Baton twirling

Baton twirling
Twirling baton, 2010
First contestedEurope and Asia, 19th century
Characteristics
ContactNo
Mixed-sexYes
TypeGymnastic sport
EquipmentBaton
Presence
Country or regionWorldwide
OlympicNo
ParalympicNo
World Games1993 (invitational)

Baton twirling is a sport that combines dance and color guard[clarification needed] to create coordinated routines. It requires a "baton" which is metal rod, typically just slightly larger than one's dominant arm. The sport can be seen in national and international competitions including the USA Junior Olympics.