BBTSA
The British Baton Twirling Sports Association saw many changes over the years. Evolving from the original majorette association to a baton twirling sport association. So many wonderful people who volunteered their time, expertise and commitment for all young people around Great Britain to have fun, learn fantastic skills and to make everlasting friends.
HOW THE BBTSA BEGAN
In 1973, Audrey O’Neill started the Thurrock Bellettes troupe in South Ockendon. She got the idea as the boys on her estate used to get dressed up for their marching band practise which the girls weren’t allowed to be part of.
Over the 53 years of the BBTSA, previously the BMA (British Majorette Association) there have been 9 chairpersons…Terry Hopley in 1971 through to Nicky O’Neill who joined the NEC Board in 2004 and was the BBTSA’s final chairperson.
SCHOLARSHIPS
AUDREY O’NEILL SCHOLARSHIP
As the founder member of the BBTSA and our President for many years, Audrey O’Neill was an amazing advocate for the sport of Baton Twirling.
KARL PHILLIPS MUSICALITY AWARD
Karl’s contribution as an athlete, coach, choreographer and through his musical creativity has been invaluable to the BBTSA and wider twirling community.
LUCINDA HARDING SCHOLARSHIP
Lucinda’s love of baton twirling was evident from her many entertaining performances to the amazing support she gave athletes across the Country.
JUDGES CHOICE AWARD
This award was selected by the judges judging the Championships and was awarded for an outstanding performance.
RISING STAR AWARD
This award was selected by the judges judging the Championships and was awarded to an athlete that shows great potential for the future.
