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European Technical Commitee

European Technical Commitee. MAJORETTES RULES CHANGES for 2019. 1 / New Age Definition. Starting in 2019, we will be using a different reference date to calculate the age division for each athlete . The new reference date : 31st of December of the competing year

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  1. EuropeanTechnicalCommitee MAJORETTES RULES CHANGES for 2019

  2. 1 / New Age Definition Starting in 2019, wewillbeusing a differentreference date to calculate the age division for eachathlete. The new reference date : 31st of December of the competingyear ex: for 2019 competitions, itwillbe the age of the athlete on the 31st of december 2019

  3. 2 / Disciplines The events/disciplines thatwillberepresentedat the Majorette EC in 2019 : - Parade Corps - Exhibition Majorette Corps - Traditional Corps - TraditionalPompoms Corps (new discipline) - Batonflag Team (new discipline) - ShowtwirlAccessories Solo - ShowtwirlAccessoriesDuet - ShowtwirlAccessories Corps

  4. 3 / Time/Categories/Selections *Parade Corps - 3’00 to 4’00 - Juvenile, Junior, Senior- 1 selection per categorie *Exhibition Majorette Corps - 2’00 to 3’00 - Juvenile, Junior, Senior- 1 selection per categorie *Traditional Corps - 2’00 to 3’00 - Juvenile, Junior, Senior- 1selection per categorie *TraditionalPompoms Corps - 2’00 to 3’00 - Juvenile, Junior, Senior- 1 selection per categorie *Batonflag Team - 2’00 to 3’00 - Juvenile, Junior, Senior- 1 selection per categorie *ShowtwirlAccessories Solo - 1’30 to 2’00 - Juvenile, Pre-teen 2’00-2’30 Junior, Senior - 3 selections per categorie *ShowtwirlAccessoriesDuet- 1’30 to 2’00 - Juvenile, Pre-teen 2’00 to 2’30 Junior, Senior - 1 selection per categorie *ShowtwirlAccessories Corps - 3’00 to 4’00 - Juvenile,Junior, Senior - 1 selection per categorie

  5. 4 / Rules Changes • Penalties in all events = 0.5 (instead of 0.2) • Entrance/exit for Showtwirl Corps = up to 1 minute(instead of 2 minutes) • Only Single Illusion withbaton/prop , spin(s) before or after are not permitted • Time/lenghtwithoutbaton/propthatcangive penalties= maximum of 16 counts (instead of 10 seconds) • EuropeanLevel 1 for Solos and Duets in Majorette events for 2019 • Weask for feedback regarding the teams (for 2019 or 2020) onlywhen use of the baton (not for the Pompoms) • Parade Corps: need to be in line with the WFNBTA rules. It willbeupdated in the rulebook for 2019. Clarification to follow the rulesworldwide. • Restrictions : Tatoosneed to becovered • Showtwirlevents : The story or theme of the routine should be displayed in respectful and tasteful manner, it should also be suitable for the age range of the audience (choice of music) • Props regulations (see 5)

  6. 5 / Rules for accessories • For all Showtwirl categories the use of  hazardous or pyrotechnics  props is strictly prohibited along with any product or equipment that has the ability to set off fire alarms or compromise the health and safety of anyone in attendance to the competition. • Size : 2.5 meters maximum high and 3 meters maximum in length ( during the entire production)

  7. 6 / New Documents Belowyouwillfind all the rules/presentation, scoresheets ( captions and subcaptionsadjustments) and penalties to reflect the changes for 2019. a/ Exhibition Majorette Corps b/ TraditionalPompoms Corps c/ Batonflag Team d/ Showtwirl Solo e/ ShowtwirlDuet f/ Showtwirl Corps

  8. a) Exhibition Majorette Corps • 18. EXHIBITION MAJORETTE CORPS • 18.1 Age category • Juvenile, Junior and Senior . • 18.2 Number in corps • Minimum of 10 majorette members • 18.3 Salute • Salute is not obligate • 18.4 Performance Area • Total floor area • 18.5 Music • Personal choice on CD or USB stick. • Only one music must be reproduced on the support. • No music for entry and exit • 18.6 Time • 2.00-3.00 minutes • 18.7 Costume • Traditional Majorette style. • No bare midriff permitted • 18.8 Acrobatics • Acrobatics and mounts are not permitted

  9. 18.9 Production • A corps performing a routine with marching and changing formations, with timing , perfection and precision . • The choreography should be a mix of various style of marching and dancing with the emphasis being on the marching drill. • Exhibition Majorette Corps choreography should display foundations of twirling and excellence of basic twirling concepts • All members have to use one baton . • More than two batons work is not allowed. • Changing of formations and unison is required during the entire routine. • Exchanges are permitted • No floor movements are permitted with exceptions of opening and final position • No props permitted • Maximum of 2 spins permitted • Illusions not permitted • 18.10 Marking over 100 points • Marching 20 points • Formation and Manouvering 20 points • Twirling and Body movements 20 points • General Effects 20 points • Showmanship, Presentation 20 points

  10. 18.11 Penalties • Drop 0.5 point • Fall 0.5 point • 2 Hand Catch 0.5 point • Out of step 0.5 point • Break 0.1 point • Off Pattern 0.1 point • Unison 0.1 point • Over/Undertime /per sec 0.1 point • Rules Violation 2.0 points • Acrobatics & Mounts Disqualification

  11. b ) TraditionalPompoms Corps • 23. TRADITIONAL POMPOMS CORPS • 23.1 Age category • Juvenile, Junior and Senior • . • 23.2 Number in Corps • Minimum of 10 members • 23.3 Performance Area • Total floor area • 23.4 Music • Style of recorded music is free. CD or USB stick or as required by the hosting country. • No music for entry and exit. • 23.5 Time • 2.00 to 3.00 minutes • 23.6 Costume • Majorette style outfit. No bare midriff permitted • 23.7 Acrobatics • Acrobatics and mounts are not permitted …./….

  12. 23.8 Production • A corps performing a routine with marching combined with the use of Pompoms and choreographed to the music. The choreography should include special effects, manoeuvres and teamwork in line with the music. • Changing of formations is encouraged. • Standing/stationary should be limited to waves and general effects and must not exceed 16 counts. • All members have to use one pair of Pompoms. All Pompoms should be the same size and type. No props or accessories are allowed. • Exchanges and passes are not permitted. • Tossing of Pompoms to another team member or to oneself is not permitted. • Grounding is not permitted with exceptions of opening and final position ( maximum of 16 counts). • Illusions and gymnastic moves are not permitted. • 23.9 Marking over 100 points • Marching and Manoeuvering 20 points • Teamwork 20 points • Production- General effect 20 points • Execution – Special effects 20 points • Appearance-Showmanship-Presentation 20 points

  13. Penalties • Drop 0.5 point • Fall 0.5 point • Out of step 0.5 point • Lost of equipment 0.1 point • Unison 0.1 point • Over/Undertime per seconde 0.1 point • Rules Violation 2.0 points • Acrobatics & Mounts Disqualification

  14. Traditional Pompoms Corps Scoresheet • Marching Effective use of time and space Perfection within style • for worthwhile drill of movements • Manoeuvring Formation Patterns • FloorCoverage Transitions • 20points Continuity of formdevelopmentOriginality • Definition of Floor patterns Creativity • TeamworkVariety • Difficulty Partner Sequences • Rhythm & Timing Group Sequences • 20points Unison • Creativity • Entertainment Value Uniformity for the use of Pompoms • Choreography Utilisation of Music • Production Build-up Climax Change of Pace General EffectStaging of effectInterpretation • EffectivenessUniqueness of Presentation • 20 points Poise of ExecutionCreativity • Execution Technique Pompoms Control • SpecialEffectsSkill of execution General Handling • Precision/timing Coordination Pompoms/Marching • 20 points Perfection Visual Effects • Unison Contribution to show • ProfessionalismUniformity of the show • Overall Production  Showmanship • Appearance Audience Appeal Expression • Showmanship General Appearance Confidence • PresentationNeatness/Age appropriateEnthusiasm • 20 points Pompoms (size/type…) Esprit de Corps

  15. c ) Batonflag Team • 18. BATONFLAG TEAM • 18.1 Age category • Juvenile, Junior and Senior • . • 18.2 Number in Team • 6 to 8 majorette members • 18.3 Performance Area • Total floor area • 18.4 Music • Style of recorded music is free. CD or USB stick or as required by the hosting country. • No music for entry and exit. • 18.5 Time • 2.00 to 3.00 minutes • 18.6 Costume • Majorette style outfit. No bare midriff permitted • 18.7 Equipment • Flag is one piece of material attached to a flagpole baton ( a special baton) and used as a flag or two ended batonflag (double flag baton) • Swivels on the baton are recommended. Material on chains, ropes or clothing are not permitted • The length of one-ended is maximum 75 cm long, length of two ended batonflag is not limited , length of flag- material on batonflag can be 65-75 cm long • No other equipment is allowed in the FLAG competition program …./….

  16. 18.8 Acrobatics • Acrobatics and mounts are not permitted • 18.9 Production • A team performing a routine with marching, and dancing combined with twirling batonflag and choreographed to the music. The choreography should display foundations of twirling and excellence of basic twirling concepts • One batonflag per member is required . • Changing of formations is encouraged • Exchanges are permitted. • No floor movements are permitted with exceptions of opening and final position ( maximum of 16 counts) • Batonflag must not be put on the floor. • The competitors have to finish the choreography by holding the equipment . • Maximum of 2 spins permitted. Illusion are not allowed. • 18.9 Marking over 100 points • Routine Content- Choreography 20 points • Teamwork 20 points • Production- General effect 20 points • Technique-Quality of Performance 20 points • Showmanship-Presentation 20 points

  17. Penalties • Drop 0.5 • Fall 0.5 • Drop of equipment 0.5 • 2 Hand Catch 0.5 • Out of step 0.5 • Break 0.1 • Off Pattern 0.1 • Unison 0.1 • Over/Undertime per seconde 0.1 • Rules Violation 2.0 • Acrobatics & Mounts Disqualification

  18. Batonflag Team Scoresheet • Routine Content Difficulty • Choreography • Choreography Co-ordination of Marching/Dance with Batonflag • Flow of Movements • Coordination of Body and Batonflag • 20points Unison • Use of Batonflag • Exchanges • Variety Partner Sequences • Production Difficulty Group Sequences • Rythm and Timing Exchanges • 20 points Unison • Creativity • Entertainment Value • Marching Entrance and Exit Musical Interpretation • Changing of Floor Patterns Transitions • General Effect Floor Coverage Formations • Continuity of Routine • Originality • 20 points Change of Pace • Technique and Perfection Uniformity • Quality of Precision Control • Performance Poise and Grace of Execution Unison • Audience Appeal Footwork, Arms, • Alignment & Spacing Hands, Body • 20 points Technical Excellence of Batonflag • Technical Quality of Reproduced Music • Showmanship Costume Expression • Presentation Accessories Eye Contact • Personal Grooming Confidence • 20 points Hair, Make-up Enthusiasm • Footwear Attitude • Personality Projection Professionalism • Batonflag (shape/length/size/colour...)

  19. d ) Showtwirl Solo • 21. MAJORETTE SHOWTWIRL SOLO • Description • A solo dance routine with baton and props choreographed to personal choice of music. Main focus to be combination of dance and baton movements that are correlated to the musical phrases, tempo and rhythm. The routine must be presented with proper technique and appropriate performance qualities. The simultaneous blending of body and baton will be demonstrated while displaying a wide range of skills. Credit will be given for props used in an appropriate manor to which they are intended, highlighting the story or theme of the routine. The story or theme of the routine should be displayed in respectful and tasteful manner, it should also be suitable for the age range of the audience. • 21.1 Age Category • Juvenile, Preteen, Junior and Senior • 21.5 Time • 1.30 - 2.00 minutes for Juvenile and Preteen • 2.00 – 2.30 minutes for Junior and Senior • 21.8 Production • The props are to be used to complement the routine and to show the theme in a manor to which they are intended. • Baton plus a minimum of two props is obligatory. • The competitor has to use a prop or baton during the whole time of the routine. Exception: Competitor can be without prop or baton for a short time (maximum period of 16 counts) when changing from one piece of equipment to another. • Only one clear full single illusion with the use of baton/props is allowed ; spin(s) before or after the illusion is not permitted. • 21.9 Marking over 100 points • Choreography 20 points • Twirl Content 20 points • Twirl Technique 20 points • Dance Technique 20 points • Showmanship, Presentation 20 points

  20. Penalties • Drop 0.5 • Fall 0.5 • 2-handcatch 0.5 • Break 0.1 • Off pattern 0.1 • Time per sec. 0.1 • Overtime for props set up and • remove per second 0.1 • Rules Violation 2.0 • Acrobatics & Mounts Disqualification

  21. e ) ShowtwirlDuet • 20. MAJORETTE SHOWTWIRL DUET • Description • A duet dance routine with baton and props choreographed to personal choice of music. Main focus to be combination of dance and baton movements that are correlated to the musical phrases, tempo and rhythm. The routine must be presented with proper technique and appropriate performance qualities. The simultaneous blending of body and baton will be demonstrated while displaying a wide range of skills. Credit will be given for props used in an appropriate manor to which they are intended, highlighting the story or theme of the routine. The story or theme of the routine should be displayed in respectful and tasteful manner, it should also be suitable for the age range of the audience. • 20.1 Age Category • Juvenile, Preteen, Junior and Senior • 20.5 Time • 1.30 - 2.00 minutes for Juvenile and Preteen • 2.00 - 2.30 minutes for Junior and Senior • 20.8 Production • The props are to be used to complement the routine and to show the theme in a manor to which they are intended. • Baton plus a minimum of two props and a maximum of 3 props is obligatory. • Each competitor has to use a prop or baton during the whole time of the routine. Exception: Member(s) can be without prop or baton for a short while (maximum period of 16 counts) when changing from one piece of equipment to another. • Only one clear full single illusion with the use of baton/props is allowed ; spin(s) before or after the illusion is not permitted. • 20.9 Marking over 100 points • Choreography 20 points • Twirl Content 20 points • Twirl Technique 20 points • Dance Technique 20 points • Showmanship, Presentation 20 points

  22. Penalties • Drop 0.5 • Fall 0.5 • 2-handcatch 0.5 • Break 0.1 • Off pattern 0.1 • Unison 0.1 • Time per sec. 0.1 • Overtime for props set up and • remove per second 0.1 • Rules Violation 2.0 • Acrobatics & Mounts Disqualification

  23. f ) Showtwirl Corps • 19. MAJORETTE SHOWTWIRL CORPS • Description • A Corps routine with baton and props choreographed to personal choice of music. Main focus to be combination of dance and baton movements that are correlated to the musical phrases, tempo and rhythm. The routine must be presented with proper technique and appropriate performance qualities. The simultaneous blending of body and baton will be demonstrated while displaying a wide range of skills. Credit will be given for props used in an appropriate manor to which they are intended, highlighting the story or theme of the routine. The story or theme of the routine should be displayed in respectful and tasteful manner, it should also be suitable for the age range of the audience. • 19.1 Age Category • Juvenile, Junior, Senior • 19.5 Time • 3.00 to 4.00 minutes • 19.8 Production • The props are to be used to complement the routine and to show the theme in a manor to which they are intended. • Baton plus a minimum of two props is obligatory. • Each competitor has to use a prop or baton during the whole time of the routine. Exception: Member(s) can be without prop or baton for a short while (maximum period of 16 counts) when changing from one piece of equipment to another. • A maximum of 1.00 min. is given to the corps to install and remove the props and batons ( Entrance/Exit) •  Only one clear full single illusion with the use of baton/props is allowed ; spin(s) before or after the illusion is not permitted. • 19.10 Marking over 100 points • Choreography 20 points • Twirl Content 20 points • Twirl Technique 20 points • Dance Technique 20 points • Showmanship, Presentation 20 points

  24. Penalties • Drop 0.5 • Fall 0.5 • 2-handcatch 0.5 • Break 0.1 • Off pattern 0.1 • Unison 0.1 • Time per sec. 0.1 • Overtime for props set up and • remove per second 0.1 • Rules Violation 2.0 • Acrobatics & Mounts Disqualification

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