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Welcome to the bi-monthly International Baton Twirling Federation Newsletter.

Spinning into the Future of Baton Twirling.

Twirling friends and colleagues,

Over the past 5 years, World Baton Twirling Day has evolved into a very special tradition for baton twirlers around the globe. As we look back at 2020 with dismay for the tremendous hardship brought along with it, I find hope looking at 2021 and specifically April 10 as a day to celebrate our sport.

Coaches: Please encourage your athletes to learn the routine linked below on our YouTube channel. Have your athletes teach their non-twirling friends, too!

Athletes: Don't be afraid to put your own "spin" on the choreography. We are a creative sport, after all, and we want to show the world just how unique we can be!

When posting on social media, using the hashtag #WorldBatonTwirlingDay is a must!

Above all else, please know that in trying times we are reminded what a remarkable opportunity lies within this sport to bring together some of the most genuine, charismatic people. If recording the routine isn't for you, that's okay. Celebrate in your own way. Maybe that's sharing a memory or reaching out to a former competitor or coach. Whatever you do, take a moment to reflect and honor the sport and all that it has become.

With gratitude and excitement for WBTD,
Sandi Wiemers
IBTF President

Celebrate the 5th anniversary of #WorldBatonTwirlingDay with this year's theme, 'Unity.' This is the one day each year that baton twirlers from across the world join forces to show the rest of the world just how wonderful the sport of baton twirling really is. To learn about the history of the event, click here.

Check out this year's routine on YouTube.

Download the WBTD Music.

Show your pride by using the World Baton Twirling Day profile frame on Facebook!

Click on profile picture

Click update profile picture

Click add frame

Search "World Baton Twirling Day" and add frame

April 10, use #WorldBatonTwirlingDay on social.

Have fun!!!!!

Thank you for reading!

We will continue to inform you of changes, advancements, and upcoming events as it relates to IBTF and the overall global alliance. We hope you will support us on this journey for the betterment of baton twirling for everyone, everywhere.

The future is here,
IBTF Executive Managing Committee

The IBTF Executive Managing Committee meets physically twice a year and conducts all other business regularly via conference meetings and email. Present topics are the completion of the formats for the upcoming scheduled competitions, working on the policy and procedures manuals for governance, competition rules, judging criteria and financial policies.

Current IBTF Executive Managing Committee:
Sandi Wiemers, President
Beverly Johnson, Vice President
Jean Patrick Rousset, Vice President
Maurizio Chizzoli, Vice President
Jeff Johnson, Secretary General
Lise Hagen Rebbestad, Treasurer
Amy Arellano Williams and Moto Tsuchiya, Sport Administrators
Christine Bel, Paola DeMarchi, Darlene King Gaboury, Dale White, Rita Schrooten, and Jackie Stewart, Technical Members
Denise Pearse, Executive Committee Member at Large

Thank you for your support!