NBTA International Inc. Judging

NBTA International Inc. Judging

Judges Corner webinars

Judges Corner will be webinar events for judges to learn from each other and connect.

All judges are invited to participate in the webinars, hosted by other talented NBTA International Inc. judges. If you are a judge and interested in attending a webinar, click the button to sign up. Instructions and information on joining the webinar will be sent to those who have registered.

We also want to encourage any judges interested in presenting a topic to reach out to nbtainternationaljudges@gmail.com with your thoughts and ideas! We will provide as much support in running each program as needed.

We're looking forward to these opportunities to gather (virtually) and keep the baton conversation spinning!

December Judges CORNER

Catherine Watters Lattimore and Lori Watters

DISCUSSION OF MODELING AND INTERVIEW

Sunday, December 1, 2024 8:00PM EST

Both Catherine Watters Lattimore and Lori Watters hail from San Diego, CA, and are excited to have the opportunity to discuss the intricacies of Modeling and Interview on December 1, 2024. Lori was the first Feature Twirler at Penn State University, and Catherine won the 2011 College Miss Majorette of America title representing the University of Washington. This mother-daughter duo has a combined 43 years of experience as NBTA judges and coaches.

DEADLINE FOR REGISTRATION IS FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 29 AT 11:59 PM EST!

For any questions regarding judging, please reach out to nbtainternationaljudges@gmail.com.

Below are a number of items not only for judges, but for coaches, teachers, parents, and twirlers, to better understand the sport and how NBTA International Inc. competitions are to be judged. 

Judging Ethics

  1. Rise above personal interests.

  2. Preserve the INTEGRITY of baton twirling.

  3. Protect twirling’s true uniqueness and not allow other twirling disciplines to supersede its main trunk of solo twirling.

  4. Champion NBTA International Inc.’s high aims and to further baton twirling as a beneficial, worthwhile sport and youth activity.

  5. Foster dignity and a high image for twirling.

  6. Stand tall for what is right and not only expedient.

  7. Lead by personal example.

  8. Guide the future of baton twirling skillfully, artfully, and respectfully.

  9. Tactfully resolve differences.

  10. Further NBTA International Inc.’s leadership aims of safety and integrity. 

Dress in a professional manner (business casual attire) and arrive at any event at least 30 minutes ahead of time.

  1. Bring all needed supplies: pens, stopwatch, copy of NBTA International Inc. rules, blank master sheets 

  2. Be familiar with all NBTA International Inc. rules and procedures 

  3. Line up a clerk ahead of time if contest director is not providing you one

  4. Before the event, alert the director to any division you should not judge. If you have a connection to contestants, please remove yourself from judging that division. Connections include, but are not limited to: 

    • Personal connection

    • Former student or team member/corps member within the past 12 months

    • Private lessons given within past 12 months

    • Current student (individual or team/corps member) 

    • Family member of the athlete

    • Family member to the coach of the athlete

Judging Responsibilities

We have a moral and ethical responsibility to each athlete. 

Athletes need to know that, when they take the competition floor,
they are being met with the highest possible level of commitment and integrity.