2024 IBTF WORLD FREESTYLE & RHYTHMIC TWIRL CHAMPIONSHIP 

August 4-11, 2024​ | Helsingborg, Sweden
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Featuring the baton twirling disciplines of:

• Freestyle Solo
• Rhythmic Twirl
• Freestyle Pair
• Freestyle Team

LEARN MORE ABOUT THESE DISCIPLINES

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​Coaches meeting - JULY 28

CLICK HERE FOR MEETING POWERPOINT

Topics covered included:

• Venue Information
• Special Events
• Tabulation & Judging
• Social Media & Communications
• ...and more!

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schedule

• Last updated on May 30. Schedule is subject to change. 

TO DOWNLOAD THE SCHEDULE CLICK HERE

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ORDER OF APPEARANCE

CLICK HERE FOR OFFICIAL ORDER OF APPEARANCE

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spectator hotel discounts

The Sweden Host Team acquired discount links for two of the hotels for audience/visitors/spectators. 

• Discount link for Elite Hotel Marina Plaza
• Discount link for Elite Hotel Mollberg
• Instructions to book at Scandic Norc​

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spectator tickets

CLICK HERE FOR INFORMATION ON SPECTATOR TICKETS

• For issues regarding spectator tickets, please contact the arena directly at [email protected].

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2024 Merchandise

The Sweden official pre-order merchandise is NOW available.

• Order Deadline: July 15
• Pickup Location: Helsingborg Arena
• Pickup Dates: August 5-6 from 4 pm - 6 pm.

CLICK HERE TO ORDER MERCHANDISE

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2024 Athlete's party

• Event Details: 7 PM to 10 PM
• Attire: The theme is Ocean—feel free to interpret that, but think “summer chic.”
• Food: Drinks and smaller wraps will be available. Please send any allergies and dietary restrictions to [email protected], marking the subject line with "Athletes Party."
• The athletes' party will be held at Hotel Sea U, located in the city center. Here is the distance from all the official hotels to Hotel Sea U according to Google Maps:
  • From Grand Hotel → 400m, 5 minutes walking
  • From Comfort Hotel → 1.0 km, 15 minutes walking
  • From Radisson Blu Metropol → 1.1 km, 15 minutes walking
  • From Elite Marina Plaza → 500m, 7 minutes walking
  • From Elite Mollberg → 450m, 6 minutes walking
  • From Scandic Oceanhamnen → 1.1 km, 15 minutes walking
  • From Scandic Nord → 4.7 km, 11 minutes by car
• For transportation, public options are available if needed. You can use the city bus. Please visit Skånetrafiken for more information.

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2024 rulebook

• Last updated: May, 2024

2024 IBTF RULEBOOK (LETTER FORMAT)

2024 IBTF RULEBOOK (A4 FORMAT)

AGE ELIGIBILITY

• AGE AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2024

RHYTHMIC TWIRL AND FREESTYLE SOLO:

• JUNIOR WOMEN/MEN: 12 - 17YEARS                                     
• SENIOR WOMEN/MEN: 18+ YEARS
• COSTUME(S) MAY NOT BE USED AS A PROP. THE ARTISTIC EXPRESSION OF THE PROGRAM IS REFLECTED IN CHOICE OF COSTUME DESIGN HOWEVER THE COSTUME MAY NOT BE MANIPULATED IN A WAY THAT IT BECOMES A PROP. A VIOLATION OF THIS RULING WILL RESULT IN A ONETIME COSTUME PROP PENALTY OF  2.0.

FREESTYLE PAIR:

• A PAIR MAY CONSIST OF 2 FEMALE ATHLETES, 1 MALE AND 1 FEMALE OR 2 MALE ATHLETES. 
• JUNIOR PAIR - TWO MEMBERS WHO WILL BE 17 YEARS OF AGE OR YOUNGER AS OF 31 DECEMBER 2024. BOTH ATHLETES MUST BE JUNIOR AGE
• SENIOR PAIR - TWO MEMBERS WHO WILL BE 18 YEARS OF AGE OR OLDER AS OF 31 DECEMBER 2024. EXCEPTION: A JUNIOR ATHLETE MAY COMPETE IN A SENIOR PAIR. IF THE PAIR CONSISTS OF 1 JUNIOR AND 1 SENIOR, THEY COMPETE AS SENIOR.

​FREESTYLE TEAM:

• A FREESTYLE TEAM CAN CONSIST OF A MINIMUM OF (6) MEMBERS, A MAXIMUM OF (8) MEMBERS.
• MINIMUM AGE IS 12 YEARS, NO MAXIMUM.
• THE TEAM MAY CONSIST OF MEMBERS OF BOTH SEXES, IF SO DESIRED.

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fun facts about helsingborg

• Helsingborg’s status as a town was first recorded in 1085, and the city's most famous landmark, Kärnan tower, dates back to the early 14th century.
• Another building to check out in Helsingborg is the beautiful Town Hall. In 1889, an architectural competition was organized to determine the design of the building. The architect Alfred Hellerström won the competition, and in 1897, the building was constructed according to his design.
• One of the oldest churches in Helsingborg, Mariakyrkan (Mary’s Church), dates back to the 1300s.
• Today, Helsingborg is ranked as the ninth-largest city in Sweden.
• In 2022, Helsingborg city was awarded the title of Sweden's City Center of the Year.
• A classic in Helsingborg is to "Tura." "Tura" is a local expression for taking a ferry ride across the sound without disembarking in Helsingør. Essentially, it means staying on board, enjoying food, drinks, the view, and shopping at your leisure. You can go back and forth as many times as you want! For those inclined to visit Helsingør and Denmark, the boat ride takes only 20 minutes one way. For the adventurous, you can try a Danish specialty, "rød pølse" (red hot dog).
• In Helsingborg, you'll find Sweden's oldest pedestrian street, Kullagatan. A 470-meter-long pedestrian street where you can find a wide range of local shops and cafes.
• Don't miss Helsingborg's newest district, Oceanhamnen, a part of the city where city life combines with a coastal environment. Easily accessible via the impressive Varvsbron.
• For nature lovers, there are plenty of green areas around Helsingborg. Experience Swedish nature in Pålsjö forest, Kullaberg, and Söderåsens National Park.
• Do you want to try local beer? Then take the opportunity to visit Benchwarmers or Barski.
• If you enjoy newer art, check out the street art in Helsingborg. You can explore the artworks using the app "Guide Helsingborg."
• Don't leave Helsingborg without trying the local specialty "bulle med bulle" (bun with bun). This delightfully quirky snack consists of a bread roll stuffed with an oat-based chocolate ball. Other Swedes might be a bit skeptical about this snack, but a true Helsingborgare loves it!