2018 AAU BATON TWIRLINGWEST COAST NATIONALS

Sponsored by Jam On It and Pacific AAU

and the Second Annual

AAU Baton Twirling Las Vegas Showcase(a Baton Twirling show featuring top soloists and teams from across the US)

See separate flyer for Las Vegas Showcase for Audition & Performance Information

DIRECTED BY: Candice Dowdy, AAU Baton Twirling National Chair (407) 617-9358 candicedowdyaau@gmail.com

Maria Cortes, AAU National Board Member (407) 704-9977 mcortesaau@gmail.com

DATE: July 7, 2018 (Athlete Check-In: July 6 from 9am-Noon; Competition: July 7, 2018)

Clinic: July 6, 2018 Time: 3-4pm & 4-5pm Meet and Greet 5:15-6:15

ENTRY DEADLINE: Postmarked or Submitted Electronically by June 11, 2018

Doors open at 8:00 am; Contest will begin promptly at 9:00 am

COMPETITION LOCATION: Las Vegas Convention Center, 3150 Paradise, Rd, Las Vegas, NV 89109

ALL events will be your competitive age as of December 31, 2018.THIS COMPETITION IS OPEN TO TWIRLERS FROM ALL ACROSS THE US AND FROM OTHER

COUNTRIES.

AAU WEST COAST NATIONAL SOLO CHAMPIONSHIP NOTE: This championship event is open to twirlers from all across the US and from other countries.

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CONTEST AGE: AGE AS OF 12-31-18 :

Levels Age Divisions Collegiate (one division; must be registered in college/university)

Men’s Sr. 15-19 Jr. 10-14 Teen 5-9 Elite Sr. 16-19 Jr. 12-15 Teen 8-11 Juvenile 0-7 Advanced Sr. 16-19 Jr. 12-15 Teen 8-11 Juvenile 0-7 Intermediate Sr. 16-19 Jr. 12-15 Teen 8-11 Juvenile 0-7 Beginner Sr. 16-19 Jr. 12-15 Teen 8-11 Juvenile 0-7 Novice Sr. 16-19 Jr. 12-15 Teen 8-11 Juvenile 0-7

Requirements: Novice: Basic Strut One-Baton Two-Baton Novelty Freestyle Beginner: X-Strut One-Baton Two-Baton Novelty Freestyle Intermediate-Collegiate: X-Strut One-Baton Multi-Baton Dance-Twirl Freestyle

AAU WEST COAST NATIONAL FEATURE TWIRLER CHAMPIONSHIP NOTE: This championship event is open to twirlers from all across the US and from other countries.

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CONTEST AGE: AGE AS OF 12-31-18 :

Levels Age Divisions Collegiate (one division; must be registered in college/university) High School (one division; must be registered in high school)

Requirements: Collegiate Division: Collegiate Downfield Strut (music provided) Collegiate Half-Time Routine (own music) High School Division: Straight Line Strut (music provided) Field Half-Time Routine (own music)

NOTE: Field Half-Time Routine for High School would be a high school version of collegiate half-time routine

AAU WEST COAST NATIONAL TEAM CHAMPIONSHIPNOTE: This championship event is open to twirlers from all across the US and from other countries.

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CONTEST AGE: AGE AS OF 12-31-18Type Age Divisions Levels Size College (one division; must be registered in college/university) All Together One High School Gr. 9-12 All Together XS, Small, Large Middle School Gr. 6-8 All Together XS, Small, Large Elementary School Gr. 1-5 All Together XS, Small, Large Studio-Competitive Sr. 14-18 Junior 9-13 Juvenile 0-8 Beg or Adv XS, Small, Large Studio-Recreational Sr. 14-18 Junior 9-13 Juvenile 0-8 All Together XS, Small, Large

X-Small Team: 2-3 Members Small Team: 4-10 Members Large Team: 11+

Team Divisions Offered: Dance-Twirl, Twirl Team, Novelty Team

SOLO EVENTS One-Baton Basic Strut Two-Baton Military StrutThree-Baton Parade StrutMulti-Baton X-Strut

Age Divisions: Standard AAU Age divisions, levels, etc. apply to open events (refer to AAU Baton Twirling Rulebook)

AWARDS 1-3 Placements will be awarded in all events.

ATHLETE CHECK-IN All athletes are required to check in on July 6between 9am and noon at the competition venue.

Early registration for those that have to report early for show practice will be held July 6 (time and location TBA)

PRICESNational Solo Championship…..$125 National Feature Twirler Championship…..$125 National Team Championship…..

X-Small Team…..$30 per routine Small Team……$60 per routine Large Team…..$90 per routine College Team…..$60 per routine

Open Solo Events……$15 per event

ORDER OF EVENTS 8:00am Gym Opens; Contest Starts 9:00am

All Team Events

All Solo Events with own music (events that require entirefloor)

All remaining Individual Solo Events (events performed inlanes)

Team and Solo Awards

All athletes are REQUIRED to be in COMPETITION ATTIRE for each awards ceremony.

GENERAL INFORMATION AAU BATON: The 2018 AAU Baton Twirling Rulebook at www.aaubaton.org

MEMBERSHIP: All athletes (solo and team) MUST be AAU members and must be able to provide AAU Membership numbers when submitting entry forms. AAU membership MUST BE OBTAINED prior to submitting entry (NOTE AGES 18+: Membership is not instant so please allow several days to process).

DOOR ADMISSION (GATE FEES): 1 Day (Adult $15, Youth & Senior $8)

PAYMENT: If mailing entry: Money order or Check for all mailed entries. Make payable to: Candice Dowdy. If submitting online and using PayPal: a verification email will be sent along with a PayPal invoice. There will be a 3% PayPal convenience charge added.

TEAM ROSTERS: All directors must submit one roster for each team entry entered. Rosters should also be provided at “on-deck” check in for each routine the day of the competition.

CHANGES TO ENTRIES: The contest director reserves the right to make any changes necessary. No changes by contestants may be made once an entry is received. ONLY errors made by the contest director will be corrected the day of the contest. NO ENTRIES WILL BE ACCEPTED THE DAY OF THE CONTEST.

PROGRAM BOOKS: Programs will be sold for $5.00 each at the check-in/awards table. All solo participants will need a program in order to know lane assignments.

FOOD: A concession stand will be provided during the day. No outside food or drink is allowed in the facility.

MUSIC: All team and solo events that require music (other than standard march music) must submit a CD of your music with your entry form(Cd’s will be returned at check-in). You may also email an MP3 file to the contest director by the June 11th entry deadline. Music will be placed on an iPod to be played through the sound system at the contest. Team directors and solo twirlers should also bring two back-up copies of your music on a CD to the contest in case a back-up is needed. Music director at contest will be available at 7:30am the day of the contest for individuals and team directors to check their songs on the playlist.

WAIVERS: A waiver must be signed and returned with entry for every participant in the competition (solo and team members). Participants will not be allowed to participate unless a form has been properly filled out and signed by parent/legal guardian/self.

NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP T-SHIRT Please include all orders/payment with the solo or team

entry forms.

TANK TOP COLOR: BlackSCREEN PRINT COLORS: White, Yellow, Red, Silver

COST: $20 ORDER DEADLINE: June 11, 2018

Clinic InformationDate: July 6, 2018

Time: Clinic 1: 3-4pm Clinic 2: 4-5pm COST: One Clinic: $25 Two Clinics: $40 Instructor: Catherine WattersSkills Learned: Solo work, strut, contact, 2 and 3 batons.

LAS VEGAS NATIONAL WAIVER PLEASE SUBMIT WITH SOLO OR TEAM ENTRY FORM; MUST BE POSTMARKED/EMAILED BY June 11A WAIVER MUST BE COMPLETED BY EACH PERFORMER (SOLO AND TEAM) ONE WAIVER PER PERSON. WAIVERS MUST BE RECEIVED WITH ENTRY. DIRECTORS: Please photocopy this for team members.

ATHLETE’S NAME: ___________________________________________ DATE: July 7, 2018I, the undersigned or parent/guardian, do hereby give permission for the athlete named above to participate in the AAU Las Vegas West Coast National Championships. I recognize and acknowledge there are certain risks of physical injury, and I agree to assume the full risk of injuries, damages or loss that I or my minor child may sustain as a result of participating in any activities connected with or associated with this competition.

I, further release and hold harmless the Contest Director & Staff, AAU Baton Twirling, Competition venue and its officers, agents, servants, employees and representatives, from any claims for injury, illness, or loss that may be sustained

I, understand and will be responsible for any medical bills that may be incurred on behalf of my daughter/son/self for physical illness or injury they may be sustained during the competition. The competition and its representatives reserve the right to send any participant/attendee to a hospital for diagnosis and treatment, with the parent/guardian assuming full responsibility and costs.

I, give permission for images/videos of the athlete/myself to be captured during the competition to be used without further compensation to the athlete or myself. Images and videos may be used in promoting the competition and future events, press releases to local media, and internet/social media sites pertaining to AAU and AAU Baton Twirling.

I HAVE READ AND FULLY UNDERSTAND THE ABOVE WAIVER AND RELEASE OF ALL CLAIMS.

___________________________________ ________________________________ Parent/Guardian Signature -or- Competitor’s Signature (if over 18) Date

IMPORTANT MEDICAL INFORMATION:

______________________________________________ ____________________________________________ Insurance Company Policy Number

______________________________________________ ____________________________________________ Emergency Phone Number Name of Emergency Contact and Relationship

WEST COAST NATIONALS SOLO BATON ENTRY FORM-LAS VEGAS AAU MEMBERSHIP NUMBER MUST BE PROVIDED BELOW

NAME: D ATE OF BIRTH (M/D/Y<+) ____ AGE AS OF 12-31-1 B __ �AAU MEMBERSHIP NUMBER: _______ _

ADDRESS (City, State, Zip): ------------------------ PARENT GUARDIAN NAME: ______________ _

EMAIL: HOME PHONE: CELL PHONE: _ __ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ TEXTING: YES NO

COACH: _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __ STUDIO/TEAM: _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _

-A: WEST COAST NATIONAL SOLO CHAMPIONSHIPCOST: $125 Select Age u1v1s1on Below

Collegiate ALL (One division)

Men's Sr. 15-19 Jr. 10-14 Teen 5-9

Elite Sr. 16-19 Jr. 12-15 Teen8-11 Juv. 0-7

Advanced Sr. 16-19 Jr. 12-15 Teen 8-11 Juv. 0-7

Intermediate Sr. 16-19 Jr. 12-15 Teen8-11 Juv. 0-7

Beginner Sr. 16-19 Jr. 12-15 Teen 8-11 Juv. 0-7

Novice Sr. 16-19 Jr. 12-15 Teen8-11 Juv. 0-7

Please complete the following:

Title of Novelty Freestyle Music:

Title of Dance-Twirl Freestyle Music:

B: WEST COAST NATIONAL FEATURE TWIRLER CHAMPIONSHIP COST: $125 Select Age Division Below

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Collegiate ALL (One division)

High School ALL (One division)

Please complete the following:

Title of Music:

Amount of Section B: $

Registration Fee (Required) $40.00 -

Amount of Section C:I $

COACH'S PHONE: _ _ _ _ _ _ __ COACH'S EMAIL: _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _

�C: SOLO EVENTS -

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$15EACH Nov Beg Int Adv Elite enger Boys Adult

One-Baton

Two-Baton /-

Three-Baton ./ V ./ Multiple Baton / I/ _/

X-Strut / Straight-Line Strut _/ . ./ I/ ./

Parade Strut / ,/ / I/ Basic Strut / V l./ V

Military Strut I _/ / / I/

ENTRIES MUST BE POSTMARKED/SUBMITTED ELECTRON/CALLY BY: June 11, 2018

If mailing: Money order or Check

Make Payable to: Candice Dowdy

Mail to: Candice Dowdy, 522 Hallowell Circle, Orlando, FL 32828

If Submitting Online and using PayPal: Please contact one of the contest director for

specific info on how to register on line.

A 3% online fee will be added to all PayPal payments.

No refunds on entry fees or credits to other competitions will be given.

AMOUNT OF T-SHIRTS ORDERED Quantity/Size: Youth Small Youth Medium Youth Large

$ -- Adult Small - - Adult Medium

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GRAND TOTAL OF ENTRY: $

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Adult Large - -

Adult XL Adult 2XL - - - -

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WEST COAST NATIONALS TEAM ENTRY FORM-LAS VEGAS TEAM ROSTER MUST ACCOMPANY THIS ENTRY FORM ... SEE TEAM ROSTER PAGE

Please compete ONE entry and roster PER TEAM, not per routine. All team members listed on roster must be participating in all routines listed on this entry page. For each routine that uses DIFFERENT performers, complete a dfferent entry form and roster page. (NOTE: All twirl team events will use Standard March Music)

TEAM NAME: ______________________ _ NO. OF MEMBERS: ____ TEAMS AVERAGE AGE: ______ _

COACH: _____________ EMAIL: __________ _ CELL PHONE: TEXTING: YES NO

STUDIO NAME: ADDRESS (Oty/State/Zip): ______________________________ _

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Elementary School (Gr. 1-5) V V 1/ 1/ 1/ Studio-Competitive

Studio-Recreational / / AVERAGE AGES TO DETERMINE TEAM AGE J

TOTAL BATON TEAM AMOUNT DUE:

Cost

ROUTINE#1 $ TEAM FEES: Extra-Small $30, Small $60, Large $90

ROUTINE#2 $

ROUTINE#J $

AMOUNT OF T-SHIRTS ORDERED Quantity/Size: -- Youth Small -- Youth Medium

__ Adult Small __ Adult Medium

GRAND TOTAL OF TEAM ENTRY:$

ENTRIES MUST BE POSTMARKED/SUBMITTED ELECTRON/CALLY BY June 11, 2018

If mailing: Money order or Cashier's Check only for all mailed entries. Make payable to: Candice Dowdy

Mail to: Candice Dowdy, 522 Hallowell Circle, Orlando, FL 32828

!TITLE OF MUSIC

__ Youth Large

__ Adult Large

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If Submitting Online and using PayPal: Please contact one of the contest director for specific info on how to register online. A 3% online fee will be added to all PayPal payments.

No refunds on entry fees or credits to other competitions will be given.

--Adult XL __ Adult2XL

REGISTRATION FEE IS $40 per Team member (if team members are competing as soloist, they pay this ONLYwith Solo entry).

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