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  1. Good luck to you all in the future, Especially Georgina ;)

  2. Hi Alb and all at GBBTA, please can you add our new website link to your links page.

    http://www.eastleedscomets.moonfruit.com/

    Thank you - look forward to seeing you all in the new season.

    Gemma (East Leeds Comets)

    xx

  3. Hi All

    I can't believe its Xmas eve - Santa Claus is on his way !!!

    I hope everyone gets everything you all wish for

    I'd also like to wish ALL Dancers, Principals, Trainers, Judges & their Families

    A VERY MERRY CHRISTMAS and ALL THE BEST for 2010

    Love to all

    Michael

    xxx

  4. hi every one well what can i say about last sunday? there is only one word that comes to mind magical; the atmosphere was electric the costumes were amazing and the troupes were all brilliant;we all really enjoyed the day and it was a privelage to judge you; you certainly entertained us all well done grimethorpe for the ent tropy' and well done to every body for putting on a great show thanks to albert for making it all possible; happy christmas to you all from jean n derek x x x

  5. Hia Albert

    ThankYou for another F..a..n..t..a..s..t..i..c Day

    Thanks too you & Your staff :)

    My Troupe really enjoyed them selfs

    & Thankyou Santa For thee lollypops & pens

    we <3 em

    Have a Merry Xmas & a Happy new Year :)

    Loads a Love Rach x Sarah & Reetwirlers x :)

  6. Hey everyone....

    WOW.. what a daay sunday was!!

    well done to everyone that took part :) you were all brilliant, but a big well done to grimey especially!!

    well done girls :)

    you did us all proud!

    cant wait for the next comp now :)

    see you all then!

    xxx

  7. To Albert and all of the judges and organisers of GBBTA -

    THANK YOU SO MUCH for such a fabulous Christmas pom & flag event - the day was brilliant and our girls loved the atmosphere and even though they were nervous about their first team competition they had a wonderful time and really enjoyed it! What a great event and a lovely way to end the year! Thanks to all of the other troupes for making us feel so welcome on our first comp and to everyone at GBBTA for organising it all! Thanks again, and all the best to everyone for Christmas and 2010!

    xx

  8. OMG

    what a comp it was fab

    well done to all the troupes especially milleniums

    cant believe we got most entertaining wow it is amazing

    we were cheering all the way home lol

    luv GMM for ever #

    Luv Rebecca x

    GO MILLENIUMS

    LOL xx

  9. Hi Everyone,

    Good luck to all for tomorrow, we will see you all down there.

    Edinburgh Dynamic Twirlers. xx

  10. Hi Everyone

    Just wanted to wish everyone goodluck for sunday...Get your xmas hats ready..lol

    Goodluck to all my girls...Its first time out for alot of my new team and I know they are excited and nervous at the same time just enjoy now...Goodluck to all my leaders and mascots :-)

    Hope we all have a great last competition of the year and thank you GBBTA for all your hard work arranging it.

    Love from

    Claire xx

  11. Hi everyone, firstly I would like to wish all teams taking part in this Sunday's Christmas Championships the best of luck, I'm sure it will be a very festive day!

    Also, at the last competition in Oldham we accidently left our stereo on the steps where our spectators were sitting. Did anyone happen to see one laying around or hand it in to anyone??

    Thanks Tericia xx

  12. Hi Albert + the GBBTA team i would just like to say a massive thank you on behalf of the Huddersfield Crusaders for inviting us to your comp + making us feel welcome, the event was brilliant + i hope that we will ba able to attend lots more in the near future.

    Warren - well done for your display, all us lot really enjoyed it - u are really skilled with a baton (well 3 of them - lol)!!!

    Anyways hopefully we will be dancing in your next comp in 2010, won't be at the Christmas one as i have other dance committments but hope all goes well, thanks again. x Sophie HC

  13. Hi just want to say thank you to Albert and the GBBTA for making us feel so welcome yesterday. It was a really enjoyable day and a really good atmosphere! Will hopefully see you again soon :) Sarah, West Yorkshire Premiers xx

  14. to all troups what a great show you all put on at oldham last sunday .all your hard work is now paying off . it was a pleasure to watch you all we have seen you all go from strength to stength.keep up the good work .yours frendley the 4 clarkes

  15. Hi Everyone

    Well done for yest it was a great event and we really enjoyed it.

    Well done to my teams 3rd Senior baton and 2nd babies baton and the dress trophy.

    Thought we looked stunning on the floor,original and gracefull which is always our aim.

    Feel very proud of how far we have come in a short space of time and looking forward to December comp.

    Thank you to all GBBTA team for making the day a success.

    Claire (Lincoln Twirlteam)

  16. Hiya All

    Just wanted to say what a fantastic day we all had on Sunday GBBTA really is THE association to be with,what an atmosphere.

    Well done to everyone who took part,and congratulations to all the winners.

    Albert we (crystal lights) are proud and privilidged to be part of such a well organised and friendly association.

    Can't wait for Dec now,see you all there.

    Dawn & The Crystal Lights x

  17. Hi, I'm a Mum and volunteer for South Leeds Starlights, Myself and other members of the troupe visited Oldham today as we are hoping to join G.B.B.T.A next year. I just wanted to let everyone know we all had a great time, the atmosphere was lovely and we felt very welcome which was nice. All the girls and boys did fantastic today and we wish them all good luck. Well done xx

  18. Thank u Alb u and all your staff work so hard to make our competitions run smoothly this one ( Oldham) is just like everyone you do well run and friendly , and that rubs of onto the troupes the air is electric THANK YOU your federation is SIMPLY THE BEST. love Donna & Stanley Starlight’s xxxxxxxxxxx

  19. HI MY FIRST TIME EVER AT A COMP AND I LOVED IT ALL THE TROUPES WERE GREAT WE THE DIAMONIQUE TWIRLERS DID OK CANT WAIT TILL NEXT YEAR AS WE WILL BE READY XXXX

  20. Hi All

    Just thought I'd pop on to say "Good Luck" to ALL Troupes dancing at the GBBTA Classic Champs tomorrow. I'm looking forward to see ALL OUR regular troupes again and of course the troupes who are dancing with GBBTA for the First time. I hope everyone has a FANTASTIC day

    See you all in the morning

    Love

    Michael :-) x

  21. WAS TYPING A MESSAGE FOR HERE WHEN IT ALL WENT DAFT AND MESSAGE DISSAPEARED. BUT THE IMPORTANT PART WAS TO WISH EVERYONE A BRILLIANT DAY ON SUNDAY. SPECIAL CHEER FOR CRYSTAL LIGHTS AND ALL NEW TROUPES. HOPE THE FRIENDLINESS AND SPORTSMANSHIP CONTINUES FOR EVER. ALL THE BEST Vic & Fran xx

  22. Hiya All

    Can't believe its come round so quick,but here we go again,the start of a new season with The Best Association G.B.B.T.A.

    Good luck to everyone on Sunday and of course the whole season,looking 4ward to seeing everyone again,and welcoming all new troupes.

    A huge good luck to my troupe CRYSTAL LIGHTS a special shout out to all new leaders and mascots,love you all.

    See everyone on Sunday aaaarrrggg .lol

  23. Hi

    Reali looking forward to the comp at Oldham on Sunday. Its my new teams first competition and we are reali excited about seeing everyone again and being back..

    Good luck to my team...All our babies have only been twirling a few months and were reali proud of them..A big well done to Alex in our Senior Baton who had never picked up a baton til 6 months ago and has made it into our team.. I reali dont think she understands how well she has done and how she has amazed us all..Just shows with commitment dedication and obviously natural talent anything can be achieved.

    Good luck to my leaders Emily and Chloe and mascot Shannon. Its a massive honour to have one of these places so be proud and keep strong.

    Looking forward to seeing everyones routines so good luck everyone and see you Sunday

    Claire xxx

  24. i'm a new baton twirling coach started a troupe in Hartlepool (near Newcastle) Albert invited me down to watch the competition at Primrose Valley i really enjoyed the day all the troupes looked amazing - i used to twirl myself in Scotland and was a member of the SBTA - was great to see that twirling is still as popular now as it was when i used to twirl and the kids are still enjoying it - hope to see you all again soon hopefully with some of my girls - they have been training for just 3 weeks and i'm really impressed with them

    thanks again Albert, your a star and your organisation is well run

    speak to you soon

    Lori

    Teesside Twirlers - Coach

  25. Hiya to all, i really enjoyed the weekend comp, can't wait till next comp ,well done to everyone u all did well but most of all well done to GRIMETHORPE MILLLENIUM u did fabulous all of u

    good luck for next comp everyone xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

    love taylaxxxxxxxx

  26. Hello everyone

    I really enjoyed the weekend and would like to say well done everyone i am looking forwards to the next competition. love milliexxx

  27. Hiiaa Albert

    Just wantTooSayy a MASSiiVE ThankYouu Too GBBTA

    Reetwirlers Majorettes had a wicked weekend & ii personally wantToo Say

    The standard of dancing in GBBTA is very hiigh & WellDone too ALL

    Troupes who danced at primrose :)

    Albert The presentation wasTheeBest ii was likee Wooowwwww

    haaa n cud hear all kids goiin Whoooo (:

    WellDone albert tooYouu & Your Staff in GBBTA

    VERY PROFESIONALLY Run

    BIIG UP GBBTA :]

    TheeAssociationTooBee :) x

    & ThankYou Too the Judge who rang me

    after presentaiton and came out ov her way

    & come to OUR CARAVAN

    to giive Chloe Holmes the Performer medal

    Youu made her & her mums weekend ThankYouu x

    SooMuchh ThankYouu x x x <3

    Loads a Love Rach & Sarah Reetwirlers Majorettes x x

  28. Well done to all troupes, fantastic standard, gets better each year.

    I haven't recovered yet but I think I will have done by the time december comes around.

    A big well done to all GBBTA staff for making the weekend extra special

  29. Hi would just like to say a big well done to everyone, you all did great. Roll on December, we can't wait!!!!

    Edinburgh Dynamic Twirlers xx

  30. What an amazing weekend that was :D

    Had a fantastic time.. some good laughs..got to be one of the best weekends yet.!!

    well done to all the troupes that competed...you were all fab :D

    Loved all the dances :D

    Can't wait til next season gunna be great !!

    Good luck to everyone for next comp...

    Laura

    Junior Baton Leader 2009.

  31. OMG!

    wot a fab weekend every1 did brill

    loved all the dances

    well done GMM love ya 4eva


    Go GMM!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

  32. Hiyaaa to everryone, just wanna say well done to everyonee, it were amazing this weekend, Proper enjoyedd myselff i did :)

    Cannot wait til next year , :) and yess thanks alberrt, it wudnt be samee wiarttt yaaaaa

    WELL DONEE EVERYONEEEEE

    Shaniceeeee xxxxxxx

  33. Well, Well, Well - What can I say about the weekend ????

    Oh thats easy..... It was hardwork, busy but a FANTASTIC Weekend & I had a FAB time :-)

    WELL DONE to ALL troupes who danced at the GBBTA GB Champs. The standard just gets better & better from Babies to Seniors at every comp! I've got to add that the sportmanship shown by ALL troupes around the arena was BRILL. I enjoyed all the sections that I judged on both days & also all the sections that I got to watch too!

    Keep up the great works girls/boys/trainers etc.,

    Thanks to Albert & all the GBBTA Officials/Troupes for a FAB weekend

    See you all at the GBBTA Classic Champs on Sunday 15th November

    ONLY 40 MORE SLEEPS WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO !!!

    Love

    Michael xxx

  34. Hi all just to say all the girls at E.D.T had a great weekend away,can't wait for the next comp.

    Well done girls u were all fab we r so proud of u all and u should be proud of yourself's as well.

    Thanks for an amazing weekend.Diane.xx

  35. Well done everyone at the weekend,You were great and made us all very proud and u should be proud of urself's as well.

    Well done to all the other troups.

    Can't wait for the next comp.xx

  36. Hi Albert and all the GBBTA officials.

    Thanks you so much for a fab weekend. You must have worked so hard to get it so organised. It was great watching all the other troupes and seeing such excellent displays. Well done to everyone who competed and well done to all my girls and trainers and thanks to my committee and mums for their hard work with uniforms and hair braiding.

    Hope to see you all in November.

    Regards Pat, Troupe Manager

  37. Hey all!

    just want to say a massive well done to all the troupes that participated in the finals this weekend!

    it was a brill weekend and everyone did so well!

    I really enjoyed the weekend guys!

    cant wait till the next one!

    WELL DONE GRIMETHORPE!

    love you girls!

    xxxxxx

  38. hi all a massive thank u for another fab weekend, all troupes were amazing. and the preformances wer superb.big thank u to gbbta for all the hard work u put into ur comps and also foor the lovely wee gifts u gave trainers much appreciated.

    a massive well dun to edinburgh for what we scooped between the 3 troupes.so u dun scotland proud again. ive got a really sore throat now and not much of a voice left lol.

    lastly i would like to say i am the proudest trainer in the world, never in a million yrs did i expect lbt to win 29 times ,honestly no words can say how happy i am, from the bbys to the juniors u all dun amazing, every single one of u . also thanks to the parents for all the support thro this wkend , guys the 6days a week trainin paid off but bk to 2days now ok guys lol i need a holidays now to recover lol. all my leadera and mascots dun amazing and the sections dun fab.

    a big well dun to wee ellie from the bby section who only got put in my dances on friday and u scooped the mascots places well dun hunni , u had a lot of pressure put on u but u dun it babes well dun . so lbt i love u so much well done nicola is over the moon for u all while shes living the high life in florida lol. and adeline finks u are outstanding.

    love u all so much lesley lbt proudest trainer ever x

  39. Weekends been brilliant, well done to everyone! Can't wait till next time! Well done Grimethorpe Milleniums - a love ya all! xxxxxx

  40. Hi All Well what a pleasure this weekend has been All you troupes were absolutely fantastic You have all porved that we ARE THE BEST association in the UK This is all down to you dancers You were all brill It makes all lthe hard work so worthwhile Hope to see you you all at Oldham in NOvember Tilthen keep Twitling !! Love Ann xx

  41. Hi All

    I Just wanted to say how fabulous this weekends finals were and how brilliant each and every troupe has been :D welldone to all the troupes can't wait until november now going to be another good year i think :D

    thankyou to everyone involved in this wonderful association it couldn't be this excellent without you :D

    Love from neesha crystal lights senior pom mascot and junior millitary leader 09 :D

    xxx

    xx

    x

  42. Hi

    just wanna say how proud i am of me dad Albert , for making this competition a huge success, an to all the members of GBBTA , what a fabulous job they have all done, i would also like to say WELL DONE to all troupes who all performed really well , it was nice to see , an i hope to see you all at the next competetion.

  43. Hi all,

    Hope we all enjoyed the weekend?

    My 1st weekend working the GBBTA and I enjoyed it from start to finish the stranded was high from Babies to Seniors from Poms to Military Freestyle, Saturday was good day and the Junior Section who were Arena 2 were amazing the show you put was just fab!!

    Well Done to all the winners and to everyone who took part in what was an amazing weekend away, my hat goes off to the Judges who for some were on the floor from 8.15 till 3.00 and officials who again made the weekend happen and to Mr Albert Orme for creating this fantastic association in 2007 and bringing many troupes from all over the U.K together for a compertion with 16 hours of non - stop dancing on just one day. This was PHENOMENAL to see troupes that I haven’t seen before and the atmosphere in both rooms was great with all the troupes clapping each other and showing support too all the sections

    Well I have said enough now i think haha, Good Luck with all your routines and i will see you for the Classic Championships.

    Jordan :-) x

  44. Good Luck to ALL troupes dancing this weekend. I hope you all have a great time. Really looking forward to seeing you all again

    See you all later

    M... x

  45. Hi everyone, only 3 sleeps til Primrose Valley, we 're so excited for the weekend. I would like to wish all teams attending the best of luck for the competition we are really looking forward to watching your routines.

    See you all in Filey!

    Tericia & the Comets

    xx

  46. Would like to wish all troupes going next weekend the very best of luck, I know by looking at the running order there is going to be alot of talented dancers there, so to all dancers good luck and enjoy yourselves - cause thats what matters the most.

    Jackie and all at Edinburgh Dynamic Twirlers. xxx

  47. Hi All

    Can't believe it's just a week to go til finals at Primrose,wow how time flies.Would like to wish all troupes taking part the very best of luck.Am sure it will be another fab weekend.Looking forward to seeing you all again.

    See ya next week :)

  48. well just over 2 weeks left till wer down in filey, ill just b glad to hav a drink lol, iv been trainin up to 5 times a week so b nice to let my hair down in the club at nitetime, good luck to everyone who is attendin. special good luck to all my little angels at lbt lol. guys im really proud of u no matter wot, uv worked so hard so much trainin and im just impressed by wot u hav c learnt since april. im out of baton moves lol. and a big shout out to nicole from my junior section who has been helpin out with the tinies section well dun hun. also to the junior section as there trainer is away to florida for 5 months so iv takin over that section so im tryin to remember the dance now as well as thw other 6 dances iv made up lol , a big thank u to adeline for all her hard work in pom. also to all my committee who has helped me out to do these xtra trainin sessions etc... so thank u to jane , julie, jean, lesley f, jacqui,sharon,janice,andrea. jean for makin the uniforms, julie for doin music and jane for all thehard work u do. also a big well dun to nicola for all the hard work she put into juniors before she left for florida. all the kids miss u nic and there goin to mak u proud ,

    so from lbt we would lik to say a big good luck to all the troupes goin down there go down and do ur best .

    well have the scottish flags flyin for the 2 other scottish troupes goin down aswell good luck edt and dt

  49. COMING UP TO FILEY AGAIN AND THIS IS TO WISH ALL TAKING PART THE VERY BEST OF LUCK .

    HOPE ALL THE TROUPES AND TRAINERS AS WELL AS ALB AND TEAM HAVE A BRILLIANT TIME Vic

  50. Hi to all the troupes in gbbta is there anyone who can help us. Ealier this year we lost our baton trainer and are now finding it difficult to train the girls new twirls as all our trainers have no baton twirling experiance. If there is anyone who would be willing to come to our training sessions this would be much appreciated. we are based in Sheffield and train on a wed evening 6-8pm or we can make it a weekend if that is easier. Please contact me via email to discuss arrangements. Good luck to all the troupes competing in Oct and thanks for anyones help.

  51. Omgg 31 days till finals!!!!

    Cant wait ..even better its my 18th birthday while we are there, woop woop!!

    An early good luck to all troupes, espesh CRYSTAL LIGHTS!!!!!!!!

    See you all there

    Love Amyy <3 x

  52. JUST TO SAY GOOD LUCK TO ALL THE TROUPES ATTENDING THE COMP IN OCTOBER. WE ARE A NEW TROUPE WHICH STARTED UP IN NOVEMBER 2008 AND THIS IS OUR FIRST COMP. SO WE ALL A BIT NERVOUS. SO PLEASE BE GENTLE WITH US LOL. NO MATTER WHAT HAPPENS WE WILL BE SO PROUD OF ALL OUR DANCERS FOR COMPETING AND FOR ALL THEIR HARD WORK. SEE YOU ALL SOON LOOKING FORWARD TO MEETING MORE TROUPES. XXXXXXXX

  53. good luck to everyone at comp especially my kids at lbt u hav dun fab keep up the good work we love u all millions so go down there and do ur best , mak me proud!!!!!! love ya all lots lesley xxx ps guys nicola wishes u loads of luck from florida xxxxxxxxxx

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  55. I would just like to say what a lovely message from Vic and Fran who will be greatly missed at future comps. What a great job they have done for Crystal Lights Hope you enjoy your retirement and have enough time to fit all your Sunday dinners and holidays in! Also well done to all troupes who competed at Oldham and look forward to seeing everyone at Primrose Valley

  56. VeryWell said Vic & Fran, AllThe best for the future ;)

    Was Lovely meetingYou both x x

    Well-Done Too ALL Troupes who took part

    at Oldham, was a lovely Day & Me, Sarah &

    Reetwirlers Really enjoyed themself, & would like

    too Say too HuddersfieldCrusaders

    You Girls r TotallyAwsume

    LovedYour SeniorDanceTwirl x


    & wellDoneToo the Rest of the Troupes

    Who danced WELLDONE x x


    & SOOO Chuufed ii got SeniorPom Leader 1stPlace

    iiSooWasnt expectiing It x

    ThankYou Albert & ALL Judges for Taking

    YourWeekend Too Judging Us x

    Much Appriciated

    Love Rachel Of Reetwirlers xx x

  57. Firstly, I would just like to say "What a lovely message from Vic & Fran". Everyone will miss you so so much esp all the Dancers/Organisers/Mums & Dads at Crystal Lights.

    Secondly, "Well Done" to ALL troupes dancers who danced yesterday at the All England Championships. The atmosphere was fantastic and everyone supported each other, which is great to see. The standard from each section is getting better at every competition. Keep up the FAB work girls & boys.

    See you all in October

    Love

    Michael (GBBTA Judge) xxx

  58. WOW YESTERDAY WAS A VERY EMOTIONAL DAY FOR US AS WE NOT GOOD AT ENDING THINGS. WE WANT TO THANK EVERYONE WHO WAS THERE FOR THE HONOUR YOU SHOWED BY STANDING TO WISH US FAREWELL AND I COULDN'T SEE THAT HAPPENING AT THE TIME SO I'M FILLING UP NOW AS I TYPE. ALB IF YOU ASK SOMEONE YOUNGER THAN WE ARE THEY'LL TELL YOU HOW TO GO INTO ACCESIBLE MODE TO BE ABLE TO ENLARGE OR MAGNIFY EVERYTHING AND THATS HOW PEOPLE LIKE ME MANAGE ON THESE COMPFUSERS. TO ANYONE ELSE WITH EYE PROBLEMS I WOULD ENCOURAGE YOU TO SEE AN OPTICIAN STRAIGHT AWAY IF YOU HAVN'T ALREADY DONE SO. I WOULD ALSO LIKE TO INFORM EVERYONE THAT IF YOUR EYES ARE STILL BAD BUT YOUR NOT LEGALLY BLIND TO CONSIDER A GUIDE DOG. YES IT MEANS LEAVING THE FIRE IN THE MIDDLE OF WINTER TO TAKE THE DOG OUT FOR HIS 'BUSSIES' AND IT'S A FULL TIME COMMITMENT BUT, TO ME IT IS WORTH IT BECAUSE I WOULDN'T BE ABLE TO GO OUT WITHOUT SOMEONE HELPING TO GUIDE ME. WELL YOU MAY ASK HOW DO YOU TRAIN MAJORETTES? GOOD QUESTION! THE ANSWER IS I'M PARTIALLY SIGHTED NOT COMPLETLY BLIND AND ALTHOUGH I CAN FALL OVER SOMETHING RIGHT IN FRONT OF ME I CAN SEE QUITE A WAY IN THE DISTANCE. I ALSO HAVE HAD TO RELY A LOT ON OTHERS ESPECIALLY MY WIFE TO POINT OUT WHAT I DON'T SEE. SO, WHY RETIRE? WELL MY HEALTH APART FROM EYESIGHT IS NOT GOOD AND HASN'T BEEN FOR MANY YEARS WITH OSTEOPOROSIS AND BRONCHIAL ASTHMA BEING JUST TWO OF THE PROBS AND OLD AGE DOESN'T IMPROVE THEM. SO WHY HAVE I CARRIED ON FOR SO LONG? WELL IT AINT FOR THE MONEY COS WE NEVER GOT NONE AND WE RECKON IT COST US AROUND £3,00.00 A YEAR TO BE INVOLVED IN TRAINING AND THAT PROB APPLIES TO LOADS OF OTHER TRAINERS AND TROUP PRINCIPLES. WE CARRIED ON FOR SO LONG BECAUSE 1/ WE'RE TOLD WE'RE GOOD AT IT AND THE RESULTS HAVE SHOWN IT AND 2/ PEOPLE KEEP ASKING FOR HELP. THE TRADITION OF 'HANGING UP YOUR HAT' OR MORE CORRECTLY LEAVING YOU HAT ON THE COMPETION ARENA WAS JUST A WAY OF ANNOUNCING A BAND MEMBERS RETIREMENT WAY BACK IN THE DAYS WHEN WE TRAINED A 44 MEMBER BRASS MARCHING BAND. WE HAVE KNOWN MANY WHO HAVE DONE THIS FOR THEIR OWN REASONS BUT ALSO MANY WHO HAVE COME BACK AS THE FAMILY GREW. THE SIGNIFICANT THING IS THAT ALTHOUGH THEY RETIRED FROM COMPETING THEY ALWAYS THOUGHT OF THEMSELVES AS BAND OR MAJORETTE MEMBERS AND WE KNOW OF ADULTS WHO CAN STILL SHOW THEIR OLD UNIFORM AND PHOTO'S FROM THE EIGHTIES CAN YOU BELEIVE. I KNOW THIS IS GOING ON BUT WE TRYING TO PUT 30 YRS WORTH ON HERE AND IT'LL NEVER BE ABLE TO SHOW THE HALF OF IT. WE WOULD JUST LIKE TO ADD THIS THOUGHT. BOYS START RUGBY OR FOOTBALL AND FIND THAT THEY HAVE SPONSORSHIP OF FREE STRIPS AND TRAVEL EXPENCES SO WHY IS THESE GIRLS WHO ARE BRILL AT THEIR SPORT FIND IT SO HARD TO RAISE ANY MONEY AT ALL AND BASICALLY RELY ON THE BANK OF MUM AND DAD TO JUST EXIST. I DON'T KNOW AND NEVER HAVE OF ANY TROUPE WHERE THE PEOPLE THAT DO ALL THE ORGANISING AND OR TRAINING GET ANY MONEYTRY GAIN WHATSOEVER AND EVEN IF WE ALL HAD SPONSORSHIP I DON'T THINK THERE WOULD BE MANY WHO WOULD EXPECT IT TO BE FOR ANYONE EXCEPT THE TROUPE.FINNALLY, DO WE HAVE ANY REGRETS? WELL YES MANY BUT THE MAIN ONE IS THAT WE DIDN'T START IT EARLIER AND THAT'S WHY WE HAVE ALWAYS TRIED TO ENCOURAGE YOUNGSTERS TO CONSIDER LEARNING TO BE A TRAINER OR JUDGE. BOTH THESE SKILLS ARE NOT SUITED TO EVERYONE BUT I'M GLAD TO SAY THAT WE HAVE BEEN SUCCESSFUL MANY TIMES AND DOING THIS AND SOME ARE STILL DOING IT NOW. THAT IS OUR LEGACY AND ONCE AGAIN IF YOUR STILL AWAKE WE THANK YOU FOR ALL THE GOOD THINGS, ACTIONS AND BEST WISHES FROM SO MANY PEOPLEBOTH ADULTS AND DANCERS. Vic AND Fran TRAINERS STILL. WELL ONLY WHEN WE'RE RELIVING THE PAST AND WALLOWING IN MEETING EX 'THREATS THAT WE HAVE WORKED WITH OVER THE YRS. PLEASE ALWAYS HAVE RESPECT FOR PEOPLE LIKE ALB AND HIS STAFF AND THE JUDGES FOR THE DIFFICULTY OF THEIR TASK AND THEIR COMMENTS WHICH ARE SO POSSITIVE AND ENCOURAGING AS WELL AS POINTING OUT THE MISTAKES. HAVE RESPECT FOR THE PEOPLE WHO ARE THE BACKBONE OF THE MAJORETTES YOUR TROUPE LEADERS AND OR TRAINERS WHO SOMETIMES SEE THEIRSELVES AS CHEAP BABYSITTERS BUT GIVE FREELY OF THEIR TIME AND OFTEN AT TO THE DETRIMENT OF THEIR OWN FAMILLY AND PERSONAL LIFE, ER! WHATS THAT? WELL ENDING NOW AS WE'RE OFF TO FIND OUT ABOUT NEW THINGS LIKE SUNDAY DINNERS AND HOLIDAYS THAT DON'T INVOLVE RUSHING AROUND ALL DAY WIPING NOSES AND TYING LACES. OUR RESPECT TO ALL MAJORETTES AND EVERYONE INVOLVED IN THIS FINE SPORT. Vic AND Fran xxx

  59. Well done to everyone yesterday, really enjoyed watching and taking partt. :)

    hope to see you all again soon.

    love laura holmes, x

  60. WELL EVERYONE, IT ALL HAPPENS TOMMOZ. GOOD LUCK TO YOU ALL FROM Vic AND Fran. GONNA BE GR8 AND WE GOING TO

  61. Hiia EveryOne

    GoodLuck For Tmoro, & hope everyone enjoys themself

    Cyoo all there & Albet SeeYou soon x x

    GoodLuck R..e..e..t..w..i..r..l..e...r...s LoveYou Lots

    Your Trainer Rach & Sarah x

  62. hiya everyone......good luck for sunday, cant believe its come so quick....looking forward to seeing everyone again...a big warm welcome to the new troupes joining us this weekend, im sure you will love it as much as we do.....see you sunday xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

  63. Heyup, 4 days til comp! can't wait to see you all, good luck everyone! love Jade - Grimethorpe millenium majorettes xx

  64. hey everyone (:

    i would just like to say good luck to everyone,

    cant wait to see you all again,

    not long to go now,

    cant wait xD

    COME ON GRIMEY !!!!

    xxxxx

  65. 7 daysss! carnt wait ,sooo exited!

    feels like we havent competed for ages!

    cant wait to see you all again + your fab routines:)

    good luck , espesh crystal lights

    love megan (junior pom leader) xx

  66. Hi All

    I thought I would drop a line and wish all the teams competing in Oldham all the very best of luck. Myself and the team are looking forward to meeting you all at the competition next weekend.

    We wish you all a safe journey.

    Best Regards

    Marcia x

  67. Hiyaaa, it's Shelby from Grimethorpe Milleniums. Just to say good luck to everyone at the next competition!! Can't wait to compete again(: X

  68. omg 10 days to go can't wait to see every one and all the new troupes good luck every one, see you soon,!!!!!XXXXXXXXX

  69. Its nearly that time again!!!

    12 days til the next Fabulous GBBTA competition. I would love to be there but cant make it this time.

    Good luck to all troupes and dancers and i will see you all at the next competition!

    Vicci and the baby bump

    xxxx

  70. hiiya were from stanley *lights and my friend ellie is here to say HIIYA GUYS and emmie has come to sleep and well done to all the people who went to the comp!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

  71. Hey

    Im one of the trainers from LBT .. again lol.

    Really enjoyed the comp the dancers were fabbi!!

    Just like to say well done to my girls and johnny

    Done me proud!!

    Oh yeh and id like to swap our site on your links page new site:

    www.laserlightbatontwirlersx.piczo.com

    Thanks Keep it up guys!!

    Nicolaxx

  72. hi every one what can i say about the competition at primrose/ it was a corker of a week end , all the troupes were brilliant it was a privalege to judge u all , every troupe supported each other and stayed until the end . what an atmosphere; well done to all of you and we will look forward to oldham in june from jean and derek x x x,

  73. thank u to all the parents from lbt that have put nice comments on about us trainers. every trainer knows how hard it is to train a dance troupe but its nice wen we all get thanked so thanku for all the nice comments. roll on october . trainin started already for next comp theres no rest for us. and nicola u canny get rid of lbt can u lol. c the juniors worked hard for u lol.

    love u all lbt . keep up the good work xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

  74. WELL DONE TO ALL THE GIRLS AND BOYS FOR THE ENTERTAINMENT, A BIG BIG THANK YOU TO ALL AT L.B.T. EXTRA SPECIAL THANX TO LESLEY ADELINE & NICOLA YOU DONE US ALL PROUD LOOKING FORWARD TO OCTOBER. WELL DONE TO U ALL

  75. HI STEFF, IN ANSWER TO YOUR QUESTION THERE ARE TWO TROUPES IN THE BARNSLEY AREA WHO ARE PROBABLY NEAREST TO DONY. THEY ARE GRIMETHORPE MILLENIUMS AND CRYSTAL LIGHTS. BOTH TROUPES CAN BE CONTACTED THROUGH THE ABOVE LINKS PAGE AND MY ADVICE IS TO GO SEE BOTH FOR YOURSELF AND AS THEY ARE ONLY A SHORT DISTANCE APART YOU CAN CHOOSE BY WHAT APPEALS TO YOU RATHER THAN BY THE NEAREST TO YOUR HOME. I THINK GRIMETHORPE JUST DANCE WITH GBBTA SO DO AROUND 4 COMPS A YEAR WHICH GIVES THEM MORE TIME TO 'SPECIALISE' AND CRYSTAL LIGHTS DANCE IN TWO ORGANISATIONS AND COMPETE OVER 8 WEEKENDS A YEAR AND IN EVERY SECTION AVAILABLE. HOPE THIS IS OF HELP TO YOU AND I WISH YOU LUCK. PLEASE LET ME KNOW WHAT YOU DECIDE. Vic CRYSTAL LIGHTS.

  76. Hyaa im a 16 year old girl from doncaster i love dancing and batons and poms. im froma majorettes group but unfortuanlty we dont do competitions there isnt a seniro group their so i cant dance woth the, im looking for another troupe to move to where you do competitions. i would love to go to competitions to have the experience. i think im ok with batons. is there a majorettes near doncaster where i could come and see what you do and maybe join ?? please write back :) x x x x

  77. hiya everyone.

    would just like to say thank you and well done to alby and all at gbbta. what a fantastic weekend again, they just keep getting better and better.

    well done to all troupes that took part, old and new. i must say the standard of dancing is excellent and the atmosphere is most definately electrifying.

    well done to kate grimethorpe, keep up the hard work.ur girls luv ya xxx

    cant wait for oldham now...roll on june

    see you all soon xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

  78. HI IM LAUREN FRON LBT ,JUST WANT TO SAY A MASSIVE WELL DONE TO LBT FOR WHT THEY WON AT THE WEEKEND. IM SO HAPPY WITH THE TOTS FOR WHAT WE WON. I ALSO DANCE IN TINIES AND JUNIORS, AND I ENJOYED ALL THE DANCES I DANCED IN. THE BABIES U LOOKED GOOD STICKING YOUR TOUNGES OUT. LOL.

    CAN I JUST SAY A BIG THANK U TO MY MUM LESLEY AND ADELINE FOR TRAINING ME , WITHOUT THEM WERE WOULD LBT BE? ALSO TO NICOLA WHO IS BACK TRAINING AGAIN LOL. AND IM GLAD MY MUM IS NOT STRESSED ANYMORE. LOL. SHES BEEN A NITEMARE HAHA.

    LOVE U ALL LBT

    LAUREN AGE 9 LBT ROCK XXXXXXXXXXXXXX

  79. Hiyaa... Just want to say .. well done to EVERYONE who took part in the competiton at the weekend.. you were all brilliant!.

    Also a BIG WELL DONE to Grimethorpe Millenium's .. you all tried your best.. and were fantastic!! :D Keep it up girls!

    Cant wait for next competition!

    Megan .. Grimethorpe Milleniums x x x

  80. Weekend was amazing, well done to everyone. Grimethorpe milleniums i am so proud of you all :) our little pirates were brilliant :) i love youu all. can't wait for next comp, x

  81. Hi All

    Just wanted to say a massive well done to everyone who went to the comp this weekend. Especially GMM you did us proud and cant wait to go to comp in june. thanks to kate and gail also for all the hard work you put in behind the scenes getting our girls ready. Well done to my niece Billie Jo who dances for crystal lights. Well done and keep up all the good work.

    ChristineXXXX Millie's Mum

  82. Celia (LBT Auntie)

    Hiya - Just wanted to say WELL DONE to all the Dancers in the comps this weekend. - especially LASERLIGHT BATON TWIRLERS who were absolutely fabulous, and to my two wonderful nieces Lucy and Ellie, the whole family are so proud of them both. XXCeliaXX

  83. Hiya all

    WOW what can I say,what a fantastic weekend,well done to each and every troupe who entered,we were thouroughly entertained,the lively,freindly atmosphere was amazing.

    A massive well done for our 1st time out senior military mums,we went out there for our girls we had no expectations whatsoever,but yet somehow leader and mascot picked up,fantastic what a result.

    And to my beautiful daughter Jade G.M.M.Thank you for showing great showmanship, by waiting for Sam who got joint 2nd with you, to go on stage to recieve your medals, that really showed great respect . I love you babe.Thank you for making me burst with pride,you may not be in my troupe but it doesn't make me any less proud.

    And of course my huge congratulations to ALL of Crystal lights you did fantasticly well,and Iam so proud of each and every one of you for all the hard work you put in.

    Thanks to Albert and his team for putting on such a brilliant event , roll on Oldham, can't wait.

    XXXXDAWNXXXX

  84. WELL DONE TO ALL THE DANCERS OVER THE WEEKEND, & ESPECIALLY TO LBT. YOU HAVE ALL DONE SO WELL & DONE EDINBURGH PROUD. TO WALK AWAY WINNERS 18 TIMES WAS INCREDIBLE & SHOWS FOR ALL THE HARD WORK EVERYONE PUTS IN.

    A BIG THANX MUST GO TO LESLEY, ADELINE & NICOLA FOR ALL THE TRAINING YOU DO WITH THE GIRLS & BOY WEEK AFTER WEEK. ALSO TO GRANNY JEAN FOR ALL THE COSTUMES, THEY LOOKED FANTASTIC.

    WELL DONE AGAIN & LOOK FORWARD TO OCTOBER

    XXXX

  85. Congratulations to Albert and the rest of the GBBTA committee on a successful Spring Championships!!

    This was our first weekend away with you and we all thoroughly enjoyed it. The event ran so smoothly which is a credit to the planning, organisation and fantastic teamwork that GBBTA showed throughout. The atmosphere was electric and I would like to thank everyone for all the positive comments that our team got. Well done to all performers who put in such enthusiastic and energetic displays from the Babies up to Seniors.

    It 's an absolute pleasure to be part of such a friendly Association and we look forward to the rest of the season. Unfortunately we are unable to make the Oldham competition on the 28th June however we will see you back at Primrose Valley in October.

    Finally, congatulations to East Leeds Comets for outstanding results and fantastic start to the 2009 season, I am so proud of you all!!

    Tericia xxx

  86. JUST WANT TO SAY A MASSIVE WELL DONE TO ALL THE TROUPES THAT WERE DANCING AT THE WEEKEND. AND AN ABSOLUTELY MASSIVE WELL DUN TO MY TROUPE LBT WHO WALKED AWAY AS WINNERS 18TIMES. U HAVE DUN ME SO PROUD AND THE WHOLE OF SCOTLAND PROUD. ALSO TO THE AMOUNT OF COMMENTS WE GOT ABOUT OUR BOY TWIRLER JONATHON. IT WAS CRAIG LAST YR THAT GOT JONATHON TWIRLING FOR LBT SO ID JUST LIK TO SAY THANKS TO HIM FOR ENCOURAGEING MORE BOYS TO TWIRL. LAST YR WE WERE BEGINNERS THIS YR I HAVE WALKED AWAY WITH CHAMPIONS.

    ALSO WELL DUN TO ALBERT FOR FINDING TIME TO SPEAK TO ALL TROUPE LEADERS, EVEN AT BREAKFAST TIME WEN I SEEN HIM YESTERDAY HE CAM OVER AND WAS CHATTING AWAY. SO THAT WAS REALLY NICE. U HAVE DUN WELL AGAIN AND WE WILL C U ALL IN OCT.

    ALSO A MASSIVE THANKU TO LBT FOR THROWING ME MY SUPRISE BDAY PARTY ON SAT NITE AND FOR ALL MY LOVELY PRESSIES AND CAKE ETC... I HAD A FAB NITE. AND TO ALL MY COMMITTEE FOR ALL THERE HELP IN THE 3 YRS WEVE BEEN UP AND RUNNING . ESPEACIALLY ADELINE AND JANE. LAST BUT NOT LEAST A MASSIVE WELL DUN TO MY DANCERS. THIS IS ONE TRAINER THAT IS OVER THE MOON,. I LOVE U ALL

    LOVE LESLEY TRAINER OF LBT XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX

  87. WOW WHAT A BRILL W/E. WELL ORGANISED AGAIN AND A GR8 DEAL OF FRIENDSHIP AND GOODWILL AMONGST ALL THE CONTESTANTS. I AM OF COURSE PROUD OF THE CRYSTAL LIGHTS SUCCESSES BUT IT WAS A GOOD FEW OTHER THINGS THAT CAUSED THIS OLD MAN TO BE PROUD TO STILL BELONG. I KNOW THAT I'M NOT THE ONLY ONE TO HAVE CRINGED IN THE PAST AT THE ATTITUDE OF SOME OF THE TROUPES I HAVE COME ACROSS BUT WHAT A DIFFERENCE FROM DAY ONE OF GBBTA AND THIS W/E WAS EVEN BETTER. SOME OF THE GIRLS INVOLVED IN TIES WAITED FOR THEIR RIVAL SO AS TO GO ON STAGE TOGETHER WHICH IS BRILL. THE AMOUNT OF GIRLS AND PARENTS/TRAINERS/COMMITTEE THAT WAITED AND WATCHED AND CHEERED FOR THE LAST TROUPE ON WAS HEARTWARMING. THE TROUPE WHO WERN'T COMPETING ON THE SAT BUT CAME IN JUST TO GIVE ENCOURAGEMENT TO OTHERS PUT A LUMP IN THIS OLD MANS HEART COS I DIDN'T THINK I'D EVER SEE IT AGAIN. FINALLY I'D LIKE TO THANK THE 3 LADIES FROM VARIETY CLUB AT MIDDLESBORO WHO WERE JUST DOWN ON HOLIDAY AND MADE SOME VERY GOOD COMMENTS ABOUT THE GIRLS AND THE STANDARD OF COMPETITION. I HOPE THEY FOUND THIS SITE FROM MY INSTRUCTIONS AND I HOPE YOU DO COME AGAIN 'JUST TO WATCH' TODAYS YOUTH PERFORMING JUST FOR THE HELL OF IT AND NOT FOR MONETRY OR TV GAIN.

    FINALLY MY THANKS TO ALL WHO HELPED ME THROUGHOUT THE W/E AND ALBERT AND STAFF/VOLANTEERS FOR MAKING SURE I WAS OK. THE BIG HUG FROM YOU ALB SAID FAR MORE THAN ALL THE WORDS I'VE WRITTEN IN THIS POSTING. SO THANKS TO ALL FROM Vic CRYSTAL LIGHTS MILITARY.

  88. well done too all troupes what a fantastic weekend. c u all soon xxxx

    supreme starlets xxxx

  89. WOW!!!! What a weekend it was great!

    Well done to all the troupes! Especially GMM!! See you at next comp!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

  90. Aup Everiwun, Just Like To Say Weldone To Every Single Person That Danced At Comp, It Ws Such A Thrill So Watch You All, Congrats To You All ...A Big Weldone To Crystal Lights You Did Us Proud, Specally Senior Millatry! But A Massive Weldone To My Mum Andrea, You Ant Been In A Comp Since You Was A Little Girl, And You Still Go Out And Win, Im Sooo Proud Of You, U Went Out There With Your Head High And Shon Like A Star, Love Youu.

    Also Would Like To Say Thankuu To The Judges For The Comments, And To The Whole Association For Bringing All These Troupes Togeva For A Amazing Weekend!

    Love AmyLeigh xxxxxx

  91. Hi everyone, just wanted to say well done to everyone, it was our first comps and to come away with trophies was amazing!!! I have never attended comps and was blown away with the standard and was totally inspired, we have lots to look forward to. We all had a brill weekend and every child and adult who performed all performed with professionalism and a love for the sport. Well done everyone!!!! - can't wait for the future. - Laura (Batons of Steel).

  92. What a weekend, to all fourteen troupes that entered and competed at this weekends competition and to produce so much entertainment was amazing, the improvement of all troupes was outstanding, looking forward to seeing you all at the next comp and a big well done.

    Yvonne xx

    ps Will have the photo's in the album shortly. just need a little rest !!! x

  93. To everyone at the GBBTA. Just want to say thanks for a fantastic weekend. We felt very welcome and can't wait for the next comp. See you soon x

  94. Well done to all the troupes who competed at Primrose Valley you wer all fantastic. Everyone has improved so much it was a joy to watch Keep up the good work See you all at Oldham Love Ann xx

  95. To Albert & all the GBBTA Officials

    "Thank You" ALL for a fantastic weekend. I had an absolute ball.

    I can't wait for the October weekend (I don't quite know the sleeps yet but I will be back with a countdown very soon) haha haha

    ___________________________________________

    To all the troupes - WELL DONE to each & every dancer who took part at the weekend. You were all fantastic.

    Especially the BOYS you are ALL little stars

    Everyone has improved so much since Ponds Forge and you have ALL raised your game - KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK

    See you in Oldham (28th June)

    Love

    Michael

    X

  96. Well done to all the troupes - what a brill weekend all the routines were fantastic. A BIG well done to our girls you did us proud. And a big thankyou to all who commented on how lovely our new costumes were!! Roll on the next comp xx

  97. Great competition, well done to all. Can't wait for the next one

    Lins, Brid Red Admirals (Senior Mil Ldr)

  98. how come i can't click on the gbbta logo on the homepage?? xx

  99. GOOD LUCK 4 every1 whos competing at filey this weekend!!!!! especially LBT!!!!

    woo hoo go out there and show them all wat ur made of......an show off ur lovely hair lol

    cant wait 2 c u all on wednesday.......i wish i was there wiv u all but im not..... :(

    oh well a big GOOD LUCK and remeber 2 SMILE :D

    love ur new appointed hairdresser lol

    laura xxxxxxx

  100. Heyah Everyone

    One More Sleep :O

    This Time Tomoro We Will All Be On Our Way To Filey

    Cant Wait :P

    Good Luck Everyone Especially La Classique :D

    Love You Hayley xxx

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