BATON TWIRLING COMPETITION

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1 BATON TWIRLING COMPETITION Sunday, July 31, 2016 Buckeye Sports Center Page 1 of 9

2 DIVISION: Baton Twirling Competitions Location: Buckeye Sports Center Sponsor: Twirl Explosion Entry Deadline: July 14, 2016 Event Date/Time: July 31, :00am Contest Directors: Kaye Nickoloff, Vermilion, OH Callene Derrick, Lorain, OH Event Notes: PLEASE NOTE ORDER OF EVENTS Starting Time - 9:00am Parade Corps & Corps Competition Parade Corps and Corps Team Competition Majorette Lines Team Solo Competition Solo Any single boy or girl up to age 21 as of July 31, 2016 may enter. Entries must be postmarked no later than the entry deadline, July 14, 2016 and must have a postage cancellation. Changes to the entry form will not be permitted after the entry form deadline, July 14, Make checks payable to the Twirl Explosion and mail to: Twirl Explosion Kaye Nickoloff 3664 Elizabeth Dr. Vermilion, OH A participation ticket for Fair admission will be sent upon receiving entry form and fee (no refunds). Tickets will be sent only for performers and directors. Contestants should plan to provide proof of age (i.e. driver s license, birth certificate, or medical record). Failure to prove age could result in disqualification. The competition will be held at the Buckeye Sports Center, east side of grounds (south of 17 th Avenue). Teams, Corps and Freestyle may use their own CD, ipod or MP3. A CD player will be provided (you may not use your own CD player). Please bring a back-up CD to the music table. If a back-up is not provided at the time of performance, you will be disqualified. The competition directors, staff, and the Ohio Expositions Commission will not be responsible for accidents, property loss, or injuries. Judges will evaluate the overall safety of performers. After entry deadline you will be notified of approximate time schedule. Page 2 of 9

3 DIVISION: Parade Corps $50 per Parade Corps Location: Sports Center Date/Time (Director s Table) : July 31, :30am (Parade Corps/Corps Directors Meeting) Event Date/Time: July 31, :00am Age Divisions (average ages): Primary with a cap of age 8 Juvenile with a cap of age 11 Junior with a cap of age 15 Senior with a cap of age 21 Average age includes all performing members. Unit, as a whole (including Feature Twirler), must be in forward motion at all times (until the last person crosses the finish line). Two points will be deducted for each infraction. Judging starts when the first person steps across the starting line and stops when the last person crosses the finish line. Must have eight or more baton-twirling members. Fire batons are not permitted. Violation of this rule will result in disqualification of the group. Performance area: 40 wide x 140 long. Twirling 30 points General Effect 40 points Marching & Maneuvering 30 points 2 nd place (each age division).. Trophy DIVISION: Corps $50 per Corps Location: Sports Center Date/Time (Director s Table) : July 31, :30am (Parade Corps/Corps Directors Meeting) Event Date/Time: July 31, :00am (immediately following Parade Corps Competition) Age Divisions (average ages): Primary with a cap of age 8 Time limit: 5-7 minutes Undertime/Overtime Flat Penalty -2.0 Juvenile with a cap of age 11 Time limit: 5-7 minutes Undertime/Overtime Flat Penalty -2.0 Junior with a cap of age 15 Time limit: 7-10minutes Undertime/Overtime Flat Penalty -2.0 Senior with a cap of age 21 Time limit: 7-10 minutes Undertime/Overtime Flat Penalty -2.0 Corps Competition will start immediately following the Parade Corps Competition. Timing begins when music starts and ends when music ends. Average age includes all performing members. Must have eight or more baton-twirling members. Fire batons are not permitted. Violation of this rule will result in disqualification of the group. Props and scenery pieces are permitted. Performance area: 40 wide x 140 long. Twirling 30 points General effect 40 points Routine Staging 30 points Page 3 of 9

4 DIVISION: Twirling Teams $8.00 per member per Team (max. $72.00) Location: Sports Center Age Divisions (average ages): Primary , Juvenile , Junior , and Senior Time limit: 2-4 minutes. Undertime/Overtime Flat Penalty -2.0 Must have three or more baton-twirling members in a team. Use of standard baton only. Fire batons/novelty props are not permitted. Violation of this rule will result in disqualification of group. Content 35 points General Effect 30 points Choreography 35 points DIVISION: Dance Twirl Teams $8.00 per member per Team (max. $72.00) Location: Sports Center Age Divisions (average ages): Primary , Juvenile , Junior , and Senior Time limit: 2-4 minutes. Undertime/Overtime Flat Penalty -2.0 Must have three or more baton-twirling members in a team. Use of standard baton only. Fire batons and novelty props are not permitted. Violation of this rule will result in disqualification of the group. Content 35 points General Effect 30 points Choreography 35 points Page 4 of 9

5 DIVISION: Show Teams $8.00 per member per Team (max. $72.00) Location: Sports Center Age Divisions (average ages): Primary , Juvenile , Junior , and Senior Time limit: 2-4 minutes (start to end of music). Undertime/Overtime Flat Penalty -2.0 Must have three or more members in a team. Novelty number, use of something other than standard baton. Fluff ball, streamers or any type of novelty item attached to standard baton is acceptable. Fire batons are not permitted. Violation of this rule will result in disqualification of the group. Props and scenery pieces are not permitted (no use of boxes/containers on competition floor to store show items in when not in use). Must manipulate any item used on the floor to avoid it being a prop. Content 35 points General Effect 30 points Choreography 35 points DIVISION: Majorette Lines $8.00 per member per Team (max. $72.00) Location: Sports Center Age Divisions: Junior High, High School, College Time limit: 2-4 minutes. Undertime/Overtime Flat Penalty A majorette line consists of twirlers who have become members through an official selection process through the college/high school/junior high band organization. Must have three or more baton-twirling members in a majorette line. Use of standard baton only. Fire batons and novelty props are not permitted. Violation of this rule will result in disqualification of the group. Content 35 points General Effect 30 points Choreography 35 points Page 5 of 9

6 DIVISION: Solo & Duets Twirling Solo $8.00 per Event/Duets $16.00 per Event Location:Sports Center Age Divisions: 0-6, 7-8, 9-10, 11-12, 13-15, and Any age event may be COMBINED if less than three (3) are entered in the event. Fire batons are not permitted. A twirl-off of first place winners in the Advanced Solo Twirling divisions will be held. Winner will receive the Ohio State Fair Grand Champion Trophy. An Advanced contestant is one who has won three first place awards in the event entered. For example, once you have won three first places from any organization in solo you are restricted to Advanced competition only in that event. Advanced contestants cannot enter Beginner events. Beginners may enter both beginners and advanced events. Any age event may be COMBINED if less than three (3) are entered in the event. Judging Guidelines (Solo Twirling/Two Batons//Three Batons/Duets): Variety, Difficulty, Accuracy of Twirls, Showmanship A score out of 100 points will be determined from the above guidelines. Penalties will be deducted. The Final Score will determine the placement. Class - Solo: 1 st 2 nd 3 rd 1. Modeling Sportswear.. Trophy Medal Medal May use beach ball, bat, etc to accent sporty looking outfit or may wear casual clothing. Floor pattern is participant s choice. 2. Best Appearing Fancy Costume (standard baton only, if baton used)... Trophy Medal Medal Model in a T formation baton optional. 3. Basic Strut (standard baton only)... Trophy Medal Medal Straight stick baton on or off the arm (no flourishes); 8 count box/square 4. Fancy strut (standard baton only)... Trophy Medal Medal Fancy costume not required; floor pattern not required; no time limit) 5. Military Strut (standard baton only).... Trophy Medal Medal Military costume not required; 8 count box/square 6. Beginner Solo Twirling (1-2 minutes) Standard baton only Trophy Medal Medal Solo twirling time starts with opening pose and ends with closing pose 7. Two Batons ( minutes) Two standard batons only Trophy Medal Medal Solo twirling time starts with opening pose and ends with closing pose 8. Advanced Solo Twirling ( minutes) Standard baton only Trophy Medal Medal Solo twirling time starts with opening pose and ends with closing pose Class Duets/Pairs (timing minutes): 1 st 2 nd 3 rd 9. Juvenile (combined ages 20 and under) Standard baton only... Trophy Medal Medal 10. Junior (combined ages 21-26) Standard baton only... Trophy Medal Medal 11. Senior (combined ages 27-42) Standard baton only.... Trophy Medal Medal ADDITIONAL EVENTS: 1 st 2 nd 3 rd 12. Three Batons ( minutes) Three standard batons only.. Trophy Medal Medal Junior (ages 0-12) Senior (ages 13-21) 13. Freestyle/Rhythmic Twirl ( minutes) Standard baton only Critique Only In this event, a twirler must perform and move in sync with music chosen by the athlete. The contestant should vary the speed of the baton to match the timing changes of the music. Only one standard baton is permitted, and no props are allowed. The recorded critique will be ed to athlete and/or coach within 24 hours. Page 6 of 9

7 SOLO BATON TWIRLING COMPETITION 2016 ENTRY FORM Name: Birthdate: Address: Age (as of day of competition): City: County: State: Zip: Day Time Phone No.: - - Cell Phone: - - Duet/Pairs Partner (if applicable) Partner Birthdate: **Confirmation will be sent when entry is processed** Coach: Coach Modeling Sportswear... $8.00 Best Appearing Fancy Costume... $8.00 Basic Strut... $8.00 Fancy Strut... $8.00 Military Strut... $8.00 Beginner Solo Twirling... $8.00 Advanced Solo Twirling... $8.00 Duets/Pairs Twirling... $16.00 (Only one person in the pair sends in entry) Two Batons... $8.00 Three Batons... $8.00 Freestyle/Rhythmic Twirl... $25.00 Check #: TOTAL ENCLOSED $ I agree that all photos taken of my group or of anyone that I have responsibility for during this competition, shall become the sole property of the Ohio State Fair. Such photographs may be used at the Fair's discretion without compensation to or prior approval from me. Parent/Guardian Signature Entry Deadline Date: Thursday, July 14, 2016 MAKE CHECK PAYABLE TO: Twirl Explosion Mail completed entry form and check to: Twirl Explosion Kaye Nickoloff 3664 Elizabeth Dr. Vermilion, OH Page 7 of 9

8 GROUP BATON TWIRLING COMPETITION 2016 ENTRY FORM Director's Name: Address: City: County: State: Zip: Day Phone No.: - - Cell: - - Other: - - Director s **Confirmation will be sent when entry is processed** Each team/corps must be on a separate entry form. Duplicate when necessary Entry fee is $8.00 per member per Team (max. $72.00) and $50 per Corps or Parade Corps CORPS/TEAM ROSTER Corps/Team/Majorette Line School Name Category Age Division Example: Twirl Explosion Disney Favorites Example: Parade Corps, Corps, Twirling Team, Dance Twirl Team, Show Team, Majorette Line Name: Category: Division: Average Age = Entry Deadline Date: Thursday, July 14, 2016 Mail completed entry form and check to: Twirl Explosion Kaye Nickoloff 3664 Elizabeth Dr. Vermilion, OH Page 8 of 9 Example: Primary, Juvenile, Junior, Senior Junior High, High School, College Athlete Name Age (as of 7/31/16) Birthdate I agree that all photos taken of my group or of anyone that I have responsibility for during this competition, shall become the sole property of the Ohio Expositions Commission. Such photographs may be used at the Commission's discretion without compensation to or prior approval from me. Director's Signature Entry fee for this entry $ MAKE CHECK PAYABLE TO: Twirl Explosion

9 OHIO STATE FAIR CHAMPION BATON TWIRLER 1966 Judy Kassouf 1991 Jennifer Faulk 1967 Dale White 1992 Ronnica Shoemaker 1968 Kathy Kramer 1993 Ami Seymour 1969 Marva Mosier 1994 Jena Walters 1970 Karen Oranic 1995 Jena Walters 1971 Candy Franck 1996 Ami Seymour 1972 Mindy Skinner 1997 Michelle Hershey Sposito 1973 Holly Mayer 1998 Amber Meyers 1974 Tami Thomas 1999 Jillien Zudell 1975 Cindy McAbee 2000 Alyssa Speicher 1976 Crissy Brooks 2001 Jonathan Burkin 1977 Diane Hough 2002 Jonathan Burkin 1978 Christy Hayes 2003 Jonathan Burkin 1979 Tawny Broadbent 2004 Bethany Lawson 1980 Sandra Thompson 2005 Sami Weiss 1981 Shelley Secka 2006 Jonathan Burkin 1982 Tawny Broadbent 2007 Jayna Kubuske 1983 Missy Townsend 2008 Jayna Kubuske 1984 Ginny Tennenbaum 2009 Caitlin Seifert 1985 Ann Wolf 2010 Caitlin Seifert 1986 Misty Lee Krouse 2011 Chelsea Thompson 1987 Mindy Harmon 2012 Miranda Van Hoozen 1988 Darcie Fulk 2013 Madison Eis 1989 Staci Wise 2014 Mary Costello 1990 Mindy Harmon 2015 Madison Atkinson Page 9 of 9