Baton Twirling
Baton twirling is an individual sport in which athletes perform choreographed routines with batons. Batons are basically metal rods with rubber stoppers at each end. Twirlers spin one, two and sometimes even three batons at once, using various parts of their bodies while tossing them high into the air. Solo, pair, dance and strut are just a few of the many events included in a typical twirling competition. Routines are judged on the difficulty, execution and variety of maneuvers performed. When they're not competing, baton twirlers can often be spotted working their stuff at parades, half time of sporting events and high school pep rallies.
| Forms |
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| Time of Activity (minutes) |
30 minutes, 60 minutes |
| Ease of Learning |
Moderate |
| Level of Commitment Required by Participant |
Low |
| Equipment cost to begin |
$40 - 100 |
| Regular Participation Costs |
$0 - 0 |
| Schedule Flexibility |
High |
| Injury Risk |
Low |
| Endurance Required |
Little or None Required |
| Strength Required |
Low
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| Skill/Coordination Required |
High |
| Family/Social Activity |
Low |
| Type |
Individual |
| Location |
Court, Field, Grass, Indoor, Land, Street |
| Access to Facility |
Easy |
| United States Twirling Association | 44 Drexel Dr.
Bay Shore, 32 11706
Phone: 631-961-0499
Fax:
Email:
Web: www.ustwirling.com |
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