It was history in the making!    

I would like to take this opportunity to thank the hundreds of volunteers who contributed to the production of this event. The planning and preparation all began many years ago by our IBTF Executive Committee and months prior by our host federation, United Twirl England. 

Thank you to the following:

• Carol Benz, IBTF Entry Registrar: The central person who was most important in all entry preparations. Carol has volunteered her time for many years in developing a data registration system and now has chosen to retire after this competition. Thank you, Carol. We are grateful to you and your service and dedication.
• I want to specifically mention the chief officers of UTE:Nicky O’Neill, Anita Stanforth, Denise Pearse, Liz Mouzer. 
• Maxine Halford: There to help with everything and anything from judge to technical assistant... we could NOT do it all without you, Maxine! 
  
• Awards & Show Productions: Ann, Claire, and Sarah Cullum
• Scoring, Music & Display System: Tony Pratt, Rob and Byron Allen
• Sound Technicians: Peter Hewitt and Dan Atwell
• The Main Announcers: Pam Sheldrake and Milijan Sinicco 
• Back Office and Tabulation Crew: Ann Robertson, Gail Reid, Kimberly Cousin, Lauren Walker, Rachel Firmage, Joan Fisher and Val Towers
• Backstage hostesses: Chris Wells, June Cobbett, Kelly Huynh, Kelly Powell, and Sue McWilliam. 
• IBTF’s Chief of Tabulation: Niklas Strid, along with Tony Pratt and IBTF’s Communications Team did a remarkable job of getting the results compiled and ready for posting to our website and social media.  
• IBTF Social Media & Communications Team members onsite for the week that provided you with news, updates and results: PJ Burkin, Jen Marcus, Anastassia Tsaloukas, Hilde Rebbestad, Savannah Miller, and Kyla Wilson.
• To the volunteers who helped assist with tabulation and gathering all of the necessary paperwork: Moto Tsuchiya, IBTF Executive member, along with Angie Smith, Kelly Randle, Julie Conroy, Aisling Hayden, Janis Malloy, Susan Troy, Barbara Yeates and Sonya Doherty.
• To our judges’ chairs: Jackie Stewart and Darlene King for managing and arranging all things necessary for our judges.
• To our technical chairs: Paola DeMarchi and Christine Bel for managing and monitoring all technical aspects of the competition.
• To the staff of nearly 70 judges: Your skills and dedication to our sport throughout this 9-day competition... for being here to volunteer your expertise in making the big decisions in the competition. We appreciate your for dedication and service.
• To Jeff Johnson, IBTF Executive Member: A master at statistics and without his expertise in scheduling this 9-day event it would never run as efficiently and smoothly as it did.
• To the coaches, team and group directors: Those who trained and prepared these athletes to be part of this competition. Coaches, you are the heart of and soul of this business. You are the creators and innovators and the mentors of promoting good sportsmanship and teaching our young people good life skills for the future.  
• Unquestionably, thank you to all parents: For providing your athlete the opportunity to take part in the competition, and to grow and thrive in a healthy sport environment and to experience our sport at the World level.  Athletes – you are so lucky.   

Congratulations to all of the very 1st IBTF World Baton Twirling Champions! What a great week of competition watching all of the athletes.  You demonstrate the best of what is good about the young people in our sport from around the world.

I hope you enjoyed the championship, whether in person or watching on the internet.  We hope to see many of you again in 2024 for World Freestyle and Rhythmic Championship in Helsingborg, Sweden!  
 
Sincerely,
Sandi Wiemers, President
International Baton Twirling Federation
 
On behalf of the IBTF Executive Committee:
Beverly Johnson, Nicky O’Neill, Jeff Johnson, Denise Pearse, Lise Rebbestad, Moto Tsuchiya, Amy Williams, Paola DeMarchi, Christine Bel, Jackie Stewart, Darlene King Gaboury, Dale White, Rita Schrooten.

Points are awarded for all athletes from all countries who place in the top 20 in each division throughout the world championship. 

1st place = 20 points
2nd place = 19 points 
3rd place = 18 points 
(and so on... through 20th place)

Every event is worth equal points (including team). 

The team with the most points, WINS! 

The World Championships is well under way and the excitement continues to build as Majorette World Champions were named. During Day 7, the Artistic Group finalists and Twirling Corps finalists will compete for Championship placement. Preliminary competition will also take place for Solo, 2 Baton, 3 Baton, and Duet. 

• The full schedule of times is available here. 
• ​The set system is available here. 
• DAY 7 - Official Livestream Link: https://www.youtube.com/live/vkHZWo8LC6s?feature=shared​​

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​To all athletes, coaches, and technical advisors who participated in Nations Cup,

First and foremost congratulations to all 1280 athletes who participated in the inaugural 2023 IBTF Nations Cup. What a wonderful few days of sport!

I would be remiss not to acknowledge and apologize for the unfortunate mistakes in the announcement of final results during the Nations Cup award ceremony for 2 and 3 baton. 

Behind the scenes, the correct results had already been posted on the website for the public. Unfortunately, in the rush to complete paperwork for the announcers, the preliminary results were printed in error.

We appreciate and thank the athletes who had the good sportsmanship to return the awards to be given to the correct winners. Another example of the quality of baton twirling athletes. 

On behalf of the IBTF Executive Committee and host country of England, thank you for your understanding. 

Sincerely, 
Sandi Wiemers 
IBTF President

Day 1 Level A & B Solo, 2Baton, 3Baton and Duet events kicked off the competition with excitement. Take a look at the recap video! Preliminary results are located here. ​​

DAY 2 - IBTF Nations Cup Official Livestream Links!
​Be sure to follow our official IBTF accounts for free access to watch this historic event.

• Lanes 1-3: https://www.youtube.com/live/Yrvd8dBGwYc?feature=shared
• Lanes 4-6: https://www.youtube.com/live/pOqYv3SHtIQ?feature=shared​​

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It was a magical evening. Athletes from all countries participating in the Nations Cup competition and their adoring fans filled the arena to kick-off this week's competition. Take a peek at the recap video to get a glimpse of the excitement building for this week! 

Follow along for Day 1 on the Livestream! 
DAY 1 - IBTF Nations Cup Official Livestream Links! Be sure to follow our official IBTF accounts for free access to watch this historic event.

• Lanes 1-4: https://www.youtube.com/live/ToI2YYrXFUA?feature=shared
• Lanes 5-8: https://www.youtube.com/live/3jxZI5G7bG4?feature=shared​

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