Team U.S.A. to “go for the gold” at the World Freestyle and Rhythmic Twirl Championship
Nation’s best baton twirlers to compete in Paris, France
Twenty-five of the country’s best sport baton twirlers will represent the United States of America in the 2026 World Freestyle and Rhythmic Twirl Championship, which will be held August 5-9, in Paris, France.
The members of Team U.S.A. were selected from a group of 60 elite athletes during the
prestigious U.S. Trials Baton Twirling Competition, hosted by USA Baton Twirling, March 26-28 in Aiken, South Carolina.
“It was thrilling to see the athleticism and artistry of these gifted and dedicated athletes as they competed for a spot on Team U.S.A. and the honor representing their country in the twirling equivalent of the Olympic Games,” said USA Baton Twirling President Karen Cammer.
Team U.S.A. includes 24 women and one man who will compete in Men’s and Women’s
Freestyle Solo, Rhythmic Twirl, Freestyle Pair, and Freestyle Team. Congratulations to:
Freestyle Solo Junior Women:
- Shay Busza, Pennsylvania
- Kyla Brewer, Michigan
- Emi Peel, Georgia
- Mia Leveille, Alternate, Maine
Freestyle Solo Senior Women:
- Mikayla Schuller, Florida
- Jaida Jobe, California
- Emily Tutnick, California
- Madison Randall, Alternate, Alabama
Rhythmic Twirl Junior Women:
- Annalese Lyon, Maryland
- Bailey Mountford, Ohio
- Kendall Anderson, Ohio
- Alexa Paino, Alternate, Virginia
Rhythmic Twirl Senior Women:
- Ella Dennis, North Carolina
- Jasmine McCulley, Pennsylvania
- Emma Brock, Maryland
- Lila Gucinski, Alternate, Wisconsin
Senior Men:
- Traxx Kavajecz, Wisconsin
Junior Pair:
- Shay Busza, Penn. and Lydia Hughes, Tenn.
Senior Pair:
Kansas Crawford, Calif., and Lavina Baird, Calif.
Team: Revolution
- Lavina Baird, Calif.
- Grazi D’Acquisto, Calif.
- Josie D’Acquisto, Calif.
- Jaida Jobe, Calif.
- Julianna Nash, Calif.
- Emma Sawin, Calif.
- Emily Tutnick, Calif.
- Ariana Baird, Alternate, Calif.
- Olivia Nash, Alternate, Calif.
The World Freestyle and Rhythmic Twirl Championship. will bring together the best sport baton twirlers from around the globe to compete for gold, silver, and bronze medals in the disciplines of Freestyle Solo, Rhythmic Twirl, Freestyle Pair, and Freestyle Team.
Team U.S.A. also includes the members of The Show Twirlers, which qualified at the U.S. Trials for the Nations Cup Level A Team Competition, which takes place on Aug. 5 in Paris, prior to the World Championship.
Level A Sr. Team: The Show Twirlers
- Elaei Brown, Ohio
- Rylee Fennell, Ohio
- Haley Glitsky, Pennsylvania
- Cassidy Hunter, Pennsylvania
- Drina Jones, Pennsylvania
- Jamine McCulley, Pennsylvania
- Aviana Shellman, Pennsylvania
- Lilly Stahlman, Pennsylvania
The Nations Cup and the World Championship are sponsored and sanctioned by the
International Baton Twirling Federation (IBTF).
Get more information about USA Baton Twirling here. Get more information about the
International Baton Twirling Federation here. Get more information about the 2026 World Freestyle and Rhythmic Twirl Championship here.
Show your support for Team U.S.A.!
You can stand behind Team U.S.A. by placing your business or organization on the official 2026 Team U.S.A. T-shirt. The deadline to place an ad or message on the shirt has been extended to Saturday, April 4. Act now to be included on the Team U.S.A. T-shirt, which is worn around the world, proudly showcasing those who believe in the dedication, discipline, and excellence of our Team U.S.A. athletes.
This is your opportunity to:
- Promote your business globally
- Publicly support Team U.S.A.
- Help fund training, travel, and competition expenses
Commit your support and be part of Team U.S.A.’s journey to Paris HERE.
Thank you so much for your continued support!
The USA Baton Twirling Technical Committee