Organization Directory

Baton Twirling Orgs

The organizations that sanction competitive baton twirling — how each one works, and where to find its contests.

Amateur Athletic Union

AAU

A national multi-sport organization whose baton twirling program runs licensed district, regional and national championships.

Canadian Baton Twirling Federation

CBTF

Canada's national federation for baton twirling.

Drum Majorettes of America

DMA

Promotes baton twirling for individuals and uniformed groups, and has sanctioned contests since 1947.

International Baton Twirling Federation

IBTF

The international federation for baton twirling, formed through a partnership of the World Baton Twirling Federation (WBTF) and the World Federation of National Baton Twirling Associations (WFNBTA).

National Baton Twirling Association

NBTA

Founded in 1947 by Don Sartell, NBTA sanctions baton twirling contests at local, regional and national levels.

Twirling Unlimited

TU

A non-profit consortium of twirling teachers and judges whose contests are open to twirlers from every organization.

United States Twirling Association

USTA

Founded in 1958, with an executive board elected by its members.

World Twirling Association

WTA

Sanctions baton twirling contests, including State and National events.

Independent contests aren't affiliated with an organization. See independent competitions →