US Twirling Open - Individual Registration

Gatlinburg Convention Center
April 12th, 2025
234 Historic Nature Trail Gatlinburg, TN 37738

Facility

The Gatlinburg Convention Center is an over 148,000 square foot facility that’s located in the heart of downtown Gatlinburg!

Just 10 minutes from Pigeon Forge & 45 minutes from airport.

So Much To Do

Come have some fun and relax in the Great Smoky Mountains of Tennessee! There’s so much to do from Dollywood, amusement parks, sky wheels, white water rafting, live shows, sky parks, hiking, chairlifts, & more! Enjoy the amazing food & adults can take advantage of all the breweries!

Deadline – Entries must be RECEIVED by February 15, 2025 to allow time for planning & coordinating this event to make it an awesome experience for everyone participating! Payment can be made via Credit or Debit. No Refunds.

A full schedule will be e-mailed to everyone by no later than April 1st, 2025. All events will be held on Saturday including individual and team events. 

Featuring some great events!

Miss US Twirling Champion

(Modeling w/interview, X-Strut, & Solo)

US Grand Twirling Champion

(Solo only for 0-6, 7-9, 10-12, 13-15, 16+   Top 10 will be selected from first round, then Top 5 for final round for the Grand winner to be selected!

US All Around Twirling Champion

(Novice, Beg, Int & Adv- Twirlers compete in Solo, X-Strut, & 2-Baton)
Age Groups- Baby division (0-4) will be offered for certain events, 0-6, 7-9, 10-12, 13-15, 16-20, 21+

All Entries are Non-Refundable.

Questions? Call or Text (864) 844-1249

US Open Rules, Time Limits & General Information

Solo Age Groups- 0-6, 7-9, 10-12, 13-15, 16-20, 21+

Duet Age Groups- 0-17, 18-28, 29+

Time Limits for Solos

Novice- :30-2:00

Beginner- 1:00-2:00

Intermediate- 1:45-2:15

Advance- 1:45-2:30

All Struts- :30-2:00

All 2/3 Baton- 1:00-2:00

All Modeling- 1:00 Max

Freestyle/Rhythmic- 1:30-2:45

Duets- 1:30-2:30

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Additional Information

  • Set System will be used for all solo events. Please follow the program book and highlight your events.
  • No maximum age limit.
  • Competing age is age as of September 1, 2024.
  • All modeling will be done in costume.
  • Modeling hair is recommended but not required.
  • Salute or courtesy pose for start & end time.
  • Gymnastics is allowed for all events.
  • March music will be used for basic, military, and strut events.
  • Double entering is allowed.
  • Follow United States Twirling Open on FB & Instagram for lots of updates & information. We will also keep you posted via email.
  • Division levels – Novice, Beginner, Intermediate, & Advanced.
  • Solo Divisions for Solo Events – Baby division is offered for certain events (0-4), 0-6, 7-9, 10-12, 13-15, 16-20, 21+
  • Please keep a copy of your entry so you will know what you entered.
  • Contestants are responsible for reporting to their lanes on time.
  • Only soft sole shoes will be allowed on the gym floor.
  • Video recording is allowed of own child/students only.

Online Registration