What is the United States Twirling Association (USTA) and what is its purpose? Let our baton twirling team explain what USTA is and the importance that it plays in the twirling world!
What is USTA
The United States Twirling Association dedicates itself to being a nonprofit national sports organization focusing on the youth. Their main focus is positive youth development achieved through baton twirling. The USTA provides recreational, educational, and competitive options and programs for their members consisting of twirlers, twirler supporters and coaches.
Contests
The USTA sanctions about 200 twirling clinics and competitions from local to national levels. This allows for an atmosphere filled with fun and respectable sportsmanship. Every summer, the USTA hosts the U.S. National Baton Twirling Championships along with another competition called Festival of the Future. These contests and festivals are hosted throughout the cou
Posted: 1/20/2017
No worries; pre-performance nerves are normal. This is your body’s way of trying to help you stay alert and precise to do your best. That being said, your nerves can get the best of you causing you cold sweats, butterflies, or the inability to think straight. No worries! Our baton team is here with you to help you manage your pre-performance nerves.
- Prepare yourself: Preparation brings confidence, and you’re less likely to freeze up or mess up. So practice as much as you can, by yourself and with groups, to gain the confidence to calm your nerves when the big time comes.
- Get excited!: You never see a football team walk out on the field looking afraid or worried. They’re excited, revved up, and ready to give it their all! Carry this trait over before your performance. Pray in a group or sing a song that will put your team in the spirit. There’s nothing wrong with giving yourself a little pep talk.
- Chill out: It’s beneficial to be
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