Webinar (IBTF): Rhythmic Twirl Seminar
The IBTF has announced the following webinar - Rhythmic Twirl Seminar
The webinar is being offered to educate coaches and judges on the Rhythmic Twirl discipline. It is also highly recommended attendance for judges that want to take the Rhythmic Twirl Test the week of January 11-18th, 2026 to become eligible for selection as a judge for the 2026 World Freestyle & Rhythmic Twirl Championship in Paris, France.
The date is Monday, December 1st. The seminar will be held on Zoom at the following times:
| North America | 12:00 pm PST |
| North America | 1:00 pm MST |
| North America | 2:00 pm CST |
| North America | 3:00 pm EST |
| Ireland / UK | 8:00 pm GMT |
| Europe | 9:00 pm CET |
| Japan | 5:00 am JST *next day |
| Australia | 7:00 am AEDT *next day |
You must register in advance to attend.
You must have a zoom account to register.
Register with this link:
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/aCr48991TUWbmnrJMfaU2Q
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the Seminar.
Judges: A recording will be available if you cannot attend the session but you must register online for this seminar anyway if you wish to receive access to the recording.
Seminar Presenter: Kelli Russell, USA
Kelli Russell has served as an NBTA judge for nearly five decades, including two WFNBTA World Championships. With over 50 years of coaching experience, she has guided athletes to gold, silver, bronze, and finalist placements in Rhythmic Twirl at WFNBTA Worlds, as well as in all other individual events.
Her background also includes extensive coaching within WBTF and IBTF World competitions. She is a member of the USA Baton Twirling Technical Committee. Kelli is honored to join you for this Rhythmic Twirl judging seminar.
