COVID-19 has changed our world, and the sport of baton twirling is no exception. ASHT will be following the government guidelines along with our venues’ rules with regard to COVID19. Hand sanitizer and wipes will be on hand.
Masks are to be worn in and out of our venues and your twirler is welcome (but it is not mandatory) to wear one while twirling if they choose.
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Competitive C/BN/BI/BA/A
COACH RECOMMENDED
For competitive athletes who are beginning or continuing in the competitive stream, these programs offer training and guidance to the advanced levels of the sport. Athletes will continue to work on the CBTF Badge skills and tests as required. Included in the baton schedule will be Solo, 2 Baton, 3 Baton, Medley and Group(s) (although it is highly recommended to have routines stylized outside of class time). Solo Dance Twirl, Duet, Freestyle, Pair, Compulsories and any Nation Cup events will be optional and billed separately through private instruction or extra classes. Participation is mandatory to all club voted competitions (2-3 local and 3-4 out of town competitions). Athletes will be prepared for competitions at the provincial level and those eligible will take part in the national level events as well. Participation at competitions is mandatory at this level as is participation in their respective Group Dance Twirl Group.
Rolls & Compulsories
COACH RECOMMENDED
The focus of this class is rolls, compulsories and/or short program.
Rolls are a mode of baton twirling that balance, revolve and move the baton on and around the body without the security of gripping the baton in the hands. Rolls require precise placement and pattern and generally need a little extra practice time for the athletes to become confident and consistent in this area of baton twirling.
Compulsories and Short Program are mandatory events for any athlete who is competing in the freestyle event. The written descriptions for these events are very detailed and the athletes strive to perform each skill as close to the written description as possible.
Freestyle Training
COACH RECOMMENDED
Freestyle training is recommended to athletes who have:
- Learned and competed C compulsories for at least a year
- Learned and competed B compulsories for one year
- Achieved your gold pin and be at a level BI in solo
- Completed the B level freestyle trick list
This class will focus on extra training specifically for this routine. Classes typically are twice per month separate from regular baton classes.
This class does NOT include choreography for these routines.
It is highly recommended if you are enrolling in Freestyle training that you should also be enrolling in Rolls & Compulsories.
Acro Training (Inter & Advanced)
COACH RECOMMENDED
Acro (acrobatics/gymnastics for dancers) classes will be based on the 'Acrobatic Arts' syllabus and progressions. Focus will be on strength, balancing, limbering and tumbling.
Participants will work towards and take Acrobatic Arts exams once a year (likely outside of class time).
Equipment required: Floor mats and yoga blocks will need to be provided by the student and possibly ankle weights.
Dance Training (Inter & Advanced)
COACH RECOMMENDED
This dance class will be a combination class incorporating more advanced levels of both Jazz and Ballet. These two styles of dance will help twirlers reach their full potential of dance and baton plus athletes will continue to develop proper dance technique to help improve their overall twirling. The class will be a format of across the floor dancing, centre floor practices, bar work and fun combos.