This weekend, the Alberta Baton Twirling Association will be hosting the 2012 Provincial Baton Twirling Championships at the Grant MacEwan University City Centre Campus.

Airdrie is expected to send competitors to the May 5 & 6 event, competing against athletes from Calgary, Edmonton, Spruce Grove and Stony Plain in individual and team events.

Events will include Solo, 2-Baton, 3-Baton, Duet, Solo Dance Twirl, Freestyle, and numerous other events.

The competition will run from 9am to 5pm on Saturday, and 9am to 3:30pm on Sunday.

For more information, check out www.albertabaton.com.