Event News

The official site of the 2018 European Cup is live at www.eurotwirl2018.com.

The official site of the 2016 World Championships is live at www.worldbaton2016.com.

The official site of the 2015 European Championships is now live at http://www.eurotwirl2015.com.

The official site of the 2014 World Championships is now live at www.worldbaton2014.com.

WBTF MASTER JUDGE CERTIFICATION ONLINE WORKSHOPS:

WBTF TECHNICAL FOUNDATION CERTIFICATION PROGRAM - MODULE 1

Each file is important to the overall procedures of the WBTF.

The set system for the fifth day of the 2022 WBTF World Championship is attached below.

Events on August 7 are:

The set system for the third day of the 2022 WBTF World Championship is attached below.

Events on August 5 are:

The set system for the Short Program portion of the 2022 World Championship is attached below.

July 22, 2022 

The Results of the 2022 WBTF European Cup - Blanes, Spain 

July 6-10, 2022

July 6th - Day 1 Results: 

June 28, 2022 

Online ticketing for the World Championship is now active!

This is the access link to the "Viva Ticket" website:

We’re BAAACCCKKK!!!

WBTF wishes to thank the British Baton Twirling Sport Association for hosting the WBTF Virtual Nations Cup.   The production was extremely well don

Results from the 2022 Virtual Nations Cup, Artistic Twirl divisions, are attached below.

Results from the 2022 Virtual Nations Cup, 2-Baton divisions, are attached below.

Don't miss the opportunity to view the 2022 WBTF Virtual Nations Cup 2-Baton & 3-Baton Competition on Saturday, February 12th!

Entries for the Virtual Nations Cup are submitted and paid using these online forms:

The WBTF International Cup music selection for 2-Baton/3-Baton is now available for download, by authenticated users.

To purchase our great selection of educational videos and webinars, please visit the WBTF Vimeo On Demand page:

The 2021 WBTF Grand Gala was a grand success! If you missed the livestream, you can still watch the recorded event below.

WBTF is offering Freestyle evaluations as well!  Athletes can film themselves performing their Freestyle Program, submit that video, and have it ev

The WBTF is offering another session of online Short Program evaluations.

WBTF Board Representative Spotlight – 2021

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

Famed international baton ’superstar’, Seishi Inagaki, is known for creating the ‘best in the business’.

World Baton Twirling Day aims to increase awareness and participation in our beloved sport of Baton Twirling world-wide, by celebrating annually on

WBTF Board Representative Spotlight – 2021

This film has been produced to show the start and finish position for each element.

Complete results of all events from the 2019 WBTF European Championship competition, held in Mouilleron-le-Captif, Vendee, France.

Complete results of all events from the 2016 WBTF European Cup and Freestyle Grand Prix competition, held in Mouilleron le Captif, France.

Complete results of all events from the 2015 WBTF European Championship competition, held in Maribor, Slovenia.

Complete results of all events from the European Championship competition, held in Helsingborg, Sweden July 4-7 2013.

Complete results of all events from the 2016 WBTF World Championship competition, held in Helsingborg, Sweden.

WBTF Board Representative Spotlight 2021

Save the 2021 Dates!

The Two-baton routine should include a variety of skills and should be constructed with logical transitions, patterns and directional changes. In this video, Two-baton expert and educator, Kathy Forsythe, explains it all and will set you on your way to success!

A series of “3” FOR 3-BATON from the ULTIMATE “AUTHOR” of multiple-baton herself: GINNETTE GROOME! Each video in the series is one that you will reference over and over!

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

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

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

In this video, “The Making of a Champion”, we get an inside look, up close and personal, of the training techniques that have consistently catapult

Kyle guides you through solo routine construction with tips and an emphasis on the B and A level. You will even get usable material to start a good base for your routines. PUTTING IT TOGETHER with International Coach, Kyle Keiser!

Are you new to the Freestyle Pair discipline? Daniele gives you a basic, yet comprehensive look at the components of the discipline. In addition, he shows video examples of various Pair ingredients from the entry level to upper levels of proficiency.

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 Championship in Riccione, Italy.

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.

January 20, 2020 - Results from the Final Round of the Team and Artistic Group events at the 2020 Pan-Pacific Cup are attached bel

January 20, 2020 - Results from the Women's and Men's Final Round of the Artistic Twirl event at the 2020 Pan-Pacific Cup are atta

January 20, 2020 - Results from the Women's and Men's Final Round of the 2Baton event at the 2020 Pan-Pacific Cup are attached bel

January 18, 2020 - The set system for the Final Round is attached below.

January 18, 2020 - Results from the Preliminary Round of the Artistic Pair 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 2Baton event at the 2020 Pan-Pacific Cup are attach

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

The set system for the 2020 Pan-Pacific Cup is attached below.

The daily schedule for the 2020 Pan-Pacific Cup is attached below.

Important competition information about the 2020 Pan-Pacific Cup is attached below.

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

Here is the invitation to Annual Camp in Slovenia

UPDATE August 27, 2019

AUSTRALIA   CANADA   JAPAN   UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

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

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.

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:

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:

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

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

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

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

2019 WBTF European Championship Results - Day 3

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

2019 WBTF European Championship

Mouilleron le Captif, France 

 July 4th, 2019

Day 1 Results

Twirl Nations Clinic 2019 - UPDATE June 15

It is a condition of membership in WBTF that the WBTF Anti-Doping Code and all related procedures are accepted by all WBTF members and that all ath

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

February 2019 Update

The official site of the 2019 European Championship is live at www.eurotwirl2019.com.

The official IBTF Grand Prix music is attached below.

THANK YOU to Tri-Rahn Pictures for making the livestream possible for the 34th World Baton Twirling Championships.

August 4, 2018 - The Orders of Appearance for the Final competition of all events and divisions are attached below.

August 3, 2018 - The Orders of Appearance for the Semi-Final Freestyle competition in Junior Women, Senior Women and Senior Men di

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August 2, 2018 - The Compulsories, Short Program and Preliminary Pairs competition completed today.

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

2018 WORLD BATON TWIRLING CHAMPIONSHIPS COMPREHENSIVE MEETING & COMPETITION SCHEDULE HAS BEEN UPDATED TODAY, JUNE 28

The Order of Appearance Drawing for Compulsories and Short Program took place on line today, July 21st, for the 34th World Baton Twirling Champions

COMPULSORY SET DRAWING FOR WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS FREESTYLE JUNIORS:

a. Junior Women – Set B
b. Junior Men – Set A

WBTF IS DEVELOPING A COACHES EDUCATION PROGRAM

The following individuals have been instrumental in inaugurating and developing the World Baton Twirling Federation:

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 International Cup are attache

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

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

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 International Cup are attached below.

August 11, 2017 - Results from the Semi-Final Round of the 2Baton event at the 2017 International Cup are attached below.

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

August 10, 2017 - Results from the Preliminary Round of the Team and Group events at the 2017 International Cup are attached below

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

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

July 2017 

2017 WBTF European Championships Results available for download here. 

In Memory of
Kenneth Richard Sasser
Fort Lauderdale, Florida
November 9, 1935 - April 24, 2017

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 Hotel Le Robinie on Tuesday, Ju

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

The classes cover ALL aspects of a comprehensive baton twirling curriculum and will surely appeal to ALL athletes and coaches of ALL levels. Do not miss our ULTIMATE Coaching Staff: ALEXANDRA BOISSINOT and BERTRAND ROYER, France; GINNETTE GROOME, USA; SEISHI INAGAKI, Japan; MONICA LEE, USA; MAUREEN JOHNSON, Canada.

A Message from Secretary of WBTF Athletes Commission and Team USA Athletes Representative:

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. USA , January 13th-15th.  

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

Attached is the download of the Set System for Day 2 - 

Final Round results are shown below.

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

August 14, 2016 - The Final Round of all events completed today. Results, including the World Cup totals, are available below.

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

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

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

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 International Cup in the beauti

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

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 cancer and passed away, May 12t

February 1, 2016 - Paola DeMarchi, WBTF Technical Chair, today announced the result of the Music Test draw for the 2016 World Cham

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. 

Information is now online at: 

Dear friends,

Peppino Giamminola

September 6, 1927-September 8, 2015

August 9, 2015: Judging assignments have been corrected in the Adult A Artistic Pair division.

The Abbotsford Centre concessions will be open during the competition. These will serve all spectators to the event.

All Country Member Delegates, Athletes, Coaches & Individual Spectators who book rooms at one of the Abbotsford sponsor hotels may purchase a s

July 12, 2015 - The Final Round competition of all events was held today. Results are attached below.

July 11, 2015 - The Freestyle Semi-Final, Team and Group Preliminary Round competition completed today.

July 10, 2015 - The Freestyle Preliminary Round competition completed today. Results are attached below.

July 9, 2015 - The Compulsories, Short Program and Preliminary Pairs competition completed today.

The Order of Appearance Drawing for the 2015 Grand Prix was held on June 23 via online web conference by the IBTF Executive members.

A wide variety of training facilities are available in Abbotsford for reservation.

The WBTF European Championships start on Monday, July 6th with registration and music tests.

Announcing the Costume Check and Music Test times for the 2015 European Championships.

WORLD BATON TWIRLING FEDERATION, INC. CONSTITUTION

Last Revised January 2015

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

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

August 8, 2014 - The Orders of Appearance for the Team Preliminary and Freestyle Semi-Final competition are available and are atta

August 7, 2014 - The Orders of Appearance for the Preliminary Freestyle competition in Junior Men, Junior Women and Senior Women d

The order for Country Photos will be as follows:

Starting at 5:45

TWIRL NATIONS CLINIC NOT JUST FOR ATHLETES! 

Attention:  COACHES

July 15, 2014 - Complete Preliminary, Semi-Final and Final Round results from the Freestyle, Pair, Team adn Group competition at t

July 11, 2014 - Complete Preliminary, Semi-Final and Final Round results from the Solo and 2-Baton competition at the 2014 Europea

Announcing the 2014 Athlete's Party - with a Medieval theme and surprise guests.

June 12, 2014 - Sandi Wiemers, WBTF President, today announced the Music Test Schedule for the 2014 European Cup, to be held in Wü

Leonie Frazer started her twirling career with the Rooky Hill RSL Youth Club Baton Twirlers over 20 years ago.

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2014 World Championships, Premier

Definition of the Sport

Sport Baton Twirling is a relatively new discipline that has evolved through many dimensions.

February 9, 2014 - Paola De Marchi, WBTF Technical Chair, today announced the result of the compulsory draw for the 2014 World Cha

Final Round results are shown below.

Final Round results are shown below.

Complete results (Final and Preliminary Round) are now available from the WBTF 5th International Cup competition, held i

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.

Final Round results are shown below.

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

Final Round results are shown below.

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

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