You are Cordially Invited to

2017 Virginia State & Open Competition

June 24 & 25, 2017 – Sanction #2337

Deep Run High School- 4801 Twin Hickory Rd. Glen Allen, VA 23059

We are honored to host the 2017 Virginia State Championships.

This is the official State Contest presented by NBTA International, an organization dedicated to the development of character, talent, and a healthy competitive spirit.

Best wishes are extended to all.

7:00 AM / DOORS OPEN
8:00 AM / Opening Presentation
Street Parade
Open Teams Competition
Virginia State Teams Competition
Virginia State Rhythmic Twirl, Show Twirl & Collegiate Fight Song
*will run simultaneously with teams
Open Duet, VA State Duet
Open Trio, VA State Trio
Open Basic Strut, VA State Basic Strut, Open Military Strut, VA State Military Strut
Team Awards – Interview for the Joyce Gray Award will be during Team Awards
Open Super X Strut, VA State Super X Strut, Visitor Super X Strut
7:00 AM / DOORS OPEN
8:00AM / Open Modeling
VA State Miss Old Dominion Modeling
Open 2-Baton, VA State 2-Baton
Open 3-Baton, VA State 3-Baton
Open Solo, Visitor Solo, State Solo
Individual VA State Awards Ceremony- VA State Solo, VA State Super X, VA State Boys Solo, VA State 2-Baton, the Joyce Gray Traveling Cup Award

Video Taping - NBTA Rules state that you may only video your own child or student. No flash photography.

Program Books - Please pre-order these on the entry form below. A limited number of books will be available for purchase at the designated hostess table for cash only.

Double Entering – NBTA rules state that double entering is not permitted for State events, but is permitted for open events

Facility Fee -There is no spectator charge at the door. However, a facility surcharge is to be paid with your individual entry. If there is more than one child in the family, only one surcharge will be assessed, but the entries must be sent together.

T-shirts and Tank Tops - Another new design will enhance the official shirt for the Virginia State Baton Twirling Championships. Please see the entry form for pricing. You may pick up your pre-ordered shirt on Saturday morning at the head table. We will not have extras for sale, so please pre-order!

Payment – Money orders payable to VTA and mail to:

Arline Silverthorn, 331 Woodside Drive, Hampton, VA 23669

Hotel – There is a block of hotel rooms reserved under Virginia State Baton Twirling Championships for a Special Rate of $105 at:Courtyard Richmond Northwest/Short Pump - 3950 Westerre Parkway Henrico, VA 23233 –

(804)346-5427 Reservations must be made prior to June 5, 2017. Click here:

Book your group rate for Virginia State Baton Twirling Championship Food – concessions will be open during the contest

Photographer - A professional photographer will be available during the competition events to take group and individual photos.

State Miss Old Dominion Modeling – Advanced in gown, all others in costume

Awards

Joyce Gray Traveling Cup - will be given to the Advanced Junior or Senior twirler based upon placement of their Advanced State Solo, Advanced Boys Solo, Advanced 2-Baton and Interview. Interviews will be conducted in costume during the Team portion of the competition. A Traveling Cup Award will be presented at the end of the Awards Ceremony on Saturday. You must pre-register for this event this year.

Pat Figgat Award- The Pat Figgatt Award is given to the high score AdvancedSmall or Large Junior or Adv.Senior Dance Twirl Team or Small or Large Junior or Adv. Senior Twirl Team (judged by the same judges).

Changes from one division to another - Due to a contest win after the state entry has been mailed, which would necessitate a change to a higher division, (i.e. novice to beginner), please email changes to: byJune 19, 2017. Changes will not be made after this date and you will not be able to compete in either division for a title. However, you can compete for a score sheet only.

Entries must be postmarked by May 19, 2017. If the entry is dated May 20, 2017 – May 27, 2017, you will need to include a $20.00 late fee.All entries must be received by May 27, 2017. Money orders made payable to VTA must be enclosed with entries.No email entries will be accepted.Add your entries carefully. No refunds will be given for overpayments and NO entries will be accepted after May 27, 2017.

Name: / Date of Birth:
Address: / Age as of 9/1/16:
City: / State: / Zip:
Parents: / Phone #:
Email Address: / (confirmation of events will be emailed)
Main Coach’s Name: / Coach’s Phone:
Coach’s Email:
Please list any teacher/coach that you’ve had in the last twirling year:
Please check your choice of events & twirling age category
0-6 / 7-9 / 10-12 / 13-15 / 16+
Individual Open & Visitor Events
Open Events / Nov / Beg / Int / Adv / Other / Fees
Basic Strut / $12.00 / $12.00 / $12.00
Military Strut / $12.00 / $12.00 / $12.00
Open Super-X Strut / $12.00 / $12.00 / $12.00 / $12.00
Visitor Super-X Strut / $12.00 / $12.00 / $12.00 / $12.00
Open Solo / $12.00 / $12.00 / $12.00 / $12.00
Open Boy’s Solo / $12.00 / $12.00 / $12.00 / $12.00
Visitor Solo / $12.00 / $12.00 / $12.00 / $12.00
Open College Solo (College Miss Majorette rules) / $12.00
Open 2-Baton / $12.00 / $12.00 / $12.00 / $12.00
Open 3-Baton / $12.00 / $12.00
Open Duet (Nov Beg Int Adv) 0-18 19-24 25-30 31+ / $12.00 each
Open Trio (Beginner, Advanced) 0-10.9 11-13.9 14+ / $12.00 each
Partners Name: / Age:
Partner’s Name: / Age:
Individual State Events – Virginia State Residents
State Events / Nov / Beg / Int / Adv / Other / Fees
Miss Old Dominion Modeling / $20.00 / $20.00 / $20.00
VA State Basic Strut / $20.00 / $20.00 / $20.00
VA State Military Strut / $20.00 / $20.00 / $20.00
VA State Super-X Strut / $20.00 / $20.00 / $20.00 / $20.00
VA State Solo / $20.00 / $20.00 / $20.00 / $20.00
VA State Boy’s Solo / $20.00 / $20.00 / $20.00 / $20.00
VA State 2-Baton / $20.00 / $20.00 / $20.00 / $20.00
VA State 3-Baton / $20.00 / $20.00
VA State Show Twirl (One division) / $20.00
Joyce Gray Award / No Charge-See above rules – Write the word YES in this box-
VA State Collegiate Fight Song / $20.00
VA State Rhythmic Twirl (must be an advanced solo twirler) / $20.00
Facility Surcharge Fee (Only one per family) / $25.00
VA State Duet (Nov, Beg,Int, Adv) 0-18 19-24 25-30 31+ / $12.00 each
VA State Trio (Beginner, Advanced) 0-10.9 11-13.9 14+ / $12.00 each
Partners Name: / Age:
Partner’s Name: / Age:
Program Ad Full Page $50
Good Luck Line Ad (each line is 75 characters) _____@ $5.00 each
T-Shirts (circle size) $16 each – MC LC SA MA LA XLA XXL (add $2.00 for XXL)
Tank Top (circle size) - $16 each - MC LC SA MA LA XLA
Program Book (Note: Cost is $20.00 the day of the contest! Please PRE-ORDER NOW) # of books@ $15.00
Late Fee - $20.00 if entry is dated May 20, 2017 thru May 27, 2017 NO Entries Accepted After 5/27/17
Grand Total
Make Money Order Payable to: VTA
Mail Entry & Money Order to: Arline Silverthorn 331 Woodside Dr. Hampton, VA 23669

Open and State Team Entry Form

Group Name:
Director’s Name:
Director’s Address:
City: / State: / Zip:
Director’s Phone #:
Director’s Email: / Confirmation will be sent
Please list any coaches that have worked with your teams over the past twirling season:
State Fees are $8.00 per member
Directors: Using the form on the next page, you must submit a list of names, with ages and date of birth on a separate sheet of paper, for each event entered. Please total for average age.
Please check your choice of events, category, age group & division
Note: Small teams consist of 4-8 members - Large teams consists of 9 or more members
Open Dance Twirl Team Beginner or Advanced / TT / Juv. / PT / Jr / Sr. / # of Members
State Dance Twirl Team Beginner or Advanced / TT / Juv. / PT / Jr / Sr. / # of Members
Open Twirl Team Beginner or Advanced / TT / Juv. / PT / Jr / Sr. / # of Members
State Twirl Team Beginner or Advanced / TT / Juv. / PT / Jr / Sr. / # of Members
Half Time Show Twirl Team / Kinder / Primary / Jr. / High / College / # of Members
Half Time
Dance Line Team / Kinder / Primary / Jr. / High / College / # of Members
Half Time
Pom- Pom Team / Kinder / Primary / Jr. / High / College / # of Members
Half-Time Show Twirl School Majorette Team / Jr. / High / College / # of Members
Baton Twirling Corps (one baton) / Juv. / Open / # of Members
Show Production Twirling Corps / Juv. / Open / # of Members
Show Corps Twirling Corps with props and/or scenery / Open / # of Members
Parade Corps (recorded music) / Open / # of Members
Street Parade (Open Division) Not a State Event / # of Members
Age Divisionsfor Dance Twirl & Twirl Teams
Tiny Tot 0 – 5.999
Juvenile 6 – 8.999
Pre-Teen 9 – 11.999
Junior 12 – 14.999
Senior 15 + / Age Divisions for Half Time Teams
Kinder 0-7.999
Primary 8-10.999
Junior 11-13.999
Senior 14 & over
College 18+ & in college / Total # of Members for ALL Teams/Corps
Late Fees
Total Amount of Entry

All NBTA Rules will be followed for all team & corps events; please read NBTA rules for proper division entry

The facility fee for group events is included in the entry fee per each member

Late fee PER team or corps is $20.00 for entries dated May 20, 2017 thru May 27, 2017 - NO entries accepted after May 27, 2017

If you are only competing in teams and would like to pre-order your program book, tank, or t-shirt, please complete the individual entry form for those items and mail in with a check.

Money Order Payable to: VTA - Mail Entry & Money Order to:

Arline Silverthorn 331 Woodside Drive, Hampton, VA 23669

Coaches/Directors

Please complete a separate form for EACH team you are entering into the competition

Name of Group:
Age Division:
Event Entered:
Level (if offered) Beginner or Advanced:
Twirler’s Name / Birthdate
(m-dd-yy) / Twirling age
(9-01-16)
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Total Age
÷No. of Members
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