About us

 

Name: Baton Twirling Association of Japan (BTAJ)

 

Address:2-17-8 Hanakawado Taito-ku Tokyo 111-0033, Japan

 

Tel&Fax: 81-3-5830-7863/ 81-3-5830-7864

 

Established: April 1st, 2013

 

Baton twirling was introduced to Japan in 1967.  The baton twirling section of the Japan Marching Band and Baton Twirling Association and the Japan Sport Baton Association were merged to establish an independent organization known as the Baton Twirling Association of Japan in March 2013.

 

Purpose:

   The purpose of the association is to contribute towards the development of

   sport, art, and culture in Japan by promoting and conducting baton twirling

   activities.

 

Activities:

   In order to achieve its purpose, the association implements the following

   functions;

 

Membership:

   The association establishes the following memberships;

   1.General Membership

       Individuals or groups who agree to the purpose and activities of the

       association, and have been approved

   2.Sponsor Membership

      Individuals or groups who support to the purpose and activities of the

      association, and have been approved

   3.Honorary Membership

      Individuals who have remarkably contributed to the association, and have

      been approved at the General Meeting

 

The Fundamental Philosophy:

        The purpose of the association is to promote and enhance the qualities of

      baton twirling and, by providing such activities and events, to contribute

      to the development and growth of healthy youth.

        By enhancing one’s artistic sensitivities, which is a unique characteristic 

      of baton twirling, promoting sport competition, and encouraging

      international exchanges, the association operates as Japan’s 

      representative organization to promote the sport internationally.

 

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