Rival School and Dancewear

Dance and schoolwear specialists.

Baton twirling ,Majorettes and Cheerleaders

A one stop shop for all your twirling needs.

See our new range of coloured ended dance batons, plus pom poms, leg warmers etc,

Baton twirling is a competitive sport involving the manipulation of a balanced metal rod with the hands and body to a co-ordinated routine, similar to rhythmic gymnastics. A baton routine may run solo or as a team in practiced sets.

Majorettes are baton twirlers who perform a routine to the music of a marching band as opposed to independent composition. Technically, twirling is a form of Object Manipulation.

Baton twirling as a sport has an unknown origin. Many people say that the Dutch introduced baton twirling to America in 1681 when they landed in Pennsylvania, others say Major Millsaps created baton twirling when he established Millsaps College in Mississippi after the Civil War.

Majorette Standard Twirling Baton

Our majorette standard baton is a perfectly balanced, 'dead drop' chromed steel baton. It is ideal as a 'first baton' or practice/training baton and can be used in competitions. Available in milky flip rubber ends as pictured (white)

Approx. sizing:-

Age 1 - 4 yrs     18" Baton
Age 5 - 7 yrs     20" Baton
Age 8-10 yrs      22" Baton
Age 11-12 yrs     24" Baton
Age 13 - 14 yrs   26" Baton
Age 15 plus       28" Baton

HOW TO MEASURE

To measure for a baton: measure the length in inches from under the arm to the longest fingertip.If the measurement is to nearest half an inch, then order the size rounded down. e.g.if arm length is 24 1/2" then order a 24" baton.

Majorette dance baton (white)

A lightweight beginners dance baton

3/8" shaft in anodised aluminium

Milky white round rubber ends

Ideal for those starting out in twirling

Available in 14", 16",18", 20", 22", 24", 26", 28", 30".

Show twirling baton / Majorette Baton

Our 'latest addition to the family' is our range of coloured show batons. The 'dead drop' batons are made from lightweight satin finish aluminium & are weighted & perfectly balanced. Stunning but serious batons that make a huge impact. The 'big sister' to our dance baton!!

Majorette / Twirling dance baton (coloured)

Choose from polished aluminium shaft or our new colour range as shown at the top of the page.

Lightweight 3/8" shaft in anodised aluminium.

Available in 14", 16", 18", 20", 22", 24", 26", 28", 30" lengths.

Marble effect round rubber ends.

Ideal for those starting out in twirling

5 coloured ends to choose from. (see extra photos for other colours)

Approx. sizing:-

Age 1 - 4 yrs     18" Baton
Age 5 - 7 yrs     20" Baton
Age 8-10 yrs      22" Baton
Age 11-12 yrs     24" Baton
Age 13 - 14 yrs   26" Baton
Age 15 plus       28" Baton
HOW TO MEASURE

To measure for a baton: measure the length in inches from under the arm to the longest fingertip.If the measurement is to nearest half an inch, then order the size rounded down. e.g.if arm length is 24 1/2" then order a 24" baton.

Ribbon Twirling Baton

Ribbon Baton fitted with the NEW free
rotating ribbon swivel end.These Batons come in 3 ribbon colours purple blue and red.They have 5 metres of ribbon and come with either a stainless steel shaft or coloured shaft.Shafts are 22 inches long.

Majorette 'concept' competition twirling baton (coloured)

3/8" chromed steel shaft

Available in 18", 20", 22", 24", 26", 28", 30" lengths.

Marble effect rubber end

Ideal for the more serious twirler

5 colours to choose from (see extra photo's for other colours)

Approx. sizing:-

Age 1 - 4 yrs     18" Baton
Age 5 - 7 yrs     20" Baton
Age 8-10 yrs      22" Baton
Age 11-12 yrs     24" Baton
Age 13 - 14 yrs   26" Baton
Age 15 plus       28" Baton

Twirling / Majorette Baton 'concept' competition baton (white)

Chrome steel 3/8" shaft

Milk coloured rubber end

Available in 18", 20", 22", 24", 26", 28", 30".

Approx sizes:-

Age 1 - 4 yrs     18" Baton
Age 5 - 7 yrs     20" Baton
Age 8-10 yrs      22" Baton
Age 11-12 yrs     24" Baton
Age 13 - 14 yrs   26" Baton
Age 15 plus       28" Baton