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Florida Baton Twirlers Win Divisions at USTA 2009 National Championships and Festival of the Future

Posted on Tuesday, May 11th, 2010

USTA 2009 National Championships

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Florida Twirlers representing Rhapsody Baton were very successful at the July 2009 United States Twirling Associations National Championships and Festival of the Future held in Tucson, Arizona. The twirlers, coached by Tessah Ivey Ceballos ALL placed 1st in at least one of their respective divisions.

Adult competitors: Kathleen Peaslee won the Beginner 15+ Basic event, Elizabeth Delgado placed 1st overall in the Intermediate 19+ Ladies Solo.

Samantha S. placed 5th in 9-11 year old beginner presentation, 2^nd in the 9-10 year old Intermediate Presentation, 3^rd in 9-10 year old Beginner Two Baton, 2^nd in 9-10 year old beginner Strut and 3^rd in 8-9 year old Intermediate Strut.

Samantha S. was the overall winner in the Festival of Future 8-9 year old Intermediate Two Baton, 9-11 year old Beginner Three Baton, 9 year old Intermediate Three Baton and 8-9 year old Beginner Dance Twirl divisions. Coach Tessah and her teammates were so proud of her taking the first place positions in all of these events.

Samantha also competed in the National Championships top Advanced division and placed 2^nd in the 9 year olds Two Baton, 4^th in the 9-12 year old Three baton, 4^th in the 9 year old Strut and 6^th in the 9 year old Dance Twirl Divisions.

The young ladies had an excellent trip to Arizona and celebrated their great competition year by enjoying a traditional steak with cowboy fixings!

All of the hours of practice time the young ladies and Coach Ivey put in paid off. Miss Tessah’s favorite quote “Practice makes permanent!” If an athlete does not put the time in to perfect their routines or take the time to execute the material their coach gives them the correct way, it will show on the competition floor. The young ladies did well, because they were properly prepared with wonderful foundations, material and practice habits for the future!!