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If you are a baton twirler, twirling coach, contest director, corp director or twirling parent, we want to hear your twirling news!  Send us your photos, short description or longer write-up.  Write to news@twirlzone.com today! 

Twirling Nationals

TwirlZone would like to wish everyone good luck at their respective Baton Twirling National Competitions!  Email news@twirlzone.com with  fun photos and your twirling news!
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Vote Karrissa Wimberley for Sullivan Award

Cast a vote for Karrissa Wimberley to be elevated to the final 5 as a candidate for the prestigious Sullivan Award (http://aausullivan.org/).  Karrissa represents the sport of baton as one of 12 semi-finalists for this award. Voting ends at the end of the day on February 25! 
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Twirltacular Contest Makes Tallahassee News

We always love to hear when twirling makes the news.  Twirltacular lead by founder Mary Molder did just that!  On Jan. 29th, twirlers from across the US showed-off for the local news station at Twirltacular Tallahassee.  The competition was held at Godby High School. 
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Stepper-ettes to Appear in the Macy's Parade

Make sure to tune into NBC on Thanksgiving Day, 2010 to see Sue's Stepper-ettes as they march in the 84TH ANNUAL MACY'S THANKSGIVING DAY PARADEThe Nebraska baton and pom team is one of only 10 special performance groups selected from more than 75 applicants nationwide. 110 Stepper-ette team members will take part in the Macy’s Day Parade.  Read on to see the video!
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Catching up with Colorado Twirler, Meredith Winnefeld

October is shaping up to be a crazy month for Meredith Winnefeld of Colorado. Meredith has been busy performing with her Arapahoe High School Tom's dance team and practicing her twirling as is always the case it October but this year several exciting audition opportunities have come her way.
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Nation's Best Baton Twirlers Honored at U.S. National Baton Twirling Championships (USTA)

Savannah – The nation’s best baton twirlers thrilled the crowd and impressed the judges during the 2010 U.S. National Baton Twirling Championships, held July 12-17, at the Savannah Civic Center in Savannah, Georgia. Nearly 800 athletes from 24 states and Washington, D.C. vied for national titles in individual, pairs and group events during the competition, which was sponsored by the United States Twirling Association (USTA).
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2010 USTA National Baton Twirling Championships

Nearly 800 baton twirlers, including the best sport baton twirlers in the nation, are currently in Savannah for the 2010 National Baton Twirling Championships, July 12-17, at the Savannah Civic Center.  The competition, sponsored by the United States Twirling Association (USTA), is free and open to the public.
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Emma Kate Wichman, Junior Miss Iowa

Emma Kate Wichman, twelve, excitedly captured the title of Junior Miss Iowa in June.  She competed against other girls, ages 10-12, from across the State, and won after participating in the following: a six-minute interview, casual wear, party dress, talent, and on-stage question. Her title, Jr. Miss Iowa, is part of the Miss America Scholarship program.
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SMU Feature Twirler - Carly Bender

Carly Bender, SMU Feature Twirler, twirled at the last SMU men's home basketball game against Marshall this past Saturday, March 6th. Carly is a sophomore at SMU pursuing a double major in business accounting and mathematics with engineering applications.
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Meet 2009 Little Miss Majorette of America, Grace Wood

When then 5-year-old Grace Wood, left AYOP 2008 as the 0-6 National Show Twirl Champion and Advanced 0-6 2-Baton Co-Champion, she told her mom, “Next year, I want to be Little Miss Majorette of America!” So began a year of hard work and dedication for a young twirler.  Little did her mom and coaches, Dawn Reed and Diana Reed, know that Grace would really accomplish that lofty goal!  AYOP is Grace’s favorite week of the year.  She loves the atmosphere at AYOP where everyone else is as passionate about twirling as she is.  AYOP 2009 was no exception. 
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