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The CBTF Pre-Competitive Program is designed as the entry point into competition, giving athletes a supportive and structured way to transition from recreational twirling to competitive sport.
By Admin at Tue, 12/09/2025 - 22:50
The CBTF Skills Development Program (SDP) is the national foundation for athlete growth in baton twirling, guiding participants through a structured pathway of ribbons, badges, and pins.
By Admin at Tue, 12/09/2025 - 22:49
The CBTF Long-Term Development (LTD) framework provides a clear pathway for athletes to grow in baton twirling from their first spin to lifelong participation.
By Admin at Tue, 12/09/2025 - 22:45
The Canadian Baton Twirling Federation (CBTF) offers unique opportunities for growth, skill development, community connection and competition for all ages and ability levels.
By Admin at Tue, 12/09/2025 - 22:42
Submitted By: Cassandra Frank
Importance of a Good Training Diet
There are no miracle meals that can be consumed prior to, during, or after a competition that will compensate for a poor training diet. Athletes should always eat a well-balanced diet rich in complex carbohydrates to prevent chronic energy depletion and nutritional deficiencies. Along with proper nutrition athletes should always consume lots of water to remain hydrated when training.
By Admin at Sat, 01/29/2011 - 15:09
Submitted By: Danielle Priel
Have you ever been nervous to twirl in front of judges or a lot of people? Well, you’re not alone. Many other twirlers feel the same way. Here are some mental training suggestions to boost your confidence.
By Admin at Tue, 02/22/2011 - 13:17
Submitted By: Sara Thibeault
Sometimes competition can be stressful, but if you know how to handle it, a little bit of stress can be helpful!
By Admin at Tue, 04/05/2011 - 09:20
Submitted By: Cassandra Frank
When is it Time to Throw Out Your Makeup?
All make up expires at some point and should be discarded due to health and quality concerns. Despite preservatives, bacteria will grow in makeup especially if it has not been stored properly. Bacteria can cause several mild and more severe health issues which are easily avoidable. Old makeup also lacks the smoothness and quality of new, bacteria free, makeup.
By Admin at Thu, 05/05/2011 - 20:19
The CBTF Technical Committee has approved an update to the CBTF Long-Term Athlete Development model. This model is based on the Canadian Sport Centre’s Long Term Development Model. In each phase, the Model relates the athlete's development stage to their participation in the sport.
This model is a very useful guide for coaches, athletes, and parents.
By Admin at Wed, 03/12/2008 - 10:34
Becoming a coach with the Canadian Baton Twirling Federation (CBTF) is an incredibly rewarding experience that allows you to be part of a dynamic, knowledgeable, and supportive community. CBTF offers a comprehensive certification program, interactive webinars, and an extensive online education portal filled with valuable resources to help you grow and stay current in the sport.
By Admin at Mon, 12/08/2025 - 13:41
Dec 3, 2025 - Applications for the Team Manager for the 2026 IBTF World Freestyle and Rhythmic Twirl Championship and Nations Cup are now open.
To submit an application, follow this link for information and the application forms: https://form.jotform.com/253336088312253
The deadline to apply is December 31, 2025.
By Admin at Wed, 12/03/2025 - 22:08
As of Nov 30, 2025 - This is a list of coaches and their CBTF coaching status.
There are three steps to each level of training in the CBTF Coaching program:
By Admin at Mon, 07/29/2024 - 10:49
November 21, 2026 - The preliminary schedule for the 2026 Canadian Team Trials is outlined below. Please note that the schedule is subject to change based on entries. A final schedule will be posted after the entries have been processed.
By Admin at Fri, 11/21/2025 - 09:51
As of November 20, 2025 - This is a list of all Active Judges and their CBTF Certifications.
By Admin at Wed, 09/12/2012 - 18:29
Nov 16, 2025 - Judges are invited to submit an application to judge at the following 2026 National and International competitions:
- Canadian Team Trials – Oshawa, ON (May 14-16, 2026)
- Canadian Winner/Championships and Maple Leaf Open – Regina, SK (July 1-5, 2026)
- IBTF World Freestyle Championship & Nations Cup – Paris, France (August 2026)
To submit an application, complete the appropriate online JotForm:
By Admin at Sun, 11/16/2025 - 11:45
By Admin at Wed, 05/07/2008 - 18:14
The purpose of the Master Evaluator is the analyze the performance of a Coach (at the "Trained" level) in a lesson setting to provide "Certification" status while delivering constructive feedback to improve performance. The Master Evaluator will evaluate the following areas: Lesson Planning, Planning & Organization, Instruction, Communication, and Professionalism. CBTF Master Evaluators are reviewed and selected by the CBTF Education Committee on an ongoing basis.
By Admin at Fri, 11/07/2025 - 15:07
Courses are typically arranged by the provincial organizations, so please contact the organization in your province to see what has been scheduled.
Active Course Conductors for each of the CBTF Coaching Courses are listed below.
By Admin at Wed, 10/29/2008 - 14:30
November 2, 2025 - Dana Peteleski, CBTF Technical Chair, today announced the result of the compulsory draw for the 2026 Canadian Winner/Championship, in the Level BI Freestyle division.
Level Level BI (all age divisions): SET A
By Admin at Sun, 11/02/2025 - 20:23
November 2, 2025 - Declaration Lists for all 2025 IBTF Freestyle World Championship/Nations Cup disciplines are attached.
These lists are based upon information received from the declarations. These have been verified by the coarches of the athletes who submitted declarations.
By Admin at Sun, 11/02/2025 - 14:22
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