Autumn Open 2026
About the competition
Autumn Open 2026 — a full day of baton twirling and majorette competition.
Categories on the floor
4 age groups across 6 competitable categories: solo, duo and team.
Duo Pom
Solo Pom
Traditional Pom
Duo Baton
Solo Baton
Team Baton
Everything for a smooth day out
The little things that make a long day easy for the whole family.
What's on the line
Every dancer leaves with something, and the best earn their place at the Nationals.
Medals for every podium
Gold, silver and bronze in every category and age group, plus overall troupe trophies.
Judged by a full panel
Every routine is marked by the panel on the RTA score card, and you get the breakdown afterwards.
Captured forever
Each troupe designates one person to film and photograph, who is given a lanyard so officials can identify them.
Frequently asked
Everything parents and troupe leaders ask us before the day.
Yes. Every person entering the venue needs a wristband, dancers and spectators alike. Getting yours in advance is cheaper and skips the queue on the day.
Your age group is your age in whole years as at 1 January of the competition year, so it is fixed for the whole season. Solo and duo run Babies (2-5), Dinkies (6-9), Tinies (10-12), Juniors (13-15) and Seniors (16+). Twirling team sections use the team's average age. Dancers may compete in an older group where appropriate, but never a younger one.
Doors open first thing and troupe leaders receive exact call times by email before the event. Spectators are welcome any time after doors open.
Filming and photography are permitted, but each troupe must designate one person for it. They are given a lanyard so officials can identify them easily. This keeps dancers, supporters and officials safe.
Wristbands can be transferred to another person. See our terms for full details, or get in touch and we will help.
Venue & directions
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