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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
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