Site announcements

New Updates to Freestyle Manual for 2025-2026

by Maxine Halford -

Please see the updates of the Freestyle Manual.  All updates are written in RED.

There is also a Powerpoint presentation to again go through all the updates.  Please do not miss this important information.

About the TwirlEd Education Portal

by Sandi Wiemers -

Dear  Twirling Professionals, 

The TwirlEd Education Portal contains all of Education Materials for purchase, as well as all available online courses and workshops. Courses and downloadable materials are available to purchase for both coaches and judges.

Courses are color-coded for your convenience.
Black: New/Updated Resources
Yellow: Coaching & Judging Courses and Workshops
Green: Coaching Courses and Workshops
Blue: Judging Courses and  Workshops
Orange: Resources
Red: Majorettes

Please note that ALL courses for coaches and judges begin with the Education (yellow) course for that module.
e.g Module 5: Freestyle Solo Education course must be completed successfully BEFORE undertaking the Module 5 Coaches or Judges courses.

DID YOU KNOW THAT TWIRLED HAS AN APP THROUGH MOODLE THAT YOU CAN DOWNLOAD ON YOUR PHONE OR TABLET?  
It's great to use when you're on the move! 

To Download the App:

•⁠ ⁠Go to the App Store / Google Play and download Moodle (white icon with an “m” and graduation cap)
•⁠ ⁠When you are prompted to enter the site/domain, enter twirled.ibtf-batontwirling.org
•⁠ ⁠Then log in with your same username and password above.
•⁠ ⁠You can then use the manual/materials via the app on your phone on the go.



Available courses

Course image How to complete the fiche
New/Updated Resources 2025-2026
Judging: Module 5
Here are all the materials shown at the recent seminar, How to complete the  Fiche.
Course image FREESTYLE EDUCATION MANUAL 2025-2026 FOR COACHES AND JUDGES
New/Updated Resources 2025-2026
Enrolment on payment
Judging: Module 5
This manual contains all the Freestyle solo information for judges.  You will be able to purchase this manual as part of Module 5, however should you wish to have sight of this prior to completing Module 5 you may do so by using this link.

Course image Technical Foundation Materials - Module 1
Resources
Enrolment on payment
Judging: Module 1
Technical Foundations materials. This set of materials includes instructional videos, a manual, and the Standard Solo Music. 

Included are: 
01  Complete Coaches Level 1 Manual_Updated 
02  Proper Warm Up.mp4
03  Elements of a Warm Up.mp4 
04  Cooling down Safely.mp4
05  6th Degree Basic Skills.mp4
06  5th Degree Basic Skills.mp4
07  4th Degree Basici Skills.mp4
08  3rd Degree Basic Skills.mp4
09  2nd Degree Basic Skills.mp4 
10  1st Degree Basic Skills.mp4
11  Link to Basic Skills Training in 3 Modes of Twirling.docx
12  Standard Solo Level 1.mp4
13  Standard Solo Level 2.mp4 
14  Standard Solo Level 3.mp4
15  Standard Solo Level 4.mp4
16  Standard Solo Music Track No. 01.mp3
17  Baton Twirling Disciplines.mp4
18  World Freestyle Championships.mp4 

Course image Module 5: Freestyle Solo Education Program
Coaches and Judges
Enrolment on payment
Judging: Module 5

This course is now OPEN for anyone wishing to start the Module 5 Education. Please note the details for Module 5 and qualification to Master Judge.

Freestyle Solo Education Program

A course for Coaches and Judges to learn all about the NEW Freestyle Solo, its requirements, judging criteria and more! This course includes access to the entire manual and appendices, as well as additional video content. 

Course image Module 5 Freestyle Solo: Technical Specialist Certification
Coaches and Judges
Judging: Module 5

For the Module 5 Technical Specialist Certification, you must complete a set of exams:

  1. Module 5 Theory: Technical Specialist. A set of 70 true/false and multiple choice questions.
  2. Module 5 Practical: A series of 5 exams. With each exam, you will watch a Freestyle Solo performance and then score that performance as a member of the Technical Panel.

Each exam is time-limited. Each exam may be attempted only once.

Course image Module 2 - Technical Foundation Certification Program - JUDGING
Judging
Enrolment on payment
Judging: Module 2
Module 2 is the second of the two part Technical Foundation Certification program for JUDGES offered by the IBTF. 
 
Course image Module 5: Freestyle Pair and Freestyle Team Exam 2025
Judging
Enrolment on payment
Judging: Module 5
This is the final part of the Exam for the Module 5.  It covers Freestyle Pairs and Freestyle Teams.  You will learn and practice the requirements of being a Freestyle Pair and Team Judge. 

This modules provides you with Prework examples of both Pair and Team.  You will need to complete these prior to taking part in the zoom session in October 2025.  There are also further videos which you will need to assess ready for the zoom sessions.

Please refer to the performance examples for Pair and Team, plus read the manual for Freestyle Pair and Teams.  This will provide you with the pre knowledge for the course and exams. 

You need to complete all parts to complete this Module 5 to complete your education and exams to become a Master Judge..

Course image IBTF MODULE 2 - COACHES 2025
Coaching
Enrolment on payment
Judging: Module 2

Module 2 Education Course for Coaches Study.  This gives you all the resources to learn about each event in Level B, together with an introduction to X Strut and 3 Baton in preparation for Level A.

Once you have viewed all the resources you may then enrol onto the Module 2 Coaches Exam.

Course image IBTF European Majorette Resources and Exam Oct 2025
Majorette
Judging: Module 1

This course covers all the resources used for the recent majorette seminar.

Course image Majorette Exam 2025
Majorette
Judging: Module 1

This exam is for Majorette judges wishing to judge in the 2025 World Majorette Championships. 

 Exam open 3-10th March 2025

Course image Majorette Seminars 2024-2025
Majorette
Judging: Module 1
This course includes Seminar Recordings and Materials for the Majorettes Seminars presented between November 2024 and February 2025. 
Course image 2025 IBTF Judges Review - World Technical Championship & Nations Cup
Older resources -Pre 2024
Judging: Module 3

This course is required for any Judge that would like to be considered for the 2025 World Technical Championship & Nations Cup. 

The deadline to complete this course is March 1, 2025.