ABOUT
Overview
Contest begins at 8:00 am with Teams, Show-twirl, Rhythmic and all full floor events. Modeling will begin at 9:30.
Individuals will start after teams
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The schedule of events for the individual competition will be as follows:
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Modeling, Basic, Military, X-Strut, Solo, Multiple Baton, and Duet
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Age groups based on your age as of 09/01/2022 will be divided into the following age groups:
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0-6, 7-9, 10-12, 13-15 and 16+
Set System
The contest will operate on the set system. This will help the contest run smoothly and efficiently. The program book which is included in the price of the entry fee will tell contestant what (event), when (set), and where (lane) they will perform.
Winterfest Contest Information
February 3rd, 2024
Open Competition
Opelika High School
1700 Lafayette Pkwy
Opelika, AL
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DEADLINE: January 14th, 2024
Downloads
For entries by USPS Mail, please make payable to:
Holly Mullen
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MAIL TO:
Holly Mullen
c/o Winterfest Twirling Competition
1392 Aberdeen Lane
Auburn, AL 36830
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If you have questions, please email winterfesttwirling@gmail.com
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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
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No flash photos allowed in the gymnasium.
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Videotaping and photographing are limited to your child’s routines only. No taping or photographs of others without permission. This includes group competition and all individual performances. Failure to comply with this rule will result in you being removed from the event and potential expulsion of your child from the competition.
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Score sheets and awards will be available during the contest except for the Pageant events.
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Contest director, Opelika City Schools or Opelika High School Band are not responsible for accidents, property loss or injury.
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The contest will operate on the set system. The program book included with administrative fee will include information on the event, set and lane the contestant will perform.
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Concessions will be available throughout the competition and benefit the Opelika High School Band. Help support a great band program!
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Group directors are asked to submit music via Dropbox and bring a backup method to the competition. More information will be emailed.
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NO refunds will be given for any reason.
Event Description
Miss Winterfest Pageant
Athletes compete in Costume Modeling 20%, Strut (X OR USTA) 40% and Solo 40%. All will model in costume. Open to all ability levels and solo determines division.
Winterfest Basic Skills Pageant
Athletes compete in Costume Modeling (no interview) in costume 20%, Basic strut 40%, and Solo 40%. Solo determines ability level, and this event is only open to Novice twirlers.
Winterfest Strut Queen
Athletes in all divisions Costume Model (no interview) in costume and compete in Basic March and Military. If you are in Adv. Basic or Adv. Military, you must compete in Advanced Strut Queen.
Special Novice Solo
Open to all who have never won a first in any solo event regardless of affiliation. Win does not count towards advancement.
Winterfest All-Around
Beginner and Intermediate Athletes will compete in Dance twirl (same music for all), Solo and Two Baton. ·
Advanced Athletes will compete in Freestyle, Solo and Multiple Baton.
Placement points for each event will determine overall placement.
Misc. Information
Uncontested Events/Advancement
Winterfest wins occurring in uncontested events, will NOT count towards advancement
Event Time Limits and Music
Event Time Music
Modeling 1:00 Max Variety of slow favorites
Basic Strut March Music
Military March Music
Strut 2:00 Max X-March Music
Pageant: Time After Time
Solo Nov. :30 – 2:00
Beg. 1:30 – 2:00 Variety of fast and fun music
Int. 1:45 – 2:10
Adv. 2:15 -2:30
All Around Dance Twirl Twirl Mania D/T Music
Multiple Baton 2:00 Max Variety of fast and fun music
Artistic Pairs USTA Music
Artistic Twirl USTA Music
Duet Beg/Int 2:00 Max
Adv. 2:30 Max Variety of fast and fun music
Trio 3:00 Max Provide own music
Show Twirl 2:00 Max Provide own music
Rhythmic 2:30 Max Provide own music
Dance Twirl 3:00 Max Provide own music
Halftime 3:00 Max Provide own music