COMPETITION INFORMATION

CONTEST DIRECTOR:  Tami Moore  

CONTACT PHONE NUMBER: 502-387-6667

CONTACT EMAIL: kentuckytwirlingconsortium@gmail.com

CONTEST LOCATION:   

Carroll County Middle School

408 Fifth Street

Carrollton, KY 41008 

CONTEST DATE:  April 26, 2025

PARADE DATE: April 27, 2025

MASTER CLASSES: April 26th and 27th

CONTEST TIMES:  Doors open at 8:00 AM - Contest begins at 9:00 AM

TIME ZONE: Eastern Standard Time 

ENTRY DEADLINE:  April 4, 2025

SANCTION NUMBERS: MM of KY - 2425142 * KY State - 2425141 * Open is non-sanctioned

INDIVIDUAL AGE DIVISIONS:0-6, 7-9, 10-12, 13-15, 16+ (Unless otherwise noted on entry form)

TEAM/CORPS AGE DIVISIONS: Team and Corps age divisions vary and can be found on Team/Corps entry form or on website under NBTA rules.

GENERAL INFORMATION: 

• Only one contestant per entry form; be sure to keep a copy for yourself.
• All contestants must enter at least one open event.
• Online entries ONLY.
• No credits or refunds.
• Music:
  • Contest practice music for modeling and twirling can be found on the website.
  • Individual music emailed to kentuckytwirlingconsortium@gmail.com no later than April 25, 2025 in MP# format
  • CD player will be available.
  • We also have Spotify and could pull your music but highly suggest you contact the contest director prior to the competition day to ensure that the musical arrangement is the same.
  • BRING BACK UP MUSIC DAY OF COMPETITION
  • Contest Director reserves the right to divide or combine age groups as entries warrant.
  • Athletes will compete at the age they were on 9/1/2024.
  • No changes will be allowed except advances or withdrawals because of wins. These changes must be submitted to contest director no later than midnight April 21, 2025; via email.
  • NBTA Rules, Judges & Score Sheets will be used for all State and Miss Majorette events.  
  • NBTA Rules, Judges, & Score Sheets will be used for the non-sancationed open competition events unless otherwise noted.
  • Only Competitors and coaches will be allowed on the competition area.
    Contest Director or host facility will not be responsible for injuries or lost/stolen items. Each contestant (parent/guardian of contestant) must sign the wavier below.
  • No smoking in the facility.
  • No flash photography is allowed.
  • No outside food or drinks. Consessions will be provided by the Carroll County High School Band as a fundraiser.
  • A portion of the net profit from entries will be donated to the University of Kentucky Sweetheart Competition Twirling Team. 
  • Important links
    www.kentuckytwirlingconsortium.com
    www.nbtainternational.com

TWIRL FOR THE ROSES: OPEN CONTEST

Miss Kentucky Derby Majorette: Contestants will compete in Modeling, Solo, and Strut.

NOVICE LEVEL:

• Modeling - Derby Day attire, Circle T pattern WITH interview.
• Solo - See NBTA Rule book, link available on website.
• Basic Strut - performed in a box square with each leg consisting of 8 counts. The music will be standard NBTA marching music.

BEGINNGER, INTERMEDIATE, ADVANCE LEVELS:

• Modeling - Derby Day attire, Circle-T pattern WITH interview.
• Solo - See NBTA Rule book, link available on website.
• X-Strut - See NBTA Rule book

A Day at the Derby Model: Open to males and females, males and females will compete seperately. Contestants will model casual wear that reflects attending the Derby in a Circle-T modeling pattern with NO INTERVIEW. Hats/Fascinators are not required but encouraged as they are seen as a Derby Day Tradition and is a fun way to showcase your own unique style. Examples of Derby attire can be found on our website www.kentuckytwirlingconsortium.com .

Best Appearing: Open to females only, contestants perform a Circle-T modeling pattern with NO INTERVIEW. Contestants are to model in costume for all age divisions. NBTA Rules and Scoresheets will be followed. 

Derby Hat Choice: This is a fun event where each contestant creates their own derby hat and the general public silently vote on which hat they believe is the most classical, most eccentric, and most whimsical. Examples can be found on our website www.kentuckytwirlingconsortium.com .

Parade March: Contestants perform a basic parade march routine in a square formation, each leg being 8 steps in length for a total of 32 counts, with a left flank occurring on each 8th count. Lower body movements are to be marching steps in a left-right pattern in step with the music. Basic NBTA marching music will be used. Contestants will perform once. No gymnastics. 

Twirl for the Roses High-Point Memorial Award: 

• To pay tribute to my eldest daughter, Ms. Heather Byrdwell, we have established the Twirl for the Roses High-Point Memorial Award. Heather started twirling at the age of 3 and though she never completely embraced the competitive side of twirling she did represent KY as the 0-6 Beginner Pageant Winner in 1987 at the age of 6, winning the state title with a broken arm. I believe it was at this moment she formed the lasting commitment to face life’s physical challenges head on. From hiking the Appalachian Trail to
  scuba diving the depths of the ocean no physical challenge was too much for her. She saw athleticism as strength and had a distinct way of encouraging others to pursue their goals. The Twirl for the Roses High-Point Memorial Award is given to the contestant with the highest points at the end of the Twirl for the Roses open competition. The recipient receives a 6’ Traveling Trophy, baton bouquet, sash, crown and a $150 cash award.
• This is a 6' traveling trophy that must be returned on or before the 2026 Twirl for the Roses competition, which is tentatively scheduled for April 25, 2026. It is the receipting’s responsibility to either ship or make arrangements to meet with the contest director to return the trophy (it can be broken down for easier shipping.)
• POINT CACULATION:
  • 1st place = 3 points
  • 2nd place = 2 points
  • 3rd place = 1 point 
• QUALIFYING HIGH POINT EVENTS ARE:
• A Day at the Derby Model
• Best Appearing (female only)
• Basic March
• Military March (male only)
• X-strut/Men’s X-strut
• Solo/Men’s Solo
• Flag Baton 
• 2-Baton
• 3-Baton
• Show Twirl
• Pom Pom
• Color Guard Flag Solo
• Rifle Solo
• Sabre Solo
• Half-time Danceline Solo

Note, you DO NOT have to enter all qualifying events. Of course, the more events you are entered in the more chances you have to earn points. With that said, you also don’t want to push yourself by entering too many events where you have to jump from lane to lane without a break in between each event. Enter wisely 😊

MISS MAJORETTE OF KENTUCKY

Kentucky Novice Skills Pageant: Open to Kentucky residents only. Contestants will compete in Costume Modeling w/interview (20%), Basic March (40%), and Solo (40%). Age groups 0-6, 7-9, 10-12, 13-15, 16+. Solo determines division status.

Kentucky Beginner & Intermediate Pageant: Open to Kentucky residents only. Contestants will compete in Costume Modeling w/interview (20%), X-Strut (40%), and Solo (40%). Age groups 0-6, 7-9, 10-12, 13-15, 16+. Solo determines division status.

Miss Majorette of Kentucky Pageant: Open to Kentucky residents only. Contestants will compete in Modeling w/interview (20%), X-Strut (40%), and Solo (40%). Little & Juvenile model in short gown/dress dress; Preteen model in a short or long gown/dress; and Junior & Teenage model in a long gown/dress. Age groups 0-6, 7-9, 10-12, 13-15, 16+. Solo determines division status.

Collegiate Miss Majorette of Kentucky Pageant: Open to contestants attending a Kentucky college/university. Contestants will compete in

• Modeling w/interview: Contestants model in a long gown/dress using the Circle-T pattern. Time limit 1:00 (20% of overall score)
• X-Strut: Time limit 1:30 – 2:00 (40% of overall score)
• Solo: Overall time limit 2:20-2:30. Required 1 baton competition solo portion must precede freestyle portion. Competition One Baton Solo minimum time limit is 1:10. Penalty .1 per second for not reaching the minimum solo baton time limit. Freestyle portion may include multiple batons and novelty. No penalty is given if a contestant chooses to devote all to one baton performance. Other batons(s) purposely grounded need not be picked up before final salute. If routine ends with multiple batons in hand, salute with one baton in the traditional salute position and the remaining baton(s) in the opposite hand. .5 penalty improper salute. No props or background scenery 2.0 penalty for violation. (40% of overall score)

STATE CHAMPIONSHIP EVENTS

General Information: State events are open only to contestants who reside in the state of Kentucky or attend college in the state of Kentucky.

State Queen: Female onlys. Contestants model using the Circle-T pattern with NO interview. Little & Juvenile model in short gown/dress dress; Preteen model in a short or long gown/dress; and Junior & Teenage model in a long gown/dress. Age groups 0-6, 7-9, 10-12, 13-15, 16+.

Solo: Female and Male compete separately.

Collegiate Solo Championships: The Collegiate solo will showcase the collegiate twirler’s performance during a university’s football halftime show demonstrating the athlete’s ability to entertain an entire stadium audience through twirling skills, unique travel steps/moves, school spirit, coordinating all with band music. This includes a variety of audience appealing twirls/moves that are eye-catching and effective on the field, including travel steps synchronized with the music, giving total field coverage (not a 50-yard line solo). The Judge’s adjudication will be from a spectator’s point of view. One baton and multiple batons may be used. No fire, props or novelty. Any piece of equipment or material that is not a baton that can be used or removed, such as glasses, hats, cape, hoop batons, flag batons, etc., will result in a 2.0 penalty. Standard NBTA safety rules will be in effect. Time limit is 2:00 maximum. Marching band music is required. Inclusion of a fight song is highly recommended. The use of marching band music may include an announcer overlay. Any other music results in a 2.0 penalty.

State Duet: Both contestants must reside in the state of Kentucky or attend college in the state of Kentucky. Female and Male compete together.

Any state events not listed above: can be found in the NBTA Rule book. A copy of or link to the rule book can be found on our website. 

Private Master Class w/Sydney Ward

2024 Collegiate Miss Majorette of America

Sydney will be conducting private master classes on Saturday, April 26th. Though contest directors will do their upmost to avoid scheduling an event during your private master class, we cannot guarantee there will not be a conflict. If a conflict occurs, please notify the contest director and/or Sydney and I'm sure accommodations can be arranged. Lessons are $25 per half hour, non-refundable, and due at time of contest registration. To attend either a private or group master class you must enter at least one event; excluding the Derby Hat Choice fundraiser.

Wavier:

I, the undersigned or parent/guardian, do hereby give permission for the athlete named above to participate in the NBTA sanctioned Twirl for the Roses, KY State Championships, and Miss Majorette of Kentucky competition. I recognize and acknowledge there are certain risks of physical injury, and I agree to assume the full risk of injuries, damages or loss that I or my minor child may sustain as a result of participating in any activities connected with or associated with this competition including airborne illnesses and the like. I, further release and hold harmless the Contest Director(s) & Staff, the officers, agents, servants, employees and/or representatives of The Kentucky Twirling Consortium, Carroll County Schools, the Twirl for the Roses, KY State Championships, and Miss Majorette of Kentucky from any claims for injury, illness, or loss that may be sustained. In case of mandated shutdowns, the contest will run virtually with no refunds or credits given. I, understand and will be responsible for any medical bills that may be incurred on behalf of my daughter/son/self for physical illness or injury they may be sustained during the competition. The competition and its representatives reserve the right to send any participant/attendee to a hospital for diagnosis and treatment, with the parent/guardian assuming full responsibility and costs. I, give permission for images of the athlete/myself to be captured during the competition and any activity connected to the competition, to be used without further compensation to the athlete or myself. Images and videos may be used in promoting the competition and future events, press releases to local media, and internet/social media sites pertaining to baton twirling, dance or similar events.

I HAVE READ AND FULLY UNDERSTAND THE ABOVE WAIVER AND RELEASE OF ALL CLAIMS.