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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

Silver Catherine 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

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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 ningyang168@yahoo.com 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

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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

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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) www.twyrltype@twirlingunlimited.com

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

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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

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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.

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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….

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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 patty@goreoustwirlingcostumes.com

(608) 754-2238 skorpio67@juno.com 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 www.Championbatonbags@yahoo.com 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.

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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 gwenden@verizon.net for review.

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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

First Name: _______________________ Last Name: _________________________

Phone: ( ) _____________ Email: ___________________________________

Address: _____________________________________________________________ City: _________________________________ Zip: ________________ Twirler’s Name: ___________________________ Birthdate: (mm/dd/yyyy)____________

Twirler’s Name: ___________________________ Birthdate: (mm/dd/yyyy)____________

Twirler’s Name: ___________________________ Birthdate: (mm/dd/yyyy)____________

Note: Above information will be published to members only in membership directory

Join Now

Complete the below information and return with payment of $36.00 to:

Ning Yang, 13922 Dearborn Street, Eastvale 92880. Make checks / money

order payable to SCBBA