Collegiate Field Performance Winner
Emily Bright of Iowa State

AMES, Iowa - While many Iowa State student-athletes are in the midst of their summer training regimens, sophomore Emily Bright is hard at work competing.

Two weeks ago (week of July 21st), the Norwalk, Iowa native participated in a multitude of events at the 2008 Baton Nationals held at Notre Dame in South Bend, Ind. Bright garnered top-10 finishes in almost every event in which she competed, capturing first place in Collegiate Field Performance.

5th Intercollegiate & National High School - Plan to Attend

Plan to attend the 5th Intercollegiate & National High School, February 27-28, 2009 at Texas A&M University.

Kristen Mann Feature Twirler for California Polytechnic State University

Kristen Mann has been named the feature twirler at Cal Poly San Luis Obispo for the 2008-2009 school year.  Kristen was previously the captain and feature twirler at Santiago High School in Corona, CA where she just graduated as the class valedictorian.  She will be majoring in Political Science.  She holds the title of 2008 Miss Majorette of California, Intermediate - Senior Division.

Fourth U.S. Collegiate and High School Twirling Championships

 Oxford, IN – Middle Tennessee State University and Saline High School (MI) took top honors in the Fourth U.S. Collegiate and High School Twirling Championships held Feb. 2 at Benton Central High School in Oxford.  The exciting day of competition featured twirlers from high schools, colleges and universities in a dozen states from Connecticut to Texas.

University of Tennessee - Twirling Camp

In June 2007, the University of Tennessee held their first ever mini twirling camp in Knoxville, TN.  They held their camp in conjunction with the Twirltacular Grand Championships contest and what a turnout of campers!  All proceeds were used for the upcoming football season twirling expenses.  They made over $2,000 for their football twirling expenses, an accomplishment itself.  

2007 - 2008 Villanova Twirlers

Congratulations to the 2007 - 2008 Villanova Twirlers!

Featuring:
Senior Co-Captains Kristin Sarnese (PA), Ryan Benitez (MD), Courtney Peet (DE) and Julie Bellfy (PA);
 
Line members Hayley Wolford (NJ), Brianne Puklin (CT), Eva Ellis-Monaghan (VT), Janeale Gottlieb-George (US VI), Danyelle Antone (MA), and Monet Mosley (PA); and
 
Director Diane Gangi George

Island Corp Auxiliary Performers - Island Girl

ICAP Congratulates AM-CC’s Feature Twirler, the “Island Girl” ICAP, Island Corp Auxiliary Performers, the colorguard and baton twirling Rec Sports club at Texas AM University-Corpus Christi, in Corpus Christi, Texas would like to tell you about something extraordinary that has happened over this past July! TAMU-CC's very own "Island Girl", Jennifer Kotzur, has had the opportunity to represent our great Island University and the Lone Star State at two very prestigious events; the 2007 United States Twirling Association National Twirling Championships and the 2007 American Twirling Federation National Twirling Championships!

Penn State Majorettes capture their 6th National Collegiate Majorette Line Championship Title

South Bend, IN – On Friday, July 20, 2007 at Notre Dame University, the Penn State Majorettes walked away with the 2007 National Collegiate Majorette Line Halftime Show Team Twirling Championship title.  The squad displayed pure twirling excitement, school spirit and head on competition against other top collegiate majorette lines.  This was the Touch of Blue’s sixth time to compete at the National Championships.

Penn State University Feature Twirler reigns victorious at the Super Bowl of Baton Twirling

South Bend, IN – On Friday, July 20, 2007 at Notre Dame University, PJ Maierhofer, captured the 2007 Grand National Collegiate Twirling Championship Title.  She displayed pure twirling excitement, athleticism and head on competition against 35 other collegiate contestants.  PJ, a 19 year old - PSU Junior, electrified Judges and the audience with a 1, 2, 3, and 4 baton routine that exhibited what true athletic twirling is all about.

Ohio Northern University Video Auditions

Ohio Northern University is currently accepting VHS/DVD performances for audition purposes with the Ohio Northern University Marching Band. ONU features both a twirling line and color guard. For more audition information, please contact Daylene Boehm at d-boehm@onu.edu or 419-326-0102.

University of Washington Feature Twirler Auditions!

WANT TO BE A FEATURE TWIRLER AT A PAC-10 UNIVERSITY IN FALL 2008? The University of Washington announces its feature twirler position opening for the fall 2008 football season. Come see what the northwest is all about and perform in front of the 73,000 fans that pack Husky Stadium on Saturday afternoons. Accompany the 240-piece traditional-style Husky Marching Band during pre-game and halftime shows with your outstanding twirling skills!

Geneva’s Best Kept Secret, Noland, Continues To Dazzle

Beaver Falls, PA – If anyone has attended a Geneva basketball or football game in the last several years, you have been undoubtedly entertained at halftime by one of the most talented athletes to every come through College Hill. Katie Noland, a recent graduate from Geneva’s MBA program, has been performing her baton routines at halftime of Geneva games for the past three years.

Iowa Golden Girl Auditions

The University of Iowa and current Golden Girl, Diana Reed, announce the opening of the position of Golden Girl/feature twirler for the Fall 2007 season. The Department of Athletics provides a full tuition scholarship for the Golden Girl position, which can be used for either instate or out-of-state tuition. With over 70,000 loyal fans cheering you on each game, you are guaranteed the experience of a lifetime!!

Third Intercollegiate Baton Twirling Competition

Purdue University will be the host for the third Intercollegiate Baton Twirling Competition which will be held on Saturday, February 3, 2007 at Benton Central High School. Benton Central is located about 20 miles northwest of Purdue University. This school has a very large gymnasium with a dome ceiling. Hotel headquarters will be the University Inn in West Lafayette just off the Purdue campus. The Benton Central School address is 4241 East 300 South, Oxford, Indiana 47971. Look for more information to follow.

NCABT Second Intercollegiate Competition

The second Intercollegiate Baton Twirling Competition was held in Lebanon, Tennessee, January 21, 2006. College twirling teams and high school twirlers from all over the United States were invited to participate in this competition hosted by the National Coalition for the Advancement of Baton Twirling (NCABT).

Hawkeye Golden Girl - Diana Reed

Kinnick Stadium fills up with 72,000 loyal fans cheering on the University of Iowa Hawkeyes. These fans are in for a treat when entertained by the Iowa Hawkeye Marching Band and feature twirler, Golden Girl - Diana Reed!

KSU Feature Twirler

Katie Goodwin, Salina, has recently been named the 2005-2006 Kansas State University Feature Twirler by Dr. Frank Tracz, Director of Bands.