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Maryland Baton Council, Inc. presents the 52 nd Annual USTA Maryland State Championships 2018 & Festival of the Future & Open Advanced Competition & Hosting Virginia State, Pennsylvania State, and District of Columbia Events Parkdale High School 6601 Good Luck Road, Riverdale, Maryland Directions: Route 495 to Kenilworth Avenue (Route 201 South) towards Bladensburg. Go approximately 2 miles, make a left onto Good Luck Road. Go approximately ¼ mile, school is located on right (in valley). Saturday, May 12, 2018 7:30 a.m. Doors Open, Practice Gym open to practice for today s performances 8:30 a.m. All Group Events: State Championship and Festival of the Future Teams, Corps, Trios, Groups, Poms, Trials & Pre-trials teams Free Style Critiques, Collegiate Critique, Festival Foundation Events (Modeling, Basic, Military, Presentation, Parade March, Body Forms, Rhythm Twirl) Compulsory and Movement Technique Evaluations and Full Team Retreat & Award Sunday, May 13, 2018 7:00 a.m. Doors Open, Practice Gym open for today s competitors. 8:00 a.m. Individual Events: State Championship and Finals followed by Festival of the Future Championship Events and Open Advanced. Retreat & Awards Deadline: Must be Postmarked by Monday, April 16, 2018 Entry Coordinator / Contest Director Terry Althoff (Cell) 301-412-4261 TSTwirl@aol.com DATE HAS BEEN CHANGED. PLEASE NOTE NEW DATES! Mail to: Terry Althoff /MD State Championships 12102 Round Tree Lane Bowie, MD 20715

General Information /Rules and Regulations Contest starts at 8:30 a.m. on Saturday and 8:00 a.m. on Sunday Doors open at 7:30 a.m. on Saturday and 7:00 a.m. on Sunday All USTA rules and regulations apply. Questions regarding USTA rules and regulations may be directed to the Parent Liaison table at all MD Council contests or contact a council representative. 3. USTA Membership: All participants must hold a USTA membership in own name for individual entries and pairs or pay Member-for-a-Day fee. Group or organization membership applicable for athletes entering ONLY foundation events (basic strut, military strut, parade march, presentation). Groups may hold a USTA group/organization membership, or each individual may hold individual membership. Application or apply online www.ustwirling.com. If you are not a current USTA member when you SUBMIT your entry, then you must include the member for a day fee. 4. Ages: Athletes must enter at the age they will be on Dec. 31, 2018. 5. Saturday Order of Events: Festival of the Future Teams, Trios, Poms, Corps, Championship Teams and Trios, FreeStyle and Collegiate Critiques, Festival Foundation Events (Modeling, Basic, Military, Presentation, Parade March, /Body Forms, Rhythm Twirl) Compulsory and Movement Technique Evaluations. Full Team Retreat & Awards. 6. Sunday Order of Events: State Championship and Finals, Festival of the Future Championship Events and Advanced Open (Dance Twirl, Strut, Solo, Two Baton, Three Baton). Retreat and Awards. 7. Set System: All athletes / groups must twirl on designated set numbers. Missed turn, no twirl. 8. Festival Eligibility: a) State residents only for State championship events. b) Festival events: foundation, championship, modeling, and Advanced Open, CAS evaluations, and Freestyle open to all participants. c) Athlete/group must compete at eligibility level as of midnight on the entry deadline date. Changes in level after entry is mailed but on or before entry deadline date must be reported immediately to: Terry Althoff (TSTwirl@aol.com) Failure to comply may result in disqualification. 9. To determine levels: Novice no competitive first place awards in that event. Beginner won less than 5 competitive first place awards in that event. Intermediate won less than 10 competitive first place awards in that event. 10. Combining Levels: Contest Director has the right to divide or combine Festival championship, foundation, modeling & Adv. Open divisions. 1 Registration fee is in lieu of collecting spectator fees at the door. Organization fee $25 per team with $150 cap per organization. Individual fee is $20 per athlete (instate). Out of state fee $25 per athlete. All fees must accompany entry. 1 For safety purposes: No flash photography or video lighting allowed. Water, wax or rosin powder not allowed in the competition area. 13. Footwear: No hard-soled shoes or boots allowed on the gym floor. 14. Conduct: Anyone conducting him/herself in an unsportsmanlike manner or damaging school or personal property will be dismissed from the school without refund by the contest director or President of the Council. Entry Instructions and Information ENTRIES NOT MEETING THE FOLLOWING REQUIREMENTS WILL BE RETURNED. Deadline: All entries must be POSTMARKED by Monday, April 16, 2018. No metered mail, phone entries, or mail that requires signatures. No Text entries or drop off entries. NO LATE ENTRIES. Emailed entries accepted with scanned and signed entry form and credit card information for electronic payment. Payment in full must accompany entry by check or money order made payable to MD Baton Council, or complete electronic payment information. $25 fee for returned checks. No refunds will be made for overpayment of contest fees. 3. Entry Confirmation by e-mail. 4. Group and Individual Contest Lineup: will be sent by e-mail. Mail to: Terry Althoff / MD State Championships, 12102 Round Tree Lane, Bowie, MD 20715 Questions or concerns: Please e-mail Terry Althoff at TSTwirl@aol.com. If no e-mail, please call or text Terry between 4:00 p.m. and 8:00 p.m. at 301-412-426 Leave name, athlete s name, and a detailed message.

3. 3. 4. Womens Solo: Mens Solo: Strut: Dance Twirl: Two Baton: Three Baton: INDIVIDUAL INFORMATION OFFICIAL STATE CHAMPIONSHIPS - SUNDAY INDIVIDUAL EVENTS SOLO PAIRS & DANCE TWIRL PAIRS Primary: Juvenile: Junior: Senior: Combined ages of 0-18 years Combined ages of 19-26 years Combined ages of 27-34 years Combined ages of 35 years and older Winners in each pairs division will be state champions. Awards: 1 st through 7 th Competition for State championship individual events will begin at the combined age divisional level. Primary and Juvenile athletes will finish competition with the Divisional (Semi-Final) round. Each winner at the Divisional round is considered the Divisional champion. The first and second place winners in the combined age divisional (semi-final) rounds for Junior, Senior, and Adult are the competitors in the final round for each event competing for the title of State Grand Champion. Awards: Divisionals: 1 st 7 th ; Finals: 1 st 3 rd FESTIVAL AND OPEN ADVANCED - SUNDAY USTA FESTIVAL CHAMPIONSHIP EVENTS Solo: Novice, Beginner, Intermediate USTA Strut: Novice, Beginner, Intermediate Dance Twirl: Novice, Beginner, Intermediate Two Baton: Novice, Beginner, Intermediate Three Baton: Novice, Beginner, Intermediate Pairs: Novice, Beginner, Intermediate DT Pairs: Novice, Beginner, Intermediate Ages same as State Championship. Winners in each division will be festival champion; one round of competition (no final round). Festival champion titles for beginner and intermediate events only no novice titles. Awards: 1 st through 5 th 3. OPEN ADVANCED EVENTS Solo, USTA Strut, Dance Twirl, and Two Baton, Pairs, Dance Twirl Pairs Ages same as State Championship. Awards: 1 st through 3 rd UNSANCTIONED OPEN EVENTS NBTA Solo: Novice, Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced NBTA X-Strut: Novice, Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced Ages same as State Championship. Awards: 1 st through 3 rd FESTIVAL FOUNDATION, CAS AND CRITIQUES - SATURDAY FESTIVAL FOUNDATION & MODELING EVENTS Modeling(Dress/Costume): Basic Strut, Military Strut: Parade March, Presentation: Body Forms, Rhythm Twirl: 3. 4. 5. Nov, Beg, Int & Adv in all events except Dress, Sportswear. Body Forms levels C-BII. Rhythm Twirl levels C-AAA. Body Forms and Rhythm Twirl are competitive events. Modeling events are unsanctioned No festival titles for foundation and modeling events. Awards: 1 st 5 th. Additional places if 10 or more entries. CAS EVALUATIONS Compulsories, Movement Technique See USTA rule book for CAS information FREESTYLE CRITIQUES Open to any athlete. Performance with one baton. Own selection of music. Time limits to follow USTA Trials/Pre-Trials rules. COLLEGIATE CRITIQUES To be held after State Groups. Open to athletes who are enrolled in a college or university, with one or multiple batons to the university fight song and a musical selection of the athlete s choice. Time Limit 1:50-3:10. (MD exception: high school seniors trying out for college allowed for critique) Festival Eligibility: Athletes from all states are eligible for festival foundation, festival championship, and modeling events, compulsory evaluations, open advanced, unsanctioned open events and Free Style. Athletes must compete at eligibility level (nov, beg, etc.) as of April 16, 2018. Any changes after entry is mailed but on or before April 16 must be reported immediately to: Terry Althoff (e-mail: TSTwirl@aol.com; 301-412-4261). Failure to comply may result in disqualification.

2018 MARYLAND STATE w/ VA / PA / DC Events INDIVIDUAL ENTRY USTA# Name Birthdate Age (on 12-31-18) Address City State Zip Phone ( ) Parent/guardian Email Coaches (All for the last year) Group Affiliation Waiver/Indemnity of Liability: I accept full responsibility for any accident or injury that may occur, and I will not hold the USTA, MD Baton Council, or the host facility and all their officers liable. (Athlete may sign for him/herself if over 18) (additional signature for pair partner if not entering additional individual events) Parent/Guardian Signature: Date Parent/Guardian Signature (for pair partner) Date Please do not staple checks to form. Circle/highlight events entering complete all information including TOTAL. STATE CHAMPIONSHIP EVENTS: Circle: Maryland Virginia Pennsylvania District of Columbia Championship Events ($26) Solo Pairs ($36) Dance Twirl Pairs ($36) Women s Solo Dance Twirl Two Baton Men s Solo Strut Three Baton (#) Events @ $26 = $ Modeling Events ($13) Saturday (Unsanctioned) Dress Costume Foundation Events ($13) Saturday Basic Military ParadeMarch Primary (comb 0-18) Juvenile (comb 19-26) Junior (comb 27-34) Senior (comb 35+) Primary (comb 0-18) Juvenile (comb 19-26) Junior (comb 27-34) Senior (comb 35+) Partner USTA # Birthdate Name Age Partner USTA # Birthdate Name Age Only one member send entry; include FULL payment for both. (#) pairs @ $36 each: $ Total for State Championship Events $ MARYLAND FESTIVAL OF THE FUTURE AND ADVANCED OPEN EVENTS Nov Beg Int Adv Nov Beg Int Adv Nov Beg Int Adv Presentation Nov Beg Int Adv Body Forms level Rhythm Twirl level (#) Events @$13 = $ Festival Championship Events ($19) Solo Nov Beg Int Dance Twirl Strut Two Baton Three Baton Nov Beg Int Nov Beg Int Nov Beg Int Nov Beg Int (#) Events @$19 = $ Advanced Open Events ($19) Solo Strut DT 2Bat 3Bat (#) Events @$19 = $ Festival Solo Pairs ($24) Pri (comb 0-18) Juv (comb 19-26) Jr (comb 27-34) Sr (comb 35+) Nov Nov Nov Nov Partner USTA # Name Age Birthdate Beg Int Beg Int Beg Int Beg Int Festival Dance Twirl Pairs ($24) Pri (comb 0-18) Nov Beg Int Juv (comb 19-26) Nov Beg Int Jr (comb 27-34) Nov Beg Int Sr (comb 35+) Nov Beg Int Partner USTA # Name Age Birthdate Only one member send entry; include FULL payment (#) pairs @ $24 each: $ Unsanctioned Open Events ($19) NBTASolo Nov Beg Int Adv NBTAX-Strut Nov Beg Int Adv (#) Events @$19 = $ Total for Festival and Open Advanced Events $ COMPULSORY/MOVEMENT TECHNIQUE EVALUATIONS (Saturday) (C/B $10 B1/BII $13 A/AA/AAA/Elite $14 Short Program $26) Circle levels: Compulsories: C B BI BII A AA AAA Elite Movement Tech: C B BI BII A AA AAA Elite Total Compulsory And Movement Technique Evaluations $ FREE STYLE and COLLEGIATE CRITIQUES ($32) ( Saturday) Circle entries: Free Style critique Level: Free Style Pairs critique Level: Collegiate critique Total CAS Evaluations & Free Style & Pairs Critiques $ Deadline: Must be POSTMARKED by April 16, 2018. Checks payable to: MD Baton Council. All fees must be enclosed! Mail to: Terry Althoff/MD State Championships, 12102 Round Tree Lane, Bowie, MD 20715 Registration Fee: $20 for Maryland Athletes. $25 for out of state athletes. For Pairs: Add extra $00 surcharge & $20/$25 registration fee if partner is not in other individual events. Please send on one entry only with payment enclosed for both members. USTA membership number is REQUIRED. Total for individual events $ Surcharge $ 00 Member for a Day ($12) $ Registration fee (all) $20 / $25 TOTAL ENCLOSED $

STATE CHAMPIONSHIP AND FESTIVAL GROUP INFORMATION Team divisions (Twirl & Dance Twirl): Primary 0-9.99; Juvenile 10-13.99; Junior 14-17.99; Senior 18+ Tiny Tot Dance Twirl Teams: All members must be age 7 or under on Dec. 31, 2017. (beg & int no adv). Categories: Small 4-8 members; Large 9+ members. Levels: State Championship (adv); Festival (beg & int). Trios Teams: Own music. Three twirling members. Tot (Unsanctioned)/Prim/Juv/Jr/Sr 3. Corps divisions: Parade corps Nov and Juv (unsanctioned), Junior(0-15), Senior (16+); Show corps Junior (0-15), Senior (16+); Show team Prim, Juv, Jr, Sr. Corps Categories: Parade corps/show Corps 8 or more members (no small/large). Show Team Small/Large. Levels: Parade Corps Nov (unsanctioned), A Class, Open; Show Corps / Show Team A Class, Open. 4. Pom Teams: Tot, Pri, Juv, Jr, Sr ages same as DT teams. Unsanctioned. Categories: Trio/Small/Large same as DT teams. 5. To determine age division: Average the ages of the members (twirling members only for corps), (not average age for tots) 6. Teams may compete in only one age category per event unless there is a 25% or more change in team personnel. 7. Each group will have the option of competing in an older age division than that of their average age if there is at least one member whose age is within that higher age division. 8. Time limits: Twirl teams 3-4 minutes; Dance Twirl teams 2-3 minutes; Trio teams 2-3 minutes; Show corps 4-6 minutes; Parade corps 2-3 minutes (forward prog. 1:30); Show Team 2-3 minutes; Pom Teams Tot/Pri maximum 2 minutes, Juv/Jr/Sr maximum 3 minutes; All groups have a 10 second leeway for minimum and maximum times. 9. Parade corps pass in review not allowed (2 point penalty). 10. To determine levels: Beginner won less than 5 competitive first place awards; Intermediate won less than 10 first place awards. 1 Lineups will be sent to directors approximately 10 days before contest via e-mail on file in USTA database. 1 Awards: 1 st through 3 rd places. 13. USTA MD,VA, PA State and DC Championship Titles are earned in the following group events: Adv Twirl and Dance Twirl teams, Adv Trio, Parade Corps, Show Corps, Show Team (not unsanctioned events). 14. Team Restriction: Twirl Teams and Dance Twirl teams who choose to compete in both categories MUST adhere to the following regulations: a) must compete with different routines understanding that selected sections may be used in both routines (i.e. 2-baton or 3- baton section, finger series, or rolls, etc); b) must utilize completely different song/music selections. 15. New Event 2018- Artistic Group: 3-3 ½ min with 10 sec leeway. One level, 10+ members. Min age 1 Group may consist of members of both sexes if so desired: See rulebook on USTA website for content restrictions and other pertinent information. ENTRY INSTRUCTIONS Entries must POSTMARKED by April 16, 2018. NO PHONE ENTRIES. No mail that must be signed for. No metered mail, No Text entries or drop off entries. NO LATE ENTRIES. Checks and money orders must be made payable to MD Baton Council. Electronic payment also available. Email entries accepted with electronic payment. All entries must be accompanied by a roster listing team/corps members, ages (on Dec. 31, 2018), USTA membership numbers, birthdates, and average ages for each team/corps. It must also list musical selections for all teams if not listed on entry form. 3. If you have two (or more) teams in the same division (ex. 2 beg pri small dance twirl teams) indicate this in the Fill in Name column and enter the appropriate fee for both teams in the Fill in Fee Paid column. 4. All members of more than one team/corps must be designated on the roster listing the name of the other groups with category, level and age division specified. This includes members who may belong to more than one organization. 5. Team Entry Fee includes USTA surcharge. Registration fee is $25 per team capped at $150 per organization and includes facility fee. 6. USTA membership numbers must be provided on entry form. All participants must hold some form of USTA membership or pay the Member-for-a-day fee. 7. State teams are the advanced teams competing for the state championship title. Mail Entry Form to: Terry Althoff / MD State Championships, 12102 Round Tree Lane, Bowie, MD 20715 Questions or concerns: Please e-mail to: TSTwirl@aol.com. If no e-mail, please call or text Terry Althoff between 4:00 p.m. and 8:00 p.m. (301-412-4261) and leave a detailed message.

Organization Address Phone ( ) 2018 MARYLAND STATE w/ VA / PA / DC Events GROUP ENTRY Circle: Maryland Virginia Pennsylvania District of Columbia USTA Group/Org # Director City State Zip E-mail Coach(es) TWIRLING TEAMS DANCE TWIRL TEAMS Event/ Division Music Name of Team Fee Fee Paid Event/ Division Music Name of Team Fee Fee Paid State Pri Sm $57 State Pri Sm $57 State Juv Sm $57 State Juv Sm $57 State Jr Sm $57 State Jr Sm $57 State Sr Sm $57 State Sr Sm $57 Beg Pri Sm $47 Beg Pri Sm $47 Beg Juv Sm $47 Beg Juv Sm $47 Beg Jr Sm $47 Beg Jr Sm $47 Beg Sr Sm $47 Beg Sr Sm $47 Int Pri Sm $47 Int Pri Sm $47 Int Juv Sm $47 Int Juv Sm $47 Int Jr Sm $47 Int Jr Sm $47 Int Sr Sm $47 Int Sr Sm $47 State Pri Lg $57 State Pri Lg $57 State Juv Lg $57 State Juv Lg $57 State Jr Lg $57 State Jr Lg $57 State Sr Lg $57 State Sr Lg $57 Beg Pri Lg $47 Beg Pri Lg $47 Beg Juv Lg $47 Beg Juv Lg $47 Beg Jr Lg $47 Beg Jr Lg $47 Beg Sr Lg $47 Beg Sr Lg $47 Int Pri Lg $47 Int Pri Lg $47 Int Juv Lg $47 Int Juv Lg $47 Int Jr Lg $47 Int Jr Lg $47 Int Sr Lg $47 Int Sr Lg $47 POM TEAMS (unsanctioned) (WRITE-IN Small, Large, or Trio) Beg Tiny Tot Sm $47 Event/ Division Sm/Lg/Trio Music Name of Team Fee Fee Paid Int Tiny Tot Sm $47 TinyTot $50 Beg Tiny Tot Lg $47 Prim $50 Int Tiny Tot Lg $47 Juv $50 TRIOS (Tiny Tot unsanctioned) Junior $50 Event/ Division Music Name of Team Fee Fee Paid Senior $50 State Primary $57 ARTISTIC GROUP State Juvenile $57 One Division: Name of Team Music Fee Fee Paid State Junior $57 $50 State Senior $57 SHOW CORPS Beg Tiny Tot $47 Fill in: ClassA/Open Jr/Sr Fill in name Fee Fee Paid Beg Prim $47 $70 Beg Juv $47 SHOW TEAM Beg Jr $47 ClassA/Open Prim/Juv/Jr/Sr Sm/Lg Fill in name Fee Fee Paid Beg Sr $47 $70 Int Tiny Tot $47 PARADE CORPS (Nov & Juv Unsanctioned) Int Prim $47 Nov/ClassA/Open Juv/Jr/Sr Fill in name Fee Fee Paid Int Juv $47 $56 Int Jr $47 TEAM FREESTYLE CRITIQUE Int Sr $47 Fill in Name Level Fee Fee Paid Total for Left Column Teams $ MAIL TO: Terry Althoff, MD State Championships, 12102 RoundTree Lane, Bowie, MD 20715 DEADLINE: MUST BE POSTMARKED BY April 16, 2018 $56 Total for Right Column Teams $ Member for a Day ($12/member) if applicable $ Registration Fee $25/team (max $150) $ TOTAL PAID FOR GROUPS $

Maryland Baton Council GROUP/TEAM ROSTERS Use one roster per group. Make copies for additional groups. Include all info requested. Group name Group Organization Music Attach list of names/divs of other groups these members will compete in. Enter Team Event. Enter the following if applicable: Age Division, Level, Group Size, # Members, # Aux members Team Event Avg Age Age Division Level Trio / Small / Large # of Members # Aux members # Name (put * by alternates) Age Birthdate USTA # # Name (Put *by alternates) Age Birthdate USTA # 1 16 2 17 3 18 4 19 5 20 6 21 7 22 8 23 9 24 10 25 11 26 12 27 13 28 14 29 15 30 Group name Group Organization Music Attach list of names/divs of other groups these members will compete in. Enter Team Event. Enter the following if applicable: Age Division, Level, Group Size, # Members, # Aux members Team Event Avg Age Age Division Level Trio / Small / Large # of Members # Aux members # Name (put * by alternates) Age Birthdate USTA # # Name (Put *by alternates) Age Birthdate USTA # 1 16 2 17 3 18 4 19 5 20 6 21 7 22 8 23 9 24 10 25 11 26 12 27 13 28 14 29 15 30

Maryland State Championship Commemorative T-Shirt Pre-orders only!!! $20 T-shirt orders must be received by May 1, 2018. Look for information on our Facebook page about ordering online. Make checks payable to: MD Baton Council Mail to: Vickie Simmers, 321 Nature Walk Lane, Pasadena, MD 2112 NO PHONE ORDERS. Pick up t-shirts at the parent liaison table at state competition. Name: Phone: Address: Group Name: Coach: Child Sizes CS CM CL Adult Sizes AS AM AL AXL A2X A3X (Please indicate number of each size ordering) TOTAL NUMBER OF SHIRTS (2X & 3X.$22) x $20.00 = Total ($22 for 2X and 3X sizes) * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * State Championships Souvenir Program Good Luck Lines and Boosters Good Luck Line /Booster Line $3/line Business card space $10 Quarter page ad $20 Half page ad $30 Full page ad $50 SPECIAL: Collect and submit $100 in ads/boosters RECEIVE FREE HALF PAGE AD FOR YOU or YOUR TEAM Submit $200 in ads for a FREE FULL PAGE Make check payable to: MD Baton Council Must be received by: May 1, 2018. Mail to: Terry Althoff, 12102 Round Tree Lane, Bowie, MD 20715 * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Maryland / Virginia / Pennsylvania / District of Columbia U.S.T.A. State Championships 2018 Winners Certificate Program Each athlete who places first in ANY individual or pairs event will be eligible to win a gift certificate towards a competition entry at a Maryland Baton Council sponsored competition. Each time an athlete places first in an event, his or her name will be entered into a drawing for a certificate. An athlete may only receive ONE certificate but the more first place wins an athlete has the better his or her chance will be to win a certificate. Winners Certificates will be chosen at the Saturday and Sunday Retreats following Awards.