USA Baton Twirling
The one-stop resource for U.S. baton twirling athletes, parents, coaches, and judges who aspire to reach the highest levels of the sport of baton twirling through international competition.
IBTF Events
USA Baton Twirling is the U.S. representative to the International Baton Twirling Federation (IBTF), which sanctions the World Freestyle Championship, the World Technical Baton Twirling Championship, World Majorettes Championship, and the Nations Cup competition.
U.S. Qualifying Events
USA Baton Twirling holds two U.S. Qualifying Events: the U.S. Trials to select the athletes who will represent the U.S. in the World Freestyle Championship, and the U.S. IBTF Qualifier, to select the U.S. athletes who will represent our nation at the World Technical Baton Twirling Championship, World Majorettes Championship, and the Nations Cup competition.
Memberships
U.S. Qualifying Events are open to ALL U.S. athletes, regardless of organization or association. Athletes and coaches participating in U.S. Qualifying Events must hold a USTA membership, and, if applicable, pass a mandatory background check.
NEWS
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IBTF Rhythmic Twirl Webinar
Read more: IBTF Rhythmic Twirl WebinarThe webinar is being offered to educate coaches and judges on the Rhythmic Twirl discipline. It is also highly recommended for judges who want to take the Rhythmic Twirl Judges Selection Exam the week of January 11, 2026, to become eligible for selection as a judge for the 2026 World Freestyle & Rhythmic Twirl Championship…
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Introducing the International Technical Committee
Read more: Introducing the International Technical CommitteeUSA Baton Twirling is pleased to introduce the members of the International Technical Committee, a group of highly qualified professionals from various U.S. twirling organizations, who are responsible for all aspects of U.S. IBTF Qualifying Events, including: • U.S. IBTF Policies, Procedures, and Rulebook• U.S. Trials/Qualifiers• U.S.A. Tour The members of this committee have…