World Championships Twirling 2018
28Mar.
Welcome to the World Championships of Twirling 2018.
The Norwegian Band Federation and NBTA Norway are proud to welcome twirlers from all over the world to the very first World Championships of Twirling to be held in Norway.
The championship will take place in Lillehammer 28th of March – 1st of April 2018. For more information about accommodation, please send an e-mail to: wctwirling2018@musikkorps.no
Norsk informasjonsside her.
THE VENUE
Håkons Hall was completed on 1st February 1993. The hall was the main arena for ice hockey during the Winter Olympics in 1994, and served as the arena for the Opening and Closing Ceremonies during Paralympics. Today, Håkons Hall is one of the world’s most flexible multi-purpose halls and offers a world of opportunities for organizing a wide range of events. The hall offers excellent facilities in connection with the entrance for easily organizing and running a practical secretariat.
Håkons Hall is popular for athletic, cultural and commercial events both summer and winter. Handball tournaments, concerts, exhibitions, conferences and banquets can be organized in flexible surroundings. The unique architecture and the Olympic Egg serve as a magnificent backdrop for any event.
Håkons Hall in Lillehammer
Technical facts about Håkons Hall and facilities
• Up to 3500 sqm on one floor
• Activity area: 44 x 76 meter
• Pillar-free hall
• Maximum ceiling height: 40m
• Direct drive-in entrance to exhibition area
• Parking for up to 700 vehicles
• Spectator capacity: 11 500 seated spectators
• Flexible stand systems with telescope stands
• Easy access for disabled persons
• 60 m2 screen
• Electronic information scoreboard
• 330 sqm stage
• Stage curtains
• Flagbearers
• Tables and chairs for up to 2000 persons
• Round tables for up to 1000 persons
• Separate cafeteria
See our promo video showing the arena Håkons hall: https://www.facebook.com/WFNBTA/videos/1380785661964321/
Accomodation during the World Championships for Twirling 2018 in Lillehammer
Make your as soon as possible. Many hotels are now full. Return the preliminary booking form to wctwirling2018@musikkorps.no
One form per team/group!
Book directly from the companies
TICKETS, MEALS AND OTHER PRACTICAL INFORMATION
Please read our information letter: To all participating countries
New information: To all participating countries LAST INFORMATION
Norwegian spectators – please read information here.
During the first days of the World Championships, there will be held several workshops at Kristins Hall, which is only 1 minute walking distance from Håkons Hall.
NBTA Norway is happy to present two of the teachers for the workshops:

Savannah Miller from USA

Cyril Martin from France (Foto: Alexandra Quatrain)
TIME SCHEDULE FOR THE WORKSHOPS (now with even more workshops!)
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CHOOSE YOUR CLASS | Savannah Miller | Cyril Martin | Other instructors | |
Wednesday March 28 | 09:00 – 11:00 | 2 Baton (advanced) | Learn the basics | |
11:30 – 13:30 | Rolls (intermediate) | |||
14:00 – 16:00 | Improve your technique (all levels) | Connections (intermediate/advanced) | ||
Thursday March 29 | 09:00 – 11:00 | Contact section (advanced) | Novelty tricks (advanced) | |
11:30 – 13:30 | Fun series (beginner) | Rolls (advanced) | ||
14:00 – 16:00 | Solo big tricks (advanced) | Minicamp 1
(6-9 year-olds) |
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16:30 – 18:30 | Creative aerials (beginner) | 2 Baton (intermediate) | ||
Friday March 30 | 09:00 – 11:00 | 3/4 Baton (advanced) | Minicamp 2
(6-9 year-olds) |
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11:30 – 13:30 | Rolls (advanced) | Contact material (intermediate) | ||
14:00 – 16:00 | Rhythmic twirl (advanced) | 2 Baton (advanced) | ||
16:30 – 18:30 | Creative aerials (intermediate) | 2 Baton (beginner) |
Choose minicamp (6-9-year olds) or workshops for twirlers at beginner, intermediate and advanced levels (=master class), which are suitable for ages 10 and up – including coaches.
If you are competitor or spectator at the Worlds 2018, you can now book lessons during the first days of the competition.
Book here: www.nbtanorway.com .First come – first served!
TIME SCHEDULE FOR WORKSHOPS IN PDF-FORMAT
World Championship program
PROGRAM
Tuesday, 27th of March 2018
09.00 – 21.30 Music tests
19.00 – 20.30 Athletes Welcome Party
Wednesday, 28th of March 2018
07.15 – 16.05 Music tests
17.00 Official reception at Håkons hall (for VIP, Presidents, Judges and Clerks)
18.30 Doors open
19.00 Opening Ceremony
Thursday, 29th of March 2018
07.30 Doors open
08.30 Solo 2 baton preliminary – all classes
11.00 Duet preliminary – all classes
12.00 Lunch
13.00 Rhythmic Twirl preliminary – senior and preteen
17.00 Twirl Team preliminary – junior and senior
18.20 Announcement of finalists Solo 2 Baton, Duet and Twirl Team
Friday, 30th of March 2018
07.30 Doors open
08.30 X strut preliminary – all classes
11.25 Rhythmic twirl preliminary senior men and junior men
12.40 Lunch
13.40 Dance Twirl Team preliminary – junior and senior
15.15 Rhythmic twirl preliminary – junior and juvenile
18.20 Show Corps
18.45 Announcement of finalists X strut, Dance Twirl Team, Rhythmic twirl senior men, junior men, senior and preteen
Saturday, 31st of March 2018
07.30 Doors open
08.30 Solo 1 Baton preliminary – all classes
12.30 Lunch
13.30 Rhythmic twirl final – preteen and junior men
14.35 Twirl Team final – junior and senior
15.10 Solo 2 baton final – all classes
16.35 X-strut final – all classes
17.45 Pompons
18.50 Announcement of finalists Rhythmic twirl junior and juvenile, Solo 1 Baton – all classes
Sunday, 1st of April 2018
07.30 Doors open
08.30 Solo 1 Baton final – all classes
10.30 Duet final – all classes
10.50 Rhythmic twirl final – junior, senior, juvenile and senior men
12.50 Lunch
13.50 Dance Twirl Team final – junior and senior
14.20 Parade Corps
15.05 Twirling Corps
17.00 Start closing ceremony