Majorette Traditional Corps

Simple dance series may accompany the marching. Variety of choreography and maneuvering is required. Only basic baton handling and twirls are permitted (i.e. full hand material, finger-twirls, loops and swings), NO releasing/tossing of the baton is permitted, NO release/catch exchanges, ONLY hand to hand exchanges permitted. Emphasis is to be placed on precision of marching & maneuvering, floor coverage, teamwork and effects throughout the entire program. Kneeling is not allowed. The team may use a drum major or leader, there will be no separate score for this member. Every member of the group must use a baton. The rules apply to both the baton and mace. No intentional grounding of the baton is permitted. In the event of a drop, competitors must retrieve the baton as quickly as possible. The routine is judged on precision of marching & maneuvers, floor coverage, teamwork and effects. A salute is to be given at the beginning and the end of the routine by one or more