FLARE FAQs

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  • FLARE Baton Team is located in sunny Pinellas County Florida.

    We currently host recreational and competitive classes at the Highland Recreation Complex in Largo, FL and at the Seminole Recreation Center in Seminole, FL.

    Please click on our Classes page for more details!

  • We offer classes for as young as 4 years old.

  • Nope! Prior experience is not necessary. Our program offers classes for all skill levels.

  • Recreational classes are tailored for twirlers who want to learn the basics of baton without committing to competitions.

    Our competitive twirlers learn skills and harness their abilities while preparing for competitions at an individual and/or team level.

    Both classes represent our program in local events, performances and parades.

  • Absolutely! Baton twirling is a performance sport that is gender inclusive.

  • Recreational classes are once a week.

    Competitive classes are every Wednesday/Thursday and one Saturday per month.

    Private lessons are also available upon request.

  • We recommend pulling back long hair and wearing comfortable clothing and closed-toe shoes.

    Batons will be available to use during class for our recreational teams.

  • Yep! We have a member portal on our website which provides additional communication and resources for our twirlers and their families at an annual fee of $15*.

    Contact us for more information and access to our Member portal.

    *Fees are subject to change.

  • Our recreation twirlers can expect to pay approximately $600 per year* for classes.

    Our competitive teams can average $1,200 per year* which includes training, equipment, costumes and competition fees.

    *Fees are subject to change.