Event News

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

WBTF Board Representative Spotlight – 2021

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

WBTF Board Representative Spotlight – 2021

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

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 each of them for sharing a litt

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 each of them for sharing a litt

*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.

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.

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. 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.

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.

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!

The WBTF Executive Technical Committee announces the formulation of a virtual online WBTF Master Judges Workshop.

Twirlers!

Onsight Photo, the exclusive photographer at the 2020 Pan-Pacific Cup, has an online order form for anyone interested in purchasing photos from the

The video used in the 2020 World Championship Judge Selection process is available for use by WBTF Master Judge Clinicians.

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

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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

2014 World Championships

World Record Book

2016 World Championship

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

Clinicians:  Krystal Mignone & Sheri Carter, USA
Workshop Location: Capital FM Arena – Nottingham, England UK

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 200,000 member athletes, coaches, a

February 14, 2014 - Paola DeMarchi, WBTF Technical Chair, today announced the result of the Music Test draw for the 2014 World Cha

Complete results of all events from the 7th WBTF International Cup competition, held in Almere, The Netherlands.

Complete results of all events from the 6th WBTF International Cup competition, held in Jacksonville, Florida, USA.

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.

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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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