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.

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.

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.

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:

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.

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

Please review the entire attached document - it contains important information about the entry requirements and qualifying process that will be used to select the Canadian contingent that will participate in the 2026 IBTF World Freestyle & Rhythmic Twirl Championship and Nations Cup being hosted in Paris, France August 3-9, 2026. Please note that there are changes from the previous Canadian Team Trial cycles.

Declarations must be submitted using the online form. Intent to compete forms must be submitted on or before Midnight CDT (adjust for your local timezone) on October 22 2025. The JotForm link for the Intent to Compete Declarations for all athletes is: https://form.jotform.com/252777551020252

These Declarations must also include the $200.00 fee per athlete. This fee is held as a deposit against future Contingent expenses and will be refunded only if the athlete competes at the Canadian Team Trials but is not selected for the Contingent – if the athlete withdraws from participation in the Canadian Team Trials or World Freestyle & Rhythmic Twirl Championship and Nations Cup or does not compete in the event offered at the 2026 CBTF Canadian Championship, the deposit will not be refunded.

An interim report describing the number of declarations received in each discipline/division/level as of October 22, 2025 will be distributed to coaches by October 24, 2025. Changes to the “Intent to Compete” declaration will be accepted up until October 26, 2025 (additions or deletions).

Declarations received after October 22, 2025 must also be accompanied by a Late Declaration Fee:

Athletes and Teams that do not submit an Intent to Compete Declaration by the initial deadline of October 22, 2025 for the 2026 Canadian Team Trials may enter disciplines being offered (by the official competition entry deadline), but will be required to pay a late fee of $100 per discipline per athlete for individual/pair events and $300 per team in addition to the standard entry fee. Also, if the $200 deposit (per athlete) has not been paid, this will also be due at the time of entry.