We are taking a few moments today on this 2010 International Women’s Day, to reflect on and acknowledge all of the awesome women that are part of the sport of baton twirling.
There are strong and giving women worldwide that are baton twirling coaches and teachers. They instill confidence and skill in the students they [...]
Entries Tagged as 'Baton Twirlers In The News'
International Women’s Day Celebrates the Women of Baton Twirling
March 8th, 2010 · 2 Comments · Baton Twirlers In The News
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Baton Twirling Video Puts Maine Twirlers in the News
October 10th, 2009 · No Comments · Baton Twirlers In The News, Videos: Baton Pairs and Teams
Here’s a short baton twirling video newsclip about baton twirling classes offered through the Bangor and Augusta Parks & Recreation Departments in Maine.
It’s wonderful to see coach Andrea Fletcher and some the twirlers from the Central Maine Twirling Corps featured, while spreading the word and lending exposure to the sport of baton twirling! If [...]
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In Memory of Baton Twirling Icon Cecilia Cruz McLean
September 29th, 2009 · No Comments · Baton Twirlers In The News
Cecilia Cruz McLean passed away on September 24, after a 2 year bout with breast cancer. I was saddened to hear this news of losing Cecilia much too soon. I was ironically visiting a long time baton twirling friend, Shanon Barker in Oregon, and we received the news in an email.
Cecilia Cruz McLean (pictured [...]
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Baton Twirlers in the News After Belgium Championships
May 9th, 2009 · No Comments · Baton Twirlers In The News
Many baton twirlers have been featured in the news and in blogs since returning home from the World Baton Twirling Championships held in Belgium last month. This international baton competition was sponsored by the NBTA (National Baton Twirling Association) and here are some of the stories we found!
The Modernettes from South Park, Pennsylvania brought home [...]
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Drum Major Uses Her Baton Against Attackers
May 2nd, 2009 · No Comments · Baton Twirlers In The News, Marching Bands, Drum Majors, Color Guards, Drum Corps
This CNN video news clip reports how a 17-year old girl near Los Angeles defended herself against 2 muggers:
She Used Her Drum Major Baton Against Attackers
It’s both appalling and sad that a teenager walking to school would face this kind of threat, but she is to be applauded for such quick thinking and strength. She [...]
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World Baton Championships Coming to Ghent, Belgium
April 1st, 2009 · No Comments · Baton Twirlers In The News
The National Baton Twirling Association’s World Championships are coming up soon in Ghent, Belgium. This international competition is scheduled for April 8-12, 2009.
We found media coverage of many baton twirlers in the US, who are excitedly practicing and making final preparations to attend and compete.
The Modernettes are the current Grand National Show Corps with Props [...]
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March Madness for Twirlers!
March 28th, 2009 · No Comments · Baton Twirlers In The News
The March Madness Baton Championships were held recently in Kansas City, Missouri. This baton twirling competition is unique in that it blends the rules of 2 major baton twirling organizations, NBTA (National Baton Twirling Association) and USTA (United States Twirling Association). Judges from both organizations were also brought in for this collaborative event.
Several [...]
Tags:Anna Osborn Dolan·Baton Twirlers in the News·baton twirling·Baton Twirling Championships·Clay Center KS·Kansas City MO·Koralea Slagle·majorettes·March Madness·Molly MacEachen·NBTA·USTA
St. Patrick’s Day the Baton Twirling Way
March 16th, 2009 · No Comments · Baton Twirlers In The News
We came across delightful images depicting all the ways that twirlers and majorettes around the world contribute to festive St. Patrick’s Day Parades!
St. Patrick’s Day celebrations are truly international, as witnessed in this parade in Japan.
“Lucky Charm Carissa” is a member of the Rocky Mountain Golden Girls Baton Academy.
The Rocky Mountain Golden Girls Baton Academy [...]
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Twirl Magazine’s New Feb/March Issue Now Available
February 19th, 2009 · No Comments · Baton Twirlers In The News
The brand new issue of Twirl Magazine is just out and now available. Twirl Magazine is a wonderful publication full of photos, interviews, and the up-to-date “goings-on” of the baton twirling world!
The Feb/March 2009 issue features a story about Rosie Bird, an Ohio twirler who is the feature twirler with the Glen Oak Eagles High [...]
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Arkansas Twirlers in the News!
February 16th, 2009 · No Comments · Baton Twirlers In The News
These lovely 3 recently competed in the Winter Celebration of Baton Twirling in Conway, Arkansas.
Competitors from Oklahoma, Missouri, Texas, and Arkansas participated in the all day event on January 31. Ashlee, Lauren, and Bethannee are coached by Janice Jackson Seamands of the Central Arkansas Baton Twirling Studio. The twirlers are making plans to [...]
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