Baton Twirling

World's Perfect Twirler

Age Divisions: ALLSTAR, REC, SCHOOL, SPECIAL ABILITY (Super Hero) & TEAMS—Age As of 12/31/2023.

Tiny 3-5
Mini 6-8
Pre Teen 9-11
Jr. Teen 12-14
Teen 15-18
Miss/Mister 19+

Levels

Novice: Duchess
Beginner: Duchess
Intermediate: Princess
Advanced: World's

Competition

Baton Twirlers vying for the Duchess, Princess, and World's titles will compete with a minimum 30-second solo—a maximum of 2 minutes and 30 seconds (FREESTYLE SOLO DANCE TWIRL-1 Baton Only)—and in evening gown/formal wear.

Novice, Beginner, Intermediate and Advanced must indicate level on their registration form.

Novice: 30 seconds - 2 minutes

Beginner: 1:30 - 2 minutes

Intermediate: 1:50 - 2:10 minutes

Advanced: 2:20 - 2:30 minutes

Competitors may enter At-Large for a $425 entry fee + $175 ad page fee. Qualification is not required for an At-Large Entry.

Competitors may get a bid to have the $425 entry fee waived by submitting a video or compete at a World's Perfect Athlete sanctioned state event or competition. You must make 70% of your score sheet in order to receive a bid. Once you receive your bid, you are required to register, pay for your $60 World's Perfect Athlete processing fee within 72 hours, and within 4 weeks the athlete's ad page fee of $175 will be due. This will secure the Competitors title, spot in the competition, and the Competitors state crown & custom sash will be sent to the Competitors at that time. All fees are due no later than November 15th, 2024, unless you are an approved "Late Entry".

Failure to make proper payments will result in loss of bid, title, and there will be no refunds under any circumstances.

In addition, state titles, crowns, & sashes are property of World's Perfect Athlete. If there is a breach of any kind concerning payment, behavior, and/or misrepresentation, it will result in the competitor losing their bid, title, crown, & sash. All items will need to be returned to the World's Perfect Athlete headquarters within 1 week of notification. Failure to comply will result in a penalty fee of $125.

Athletes may compete in additional optionals for twirling & modeling for additional fees.

Titles Awarded

The World's Division will award 3 titles in each age group.

World's Perfect Twirler (1st Place)
America's Perfect Twirler (2nd Place)
Diamond's Perfect Twirler (3rd Place)

The Princess Division will be crowned with one title per age group.

Princess Perfect Twirler (1st Place)

Princess Grand Champion title winners, Intermediate Level, MUST move up to Advanced Level the following year. Princess Grand Champion, Intermediate Level, MUST move up to the World's Division the following year.

The Duchess Division will be crowned with one title per age group.

Duchess Perfect Twirler (1st Place)

Duchess Grand Champion title winners, Novice Level, MUST move up to Beginner Level the following year and continue to compete in the Duchess Division. Duchess Grand Champion, Beginner Level, MUST move up to the Intermediate, Princess Level Division the following year.

Baton Twirling Optionals - ALLSTAR, REC, SCHOOL & SPECIAL ABILITY TEAMS

Here are twirling optionals you may compete in at World's Perfect Athlete. You do not need to have a bid to compete in any of our optionals. This part of the competition are additional fees.

Perfect Twirler-Solo Only $50

This is an opportunity to perform the same solo you performed for the main title or to perform a show twirl or multiple baton routine. The contestant will compete with a minimum 30-second solo - maximum of 2 minutes and 30 seconds Solo - Only. Solo - Only is a stand alone score. You do not need this optional to qualify for World's Perfect Twirler Grand Champion. Your level does need to be indicated on manual registration form.

Perfect Fancy Strutter $50 (required for Grand Champion) You must compete in Fancy Strutter to qualify for the Grand Champion. The contestant will compete with a minimum 30-second solo - maximum of 2 minutes and 30 seconds routine. Your level does need to be indicated on manual registration form. Also, please state if you will be doing an X Line or T Line.

Perfect Multi-Baton $50 (required for Grand Champion)

Timing starts with salute. Twirling begins with 1 baton, 30 seconds, then you may add a 2nd baton, you may also add a 3rd and 4th baton depending on ability. The contestant will compete with a minimum 60-second solo - maximum of 2 minutes and 30 seconds routines. You must compete in Perfect Multi-Baton to qualify for the Grand Champion Title.

Perfect Twirler-Duo/Trio/Quad $50

Compete in a routine with teammate(s), any style, and all music. The contestants will compete with a minimum 30-second solo and a maximum of 2 minutes and 30 seconds routines. Their level must be indicated on their registration forms, and the age group is determined by the oldest athlete. This is a stand-alone optional.

Perfect Twirler-Freestyle/Rhythmic Twirl $50

The contestant will compete with a minimum 30-second solo; a maximum of 2 minutes and 30 seconds of a routine; & their level must be indicated on their registration forms. This is a stand alone option.

Most Spirited $25

This is an optional judged during your main solo. The judges are looking for the X-Factor, an amazing performance with high energy, great facials, etc. Most Spirited is a stand-alone option. We award winners in each age group, in each sport, and is not required for Grand Champion. Must be indicated on their registration form.

Grand Champion - ALLSTAR, REC, SCHOOL & SPECIAL ABILITY TEAMS

To qualify for Perfect Twirler Grand Champion, you must compete in the main solo, evening wear, Perfect Fancy Strutter, and Perfect Multi-Baton. Those scores are added together, and the highest overall score will win this title no matter age or level.

We do not double crown, meaning if you win Grand Champion, you will not win your age division. The first runner up in that age division will be bumped up to win.

For the competition video entry, licensed music may be added to the competitor's video, but NO EDITS to the competitor's performance on the video are allowed. Edited videos will be disqualified.

*There are absolutely no refunds.

**Any unsportsmanlike conduct from the athlete, coaching staff, and/or parents will result in disqualification of the athlete. Decisions are final. All parties involved will be asked to leave and will not be invited back to our competition.

*** We do not double crown in the same sport.

Requirement to Qualify for Baton Twirling - School Division

NEWLY ADDED!!

BATON TWIRLING - SCHOOL

THE REQUIREMENT TO ENTER THE BATON TWIRLING - SCHOOL DIVISION IS THAT THE CONTESTANTS MUST BE A MEMBER OF A SCHOOL BATON TEAM, OR BE A SOLO, DUO, TRIO OR QUAD SCHOOL TWIRLING PERFORMER.