TEAM AGE & SKILL DIVISIONS

TWIRL TEAMS AND DANCE TWIRLS

AGE DIVISIONS
1. Kinder - average 0 – 5.99
2. Primary – average 6 – 8.99
3. Youth – average 9 – 11.99
4. Junior – average 12 – 14.99
5. Senior – average 15+

A contestant’s age on September 1 will determine his or her competitive age for the entire contest year from September 1 through August 31.
     a. All team directors must turn in a team roster prior to each
         performance and be able to produce "proof of age" for each
         individual competing in team.
     b. Birth certificates, baptism record, and/or driver’s
         are all acceptable.
     c. Requests for “proof of age” are by contest director
         and/or chief judge.

SKILL LEVELS
In areas where contest entries warrant – the contest director may offer Beginner and Advanced. See rules for definitions.

SIZE OF TEAMS
1. Small – 4-8 members
2. Large – 9 or more members

If participation in the area warrants the necessity of having three team divisions, the contest director may offer a extra large division – 14 or more members. This will be permitted on Local, State, and regional levels of competition.

HALFTIME SHOW TEAMS

AGE DIVISIONS
1. Kinder - average 0 – 5.99 (optional - not offered at AYOP)
2. Primary – average 6 – 8.99
3. Youth – average 9 – 11.99
4. Junior – average 12 – 14.99
5. Senior – average 15+
6. College - average age 18+ 

SKILL LEVELS
In areas where contest entries warrant – the contest director may offer Beginner and Advanced. See rules for definitions.

SIZE OF TEAMS
1. Regular – 4-8 members
2. Large – 9 or more members

If participation in the area warrants the necessity of having three team divisions, the contest director may offer a Small (4-8), Large (9-13) and Extra Large division division (14+). This will be permitted on Local, State, and Regional levels of competition.