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Steven Kopas and Nancy Lightheart, Contingent Managers, need to collect some personal and health information from each athlete so they can better serve the needs of the Contingent members.

This form also contains a release allowing team management to seek medical treatment for your child in the event of an emergency.

The Practice Gym schedule, as of May 2, is listed below.

April 26, 2017 - All coaches are expected to take a look at these lists to ensure no entries have been missed and that no one is entered in the wrong division.

We appreciate your assistance and cooperation. Errors and corrections can be reported by email to officeatcbtf [dot] ca.

March 8, 2017 - The Canadian Baton Twirling Federation is pleased to announce the selection of judges for the 2017 Canadian Winner/Championships in Saint John, New Brunswick:

The map below shows the relative locations of the 2017 Canadian Winner/Championship competition venue (Harbour Station), the Delta Mariott Saint John (Headquarters Hotel), the Canada's Best Value Inn, and the UNB Residence. Information sheets for each are also attached.

April 4, 2017 - Today the Canadian Baton Twirling Federation is pleased to announce the Team Mangers for the Canadian Contingent to the IBTF Grand Prix at WBTF International Cup in Poreč, Crotia. Jenna Jemieff has been selected as the Team Manager for the Grand Prix contingent.

CBTF Manuals are available in electronic format - in some cases they can be downloaded directly and in others they are available from the CBTF Store - refer to the lists below.

Technical Manuals

March 30, 2017 - Dana Peteleski, CBTF Technical Chair, today announced the result of the compulsory draw for the 2017 Canadian Championships (Saint John, NB).

At the 2017 Canadian Winner/Championships, athletes shall perform:

March 27, 2017 - Three CBTF athletes competed at the recent Congressional Cup 2017 Invitational competition held at Mount St. Mary's College in Emmitsburg, Maryland.

The request form for Practice Gym Rental Time (available to Provinces, Clubs, or Individuals) is attached.

Important Notes

March 10, 2017 - The Brochure and Entry Form as well as Host Hotel information for the 2017 International Cup Qualifier is attached.

Schedule

  • Saturday & Sunday: Prelims, Semi-Finals and Finals
  • Monday: Pride of Canada Contingent Clinic
  • Monday: Contingent Parents' Meeting

A few details to note:

The Judges Certification Program is divided into four sections called Modules:

Competition Directors may optionally offer the WBTF International Cup events at their Open competitions. They may offer these events in either a critique or a scored situation. Since their are no official WBTF scoresheets for these two events, the CBTF Technical Chair has issued the attached Directive for Competition Directors choosing to offer these events at their competitions.

When entering the WBTF International Cup and International Cup Qualifier, it is the responsibility of coach and athlete to enter the appropriate International Cup level based on the athlete's true proficiency of skill and experience.

WBTF rules are in place to ensure a fair and equitable competition at the International Cup, particularly in the B divisions. Any athlete who has placed in the Semi-Finals or Finals at a World Championship in any event may not compete in any B Level event at a WBTF Cup competition.

February 22, 2017 - The Canadian Baton Twirling Federation is pleased to announce the selection of the following judges for the 2017 International Cup Qualifier in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan:

  • Ron Kopas - CBTF World Judges' Rep
  • Sheri Carter - USA
  • Natalie Fehres - AB
  • Jenna Jemieff - AB
  • Catherine Lemyre - ON
  • Andrea Reid - ON

Continuing with the policy implemented in 2010, all applicants were assessed by a Judge Selection Committee on two factors:

February 14, 2017 - The Canadian Baton Twirling Federation is now accepting applications for the position of Team Manager for the Canadian Contingent to the 2017 WBTF International Cup and the 2017 IBTF Grand Prix competitions, both in Poreč, Croatia.

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.

December 10 2016 - Declaration Lists for all 2017 International Cup events are attached. Errors or omissions or corrections should be reported by email to ic2017atcbtf [dot] ca.

November 28, 2016 - Initial information regarding the International Cup Qualifier, in Saskatoon between May 19-22 2017, is attached.

In particular, please take note of:

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