Date:   Saturday March 20th, 2010

Location:  Hille Middle School, 5800 151^st street, Oak Forest, IL. 60452

Directions: I-294, exit Cicero Av./127^th, (stay to left at fork), right onto Cicero, take Cicero to 147^th street, right on 147^th  to Central, left on Central, to 151st, right  on 151^st.

Doors Open:  8:00 a.m. Contest Starts:  9:00 a.m. 

Sponsored by: Twirling Bears Baton Corp, North Riverside Twirling Stars Baton Teams and LTHS Winterguard

Contest Directors: Elaine Jones, Carol Lites and Lisa Shaw

Spectator Admission: Adults - $5.00, Children under 12 $2.00, under 3 free 

STATE GROUPS: Twirling Teams, Dance Twirl Teams, Parade Corps, Show Corps, Pairs (all classifications including pair dance twirl) 

OPEN GROUPS: Twirling Teams, Dance Twirl Teams, *Trios, *Color Guard/Flags, *Pom-Pon Teams, *Dance Teams, *Cheerleading Teams, Parade Corps, Show Corps, Pairs (all classifications) , half time teams*

STATE SOLO EVENTS: solo, 2 baton, 3 baton, dance twirl, strut, rifle solo, color guard/flag solo 

OPEN SOLO EVENTS: solo, *pre-solo (never won a 1^st), 2 baton, 3 baton, dance twirl, strut, rifle solo, colorguard/ flag solo,*pom-pon solo, basic strut, *basic strut evaluation (never won a 1^st, all awards), military “L”, presentation, competitive achievement system including compulsories, movement technique, freestyle, dance solo* , saber solo* , sports, dress and costume "Miss/Mr. Star Spangled Spectacular:"modeling* (see seperate entry form)

All U.S.T.A. rules apply. Awards 1^st – 3^rd for all events. Concession stand available. No outside food or beverage allowed in the building. No refunds given. State combined age preliminaries: 0-8, 9-12, 13-16, 17-20, 21+

Contest directors, Twirling Bears, Riverside Twirling Stars, buildings, school district 142 not responsible for accidents, injuries or lost items. Small divisions will be combined, larger divisions will have extra awards added at contest director(s) discretion. *Denotes unsanctioned events. Pom and dance solos will be done to the U.S.T.A. 1 ½ minute solo record 

Note: Must be a resident of Illinois to compete for a state group or state solo title. Open events are open to all. For state group events, at least one member of the group must reside in Illinois. 

NO PERSONAL CHECKS ACCEPTED.

(Must include copy of U.S.T.A. membership card with entry or include membership payment with entry) Member for a day is $6.00– fill out form. 

All U.S.T.A. rules apply. U.S.T.A. judges will be used for all sanctioned events.

Please send entries with payment to:  Elaine Jones 2282 W. Nichols #A Arlington Heights, IL. 60004 (847) 342-1971. Make cetified checks payable to: Twirling Bears Baton Corp. 

NAME_____________________________________________AGE_______________ 

ADDRESS_____________________________________________________________ 

CITY____________________________________STATE___________ZIP________PHONE__________ 

BIRTHDAY_____________________________MALE________ FEMALE_________ 

COACH(ES) for the past 6 months___________________________________________  

DUET/TRIO PARNTER’S NAME and AGE________________________________

Circle events entered: Fees: Teams/Corps: $4.00 per member, Open solos - $7.00 per event, State solos - $13.00 per event

Note: Please do not write in or add additional events/divisions on the form below

STATE:

Twirl Team _____Beg. ___Int. ____Adv. _____Small (4-8 mem.) ___Large (9+ mem.)

Dance Twirl Team __Beg. ___Int. ____Adv.___Small (4-8 mem.) __Large (9+ mem.)

Parade Corp_____Novice _______A Class _______Open Class

Show Corp _____Novice ________A Class _______Open Class

Regular Pairs (Av.Age)__________  Pair Dance Twirl (Av. Age)______________

List names/ages of team members on back or separate sheet of paper

Rifle Solo

Colorguard/Flag solo                                                                    (note: U.S.T.A. solo categories for State are all one category, not beg., int, adv, etc.)

Solo

Dance Twirl Solo  2-baton   3-baton

U.S.T.A. Strut

OPEN:

Twirl Team _____Beg. ___Int. ____Adv. _____Small (4-8 mem.) ___Large (9+ mem.)

Dance Twirl Team __Beg. ___Int. ____Adv.___Small (4-8 mem.) __Large (9+ mem.)

Parade Corp _______A Class _______Open Class

Show Corp  ________A Class _______Open Class

*Trio Average Age __________

*Pom-Pon Team_____

*Color Guard/Flag Team _____   Half Time Team_____

*Dance team____Tap____Jazz___Ballet____Other 

Competitive Achievement List Event/Class:_________________ 

*Cheer Team_____

Pairs (Av.Ag)e__________ ______Beg. ______Adv.

Rifle Solo  _____                        Pair Dance Twirl________________ (Av Ag)_______

Colorguard/Flag solo_______  *Sabre solo_____________

Solo _____Novice ____Beg. ___Int. ___Adv._______pre-solo (never won a 1^st)

Dance Twirl Solo ___Beg. ___Int.____Adv.

2-baton ____Beg. _____Int. ___Adv.

3-baton ___Beg. ____Adv. 

U.S.T.A. Strut _____Beg._____Int. ___Adv.

Basic Strut____Beg.___Int,.____Adv. (march in a square) Basic Strut _Eval. _________

Military “L” Strut___Beg._____Int.___Adv. Presentation_____Beg.____Int.____Adv.

*Pom-pon solo________________*Dance solo______________                                (Modeling theme: Tropical Paradise)     

Miss/Mr. Star Spangled modeling:  dress ___  sport ___  costume ___ male formal___  male sport___  $35 per modeling event.  (Trophy to all modelers)

(enclose copy of U.S.T.A. card, member. fee or add $6.00 member for a day)     (Modeling will run at the end of the day, title, banner , crown to winner)

TOTAL ENCLOSED:__________________ + $6.00 membership if not a member = $_________

List names and ages of teams on back or separate sheet of paper.

ENTRY DEADLINE: POSTMARKED BY Febrary 27th, 2010  Late: March 1st – March 4^th add $1.00 per event . NO PERSONAL CHECKS ACCEPTED

* note if a Team or soloist does not appear for the contest all fees are still due and will be enforced

THE UNITED STATES TWIRLING ASSOCIATION

PRESENTS THE

2010 ILLINOIS STATE BATON TWIRLING CHAMPIONSHIPS

SATURDAY MARCH 20th, 2010

HILLE MIDDLE SCHOOL, OAK FOREST, IL.

Support your cheerleaders, colorguad, pom-pon girls, dancers and baton twirlers by taking out an add in the State Booklet for this event!!

All advertisers will be mailed a copy of the book 

Good luck one-liner: $5.00

¼ page add: $15.00

½ page add: $25.00

Full page add: $45.00 

Submit all pictures, art-work, camera ready to be photocopied. We can also print your business card as a part of your add. 

Name of Business:________________________________________________________ 

Manager’s/Director’s, etc. Name:___________________________________________ 

Address:________________________________________________________________ 

City:_____________________________________State:___________Zip:____________ 

Phone:_______________________________ (Show add below as it should appear)

Use the back of this sheet for additional space, or send us your own copy.  

Circle: one-liner ¼ page add ½ page add full page add

Amount enclosed with add:___________________ (Adds will not be printed unless full payment is enclosed with order). Attach pictures, business cards, etc.

Mail to: Elaine Jones 2282 W. Nichols #A Arlington Heights, IL. 60004 (847) 342-1971

Adds must be post marked by February 28th, 2010 to be included in the state booklet.  

                                U.S.TWIRLING ASSOCIATION MEMBERHISP APPLICATION 2010 SEASON

All Memberships include Accident insurance - Now $10,000 of medical & dental coverage

This form replaces ALL Previous membership forms. Please complete the information below and return this application with the correct payment for the type of membership you choose to have.  You may charge your membership to your Credit Card.   All memberships expire August 31.

Student’s Name:___________________________________________________   Parent/Guardian Name(If athlete is under 18):				Gender	o Male  o Female
Address			Athlete’s Primary Coach
City		State		Zip
Phone		USTA ID:		Birth date
Member Email:		Parent/Guardian Email:		Renewal	o Yes  o No
Tender	o Check  o Credit Card	Card No		Expiration	/
TYPE:    MC    VISA    Am. Ex.    Discover		Name on Card		Signature

Filing Instructions:  Find The Membership Type You Desire To Purchase. Find The Column That Contains The Date Of Your Filing.  Check The Box Where Those Two Choices Meet.  Pay That Fee.  All memberships expire on Aug 31st no matter when you apply.  USTA recommends that all members renew  by Sept 1st each year to not only pay the lowest price but to receive all mailings.			7/15/08 to 11/01/08	11/02/08 to 12/01/08	12/02/08 to 7/14/09
First Year Individual ·          Proof of membership letter ·          National Entry Flyer, Spring Issue of “Catch It”	You may ONLY apply for this membership type ONCE!		o      $ 15.00	o      $ 15.00	o      $ 15.00
FULL ·          Same benefits as First Year Individual ·          Uniform insignia (New members)             Catch-It subscription			o      $ 33.00	o      $ 43.00	o      $ 53.00
ELITE (Required for all participants in the Trials and Pre-Trials) ·          Same benefits as Full ·          Password Protected access to the Elite Section of the U.S. Twirling Website             for Rule Clarifications, Updates, Trials & Pre-Trials Handbooks and Entries			o      $ 53.00	o      $ 63.00	o      $ 73.00
PROFESSIONAL-Registered or Certified-check appropriate box ·          Same benefits as Full ·          Coach’s patch– new certified members ·          Certificate (for first time Certified Members only) ·          Access to professional’s area of the website ·          $2 million Liability Insurance coverage(certified members only) ·          Minimum Age: 16 Minimum Age to vote:  18		o  Registered Coach       No Insurance Coverage	o      $ 75.00	o      $ 85.00	o      $ 95.00
		o Certified Coach or Judge      Insurance Coverage      Provided	o      $ 75.00	o      $ 85.00	o      $ 95.00
Member for a Day only – for one contest   Check_________   Enclose $6.00__________________			$5.00	$5.00	$5.00
FAMILY MEMBER  (First family member must hold a current  Full, Elite or some form of Professional membership) ·       Same insurance coverage as Full member ·          Membership letter		Each Member Must Fill Out Their Own                        Form	o      $ 18.00	o      $ 23.00	o      $ 28.00
TEAM (Only one unchanging team and/or 15 or fewer athletes) ·          Catch-It subscription mailed to address above ·          Member letter for the Team ·          Accident insurance on each athlete listed on roster		Group Fee +	o      $ 60.00	o      $ 60.00	o      $ 70.00
		# of Athletes ______   X	o        $ 3.00	o        $ 3.00	o        $ 4.00
ORGANIZATIONAL (More than one team and/or 16 or more athletes) ·          Catch-It subscription mailed to address above ·          Member letter for the Organization ·          Accident insurance on each athlete listed on roster		Group Fee +	o    $ 160.00	o    $ 160.00	o    $ 170.00
		# of  Athletes ______   X	o         $3.00	o        $ 3.00	o        $ 4.00
Alumni Association   This member type includes proof of membership letter, e-newsletter   (if e-mail address is provided) and the fall (winners) issue of “catch it”      This member type does NOT include the privilege of entering   competitions, insurance coverage or voting privileges.		This member type is for retired coaches & judges, former athletes and their parents/other relatives or anyone interested in supporting twirling.	o      $ 15.00	o      $ 15.00	o      $ 15.00

WAIVER/INDEMNITY OF LIABILITY: I agree to assume the risk of any injury that may happen to me (or my child) as a result of participation in a USTA sanctioned event.  I further agree to indemnify and hold the United States Twirling Association, its agents or employees harmless from any loss they may sustain as a result of injury to me (or my child) as a result of my participation in USTA events.  I have read the “Parents/Legal Guardians Responsibilities” in the current edition of the USTA Information, Procedures and Rules Book.  As a condition for the USTA’s acceptance of my child’s (or my) entry in a USTA event, I agree to abide by and perform each of the duties that are set forth in that statement.

Signed

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