Competitions is a very good way to measure progress in skill of twirling achievment for athletes of all ages and ability
Athletes
from the Rivieratwirlstars activily encouraged take part in
competitions across the country, we offer additional training
support for these events as well as organising trips to competition
venues several times a year.
We also ensure
our corps has the correct uniform and equipment and offer every
encouragement to enjoy the competitions and fullfill
there potential.
BBTF - Membership is £12.00 per year payable every July.
BBTF - Nationals Competition = This is usually held around Whitsun over a 3 days in Southampton.
They also have 2 more competitions throughout the year, One of them being in Devon.
The
BBTF Nationals were held over 2 days in Southampton with athletes
competing in individual and team events. A fantastic acheivement from
the girls as we came away with 51 individual awards and 8 team awards.
Again
this year we went to IBTA Bournemouth for the competition over 4 days
at Easter. Our athlete's competed for individual and team events. At
the end of the competition we came away with 49 individual awards and 4
team awards and Nicky Howes winning Teacher of the year
This year we competed at the IBTA Nationals over 4 days taking part in individuals and team events.
We come back with numerous awards including Nicky Howes winning 2 Baton Champ and Parade Strut Champ 2012.
GIRLS from the Riviera Twirlstars have marched to success with almost 70 awards from a national championships.
The
Torbay-based group took part in the International Baton Twirling
Association National Championships 2011 and won 68 individual awards.
They also achieved two first places and two third places in team
competitions.
The group also scooped an impressive 36 individual awards and achieved two team first places in the Spencerettes Open.
"The Riviera Twirlstars" are still busy with the start of the summer
season which includes displays and carnivals within the area.
"In the almost two years since the Riviera Twirlstars were set up the
improvement in the girls twirling abilities and performances have
strongly improved, which has been shown in their achievements.
"It is also very enjoyable to see the very first time twirlers having a
go and enjoying what they are doing and achieving rewards with a huge
smile on their faces."
If you interested in having
a go or would like to come along to a training session to watch or if
you would like the girls to attend your display or fete etc, then
please contact Lilian Yeoman on 07899 757730 or Nicky Howes on 07976
898841 for more details.
The
Riviera Twirlstars came away with 23 medals and a first and third place
for team events from the International Baton Twirling Association
International Championships in Bournemouth.
Corps
director of the Riviera Twirlstars, Lilian Yeoman, told the Herald
Express: "They did tremendously well. They have been in competitions
before as members of other groups but this was their first time with us.
"We are delighted with them and they are very pleased with themselves."
