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NEW TWIRLING FAMILY INFORMATION PACKAGE

Prepared by:

The Southern California Baton Boosters Association (SCBBA)

Executive Board and

Committee Members

Dedicated to Mary Foster (original author)

Updated: February 2019

Contents History of Twirling ………………………………………………………..….3

List of California Champions at National and World Events …………….3

What is the Southern California Baton Boosters Association (SCBBA)?....9

How to Join SCBBA ……………………………………………………….…9

SCBBA Gratuities ………………………………………………………..…...9

Officers and Committee Members ……………………………………… 10

Twirling Organizations and Publications …………………….…………...11

Pageants and Contests:…………………………………………….…..…..11 What is AYOP? What is a pageant? What are the California State Championships? What are the Western Region Championships? What is the California Miss Majorette Pageant?

Contest Checklist ………………………………………………………..….12

Contest Protocol…………………………………………………………… 13

Suggestions from the SCBBA ………………………………………..……14 Hair, Costumes Modeling Attire, Shoes Where to purchase twirling supplies Good Luck Gifts Use of cameras/videos

SCBBA Website…………………………………………………………..….15

Contest Result Tracking ……………………………………………...……..16

SCBBA Membership Form ……………………………………………...….17 2

History of Baton Twirling The following is taken from Who’s Who in Baton Twirling, 1987 Edition.

Twirling Progress Baton twirling can be traced back many decades to Siam, Arabia and the Samoan Islands where a “far- cry” form of twirling was used for ceremonial dance and celebration. Spears, knives and guns were manipulated in a manner that resembles many of the movements found in twirling today. The first sign of baton twirling in America was the early juggling drum majors who performed feats of balance and dexterity that would amaze even the most critical of modern day twirlers. Probably the greatest of early performers was Major C. W. Booth, of Chicago, who performed in every civilized country in the world. Later, it was the Major who was directly responsible for the popularity growth of baton twirling, as we know it today. Until the early thirties baton twirling was practiced exclusively by men. Batons were very large and heavy. When the majorette made her debut, shorter and lighter batons became evident. The first major baton twirling contest was held during the summer of 1935 as a feature of the colorful Chicagoland Music Festival. From 1935 through 1940, Chicago was the twirling capitol. In 1938, Major Booth conceived the idea of a twirling organization to further baton twirling. His dream soon became a reality and club was known as he “All Star Twirling Club.” Twirling’s greatest advancements were made from 1945 to present day. Twirling in California California had its debut into the National Champion winners’ circle when Roberta Fern Caswell from Palo Alto, California won the NBTA Junior Championship on January 30, 1955. In the years following, California twirlers placed in the Top Eight at the National Championship but it was not until 1959 when Christine Marshall from Fullerton, California, won the Junior National Championship that California had another National Champion. California continued its dominance at the Nationals. Since then, California has had twirlers placing in the top eight or winning the National Championships. The California National Champions from 1959 to present:

California Women's National Twirl Champions 1955 Roberta Fern Caswell Junior National Champion 1959 Christine Marshall Junior National Champion 1961 Beverly (Miller) Johnson Senior National Champion 1966 Diane Nakamitsu Senior National Champion 1966 Carol (Moss) Penning Junior National Champion 1967 Carol (Moss) Penning Senior National Champion 1969 Becky (West) Johnson Senior National Champion 1970 Robyn (Sharp) Garcia Junior National Champion 1971 Pam (Richardson) Swartz Senior National Champion 1971 Kathy Fujimi Junior National Champion 1972 Robyn (Sharp) Garcia Senior National Champion 1973 Cindy (Bethune) Masidonio Senior National Champion

1975 Kathy Fujimi Senior National Champion 1976 Tracy Dennett Junior National Champion 1977 Tracy Dennett Senior American League/Senior Grand National Champion 1979 Debbie Haun Junior American League 1979 Nancy Gilmore Senior American League/Senior Grand National Champion 1980 Joyce Ann (Parr) Kluksdahl Junior National Champion 1981 Marci Papadopoulos Junior National Champion/Jr Grand National Champion 1981 Kathy (Kurtz) Yaffe Junior American League 1981 Joyce Ann (Parr) Kluksdahl Senior American League/Senior Grand National Champion 1982 Marci Papadopoulos Senior National League 1983 Rachelle (Salem) Fawcett Preteen National League/Preteen Grand National Champion 1983 Kathy (Kurtz) Yaffe Junior National Champion/Jr Grand National Champion 1983 Joyce Ann (Parr) Kluksdahl Senior American League/Senior Grand National Champion 1984 Amy (Howard) Lajoie Preteen National League/Preteen Grand National Champion 1984 Sheilah Strickland Senior National League/Senior Grand National Champion 1985 Amy (Howard) Lajoie Preteen National League/Preteen Grand National Champion 1985 Chrissy Adams Junior National League 1986 Chrissy Adams Senior National League 1987 Amy (Howard) Lajoie Junior National League 1988 Annetta (Lucero) Fetters Senior National League/Senior Grand National Champion 1988 Michelle(Sweet) Pangrac Senior American League 1989 Traci Ando Junior Grand National Champion 1990 Rachelle (Salem) Fawcett Senior Grand National Champion 1992 Lacey Abbott Junior Grand National Champion 1992 Veena (Goel) Crownholm Juvenile Grand National Champion 1993 Yolanda (Martin) Higman Junior Grand National Champion 1993 Veena (Goel) Crownholm Preteen Grand National Champion 1994 Veena (Goel) Crownholm Preteen Grand National Champion 1995 Brianna Costello Tiny Tot Grand National Champion 1998 Brianna Costello Juvenile Grand National Champion

California Men's National Twirl Champions 1962 Darryl Miller Junior National Champion 1964 Darryl Miller Senior National Champion 1966 Pat Gray Junior National Champion 1968 Mike Gray Senior National Champion 1969 Pat Gray Senior National Champion 1972 Michael Cruz Junior National Champion 1975 Donald Garcia Preteen National Champion 1977 Donald Garcia Junior National Champion 1981 Donald Garcia Senior National Champion 1986 Mike Nakauchi Junior National Champion 1987 Mike Nakauchi Junior National Champion 1989 Mike Nakauchi Senior National Champion 1990 Mike Nakauchi Senior National Champion 1991 Jeremy Hammond Senior National Champion 4

1992 Mike Nakauchi Senior National Champion 1998 Timmy Grove Tiny Tot National Champion 1999 Timmy Grove Juvenile National Champion 2000 Timmy Grove Juvenile National Champion 2001 Timmy Grove Preteen National Champion 2002 Timmy Grove Preteen National Champion 2002 Matt Freeman Juvenile National Champion 2003 Matt Freeman Preteen National Champion 2004 Matt Freeman Preteen National Champion 2005 Matt Freeman Preteen National Champion 2006 Matt Freeman Junior National Champion 2007 Matt Freeman Junior National Champion 2008 Matt Freeman Junior National Champion 2011 Matt Freeman Senior National Champion

California Collegiate National Twirl Champions 2013 Matt Freeman Twirl Champion, Down the Field Champion, WOW Award Winner

College Miss Majorette of America - California Title Holders First Contest held in 1971 1971 Cindy Harms Arcadia, 1979 Debbie (Campanelli) Simek Long Beach 1984 Christine (Arford) Ludin Anaheim 1992 Rachelle (Salem) Fawcett Riverside 1997 Yolanda (Martin) Higman La Puente 2003 Stephanie (Stevens) Mitchell Long Beach 2005 Brooke (Walter) Weesner Lakewood 2011 Catherine Watters Santa Ana

Teenage Miss Majorette of America - California Title Holders First Contest held in 1947 1955 Phyllis Fleming San Diego 1966 Susan Cappeletto Oceanside 1973 Shari (Gainor) Condon El Cajon 1980 Jennifer (Horn) Burke Yorba Linda 1985 Kathy (Kurtz) Yaffe Anaheim 2014 Rebecca Lantz Corona

Junior Miss Majorette of America - California Title Holders First Contest held in 1955 1965 Susan Cappeletto Oceanside 1972 Robyn (Sharp) Garcia Arcadia 1981 Kathy (Kurtz) Yaffe Anaheim 5

1987 Amy (Howard) Lajoie Carlsbad 1994 Lacey Abbott San Dimas 2003 Kellie (Trouten) Guinn Orange

Preteen Miss Majorette of America - California Title Holders First Contest held in 1980 1990 Lacey Abbott San Dimas 1993 Veena (Goel) Crownholm Laguna Hills 2010 Rebecca Lantz Corona

Juvenile Miss Majorette of America - California Title Holders First Contest held in 1971 1983 Liane (Aramaki) Bradford Northridge 1992 Veena (Goel) Crownholm Laguna Hills 2004 Rejoyce Green Moreno Valley 2005 Rachel Kahan Norco 2006 Rebecca Lantz Corona Little Miss Majorette of America - California Title Holders First Contest held in 1968 1970 Kathy Fujimi Glendale 1995 Brianna Costello Riverside 2003 Rachel Kahan Norco 2004 Rebecca Lantz Corona

Intermediate National Pageant Winner - California Title Holders 1989 Yolanda (Martin)Higman -Preteen 2006 Marlo Birkmann - Juvenile Corona 2006 Brandie Holland - Senior Upland 2007 Allison Forbes - Juvenile Garden Grove 2009 Emily Dooms - Preteen 2010 Kimberly Law - Juvenile La Quinta 2011 Cassidy Paige Tse - Junior San Gabriel 2014 Heather Egbert - Senior Acton Beginner National Pageant Winner - California Title Holders 2007 Tarisa Gorria - Preteen 2007 Carol Bertsch - Junior 2008 Kelli Forbes - Junior Garden Grove

NBTA – World Championships 1990 Amsterdam, Holland Gold Lacey Abbott Preteen Strut Gold Lacey Abbott Preteen 2 Baton Gold Lani Martinez Sr. 2 Baton Silver Christina (Costello) Aleman Preteen 2 baton Silver Brandi Kashirsky Sr. 2 Baton Silver Mike Nakauchi Men’s Sr. 2 Baton Bronze Coral Noonan Jr. Twirl Team Gold Dance Magic Dance Twirl Team (So. Cal. Members, Connie Campos, Valinda Owen, and Connie Bissell) 1993 Marseille, France Gold Christina (Costello) Aleman Preteen Duet Gold Melissa (Costello) Baxter Preteen Duet Gold Yolanda (Martin) Higman Jr. 2 Baton Gold Christina (Costello) Aleman Jr. Duet Gold Lisa Franke Akers Jr. Duet Silver Melissa (Costello) Baxter Juv. 2 Baton Silver Melissa (Costello) Baxter Juv. Twirl Bronze Christina (Costello) Aleman Jr. 2 Baton 1996 Montiehiarri, Italy Gold Veena Goel Preteen 2 Baton Gold Veena Goel Preteen Rhythmic Gold Yolanda (Martin) Higman Sr. 2 Baton Silver Veena Goel Preteen X-Strut Bronze Melissa (Costello) Baxter Preteen 2 Baton 2000 Birmingham, England Gold Timmy Grove Jr. Men’s Twirl Gold Timmy Grove Jr. Men’s 2 Baton Gold Timmy Grove Jr. Men’s Rhythmic 2003 Marseilles, France Gold Sarah Fujimoto Jr. Duet Gold Elizabeth Isaacs Jr. Duet Gold Brooke (Walter) Weesner Jr. Rhythmic Gold Matt Freeman Jr. Men’s Rhythmic Silver Matt Freeman Jr. Men’s 2 Baton Silver Brooke (Walter) Weesner Jr. 2 Baton Silver Kellie (Trouten) Guinn Jr. Rhythmic Silver Kellie (Trouten) Guinn Jr. X- Strut Silver Stephanie (Stevens) Mitchell Sr. Rhythmic Silver Stephanie (Stevens) Mitchell Sr. Twirl Silver Nikki Prado Sr. Duet Silver Melissa (Sonntag) Napton Sr. Duet Bronze Kristen Brumleu Preteen 2 Baton Bronze Amanda Smith Juv. Rhythmic 2006 Eindhoven, Holland Gold Alexa Wisener Juv. X-Strut 7

Gold Rebecca Lantz Juv. Rhythmic Gold Matt Freeman Jr. Men’s Twirl Gold Catherine Watters Sr. Duet Gold Krysta Potashner Sr. Duet Silver Rebecca Lantz Juv. Twirl Silver Michelle Glymph Juv. X-Strut Silver Matt Freeman Jr. Men’s 2 Baton Silver Matt Freeman Jr. Men’s Rhythmic Bronze Rachel Kahan Juv. X-Strut Bronze Rachel Kahan Juv. Rhythmic Bronze Amanda Smith Preteen 2 Baton 2009 Gent, Belgium Gold Rebecca Lantz Preteen Twirl Gold Rebecca Lantz Preteen X-Strut Gold Amanda Smith Jr. 2 Baton Gold Matt Freeman Jr. Men’s Twirl Gold Matt Freeman Jr. Men’s 2 Baton Gold Matt Freeman Jr. Men’s Rhythmic Silver Rebecca Lantz Preteen Rhythmic Silver Rebecca Lantz Preteen 2 Baton Silver Amanda Smith Jr. 2 Baton Silver Rejoyce Green Jr. 2 Baton Bronze Alexa Wisener Preteen X-Strut Bronze Alexa Wisener Preteen 2 Baton 2012 Neuchaatel, Switzerland Gold Matt Freeman Sr. Mens 2 Baton Gold Rebecca Lantz Jr. X Strut Silver Rebecca Lantz Jr. Rhythmic Twirl Silver Rebecca Lantz Jr. Twirl Silver Rebecca Lantz Jr. 2 Baton Catherine Silver Watters Sr. X Strut Bronze Matt Freeman Sr. Mens Rhythmic Bronze Matt Freeman Sr. Mens Twirl 2015 Lignano Sabbiadoro, Italy Gold. Rebecca Lantz Sr. X-Strut 2018 Lillihammer, Norway Silver Amari Chala Juv. X-Strut Bronze Olivia Nash Juv. 2 Baton Bronze Rebecca Lantz Sr. 2 Baton

What is the Southern California Baton Boosters Association? Purpose of the organization: To establish a permanent group to promote and sponsor baton twirling and baton twirling events in the Southern California area. To stimulate interest for young people in baton twirling as a wholesome form of self- expression and healthy method of building character and good citizenship. To improve and develop body coordination, rhythm, self-discipline, self-confidence and good mental relaxation through the means of a common interest for the betterment of the entire community. The complete By-Laws and Standing Rules can be viewed at www.scbba.org.

Benefits provided by SCBBA: • *Free Events to members at the SCBBA Contests • * Annual Awards Banquet free for Honored Guests • * Monthly Meetings • * Gratuities to NBTA Nationals for those who qualify and have attended the required meetings and who volunteer in SCBBA events. • * Family Plan (reduced contest rates for more than one twirler in a family). • * New Twirling family Information Package • * Liability insurance • *Sound system for use with our contest sanction. • * Fundraisers to help support the organization to keep the dues to a minimum. * Membership directory and Web page * Keeps record of all first place wins to ensure accuracy in levels attained

How to Join SCBBA: Membership is from September to August (twirling year). Cost is $36 per year. First year only is prorated if you join after September as follows: Sept. $36; Oct. $33; Nov. $30; Dec. $27; Jan. $24; Feb. $21; Mar. $18; Apr. $15; May $12; June $9; July $6; Aug. $3. Once you become a member; renewal is $36 ($30 if received by Sept. 30th). You must be a new member or a returning member with current paid dues in order to use the SCBBA benefits at any given contest. See form at the end of this packet and/or contact the current Membership Chairman: Ning Yang at [email protected] or any SCBBA board or committee member at a contest and they will help you join. By joining or renewing at a contest, you can immediately enjoy any discounts that are available for that contest (i.e., gym fee discount).

SCBBA Gratuities

Purpose: To support SCBBA twirlers who have qualified to represent our State and/or Region at Nationals. This support would help to pay for the qualifying event which would be above and beyond a regular entry fee for open events. Those not qualifying for these events would not have this extra expense.

Qualifying: Twirler must qualify at California State or All West Regional event in Advance Men’s or Women’s Solo top 8 or Advance and College Miss Majorette Pageant top 3 places or Beg. Or Int. Pageant 1st place. Exception when active twirler is away at college and is unable to travel to California State or All West

Regionals, is planning to compete in the college twirl and/or college pageant and their parent is still active in SCBBA and completes necessary attendance and volunteering.

Plus In addition, parent or guardian must be a SCBBA member in good standing on the date of the qualifying event, have attended at least 5 general meetings and volunteered at two southern California baton events in the twirling year of the qualifying event with at least one being a SCBBA event. (Sept. to Aug. is considered the twirling year.) SCBBA board member’s position counts towards one volunteer event. SCBBA board members may substitute 1 board meeting for 1 general meeting but never getting credit for more than 1 meeting in the same month. Condition: Those receiving the gratuity must sign a statement that they have attended the required meetings and when, where, and what they volunteered for at two baton events in Southern California (with at least one being a SCBBA event) and that the money would be used for AYOP entries for the qualifying event. This information will be given to the SCBBA Vice President for verification.

(If the qualified twirler will not be attending AYOP to compete in the qualified event, no gratuity would be given. Also, any twirler can choose to decline a gratuity even if they have qualified.)

Amount: A set amount determined and voted on at the May General Meeting to be divided equally to all qualifying SCBBA twirlers; not to exceed the qualifying entry amount for one event. The set amount will be determined by the current budget needs of the SCBBA that allows sufficient operating funds to remain in tact.

Note: Board meetings are held via telephone conference and general meetings are held at contests and/or clinics whenever possible to encourage as much participation as possible. Additional volunteering at an SCBBA event is required to qualify for a gratuity as part of our joint effort to support and promote the sport of baton twirling. By the input and efforts of the majority of all members, the SCBBA is able to benefit all those who seek to be a part of baton twirling in Southern California.

Please refer to the SCBBA By-Laws Article III, section 7 and 8. Also, standing rules #3 and #12 Southern California Baton Boosters Association 2018 – 2019 Executive Board Members President Cindy Law Vice President Lisa Akers Secretary Christy Ingle Treasurer Monika Zalavari Contest Director Hilary Denison; Gwen Denison Committee Members Banners Susan Doan Banquet Holly Barrett Charity Contest Cindy Law Grievance Lisa Akers Historian Cindy Law Hospitality Brigette Harris Membership Ning Yang Personality Award Melissa Baxter Records Gwen Denison Regional Brochure Cindy Law Webpage Debbie Simek, Lisa Akers

Twirling Organizations There are two national Baton Twirling Organizations in the United States. The SCBBA is a parent booster organization affiliated with NBTA.

National Baton Twirling Association (NBTA) The majority of the contests in Southern California are NBTA sanctioned contests. NBTA headquarters are in Janesville, Wisconsin. Current NBTA rules can be viewed at www.batontwirling.com.

United States Twirling Association (USTA) The majority of the USTA contests in California are held in Northern California. The contest rules are different from. Be sure to get their rules before entering a USTA contest. It is advised to talk with someone who has twirled at a USTA contest before you go to one of their contests.

Twirling Magazines Drum Major Cost for one year: $20.00 P. O. Box 226, Janesville, WI 53547-0266

Twirl Type (Bimonthly email/Bimonthly by mail) [email protected]

Pageants and Contests What is AYOP? AYOP stands for America’s Youth on Parade. It is held in July of each year at the University of Notre Dame in South Bend, Indiana. Any novice through advanced twirler may enter the World Open Events. You must qualify at the Regional or State Contest for the National Twirl Championship, Miss Majorette of America Pageant, or the Beginner and Intermediate Pageants. The National contest generally starts on the third Tuesday of July, with different events being held each day, and ending on Saturday following the “Big Show.” Advance planning for AYOP is strongly advised including hotel, air, and car reservations. The hotels are usually booked one year in advance. The baton supply companies and costume material/trim companies are also set up in hotels at AYOP. Bring extra money to purchase material, trim, batons, etc. at very good savings. If you are traveling with a pageant dress, a steamer will be very important. More information about AYOP and past results can be found at www.batontwirling.com.

What is a pageant? A pageant consists of three individual events: model, strut and twirl. Points are awarded for placement in each event then combined to determine overall pageant winners. Modeling 20% Strutting 40% Twirling 40% All first place wins in any pageant will count toward your twirling, strutting and modeling advancement unless a judge’s protection is given. If you should win the pageant but not win a first in twirl, strut or modeling events, the overall win does not count towards your advancement. However, a twirler is only eligible to have 2 pageant wins in beginner and 2 pageant wins in intermediate. Once 2 pageant wins have occurred at the same level (beg. or int.), the twirler should discuss with their coach whether to advance to the next level to be eligible for the next pageant or not compete in future pageants until the next twirl level is

11 achieved. This ruling does not apply for pageant wins in the 0-6 age group and all age groups for novice basic skills. What are the California State Championships? The California State Championship Contest is open to California residents only. It is held in November of each year. All first place advance winners are declared State Champions. Solo, strut, 2 baton, 3 baton, flag and duet events are offered in all levels. The advanced solo twirlers in the 10-12, 13-15, and 16+ divisions have an opportunity to qualify for the National Baton Twirling Championships at AYOP in South Bend Indiana. No pageant is held at this contest.

What are the Western Regional Championships? The Western Regional Contest is for California, Arizona, Hawaii, Nevada, and Utah twirlers only. It is held in the spring of each year. All first place advance winners are declared All West Regional Champions. Solo, strut, 2 baton, flag and duet events are offered in all levels. Three baton is offered for an advance level only. The advanced solo twirlers have an additional opportunity to qualify for the National Baton Twirling Championship at AYOP in South Bend, Indiana. This contest includes a pageant as well a championship titles. The All West Miss Majorette Pageant winners qualify to represent the Western Region in the Miss Majorette of America Pageant at AYOP. In the Beginner and Intermediate divisions, only the first place winners are eligible to enter the Beginner and Intermediate Pageant at AYOP. If however, the first place winner chooses not to compete at AYOP, then the 2nd place winner will become eligible to compete in the national pageant. Check with the contest director for eligibility. In the advanced division, the first, second and third place winners are eligible to enter the Miss Majorette of America Pageant. If any of the advance top 3 winners choose not to compete at AYOP, the eligibility does not pass on any further.

What is the California Miss Majorette Pageant? The California Miss Majorette Pageant is open to California residents only. It is held in the spring of each year. It offers an additional opportunity to qualify for the Miss Majorette of America Pageant at AYOP, representing the state of California. In the beginner and intermediate divisions, only the first place winners are eligible to enter the Miss Majorette of America Pageant. If however, the first place winner chooses not to compete at AYOP, then the 2nd place winner will become eligible to compete in the national pageant. Check with the contest director for eligibility. In the advanced division, the first, second and third place winners are eligible to enter the Miss Majorette of America contest. If any of the advance top 3 winners choose not to compete at AYOP, the eligibility does not pass on any further.

Contest Check List This is a list of items you might take to a contest. As time goes on, you will develop your own contest checklist. 1 A copy of the entry with directions to contest 2 Costumes for Model-Strut-Twirl-Duet-Rhythmic and/or Team 3 Dress for Modeling-advanced pageants only. Don’t forget shoes, slips, and undergarments. 4 Hair pieces and/or scrunchie, hair decorations, hair spray and/or gel, hair brush, hair net, hair pins, hair ties, and curling iron and hot rollers for modeling if needed. 5 Cougars (In-step shoes)and/or-jazz shoes, tights 6 Practice clothes, light jacket 7 Makeup 8 Clean batons, remove practice caps 9 Emergency sewing items 12

10 First aid kit-bandages-Tylenol-ice pack- finger nail clippers 11 Water bottle 12 Extra t.p. and/or Kleenex 13 Small hand towel for hands and/or to wipe shoes 14 Fold up stadium seats (for bleachers), small blanket or towel to sit on 15 Stopwatch (if you want to time own routines) 16 Camera (no flash photography inside) 17 Video camera (to record own child, team and/or student only)

Contest Protocol Contest Entries: Contest entries may be provided by your coach and can be seen at the SCBBA website (www.scbba.org). Once you become a SCBBA member, your email will be added to the distribution list and you will receive entries as they become available. Please ensure that you fill out your entry accurately and mail it to the contest director by the due date. This ensures that the contest can be set up and run most efficiently. Entries postmarked past the due date will have a late fee added to it.

At the contest: 1. There is no formal check in. You may pick up a lineup of the contest at the head table. At State and Regional contests, there is usually a fee for the lineup as it is usually part of a program book. If a parking pass is needed, it can be purchased at the head table as well. 2. On the lineup, your name should be listed under each event you entered. If there is a discrepancy, let the contest director know so that any corrections can be made. 3. If there is not set system, you will go in order that your name is listed at the rate set by the judge (meaning some lanes may run faster/slower than others). If there is a set system, each set will be announced and you will need to be at your lane when your name is called. 4. It is the contestant’s responsibility to be at their lane when their set is called. There is a 2 point penalty for competing out of order unless the twirler has been given permission to do so by the contest director ahead of time for reasons to keep the contest moving smoothly. 5. All seating is in the bleachers. No personal folding chairs are allowed in the gym for the audience. The only exception is seating to accommodate the disabled. 6. Judges often sit at the top/middle of the bleachers during the team/rhythmic/show twirl part of the competition. Please take this into consideration when choosing a seating area as you may be asked to move during this portion of the contest if you are seated in that area. 7. Practice areas are for twirlers who are competing in the upcoming events. These areas should not be utilized for lessons or a “play area”. 8. During team/rhythmic/show twirl events that utilize the entire gym floor, please refrain from entering/leaving the gym during the performance. 9. Courtesy dictates that during ALL performances, not just those that use the entire gym floor, the audience should remain seated. 10. No food or drinks (except water) is allowed in the gym and no food, drinks or water is allowed on the gym floor. 11. No flash photography allowed in gym as the flash may distract a twirler’s vision. 12. Only videotaping of your own child or student is allowed and only from the bleachers as to not obstruct anyone’s view. No lights on video camera are allowed for same reason as flash photography. 13. Results at local contests are usually posted near the trophy table. Once the results are posted, the score sheets are available at the trophy table.

14. For large contests such as Regionals and State championships, open results are usually posted in the lobby and open awards are distributed in same area. State/Regional event results are announced and score sheets are not available until after all results are announced. 15. Prior to leaving the contest, please check that you have all your personal belongings and dispose of any waste.

Suggestions from the SCBBA Hair Twirling: Generally if your twirler’s hair is long, it is recommended that the hair be put up on top of the head in some type of bun. This will keep the hair out of the eyes and the baton from getting tangled up in the hair. Strutting: If your twirler has long hair it is recommended that the hair is put in some type of pony tail when strutting, or use the same style as twirling. Modeling: For modeling long hair is normally kept down and styled appropriately for the age. General: Hairpieces that match the costumes are normally a part of the attire.

Costumes Twirling: Costumes that do not interfere with twirling moves are recommended. If skirts are part of the costume, they should be short enough not to get the baton caught while twirling. Strutting: Generally strutting costumes are fancier than twirling costumes and are used in modeling division also. Long sleeves may be used on the strutting costumes.

Modeling attire-What to Wear Best Appearing: Wear your twirl or strut costume. Cougar (In-step) or jazz shoes are appropriate.

Regional Miss Majorette - California Miss Majorette – Miss Summertime – AYOP Miss Majorette of America: These contests require a pageant dress for advanced divisions only. 0-6 short with dress shoes and socks, 7-9 short with dress shoes and tights, 10-12 short/t- length/long with dress shoes and nylons, 13-15 long with dress shoes and nylons, 16+ long with dress shoes and nylons, college long with dress shoes and nylons.

You would normally pay more for these dresses than party dresses. Consult your coach to get an idea of what type of dresses are being purchased. These dresses may be purchased from bridal shops, formal wear stores, or dressmakers who specialize in pageant dresses. Since the twirler normally outgrows the pageant dress within one or two years, quite often you may purchase a dress from another twirler.

Shoes: Cougars (In-Step shoes) or Jazz shoes are used for twirling, strutting, and modeling. Shoes should be CLEAN….

Where to purchase twirling supplies Regulation batons, costumes, custom baton bags, rhinestones and trim may be purchased from:

American Baton Company Amazing Designs Gorgeous Twirling Costumes P. O. Box 266 custom costumes www.gorgeoustwirlingcostumes.com Janesville, WI 53547-0266 Monika Zalavari [email protected] (608) 754-2238 [email protected] Patty Glymph http://www.americanbaton.com/ (760) 774-8698 (310) 542-1581

Champion Baton Bags 644 Star Line Baton Company, Inc. 644 Blue Ledge Circle, Lexington, SC 29072 1605 Brown Ave. Cookeville, TN 38501 USA (714) 315-0133 (219) 522-2172 [email protected] http://www.starlinebaton.com

Good Luck Gifts Good Luck Gifts are sometimes given to the contestants in your twirler’s division and/or Miss Majorette division at the State-Regional-National contests. These gifts should be within your financial means. Sometimes the simple, less costly items are the gifts that mean the most to the twirler. It is strictly your decision, if you do not give out good luck gifts, it is OK. Taking gifts to AYOP can be costly. Speak to other parents who have gone to get ideas if you decide to add this to your expense list.

Use of Cameras/Video NBTA contest rules prohibit use of flash cameras while the twirlers are performing. The use of video camera is for filming your twirler only. It is requested that the camera be positioned at the top of the bleachers or where they do not interfere with the twirlers’ performances.

SCBBA Website: www.scbba.org The SCBBA website contains updated contest entry information, contest results, SCBBA meeting information, contest master calendar and more.

Contest Result Tracking **Each twirler is responsible for keeping track of his/her own 1st place wins. **First place wins determines which level you are eligible to compete in for each event. **Twirling level determines which pageant you can enter. ** After receiving the following number of wins (without a Judges 1st Place Protection), a contestant is automatically promoted to the next higher status level for that event. First Time Twirl: Can only enter first time you compete in twirl Special Novice: 1 – 1st place win or a 1st in higher division Novice: 5 - 1st place wins or a 1st in a higher division Beginner: 5 - 1st place wins or a 1st in a higher division Intermediate: 8 - 1st place wins or a 1st in a higher division Advance: Unlimited - 1st place wins **Note: If you enter a higher level than your current status and do not also enter your current level, you automatically elevate yourself to the higher level and cannot go back even if you do not receive a 1st place win. This is referred to as “self advancing.” **Pageant Note: A twirler is only eligible to have 2 pageant wins in beginner and 2 pageant wins in intermediate. Once 2 pageant wins have occurred at the same level (beg. or int.), the twirler should discuss with their coach whether to advance to the next level to be eligible for the next pageant or not compete in future pageants until the next twirl level is achieved. This ruling does not apply for pageant wins in the 0-6 age group and all age groups for novice basic skills.

NBTA Baton Twirling Win Tracker # SOLO BASIC X-STRUT MODEL 2 BATON 3 BATON FLAG DUET 1 1ST TIME 1 SPEC NOV 1 NOVICE 2 NOVICE 3 NOVICE 4 NOVICE 5 NOVICE 1 BEGINNER 2 BEGINNER 3 BEGINNER 4 BEGINNER 5 BEGINNER 1 INTERMEDIATE 2 INTERMEDIATE 3 INTERMEDIATE 4 INTERMEDIATE 5 INTERMEDIATE 6 INTERMEDIATE 7 INTERMEDIATE 8 INTERMEDIATE ADVANCED Can have unlimited wins in advance events. ALL LEVEL 1st place win here counts as a 1st place win in current division PAGEANT Can only win Beginner and Intermediate pageant 2x each in ages 7 and up.

A contestant is often at different levels for different events until eventually they attain the advance level in every event. SCBBA keeps track of all contest wins in the Southern California area, Tournament of Champions Contest in Nevada, Twirlmania in Florida, the National Contest at AYOP, and World Competitions as the results are made available through a public posting. A master copy of these results is made available at each Southern California baton competition for public viewing. It lists every current twirler who has competed in a Southern California competition and who has at least one first place win in any event. It is recommended that each twirler and/or twirling coach periodically review the master record to make sure that it is correct with their own records. Any discrepancies can be brought to the current SCBBA Records Committee Chairperson, Gwen Denison at [email protected] for review. 16

There are many benefits to becoming a member such as: • Lower surcharge fees at local contests • Sibling discounts at local contests • Gratuities to be used at the NBTA National Championships for eligible and qualifying twirlers • Free SCBBA event offered at SCBBA contests • Honors Banquet

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