AAU Mardi Gras Baton Twirling Extravaganza 2009 LOCATION: Northshore Harbor Center, 100 Harbor Center Blvd., Slidell LA 70461 DATES: Saturday, February 14 Competition 8:00am 10:00am (All Team, Freestyle, and Parade Break 10:00am 5:30pm Solo Dance Twirl) Competition 5:30pm 7:30pm Sunday, February 15 Competition 8:30am End (All Solo, Duet, and Trio) PARADE INFO: Come be a part of this exciting new event in the heart of the Big Easy! All participants will march in the family-friendly 24th Annual Krewe of Dionysus Parade on February 14, 2009 at 1:00 pm. This parade caters to families and the greater New Orleans community. Bus transportation will be available from the competition venue to/from the parade. It is asked that each competitor contribute a donation of any new/used equipment, such as shoes, costumes, batons/twirling equipment, etc. A collection box will be located at the entrance of the facility. These donations will be used to assist New Orleans in re-establishing youth activities. AGE DIVISIONS: Solo One Baton Solo Two Baton Novice** - 0-6, 7-8, 9-10, 11-12, 13-14, 15-20 Novice** - 0-6, 7-8, 9-10, 11-12, 13-14, 15-20 Beginner - 0-6, 7-9, 10-12, 13-15, 16-20 Beginner - 0-6, 7-9, 10-12, 13-15, 16-20 Intermediate - 0-6, 7-9, 10-12, 13-15, 16-20 Intermediate - 0-6, 7-9, 10-12, 13-15, 16-20 Advanced - 0-6, 7-9, 10-12, 13-15, 16-20 Advanced - 0-6, 7-9, 10-12, 13-15, 16-20 Elite - 0-6, 7-9, 10-12, 13-15, 16-20 Elite - 0-6, 7-9, 10-12, 13-15, 16-20 Boys - 0-6, 7-9, 10-12, 13-15, 16-20 Challenger - 0-6, 7-8, 9-10, 11-12, 13-14, 15-20 Challenger - 0-6, 7-8, 9-10, 11-12, 13-14, 15-20 Collegiate - University or College student (New) Solo Freestyle 2-3 minute routine; may include multiple batons; 5-9, 10-12, 13-15, 16-20 should include University fight song and Challenger - 5-9, 10-12, 13-15, 16-20 athlete's choice of music Solo Three Baton Multiple Baton Solo Beginner - 0-9, 10-12, 13-15, 16-20 Beginner - 0-9, 10-12, 13-15, 16-20 Advanced - 0-9, 10-12, 13-15, 16-20 Advanced - 0-9, 10-12, 13-15, 16-20 Elite - 0-9, 10-12, 13-15, 16-20 Challenger - 0-9, 10-12, 13-15, 16-20 Challenger - 0-9, 10-12, 13-15, 16-20 Solo Dance Twirl Strut (X, T, L, etc.) 5-9, 10-12, 13-15, 16-20 Novice - 0-6, 7-9, 10-12, 13-15, 16-20 Beginner - 0-6, 7-9, 10-12, 13-15, 16-20 Flag Baton Intermediate - 0-6, 7-9, 10-12, 13-15, 16-20 Beginner - 0-9, 10-12, 13-15, 16-20 Advanced - 0-6, 7-9, 10-12, 13-15, 16-20 Advanced - 0-9, 10-12, 13-15, 16-20 Elite - 0-6, 7-9, 10-12, 13-15, 16-20 Challenger - 0-9, 10-12, 13-15, 16-20 Challenger - 0-6, 7-8, 9-10, 11-12, 13-14, 15-20
Hoop Baton Military Strut Beginner - 0-9, 10-12, 13-15, 16-20 Novice - 0-6, 7-9, 10-12, 13-15, 16-20 Advanced - 0-9, 10-12, 13-15, 16-20 Beginner - 0-6, 7-9, 10-12, 13-15, 16-20 Challenger - 0-9, 10-12, 13-15, 16-20 Advanced - 0-6, 7-9, 10-12, 13-15, 16-20 Challenger - 0-6, 7-8, 9-10, 11-12, 13-14, 15-20 Basic Strut Novice - 0-6, 7-9, 10-12, 13-15, 16-20 Beginner - 0-6, 7-9, 10-12, 13-15, 16-20 Advanced - 0-6, 7-9, 10-12, 13-15, 16-20 Challenger - 0-6, 7-8, 9-10, 11-12, 13-14, 15-20 Twirling Duets (combined ages) Twirling Trios (avg. ages) Beginner - 0-12, 13-18, 19-24, 25-40 Beginner - 0-12, 13-20 Advanced - 0-18, 19-24, 25-30, 31-40 Advanced - 0-12, 13-20 Challenger - 0-12, 13-18, 19-24, 25-40 Challenger - 0-12, 13-20 *Small Twirling Teams (avg. ages) *Large Twirling Teams (avg. ages) 3-8 members 9 & more members Beginner***, Advanced, Challenger & Adult Beginner***, Advanced, Challenger & Adult 0-7.99, 8-10.99, 11-13.99, 14-20 0-7.99, 8-10.99, 11-13.99, 14-20 *Small Dance Twirl Teams (avg. ages) *Large Dance Twirl Teams (avg. ages) 3-8 members 9 & more members Beginner***, Advanced, Challenger & Adult Beginner***, Advanced, Challenger & Adult 0-7.99, 8-10.99, 11-13.99, 14-20 0-7.99, 8-10.99, 11-13.99, 14-20 *Small Twirling Corps (avg. age) *Large Twirling Corps (avg. age) 0-9 (10-18 members) 0-9 (19 & more members) 10-13 (12-20 members) 10-13 (21 & more members) 14-20 (12-20 members) 14-20 (21 & more members) *Small Parade Corps (avg. ages) *Large Parade Corps (avg. ages) 10-16 members 17 & more members Auxiliary (New in 2009!) Show Team 0-9, 10-13, 14-20 0-9, 10-13, 14-20 Street Parade Team Novelty Show Twirl Team 0-9, 10-13, 14-20 0-9, 10-13, 14-20 Collegiate Dance Twirl Team (New in 2009!) Collegiate Half Time Show (New in 2009!) Small 3-8, Large 9 & more Time Limit: 2:00-7:00 minutes Time Limit: 2:00-5:00 minutes Twirling props and props are allowed To calculate average ages, add all the athletes ages together, then divide the sum by the number of athletes in the group. *The National Competition Committee reserves the right to combine age divisions in group competition where there are fewer than 5 entries in an age division. **Novice Solo One Baton Only. Athletes in this level may not perform more than a two-turn around and no high toss illusions ***Athletes that are Novice, Beginner or Intermediate in Solo one baton and have not received more than five first place Beginner team wins are considered Beginner team athletes. Eighty-five percent of a beginner
team must not have reached the advanced level in Solo one baton. Athletes that are Advanced in Solo one baton or have received five first place Beginner team wins are considered Advanced team athletes. ENTRY FEE: SOLO EVENTS GROUP EVENTS 1st Event $18.00 Duets, Trios, Teams & Corps Each Additional Solo Event $15.00 $10.00 per athlete per event Freestyle and Solo Dance Twirl $18.00 Collegiate Solo $40.00 TITLE EVENTS AAU Mardi Gras Baton Twirling Extravaganza 2009 Strut Champion $25.00 -Athlete will perform both Basic and Military. Basic determines level. AAU Mardi Gras Baton Twirling Extravaganza 2009 Grand Champion $40.00 -Athlete will perform both Solo and Strut (x, straight line, freestyle, etc). Solo determines level. REGISTRATION AND ENTRY DEADLINE: All registration materials must be received no later than Friday, January 9, 2009. All entry fees must be in the form of either a cashier's check or money order made payable to AAU Baton. No personal checks will be accepted. Please do not send cash. All fees are non-refundable. Send the following items to the AAU National Headquarters: 1. Baton Twirling Individual Athlete Form AAU National Headquarters 2. Baton Twirling Group Summary Form(s) Attn: Baton Twirling 3. Correct Entry Fee 1910 Hotel Plaza Blvd. Lake Buena Vista, FL 32830 AWARDS: New and exciting Sports for All, Forever medals and trophies will be awarded to first through eighth place. The AAU Mardi Gras Baton Twirling Extravaganza 2009 Strut Champion will receive large trophy and spectacular sash. The AAU Mardi Gras Baton Twirling Extravaganza 2009 Grand Champion will receive large trophy, spectacular sash, and custom grand champion event jacket. Second through sixth place of each title event will receive trophies. Collegiate Solo division will receive a large trophy, event sash and custom event jacket. High point Team and Corp from the overall competition will receive a beautiful large trophy. Team awards will consist of an individual medal per team member through fifth place. EVENT T-SHIRTS: Pre-order your special event T-shirt (Mardi Gras colors and theme). All athlete names and teams will be printed on the back. Cost is $20.00 per shirt and they will be available for pick-up at the event. AGE DETERMINATION: Determined by the athlete s age on the first day of competition, February 14, 2009. AAU MEMBERSHIP: MUSIC CHECK-IN: RULES: HOUSING: All athletes and coaches must be members of their AAU District and be able to present their 2009 AAU membership card at check-in. To join AAU, visit www.aausports.org. All music must be in CD format ONLY and checked-in from 7:15-7:45AM the day of competition. The AAU Baton Twirling Handbook will be used for all rules, with the exception of the Collegiate events. Visit www.aaubaton.org to download the complete Handbook. Specially negotiated rates at properties in close proximity to the competition venue are available. Please visit www.aaubaton.org and click on Housing under the events section, or go directly to https://www.mmxreservations.com/st_tammany_parish/reservations/events.asp Note: AAU is not responsible for any refunds from cancellations. PARKING: TRANSPORTATION: SECURITY: FOOD: Parking is complimentary at the Northshore Harbor Center. All participants and spectators are responsible for their own transportation to and from the competition. Special bus transportation will be available to and from the Parade on Saturday at the cost of $15.00 per person. Bus transportation must be arranged in advance at the time of entry. See entry form. Both competitors and spectators may ride the bus. Please include payment for spectators wishing to ride the bus at the time of entry as well. No on-site additions will be accepted. The facility maintains the right to search any bags, backpacks, purses, jackets, etc. throughout the duration of the event. The facility maintains exclusive rights to concessions. Outside food and beverage are not permitted throughout the duration of the event.
ADMISSION FEE: NO GUARANTEE: A daily fee may be charged for spectators during the event. The AAU can not and does not guarantee the appearance and/or participation of specific participant(s) and/or teams (as applicable) in this event. The AAU has sanctioned (approved) this Event as an official AAU Event (competition), but the AAU is not and shall not be responsible for any participant's or spectator's expenses related to this Event (nor reimbursements for same) in case of dissatisfaction of any participant, friend, family, or spectator, this includes, but is not limited to all travel, lodging, food, entry fees and/or any other expenses related to the event. INFORMATION: AAU NATIONAL CHAIR: AAU NATIONAL STAFF: June Bryan Amanda Stokes 5851 Heronpark Place AAU National Headquarters Lithia, FL 33547 c/o Walt Disney World Resort 813-368-4486 (C) P.O. Box 10,000 sbryan01@tampa bay.rr.com Lake Buena Vista, FL 32830 407-934-7200 (O), 407-934-7242 (F) amanda@aausports.org, www.aausports.org
AAU MARDI GRAS BATON TWIRLING EXTRAVAGANZA 2009 Individual Athlete Entry Form COMPLETE ALL AREAS BEFORE SUBMITTING AGE: as of Feb 14, 2009 Athlete s First Name MI Last Name Street Address (Apartment/Building/Unit) City State Zip Code Home Phone Number Including Area Code Sex Date of Birth (MM/DD/YY) Age AAU Membership Number E-mail Address Coach s First Name MI Last Name City State Zip Code Home Phone Number Including Area Code Cell Phone Number including Area Code Coach s E-mail Address TEAM or CORP NAME EVENT INFORMATION SOLO EVENTS Event: Division (circle): One Baton Nov Beg Int Adv Elt Boys Chal Adlt Two Baton Nov Beg Int Adv Elt Chal Adlt Three Baton Beg Adv Elt Chal Adlt Multiple Baton Beg Adv Chal Adlt Collegiate Solo Girls Boys Chal Freestyle Girls Boys Chal Adlt Solo Dance Twirl Girls Boys Chal Adlt Strut (x, t, straight Please be sure to indicate Strut type line, freestyle) Nov Beg Adv Chal Adlt Type: Basic Nov Beg Adv Chal Adlt Military Strut Nov Beg Adv Chal Adlt Hoop Beg Adv Chal Adlt Flag Beg Adv Chal Adlt GROUP EVENTS List number of routines Duet Trio Teams Corps Auxiliary Teams Collegiate Team Collegiate Half Time For athletes competing with a group all individual athlete entry forms must be sent in with group summary forms. SHIRT SIZE: Youth Small Adult 3XL TITLE EVENTS Strut Champion: Basic & Military. Basic determines level. Basic Level: Grand Champion: Solo & Strut. Solo determines level. Solo Level: Strut Type: Solo Event Fees: Group Event Fees: Title Event Fees: Entry Fee Due: First Event $18 Duets, Trios, Teams, Corps, Strut Champion $25 Solo: Each additional event $15 Auxiliary, & Collegiate Grand Champion $40 Group: Freestyle & Solo Dance Twirl $18 $10 per athlete, per event Bus Fee to Parade: Title: Collegiate Solo $40 $15 per person Bus: TOTAL: _
AAU MARDI GRAS BATON TWIRLING EXTRAVAGANZA 2009 Group Summary Form DIRECTIONS List all athletes in a group. Use a separate form for each group entry. This form is in addition to the individual athlete entry forms which must be completed for each individual athlete and sent to: AAU National Headquarters, Attn: Baton Twirling, 1910 Hotel Plaza Blvd, Lake Buena Vista FL 32830. Duet/Trio Average Age: Team or Corp Name: Team or Corp Average Age: Please check off which of the following applies to this roster: Twirling Duets Beg Adv Chal Adlt Twirling Trios Beg Adv Chal Adlt Small Twirl Team Beg Adv Chal Adlt Large Twirl Team Beg Adv Chal Adlt Small Dance Twirl Team Beg Adv Chal Adlt Large Dance Twirl Team Beg Adv Chal Adlt Show Team Parade Corps Small Large Twirling Corps Small Large Auxiliary Street Parade Team Novelty Show Twirl Collegiate Dance Twirl Collegiate Half Time Show NO ATHLETE S NAME (FIRST, MI, LAST) AGE AS OF 2/14//2009 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. SOLO ONE BATON LEVEL CITY AND STATE NAME OF COACH TELEPHONE ADDRESS E-MAIL