2026 IBTF World Freestyle & Rhythmic Championship & Nations Cup Intent to Compete/Withdraw Form

2026 IBTF World Freestyle & Rhythmic Championship & Nations Cup Intent to Compete/Withdraw Form

All U.S. Team Athletes must sign the Intent to Compete form immediately following the selection process at the U.S. Trials.
USTA Number*
Must be 6-digits
AthleteTeam Director
Compete in the 2026 IBTF World Freestyle & Rhythmic Championship and/or Nations CupWithdraw from the 2026 IBTF World Freestyle & Rhythmic Championship and/or Nations CupOnly Withdraw from specific events but still compete at the 2026 IBTF World Freestyle & Rhythmic Championship and/or Nations Cup

I declare that I will accompany the U.S.A. Team to the IBTF World Freestyle & Rhythmic Championship and/or Nations Cup for the purpose of competing in the IBTF World Freestyle & Rhythmic Championship and/or Nations Cup and representing the United States and the United States Twirling Association (USTA). Furthermore, I will abide by all the rules, regulations, and procedures set forth by the USTA and the World Baton Twirling Federation (WBTF)/International Baton Twirling Federation (IBTF) and agents thereof.
I declare that I will NOT COMPETE in the IBTF World Freestyle & Rhythmic Championship and/or Nations Cup. I fully understand that with this declaration, I am released of any and all responsibilities and privileges of being a member of the IBTF World Freestyle & Rhythmic Championship and/or Nations Cup. I also understand that upon signing this declaration, I cannot accompany the U.S. Team to the IBTF World Freestyle & Rhythmic Championship and/or Nations Cup as a competing member. Furthermore, I understand that the United States Twirling Association (USTA), and the agents thereof, are absolved of all responsibilities regarding my inclusion as a member of the U.S. Team. By declaring my intent to withdraw, I understand that I relinquish my position. In the event that I change my mind and wish to compete, USTA is under absolutely no obligation to reinstate me as a U.S. Team Member.
1. Waiver of Liability: I agree to assume the risk of any injury that may happen to me (or my child) as a result of participation in the IBTF Championships. I further agree to indemnify and hold the IBTF, USTA, and its agents or employees harmless from any loss they may sustain based on injury to me (or my child) as a result of participation in the IBTF Championships.
2. I have received and read the responsibilities enumerated in the following documents and, as a condition for USTA's acceptance of
  my (or my child’s) entry in the IBTF Championships, I agree to adhere to and abide by each of the duties and payment deadlines that
  are outlined in these documents:
3. I understand that failure to comply with the requirements listed above will result in the forfeiture of my position on the U.S. Team.
All participating athletes must sign this form. Participating athletes 17 years old and younger must have parental permission. Athletes who are 18 years old (born in 2008 or earlier) must sign. Parent/Legal Guardian of athletes who are younger than 18 years old (born in 2009 or later) must sign.
Athlete's Signature*
Parent/Guardian's Signature

Parent/Legal Guardian of athletes who are younger than 18 years old (born in 2009 or later) must sign.
Parent/Guardian's Signature acknowledging Intent to Withdraw

(If the athlete is 17 years old or younger, a parent/legal guardian must also sign this form.) I acknowledge and support my son/daughter's decision to withdraw from the IBTF World Freestyle & Rhythmic Championship and/or Nations Cup. Furthermore, I absolve the United States Twirling Association, World Baton Twirling Federation, International Baton Twirling Federation, and agents thereof, of any and all responsibilities for my son/daughter concerning the trip to the IBTF World Freestyle & Rhythmic Championship and/or Nations Cup.
Coach's Signature
Should be Empty: