Batons of Steel Majorettes

Batons of Steel Majorettes was set up as a non for profit independent organisation to help promote team building and self confidence whilst learning new skills for children in February 2009 by Founder Michelle Meakin and her daughters Charlotte and Sophie and together with 12 original members who were from a previous majorette troupe Batons of steel was formed. At the present time we have approximately 100 children of various ages. Our aim is to concentrate on teaching both girls and boys aged 3 years upwards.

Batons of Steel Majorettes Committee are all fully CRB checked and we have full Public Liability Insurance.

We have a designated Child Protection Officer, Health & Safety Officer, Risk Assessment

Officer and Fire Marshall.

We have Three Instructors who are all fully CRB checked that teach for Batons of Steel:

Charlotte who teaches Baton Twirling, Cheerleading, Flag and Military Freestyle.

Charlotte has over 9 years experience in Baton Twirling, Cheerleading, Flags and Military Freestyle.She has competed in numerous National Competitions and won many Trophies and Awards, her latest was winning 1st place in the Senior Section Duo at the Great Britain Baton Twirling Association Strictly Dance Twirl Championships 2009. Charlotte has a vast knowledge and experience in all areas of Majorettes. Charlotte is a member of our Senior Team which will be competing in Competitons held by United Baton Twirlers Association during 2011.

Charlotte is fully CRB checked and a Qualified First Aider.

Donna who teaches Baton Twirling, Cheerleading, Flag and Military Freestyle.

Donna has over 15 years experience in Baton Twirling, Cheerleading, Flags and Military. Has

also had vast experience in using a Mace. Teaches all our New Starters basic moves in all areas of Majorettes in order for them to progress to more advanced moves. Donna also teaches Tinies Poms and Flags and Juvenile Flag Teams. Donna is a member of our Senior Military Freestyle Team

Donna is fully CRB checked.

Sue who teaches Baton Twirling, Cheerleading and Military Freestyle.

Sue teaches all our New Starters basic moves in all areas of Majorettes in order for them to progress to more advanced moves. Sue has three children in the Troupe and still makes time to teach for us twice a week. Aswell as teaching for us she also plays a massive part on the Committee. Sue is a member of our Senior Military Freestyle Team.

Sue is fully CRB checked and a Qualified First Aider.

Sophie who is a Junior Trainer and teaches BatonTwirling, Cheerleading & Military Freestyle.

Sophie is a Junior Trainer who not only helps Sue train all our New Starters to learn basic moves when they first come to Batons of Steel but is also a member of the Junior and Senior Team. Sophie has over 6 years experience in Majorettes and is one of our most experienced Baton Twirlers. Sophie was presented with Troupe Leaders Award for 2009 at our Presentation Night for her constant hard work at all our training sessions and for her commitment to Batons of Steel. Sophie represented Batons of Steel at United Baton Twirlers Solo/Duo in 2010 and achieved 1st Place in Junior Baton Solo, 1st Place in Flag Duo and 3rd Place in Junior Baton Duo. Sophie is a member of our Junior and Senior Team which will be Competing in Competitions held by United Baton Twirling Association during 2011.

Mercedes who is a Junior Trainer and teaches Baton Twirling, Cheerleading & Military

Freestyle.

Mercedes is a Junior Trainer and helps Sue train all our New Starters Basic moves when they first join Batons of Steel. Mercedes has been with Batons of Steel since we first opened in February 2009 and has excelled herself in all aspects of Majorettes and was awarded Majorette of the year 2009 at our Presentation Night. Mercedes is a member of our Juvenile Team which will be Competing in Competitons held by United Baton Twirling Association during 2011.

We hold lessons in Baton Twirling, Cheerleading, Flags and Military Freestyle. The cost of each lesson is £3.00 The first lesson is FREE. All fees and money raised goes towards costumes, equipment e.t.c. needed to help run the Troupe successfully.

Batons of Steel hold lessons at Brumby Community Centre, East Common Lane, Scunthorpe, DN16 1HL.

Mondays:

5.30 p.m. - 6.30 p.m.

Tinies Baton Team Training (8 Yrs and Under)

6.30 p.m. - 7.30 p.m.

Juveniles Baton Team Training (12 Yrs and Under)

6.30 p.m. - 7.30 p.m.

Junior Baton Team Training (15 Yrs and Under)

Thursdays:

5.30 p.m. - 6.30 p.m.

Tinies Poms Team Training (8 Yrs and Under)

6.30 p.m. - 7.30 p.m.

Juveniles Poms Team Training (12 Yrs and Under)

6.30 p.m. - 7.30 p.m.

Senior Poms Team Training (16 Yrs and Under)

Batons of Steel hold lessons at Frodingham Community Centre, Rowland Road, Scunthorpe, DN16 1TE.

Mondays:	5.30 p.m. - 6.30 p.m.	New Starters (3 Yrs - 9 Yr Olds)
	6.30 p.m. - 7.30 p.m.	New Starters (10 Yrs Old and Above)

Thursdays:	5.30 p.m. - 6.30 p.m.	New Starters (Ages 3 and Above)

Saturdays:	10.00 a.m. - 11.00 a.m.	Tinies Flag Team Training (8 Yrs and Under)
	11.00 a.m. - 12.00 p.m.	Juveniles Team Training (12 Yrs and Under)
	11.00 a.m. - 12.00 p.m.	Open Military Freestyle Team Training
	12.00 p.m. - 1.00 p.m.	Open Military Team Training
	1.00 p.m. - 2.00 p.m.	Junior Flag Team Training (15 Yrs and Under)

During 2010 we have appeared at over 40 events including Fetes, Galas, Parades and Shows and Out of School Clubs and we already have bookings for 2011.

Batons of Steel are members of the United Baton Twirlers Association (U.B.T), Great Britain Baton Twirling Association (G.B.B.T.A) and the British Isles Baton Twirling Association (B.I.B.T.A) and complete at National Level at least once a year although it is not compulsory that any child enters it is only if the child wishes to do so.

2011 promises to be a very exciting year for Batons of Steel as we are embarking on new projects to help the local children in our area. During 2011 Summer Holidays we are holding Summer Fun sessions twice a week for all children 3 years and upwards, this is our way of giving something back to the community and it benefits all children.

We now have official Sponsorship from Dandi Lions Playzone in Scunthorpe and Frankie and Benny's in Scunthorpe. We would like to say a massive thank you to Jo, Pete and Lesley for making this possible.

I would also like to take this opportunity to thank everyone involved in the running of Batons of Steel and a special thanks to all the businesses and individuals who have supported us either with donations or sponsorships.

Michelle Meakin

Troupe Leader/Chair Person