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Entries Tagged as 'USTA'

Patsy Hamilton: In Memory of Mom

April 25th, 2009 · 22 Comments · Moms (& Other Grown Ups) Who Were Twirlers

Today is the Patsy Hamilton Memorial Contest.  This is an annual baton twirling competition here in northern California, that has been keeping the memory of my mother alive for the past 15 years. I’m so appreciative to the USTA California Baton Council for this ongoing tribute to my mother.  She was involved in the sport [...]

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Jennifer Marcus 3 Baton Juggling Video

March 30th, 2009 · No Comments · Videos: Baton Soloists

This video of Jennifer Marcus has become a bit of a classic! Jennifer is an extremely well rounded baton twirling competitor, and this video displays a wide variety of intricate and masterful 3 baton moves. You’ll see there is usually 1 baton up in the air (and sometimes 3 up!), with interesting and skillful handling, [...]

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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 participants [...]

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Is Baton Twirling Really a Sport?

March 9th, 2009 · 5 Comments · Videos: Baton Soloists

This brand new video poses the question, “Is baton twirling really a sport?” If your image of twirlers is little girls in majorette boots, making their way down the street in a local parade, take a look at the athletes in this video. If you have been delighted by a skillful twirler, perhaps during a [...]

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