Girls from Isle of Man Baton Twirling have competed in the British Baton Twirling Association National Champtionships in London.

They got to go away and compete face-to-face with other athletes and in front of the judges, which they have not done for two years.

The island’s representatives took top five placings in their events.

achieving

In all, Aalish Watterson achieving National Champion both in her Solo Twirl and her 2Baton events, she then went on to place fourth in Basic Strut, third in Dance Twirl, second in Duo, fourth in Fancy Strut and fifth in Poise.

Maisie Belcher-Smith achieved sixth in Basic Strut, second in Solo Twirl, fourth In Dance Twirl, fifth in 2Baton (competing for the first time in this section), fifth in Fancy Trust and she was a finalist in Poise.

Faiyth Challenor achieved second in Solo Twirl, second in Duo, third in 2baton and third in Fancy Strut.

Emily Slevin received fifth both in 2bton and Fancy Strut and Aalish Moore was fourth in Basic Strut and sixth in Fancy Strut.

The girls were coached by Katie Challenor, Jade Harding, Sarah Harding and Robyn Corfield.