Types of Competitions

CONTEST CLASSIFICATIONS

Class AAA – National (USA citizens only) and International/World Open Major Title Events

1.   National Championships for Preteen, Junior, and Senior divisions. Qualifying required.

2.   National Championships for Tiny Tot and Juvenile divisions (the Little Big One). Qualifying not required.

3.   National Young Men’s and Men’s Championships. Qualifying not required.

4.   National Championships for all events except Solo Twirling. Qualifying not required.

5.   International and World Championship NBTA    INTERNATIONAL Competitions.

1.   State Championships establish State title and eligibility for eight advanced solo contestants for National Championships in three oldest age divisions.

2.   Regional Championships establish Regional titles and eligibility for eight advanced solo contestants for National Championships in three oldest national age groups. Tiny Tot and Juvenile required to qualify for Little Big One.

Class A – Open Competitions

1.        Open to all contestants without territorial limitations. When more than one country is involved, contest may be designated as “International Open.”

Class B – Competitions

1.        Both open and closed competitions with territorial limitations, e.g., city, state, bi-state. Included in this category are competitions limited to one level of competition. Example – “Novice Open.”

Class C – Competitions

1.        Includes high school competitions, local studio competitions, small practice contests, and contests where scholastic ratings are awarded.