ABOUT US
United Twirl England is committed to providing a diverse programme of activities for health and social education to all, through the sport of Baton Twirling regardless of gender, class, creed, culture, race or physical limitations.
Its aim is to promote baton twirling to local communities and grass roots to encourage the development of new skills and the health and wellbeing of all young people taking up this exciting sport.
OUR VISION
- To promote our sport, based on the principle of ‘access for all’
- To educate through ‘FUN’ on health and social issues
- To raise self-esteem, build confidence and encourage self-discipline
- To develop friendship, mutual trust and respect through teamwork
- To bring sport, health, drive and focus to people of all ages, abilities and backgrounds
- To promote regular physical activity, improved diet and abstention from substance abuse to improve overall health and an ongoing healthy lifestyle to maximise young peoples physical potential
- To enable young people to bridge the gap between different backgrounds, peer groups, areas and cultures whilst in pursuit of common interests
- To create a positive team spirit and identity in order to foster healthy competition rather than hostility
- To encourage and involve parents, extended family and volunteers in supporting young people
- To create a physically and emotionally stimulating environment that will channel energy and relieve stress
- To promote inclusivity, diversity, harmony, and cooperation amongst communities
- Supporting our members in creating these environments within their local communities to enhance social, physical and emotional wellbeing
- To increase participation in the sport of Baton Twirling
OUR HISTORY
United Twirl England (UTE) is the unified organisation, created by the merger of NBTA England and the BBTSA, with the ultimate goal of forming a governing body for the sport of baton twirling & majorettes within England.
MAJORETTES
The original hobby of majorettes, performing in carnivals and displays, formed the basis of most of today’s baton twirling teams. Although baton twirling offered European and World competition, the majorettes did not have much organised competition outside of their own countries for many years.
This changed in 1996, when Germany hosted the first NBTA European Majorette Championships. This competition has grown from strength to strength, with majorettes from many countries taking part.
In 2025, IBTF will continue offering European competition for majorettes, as well as World competition.
In order to compete at these IBTF championships, majorettes will need to be members of United Twirl England. UTE offers a Majorette membership and will select its majorette representatives to represent the organisation at both the IBTF European & World Championships.
If interested in joining the majorette section, please contact us by filling in the membership enquiry form.
