Frequently Asked Questions

     
Q:
Who can become member of NBTA Europe?
 
A: All countries in Europe can become member of NBTA Europe if they have twirlers or/and majorettes and want to compete.
 
Q: Is it possible that an idividual person becomes member of NBTA Europe?
 
A: Sorry, but that is not possible. Just countries can become member.
 
Q: How can a country become member of NBTA Europe?
 
A: A country has to found an Association and organise national championships.
 
Q: Are they automatic member if they are an association?
 
A: No, they have to send an inscription form and the NBTA Europe congress decides.
 
Q: If there is no association in my country, how can I organise to get one?
 
A: There is always a possibility to ask the committee of NBTA Europe to come to your country and ask them to explain what
    to do.
 
Q: What other help can they offer?
 
A: NBTA Europe organises judges courses and courses for teachers/coaches in your own country or if you want to become
    an international judge there is also an international course.
 
Q: How often are the European Championships and where do they take place?
 
A: Every year there are European Championships. They are all over Europe in one of the associated countries.
 
 
Q: Are the European Championships just for twirlers?
 
A: No, there are also Championships for majorettes. In 2003 it will take place in South England in October.
 
 
Q: Is it true that in the near future the Championships are for twirlers and majorettes in the same event?
 
A: Yes that is true. Probably in 2005 for the first time in Italy.
 
 
Q: What does  G.A. mean?
 
A: That is short for: Global Alliance for twirlers and majorettes. It is the World organisation of NBTA. All countries from all over the world can become member.
 
 
Q: What can G.A. mean to us?
 
A: They develop international rules and will organise World Championships for twirling and majorettes.
 
 
Q: How can a country become member?
 
A: They can ask for information at the following e-mail address: nbta_europe@hotmail.com
 
 
Q: Where will the next World Championships take place?
 
A: In 2003 it takes place in Marseille, France. This will be the last time just for twirlers.
   
    In 2006 it will take place in The Netherlands. For both twirlers and majorettes.