RTA Regional Championships
About the competition
The Royal Twirling Association's autumn Regional Championships, coming to Bradford on 6 September 2026. Troupes from across the UK competing in Majorette, Baton Twirling and Military Freestyle, solo, duo and team, across every age group from Babies to Seniors.
Categories on the floor
8 age groups across 5 competitable categories: solo, duo and team.
Traditional Pom
Military Freestyle
Dance Pom
Duo Baton
Solo Baton
Everything for a smooth day out
The little things that make a long day easy for the whole family.
What's on the line
Every dancer leaves with something, and the best earn their place at the Nationals.
Medals for every podium
Gold, silver and bronze in every category and age group, plus overall troupe trophies.
Everyone leaves with something
Every dancer receives a keepsake for taking part, whatever the result on the day.
Celebrated properly
A full awards presentation at the end of the day, with every podium called to the floor.
Frequently asked
Everything parents and troupe leaders ask us before the day.
Yes. Every person entering the venue needs a wristband, dancers and spectators alike. Getting yours in advance is cheaper and skips the queue on the day.
Your age group is your age in whole years as at 1 January of the competition year, so it is fixed for the whole season. Solo and duo run Babies (2-5), Dinkies (6-9), Tinies (10-12), Juniors (13-15) and Seniors (16+). Twirling team sections use the team's average age. Dancers may compete in an older group where appropriate, but never a younger one.
Doors open first thing and troupe leaders receive exact call times by email before the event. Spectators are welcome any time after doors open.
Filming and photography are permitted, but each troupe must designate one person for it. They are given a lanyard so officials can identify them easily. This keeps dancers, supporters and officials safe.
Wristbands can be transferred to another person. See our terms for full details, or get in touch and we will help.
Venue & directions
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