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All-Round Champion Casting Call

The All-Round Champion tv show is currently searching for youth athletes (US and Canadian, ages 11-15 years old) who excel in their sport to compete for the title of All-Round Champion, hosted by Hurdling legend Perdita Felicien.

They've featured sports like High Bar Gymnastics which featured Kyle Shewfelt as their on-screen Sport Star, and Dance with Amanda Cleghorn. This time around, they're looking for incredible BATON athletes

By Admin at Tue, 05/11/2021 - 13:11

2021 Compulsory Set Draw

April 25, 2021 - Dana Peteleski, CBTF Technical Chair, today announced the result of the compulsory draw for the 2021 Canadian Open - Virtual Indiviual Disicplines.

Level BA and Level BI (all age divisions) Women & Men: SET A

By Admin at Sun, 04/25/2021 - 22:57

2021 Canadian Open - Virtual Individual Disciplines

April 20, 2021 - The Information Package for the 2021 Canadian Open - Virtual Individual Disciplines is attached.

A few details to note:

By Admin at Tue, 04/20/2021 - 11:10

Betty Davis

Betty Davis passed away peacefully on April 14, 2021. Loving mother of Sharon (Rob) Donald. Predeceased by husband Mancel Davis.

Betty grew up on a farm near Enniskillen with her parents George and Vera Stillman. They moved to Oshawa where Betty attended O'Neill Collegiate and Vocational Institute. Betty had a 42 year career with Bell Canada. Early in her career she worked in Port Hope, Bradford and Barrie managing the switch from operator handled calls to dial. Eventually she settled in Oshawa.

By Admin at Tue, 04/20/2021 - 10:44

World Baton Twirling Championship Highlights

The first Canadian Team Trials was held in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan in May 1980 and the following athletes represented our country at the first WBTF World Championships held in Seattle, Washington in August 1980:

Manitoba Baton Inspiration Series

Manitoba Baton has created a Saturday Night Inspiration Series on Zoom. It's Free!

What is the Saturday Night Inspiration Series? It is a casual and fun Q & A where we are featuring guests who inspire us. Sessions are hosted by Kristin Macaraeg.

The lineup is, out of this world, incredible! You really won't want to miss it. We hope that you all will attend and invite your friends to join as well.

By Admin at Sun, 04/11/2021 - 20:44

2021 Canadians - Preliminary Information

The 2021 Canadians will be run as a completely virtual competition - a 'yellow style' competition, from the Competitive and Pre-Competitive Opportunities and Phases created as part of our pandemic response.

The Athlete Commission is a key part of the planning committee - watch for more exciting special event announcements from them in the months and weeks leading up to the competition.

By Admin at Sun, 03/21/2021 - 17:37

Competition Director's Handbook

CBTF Competition Director's Handbook, updated March 2021.

Change History

March 2021

  • Added instructions for handling situations when scores need to be re-flashed
  • Added instructions for handling situations when posted results need to be corrected

 

By Admin at Thu, 01/05/2017 - 13:15

2020 Introduction of Updated CBTF Event Role Models

Material from the November 2020 webinar that introduced the new CBTF role  model video and scripts, for Medley, Solo DanceTwirl, Duet, DanceTwirl Team, and PomPom Team events.

The CBTF Role Model Video page is also on the website. The written descriptions are also attached below, for reference.

 

By Admin at Mon, 11/23/2020 - 11:15

Freestyle and Pair Entry Guidelines and Content Restrictions

November 15, 2020 - At the 2020 Fall Conference, Freestyle and Pair Requirements and Content Restrictions were approved and are effective January 1, 2021. These Suggested Requirements and Content Restrictions have been packaged into the attached document, for easy reference.

By Admin at Sun, 11/15/2020 - 09:58

2020 Annual General Meeting Minutes

By Admin at Sun, 09/13/2020 - 12:30

Revised Solo DanceTwirl Scoresheet Webinar and Tools

Material from the November 2020 webinar that reviewed the new Solo DanceTwirl scoresheet and provided some tools for judging the Solo DanceTwirl event.

 

By Admin at Mon, 11/09/2020 - 17:40

CBTF Complaints Policy and Procedures

The Complaints Policy has been introduced as a way of addressing disagreements between CBTF Members, without invoking the more formal Grievance and Discipline processes as outlined in the CBTF Bylaws.

Approved: September 2020

By Admin at Mon, 11/02/2020 - 10:57

CBTF Complaints Officer Application Form

The CBTF Executive shall assign a current CBTF Member in Good Standing to as as the CBTF Complaints Officer.

To apply, complete the application form attached below and submit to the CBTF President. The successful applicant must also agree to and sign the CBTF Complaints Officer Non-Disclosure Agreement, also attached below.

By Admin at Mon, 11/02/2020 - 11:07

Honours and Awards Policy

GENERAL

  1. The CBTF First Vice-President shall be responsible to coordinate the nomination procedures, voting procedures and presentation of the CBTF Recognition Honours and Awards (Exception:  Lynda Garland shall coordinate all aspects of the Lynda Garland Award for Excellence).
  2. All recipients must be CBTF Members in Good Standing.
  3. All presentations shall take place during the Annual Canadian Winner/Championship competition (Exception: those given to World and International Cup participants – see below).
By Admin at Wed, 01/09/2019 - 22:38

SDP Adjudicator Course Conductors

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 CBTF SDP Adjudicators Courses are listed below.

By Admin at Wed, 02/13/2013 - 20:54

Membership Form Templates

These are sample membership forms that can be used as a template by a provincial organization (or clubs, with approval from their provincial organization). These are templates only - they must be modified to include the provincial or club organization, and be updated to reflect the correct fees for that province. English and French form templates are attached below.

By Admin at Wed, 09/23/2020 - 12:30

Resources for Coaches for Black, Indigenous, People Of Color Participants

Please review the attached list of resources as you plan for the upcoming year, and circulate it to your clubs and provincial associations.

Together We Flourish. Black Lives Matter.

By Admin at Sun, 09/13/2020 - 17:05

Organizing the Baton Twirling Foundations Practical Course

The CBTF Coaching Courses have been designed to be completed in stages. There are four stages to becoming fully certified at each coaching level:

By Admin at Wed, 09/09/2020 - 09:00

Social Media Policy

PURPOSE

Social Media is changing the way we communicate by offering people the opportunity to take part in online communities: to access information, entertain, and share content.  The CBTF recognizes that its members may take part in social media interactions and has identified the need to establish guidelines with regards to its own social media presence.

By Admin at Mon, 05/25/2020 - 07:18

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