Associated Baton Twirlers Unitd Kingdom Baton Salute
The baton is held in the right hand with the ball at the top. The back of the right hand shall touch the hollow of the left shoulder with the right elbow level with the top of the shoulder, palm facing out and fingers together. This position must be held for 2 counts. Feet and free arm positions are optional. Baton Rate
The speed at which the baton is turning, it is not always best to twirl fast. Beginner
A member who is in their first 2 years of baton twirling competion or 1year of competition in struts. A beginner may be subject to twirling restrictions Brake
an unintentional stop in the flow of the twirling movement or series
Best newcomer
Award given to member who has joined the team 6 months of less before the anual awards who has shown team spirit, progression and promis. Ball
The large rubber end of the baton. Contest status
The level of advancement of the twirling performance of one girl or combined level on a team. E.g beginner, novice
The person who is in charge of the team and responsable for all contestents. This is the same sort of thing as a team manager. A combination of dance and baton work, which interprets musical phrases, tempo, rhythm and style. All dance and baton work must be executed with correct technique.
Duet / Duo
The twirling performance of two people each using one baton involving variety and difficulty of content, exchanges / partner sequences, speed, control, smoothness and gracefulness, presented in a pleasing manner with correct baton and body technique. The maintenance of unison is of prime importance where the baton comes into contact with the ground unintentionally. Fancy strut
Fancy strut is a strut incorporating footwork, leaps and lunges, using not more than 2 continuous revolutions (from the centre) of the baton. Loops and swings are allowed.
Gymnastic moves, releases, finger work, wraps, rolls, dead stick releases and pullbacks are not permitted. Floor contact with any part of the body other than the feet is not permitted
Follow through
when you continu from one trick to another without stopping or braking flow. Definition - any move where the legs leave the floor and rotate above the body through 360 degrees Horizonal
A line from left to right, or laying flat. Improper salute
a sloppy discourteous salute, baton held upside down, baton not held in vertical position, salute not held for 2 counts Military strut
Contestants should march in a sharp military manner whilst using arm beats with the baton. The upper leg should be at a 90-degree angle to the body and the knee angle should be a minimum of 90 degrees. Slight lower leg extension is desirable. The baton should be held by the ball in the crotch of the right hand, with the shaft at an upward angle to the right between off centre (vertical) down to 45 degrees. Once strutting has commenced, the shaft should not touch the arm. The left hand should be on the waist at all times, with a straight line from the elbow to the tip of the fingers. Both elbows should be pointed to the sides.
The arm beats should be sharp. On the left foot (heavy beat) the right hand executes a beat level with the eye / nose. On the right foot the beat is executed down by the right hip. The sequence of the right hand should therefore be hip, eye / nose / eye, hip. The right upper arm should not move. Peewee
Age groupe into which members are split for competition. Peewees are 6 years and under. Pre-teen
Age groupe into which members are split for competition. Pre-teens are 10 to 12 year olds
P&P
A routine performed by 1 person using 1 baton. Twirling of the baton is not permited and the routine should be slow, smoth and graceful. Pom pon strut
Pompon fancy strut involves footwork, leaps and lunges etc incorporating arm and pompon movements. Floor contact with any part of the body except feet is not permitted. Passes of pompons are allowed however releases are not. Gymnastic moves are not permitted A choreographed routine which should include a variety of dance and pompon moves combined, which interpret the musical phrases, tempo, rhythm and style. Changes of floor pattern should be incorporated and general effect and staging should be a consideration throughout. Body technique and alignment of pompons must be correct and the maintenance of unison is of prime importance. Penalties
This is when points are taken away for mistakes or rule braking. Posture
The way you hold your body Qualification
Must be gained to attend nationals. This means ttending a regional competition and getting a good enough score to qualife. Senior
Age groupe into which members are split for competition. Seniors are aged 16 and over. Slip
a momentary loss of control, not necessarily causing a break. This is also incurred for releasing thumb flips from the end of the baton Spirit Award
Given to members who try hard and enjoy what they are learning. Shaft
The metal rod down the middle of the baton. Subs
weekly fee for training. Two baton solo
The continuous and simultaneous twirling of two batons by one person involving variety and difficulty of content, speed, control, smoothness and gracefulness, presented in a pleasing manner with correct baton and body technique Two Hand Catch
an intentional one-handed reception caught in two hands to avoid a drop Twirler of the year
Award that is given anualy and has to be returnd after 1 year. Prestend to the member who works hard, enjoys themselvs, helps others, attends events and has good attendance. Unison
where moves are not executed at the same time in routines requiring 2 or more members, or baton height on releases not at the same height by all members. Variety
A good mix of left and right hand twirls, baton rate, horizonal and vertical twirls, tricks, flips and releases and receptions. | Ambidexetry
using both hands with equal ease Basic strut
Basic strut is just what the title implies - basic strutting without footwork, i.e. leaps, lunges, backsteps etc. Upper leg at a 90-degree angle to the body. Knee angle should be at an angle of 90 degrees. Forward motion with head facing front at all times is compulsory. Baton shall be carried in right hand, over arm, cradle position (baton to be held like a pencil, near the ball with thumb and first two fingers grasping the shaft. The shaft should lie in the crotch of the hand) Arms should swing forwards to shoulder level alternately, using opposite arm to leg. Contestants must ensure that they march into and out of the corners, in a sharp manner with no fancy arm or leg movements, ensuring that they maintain the swing of the arms whilst doing so.
BIBTA
British Isles Baton Twirling Association BBTSA
Bristish Baton Twirling Sports Association Balance
even distribution of left and right handed twirls, horizonal and virtical twirlers and fast and slow baton rates. am outfit worn for a prformance that is suited to the event. This is mostly a decorated leotard, not everyday clothes. Some events may have costume requirments or restrictions. Conecting tricks
tricks that link bigger twirls and tricks to make them flow. Carnival spirit award
In house award given to members who show effort and joy whne taking part in carnivals and displays. Dance Twirl Team
The twirling performance of 4 to 8 people, each using one baton combining variety, difficulty and originality of dance with baton work, which interprets musical phrases, tempo, rhythm and style. Exchanges and changes of floor pattern should be incorporated. All dance and baton work must be executed with correct technique. The maintenance of unison is of prime importance Disqualification
when a member or team is excluded from competition, usaly for breaking rules,for misconduct or unsportsman like behavior. Eye contact
When performing you look at your judge or audience. Fall
unintentional body contact with the floor Free Arm/hand
The arm or hand that is not being used to twirl. It should be placed neatly out of the way or used to compelment th twirl. Floor Contact
when any part of the body, with the exception of feet, comes into contact with the floor intentionally or unintentionally Grading
System of ensuring all twirls are tought in order of diffeculty and that all members have learnt them corretly. Juvnile Age groupe into which members are split for competition. Juveniles are 7 to 9 year olds Junior
Age groupe into which members are split for competition. Juniors are 13 to 15 year olds Most outstanding twirler
award given to the member who has shown the most improvment, excelled in performance and competition and does so with out to much assisance. Most improved twirler
Award givn to members who have made an outstanding improvment over the year. Novice
A member who has advanced from beginner level. Restrictions on twirls may applie but more advanced twirls are expected than in beginners.
National Baon Twirling Assoation when the baton is unintentionally twirled neither vertically or horizontally when the contestant/s are out of step with the music i.e. the left foot NOT hitting the floor on the heavy beat PomPon Salute
A pompon is held in the right hand, which is taken to the left shoulder with the right elbow pointing towards the right diagonal at shoulder height. Feet and free arm position are optional. This position must be held for 2 counts
Pom pon Tradional Corp
A routine choreographed to music incorporating a variety of dance and pompon moves combined. Body technique and alignment of pompons must be correct. Team of 9 or more members.
Pom Pon Theme
A routine set to music which should include dance and pompon moves and should be based on a theme or idea using dress, costume, clothing, backdrop, scenery etc. to enhance (e.g. a particular film, musical or topic). Body technique and alignment of pompons must be correct. No pyrotechnics, discharge of arms, pressurised canisters, dangerous materials, inflammable liquids etc. or animals can be used in or around the contest area.
At least 9 members must use and perform with pompons for at least 4 minutes Prestentation (1)
The way a member looks and the attitude and confedence that they display. Prestentation (2)
Ceremoney where awards are being given.
Solo Twirl
The twirling performance of one person using one baton involving variety and difficulty of content, speed, control, smoothness and gracefulness, presented in a pleasing manner with correct baton and body technique Substance
Tape more than one third of the length of the baton shaft, or other substance on the shaft or ball and tip of the baton. However, glitter halos are allowed. Showmanship
The art of selling a routine and making the auidence want to watch and be excited by it. Turn out
When the foot or leg is turned out . Tip
The small rubber end of the baton. Training
This is what w call our weekly lesson.
Vertical
a line from top to bottom.
Violation
an instance when a rule is broken |