September “All-in” Virtual Critiques
Saturday, September 25th & Sunday, September 26th, 2021
How does this work?
Athletes will have a confirmed 15-minute time slot or more on Zoom on Saturday or Sunday September 25th-26th, 2021.
A Zoom link will be provided, and athlete will log in at designated time being placed in the waiting room.
Official USTA Judge will welcome athlete to Zoom room.
Athlete may perform their routines in order of their choosing and will play music from their own sound system for best quality.
Official USTA Judge will provide immediate feedback on all events for competitive events. Video submissions with receive written comments.
Fill out entry form by Friday, September 17th, 2021, scan and send to CBC September “All-in” Critique Director, Paige Campbell: vbccontest@gmail.com
PayPal Payment to California Baton Council: californiabatoncouncil@gmail.com (US Mail Payment to: Tina Allman, CBC Treasurer, 555 Sunnyview Drive Apt 103 Pinole, CA 94564)
CLICK HERE FOR TIMES, MORE INFORMATION AND ENTRY FORM
2021 Kick Off Competition
Sponsored by Legends Baton Club
DATE: Sunday, October 10, 2021
START TIME: 9:00 a.m.
ENTRY DEADLINE: 9/24/21. Entries are online only. For the entry form, go to scbba.org/2021kocompetition
You will receive a confirmation with information on how to pay via Venmo or Zelle.
LOCATION: Empire Athletics, 7330 Sycamore Canyon Blvd. Suite #3, Riverside, CA 92508
ANY QUESTIONS: Liane Aramaki 619-997-7554 or email legendsbatonclub@gmail.com
ORDER OF EVENTS (subject to change): Model (no interview), Basic Strut,
X-Strut, Pairs, 2-Baton, 3-Baton, Solo Twirl, Rhythmic Twirl. The set system will begin with Basic
Strut. Athletes 12 and under will begin competition at 9:00a, followed by open USTA events (all
ages), with 13+ beginning approx. 1:00p
QUALIFICATIONS/TIME LIMITS: NBTA Rules apply, and official USTA music will be used for the respective portions of the competition.
AGE DIVISIONS: Individual events: 0-6, 7-9, 10-12, 13-15, 16+. Pairs (sum of ages); 0-18, 19-24, 25–30, 31+.
DIVISION LEVELS: Novice, Beginner, Intermediate and Advanced.
First Time Twirl: Open only to those entering solo twirl for the 1st time ever.
Special Novice Twirl: Open only to those who have not won a 1st in Special Novice or 1st in a higher division.
Novice Events: Open only to those who have not won 5 firsts in Novice or 1st in a higher division.
Beginner Events: Open only to those who have not won 5 firsts in Beginner or 1st in a higher division.
Intermediate Events: Open to those who have not won 8 firsts in Intermediate or 1st in a higher division.
Rhythmic Twirl: Open to Advanced Twirl contestants only, ages 7-9, 10-12, 13-15, 16+.
Rating lanes: Available upon request on day of contest ($5.00). Must enter like event.
USTA EVENTS OFFERED: Solo One Baton, 2-Baton, 3-Baton, Strut, Artistic Twirl, Artistic Twirl Pairs and Freestyle
FAMILY PLAN: SCBBA members in good standing with more than one twirler may pay ½ of lesser entry.
AWARDS: Awards will be determined based on number of contest entries received.
2021-2022 Welcome Letter from
CBC President Cyndy Higgerson
Good Day California’s Athletes, Coaches, Professionals, Families & Sponsors,
We are excited to welcome you all to the 2021-2022 baton twirling season. As we break through this Delta variant, we are developing a calendar of events for our athletes, coaches, professionals and families. Our theme for the 2021-2022 Baton Twirling Season is the quote, One Choice by Marcy Blochosiak, “You are always One Choice away from changing your life.”
Please check the California Baton Council website and the California Baton Council FB page for up-to-date information. There are baton twirling events the CBC have already scheduled for the next three months, including back by popular demand ALL-IN Critiques via ZOOM or video, in-person CAS meets in the Sacramento area and the Bay area, an October Competition in Southern California. For athletes wanting to compete in NBTA, their State Championships are in November in Southern California. There are also traveling opportunities for athletes, coaches and professionals out of the state of California beginning in October.
We look forward to hearing from all of you as to what value the California Baton Council Board of Directors may bring to you and your twirling neighbors. If any of you are interested in becoming a volunteer for a California Baton Council Committees please connect with me, so I may forward your interest to the Committee Chair. Your voice and commitment to our sport is always welcome.
As a reminder, kindly renew your USTA membership on the US Twirling Website and CBC membership. The USTA website has a new look and a wealth of information. For renewal or new CBC membership please make your payment via PayPal at californiabatoncouncil@gmail.com
At this time, let me introduce you to the current 2021-2022 California Baton Council Board of Directors:
Executive Board Members:
- Cyndy Higgerson – President
- Paige Campbell – Vice President
- Jeanne DiPaola – Secretary
- Tina Allman – Treasurer
Board Members:
- Liane Aramaki
- Berta Lane Kaylean Lluen
- Ella Nash
- Kristine Rodrigues
We look forward to meeting again in person this 2021-2022 CBC Season. Should any of you have any questions, it will be my pleasure to answer.
ONE CHOICE,
Cyndy Higgerson,
CBC President
530-300-5303
HiggersonCyndy@gmail.com