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BREAKING NEWS :  ¬Information letter for 2009 U.S. PreTrials athletes, parents and coaches here. ¬The order of appearance for the 2009 U.S. PreTrials is available here.  The compulsory set is SET A. (Note: The International Cup Freestyle and Pairs competition will follow the U.S. PreTrials on Monday, July 13th.) ¬Detailed schedule for the 2009 U.S. National Baton Twirling Championships and Festival of the Future is available here. ¬New 2008/2009 Season Rulebook available to read here. To purchase a copy of the 2008/2009 season rulebook please visit the merchandise/shop ¬Attention 2009 International Cup athletes and coaches: The World Baton Twirling Federation has changed the number of athletes advancing to the next round.  Details here.
2009 US National Championships Schedule of Events   All times are approximate and subject to change. The competition will move ahead when possible.   Sunday, July 12, 2009   Meeting Location 3:00-7:00 p.m. U.S. PreTrials Judges Meeting Gila Room       Monday, July 13, 2009     7:00 a.m. Doors Open   7:00-11:00 a.m. Morning Registration Hours TCC Foyer 8:00 a.m. U.S. PreTrials Competition followed by International Cup Freestyle and Pairs Competition TCC Arena 2:00-5:00 p.m. Afternoon Registration Hours TCC Foyer End of Day National Judges' Meeting immediately following Gila Room       Tuesday, July 14, 2009     7:00 a.m. Doors Open   7:00-11:00 a.m. Morning Registration Hours TCC Foyer 8:00 a.m. National 2-B Preliminaries, 3-B Preliminaries, DT-Preliminaries, DT Pairs TCC Arena 1:00-3:00 p.m. Afternoon Registration Hours TCC Foyer End of Day USTA GENERAL ASSEMBLY TCC Arena       Wednesday, July 15, 2009     7:00 a.m. Doors Open   7:00-11:00 a.m. Morning Registration Hours TCC Foyer 8:00 a.m. National Strut Preliminaries, Solo Preliminaries, Pairs TCC Arena 1:00-3:00 p.m. Afternoon Registration Hours TCC Foyer End of Day Introduction of 2009 IC Team competing in Sydney, Australia, August 2009, following competition TCC Foyer End of Day IC Basket Raffle Fundraiser TCC Arena   2009 IC Team Photo & All Tour Participant Meeting w/ IC Team Coordinator & USA Tour Coordinator TCC Arena   Master Judges Meeting w/ Education Department Director -- Judging System Presentation [1 hr] Gila Room TBA Coaches & Judges Reception TBA       Thursday, July 16, 2009     7:00 a.m. Doors Open   7:00-11:00 a.m. Morning Registration Hours TCC Foyer 8:00 a.m. National & Festival of the Future Twirl Teams TCC Arena 1:00-3:00 p.m. Afternoon Registration Hours TCC Foyer   Introduction of Benefactors -- Introduction of Department Directors & Department Members TCC Arena   Individual Events Finals Show will take place on Thursday following the Team competition TCC Arena Immediately Following FINALS Athletes Party - Recognition of National Champions & Autograph Session Hotel Arizona       Friday, July 17, 2009     7:00 a.m. Doors Open   7:00-11:00 a.m. Morning Registration Hours TCC Foyer 8:00 a.m. National & Festival of the Future DT TCC Arena   Teams, Flag & Rifle Solo, Parade/Show Corps, High Scoring Parade/Show Corps Command Performance   1:00-3:00 p.m. Afternoon Registration Hours TCC Foyer End of Day Standard Solo Clinic - Growth & Development Arena Practice Area       Saturday, July 18, 2009     7:00 a.m. Doors Open   7:00-11:00 a.m. Morning Registration Hours TCC Foyer 8:00 a.m. Festival f the Future - All Individual Events TCC Arena
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	Introducing the 2009 International Cup Team!  Get a complete list of the U.S. athletes who will be competing at the 2009 International Cup in Australia here! Join the fun! Help the 2009 International Cup Team Basket Raffle by donating a basket. Details here!   JUDGING DOWN UNDER Congratulations to USTA master judges Sheri Carter (TX), Donna McAtee (OR), Krystal Mignone (CA), and Dale White (OH), who have been selected to judge the 2009 International Cup Championships in August in Sydney, Australia. Read more about the rigorous selection process here.
	Watch former World Champion Seishi Inagaki twirling in Cirque du Soleil Tokyo here!