Awards - General

1984 FEM MOTION #9** RESCINDED 99 SBM - MOTION #11
  Carrie McKitrick moved that the provinces should not be obliged to use the proposed (standardized) medal.

 

1985 SBM MOTION #??
  That CBTF purchase a "Keeper Trophy" for Christine Marks.

 

1985 FTM MOTION #?? ** RESCINDED 99 SBM - MOTION #11
  That a ruling be made that allows contest directors to give crests, medals or ribbons in both Novice and Advanced Corps and all group events to stay in line with solo awards.

 

1986 FEM MOTION #??
  That the contest director report final results of provincial, regional and national championships to Awards Chairperson.

 

1986 FTM MOTION #?? (AMENDED - 2000 FBM - Motion #20)
 

That all awards presented at the Canadian Championships and Team Trials have the following inscriptions on the medals and certificates:

  • Canadian Baton Twirling Championships or Canadian Baton Twirling Team Trials
  • The year
  • The CBTF Logo

There shall also be a designation distinquishing the difference between Level B Winner Events and Level A Championship Events.

Effective Immediately

 

1991 FTM
1991 FBM		 BOD MOTION #4 ** RESCINDED 99 SBM - MOTION #11
  Elva Taylor moved that at all open group competitions, ribbons only will be given for all levels. The ribbon must distinquish status levels.

 

1991 FTM
1991 FBM		 BOD MOTION #5 ** RESCINDED 99 SBM - MOTION #11
  Elva Taylor moved that for groups at Provincial, Regional/City Championships, first place medals, and second and third place ribbons be given. Ribbons should be of a championship nature.

 

1991 FTM
1991 FBM		 BOD MOTION #11 ** RESCINDED 99 SBM - MOTION #11
  Sally Ford moved that for groups at Provincial and Eastern/Western Regional Championships, medals be given for first and ribbons for second and third place. The award to denote the event. To be reviewed after one year of implementation.

 

1991 FTM
1991 FBM		 BOD MOTION #12 ** RESCINDED 99 SBM - MOTION #11
  Bev Latrace moved that at International Group Open Competition, medals be given for first to third.

 

1991 FTM
1991 FBM		 BOD MOTION #13 (AMENDED - 2000 FBM - Motion #21)
  Bev Latrace moved that at the Level A and B Canadian Group Championships, medals be given for first through third.

 

1991 FTM
1991 FBM		 BOD MOTION #14 (AMENDED - 2000 FBM - Motion #22)
  Bev Latrace moved that at Grand Nationals, each participant shall be given a certificate and the first place Champion shall receive a travelling trophy.

 

1991 FTM
1991 FBM		 BOD MOTION #15 (**RESCINDED - 2000 FBM - Motion #23)
  Bev Latrace moved that all Grand National Group Champions receive a crest denoting the title and year.

 

1991 FTM
1991 FBM		 BOD MOTION #16
  Elva Taylor moved that at the International Day (Canadians), each participant receive a participation ribbon supplied by CBTF.

 

1991 FTM
1991 FBM		 BOD MOTION #17 ** RESCINDED 99 SBM - MOTION #11
 

Bev Latrace moved that when crests are awarded, one crest should be given to the coach as well.

(Editor's Note: minutes do not state whether this refers to individuals or groups or both)

 

1991 FTM
1991 FBM		 BOD MOTION #18
  Elva Taylor moved that a travelling plaque be awarded to the first place winners in the International Group Advanced Competition. Travelling plaques will be donated by groups.

 

1991 JOINT MOTION #3
  Janice Tabb moved that each province strongly recommend that the CBTF awards guideline be followed for a 2 year period with the understanding that this will then be reviewed.

 

1991 JOINT MOTION #4
  Elva Taylor moved that for groups at Open Competitions, ribbons only will be given for all levels. The ribbon must distinquish status levels.

 

1991 JOINT MOTION #5
  Elva Taylor moved that for groups at Provincials, Regional/City Championships, first place medals and second and third place ribbons be given. Ribbons should be of a championship nature.

 

1991 FBM MOTION #29 ** RESCINDED - (SEE MOTION #35 92 FBM)
 

Kelly Handt moved that the following *awards* be given for individual and group competition. (recommended implementation in 1992, mandatory implementation in 1993):

AWARDS
Recommendation for 1992
Required Implementation for 1993
Groups Individuals
Open
Ribbons only
-distinquish status level		 Open
Ribbons only- 1 to 3
- distinquish status level - classification entries (over 10 ... go to 4th & 5th)
Prov., Regional/City
1st place medals
2nd & 3rd place ribbons		 Prov., Regional/City
1st to 3rd place medals
classification entries (over 10 ... go to 4th & 5th place ribbons)
  Novelty
Optional - no plaques/trophies
Provincials/Regionals (East/West)
1st place medals
2nd & 3rd place ribbons		 Provincials/Regionals (East/West)
1st to 3rd place medals
(over 10 - go to 4th & 5th place medals) Optional travel. plaques/trophies

International Open
Participation ribbons
1st to 3rd place medals
Travelling plaque
(Level A only)

 International Open
Participation ribbons
1st to 3rd place medals and appropriate gifts
(over 10 - 4th & 5th place medals)
Canadian Elite Championships Championships
1st to 3rd place medals
Travelling plaques		 Canadian Elite Championships Championships
1st to 3rd place, in presentation
4th & 5th place, medals
6th & 7th place, ribbons/rosette

Grand Nationals
Certificate for participants
Crests for all group champions/coaches
Crests for individual champions
Travelling Trophies

Unofficial
"D" Competitions - Optional

 

1991 FBM MOTION #30 **RESCINDED 99 SBM - MOTION #11
  Sally Ford moved that CBTF take financial responsibility for Grand National Awards (crests and certificates).

 

1992 FBM MOTION #35
  Karen Gratton moved that the Revised Awards Structure as presented at the October 1991 Fall Board Meeting be revoked. the exception would be future Canadian Championship and International Day awards structures which would use the 1992 Canadian Committee's written presentation as a guideline.

 

1994 FBM MOTION #8
AMENDED - 2005 FBM - MOTION #26
  Leisha Strachan moved to accept Recommendation #2 as amended from the 1994 Fall Technical Meeting regarding awards for Level A Canadian Team Trial Top Fifteen Finalists:
1st - 6th place will receive medals
7th - 15th place will receive certificates

 

1996 FTM PROPOSAL #11 (RATIFIED - 96 FBM - MOTION #13)
 

Jennifer Meron moved that for all Pre-Events, all participants will receive a ribbon, regardless of final grade.

Excellent - A - Red
Very Good - B - Blue
Good - C - White
Satisfactory - S - Green

Effective Jan 1/97

 

1999 SBM MOTION #10
 

Elva Taylor moved that the provinces be allowed to establish their own types of awards within their province.

INTENT: To maintain a sporting image

 

2000 FBM MOTION #24
AMENDED - 2004 SBM - MOTION #5
AMENDED - 2005 FBM - MOTION #26
AMENDED - BOD CONFERENCE CALL APR 13/08 - MOTION #7
 

Betty Davis moved that the following Awards Policy for the Canadian Invitational Open Competition, the Canadian Individual/Duet Championships, the Grand National Championships and the Canadian Team Trials be adopted.

GROUP EVENTS  
Invitational Open
Participation Ribbons for all
1st to 3rd place medals		 Canadians
1st to 3rd place medals
   
INDIVIDUAL EVENTS  
Invitational Open
Participation Ribbons for all
1st to 3rd place medals
(over 10 entrants - 4th & 5th place medals)		 Canadians
1st to 5th place medals
   
GRAND NATIONALS  
Certificate for all participants
1st place Travelling Trophy		  
   
CANADIAN TEAM TRIALS  

Individual Events
1st to 6th place - medal
7th to 15th place - certificate denoting placement

Pair and Team Events
1st to 6th place - medal

Others
Participation certificates

  

INTENT: All athletes will be presented their certificates at the awards ceremony.

Effective Immediately

 

2004 SBM MOTION #4
 

Brenda Cooper moved that CBTF use a generic medal for group events at Canadian Championships. Different ribbons would be used for each year.

DIRECTIVE: CBTF will run a competition to decide on a design.
INTENT: To use up medals which are currently in stock.

 

2005 FBM MOTION #32
  Cyndy Park moved that the Grand National Trophies be retired after the 2006 Canadian Championships. Traveling plaques would be used with the names and years from the trophies transferred to the plaques.

 

2008 SBM MOTION #5
  Brenda Bennett moved that Michelle Bretherick, CBTF Treasurer, be given the authority to dispose of the inventory of surplus Canadian medals from past championships through re-cycling, re-use and/or donation to other organizations.

 

2010 SBM MOTION #10 (AMENDED 2012 FBM, MOTION #29)
 

Karen Gratton moved to adopt STM Proposal #2 which reads as follows:

  • That CBTF shall offer Freestyle/Compulsories/Short Program/Pairs at the Canadian Winner/Championships
  • That level A athletes shall compete under WBTF age divisions
  • That level B athletes shall compete under CBTF age divisions
  • That Freestyle shall be combined with Compulsories/Short Program, following WBTF tabulation procedures
  • That level A and B Freestyle & Pairs shall follow the same procedure for Preliminary and Final rounds, and that this be the same procedure as for other CBTF individual events
  • That there are no Grand Nationals for the Level A Freestyle or Pairs Champions
  • That awards for the Level A & B Freestyle & Pairs follow the same procedure as for other CBTF Individual events

Effective Date: July 10, 2010

 

2012 FBM MOTION #15
  Sara Thibeault moved that the Technical Chair continue being responsible for the Grading System Medal purchases for 2012/2013.

 

2012 FBM MOTION 29 (2012 FTM Prop #14)
 

Elan Paluck moved that the following rules and procedures shall be in effect for the Canadian Level A and B Freestyle and Pair Winner/Championship Events.

Qualification Procedure

  • All level A and B freestyle and pair athletes must enter and compete at their provincials in these events and levels in the same year.

Age Divisions

  • At Canadians, Level B freestyle and pairs shall compete under CBTF age divisions (the same as other Canadian winner events with age determined as of December 31st.
  • At Canadians, Level A freestyle and pairs shall compete under WBTF age divisions (junior or senior) with age between January 1st and December 31st of the competition year.

Rounds

  • Each division shall follow the same format as other Canadian Winner/Championship events.

Compulsory Moves

  • Compulsories shall be performed by all Level B and Junior A athletes.
  • For World Championship years, upon receiving notification of the chosen compulsory set from WBTF, the Junior A athletes shall perform that same set at the Canadian Championships. Level B athletes shall perform the opposite set at the Canadian Winner event.
  • For International Cup years, CBTF officials shall draw the set number for Level A with the opposite set to be performed by Level B athletes.

Short Program

  • Short Program shall be performed by all Level A Senior athletes.

Music Tests

  • No music tests shall be run.

Grand Nationals

  • There shall be no Grand National Level A freestyle or pair championships.

Awards

  • All divisions shall be awarded to top five.
  • Type of awards and awards procedures shall be the same as for other Canadian Winner/Championship events.

Other Stipulations

  • WBTF costume rules, time limits, score sheets and masters, judging methods, tabulation procedures and other WBTF competition procedures shall apply.

CLARIFICATION: This shall rescind the 2005 motion and amend the 2010 motion

 

2013 Fall Conference MOTION #14 (2013 Pre-FTM Proposal 3)
 

Karen Gratton proposed that the following rules and procedures shall be in effect for all Provincial Level B and A Freestyle and Pair Winner/Championship Events or Level A Provincial Team Trials.

Qualification Procedure
- At Provincial Championship events, Level A Freestyle and Pairs shall compete under WBTF Age Divisions (junior or senior) with age between January 1st and December 31st of the competition year. Level B freestyle and pairs shall compete under CBTF age divisions.

Rounds
- Level B Freestyles and Pairs shall have 1 or 2 rounds (competition officials’ decision).
- In World Championship years, Level A Freestyles, Pairs and Teams shall have 2 rounds.
- In International Cup years, Level A freestyles and pairs shall have 1 or 2 rounds (competition officials’ decision).

Compulsory Moves
- Compulsory moves shall count for 25% of the athlete’s score and shall be performed by all Level B and Junior Level A athletes.
- In World Championship years, upon receiving notification of the chosen compulsory set from WBTF, the Junior Level A athletes shall perform that same set at their Provincial Team Trials. Level B athletes shall perform the opposite set.
- For International Cup years, upon receiving notification of the chosen compulsory set from the CBTF Technical Chair, the Junior Level A shall perform that same set at provincials. Level B shall perform the opposite set.

Short Program
- Short Program shall count for 25% of the athlete’s score and shall be performed by all Level A Senior athletes.

Music Tests/Costume Checks
- Unless time permits, it is not necessary that costume or music checks be run. Official music timing is done during the athlete or pair’s actual performance.

Awards
- All divisions shall be awarded to top five. Type of awards and awards procedures shall be the same as for other Provincial W/C events.

Berths
- Canadian Team Trials: Each province shall be allowed to send up to 5 entrants in each Level A freestyle/pair/team division with an additional berth earned for each Final Round placement at the previous Canadian Team Trial. There shall be no alternates sent with a Provincial Contingent.
- Canadian Winner/Championships: Level B athletes/teams or pairs that compete in their Provincial Winner event become eligible to enter and compete in that same Canadian Winner event. Level A athletes/teams or pairs that compete in their provincial Championship (in International Cup years) or Team Trial (in World Championship years) events, are eligible to enter and compete in that same Canadian event.

Other Stipulations
- WBTF costume rules, time limits, score sheets and masters, judging methods, tabulation procedures and other WBTF competition procedures shall apply.

CLARIFICATION: This shall rescind the 2009 motion/clarification

 

2013 Fall Conference MOTION #31
  I move that the CBTF adopt the Awards Policy as noted on the attached appendix. (refer to CBTF Competition Awards Policy)
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