solo, 2-Baton, 3-Baton, Artistic Twirl & Artistic Pair- 3 Judges per lane. Team - 3 judges + 2 penalty judges per lane. There shall be 2 panels of judges. (Total 10 judges) Timing/ judges to record the time of the music, drop penalties and any other penalties for all competitors. NOTE: Two judges must be used to count drops for teams. Artistic Group 6 Judges+ 2 penalty judges (Total 8 judges; 2 judges for each caption) Timing/ judges to record the time of the music, content restrictions, drop penalties and any other penalties for all competitors. NOTE: Two judges must be used to count drops for Artistic Groups. Note: if there are not enough judges available 1 judge may be used per caption plus one penalty judge Content restriction judge may be one of the penalty judges if there are not enough judges available Judges who judge the Preliminary Rounds will also be selected to judge the same divisions in the Final Rounds, when it is possible (considering any organizational set up problems which could occur.) Explanation of Team and Artistic Group Judging All panels of Judges will be seated in the stands. The Competition Director shall determine the most efficient way to set the Order of Appearance. Example: All teams judged by Panel #1 alternating with all teams judged by Panel #2. Competition Floor Size - All Events: 50 feet x 94 feet (15 X 28 meters) minimum (standard basketball floor size) For the individual events of Solo, Two Baton & Three Baton, a lane shall be approximately 15 feet (4.5 meters) across and feet (4.5-6 meters) deep. The number of lanes and the actual size of each lane will be dependent on the available size of the competition floor. Floor Set Up Solo, 2-Baton, and 3-Baton Events: Judges tables shall be referred to as lanes. See below for floor plan. The recommendation is to run 6 to 8 lanes for these events (based on available size of the competition floor). The Music Coordinator and Announcer shall be seated in an area off the competition floor with an unobstructed view of all lanes. Tables shall be skirted as well as marked with Lane Number (on front of table and on the back of one judge s chair). The Set Number shall be displayed prominently near the competition floor. WBTF MANUAL Sec 11 International Cup Rules & Regulations. October 2016 Page 16

17 WBTF International Cup Rules and Regulations October Page 17 THE FOLLOWING ARE FOUR WAYS TO SET UP THE FLOOR FOR SOLO, 2-BATON & 3-BATON: FLOOR PLAN A Athlete Athlete Athlete Athlete Athlete Athlete FRONT (AUDIENCE) FLOOR PLAN B Athlete Athlete Athlete Athlete Athlete Athlete FRONT (AUDIENCE) FLOOR PLAN C Athlete Athlete Athlete Athlete Athlete Athlete FRONT (AUDIENCE) FLOOR PLAN D Athlete Athlete Athlete Athlete Athlete Athlete FRONT (AUDIENCE) WBTF MANUAL Sec 11 International Cup Rules & Regulations. October 2016 Page 17

18 WBTF International Cup Rules and Regulations October Page 18 Floor Set Up Artistic Twirl and Artistic Pair Events: In Artistic Twirl & Artistic Pair, a lane (performance area) shall be 39.5 feet (12 meters) across x 19 feet (6.0 meters) deep. The number of lanes will divided the floor into four (4) performance areas. Two tables must stay on the competition floor and two tables should stay outside the competition floor. Carpet or approved floor tape should be placed on the floor to mark the safe area. The horizontal marking should use carpet 39.5 ft or 28m in length and 9.5 ft or 3m in width. The vertical marking should use carpet 50 ft or 15m in length and 3 ft or 1m in width. A penalty of 0.1 will be deducted every time the athlete(s) leave the safe area (touch the carpet with one/two feet). 50 feet x 94 feet (15 X 28 meters) minimum (standard basketball floor size) Performance Area Safe Performance Area 39.5 ft X 19 ft OR 12 m X 6 m Area 39.5 ft X 19 ft OR 12 m X 6 m 12 ft or 3 m Judges Table 6 ft or 2 m Judges Table 12 ft or 3 m Performance Area Performance Area Safe 39.5 ft X 19 ft OR 12 m X 6 m Area 39.5 ft X 19 ft OR 12 m X 6 m Judges Table Judges Table Audience Floor Set Up Team & Artistic Group: Competition floor shall be clear and empty. Judges shall be seated in the stands. The Music Coordinator and Announcer shall be seated in an area off the competition floor with an unobstructed view of the floor. During competition, a marker approved by the facility (e.g. tape, pylon) shall be used to designate the floor boundaries in each corner and the center of competition floor shall be marked. COMPETITION & ANNOUNCING PROCEDURES WBTF MANUAL Sec 11 International Cup Rules & Regulations. October 2016 Page 18

19 WBTF International Cup Rules and Regulations October Page 19 A printed Set System Program shall be developed to indicate the Order of Events and the order in which the competitors shall perform. The official Set System Program will be final following the close of registration on the day before the competition. It is the responsibility of the host country to distribute the final set system to all countries participating in the competition. (Clarifications) Solo, 2-Baton, 3-Baton, Artistic Twirl & Artistic Pair events Competition: The Set System shall list the names of each athlete (and his/her country) in each lane (indicating the event and division). For Set #1, the Announcer shall call the set number, then the name of the athlete (and his/her country name) on each lane that correspond to that set number. The athletes shall acknowledge to the judge (e.g.: releve with arms raised in a V ). After all athletes for that set have been introduced, the Announcer will then ask Are the judges ready?, say Music and each athlete will begin their routine when the music starts. Upon completion of the music, the Announcer will announce the next set number and introduce the athletes (and their country name) on each of the lanes. At this point, the Announcer will say Judges Score and the judges will use flashcards to indicate their scores to the athlete and the audience. Those athletes will leave the floor, the next will take their position in front of the judges, and the Announcer will ask Are the judges ready and then say Music. This procedure will continue until all sets are completed. NOTE: Scores for all individual & pair events are flashed following the athlete s performance. TEAM & ARTISTIC GROUP COMPETITION: The Set System shall list the names of each team/artistic Group (and its country) in each lane. Each team/artistic Group shall have a set number. The Announcer shall introduce the name of Set #1 team/artistic Group and its country. The team/artistic Group shall enter the floor from the judges left and take their position. The Announcer shall ask Judges Ready? and then say Music and the team/artistic Group shall begin their routine when the music starts. Upon completion of the routine and the athletes have exited the floor to the Judges Right, the Announcer shall state the next set number and introduce the next team/artistic Group to compete. When a team/artistic Group is finished, before introducing the next set, the Announcer shall say Judges please prepare your scores for (name of the team) and the team who performed previously shall return to the podium area. The Announcer shall say, Judges please show scores and read the scores. The team shall leave the podium area and the Announcer will state the next set number and the name of team/artistic Group, and then say Judges Ready? and say Music. This procedure will continue until all sets are completed. NOTE: Only scores for Team & Artistic Group are announced the set following their performance. WBTF MANUAL Sec 11 International Cup Rules & Regulations. October 2016 Page 19

20 WBTF International Cup Rules and Regulations October Page 20 NUMBER OF ROUNDS INTERNATIONAL CUP For Solo, 2-Baton, 3-Baton, Artistic Twirl & Artistic Pair: 1. All events and all divisions will have two rounds of competition, with a Semi-Final round depending on entries. They begin with a Preliminary Round and end with a Final Round. 2. For divisions of 20 or fewer, the top 10 move to Finals. The remaining athletes have completed competition. 3. For divisions of 21 to 40, the top 5 from the Preliminary Round move directly to Finals and are ranked 1st to 5th. The next 10 (Preliminary places 6 through 15) move to the Semi-Final Round. 4. From the Semi-Final Round, the top 5 move to the Finals and are ranked 6th to 10th. 5. For divisions of 41 or more, the top 5 from the Preliminary Round move directly to Finals and are ranked 1st to 5th. The next 15 (Preliminary places 6 through 20) move to the Semi-Final Round. 6. From the Semi-Final Round, the top 5 move to Finals are ranked 6th to 10th. 7. The Final Round consists of 10 athletes or less for all divisions, regardless of their starting size. For Team & Artistic Group Events: (Effective January 2014) All events and divisions will have two rounds of competition. They begin with a Preliminary Round and end with a Final Round. 1. For divisions of 20 or fewer, the top 6 teams or Artistic Groups move to the Finals. 2. For divisions of 21 or more, the top 10 teams or Artistic Groups move to the Finals. Exception: (Clarification January 2014) - The number of rounds of competition for each division will be determined based on the set system prepared and distributed to each country with their event registration package. - Athlete additions after the close of the entry deadline are not allowed - Scratches that occur after the completed set system has gone to print do not alter the scheduling of any Preliminary, Semi-Final or Final Rounds. WBTF MANUAL Sec 11 International Cup Rules & Regulations. October 2016 Page 20

21 WBTF International Cup Rules and Regulations October Page 21 FOR SOLO, TWO BATON, THREE BATON, ARTISTIC TWIRL & ARTISTIC PAIR: FOR TEAM AND ARTISTIC GROUP: WBTF MANUAL Sec 11 International Cup Rules & Regulations. October 2016 Page 21

22 WBTF International Cup Rules and Regulations October Page 22 Regarding Ties: 1. In a Prelim of 20 or fewer, all athletes tied for 10th will actually move to Finals In a Prelim of 41 or more, all athletes tied for 5th will move directly to Finals. The next 15 would still compete in the Semi-Round, but the number moving from Semi to Finals would only be enough to round out the Final Round field to 10 athletes. 2. In a Prelim of 21 to 40, all athletes tied for 5th in the Semi-Final Round would actually move to Finals) 3. See Charts on following pages of Tie Scenarios: WBTF MANUAL Sec 11 International Cup Rules & Regulations. October 2016 Page 22

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25 WBTF International Cup Rules and Regulations October Page 25 SCORING PROCEDURES ALL EVENTS & LEVELS: Judges will be provided with two Master Sheets listing the names of the athletes/teams/artistic Groups in each event and division they are assigned to judge. Judges shall use one Master for their own notations. The second is used to record the official score of each competitor and is sent to Tabulation. No score sheets will be issued; however, each athlete/team/artistic Group shall receive a copy of the Tabulation Master for each event and round they competed in at the conclusion of the Awards Ceremony. Judges for all events will use the Place Point Ordinal Scoring System of judging with the exception of the new WBTF Artistic Group event*. DETERMINATION OF PLACEMENT FOR SOLO, 2-BATON, 3-BATON, ARTISTIC TWIRL & ARTISTIC PAIR, TEAM EVENTS The Place Points (not the scores) received by each athlete shall be added together to determine the placements. Then the following steps will be utilized: Step #1 Any majority of firsts will determine the first place winner only. If there is not a majority of firsts, revert to the lowest total PLACE POINTS (adding up the places each athlete received). Place points determine all other placements only (lowest to highest). Example: If an athlete receives 1 st place from one judge and 2 nd place from the two other judges, that athlete s place points would total 5. She/he would place higher than any athlete who did not receive 2 firsts and who received a total of 6 place points or more. Step #2 When there is not a majority of firsts and there is a TIE in the place points, revert back to the total numerical score from all judges. The highest total score breaks the tie and determines the higher placement. Step #3 If you have followed Step #1 and Step #2 and a tie still remains, use the following procedure: a) in preliminary or semi-final rounds, all athletes tied in the last advancing position advance to the next round b) in final rounds, ties for any position other than first remain unbroken. Ties below first place will remain tied and one placement will be skipped. Example: a second place tie, the next place is fourth. c) in final founds, all athletes tied for first place must re-twirl for a panel of five judges to determine first and second place. WBTF MANUAL Sec 11 International Cup Rules & Regulations. October 2016 Page 25

26 WBTF International Cup Rules and Regulations October Page 26 DETERMINATION OF PLACEMENT FOR THE WBTF ARTISTIC GROUP EVENT* *Artistic Group is first scored by separate judging panels in 4 captions to determine an average score for each caption and then shall receive one total score out of a possible ONE HUNDRED by combining the average score of each caption less any penalites incurred. EXAMPLE TABULATION LAYOUT: NEW GROUP TABULATION SYSTEM International Cup: # of judges: 2 judges # of judges: 2 judges # of judges: 2 judges # of judges: 2 judges National or Continental # of judges: 1 judge # of judges: 1 judge # of judges: 1 judge # of judges: 1 judge NAME OF GROUP GENERAL EFFECT CHOREOGRAPHY & DESIGN BATON BODY TOTAL LESS PENALTIES FINAL JUDGE A JUDGE B AVERAGE JUDGE C JUDGE D AVERAGE JUDGE E JUDGE F AVERAGE JUDGE E JUDGE F AVERAGE NUMERICAL TIMING CONTENT RESTRICTIONS TOTAL NET FINAL 40 PTS. 40 PTS. SCORE 30 PTS. 30 PTS. SCORE 15 PTS. 15 PTS. SCORE 15 PTS. 15 PTS. SCORE SCORE 5 PTS. 10 PTS. PENALTIES SCORE PLACE GROUP GROUP GROUP GROUP NOTES: JUDGE E & F JUDGE BOTH THE BATON & BODY CAPTIONS 6 JUDGES + 2 PENALTIES JUDGE X JUNIOR 6 JUDGES + 2 PENALTIES JUDGE X SENIOR IF THERE ARE TWO JUDGES USED FOR DROPS THE AVERAGE DROP PENALTY IS RECORDED IF THERE ARE NOT ENOUGH JUDGES AVAILABLE 1 JUDGE MAY BE USED PER CAPTION 3 JUDGES = 1 PENALTY JUDGE CONTENT RESTRICTION JUDGE MAY BE ONE OF THE PENALTY JUDGES IF THERE ARE NOT ENOUGH JUDGES AVAILABLE SW - Sept REGARDING TIES IN THE NEW ARTISTIC GROUP EVENT: If there is a tie in the Total Net Score, use the following procedure: a) in preliminary round, all Artistic Groups tied in the last advancing position advance to the next round b) in final rounds, ties for any position other than first remain unbroken. Ties below first place will remain tied and one placement will be skipped. Example: a second place tie, the next place is fourth. c) in final founds, all Artistic Groups tied for first place must re-compete for a panel of five judges to determine first and second place. WBTF MANUAL Sec 11 International Cup Rules & Regulations. October 2016 Page 26

27 WBTF International Cup Rules and Regulations October Page 27 TABULATION PROCEDURES AND PENALTIES Tabulation shall use the WBTF International Cup Computer Tabulation Programs. Solo, 2-Baton, 3-Baton, Artistic Twirl & Artistic Pair Events Shall receive one score out of a possible TEN. A 1 point deduction per infraction per judge will be assessed including material that is more than the written contrictions. A 1% penalty which equals a one tenth (.1) point penalty per drop will be deducted from each judges score. Drops will be recorded by each Judge on the Timing/ Sheet. Breaks, slips, non-2/3-baton material shall not be deducted from the score but the effect on the outcome will be considered in the judge s final mark. The WBTF Timing & Sheet will be used to indicate content restriction penalties, drops and any other penalties that might occur..(e.g.: under time, over time, leaving floor early, etc). Penalties are flashed separately by the penalty judge and are not reflected in the scores that are displayed by the judges immediately after the performance. Other for Solo, 2-Baton, 3-Baton, Artistic Twirl & Artistic Pair Events Any athlete(s) leaving the floor, before the end of the music has been reached (for reasons other than illness,first aid, music and costume problems*) =.2 pts. (Deducted from each Judges Score) DISQUALIFICATION: Any athlete(s) leaving the floor, before or after the end of the music has been reached due to an unsportsmanlike attitude of disgust, anger, disappointment, unprofessionalism, etc. is cause for DISQUALIFICATION (NO score). The assessment of the judges panel as to which type of departure is taken should be their decision. Team & Artistic Group Events Shall receive one score out of a possible ONE HUNDRED. Team the following penalty for including material that is more than the written restrictions above shall be assessed for each illegal element: 10 points deduction per infraction from each judge s score Artistic Group the following penalty for including material that is more than the written restrictions above shall be assessed for each illegal element: 10 points deduction per infraction from the judge total average score Team - A 1% penalty which equals a one point (1.0) point penalty per drop will be deducted from each judge s score. Drops will be recorded by the Timing/ Judge on the Timing/ Sheet. Artistic Group - A 1% penalty which equals a one point (1.0) point penalty per drop will be deducted from judges total average score. Drops will be recorded by the Timing/ Judge on the Timing/ Sheet. NOTE: Two judges must be used to count drops for Team & Artistic Group. If the number of drops assessed differs between the two judges the average number is taken and will be rounded up to the next whole number. For example: Judge # 1 assesses 4 drops Judge # 2 assesses 3 drops The average of 3.5 is rounded up to 4 drops Breaks, slips, out of unison) shall not be deducted from the score but the effect on the routine will be considered in the judge s final mark. WBTF MANUAL Sec 11 International Cup Rules & Regulations. October 2016 Page 27

28 WBTF International Cup Rules and Regulations October Page 28 The WBTF Timing & Sheet will be used to indicate, time of the routine, content restriction penalties, and any other penalties that might occur.(e.g. under time, over time, leaving floor early, etc). Penalties are flashed separately for Teams by the penalty judge and are not reflected in the scores that are displayed by the judges immediately after the performance. Note: Scores and Penalties for Artistic Groups will be displayed. The results will be announced and posted by tabulation. TIMING PENALTY FOR ARTISTIC GROUPS AND TEAMS: Team: 3:00 min to 3:30 min with 10 sec. Leeway (2:50 to 3:40) Undertime/Overtime = 5 pts. (deducted from each Judge's Score) Artistic Group: 3:00 min to 3:30 min with 10 sec. Leeway (2:50 to 3:40) Undertime/Overtime = 5 pts. (deducted from Final Score) OTHER PENALTY FOR TEAM AND ARTISTIC GROUPS: Any athlete(s) leaving the floor, before or after the minimum time has been reached (for reasons other than illness, first aid, music and costume problems*) i.e. due to an unsportsmanlike attitude of disgust, anger, disappointment, unprofessionalism, etc. The assessment of the judges panel as to which type of departure is taken should be their decision. Team: Leaving Floor = 5 pts. (Deducted from each Judges Score) Artistic Group: Leaving Floor = 5 pts. (Deducted from Final Score) *The Chief Judge, the Technical Chair or the Judges Chair may stop the competition for reasons listed under the header COSTUME / FOOTWEAR / EQUIPMENT FAILURE - ALL EVENTS. WBTF MANUAL Sec 11 International Cup Rules & Regulations. October 2016 Page 28

29 WBTF International Cup Rules and Regulations October Page 29 POSTING OF RESULTS (Clarification January 2014) It is very important to post the Full Recaps in PDF Format showing all scores, all penalties, all placements and final placement. The Full Recap Sheet with the results displaying all scores, all penalties, & all placements of each round must be given to the WBTF President, Technical Advisor and Judges Chair for final check and approval prior to posting. Following approval of the WBTF Technical Advisor: 1) The Full Recap Sheet must be posted in PDF format (both in print and in electronic format) within two hours of the completion of the round. (Printed copies should be posted where they are visible to all coaches and athletes. Electronic copies should be ed to all technical advisors and country representatives.) NOTE: The PDF should be created in Placement order with the Set Numbers still displayed in the left hand column. 2) Copies of the Excel tabulation files with the results should also be given to the WBTF Website Administrator for website posting within 2 hours of completion of the round. DISTRIBUTION OF COMPLETE EXCEL TABULATION FILES: The following officials are approved to receive the Excel Tabulation Files upon completion: 1) WBTF President 2) WBTF Technical Advisor 3) WBTF Judges Chair 4) WBTF Website Administrator 5) Host Country Tabulation Department The Excel tabulation files, themselves, should not be distributed elsewhere. They are the actual tabulation system which is intellectual property of the WBTF. WBTF MANUAL Sec 11 International Cup Rules & Regulations. October 2016 Page 29

30 WBTF International Cup Rules and Regulations October Page 30 ENTRIES Entries are to be collected by each WBTF member federation and submitted to the host country. Entry collection mechanism should be open to all athletes regardless of organization/affiliation within each member country, namely Australia, Canada, Japan and the United States. No medical certificate is required. Each country may send in one full entry package to the organizers, containing all forms, etc. for all of their participants. Please see the mandatory entry deadline policy in Section 05 - COMPETITION ENTRY REGISTRATION PROCESS ATHLETE PASSPORT REQUIREMENT POLICY ATHLETE ELIGIBILITY: 1) Cup Events: International Cup, European Cup, Pan-Pacific Cup Athlete must hold citizenship or residency in the country they represent Athletes with dual/multiple citizenship/residency must make a choice on which country they will represent. This election will apply for a period of 4 years from the date of election. National Federations may establish additional eligibility requirements on athletes. 2) The policy includes the requirement that the athlete s country election applies to all WBTF events held within the 4-year period. CLARIFICATION: citizenship and residency as defined by each country s own citizenship legislation Entries MUST include Passports. (Passports are not required to be from your country of residence, but a valid passport is required for age and identity purposes.) HOTEL ACCOMMODATIONS: ALL participants and delegation members must stay at the sponsoring host hotels, no exceptions, if the host country has declared the policy is in effect for the event. The hotel options must be published at least one year in advance to give federations the time to plan and organize their arrangements. A rooming list must be given to the host country. WBTF MANUAL Sec 11 International Cup Rules & Regulations. October 2016 Page 30