DATE/TIME:  Saturday, March 10, 2018.  Competition begins at 10 a.m. Doors open at 9:00
 
LOCATION:  Arizona State University, Sun Devil Fitness Center, Maroon Gym, 400 E. Apache Blvd, Tempe, AZ  85287
 
ENTRY FEES: $12 flat registration fee, $8 per each open event. 
 
ON-LINE ENTRY DEADLINE: March 2, 2018 at 11:59 p.m..  Mailed entries must be postmarked on or before February 28, 2018.   Any entry after that date will be accepted only with the Commissioners approval and will be based on availability.
DIVISIONS: 0-9, 10-13, 14-17, 18+ (age on the day of the contest).  **Groups may be combined if less than three in an event.
Wins:  Novice-no more than 4 wins in Novice, Beginner-no more than 4 wins in Beg., Intermediate-no more than 7 wins in intermediate, Advanced-8 wins or more in intermediate
EVENTS & LEVELS: All events start and end with courtesy pose. Salute is optional in each event. Gymnastics allowed.
Novice = N, Beginner = B, Intermediate= I, Advanced = A
 
BEST APPEARING :      Modeling in costume: B, A 1:00 time limit.  Contestants will wear costume.
BASIC STRUT:    Contestants will march individually in a square. (USTA music-32 counts). Levels: N, B, I/A.
FIRST TIME BASIC STRUT:    Contestants will march indvidually in a square.(USTA music). Open to girls marching for the first time.
MILITARY STRUT :     Contestants will march individually in a square.  (USTA music). Levels: N, B, I/A
USTA STRUT :   Levels N, B, I, A
PRESENTATION :    Combines twirling and bodywork. (USTA music).  Levels: N, B, I, A.
NBTA-X STRUT :     Time limit: 30 seconds-2:00 minutes. No twirling. Follows NBTA rules/NBTA standard music.  Levels: N, B, I, A.
SHOW TWIRL :   Music is provided by the contestant. Timing begins and ends with music. Twirler may use multiple batons, equipment, and have props. Time limit: 30 seconds-2:30 minutes. Levels B, A
DANCE TWIRL/RHYTHMIC/FREESTYLE TWIRLING:
Use own CD music, any combination of one baton twirling and bodywork. No props. Time limit: 1:00-2:00 minutes. Levels: B, A for Dance twirl only.  Rhythmic/Freestyle: adv. only
DUET TWIRL  :   Duet is 2 contestants performing a routine together. Time limit: 1:00-2:30 minutes. Levels: N, B, I/A.  You must list your partner(s) on the entry.
DANCE TWIRL TEAM :     Small (4-7 members), Large (8+ members). Incorporate dance and twirling to own CD music. Time limit: 2:00-4:00 minutes. One entry per team. Team entries must be sent in by director and team members must be listed with ages of participants. Levels: B, A.
SOLO TWIRL  :  Demonstrate: difficulty, variety, speed control, showmanship, smoothness and gracefulness.   Time Limits: N, B- :30-2:00 min.; I: 1:20-2:10 min.; A: 1:45-2:30 minutes. Levels: N, B, I, A.
FIRST CONTEST SOLO:     For those who have never competed in Solo before. Time-:30-2:00 min.
TWO BATON :   Demonstrate variety, difficulty, speed control,  smoothness and gracefulness using 2 batons.  Time limit: N :30-2:00 min B, I, A- 1:20-2:00 min.
THREE BATON :   Demonstrate variety, difficulty, speed control, smoothness and gracefulness using 3 batons.  Time limit: :30-2:00 minutes. Levels: B, A.
TRIO TWIRL:      Levels B, A
 
For more information on Baton Twirling, contact Michele Ekstrom at 602-482-5860 or mekstrom1@cox.net