Compliance Rules In order to run a successful event, all participants and spectators must adhere to the rules set forth by the contest director:

1.  All in attendance will be required to have a signed waiver and pledge to follow the Compliance Rules. Guests and athletes will be issued a wristband. to indicate completion of this step. These wristbands should be worn throughout the day. Athletes will be asked to wear these bands on their ankles.
2.  Masks MUST be worn at all times while in the building. Athletes may only remove their mask when actively competing. 
3.  No popup tents are allowed inside the facility. Dressing facility will be provided. 
4.  No food or drink in the arena except for water for the competing athletes.
5.  Social distancing must be practiced throughout the facility including bleachers, awards table, and head table.
6.  Multiple hand sanitizing stations will be available throughout the facility. Athletes and guests are encouraged to visit them frequently.
7.  It is recommended that athletes arrive to the facility in costume and avoid costume changes. 
8.  Additional details will be provided as the competition date approaches. 

The Contest Director reserves the right to enforce these Compliance Rules and remove anyone not following them. 

NBTA Miss Majorette of NJ and NJ State Solo Competition & All East Championship & Tournament of Champions and All Stars Participant Waiver of Liability

In consideration of being able to compete in the 2023 NBTA Miss Majorette of NJ, NJ State Solo Championships, and/or the affiliated All East Championship Baton twirling competition the undersigned appreciates, acknowledges, and agrees that:

Participation includes possible exposure to and illness from infectious disease including but not limited to MRSA, influenza, and COVID-19. While particular rules and personal discipline may reduce this risk, the risk of serious illness and death does exist; and
I knowingly and freely assume all such risks, both known and unknown, even if arising from the negligence of others, and assume full responsibility for my participation; and
I willingly agree to comply with the stated and customary terms and conditions of participation with regards to protection against infectious disease. If, however, I observe any unusual or significant hazard during my presence or participation, I will remove myself from participation and bring such to the attention of the nearest official immediately; and
I, for myself and on behalf of my heirs, assigns, personal representatives and next of kin, HEREBY RELEASE AND HOLD HARMLESS Brian Demary Echandia, co-director, Cindy DeFazio, co-director, NBTA, their agents, assistants, board members, representatives, employees, or assigns, sponsors and if applicable owners and leasers of premises used to conduct the event, WITH RESPECT TO ANY AND ALL ILLNESSES, DISABLILTY, DEATH, OR LOSS OR DAMAGE TO PERSON OR PROPERTY, WHETHER ARISING FROM THE NEGLIGENCE OF RELEASEES OR OTHERWISE, to the fullest extent permitted by law. FOR PARTICIPANTS OF MINORITY AGE (UNDER AGE 18 AT THE TIME OF REGISTRATION) this is to certify that I, as parent/guardian, with legal responsibility for this participant, have read and explained the provisions in this waiver/release to my child/ward including the risks of presence and participation and his/her personal responsibilities for adhering to the rules and regulations for protection against communicable diseases. Furthermore, my child/ward understands and excepts these risks and responsibilities. I for myself, my spouse, and child/ward do consent and agree to his/her release provided above for all the releasees and myself, my spouse and child/ward do release and agree to indemnify and hold harmless the releasees for any and all liabilities incident to my minor child’s/ward’s presence or participation in these activities as provided above, EVEN IF ARRIVING FROM THEIR NEGLIGENCE to the fullest extent provided by law. I HAVE READ THIS RELEASE OF LIABILITY AND ASSUMPTION OF RISK AGREEMENT,AND FULLY UNDERSTAND ITS TERMS, UNDERSTAND THAT I HAVE GIVEN UP SUBSTANTIAL RIGHTS BY SIGNING IT, AND SIGN IT FREELY AND VOLUNTARILY WITHOUT ANY INDUCEMENT.