30 AugRTA August Training SeminarThe Edge, University of Leeds6 SepRTA Regional ChampionshipsBradford, West Yorkshire25 OctRTA National Championships 2026Barnsley, South Yorkshire1 NovTeam UK Auditions 2026Leeds, West Yorkshire30 AugRTA August Training SeminarThe Edge, University of Leeds6 SepRTA Regional ChampionshipsBradford, West Yorkshire25 OctRTA National Championships 2026Barnsley, South Yorkshire1 NovTeam UK Auditions 2026Leeds, West Yorkshire
SeminarAnnouncedBooking open
RTA August Training Seminar
Led by Liam Crooks and Will Evans
DateSun 30 Aug 2026Time09:30 to 15:30VenueThe Edge, University of Leeds
01Overview
About the seminar
Back by demand after July sold through: a full day training with Liam Crooks, President of the Royal Twirling Association and a 7-time England Nation Cup champion, and Will Evans, RTA seminar coach. Expect drills, technique work, and routine coaching tailored to all levels of baton twirler and majorette.
Bring your baton, training kit, water, and a packed lunch. Spaces are limited to 50 attendees.
Small-group, hands-on training
Drills, technique and routine coaching
All levels of baton twirler and majorette
Take-home drills to keep working on
02Your coaches
Led by
Small groups, direct feedback and years of competition-floor experience.
LC
Liam Crooks
RTA President 路 7-time England champion
WE
Will Evans
RTA Seminar Coach
What you'll cover
Cleaner technique fundamentals
New drills to take back to training
Routine coaching feedback you can use straight away
An award and a certificate to take home
03On the day
The agenda
How the day runs, start to finish.
09:30Doors, registration and warm-up
10:00Technique fundamentals and drills
12:00Lunch break
12:45Routine coaching in small groups
15:15Awards presentation
04Good to know
Led by
The little things that make a long day easy for the whole family.
Easy to get to
Parking details in your email
Step-free access
Accessible throughout
First aid on site
Qualified first aiders
Paid parking
Pay at the machine or by app (3 Hours Free)
On a bus route
Regular services from the town centre
Water refill points
Bring a bottle and top up
Accessible toilets
Available throughout the venue
Refreshments
Required to bring water and lunch
05Questions
Frequently asked
Everything parents and troupe leaders ask us before the day.
All levels of baton twirler and majorette. Coaches and troupe leaders are very welcome too.
Your baton, training kit, water and a packed lunch. Everything else is provided on the day.
08Getting there
Venue & directions
The Edge, University of Leeds
Willow Terrace Road, Woodhouse, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS2 9JT
