TWIRLING UNLIMITED 2008 GROUP EVENT RULES
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In any event, no group
member may compete in another unit in the same category (she may not
compete against herself.) Occasionally a group competes with fewer than
the required number of members, eg. Less than 10 twirling members for a
corps or less than 3 members for dance twirl.
In this instance, they will be allowed to perform for exhibition,
not competition. In each
division, a judge must evaluate each group’s performance in terms of a
standard. If judge feels
that the performance does not merit a first place designation, a
protection rule may be issued and the highest scoring group will receive
2nd place. A
protection rule may be issued in any division. TEAMS – GENERAL RULES Minimum of 3 members Ages: (Avg) Up
to 6.9 - PeeWee Note: Contestant’s age
is determined by their age as of the day of the competition. Number
of members (for all team events): General Penalties: (assessed for all team events) .5 per drop of baton or other equipment In all cases where individual music is used, music theme and lyrics should be appropriate for family entertainment. Music should be on a cassette tape ready to play. Contestants choosing to use a burned CD should bring a cassette or their own CD player. A player will be available, but frequently CDs will not play properly on foreign players – the volume and speed may be seriously affected. Dance
Twirl Teams Groups perform to their
own music. Groups using any apparatus other than one baton for more than
30 seconds of their routine should be entered in the Novelty Team
category. Timing begins and
ends with music. Time Limit:
Additional penalties:
.1 per break/slip Pom
Teams Performed to own music. Time Limit: Twirl Teams Routine is performed to standard march music. Timing begins with salute by one or more members at starting line and ends with salute by one or more members at the finish line. Formations and floor coverage are evaluated for the entire routine. Entrance and Exit are optional.. Time limit: Additional Penalties: Breaks: .1 per
error
Novelty Teams Group will use any equipment except one standard baton but they must include apparatus. Pompons, Color Guard and Dance Lines are not included in this category. Judging emphasis is on audience appeal and unison. The focus is on equipment other than one baton, but one baton may be used as a small portion of the novelty routine. Time
Limit: Strut Teams Judged on routine
content, unison, and ability to stay in step with music. Use own music.
Floor pattern - down the length of the gym once or re-traced line,
oblique movements permitted. Timing
begins with first movement and ends with salute or end of music. Time
Limit: Duet
Strut available as separate event (see individual events listing.) Production/Halftime
Groups Minimum 10 members; Age groups same as Teams & Corps Use Own Music.
Routine incorporates any form of novelty choreographed to music.
Baton may be a portion, but the
emphasis is on production and entertainment value rather than
twirling difficulty. Time
Limit: OTHER AUXILIARY EVENTS: High
School Majorette Squads/ Junior High Majorette Squads Any type of baton work and props permitted. Use own music. Division determined by school affiliation (Jr. High or Sr. High) Time Limit: Up to Additional
Penalties: .1 per break/slip Color
Guard Ages (Avg.): Junior: 0-12.9 Senior: 13.0 + Divisions: Small (3-10 members); Large (11+ members) Groups perform to music of their own choosing. Timing begins and ends with music. Time Limit: Short
Program: Up to Solo and Duet Color
Guard events available (see individual events listing) Drum
Ensemble Ages: (avg.) 0-12.9
Junior Music need not be memorized. Time Limit: Short
Program: up to Drum Solo event available (see individual events
listing) Cheerleading is offered as an exhibition opportunity at any
TU competition (other than regional or International). CORPS - GENERAL
RULES Maximum set-up time for groups - 5 minutes. Penalty - Judge’s Discretion (5 pts maximum). Entrance is optional. There are 3 classifications of corps competition: Street Parade corps, Mini Corps, and Floor Corps. These
rules apply to all corps, no matter what classification. 1. There must be a minimum of 10 twirling members. 2. All corps provide their own music, whether live or recorded. 3. Age divisions (average age) 0 - 6.9 - Peewee 2/3 of the members of a corps or large performing unit shall be the age of the category in which they are competing. 4. Penalties: .2 drop of baton or other equipment 5. Any corps member may not compete in more than one unit in the same category and age bracket. (He/she may not compete against herself). 6. Any corps may have auxiliary sections, but none is required. 7.
At TU International Competition, the floor boundaries will be 50
x 84. ADDITIONAL
SPECIFIC RULES FOR MINI CORPS Corps may begin in any
formation on or off the floor. Timing
and judging will begin with the first movement of any member or the
first note of music, whichever is first, including the commanders.
Timing and judging will end with the last member stepping over
the boundary line or the last note of the music, whichever is last.
Can use props. Time limit is 2 to 4 minutes; no minimum twirling time. There are no formation requirements. Penalties: See General Rules Score Sheet Categories: 25 points each Routine Content ADDITIONAL SPECIFIC RULES FOR STREET
PARADE CORPS (INDOOR COMPETITION) The corps will perform
in a U formation beginning and exiting to the judge's left.
There is a constant 20 feet width for the entire U.
All members of the corps must stay within that boundary.
There is no spread beyond the 20 feet boundary allowed. The maximum time limit
is 2 minutes - there is no undertime or minimum twirling time.
All members of the corps must cross the finish line in the
allotted 2 minutes. If any
member remains on the floor after 2 minutes has passed a .1 per second
penalty will be assessed. Continuous
footwork is not required but a general forward motion should be
maintained to cover the required distance in the allotted time. Timing and judging will
begin with the first movement or first note of music (including the
commander), whichever is first. Judging
and penalties (excluding overtime) will end when the last member has
crossed the finish line or when 2 minutes are up, whichever is first. Corps may use ½ length
of the floor within the 20 foot boundary to set up in.
Can use novelty equipment, if desired. Score Sheet Categories: 25 points each Routine Content ADDITIONAL
SPECIFIC RULES FOR FLOOR CORPS Corps may begin in any formation on or off the floor. Timing and judging will begin with the first movement of any member or the first note of music (including the commander), whichever is first. Timing and judging will end with the last member stepping over the boundary line or the last note of the music, whichever is last. Time Limit: 5-10 minutes. There is no minimum twirling time.
Score Sheet Categories: 25 points each
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