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To the BEAUTIFUL and emotion tune, “GET HERE” by Oleta Adams, Thomas will teach you artistry and expression at its absolute finest.

His movement and combinations can be adapted for all levels of athletes and coaches will be rejuvenated with original and inspiring ideas.

This material can easily be used for Artistic Twirl and Freestyle and will give athletes that “special look of quality” that will label them as a twirling “artist”.

To purchase this video or any other in our TwirlNations LIbrary, visit the WBTF TwirlNations On Demand page.

About the Clinican

Thomas Johansen is a professional dancer and baton twirler.

He began with baton when he was 10 years old, which later led him to start dancing at the age of 19.

Throughout his career as a dancer/performer, Thomas has worked all over the world with different styles.

Within twirling, he has been giving workshops in many countries, emphasizing body-baton fluidity and unique personal expression.

For several years he was the national coach for the Swedish baton twirling federation.

WBTF will be offering once-a-month On-line Webinars this Fall for anyone who is interested in attending. 

ATTENTION All Coaches and Judges - We’ll help you get your season started with information from Internationally recognized professionals who will provide new training materials for Coaches and Judges once a month in September, October and November.  The WBTF wants to help YOU grow and expand your knowledge as a coach and/or judge.  By working together as a team, we will grow baton twirling to a higher level.  Come be a part of the best educational opportunities available!

Clinicians Include:  Dale White, Jason Lee, Jackie Stewart and Xavier Papin

The cost of each webinar is $20.00 USD.   Registration and payment via PayPal will soon be available on Zoom.   Each Webinar in the series will be offered twice.  The time schedule is attached for your convenience.  

The first Webinar in the series will be "Artistic Detailing and Nuancing within the Creative process" by Dale White
on the last week-end of September (September 25-27, depending on your time zone and whether you choose Option 1 or 2.)

OPTION # 1:

WBTF Webinar on Artistic Detailing - September 25

          Register in advance for this webinar:
          https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_nShjxD_ZQDmh1Nbk7MRzIg

         OPTION # 2: 

         WBTF Webinar on Artistic Detailing - September 26 / September 27 (Time Zone Depending)

         Register in advance for this webinar:
         https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_w472IAbJRcyC61NgZpG-LQ

The second Webinar in the series:  "Greater Than the Sum of their Parts:  An exploration of the Pairs and Team Events" by Jason Lee
on the last week-end of October (October 30-November 1, depending on your time zone and whether you choose Option 1 or 2.)

         OPTION # 1:

         WBTF Webinar - "Greater Than the Sum of their Parts: An exploration of the Pairs and Team Events" - October 30-31 (Time Zone Depending)

         Register in advance for this webinar:  https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_zrMEtxnVTTqQksFHWD5IZA

         OPTION # 2:

         WBTF Webinar - "Greater Than the Sum of their Parts: An exploration of the Pairs and Team Events" - October 31-November1 (Time Zone Depending)

         Register in advance for this webinar: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_a4RxqYb4SemgA0nKh4yBuQ         

The third Webinar in the series:  "It's all in the Details, Short Program" Jackie Stewart and Xavier Papin
on the last week-end of November (November 27-29, depending on your time zone and whether you choose Option 1 or 2.)

        Registration Details will be released in November

Plan Now to Attend! 

This 50-minute video is CHOCK-FULL of valuable instruction for all coaches and athletes alike. Here, you will learn “SLAP CATCHES”, the trendy and useful ingredient in today’s contact material.

But wait, that’s not all! In this video you also get a very useful tutorial in “FAN KICKS” and their fine points for execution…a staple in all athletes’ repertoire.

And, if that’s not enough, Maureen will also teach the proper method for the “BACK NECK ROLL” with a variation of the “neck carry”.

This is a MUST-HAVE for ALL!

To purchase this video or any other in our TwirlNations LIbrary, visit the WBTF TwirlNations On Demand page.

About the Clinican

Maureen Johnson founded the Martin School of Dance and Baton Twirling in 1953 and has over 60 years experience in Tap, Jazz, Ballet, Acro and Baton Twirling.

Maureen’s baton twirling students have represented Canada at the World Championships each year since the first WBTF World championship in 1980. Their international successes include participation in WBTF World Championships, the International Cup and Grand Prix Events, capturing Gold medals in Junior and Senior Women, Junior and Senior Pair, Senior Men, and Team, plus many top ten finishes.

A highlight for her group, the Buffalo Gals is the winner of two Little Brown Jugs (AYOP) and the WBTF Team Gold in 1991.

Maureen has received lifetime achievement awards from the CDTA, and ADAPT for dance and the Canadian Baton Twirling Federation and was also inducted into the Saskatchewan Sports Hall of Fame as a Builder for the sport of Baton.

Maureen is the CBTF Coaches Rep, a member of the CBTF Education Committee and represents Canada as the WBTF Technical Rep and member of the WBTF Technical Committee (ETC).

Maureen is very proud of the many former students who are continuing their passion for Dance, Acro and Baton Twirling as performing professionals, active coaches and judges, operating their own studios, or part of the innovative Acrobatic Arts, founded by former student Mandy Yip.

Maureen is pleased to be part of the ‘Twirl Nations ON DEMAND and is thankful for this opportunity to ‘give back’ to the next generation of athletes and coaches.

Iconic instruction from the LEGEND herself... MAUREEN JOHNSON!

This 47-minute video is CHOCK-FULL of valuable instruction for all coaches and athletes alike. Here, you will learn the “Brown” roll, made famous by Canadian athlete, Alison Brown. Plus, Maureen will break down the now iconic “Singer” roll, named after “superstar, Stacy Singer” ... a roll sometimes called the “monster roll.”

But wait, that’s not all! In this video you also get very useful vertical and horizontal contact material applicable for all levels of development!

And, if that’s not enough, Maureen will take you special exercises of demi-pointe and hip flexibility ... a MUST for all athletes.

This is a MUST-HAVE for ALL!

To purchase this video or any other in our TwirlNations LIbrary, visit the WBTF TwirlNations On Demand page.

About the Clinican

Maureen Johnson founded the Martin School of Dance and Baton Twirling in 1953 and has over 60 years experience in Tap, Jazz, Ballet, Acro and Baton Twirling.

Maureen’s baton twirling students have represented Canada at the World Championships each year since the first WBTF World championship in 1980. Their international successes include participation in WBTF World Championships, the International Cup and Grand Prix Events, capturing Gold medals in Junior and Senior Women, Junior and Senior Pair, Senior Men, and Team, plus many top ten finishes.

A highlight for her group, the Buffalo Gals is the winner of two Little Brown Jugs (AYOP) and the WBTF Team Gold in 1991.

Maureen has received lifetime achievement awards from the CDTA, and ADAPT for dance and the Canadian Baton Twirling Federation and was also inducted into the Saskatchewan Sports Hall of Fame as a Builder for the sport of Baton.

Maureen is the CBTF Coaches Rep, a member of the CBTF Education Committee and represents Canada as the WBTF Technical Rep and member of the WBTF Technical Committee (ETC).

Maureen is very proud of the many former students who are continuing their passion for Dance, Acro and Baton Twirling as performing professionals, active coaches and judges, operating their own studios, or part of the innovative Acrobatic Arts, founded by former student Mandy Yip.

Maureen is pleased to be part of the ‘Twirl Nations ON DEMAND and is thankful for this opportunity to ‘give back’ to the next generation of athletes and coaches.

Three Baton, “from the beginning with 2-baton ...” with the “Master of Multiple Baton” Ginnette Groome. Ginnette takes you from the very beginning of proper and safe 3-baton coaching. Her mantra for teaching 3-baton is “safety and confidence”.

She gives you step-by-step methods of what to do in developing your 3-baton athletes by starting with 2-baton essentials which lays the foundation for 3-baton.

Known as the “Master of Multiple Baton” this is a “must-see” for all coaches, judges, and athletes.

Length of video is approximately 1-hour and 15 minutes. This is a video you’ll reference over and over!

To purchase this video or any other in our TwirlNations LIbrary, visit the WBTF TwirlNations On Demand page.

About the Clinican

• USTA Certified Coach, Master Judge
• Coach of US World Team members / IC athletes and medalists since 1991
• Coach of many State, Regional and US National Champions
• Coaches internationally in both Canada and Europe
• Specialist in Coaching / Judging Multiple Baton Events
• Helped write the 2/3 baton sections of the WBTF Coaches Manual. level 2
• Past NY State, NE Regional and US National Champion in 2 and 3 Baton
• USTA’s first Grand National 3 Baton Champion. 
• Was honored to have the US Grand National 3 Baton Cup named after her.
• Has served on the US Technical Committee and Essentials Commission, helping to create and establish the current USTA Compulsory and Movement Technique levels.
• Nationally Licensed and Certified Massage Therapist and Reflexologist since 1992
• Certified Qigong / Tai Chi Instructor

Ginnette is a technician. She promotes correct technique and patience when it comes to learning and perfecting baton skills. 2 and 3 baton have been events that she excelled in as an athlete and now as a coach and judge, she has taken on the role of sharing her expertise through educating athletes and professionals alike. Her approach is systematic, in order to develop the understanding, progression, strength and focus to participate in the multiple baton events.

Ginnette is a Licensed Massage Therapist and Certified Reflexologist in NH.

She has an active lifestyle; traveling, coaching / judging baton, maintaining her established massage therapy practice and teaching Tai Chi and Qigong.    

As a wholistic practitioner she educates her patients and athletes about health - “promoting wellness through awareness and balance.”

JEN MARCUS... from 10.0 athlete to Cirque du Soleil. 3-Baton at its FINEST

Being the “3-Baton Diva of the World” Jen breaks down the essentials that all coaches and athletes should know: Pendulums, Crescents, Vertical Boxes, Horizontal Showers, and Bowling Pins... all staples of the 3-Baton discipline.

A MUST-HAVE!

To purchase this video or any other in our TwirlNations LIbrary, visit the WBTF TwirlNations On Demand page.

About the Clinican

Jennifer Marcus Schwartz is a world champion baton twirler from Miami, Florida. She began twirling at 3 years old and competed across the world as a member of Team USA for 19 years before retiring from competition in August 2016.

During her tenure, she won 2 WBTF gold medals, 12 International Cup gold medals and several silver and bronze medals.

Shortly after retiring from competition, she received a call from Cirque Du Soleil offering her a dream job, a twirling act with their newest big top touring show, Volta. She went on to perform in more than 550 shows and tour through North America until February 2019.

Jennifer's passion is inspiring youth and sharing her sport through teaching and performing.

Jennifer attended Florida State University where she received her undergraduate degree in Public Relations and Journalism and a master's degree in Sports Management. She was the feature twirler for the Marching Chiefs, performed for the NBA's Orlando Magic and has traveled to more than 15 countries performing and teaching clinics.

She also coaches in South Florida and most recently, Zoom!

Jennifer is married to her wonderful husband Jonathan, and they have a beautiful little girl named Zoe.

Here’s what you’ve all been waiting for... The incomparable silky smoothness and fluidity of Thomas Johansen - 
“Finesse and Styling” with the MASTER, THOMAS JOHANSEN!

There’s no one that can do it better than Thomas. In this video you will learn baton and body combinations like you’ve never seen before!

His uncanny approach is so unique and mesmerizing you’ll think he’s floating on air … and he’ll show you his secrets!

To purchase this video or any other in our TwirlNations LIbrary, visit the WBTF TwirlNations On Demand page.

About the Clinican

This 53-minute video is applicable for all levels and is truly a MUST-HAVE. His session will INSPIRE, MOTIVATE, and give you a FRESH way of looking at blending the baton with the body!
Thomas Johansen is a professional dancer and baton twirler.

He began with baton when he was 10 years old, which later led him to start dancing at the age of 19.

Throughout his career as a dancer/performer, Thomas has worked all over the world with different styles.

Within twirling, he has been giving workshops in many countries, emphasizing body-baton fluidity and unique personal expression.

For several years he was the national coach for the Swedish baton twirling federation.

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The WBTF Athletes’ Commission aim to increase awareness and participation in our beloved sport of Baton Twirling world-wide, by celebrating our annual World Baton Twirling Day on April 10! This year, more than ever, we encourage you to stand together and support the rest of our baton twirling family around the world during this difficult time.

Sign up to be a World Baton Twirling Day participant here to receive the latest updates.

APRIL 10th CELEBRATIONS

Whether you are twirling for the first time, you are an x-professional, or anything inbetween, get involved with expressing your feelings during these uncertain times together with all baton twirlers in 2020. Follow our countdown and live videos on Instagram and Facebook.

How to participate:

1. Spread the word and begin making your creative plans to video your routine with this year's theme 'country colours'
2. Use the World Baton Twirling Day music and learn the routine choreography so we are all twirling together - adjust to suit your own pace and your home.
3. Add your own beginning (32counts) & ending (16counts) choreography to show your own style & ability - express yourself :)
4. Start and finish in the #apartbuttogether pose.
5. Perform and video your routine in any fun or creative way you choose.
6. Post your video on social media on April 10th use the hashtag #worldbatontwirlingday
7. Celebrate!

Join us and baton twirlers all over the globe coming together to spread the love of our sport. We look forward to celebrating our 4th annual day with fellow twirlers around the world and making April 10th a day to remember via online and offline media - remember to tell your local media about our movement in 2020 (see Media Release Template document below)

2020 THEME

This year's theme is COUNTRY COLOURS - we're celebrating how far and wide our sport has spread across the globe, so show us your colors! No matter what club, school, town, state, association or country you are from, world baton twirling day is about celebrating our sport with your country colours! 

2020 ROUTINE

Official routine: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mW9AEjGflng

Official basic alternate routine: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VU35SsKc2B4

'Stay at Home' basic alternate routine: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4cwfFaXoSZA 

Full tutorial:
English https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xclIsuk721E
French https://www.instagram.com/ffstb/
Swedish: https://www.instagram.com/svenskadrillforbundet/

Full tutorial in English for alternate routine: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NvqXMdv1b5w

MUSIC

March 25, 2020 - WBTF has officially postponed the WBTF European Cup in Blanes, Spain and the 35th WBTF World Championship in Riccione, Italy.

The events have now been postponed to the summer of 2021    

The WBTF Managing Committee met today to finalize plans going forward.  Present at the conference: Sandi Wiemers, Nicky O’Neill, Paul Rutten, Jeff Johnson, Moto Tsuchiya, Paola DeMarchi, Jackie Stewart, Jean Michel Ruelle, and Karen Cammer.

The managing committee had previously reviewed the country surveys in advance of today’s conference and noted there was an overwhelming consensus that the 2020 Euro Cup (Blanes) and the 2020 35th World Championship (Riccione) could not be held as scheduled, but should be re-scheduled in the future.

Unfortunately, the 2020 season is lost but we want to give our athletes the opportunity to complete under the same conditions as 2020 in 2021.

This means the 2021 European Cup and 2021 35th World Championship will continue to use the 2020 age calculation rule (age as at Dec 31 2020).   

The 35th World Championship will now take place in 2021 - August 5-8, in Riccione, Italy.  We are awaiting confirmation of the dates of the European Cup in Blanes, Spain. 

Arrangements are now pending to move the IBTF NATIONS CUP / WORLD BATON TWIRLING CHAMPIONSHIP to be held in Liverpool forward to another year.  Announcement will be forthcoming soon.

We understand the disappointment to all of the athletes and coaches, but our sport is certainly not alone in this matter.

If we all do our part in adhering to the requests from our medical and governmental authorities we will get through this crises sooner than later.  The COVID-19 pandemic affects all of us, young and old alike.  We’re all in this together. 

We are …………  #APARTBUTTOGETHER !!    Let's celebrate WORLD BATON TWIRLING DAY together online on APRIL 10TH bigger and better than ever.  

In the meantime, stay home to stay safe and stay well.  

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

The Sport of Baton Twirling has been selected as the Open Competition at WMG 2021 in Kansai.  The event will be open to twirlers around the world who are over 30 years old. The competition will be held at Hyogo Prefectural General Gymnasium from May 28 - 30, 2021.

To promote WMG 2021 in Kansai, we will be hosting the WMG Rehearsal Event on June 16th, 2019 at Maruzen Intech Arena in Osaka. The world famous twirlers, Jenny Hanna (USA), Catherine Moua (France), and Daniele Zambito (Italy) are invited to demonstrate exhibition performances. Ms. Karen Cammer, the president of USTA will also be attending to support the event.

At this Rehearsal Event, over 500 Japanese twirlers will also perform an exhibition group performance, followed by three world-famous twirlers Freestyle performances.

Please come and enjoy!

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.

Effective September 1 2019, a change to Element Number 6 (Contact Material) of the Short Program was approved. The Contact Material element now consists of two segments: an 8-count vertical series and an 8-count horiztonal series. Each series must begin on Count 1.

In the Junior division, between the vertical series and the horizontal series, the athlete does not perform any Accessory Material. They will reset to the horizontal series start position.

In the Senior division, the vertical series is connected to the horizontal series using Accessory Material.

Two resources are provided below:

1. Contact Section Demonstration Video: This video shows the new element performed with the music. This demonstration does not show any Accessory Material connecting the two series.
2. Contact Section Description 20200221 - A count-by-count written descripton of the vertical and horizontal series.

Contact Section Demonstration Video

WBTF EUROPEAN CUP OF TWIRLING BATON - BLANES (SPAIN)

JULY 8-12, 2020

WELCOME!

WEBSITE GUIDE to buy TICKET for the competition.

1. Go to our official website http://www.eurotwirlblanes2020.es

2. Go to the general menu in the left part of the website.

3. Click on Ticket Sales (ventra de entradas in Spanish).

4. You are now in the FEBD Ticket Sales website, only in Spanis. Pay attention!

5. By the moment you are able to buy only the PACK 5 DAYS TICKET for all the competition (from july 8 to 12 - Wednesday to Sunday).                                                                            You will have the opportunity to buy the individual day tickets soon.

6. For Pack 5 Days Ticket, go to “Abonos” and choose our event, the “EuroTwirl 2020”.   Prices are from 85€ to 125€.

7. Now you can see the hall picture with the public area in different colours (for different prices). You can see all this prices in the “Todos los precios” menu button.

8. Choose where you want to seat and, when you finish, click the yellow button  “Comprar” (to buy in Spanish). All taxes are now included.

9. Now you have to register! Go on the bottom of the page where you can see “¿Nuevo en nuestra web? Crear cuenta?”. Click here!

10. Information about you is needed: name (“nombre”),  surname (“apellidos”), your e-mail  (“email de confirmación”), repeat e-mail (“repetir e-mail”), phone numer (“teléfono”), zip
      code (“código postal”), password (“contraseña”) and repeat password (“repetir contraseña”). Now your date of birth (“fecha de nacimiento”) - day / month / year.

11. Time to pay! Click on the pay button (“pagar”) and introduce your credit card number,  your name and you CVV. YOU HAVE YOUR TICKETS!

WEBSITE GUIDE to book your HOTEL for the competition.

WELCOME!

1. Go to our official website http://www.eurotwirlblanes2020.es

2. Go to the general menu in the left part of the website.

3. Click on Hotels (hoteles in Spanish).

4. You are now in “El Corte Inglés Deportes” website. There you have some information and the rooms every hotel offers. Choose one of them and click the reservation (“reservar”).

5. Now choose if you want to do an individual reservation or a reservation for a Club /Federation.

6. Introduce the different information they ask for (as in the tickets website).

7. Finally, define your reservation: name of the hotel (“alojamiento”), kind of room (“tipo de habitación”), number of rooms (“nº hab.”), entry date (“entrada”), exit date (“salida”).

8. Accept the different buttons and click and send it! (“enviar”).

9. Time to pay! You have to make wire transfer. They give all the information you need to do it. Now, your reservation have been finished.

If you need help or you have any question, send as a e-mail using the contact button on the general menu of our website.

Thank you and see you in sunny Spain next july.

Comisión Twirling de la FEBD.

January 20, 2020 - Results from the Final Round of the Artistic Pair event at the 2020 Pan-Pacific Cup are attached below.

January 20, 2020 - Results from the Women's and Men's Final Round of the 3Baton event at the 2020 Pan-Pacific Cup are attached below.

January 20, 2020 - Results from the Women's and Men's Final Round of the Solo event at the 2020 Pan-Pacific Cup are attached below.

January 18, 2020 - Results from the Preliminary Round of the Team and Artistic Group events at the 2020 Pan-Pacific Cup are attached below.

January 18, 2020 - Results from the Women's and Men's Preliminary Round of the Artistic Twirl event at the 2020 Pan-Pacific Cup are attached below.

January 17, 2020 - Results from the Women's and Men's Preliminary Round of the 3Baton event at the 2020 Pan-Pacific Cup are attached below.

The 2020 Pan-Pacific Cup Organizing Committee has prepared a Guide Book that is full of useful information that will make your stay more enjoyable.

We wish everyone safe travels, and hope you have a wonderful stay in Red Deer, Alberta, Canada.

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

At the 2020 Pan-Pacific Cup, two blocks of Open Gym practice time have been scheduled.

Based on the athletes that registered and paid for the Open Gym time, either through the WBTF Entry Form or the follow-on online Jotform, the countries have been divided up so the two blocks have roughly the same number of participating athletes.

Access to the Practice Gym during the Open Gym time is by wristband only. Wristbands will be included in the Country Package available from the Registration Desk at the Cambridge Hotel Lobby, beginning at 8 am on Thursday, January 16.

The Shuttle Bus will be operating on Thursday to provide transportation to/from Red Deer College. Bus passes and schedules will also be included in the Country Package, for those that purchased the Shuttle Bus.

PREMIER OFFERING OF THIS COMBINED COURSE… FIRST EVER!

The World Baton Twirling Federation is committed to continual learning and skills enhancement. In this pursuit, the WBTF Technical Committee has created a Level One Coaches and Judges Certification.

The objective of the course is to provide insights on the most salient issues facing Baton Twirling today, from a joint coaches and judges perspective.

The first day of the course will dive deep into the mechanics and delivery of key fundamental skills, and the necessary progressional model required for success. The second day will address the B level of solo, artistic twirl and teams for coaches and judges alike.

In addition to the core learnings of the course, the program is designed to provide a parity of understanding across the world, and enable the participants the opportunity to return to their countries, and adopt the gold standard practices into their local operating models of coaching and judging.

This is a unique learning opportunity. In part because you are with your peers from around the world, having the opportunity to collaborate on the learning and adoption of these new strategies, with our global leaders. Anyone wishing to obtain, or already has, clinician status, is highly recommended to take this certification.

Course will be delivered by Jean Michel Ruelle, WBTF Coaches Chair and Jackie Stewart the WBTF Judges chair.

The very first combined workshop will be hosted by The Jewel of Atlantis Baton & Dance Competition March 19-20, 2020, Nassau, Bahamas. The USTA is the official Education Sponsor at the Atlantis competition. Register online for the Level One Coaches & Judges Workshop at https://thejewelofatlantis.com/education-day.

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

Below is a link to the footage:

https://youtu.be/KFfDE_wkgdo

The show is called “This time next year” and documents the 12 month journey people take to achieve their goals.

Enjoy! 

August 5, 2019 - The rulebook for the 2021 IBTF Nations Cup and World Baton Twirling Championship is posted on the offical IBTF website.

The events included in the 2021 Nations Cup and World Championship competitions are:

• Solo
• Two-Baton
• Three-Baton
• Artistic Twirl
• X-Strut
• Duet
• Artistic Pair
• Twirl Team
• Artistic Team
• Twirling Corps
• Artistic Group

August 8, 2019 - Results from the Final Round of the 3Baton event at the 2019 International Cup are attached below.

August 8, 2019 - Results from the Final Round of the Solo event at the 2019 International Cup are attached below.

Photo schedule attached.

NOTE: For reasons beyond our control, we can only start the official photo schedule on Thursday at 8am.

For countries scheduled before 8am (Australia, Canada, Croatia, Czech Republic, England and Germany), following the remaining time, we can do photo after Switzerland or at the break at 10am and 11am.

August 7, 2019 - Results from the Final Round of the Artistic Group event at the 2019 International Cup are attached below.

August 7, 2019 - Results from the Semi-Final Round of the Artistic Pair event at the 2019 International Cup are attached below.

August 7, 2019 - Results from the Semi-Final Round of the 2Baton event at the 2019 International Cup are attached below.

The Livestream links for Wednesday August 7:

• Solo, 2Baton Semi-Final (Lanes 1-3): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FMCxxkYtx4U
• Solo, 2Baton Semi-Final (Lanes 4-6): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RqQScxssRq8
• Artistic Twirl, Artistic Pair Semi-Final (Lanes 1-4): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QE99sbJFtr0
• Team & Artistic Group Final rounds: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gtaee9YuTbA

August 6, 2019 - The set system for Wednesday August 7 is attached below.

August 6, 2019 - Results from the Preliminary Round of the Team event at the 2019 International Cup are attached below.

The Livestream links for Tuesday August 6:

• Artistic Twirl Preliminary (Lanes 1-4): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K4aoHJ1E5Y4
• Team & Artistic Group Preliminary rounds: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VSaCQ6s2Mc8

August 5, 2019 - Results from the Women's and Men's Preliminary Round of the 2Baton event at the 2019 International Cup are attached below.

UPDATE... For Monday August 5, there are 3 Livestream links:

• Solo, 2Baton, 3Baton Preliminary (Lanes 1-3): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hLZpa_3lu0E
• Solo, 2Baton, 3Baton Preliminary (Lanes 4-6): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3ONLgatYJ_8
• Artistic Pair Preliminary (Lanes 1-4): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K9ppIW31iL4

July 28, 2019 - The FFSTB, our host organization for the 2019 International Cup, has prepared a 'Road Book (attached below) that is full of useful information that will make your stay more enjoyable and your competition more serene.

Updated July 15, 2019 - The comprehensive time schedule for the International Cup and Grand Prix has been today released by France. 

The updated and final preliminary rounds schedule of the set system for the 2019 WBTF International Cup/Grand Prix are also available here for download. 

Complete information for IBTF Grand Prix competition is posted on the 2019 International Cup page.

2019 WBTF European Championship Results - Day 3

WBTF European Championship Results
Saturday, July 6th, 2019
Day 3

The official results of the Team and Artistic Group Preilminary Rounds and the Women's Semi-Final Rounds are attached for download.

2019 WBTF European Championship

Mouilleron le Captif, France 

 July 4th, 2019

Day 1 Results

The Official Results of Day 1 are attached 

Twirl Nations Clinic 2019 - UPDATE June 15

LAST DAY TO REGISTER FOR TWIRL NATIONS CLINIC WILL BE SATURDAY, JUNE 23

Learn from the World's BEST at Twirl Nations 2019

2019 All-Star Staff for Twirl Nations

Seishi Inagaki - Japan
Jason Travers - France
Chiharu Tachibana - Japan
Danielle Zambito - Italy
Guilia Caporgno – Italy
Fabio Agaliati - Italy
Savannah Miller - USA

Date: August 7th, 2019  

Location: Zenith Metropole, Limoges, France
Time:  30 minutes after Semi-Finals of the day 
Cost: US $40.00 via WBTF Website by June 23rd  (this is a change) 
Due to the large number of people who have registered for this clinic there will no on-site registration in Limoges.           

The clinic is two hours beginning 30 minutes following the competition.  All of the classes will be repeated to give everyone the chance to experience two classes. 

Clinic Coordinator: Dale White, USA: Legendary twirling coach of many World Champions and the coordinator of the Twirl Nations Clinic.  Clinic Liaisons: Moto Tsuchiya, JAPAN; Paola DeMarchi, ITALY

Register online at www.wbtf.org.    Click Here: https://www.wbtf.org/store/2019-twirl-nations-clinic

Online Registration is now CLOSED.

Online payment via PayPal in US funds only 
NOTE:  PayPal charges the following transaction fees to you:
Sales within the US: 2.9% plus $0.30 per transaction
International Sales: 4.4% plus $0.30 per transaction

NOTE:  If registering a group of athletes, please pay for the total number of registrations online, then fill out attached form with the name of the person responsible for payment and email a list of the names of those attending the clinic to [email protected]

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