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2014 Compulsory Set Draw Results

February 10, 2014 - Elan Paluck, CBTF Technical Chair, today announced the result of the compulsory draw for the 2014 Canadian Team Trials (Saskatoon), Canadian Championships (Calgary) and the World Championships (Nottingham, England).

At the 2014 World Championships, athletes in the Junior divisions shall perform:

By Admin at Tue, 02/11/2014 - 08:02

2014 Canadian Team Trials Brochure and Entry Form

The Brochure and Entry Form as well as Host Hotel information for the 2014 Canadian Team Trials is attached.

A few details to note:

By Admin at Wed, 01/22/2014 - 15:12

University of Saskatchewan and Area

The SBTA is excitedly looking forward to seeing baton twirlers from coast to coast in Saskatoon Saskatchewan, from May 16 – 19, 2014 for the Canadian Team Trials and Northern Lights Open!

By Admin at Wed, 01/22/2014 - 16:03

2014 Judge Selection Assignment Video Links

The links to the assignment video used in the 2014 Judge Selection process are listed below.

By Admin at Tue, 01/21/2014 - 16:50

Flooring

1992 FTM MOTION #54 (RATIFIED - 92 FBM - MOTION #8)
 
By Admin at Mon, 01/20/2014 - 09:47

Short Program & Compulsory Moves Webinar

January 19, 2014 - Greetings to all USTA & CBTF Coaches and Judges!

We are proud to announce the second annual educational webinar sponsored by the CBTF and the USTA. The subject of this webinar is the WBTF Short Program and Compulsories.

By Admin at Sun, 01/19/2014 - 15:20

Judges Selected for 2014 Canadian Winner/Championships

January 14, 2014 - The Canadian Baton Twirling Federation is pleased to announce the selection of judges for the 2014 Canadian Winner/Championships in Calgary, Alberta:

By Admin at Tue, 01/14/2014 - 13:54

Judges Selected for 2014 Canadian Team Trials

January 14, 2014 - The Canadian Baton Twirling Federation is pleased to announce the selection of the following judges for the 2014 Canadian Team Trials in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan:

By Admin at Tue, 01/14/2014 - 13:54

Canadian Judges to 2014 World Championships Selected

January 14, 2014 - The two judges that will represent Canada at the 2014 WBTF World Championships in Nottingham, England have been selected. Joining Ron Kopas (CBTF Judges' Rep) will be Stephanie Hewis.

By Admin at Tue, 01/14/2014 - 13:50

Head Judge Duties and Responsibilities

The Head Judge shall act as liaison between the judges’ panel and the Competition Director and personnel and shall act as the representative of the judges’ panel.  The Head Judge shall communicate any messages or instructions from the Competition Director or competition personnel before, during and after the competition.

By Admin at Tue, 10/22/2013 - 19:08

Head Judge Selection Criteria

The Head Judge shall act as liaison between the judges’ panel and the Competition Director and personnel and shall act as the representative of the judges’ panel.  The Head Judge shall communicate any messages or instructions from the Competition Director or competition personnel before, during and after the competition.

By Admin at Tue, 01/14/2014 - 08:41

Practice Judge Supervisor Policy

An important component of the CBTF Judge Certification process is the Practice Judging that a candidate is required to complete. The supervising judge in that practice judging experience plays a significant role in that process.

This CBTF Policy regarding Practice Judge Supervisors was adopted at the 2013 CBTF Fall Conference.

By Admin at Tue, 01/14/2014 - 11:21

WBTF Event Tie-Breaking Process Quick Reference

Revised September 2013.

A 'quick reference' summary of the tie-breaking process for the WBTF events is attached. It is meant as a summary tool, not as a replacement for a proper understanding of the CBTF technical rulebook.

This quick reference shows the tie-breaking requirements for different levels of competition.

 

By Admin at Tue, 01/14/2014 - 09:01

CBTF Event Tie-Breaking Process Quick Reference

Revised September 2013.

A 'quick reference' one-page summary of the tie-breaking process for the CBTF events is attached. It is meant as a summary tool, not as a replacement for a proper understanding of the CBTF technical rulebook.

This quick reference shows the tie-breaking requirements for different levels of competition.

 

By Admin at Mon, 01/13/2014 - 22:05

CBTF Competition Awards Policy

CBTF expects all Competition Directors to maintain a sporting image as they select and design awards for their competitions.

This CBTF Policy regarding Competition Awards was updated at the 2013 CBTF Fall Conference.

By Admin at Tue, 01/14/2014 - 12:06

CBTF now accepts eTransfer Payments

December 11, 2013 - Effective immedately, for select transactions the Canadian Baton Twirling Federation will now accept eTransfer payments from clubs and/or provinces. This option is not necessarily available to all, but for those that are able to use it, it’s a preferred form of payment. For the various transactions, please see below.

By Admin at Wed, 12/11/2013 - 16:50

2-Baton Webinar Series

October 1, 2013 - The CBTF Technical Committee is pleased to announce a special learning opportunity for its members...

 

By Admin at Tue, 10/01/2013 - 14:12

Pilot Projects for 2013-14

Three new pilot projects are being introduced this year. These initiatives form one part of a strategy that the CBTF Technical Committee is using to help improve Canada's international standing.

"Strong athletes are a direct product of strong coaching and judging programs."

By Admin at Thu, 10/10/2013 - 23:49

CBTF Welcomes the Nova Scotia Twirling Association

October 3, 2013 - The Canadian Baton Twirling Federation (CBTF) announced today that its Board of Directors, at their recent Fall Conference, have accepted the Nova Scotia Twirling Association (NSTA) as the provincial federation representing Nova Scotia.

The CBTF is now active with provincial organizations in eight provinces across the country:

By Admin at Thu, 10/03/2013 - 22:56

Judging Applications - 2014 Team Trials, 2014 Nationals, 2014 World Championships

September 30, 2013 - CBTF- and USTA-certified Judges are invited to submit an application to judge at the following 2014 National and International competitions.

By Admin at Mon, 09/30/2013 - 18:26

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