Wow! The last year “twirled” by really fast. Just a quick update of what’s going on at baton.
Congratulations to Kiera, Chloe, Brigitte, Kayla, and Sara for representing Saskatchewan and Canada at the 30th World Baton Twirling Championships in Bergen, Norway this past summer! Kiera came home with a 4th place and Chloe 13th in the Junior Women Freestyle event. Kayla came in 18th and Sara in 12th for the Senior Women’s Freestyle. And both our pairs finished in 4th!
The Escalate to Excellence Clinic and SBTA Annual Awards Banquet was held in Saskatoon at the beginning of October. Clinicians Jean Michel from France, Kathy Forsyth from United States, Leisha from Manitoba, and Kyla Wilson from Ontario came to share their expertise. Thanks to SMI and OTC for organizing a great clinic!
There are lots of exciting events to look forward to this year. Regular competitions, Provincials in Regina, International Cup Qualifier in Calgary, Canadians in Winnipeg, and International Cup in Jacksonville (hot and sunny Florida)!
I wish you all the best this year. Set goals for yourself and remember…”Champions aren’t made in the gyms. Champions are made from something they have deep inside them — a desire, a dream, a vision.” Muhammad Ali
Danielle 
