ARNOLD BATON TWIRLING CHAMPIONSHIPS Ohio Expo Center, Cardinal Building, 717 E 17th Ave 9:00 am Open to all twirlers ages 2-25 Promoting twirling and related arts Competitions: The Arnold High School Twirler, Champion The Arnold Collegiate Twirler Champion and The Arnold Youth Twirler Champion Scholarships for championship winners Hosted by Twirl America Chair - Fran Hershey, email: flhershey@aol.com For competition applications and information email twirlamerica@gmail.com www.arnoldsportsfestival.com SPECTATOR ADMISSION: Daily Arnold Fitness EXPO Tickets can be purchased IN ADVANCE at www.ticketmaster.com/arnold (3 EXPO Tickets for $40; single for $15) or at the door for $20. 14 yrs. & under FREE if accompanied by an adult. Includes access to the Arnold Fitness EXPO and most events at the Columbus Convention Center as well as access to the Arnold SportsWorld and events at the Ohio Expo Center.
ARNOLD BATON TWIRLING CHAMPIONSHIPS INFORMATION ENTRY DEADLINE FEBRUARY 1, 2018 CHAMPIONSHIP EVENTS Arnold Twirl Champion 1 baton solo time limit 2:30 There will be a Champion for each age group and an overall twirl-off Champion Arnold Collegiate Feature Twirler Champion 1 baton solo for 1 minute then multiple batons max 2:30 total Must be a college student. Arnold Elite Twirl Champion Three events - 1 baton solo; 2-3 baton solo; Freestyle / Rhythmic with your own music Two levels: Juniors ages 8-14; Senior ages 15-25 Arnold Boys Twirl Champion 1 baton solo time limit 2:30 There will be a Champion for each age group and an overall twirl-off Champion MISS MAJORETTE OF THE ARNOLD Division: Little Miss / Juvenile / Preteen / Junior / Senior Levels: Novice / Beginner / Intermediate / Advanced Solo 40% Strut 40% Model 20% (costume model only) MR. MAJOR OF THE ARNOLD A new division for boys / young men 0-6 7-9 10-12 13-15 16+ Solo 60% and Military March 40% ELITE CHAMPIONSHIPS - If you placed in the advanced/elite level in any organization, then YOU are invited to enter the Elite Championships! Indicate on the entry form event, place, and organization of your win. Awards: Title events 1st Trophy or plaque, Banner and Scholarship; 2nd-5th Medal Scholarships awarded when there are 10 or more entrants in the division: Elite $100 Timing: Solo time max. 2:30; 2 baton and multiple baton max. 2:00; All Title events & Freestyle max. 2:30 Rules: NBTA will prevail, with exceptions - National level judges from NBTA, USTA, AAU, etc. have been invited to judge. Gymnastics will be allowed in Elite Freestyle only with the exception no aerials. All events carry equal value. Age groups for open contest: 0-6 7-9 10-12 13-15 16+
MISS PHOTOGENIC - Your photo could be on future brochures! Must be a twirling contestant in the Arnold Baton Twirling Championships to enter. Bring picture to directors table by 9 am. Two divisions: Jr. 0-12; Sr. 13+. Award will be: 1st Crown and sash; 2nd-3rd medals AWARDS CEREMONY: Awards for all Title events will be presented at the Awards Ceremony. Wear a costume for pictures. A photographer will be present at the contest and picture will be taken of Champions. ALL score sheets will be distributed at the completion of the contest for all announced results. Please have someone pick up your sheets and awards for you if you cannot stay. NO awards will be mailed. Awards for Title events will be 1st trophy or plaque, 2nd - 5th place medals. Open events will receive medals. The PROGRAM BOOK will include information about the contest and lane assignments. Remember to pre-order one for $5.00 with your entry. Programs will be available day of competition for $10.00. Good Luck Ads / Thank you messages: Send black and white copy ready message on white paper. MUST BE RECEIVED BY February 1, 2018 Full Page: $40.00; Half Page: $20.00; Business card size: $10.00 T-shirt info: *NEW* this year Fine Design is our new custom shirt vendor. No pre-ordering necessary. Design your own custom shirt at the contest this year! ORDER OF EVENTS: Open Best App model; Pageant Model; Basic & Military Strut; Open & Pageant Strut; Open & Pageant Solos; Open & Title 2 Baton; Open & Title 3 Baton NOTE: Contest directors reserve the right to change the order of the events listed above to keep the contest moving. We will attempt to have open events before title events. N.S.F. CHECKS will be charged a $35.00 fee. Sorry, NO refunds. Administrative work has been completed and awards have been ordered. NO LATE ENTRIES ACCEPTED!! Entry changes after the entry deadline will be charged a $10.00 fee UNLESS a 1 st place win forces you to advance to a higher division. Call immediately to change entry. Entries that are incomplete, not signed, or that do not include payment will NOT be processed until the problem is corrected.
ARNOLD TWIRL & PERFORMING ARTS CLINIC Saturday 4-6:30 Cost $55.00 FEATURING: ANNETTA LUCERO and other instructors Annetta Lucero is a legend in the world of baton twirling. Her accomplishments span decades and include three world championship titles. She is also a 2-time Guinness World Record Holder, a Cirque du Soleil special events artist, and a world-renowned choreographer. We are very fortunate to have her teach here in Ohio. In addition to teaching at the clinic, Annetta will also offer private lessons on Saturday and Sunday. Space is limited in the clinic and for private lessons. You must participate in competition to participate in the clinic and/or take a private lesson. Only paid participants can be in clinic area. Don t miss out! Sign up today! Teachers who bring 10 students may attend clinic for free. Please e-mail twirlamerica@gmail.com to register for private lessons and for more information.
2018 ARNOLD BATON TWIRLING CHAMPIONSHIPS ENTRY Name: Age (day of contest): DOB: / / Last First Address: City: State: Zip: E-mail address: Phone: ( ) Teacher(s): Make checks payable to Fran Hershey. Send completed entries to: Fran Hershey, P.O. Box 1183, Worthington, OH 43085 postmarked by Feb. 1, 2018 PLEASE CIRCLE EVENTS TO BE ENTERED OPEN EVENTS Beg Best Appearing $10.00 Adv Best Appearing $10.00 Novice X Strut $10.00 Beginner X Strut $10.00 Intermediate X Strut $10.00 Advanced X Strut $10.00 Basic Strut $10.00 Military Strut $10.00 Novice Solo $10.00 Beginner Solo $10.00 Intermediate Solo $10.00 Advanced Solo $10.00 Boys Solo $10.00 College Solo $10.00 Beginner 2 baton $10.00 Advanced 2 baton $10.00 Beginner 3 baton $10.00 Advanced 3 baton $10.00 Duets/Trios $10.00each Solo flag/rifle /duet $10.00 Miss Photogenic $20.00 Show Twirl $20.00 TITLE EVENTS Miss Arnold Model-costume $30.00 Arnold Twirl Champion $35.00 Arnold Boys Twirl Champion $35.00 Arnold Collegiate Twirl Champion $35.00 Arnold Elite Twirl Champion $35.00 Miss Majorette of the Arnold Nov Beg Int Adv Circle level $50.00 Mr. Major of the Arnold (1 level) $50.00 Clinic $55.00 TOTAL ENTRY FEES Program: # @$5.00 Good Luck Ads: TOTAL INCLUDED $ Elite Invitation: List Event Won Organization WAIVER/INDEMNITY OF LIABILITY: I agree to assume the risk of any injury that may happen to me (or my child) as a result of participation in the 2018 Arnold Baton Twirling Championships, I further agree to indemnify and hold the Contest Directors, TwirlAmerica and event organizer, its agents or employees harmless from any loss they may sustain as a result to injury to me (or my child) as a result of my participation in the event named above. I agree that my (or my child s) photo may be used for any lawful purpose, including publicity, illustration, advertising and web content. Parent/Guardian Signature Date
2018 Arnold Baton Twirling Championship GROUP ENTRY FORM Group name: Instructor: Address: City: State: Zip: Telephone: ( ) Email: Category Corps; Dance Twirl; Twirl Team; Pom; Color Guard Division Beginner or Advanced Ages Tiny Tot (0-5.99); Juvenile (6-8.99); Preteen (9-11.99); Junior (12-14.99); Senior (15+) Size Small (4-8 members) Large (9+) # Members 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Entry fee is $4.00 per member. Group Total included $