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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.

Liam Crooks

RTA President · 7-time England champion

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

Step-free accessFirst aid on site

Get directions

09Plan your season

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