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2025 Canadians Sponsorship Opportunities

December 19, 2024 - The 2025 Canadian Baton Twirling Championship promises to be a spectacular event featuring Canada’s top baton twirling athletes. The event involves over 200 athletes competing on an individual basis, from compulsory events to crowd pleasers, like dance twirls and freestyles., as well as team events. The anticipated daily attendance will range from 500 to 800 fans!

By Admin at Thu, 12/19/2024 - 12:06

CBTF-Certified Adjudicators

As of January 14, 2025 - Adjudicators previously certified as S1 through S4 are currently working through a re-certification process under the revised Skills Development Program. The S1 through S4 certifications are no longer valid. The list below will be updated as these re-cerfications are processed.

SDP Adjudicator Levels

By Admin at Fri, 02/15/2013 - 20:47

2025 Canadian Qualifier Merchandise

January 14, 2025 - Pre-orders are now available for the 2025 Canadian Qualifier Merchandise! The deadline to submit your pre-orders is January 21, 2025. There will be limited merchandise available for on-site purchases (hoodies, tees, and crews, as well as some options of toques and drinkware).

https://nationscup2025.itemorder.com/

Please note the following with respect to the suppliers policies:

By Admin at Fri, 03/24/2023 - 12:58

Board Members

The current members of the CBTF Board of Directors are:

By Admin at Wed, 03/12/2008 - 21:40

2025 Technical World Championship/Nations Cup CBTF Qualifier Brochure and Entry Information

December 23, 2024 - The Brochure and Entry Information for the 2025 Technical World Championship and Nations Cup CBTF Qualifier is attached.

By Admin at Mon, 12/23/2024 - 13:15

2025 IBTF Technical WC/NC Declaration Process

December 23, 2024 - Declaration Lists for all 2025 IBTF Technical World Championship/Nations Cup disciplines are attached.

These lists are based upon information received from the declarations. They have been verified for compliance with the CBTF Declaration Policy.

By Admin at Mon, 12/23/2024 - 12:36

Judge What You See

This resource document is for Judges to provide guidance and reinforcement for what to do when an athlete’s individual routine, or group’s performance, is performed out of range, for any reason.

We always adhere to the following judging process for all levels and events.

Recognize: (to see and hear)

To perceive many things simultaneously – content of baton and body, execution of baton and body, performance and technical strengths and deficiencies. For appropriate events also consider musicality.

By Admin at Wed, 01/21/2015 - 00:51

2025 CBTF Health Certificate

As part of the athlete accreditation process, the CBTF requires that all athletes provide a Health Certificate indicating they are in generally good health and are fit to compete.

By Admin at Wed, 12/18/2024 - 11:26

Now Accepting Applications for Team Manager to 2024 IBTF Technical World Championship and Nations Cup

November 18, 2024 - The Canadian Baton Twirling Federation is now accepting applications for the position of Team Manager for the Canadian Contingent to the 2025 IBTF Technical World Championship and Nations Cup competitions in Turin, Italy.

CBTF will select two Team Managers, who will be responsible for the IBTF Technical World Championship and Nations Cup and travel with the contingent. This is an honorary position - no salary or honorarium will be paid beyond travel and living expenses.

By Admin at Sun, 11/24/2024 - 13:33

Technical Committee Members

The current members of the CBTF Technical Committee are:

By Admin at Wed, 03/12/2008 - 21:57

Age Divisions - IBTF

Latest Revision: November 2024

 

Age divisions for IBTF disciplines are different than CBTF age divisions, and an athlete's competing age is also determined differently. Please refer to the corresponding IBTF Rulebook for IBTF rules.

The IBTF competition program is divided into a two-year cycle, Technical Disciplines and Freestyle disciplines:

By Admin at Mon, 05/08/2023 - 14:34

CBTF Safe Sport and Anti-Doping

The Canadian Baton Twirling Federation (CBTF) is committed to safe sport and fair play. This section of our website will continue to be updated as this is an important part of ensuring that baton twirling in Canada is a positive and enriching sport for every person who is involved.

SAFE SPORT

The CBTF by-laws provide for the following as it pertains to safe sport:

Safe Sport Policy

Revision 1, adopted at the CBTF Board of Directors' Winter Meeting, February 4 2024.

By Admin at Tue, 11/12/2024 - 18:07

CBTF-Certified Coaches

As of Nov 10, 2024 - 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

IBTF Frequently Asked Questions Information Sheet

October 21, 2024 - At the 2024 CBTF Fall Conference, the Board requested information on the background and the option to ask more questions about moving towards IBTF.

The following is intended to be a general discussion and background information piece, and it will also include answers to questions that were specifically sent in by the provinces who chose to do so.

-- Joanne Moser, President CBTF  

By Admin at Mon, 10/28/2024 - 15:05

Intent to Compete (All Athletes) - 2025 Qualifier

Intent to compete forms must be submitted on or before Midnight CDT (adjust for your local timezone) on September 30 2024.

Declarations must be submitted using the online form. The JotForm link for the Intent to Compete Declarations for all athletes is: https://form.jotform.com/242578536392265

By Admin at Sun, 09/22/2024 - 17:26

Intent to Compete (Teams/Groups) - 2025 Qualifier

Intent to compete forms must be submitted on or before Midnight CDT (adjust for your local timezone) on September 30 2024.

Declarations must be submitted using the online form. The JotForm link for the Intent to Compete Declarations for all athletes is: https://form.jotform.com/242578029461259

By Admin at Sun, 09/22/2024 - 17:33

2025 Compulsory Set Draw

October 6, 2024 - Dana Peteleski, CBTF Technical Chair, today announced the result of the compulsory draw for the 2025 Canadian Winner/Championship, in the Level BI Freestyle division.

Level Level BI (all age divisions): SET B

By Admin at Sun, 10/06/2024 - 11:48

Direct Member Application Form

Persons who reside in provinces that do not have a CBTF-affiliated provincial association can become members of CBTF as Direct Members.

Participation in CBTF programs/events is determined by the Membership Type purchased.

Form link: https://form.jotform.com/211167234782051

By Admin at Mon, 10/07/2024 - 11:37

CBTF Sanction Request Form

October 2024: Updates effective September 2024.

The Sanction Form is a fillable PDF and supports several types of electronic signatures - typed, drawn, and also digital e-signatures.

By Admin at Sat, 10/25/2008 - 14:27

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