Knox City Baton Twirlers
Club History
Knox City Baton Twirlers has only been established since June 2008. However it is an extension of Syndal Baton Twirlers who have been established over 16 years.
Mara recently started Knox with the assistance of Melanie, as she felt a need to expand the sport and fill the gap left by another club in the area that recently shifted away.
Training Details
6.00 pm
Wantirna Primary School Hall
Mountain Hwy
Wantirna
All athletes need to arrive on time to participate in a warm up before twirling.
Training goes through school holidays, except Christmas Holidays.
Leading up to State & National Championships (August to October), there may be extra training sessions held on another night at another location.
Coaches
The 2 coaches are Mara and Melanie.
Mara has been Twirling, Dancing and competing for over 25 years. She has also spent the last 15 years working for Victoria Police, so she has had all the necessary Police Checks to teach children.
Melanie has been Twirling & competing for over 15 years. She is also a Primary School teacher with the necessary working with children checks
All our coaches teach voluntarily. They do not receive a wage for their services.
Syndal Baton Twirlers
Club History
Syndal Baton Twirlers was established in 1995 by Mara Chase. Our successes have been many over the years by being back to back State and National Champions in many team events, as well as many National Solo Champions within the club.
Over the years some of our older athletes have even being selected to represent Australia at the World Championships in such countries as France, Spain, Japan & America.
Training Details
5pm
Good Shepherd Hall
Academy Ave
Wheelers Hill
All athletes need to arrive on time to participate in a warm up before twirling.
Training goes through school holidays, except Christmas Holidays.
Leading up to State & National Championships (August to October), there may be extra training sessions held on another night at another location.
Coaches
Mara Chase is the Head Coach and runs the club, assisted by senior members of the club. Mara has been Twirling, Dancing and competing for over 25 years. She has also spent the last 15 years working for Victoria Police, so she has had all the necessary Police Checks to teach children.
All our coaches teach voluntarily. They do not receive a wage for their services.