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The WBTF has recently moved all education manuals for Coaches and Judges from the ‘Shop’ section of the WBTF website into our WBTF Education Portal on Moodle. The Coach Level 1 manual, Coach Level 2 manual, WBTF Judges manual, and Technical Foundation Training Materials package, are all now available for purchase and download. Once purchased, you will have permanent access to the materials in Moodle via your account.
WBTF TECHNICAL FOUNDATION CERTIFICATION PROGRAM - MODULE 1
REGISTRATION OPENS OCTOBER 1st (see WBTF website)
MODULE 1 is a self-paced course. Registrants have 90 days access to complete the Module 1 Course from the date of registration. After 90 days the registration expires.
There are 4 parts to Module 1:
Dates: Day 1: Time Option 1 Section 1 9-December Friday 1:00 pm CST Short Program Dates: Day 2: Time Option 2 Section 1
The set system for the fifth day of the 2022 WBTF World Championship is attached below.
Events on August 7 are:
- Youth Women Freestyle Final and Junior Women Freestyle Final, alternating
- Youth Men Freestyle Final and Junior Men Freestyle Final, alternating
- Senior Women Freestyle Final and Senior Men Freestyle Final, alternating
- Youth Pair Final and Junior Pair Final, alternating
- Senior Pair Final
- Team Final
The set system for the fourth day of the 2022 WBTF World Championship is attached below.
Events on August 6 are:
- Team Preliminary
- Youth Women Freestyle Semi-Final and Junior Women Freestyle Semi-Final, alternating
- Senior Women Freestyle Semi-Final and Senior Men Freestyle Semi-Final, alternating
The set system for the third day of the 2022 WBTF World Championship is attached below.
Events on August 5 are:
- Youth Women Freestyle Prelim & Junior Women Freestyle Prelim, alternating
- Youth Men Freestyle Prelim & Junior Men Freestyle Prelim, alternating
The WBTF TwirlNations clinic will be held at the end of the day, after the 'next day practice' sessions have completed.
Tags: wc2022The set system for the second day of the 2022 WBTF World Championship is attached below.
Events on August 4 are:
- Youth Pair Prelim & Junior Pair Prelim, alternating
- Senior Pair Prelim
- Senior Women Freestyle Prelim & Senior Men Freestyle Prelim, alternating
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Results of the 2022 WBTF World Championship - Turin, Italy
August 3-7, 2022
August 3 - Day 1 Results:
Short Program Results = https://fileshare.wbtf.org/index.php/s/9sjNtYpSQG93Qqo
The set system for the Short Program portion of the 2022 World Championship is attached below.
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August 1, 2022
The World Championship Program Schedule has been updated and is available to download here.
WBTF Level I Technical Foundation Certification Program A new online training course for coaches AND judges
The World Baton Twirling Federation (WBTF) has re-formulated the former Level I Coach Training Program to include all WBTF judges. Coaches and judges will learn together and will then be on the same page regarding progressive training, the concepts of each event, design, technique and performance. The WBTF understands the value of educating coaches and judges together, so we can work in tandem toward the progression of our sport.
July 8, 2022 - Update from the WBTF European Cup, Blanes, Spain
The final rounds of competition begin tomorrow. Attached please find the Set System Order of Appearance for the Finals.
Tags: ec2022The Results of the 2022 WBTF European Cup - Blanes, Spain
July 6-10, 2022
July 6th - Day 1 Results:
Solo Results = https://fileshare.wbtf.org/index.php/s/LEtfeqX7EdxCBef
2-Baton Results = https://fileshare.wbtf.org/index.php/s/Ys6tEk4MQfcx9tw
3-Baton Results = https://fileshare.wbtf.org/index.php/s/Ys6tEk4MQfcx9tw
July 5, 2022
The official World Championship order of appearance drawing for the preliminary round of competition was conducted online by Concetta Murgia, tabulation director for the competition under the supervision of Paola De Marchi, WBTF Technical Director and Sandi Wiemers, WBTF President.
The official orders of appearance may be downloaded here:
June 28, 2022
Online ticketing for the World Championship is now active!
This is the access link to the "Viva Ticket" website:
https://www.vivaticket.com/it/search?q=twirling
At the top right (where the Italian flag is shown), it is also possible to select the English language. The prices indicated are total and therefore inclusive of "Viva Ticket" commissions.
June 28, 2022
Online ticketing for the World Championship is now active!
This is the access link to the "Viva Ticket" website:
https://www.vivaticket.com/it/search?q=twirling
At the top right (where the Italian flag is shown), it is also possible to select the English language. The prices indicated are total and therefore inclusive of "Viva Ticket" commissions.
Please come celebrate WBTF's 40th Anniversary in the beautiful garden of the NH Lingotto Hotel, Turin, Italy on Saturday evening, the 6th of August at 19:30.
It is a very special time to reminisce and look back at our history and all the great accomplishments we have achieved during this era.
A fabulous Italian buffet will be served with many choices of flavorful foods.
The details:
Date: Saturday, August 6, 2022
Time: 19:30
Tags: wc2022Yes, Twirl Nations 2022 is back and gearing up for the GRAND 40th Anniversary of our beloved WBTF!
This hugely popular gathering of enthusiastic athletes breaks the tension and stress of the competition, doing what they love with their friends and peers. And the best part is, they get to be up-close-and-personal with their favorite “star-celebrity coaches”!!
Headlining this year are the names in baton twirling you KNOW…
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The countdown is on!
Hosted by The Federation Twirling Italia, the event will showcase the best in the world as we crown our new champions in Freestyle, Pairs and Team. We will also celebrate 40 years of the WBTF with a special anniversary gala!
Frequently Asked Questions: When is the competition?
The competition will be from August 3rd to August 7th, will meetings taking place from the 1st.
Where Can I Buy Tickets?
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The European Cup entry deadline is this week!
Please be sure to submit your entries by the due date and read the basic information provided by our hosts FEBD Twirling.
Frequently Asked Questions: When is the competition?
The competition will be from July 5th to 10th, 2022.
Where Can I Buy Tickets?
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