Location: Virtual via Zoom
Event Date: Saturday and Sunday, July 18-19, 2020
Deadline to register: July 1, 2020
Schedule
Saturday, July 18: 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
Sunday, July 19: 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
ENTER ONLINE ONLY AT: Please enter at https://bit.ly/2Agxypy.
Event venue, dates, and location are subject to change.
Event Information:
SOLO (1 baton)
Routine utilizing one baton, salute or pose accepted. Gymnastics permitted Penalties: Drops, breaks and Under/Overtime at .1 per second
Solo Time Limit (00:30 – 2:30 minutes max)
STRUT patterns accepted (1 baton):
Strut “X” – X Formation. (Example NBTA-CNBTA)
Strut – Freestyle format. (Example USTA-CBTF)
Strut – Straight up and down floor. (Example DMA-WTA)
Music: Must be some form of marching music
Penalties: Drops, out of step w/ music and Under/Overtime at .1 per second Strut Time Limit (00:30 – 2:30 minutes max)
TWO BATON
Routine utilizing 2 batons with continuous movement of both batons at all times. Salute or pose and gymnastics permitted.
Time Limit (00:30 – 2:00 min max)
THREE BATON
Routine utilizing 3 batons with continuous movement of all batons at all times. Salute or pose and gymnastics permitted.
Time Limit (00:30 – 2:00 min max)
ARTISTIC TWIRL
Perform to music of choice. A routine consisting of one or multiple batons that portrays a feeling or interprets a thematic or character style approach to the selected music of the competitor’s choice. Gymnastics permitted. Time Limit (2:30 minutes max) – Timing starts when music starts
1 or multiple batons only (Baton: A hollow metal rod with rubber tips. No attachment(s) of any kind.) NO props or other twirling apparatus (Disqualification if prop(s) utilized) Flag and Hoop baton is considered a prop. Artistic Twirl is not divided by Level, only Age
MILITARY – Square pattern/box. Judged on score sheet, military beat or variation. Music: Must be some form of marching music
BASIC – Square pattern/box. Judged on score sheet. Basic arm swing. Music: Must be some form of marching music
AUXILIARY SOLO (Time Limit: 3:00 minutes max)
Flag (field), Rifle, Sabre, Hoop Baton, Flag Baton, or a combination of equipment in a solo routine. Salute or pose and gymnastics permitted.
Timing starts from first beat of music, until ending note.
OPEN DANCE (Time Limit: 2:30 minutes max)
Timing starts from first beat of music, until ending note.
Format and Rules:
- This is an official competition and ALL competitors are required to wear a costume and have appropriate shoes.
- You can perform from your home, driveway, gym, studio, outside tennis/basketball court, etc but, you must be on a FLAT (Baking Soda, Corn Starch or Baby Powder should be used for baton solo on outside surface)
- The contestant MUST have a Zoom account in his/her name. If the account is not in your name (the contestant), the judge will not be able to let you into the competition area. Please sign up for a FREE Zoom account. Also, you can join the meeting via the web if you don’t have the app.
Young children: If using parent’s zoom account: You MUST enter the meeting under the contestant’s name. - Awards: Gold, Silver and Bronze Official Florida Sunshine State Games Medals.
- You will receive your scoresheet(s) via email after verification/tabulation (please allow 3 days/72 hours)
- All placements will be posted on the Florida Sunshine State Games website within 3 days after the competition.
- Entry fees pay for the judges, tabulators, awards and mailing costs.
- Contestants may use their own music of choice to perform (except Strut – must have marching music)
- In the spirit of sportsmanship & fairness and to keep our competitors performing live, these virtual wins will NOT count towards advancement this year.
- Disclaimer: If you do not have Wi-Fi and you are trying to use Cell Service, you will probably “lag” inside a building. The judge will not be able to see your routine in real time. Outside locations work wonderful.
- Suggestion: DO NOT USE ZOOM for the first time on July 18-19. Please get on Zoom and test your equipment.
Age Divisions for all events: 0-6, 7-8, 9-10, 11-12, 13-14, 15-17, 18+
All organizations welcome! Events will not be divided by organization(s).
7 Baton Events Available:
1. Solo (1 baton)
2. Strut (X,L,T,Straight)
3. Artistic Twirl
4. 2 Baton
5. 3 Baton
6. Basic Strut (box pattern)
7. Military Strut (box pattern)
Baton Solo & Strut Levels: Novice, Beginner, Intermediate, Advance/Elite, Collegiate
Auxiliary Events Available: Individual Flag (Field), Rifle, Sabre, Hoop Baton and Flag Baton
Individual Dance Event Available: Open Dance Category
This applies to Baton Solo ONLY
How to determine your level for SOLO:
NOVICE
- Limited to 2 spins with various catches
- Limited to One 3 spin
- Limited to Two single illusions
- Limited to Two gymnastic moves with no releases
- Limited to Four continuous rolls, before changing to another continuous roll
BEGINNER
- Limited to 3 spins with various catches
- Limited to One 4 spin
- Limited to One double illusion
- Limited to Two single gymnastic moves with release
- Limited to Eight continuous rolls, before changing to another continuous roll
INTERMEDIATE
- Limited to 4 spins with various catches
- Limited to One 5 spin
- Limited to double elements only
- Limited to Two double gymnastic moves with release
- Limited to Ten continuous rolls, before changing to another continuous roll.
Awards
Gold, Silver and Bronze medals will be awarded to first three places in each division/category.
At the discretion of the Sport Director additional awards may be given for placement after 3rd.
Registration
Click here to register for the 2020 SSG Baton & Auxiliary Championships.
FSF Staff Contact
Karissa Pendleton
(850) 298-6628 or kpendleton@flasports.com
Baton Event Director
Mary Molder
(901) 351-0584 or marymolder@yahoo.com