World Baton Twirling Day
The WBTF Athletes’ Commission aims to increase awareness and participation in our beloved sport of Baton Twirling world-wide, by celebrating our annual World Baton Twirling Day on April 10!
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The Manitoba Baton Twirling Sportive Association (MBTSA) is a non-profit, volunteer organization whose mandate is to promote and encourage the sport of baton twirling throughout the province of Manitoba at competitive and non-competitive levels.
MBTSA aims to develop fitness and good sportsmanship, and encourages competitive athletes to develop their ability toward regional, national and international skill levels.
Savannah Miller (USA) Senior Women's Freestyle World Silver Medalist, 2018
Golden Hearts Baton Team (Japan) WBTF IC GOLD MEDALISTS, 2019
Sport Manitoba Night of Champions
March 22, 2020
Congratulations to the following Sport Manitoba Nominees:
Yonatan Orlov - Junior Male Athlete of the Year
Laura Tymchyshyn- Junior Female Athlete of the Year
Team 'Toba - Junior Team of the Year
Volunteer of the Year - Karen Reynolds
December 18, 2019
University of Manitoba student Yonatan Orlov is a baton twirler who represents Canada on the International stage. He competed at the International Cup and Grand Prix competition this past August in Limoges, France, and placed 5th place in Sr Men's Elite 2-Baton and 3-Baton, 10th in Sr Men's Elite Artistic Twirl and 8th place Elite Team.
Last month, Orlov traveled to Moscow, Russia to share his passion for baton twirling with athletes of varying skill levels. He coached athletes from local clubs and offered Master Classes for the Russian Federation. Only a few years ago, baton twirling was introduced to this country, and since then, the sport has exploded. "Many athletes come from a dance and gymnastics background and are very dedicated," Yonatan’s mother, Olga Orlov observes.
Yonatan says, "there are many things that make so many people fall in love with the sport of baton twirling. Personally, I fell in love with this sport because of the ability to display baton handling with dance and gymnastics. I have been a fan of gymnastics for many years and having the opportunity to incorporate both gymnastics/dance and baton is the best of both worlds."
"It is a great privilege to be able to promote the sport of baton twirling in Russia," he says, adding that "baton twirling allows individuals of all ages, genders, heights, weight, and many other facts feel like they belong to a second family full of individuals with the same passion and drive." Orlov spent long days sharing his skills with his eager students, as Russia does not have highly proficient baton twirling coaches and they must rely on coaches from other countries for this training. Their equipment is very basic so he brought donated batons he collected from the Manitoba baton twirling community.
Orlov is a student in the Faculty of Science at the University of Manitoba, and plans on competing at the World Baton Twirling competition next summer in Riccione, Italy. As for balancing his studies with training he says, “baton twirling provides a foundation for an individual to develop their time management as many hours must be put to perfect this magnificent sport.”
Orlov continues to coach Russian athletes via video link, and hopes to visit Russia again in the new year.
MBTSA IS THE CBTF EXECUTIVE OF THE YEAR...AGAIN!
July 2019
Each year all the Provincial Executives in CBTF are rated according to their efficiency and organizational skills when communicating with each of the following CBTF Positions: President, Past President, 1st Vice President, 2nd Vice President, Secretary, Treasurer, Technical Chairman, Coaches’ Rep, Judges Rep, Sanction Officer, Group Rep, Skills Development Officer.
Lynda Garland Award of Excellence Recipient, Leisha Strachan
July, 2019
Congratulations Leisha Strachan, 2019 CBTF recipient of the Lynda Garland’s Award for Excellence, recognizing her remarkable accomplishments as a baton coach!
Manitoba's best in baton off to France
06/17/2019
by: Simon Fuller, The Lance
A number of baton twirlers from southeast Winnipeg have already made their mark at the provincial level this season.
The 2019 International Cup Qualifier event, which was hosted by the Manitoba Baton Twirling Sportive Association, was held recently at the University of Manitoba Investors Group Athletic Centre, and Team Canada was selected from a pool of 90 athletes from six provinces.
Officials say 11 athletes from Manitoba were successful in making the Canadian contingent, which will compete at the International Cup event in Limoges, France in August. A number of the 11 Manitobans set to travel to Europe later this summer are involved with the Greendell Baton and Dance program. The list includes coach Dana Peteleski; Madison Reynolds; Sydney Reynolds; Speranza Albensi; Gabby Albensi; and Meghan Stanger.
Peteleski, who is head coach of Team Toba and head coach of Greendell Baton and Dance, is excited about the upcoming tournament in France.
"It’s very exciting," said Peteleski, who lives in St. Vital. "We’ve still got a lot of work to do before heading over there, but we’re hoping to make it into the Top 10."
Peteleski said a number of Manitoba twirlers will also be competing at the upcoming Canadian Championships, which will be held in July, making it a busy summer for the athletes and coaches.
Noting the twirlers typically practise several days a week in the run-up to an event, Peteleski said the nationals will give the team valuable experience before heading to France.
"It’s a good chance to get in front of the judges, and we’re really looking forward to representing the city, the province, and the nation."
Madison Reynolds, 18, is also looking forward to representing Canada in France.
"It’s been a lifelong goal of mine, so it’s an amazing feeling," said Reynolds, who lives in Southdale, and is a member of Greendell Baton and Dance.
"I know it’s definitely going to be challenging, and I know what’s up ahead, but I have a little bit of confidence in myself."
Laura Tymchyshyn, 19, said she has learned to channel her nerves leading up to an international competition.
"I am always a nervous wreck leading up to these international competitions, but this stress helps me train hard and efficiently," said Tymchyshyn, who lives in Southdale, and is a member of Aerial Fusion.
"It’s such an honour to be heading to France as part of Team Canada to begin with, so I’m trying not to let the nerves and pressure get to me, and to just enjoy the experience to the fullest."
"The initial qualifier competition was to compete for our spots on the contingent, but when in France it will be the time to put on a show and perform our hearts out, all while doing the sport we all love the most," she added, noting her thankfulness for the opportunity to represent Canada, and her gratitude to everyone that has helped her along the way.
To help support the athletes travelling to Regina and France, organizers a holding a vendor and garage sale fundraiser on Sat., June 22 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Greendell Park Community Centre (75 Woodlawn Ave.). The event will include a hotdog and bake sale, and the athletes will also be on hand to teach baton.
Sport Manitoba Order of Sport Excellence
January 18, 2019
Sport Manitoba Order of Sport Excellence Awards were handed out at the Winter Classic competition last weekend. Congratulations to our athletes and coaches who received an award.
Twirl, baton and roll by Naniece Ibrahim
November 2, 2018
Orlov to visit Russia
UWinnipeg student Yonatan Orlov is a baton twirler who competes on the national and international stage.
He competed at the Canadian Baton Twirling Championships this past summer, finishing first in three of six categories. Baton twirling, Orlov says, is like “rhythmic gymnastics with a twist.”
When he’s not studying and going to class, he dedicates three to four hours to practicing every day.
Later this month he’s heading to Moscow, Russia to host a baton clinic where he’ll be teaching and sharing his world-class expertise.
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Provincial Team Announced
October 1, 2018
Congratulations to the following athletes who were selected to the Manitoba Baton Twirling Provincial Team for the 2018/19 season.
Speranza Albensi
Sarah Cimino
Caitlyn De Jong
Maddy Reynolds
Sydney Reynolds
Meghan Stanger
Alternate: Gabby Albensi
Understudy: Emma Bakker
Head Coach:Dana Petelski
Assistant Coach: Kristen Paupanekis
Yonatan Orlov combines grace, athleticism, juggling in a masterful display of baton twirling
July 5, 2018
Dana Peteleski awarded Lynda Garland Award by CBTF
July 2017
Saint John, New Brunswick