2009 International Cup Contingent Team Manager Selected

After reviewing applications from several candidates, Steven Kopas has been selected to be the Team Manager for the Canadian 2009 International Cup Contingent.

The selection committee consisted of: Joanne Moser (CBTF 1st Vice-President), Sandi Watt (CBTF 2nd Vice-President) and Karen Gratton (CBTF Technical Chair). The committee was chaired by Jeff Johnson (CBTF President).

Steven has a long history in baton twirling. He was a competitor from the ages of 10-20. He represented Canada at the WBTF World Championships every year from 1993 through 1997, and placed 6th in the Senior Men division at the 1997 event in Honolulu, Hawaii.

With that experience, Steven is familiar with the operation of WBTF events as well as the Canadian Contigent when travelling abroad.

Steven is also a Certified Athletic Trainer (CATA and OATA) and is qualified to perform assessment, treatment and management of injuries that may occur while competing.

Steven will be working with the Coaches and Athletes named to the 2009 WBTF International Cup Canadian Contingent in the months leading up to the event.