Superstars shine in NY

Eight members of the Superstars Baton Club competed in the annual New York championship competition this past weekend.  

Approximately 120 athletes from the United States and Ontario were present.

Alyssa George, 11 of Fergus received a 1st and 2nd in her intermediate solos, 2nd and 6th in her beginner struts, 4th in beginner 2baton and 8th in novice rose queen.  She was also 3rd in the int Can-Am majorette pageant.

Hayleigh Homer, 11, of Fergus was 1st in her novice solos, 1st in basic march, 1st in novice 2Baton and 12th in novice rose queen. She was also 3rd in the novice Can-Am majorette pageant.

Paige Johnston, 6, of Arthur was 1st in beginner basic march, both novice solos and 2nd in novice rose queen. She also won the novice juve Miss Can-Am majorette pageant.

Skylar Irwin, 11, of Arthur was 2nd and 9th in novice solos, 6th in basic march and 11th in novice rose queen. She was also 5th in the novice Can-Am majorette pageant.

Elsie Post, 8, of Arthur was 1st in basic march, and beginner 2baton, 1st and 2nd in beginner struts, 1st and 5th in beginner solo. She won the novice rose queen modeling and won the beginner juv Can-Am majorette pageant.

Madeline Schindler, 10, of Belwood was 1st in basic march, 4th and 7th in novice solos, 8th in rhythmic twirl, and 10th in the novice rose queen. She was also 2nd in the novice Can-Am majorette pageant.

Makenzie Worton, 12, of Fergus 3rd and 7th in beg strut, 2nd and 5th in beg solo, 3rd in novice 2Baton, and 3rd in novice rose queen. She was 5th in the beginner Can-Am majorette pageant.

The duet team of Homer and Irwin placed 2nd for their novice duet performance.

 The team “Boogie Shoes” also received a 2nd place finish. Members include: Homer, George, Irwin, Post and Schindler. The team One of Us placed 2nd. Members include: George, Jander, Robb, and Worton.

The twirlers are trained by Krista DiStasi of Fergus.  The club will be hosting their annual Year End Showcase on May 25 at the Arthur Public School starting at 2pm and welcome everyone to attend for an afternoon of entertainment.

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