April 18, 2026 - Lane Assignments Posted - Defiance, Ohio
**UPDATED as of 4/1/2026
We will be offering a new Team event on a trial basis through WMF of this year.
HALFTIME TEAM will be similar to Show Team only you can also use a standard baton -so, baton plus props (you must use props). Should have a theme (like Show Team). 3:00 MAX. ONE LEVEL, 3 SIZES SMALL, MEDIUM, LARGE.
REMINDER - all 3-5 contestants may start over with win counts when they enter competition at age 6. They do not have to, but it is an option. If you win any titles in 3-5, you can still start over when you reach age 6.
**UPDATED Rules as of 9/1/25:
ALL INDIVIDUAL MUSIC ROUTINES WILL NOW HAVE A MAXIMUM TIME LIMIT OF 2:30.
THIS INCLUDES HIGH SCHOOL & COLLEGE TWIRLER OF THE YEAR!
THIS ALSO INCLUDES SOLO DANCE TWIRL, SOLO SHOW, DUET DANCE TWIRL, DUET SHOW, DUET FANCY STRUT.
Entry Fees will be collected at the event Cash or Credit Card. Late cancelations/no-shows will be required to make full payment of entry fees. Future entries will not be accepted until balances are paid in full. 7 day notice required.
MISS & MR HOLIDAY EVENTS will be offered as much as possible. 3 Part Overall - Novice Miss is Costume Model (with or without baton), Box & Solo. Beg/Int/Adv will do Costume Model (with or without baton), Fancy Strut & Solo. Mr Holiday each level Nov/Beg/Int/Adv competes in Box, Solo & 2Baton. Overall places only, solo breaks ties. (Valentines, St. Patty’s Day, etc.). Awards may vary.
COSTUME MODEL - formerly Circle T model. Model in a costume, NO baton. Circle T format acceptable or regular T. Time limit 1:30 MAX. No minimum.
NEW - Novice 2 Baton. Contestants wtih 4 or more 2 Baton wins must move to Beginner 2 Baton.