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Skills Development Program

The Skills Development Program (SDP) is a comprehensive, progressional model for the sport of baton twirling with the focus of equal development in all three modes of twirling as well as body technique elements following the CBTF Long-Term Development strategy. The SDP strives to be a national program that builds a strong technical foundation with a consistent approach to development, terminology, and training of baton twirling and body technique skills for every twirler across Canada.

The SDP's key objective are:

By Admin at Wed, 03/12/2008 - 21:25

Return to Play - Group Guidelines

Latest Revision: September 2020

The Covid-19 Pandemic will change our approach to practicing group events moving forward. This document has been put together by all the Provincial Group Reps as a way to provide some guidance to our coaches. Please note that, before full group practicing and competing can occur, Provincial Guidelines related to social distancing may need to be relaxed and this will be different in each province.

Please follow Provincial Guidelines.  It is our commitment to maintain communication and fairness to all provinces as we navigate this situation.

By Admin at Sun, 01/16/2022 - 00:33

Membership Types

Latest Revision: September 2020

CBTF MEMBERSHIP INFORMATION

All members of the CBTF must hold a current CBTF Provincial/Territorial membership from the province/territory in which they reside, or a Direct Membership with CBTF if their province/territory does not have a CBTF-affiliated provincial organization. Individuals must be members in good standing with the provincial/territorial association in which they reside to participate in any event, activity or competition sanctioned by the CBTF.

 

CBTF MEMBERSHIP TYPES

TYPE A (Competitive)

By Admin at Sat, 01/15/2022 - 17:44

Direct Members

Latest Revision: December 2020

Definition

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 shall be determined by the Membership Type purchased.

 

Qualification for Canadian Team Trials and Winner/Championship

The following procedure shall apply to the hosting of provincial qualifying events for athletes from member provinces and athletes from non-member provinces:

By Admin at Fri, 01/14/2022 - 17:17

Canadian Contingent Code of Conduct and Penalties

Revision 1: September 2020

As a member of the CBTF Contingent, you are an ambassador for Baton Twirling in Canada and of the CBTF. This privilege is accompanied by certain expectations and responsibilities which must be followed for the entire duration specified by CBTF for which you are considered a member of the Canadian Contingent. These dates will be provided by CBTF.

By Admin at Fri, 01/14/2022 - 17:11

Content Restrictions and Suggested Requirements for Freestyle & Pair

Latest Revision: September 2020

The Content Restrictions and Suggested Requirements for Level BI/BA/A Freestyle and Pair, effective January 1 2021, are attached below.

By Admin at Fri, 01/14/2022 - 17:02

Competition 1 Coaching Course

The pre-requisites to taking the Competition 1 course are:

By Admin at Tue, 10/29/2019 - 20:20

Baton Twirling Foundations Coaching Course

This course is available for purchase through the CBTF Education Portal.

The pre-requisites to taking the Baton Twirling Foundations course are:

By Admin at Tue, 10/29/2019 - 20:17

Coach-In-Training (CIT) Course

The course and CIT Handbook are available at no charge to the applicant through the CBTF Education Portal.

The pre-requisites for taking the Coach-In-Training Course are:

By Admin at Tue, 10/29/2019 - 20:13

Coaches Certification Program

CBTF-certified coaches are governed by the CBTF Coaches Code of Conduct and Code of Ethics. The goals of the CBTF Coaching Certification program are many: 

By Admin at Tue, 06/03/2008 - 09:04

Renewed SDP Available in CanTwirl

January 12, 2022 - Now also available in the GooglePlay app store for Android devices.

By Admin at Mon, 01/10/2022 - 12:50

CBTF CanTwirl App

January 12, 2022 - Now also available in the GooglePlay app store for Android devices.

By Admin at Mon, 01/10/2022 - 12:50

Changes to CBTF Education Portal Course Enrolment

CBTF Technical members can now enrol in courses directly within the CBTF Education Portal, without have to go through the CBTF Store.

The list of course offerings is available on the 'Site home' page after logging in to the CBTF Education Portal.

Payment processing, if required, is powered by PayPal. Payment can be made by debit or credit card, OR by PayPal account (if you have one) - a PayPal account is not required.

By Admin at Fri, 12/31/2021 - 17:16

Christmas Fundraiser: CBTF + MONAT

November 25, 2021 - Steven and Kristin Kopas will be hosting a Facebook Party the weekend of December 3-5th. Facebook parties are designed to learn about the products, interact with the hosts and other guests and even win some fun prizes! You get to enjoy from the comfort of your home, with your preferred beverage without having to endure the Canadian cold weather. Can't get much better than that!

By Admin at Thu, 11/25/2021 - 09:23

Judging Applications - 2022 Team Trials, 2022 Canadian Championships

November 18, 2021 - CBTF- and USTA/WBTF-certified Judges are invited to submit an application to judge at the following 2022 National and International competitions:

By Admin at Thu, 11/18/2021 - 15:14

2022 Canadians Venue and Hotels

November 16, 2021 - The map below shows the relative locations of the 2022 Canadian Winner/Championship competition venue (Avenir Centre), the headquarters hotel (Delta Hotels Beauséjour), and our host hotels (Crowne Plaza Moncton Downtown and Coastal Inn). Information sheets with complete information for all three hotels are attached below.

By Admin at Sun, 02/23/2020 - 12:11

2021 Annual General Meeting Minutes

By Admin at Thu, 09/30/2021 - 16:22

WBTF Policy Manual: World Championships

WBTF Policy & Procedure Manual, Section 10 - World Championships (last updated September 2021).

With permission from WBTF, this section of the WBTF Policy & Procedure manual is duplicated on our website for the benefit of our Technical membership.

By Admin at Tue, 04/17/2012 - 20:04

WBTF Policy Manual: International Cup

WBTF Policy & Procedure Manual, Section 11 - International Cup (last updated February 2019).

With permission from WBTF, this section of the WBTF Policy & Procedure manual is duplicated on our website for the benefit of our Technical membership.

By Admin at Wed, 04/18/2012 - 07:41

Casting Call - Canada's Got Talent

Canada's Got Talent is back and Casting is Now Open!

We are looking for the best, most exciting and mind-blowing talent from across the nation! Does this sound like you?

By Admin at Thu, 08/05/2021 - 12:06

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