I know there has been a lot of talk about AYOP predictions..... but how about USTA nationals predictions?? I'm going to both and I just wanted to see what everyone's thoughts are for who will win..pretrials? solo? 2 baton? 3 baton?...etc etc.

Hard to tell on that one

I come from a really large region so I definitely have my favorites from NER (Breanne Rowe, Allison Gillens, ToniAnn Cox) but I know Taraelizabeth Hartman and Kristine Anderson from the South as well as both Daizovi sisters are contenders in the Jr events.

Don't want to jinx her but pretty sure Danielle Cobb has a good chance at all the Sr titles

In adult events it is the battle of the Jennifers (Marcus and Hannah). Depends on who looks better. I have seen Jenny Hannah's freestyle this year and really enjoyed it, am sure the rest of her routines are also a site to see Jason Lee is not competing this year so that leaves a spot. Don't know if Karissa is coming, don't think she is competing pre-trials this year but don't know about other events.

For juveniles Angelica Roman from NER is quite strong but then so are Hannah McCabe and Misty Jade Carlson from out west. Of course my fingers are crossed my own 10 year old makes finals LOL

I am honestly most looking forward to the outcome of the Sr teams - Synergy vs Syndication. It is a fairly large group and I don't think anyone can run away with it...

Thanks for having faith in me! Kristine is unfortunately not in juniors anymore, but i know it will be a GREAT contest to see who takes those junior titles. I think it's anyone's game!!! I think Alexa Bourdage is a senior too so she will be against Danielle as well.

As for team, we're working out butts off (literally) in the melting Florida sun so hope we make everyone proud!! Now, time for me to go back to practice!!!

well you ARE the Baton Ninja...

meljenni I am going to give you one more year in 2 and 3 and then be back and get you next year! HA. Seriously, good luck everyone. I will SEE you USTA folks next summer. I will be retired.
Walter

um, I mean retired from work not from TWIRLING> Only death will cause that. Or a change in age divs.
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Walter, when you come back I'm calling Vegas and putting it all down on you. You could kick Jen's behind any day. She's probably going to retire because of you coming back

Hmmmmmmm....

Well, honestly, other than a shout out for the twirling ninja, Jen Marcus and Synergy, I have no predictions. I do want to see Ash Russell on the podium as she is, and always will be, a star.

Go Synergy!

Sesame, I have missed ya'll. See ya next year, for real.
w

Hahahah!!! Walter...IT IS ON!!! JK! I miss seeing you at competitions... And as SOON as I toss my last baton at competitions, I will let you know so you can swoop on in and take home all the hardware!!!

see ya next year. We have been doing other contest. My niece still won't TWIRL, just march and model, so not much sense. I keep up. You are the great ambassador for our sport.

I can't wait for nationals. Wish me luck and watch for me. I am doing Junior mens solo and twirling with the Dynamics from Florida. Good luck to everyone going to Arizona.

somebody put up results. Nobody is posting on their facebook and USTA results are not up. i have had to go through the pictures of 2-3-DT to see the winners in those prelims. Solo and Strut awards arent up. HA

well *I* am posting on my face book left and right you just must not be looking hard enough

prelim results for dance twirl and strut are up and I think maybe pre-trials as well?

the photographers site has pics of awards. Hopefully solo and teams from yesterday will go up today as well as some finals results

oh and twirlerdude - judging by the award pics I have seen- CONGRATULATIONS! looks like you had a pretty good week

jenwin, i am going to friend you. I am Walter Hayden
I am old. real old
w