The U.S. Trials will be held Friday, March 22, through Sunday, March 24, 2024, at Shelbyville Senior High School - Garrett Gymnasium, located at 2003 S. Miller Street, Shelbyville, IN 46176. The athletes selected at this competition will represent USTA and the United States at the International Baton Twirling Federation (IBTF) Freestyle and Rhythmic World Championship, August 4-11, 2024, in Helsingborg, Sweden.
U.S. Trials entry forms are available on the USTA Member Portal under Events & Courses. The entry deadline is Wednesday, Jan. 24. 2024.
U.S. Trials participants are encouraged to contact any of these hotels for accommodations during the U.S. Trials:
Comfort Inn Shelbyville
36 West Rampart Road, I-74, Exit 113,
Shelbyville, IN 46176
Phone (317) 398-8044
Hampton Inn Shelbyville
59 E. Rampart St.
Shelbyville, Indiana 46176 USA
Phone (317) 398-9100
Holiday Inn Express & Suites
38 W. Rampart Street
Shelbyville, IN 46176
Phone (317) 398-0800
PLEASE NOTE: There is no longer a 10-second leeway on Freestyle Solo, Pair, or Team music. Please pay close attention to the time limits, which are listed in the 2024 U.S. Trials Manual, which is available on the USTA Member Portal under Documents.
In addition, IBTF has changed the team tabulation method. Team coaches should familiarize themselves with the new method, which is explained in the 2024 U.S. Trials Manual, available on the USTA Member Portal under Documents.