The official site of the 2018 World Championship is live at www.worldbaton2018.com.

The official site of the 2017 European Championships is live at www.eurotwirl2017.com. The site is available in Italian and English.

The official site of the 2015 International Championships is now live at http://www.worldbaton2015.com.

The official site of the 2014 European Cup is now live at http://www.europeancup2014.eu.

WBTF will return to Italy for our 35th World Championship and 40th anniversary celebration August 1 to 7, 2022.  Meet

The re-scheduled 2020 World Championship will now be held in Turin, Italy between August 1 and 7, 2022.

WBTF Board Representative Spotlight – 2021

WBTF Board Representative Spotlight – 2021

WBTF Board Representative Spotlight – 2021

A Team Gets a 100…….The Story of ‘IMAGINE’ by Team Genesis.

Please take note - the workshop dates have been revised since they were initially published.

Please take note - the workshop dates have been revised since they were initially published.

Please take note - the workshop dates have been revised since they were initially published.

WBTF Board Representative Spotlight – 2021

WBTF Board Representative Spotlight – 2021

Complete results of all events from the 2016 WBTF European Cup of Baton Twirling competition, held in Dublin, Ireland

Complete results of all events from the inaugural 2017 Pan-Pacific Cup competition, held in Stockton, California, USA

Complete results of all events from the 2020 Pan-Pacific Cup competition, held in Stockton, California, USA.

Complete results of all events from the 2017 WBTF European Championship competition, held in Busto Arsizio, Italy.

WBTF wishes to spotlight our member representatives to the Board of Directors during the next few months.  We thank e

Complete results of all events from the 2014 WBTF European Cup competition, held in Würzburg, Germany.

Complete results of all events from the European Cup competition, held in Hasselt, Belgium July 5-8 2012.

WBTF wishes to spotlight our member representatives to the Board of Directors during the next few months.  We thank e

*REGISTRATION FOR ALL IBTF JUDGE SEMINAR SESSIONS IS NOW OPEN*

The WBTF is offering an online Short Program evaluation program.

Making a Two-Baton Athlete... A good Solo twirler who picks up a 2nd baton will not necessarily become a skilled two-baton twirler.  A well trained two-baton athlete can TWIRL two batons rather than just executing isolated two-baton tricks.  In addition to the skills learned in solo, the two-baton twirler must learn correct timing and integration of BOTH batons.

Advance registration is required.

Advance registration is required.

Advance registration is required.

Advance registration is required.

Complete results of all events from the 2015 WBTF International Cup competition, held in Abbotsford, Canada.

Complete results of all events from the 2017 WBTF International Cup competition, held in Poreč, Croatia.

December 4 & 5, 2020 – Webinar for Athletes and Coaches – Sandi Rios & Xavier Papin

Thomas will teach you artistry and expression at its absolute finest - designing a complete routine on-screen. His movement and combinations can be adapted for all levels of athletes and this material can easily be used for Artistic Twirl and Freestyle. Athletes will have that “special look of quality” that will label them as a twirling “artist”.

This 50-minute class-style video is full of valuable instruction for coaches and athletes alike - Maureen brings another collection of skills to the video screen. In a 'class' setting with one of her students, you will learn Slap Catches, so useful in today's contact material, Vertical back neck rolls, including the 'neck carry' variation, along with a a very useful tutorial in Fan Kink, a staple in all athletes' repertoire.

In this 47-minute video, Maureen brings another collection of skills to the video screen. In a 'class' setting with one of her students, Maureen teaches some iconic rolls - the Brown Roll (named for Alison Brown), the now-iconic Singer Roll (name for Stacy Singer), some vertical and horizontal contact material for all levels of development, and some exercises for demi-pointe strength and hip flexibility. This is a MUST-HAVE for athletes and coaches alike.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

This 53-minute video is CHOCK-FULL of valuable instruction for all coaches and athletes alike. She will take you the Back Pack monster roll variation, a vertical contact series, a horizontal contact series, and special exercises “at the barre” to help refine body technique for all athletes.

Athletes around the world have annually looked forward to and enjoyed TWIRL NATIONS clinics held at each international competition. During this pandemic, sadly, TWIRL NATIONS clinics cannot be held but the WBTF is hosting the next best thing...

TWIRL NATIONS ON DEMAND!

March 25, 2020 - WBTF has officially postponed the WBTF European Cup in Blanes, Spain and the 35th WBTF World Champio

The year after the Tokyo Olympic 2020, the World Masters Games will be coming to Kansai.

NOTE: September 13 changes have been approved and are included in the attached written description. The changes bring the written description into alignment with the demonstration video.

September 20: one additional correction has been included.

February 21: The demonstration video has been updated, and the Body Work coaching videos have been removed.

WBTF EUROPEAN CUP OF TWIRLING BATON - BLANES (SPAIN)

JULY 8-12, 2020

WELCOME!

January 20, 2020 - Results from the Final Round of the Artistic Pair event at the 2020 Pan-Pacific C

January 20, 2020 - Results from the Women's and Men's Final Round of the 3Baton event at the 2020 Pa

January 20, 2020 - Results from the Women's and Men's Final Round of the Solo event at the 2020 Pan-

January 18, 2020 - Results from the Preliminary Round of the Team and Artistic Group events at the 2

January 18, 2020 - Results from the Women's and Men's Preliminary Round of the Artistic Twirl event

January 17, 2020 - Results from the Women's and Men's Preliminary Round of the 3Baton event at the 2

The 2020 Pan-Pacific Cup Organizing Committee has prepared a Guide Book that is full of useful information that will

January 7, 2020 - The practice block assignments for the 2020 Pan-Pacific Cup are as follows:

The Association For International Sport for All

PREMIER OFFERING OF THIS COMBINED COURSE… FIRST EVER!

The initial information provided by Italy for the 2020 World Championship is attached below.

U.S.

Here is some great TV footage in Australia of Renae Edmunds on her baton twirling journey to the World Champion

August 8, 2019 - Results from the Final Round of the Artistic Twirl event at the 2019 International

August 8, 2019 - Results from the Final Round of the Artistic Pair event at the 2019 International C

August 8, 2019 - Results from the Final Round of the 2Baton event at the 2019 International Cup are

The Livestream links for Thursday August 8:

August 7, 2019 - The set system for Thursday August 8 is attached below.

August 7, 2019 - Results from the Final Round of the Team event at the 2019 International Cup are at

August 7, 2019 - Results from the Semi-Final Round of the Artistic Twirl event at the 2019 Internati

August 7, 2019 - Results from the Semi-Final Round of the Solo event at the 2019 International Cup a

August 6, 2019 - Results from the Preliminary Round of the Artistic Twirl event at the 2019 Internat

August 6, 2019 - Results from the Preliminary Round of the Artistic Group event at the 2019 Internat

August 5, 2019 - Results from the Preliminary Round of the Artistic Pair event at the 2019 Internati

August 5, 2019 - Results from the Women's and Men's Preliminary Round of the 3Baton event at the 201

August 5, 2019 - Results from the Women's and Men's Preliminary Round of the Solo event at the 2019

The livestream link for Sunday August 4: https://www.youtube.co

July 28, 2019 - The FFSTB, our host organization for the 2019 Grand Prix, has prepared a 'Road Book (attached below)

2019 WBTF European Championship Results - Day 4
WBTF European Championship Results

WBTF European Championship Results

Friday, July 5th, 2019 

Day 2 

The Order of Appearance Drawing for the 2019 Grand Prix was held on June 28 via online web conference by the IBTF Exe

Monday, June 10, 2019 

Full details can be found on the World Baton Twirling Day page.

SUNDAY AUGUST 4
WBTF Meetings
International Cup Opening Ceremony

Complete results of all events from the 2018 WBTF World Championship competition, held in Kissimmee, Florida, USA.

February 2019 Update

Sponsored by California Baton Council
Workshop Location:
Oakland Bay Area, California USA 

INTERNATIONAL OPEN D’ITALIA 2019

THANK YOU to Dan McDilda Photography for capturing many great moments and also portraits at the 34th World Baton Twir

August 5, 2018 - The Final Results of the 34th World Baton Twirling Championships!  

August 4, 2018 - The Semi-Final Round of the Junior/Senior Women's and the Senior Men's Freestyle co

August 3, 2018 - The Preliminary Round of the Men's and Women's Freestyle competition completed toda

August 2, 2018 - The Orders of Appearance for the Preliminary Freestyle competition in Junior Men, J

The 34th World Baton Twirling Championships will be live streamed beginning August 1st with Opening Ceremonies to the

Final Round results are shown below.

ANNOUNCING THE FINAL SCHEDULE FOR THE WBTF EUROPEAN CUP  

July 4-8, 2018   Dublin, Ireland 

Event Dates: August 2-5, 2018
Start Time: 9 AM - Doors Open: 8 AM

Tickets & Pricing:

Tuesday, July 31st and Wednesday, August 1st are the official costume check and music test days for the 34th World Ba

WBTF IS DEVELOPING A COACHES EDUCATION PROGRAM

The WBTF Athletes Commission aim to increase participation and awareness of our beloved sport of baton twirling world

Origins

International Baton Twirling Federation

WBTF IS DEVELOPING A COACHES EDUCATION PROGRAM
THAT WILL CONTAIN FIVE LEVELS OF TRAINING/CERTIFICATION
TO BE PRESENTED OVER A FIVE-YEAR PERIOD.

Below is the Information from the WBTF ETC coaches Education Series.

COACHES EDUCATION
YEAR Certification Twirl Nation
2018 Coaches Level 1 Standard Solo Construction
2019 Coaches Level 2 (Solo, 2B, 3B) Choreography, Music, Design, AE
2020 Coaches Level 3 (AT & Freestyle) Team Design
2021 Coaches Level 4 (Pairs team and group) Compulsories and SP
2022 Master coaches’ certification Performance - How to maximize your athletes’ musicality and performance ability

1. THE 2018 FIRST COACH EDUCATION / CERTIFICATION – LEVEL 1

WBTF will host its first-ever Coaches Certification workshop on Sunday, July 29th, 2018 in Kissimmee, Florida, USA.  This Level 1 workshop is designed to train coaches on how to effectively develop quality twirlers from beginning to elite athletes.

The Level 1 Workshop will cover:  Basic Fundamentals, Warm up, Class structure, and the Six Degrees Progression of Skills Program and Standard Solo

This program is perfect for athletes, coaches and judges to focus on basic technique, fluidity, and rhythm.
• This is a V.I.S (Very Important Step): A reflection today to create quality for the adapted level
• This is perfect for our coaches as the first step to help athletes develop a really strong foundation that will reflect all during the twirler’s competitive life.

Through this workshop, coaches will become a WBTF Level 1 Certified Coach, gaining professional recognition in your country, and the potential to be recommended by the WBTF for future coaching opportunities.

QUALIFICATIONS
• 18 years and older
• Coaching and good standing in country – recommended by the country
• Must purchase the WBTF coaches training Program (150 US$) Package which includes the following material:
o Basic skills Certification Program – MP4 file
o Standard Routine Video – MP4 file
o WBTF coaches level 1 Manual (PDF file)
o WBTF coaches Manual Demonstration Video (Basic Twirl) – MP4 file
o Warm up – Demonstration Video – DVD image
o WBTF promotional video – DVD image

• Attendees should be knowledgeable of the training program and familiar with the Six Degrees Program and Standard Solo
• Cost to Register on WBTF Website for the WBTF Coaches Level 1 Workshop:
o 25 US dollars. Education only
o 35 US dollars for certification.

There will be 3 plans offered concerning this workshop:

1)  Education only on 6th and 5th degrees,
2)    Certification on all of the degrees
3)    Team choreography / Artistic expression during Twirl Nation Clinic 
      

Testing for certification involves a written multiple-choice test, a practical exam on examples of proficiency for each degree, for elements and for standard solo, along with some live demonstration regarding teaching skills.   

Coaches who wish to test and receive certification will be classified according to their score.

WBTF INTERNATIONAL COACHES:

The title of WBTF LEVEL 1 INTERNATIONAL COACH will be given to participants scoring between 70% - 84% overall.
• Receiving world level recognition = WBTF Level 1 Certified Coach
• Eligible to participate in the Level 2 education / certification.

WBTF MASTER COACHES:

The title of WBTF INTERNATIONAL COACH LEVEL I CLINICIAN will be given to participants scoring between 85% or higher overall.
• Certified to teach the Level 1 Workshop to coaches all over the world in the name of the WBTF.
 
 Important:

For countries who already have a national certification on level 1 of the Six degrees and Standard Solo routines, WBTF will consider granting them WBTF LEVEL 1 INTERNATIONAL COACH CERTIFICATION if a national diploma can be provided.  This is only valid for Japan, Italy and Germany who use this teaching program in their national system.  

However, to become a WBTF LEVEL 1 INTERNATIONAL COACH CLINICIAN, you must take part in the exam, and score 85%, or above.

The Application for this workshop will be available soon!!

August 12, 2017 - Results from the Final Round of Levels A and B in the the 2Baton event at the 2017

August 12, 2017 - Results from the Final Round of Levels A and B in the the Artistic Pair event at t

August 12, 2017 - Results from the Final Round of Levels A and B in the the 3Baton event at the 2017

August 11, 2017 - The set system for Sunday, August 13 is attached below.

August 11, 2017 - Results from the Semi-Final Round of the Artistic Pair event at the 2017 Internati

August 11, 2017 - Results from the Semi-Final Round of the 2Baton event at the 2017 International Cu

August 10, 2017 - Results from the Women's and Men's Preliminary Round of the Artistic Twirl event a

August 10, 2017 - Results from the Preliminary Round of the Team and Group events at the 2017 Intern

August 9, 2017 - Results from the Women's and Men's Preliminary Round of the 3Baton event at the 201

August 9, 2017 - Results from the Women's and Men's Preliminary Round of the 2Baton event at the 201

July 2017 

2017 WBTF European Championships Results available for download here. 

In Memory of
Kenneth Richard Sasser
Fort Lauderdale, Florida

Attached please find the 2017 WBTF International Cup Comprehensive Schedule - Updated JUNE 25th 2017 for download 

We are pleased to inform you that the WBTF European Championships party for athletes and VIP will take place at the H

To take advantage of this offer, delegations can contact directly the catering staff before 27 June 2017:

THE TWIRL NATIONS CLINIC FLYER IS ATTACHED FOR DOWNLOAD!

All judges for European Championships must attend and complete this seminar on Compulsories and Short Program.

The IBTF Grand Prix - August 4-6, 2017

WBTF has received notice of the passing of Ken Sasser.  

KENNETH  RICHARD SASSER

The music for World Baton Twirling Day - April 10 2017 is attached below, in 3 different formats.

The last two years France held this International competition in Lille and Margny-lès-Compiègne!

2017 Pan-Pacific Cup Information

Sunday, January 15

2017 Pan Pacific Cup Elite Category Finals Results - Day 3 

We will be posting the results as we receive them from the 2017 Pan Pacific Cup in Stockton, CA.

2017 Pan Pacific Cup - Order of Appearance Set System for Saturday, January 14 

Final Round results are shown below.

The Pan Pacific Order of Appearance Drawing was conducted on line, Monday, December 5th by Carol Benz, WBTF Reg

August 14, 2016 - The Final Round of all events completed today.

August 13, 2016 - The Semi-Final Round of the Junior/Senior Women's and the Senior Men's Freestyle c

August 12, 2016 - The Preliminary Round of the Men's and Women's Freestyle competition completed tod

August 11, 2016 - The Orders of Appearance for the Preliminary Freestyle competition in Junior Men,

The video below shows the Poreč area and competition venue.

The Croatian Twirling Federation will be hosting the 2017 Grand Prix of Baton Twirling and 9th World Baton Twirling I

April 29, 2016 - The updated information package for the 2017 Pan-Pacific Cup has been distributed (

June 10, 2016 

Click Here to see Day #4 the Final results from the 2016 WBTF European Cup 

Final Round results are shown below.

We are sad to inform the worldwide baton twirling community that Lynn Johnson, Australia lost her battle with c

February 1, 2016 - Paola DeMarchi, WBTF Technical Chair, today announced the result of the Music Tes

The competition will take place at the Sports Hall of Lamentin near the airport of Fort de France.

The WBTF European Cup - July 7-12, 2016 

At the Vendespace in the heart of West France. 

Dear friends,

Peppino Giamminola

September 6, 1927-September 8, 2015

2015 U.S. National Baton Twirling Championships

All baton twirling coaches, athletes, parents and other twirling enthusiasts are cordially invited to iTw

Complete results from the second day of competition can be found on the

Complete results from Day 1 competition can be found on the

August 9, 2015: Judging assignments have been corrected in the Adult A 2-Baton division.

A variety of ticket are available for you to enjoy the 2015 International Cup and Grand Prix competitions.

Countries are asked to select a Registration time on one of the three scheduled days.

Early Bird Discount Registration Livestream Webcast WBTF International Cup & IBTF Grand Pr

The updated Meeting and Competition schedules (as of July 14 2015) for the 2015 International Cup are attached below.

July 11, 2015 - The Orders of Appearance for the Final Round in all events are available and are att

July 10, 2015 - The Orders of Appearance for the Semi-Final Freestyle competition in Junior and Seni

July 9, 2015 - The Orders of Appearance for the Preliminary Freestyle competition in Junior Men, Jun

The Competition schedule has been updated with the actual entry numbers.

July 8th, 2015:  The drawing for the European Championships Order of Appearance has been updated today.

June 25, 2015 - The draw for Order of Appearance for the events at the 2015 International Cup in Abbotsford Canada wa

Memorial Services for Jack Wallace Crum, Jr.

The November 23-24, 2013 combined meeting of the World Baton Twirling Federation (WBTF) and World Federation of Natio

January 25, 2015 - Paola De Marchi, WBTF Technical Chair, today announced the result of the compulso

A six DVD set of the 2014 World Baton Twirling Championship. Spectacular performances of top athletes from 19 c

Event Schedule

Note: Final schedule will be published after the entry deadline.

Clinician: Xavier Papin

August 9, 2014 - The Orders of Appearance for the Final Round of all events are available and attach

August 8, 2014 - The Orders of Appearance for the Team Preliminary and Freestyle Semi-Final competit

August 7, 2014 - The Compulsories, Short Program and Preliminary Pairs competition completed today.

The 2014 World Championships Comprehensive Schedule has been updated as of June/2014.

July 25, 2014 - The Order of Appearance for the 2014 World Baton Twirling Championships was drawn Fr

July 15, 2014 - Complete Preliminary, Semi-Final and Final Round results from the Freestyle, Pair, T

Thanks to BatonBiz.com and WBTF's premier sponsors, Star Line Baton Co. and Osamu Band & Baton Co.

2014 EUROPEAN CUP & FREESTYLE GRAND PRIX

FINAL SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

The 2014 European Cup Schedule has been updated as of June/2014. A PDF version that you may download is attached.

The World Baton Twirling Federation, in partnership with Star Line Baton Company, is pleased to announce the first commemorative baton in a collector series. To order your 2014 Commemorative Baton, go directly to the WBTF Store.

The final schedule will not be updated unt

Sandra Beumers reached the age of 23 years. She passed away after a tragic car crash on March 30th, 2001.

2014 International Cup, Premier

Build credibility by identifying with the leading global baton twirling organization.  WBTF has more than 200,0

Wednesday, August 6

• Opening Ceremony

February 14, 2014 - Paola DeMarchi, WBTF Technical Chair, today announced the result of the Music Te

Complete results of all events from the 7th WBTF International Cup competition, held in Al

Complete results of all events from the 6th WBTF International Cup competition, held in Ja

Complete results (Final and Preliminary Round) are now available from the WBTF 5th Interna

Final Round results are shown below.

Final Round results are shown below.

Final Round results are shown below.

Final Round results are shown below.

Final Round results are shown below.

Final Round results are shown below.

Final Round results are shown below.

Final Round results are shown below.

Final Round results are shown below.

Final Round results are shown below.

Final Round results are shown below.

Medal results are shown below. Click on the division title to obtain Final Round results for that division.

Medal results are shown below. Click on the division title to obtain Final Round results for that division.

Medal results are shown below. Click on the division title to obtain Final Round results for that division.

Final Round results are shown below.

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12th July 1956 to 18th March 2004

Frankfurt, Germany
MARCH 31st, 1941 to JULY 6th, 2002