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Competition Pictures D.M.A. NO PHOTOGRAPHY POLICY We attend Drum Majorette of America (DMA) sanctioned twirling competitions. As a DMA Gold Seal teacher and judge, I feel it is
my responsibility to assure that we follow the rules According to the DMA Rule Book, no videos or photographs are permitted at a DMA contest. EXCEPTIONS: 1. Anyone may photograph "Evaluation" groups. (This would be ACT 2). 2. We may have ONE designated photographer to
record video for educational purposes Any infractions to this DMA rule could result in disqualification. Let’s not take any chances! Save the cameras for our recital. Winning isn't everything. Wanting to win is. |
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Contests are what maintain interest for many
baton students. This is a chance for her to expand her knowledge in the baton twirling arena and to learn about competition in a sportsmanlike manner. Participation is a group effort, and certainly not mandatory. However, I do encourage you to give this a try.
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Baton competitions are an experience...and an
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Baton Competition Information PLEASE KEEP FOR REFERENCE Our participation in baton competitions is what motivates the experienced evening students. Your participation is not mandatory, but it is greatly encouraged. It is critical that all twirlers make every effort to attend due to the fact that formations require the interactions of each team member. Routine choreography is dependent on this, and forms simply do not work when students are missing. Generally speaking though, students are eager to perform and do not want to miss these competitions. Participating in baton contests gives your daughter an opportunity for her to expand her knowledge, interest, and encourage her to practice more when she sees what others do at the competitions. These contests offer more than just baton twirling. It also includes categories like modeling, strutting (a fancy name for marching), and group team events. You grow as you go. The more you do, the more you want to try. 2010 Spring Competition Dates
Saturday, March 13 at Prairie Heights Middle School (Lagrange, IN) For your Information: There is a door donation at all competitions for non-performers, and food is available at concession stands. Entry Fees for Performers: All students will receive awards for participation at competitions. Entry fees must be paid in advance, and there are no refunds for “no shows.” You are part of a team, and they are counting on you. Attached to this letter is a payment envelope for entry fees, which will include entries for ALL 3 contests. Entry fees must be returned by Feb. 23, 2010. Please return payment in this envelope and write a SEPARATE check from lesson fees. Attendance: Remember that in order to receive the perfect attendance award, students must attend all scheduled practices (make-up lessons do not count against your attendance record). To receive the perfect attendance award at the end of the year, students must attend ALL scheduled performances—this includes all competitions. Stay together: Please be on time and ready to perform at the specified time detailed for each contest. We always need to gather, warm up, and take a headcount before we perform. Be available and visible at all times. It is nice when all the parents and students sit together in the bleachers—a perfect fan club for our performers! Appearance: We are judged by our appearance, as well as our performance. All of the performers need to look identical because they are judged as a team. No jewelry except stud earrings is allowed and all nail polish needs to be removed. Hair is to be secured neatly in a high ponytail with no stray hairs around the face. If hair is not long enough for a ponytail, hair must be pulled out of the face on the sides. Please use hairspray! Make-up will be necessary for performers to counterbalance gymnasium lighting.
ACT 2:
Purple T-shirt tucked in, PLAIN white shorts, white socks, and CLEAN PLAIN
white tennis shoes. You will be provided with a new hairpiece. Your
contest entry fee envelope includes an extra $5 for a new hairpiece. Baton cleaning tip: Please clean the rubber ends of the baton with an SOS pad and re-write your name or initials on the baton. If your baton tape is not in good condition and is peeling off, remove it and clean the silver shaft. Neat batons make a good impression with the judges.
After your
performance:
After all your performances, you are allowed to leave (but you’re also
invited to hang around and watch all the other teams perform too). I
cannot exactly tell you when the performances will be—most of you know
this from past experiences. I have no control over the order of
performances or when things happen at the contest, you may perform
first…or last. Once the team portion of the competition starts, it usually
takes between 2-3 hours to complete. Please block your time accordingly.
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