Myra Kirk moved that Duet Twirl be recognized as a major classification effective Jan 1, 1992. Age divisions will be as follows:

Primary 0 - 16;
Juvenile 17 - 22;
Junior 23 - 28;
Senior 29 - 34;
Collegiate 35 & over

To be reviewed in one year's time to be considered for Grand National event.

Nancy Beachin moved that, in order for an athlete to compete in a CBTF competition, the athlete's coach must be a certified Level 1 CBTF Coach.

Effective: March 31, 1994.

Sheila Rodgers moved that a Duet* that is comprised of members from two members from two (2) different provinces be allowed to qualify at provincial championships in order to compete at Canadian Championships providing it adheres to the following criteria:

1. Must place in the top 3.
2. No awards given.
3. Must not take the place of another provincial duet (ie: a duet in which both members reside in the same province)

(*Note: Motion is referring to TRANS-CANADA DUETS)

Tina Larson proposed that, when there are more than twelve (12) athletes in a single age Level C Marching Event, the competition director be allowed to split them into two or more groups. Each division would be split equally by birthdates with, in the case of an odd number of entrants, the largest number of athletes being put into the last grouping.

EXAMPLE: Level C Military 12 with 21 athletes could be split into Level C Military 12-A (10 athletes) and Level C Military 12-B (11 athletes).

Maureen Johnson proposed that Pre-Solo Dance Twirl be accepted as a CBTF Minor Event.

Effective Immediately

Alison Brown moved that Military March become an Unofficial CBTF Event.

INTENT: To phase out this event gradually, as opposed to omitting it.

Nancy Beachin proposed that Forward Motion be added as a minor event, using a standardized routine of 16 counts. This event would be held at the same time as Basic Strut using march music.

DIRECTIVE: Maureen to prepare a video tape and coaching notes of the Standard Forward Motion routine for distribution through the CBTF Library Co-Ordinator. Maureen to ask Myra Kirk to prepare score sheets and master sheets for this event. Alison to hold a Coaches Mtg. during Nationals to teach the new event to coaches. Ron to include this information in the next Judges Update.

Effective: Sept 1, 1997

Alison Brown moved that the Standard Forward Motion routine be accepted as follows:

Combination to be performed from corner 3 to corner 1 (athlete finishes to the back) and then from corner 4 to corner 2 in opposing diagonal pattern (athlete finishes to the front).

Tina Larson proposed that Basic Strut be renamed to Basic March.

Effective immediately

Sylvia Kernohan proposed that WBTF Events Open Competitions be recognized as CBTF sanctioned events.

Effective Immediately

Sylvia Kernohan proposed that tabulation for the WBTF Events Open Competitions be as follows:

Compulsory - score normally
Freestyle - minimum one round
Pairs - one round
Teams - one round
Awards - same as open competitions

Combining Freestyle and Compulsories is optional to the Competition Director.

EG: They could offer:

• Compulsories - place with the scores
• Freestyle - place with the scores
• Offer Both - combine scores for placing (ie: 25% for Compulsories and 75% for Freestyle)

Effective Immediately

Joyce Ormshaw moved that, at Provincial and National Championships, the Level A Compulsory Events will run as per the current WBTF process. The Level A athletes will perform either Set A or B. The sets will be assigned by random draw prior to music tests. Juniors and Seniors will perform opposite sets.

Note: We will follow the WBTF process of reciting the short compulsory description prior to each compulsory.

Effective Immediately

Joyce Ormshaw moved that, at Open Competitions, the Compulsory Events will run as follows:

• Level C - full set of compulsories using CBTF score sheet
• Level B - full set of compulsories using CBTF score sheet
• Level A - two full sets - A will be performed first and B will be performed second using CBTF score sheets

Effective Immediately

Karen Gratton moved that the WBTF Short Program be recognized as a Minor Event at CBTF sanctioned Type "B" and "C" Competitions. The procedure will be as follows:

1. One judge positioned on the floor per lane
2. Critique format (no placings, written comments)
3. Use WBTF standard Short Program music
4. Maximum of 2 competitors competing in the same set
5. Athletes will wear compulsory suits
6. Event will be open to all competitive athletes (ie: type A membership)

Effective September 1, 2003

Tina Larson moved that CBTF Teams be revised as follows:

Age Divisions:
- Junior (4-14.999)
- Senior (15+)

Levels:
A and B

Size:
6-8 members
Maximum 2 alternates

Effective September 1, 2003

Tina Larson moved that we implement Short Program in 2005 at Provincial and National Team Trials as per WBTF rules.

CLARIFICATION: Pending certification of a clinician from Canada in 2005 or early 2006.

Karen Gratton moved that Three Baton be accepted as a Major Event and that Grand National Three Baton be introduced effective 2005 Canadian Championships.

CLARIFICATION: Three Baton must be offered at all CBTF sanctioned open, provincial and National competitions; however, because of the high ceiling requirements for this event, it is suggested that competition brochures indicate the ceiling height of the facility.

Effective Immediately

Loranne Meek moved that CBTF recognize the following types of Open Competitions and the events that must be offered at these competitions:

1. CBTF Individual/Duet Competitions
   1. Pre-Events
   2. Solo
   3. 2-baton
   4. 3-baton
   5. Duet
   6. Medley
   7. Solo Dance Twirl
   8. Compulsory moves (optional)
2. CBTF Group Competitions
   1. Pre-Group
   2. Pom Pom Teams
   3. Dance Twirl Team
   4. CBTF Team
   5. CBTF Group
   6. Parade Corps
   7. Theme Production
3. A and/or B WBTF Open Competition
   1. Jr Women's and Men's Compulsories
   2. Sr Women's and Men's Short Program
   3. Jr and Sr Women's and Men's Freestyle
   4. Jr and Sr Pairs
   5. WBTF Teams
4. Pre-Event Competition
   1. Basic March
   2. Forward Motion
   3. Pre-Medley
   4. Pre-Solo
   5. Pre-2-Baton
   6. Pre-Solo Dance Twirl
   7. Pre-Group

Karen Gratton moved that Proposal #11, 2005 FBM be accepted as follows:

That Level C Medley consist of the first two (2) sections of the Medley routine.

Effective January 1, 2006

Karen Gratton moved that Proposal #8, 2006 STM be accepted as follows:

That CBTF adopt the WBTF International Cup Event Guidelines for Level B and Level A Solo and 2-Baton as the "CBTF Judges Solo & 2-Baton Event Guidelines". These shall be supported by video examples presented on DVDs which reflect the scoring ranges (ie: 2-3 examples per range). The existing CBTF Role Model Tapes will be replaced by these DVDs. Written descriptions called "scripts" of each example will accompany the DVDs and Guideline Chart.

Karen Gratton moved that Proposal #2 of the 2008 Winter Technical Meeting be accepted as follows:

That the group name Theme Corps be changed to "Theme Production" and be accepted as a revised Major Event.

1. Time Limit shall be 3-5 minutes (with 10 second leeway either way)
2. Batons must be twirled by all members at some point in the routine but not necessarily by all members at the same time.
3. Size shall be 10 or more members.
4. No tarp flooring.
5. Set Up & Take Down - 4:00 minutes extra time allotted.
6. Props may be handled by people other than group members during Set Up/Take Down, if necessary.
7. Judging is the same as Theme Corps with focus on entertainment and performance qualities based on General Effect.
8. Prime consideration to be given to athletes' safety and the CBTF Risk Management Policy.

Effective September 1, 2008

Karen Gratton moved that Proposal #3 of the 2008 Winter Technical Meeting be accepted as follows:

That CBTF Groups be restructured as follows:

1. Pre-Group - 3 or more members; remain the same as per current rules.
2. Dance Twirl Team - Small 3-6 members; Large-7+ members; remain the same as per current rules.
3. CBTF Team - 6-8 members; remain the same as per current WBTF rules.
4. CBTF Group - 10-20 members; remain the same as per current WBTF rules.
5. Theme Production - see Motion #17, 2008 SBM
6. Parade Corps - 10+ members; remain the same as per current rules.

Levels: C, B, A (for competitive groups)

Age Divisions: Juvenile (4-11.999) Junior (12-14.999) Senior (15+)

Effective September 1, 2008

Karen Gratton moved to accept the Pom Pom Team Proposal as prepared and presented by OBTA and to add Pom Pom Team as a CBTF Minor Event.

Intent: This will be monitored for 2 years and then reviewed and assessed by the Technical Committee & Board of Directors.

Directive: OBTA will develop role model DVDs and judging tools.

Effective September 1, 2008

Karen Gratton moved that Proposal #7 of the 2008 Winter Technical Meeting be accepted as follows:

That the minimum age to participate in all competitive Individual, Duet and Group events shall be 7 years of age as at December 31st.

Clarification: Ages 4-6 may participate in the Pre-Competitive Events Program.

Effective January 1, 2010

Karen Gratton moved to accept the amendment to Proposal #9 from the 2008 FTM that now reads:

That, while the Pom Pom Team event is in its pilot phase, a Pom Pom coach must hold any type of membership in CBTF through his/her provincial organization. Should a Pom Pom coach wish to enter his/her team into a CBTF sanctioned competition, she/he must be endorsed by a certified CBTF L2 coach.

CLARIFICATION: Although the concept was agreed upon, the wording from the 2008 FTM was changed for better clarity and understanding.

Karen Gratton moved to accept Proposal #10, 2008 FTM that reads:

That the material and role model DVD presented for the Pom Pom Team Event Booklet be approved.

CLARIFICATION: Update the booklet to include amended Proposal #9 (Motion #31, 2008 FBM).

Karen Gratton moved to accept Proposal #16, 2008 FTM that reads:

That Level B Compulsories be offered as a separate experimental event at the 2009 Canadian Championships.

INTENT: to be reviewed at the 2009 Fall Technical Meeting

Effective Jan 1, 2009

Karen Gratton moved that Proposal #1 from the March 7, 2009 Technical Committee Conference Call meeting be accepted as follows:

That the 15 B Compulsories be split into two Sets - Set A and Set B - using the same compulsory set numbers as for the Level A Compulsories. The Set Letter must be announced at least two weeks prior to the competition.

CLARIFICATION: The short explanation title for each compulsory shall be called by the announcer. Example: "Compulsory #1, RH Vertical Fingertwirls, Begin".

CLARIFICATION: Open competitions and Provincial team trials have the option to choose one Set, use the 15 compulsories (in numerical order) or have the athletes perform first Set A followed immediately by Set B.

CLARIFICATION: The Set Numbers are as follows: Set A - 1,4,6,8,9,11,14,15 Set B - 2,3,5,7,10,12,13,14

Karen Gratton moved that Parade Corps be eliminated as a CBTF event.

(Motion #31 - Board amended: Effective Date - September 2011)

Karen Gratton moved that we accept Pom Pom Teams as an official CBTF Minor Event. These teams may be offered at Provincials and Canadians as Open Events.

Effective Date: July 10, 2010

Elan Paluck moved that WBTF Drop Penalties be applied to all CBTF individual and duet events.

Implementation Date: September 1, 2012

Elan Paluck moved that Theme Production be moved to the status of a CBTF Minor Event.

Effective: September 1, 2012

Karen Gratton proposed that the following Minimum Ages shall be in effect for CBTF competitions:

CBTF PRE-COMPETITIVE EVENTS – (Motion #19, 2008 SBM) Children aged 4 and up may participate in the Pre-Competitive events.

CBTF OPEN COMPETITIONS – (Motion #19, 2008 SBM) The minimum age to enter all competitive individual/duet/group events shall be 7 years of age (as per CBTF Age Definition).

PROVINCIAL WINNER/CHAMPIONSHIP EVENTS - The minimum age to enter all competitive individual/duet/group provincial W/C events shall be 7 years of age (as per CBTF Age Definition). Primary aged groups may enter Provincial W/C group events however, should the group wish to enter Canadian W/C, it must compete in the Juvenile category.

CANADIAN WINNER/CHAMPIONSHIP EVENTS – (Motion #26, 2011 FBM re: elimination of Level BN primary & juvenile age divisions at Canadians) shall apply for all individual/duet W/C events. For W/C group events, athletes aged 7 or 8 years old (as per CBTF Age Definition) may be members of a Juvenile/Junior/Senior team. Note that a Primary group may compete in Canadian W/C group events however it must enter the Juvenile category as Primary is not offered at the national level.

CLARIFICATION: Once the Juvenile age division is fully eliminated from Canadian W/C in 2016, a possible revision to the minimum age for groups shall be reviewed.

INTERNATIONAL CUP QUALIFIER –(Motion #29, 2005 FBM) Athletes in all ICQ events must be twelve years old in the year of the International Cup Competition they are qualifying for (as per WBTF Age Definition).

PROVINCIAL AND CANADIAN TEAM TRIALS - the minimum age an athlete may enter is 7 years old (as per WBTF Age Definition) however if an athlete below the age of 12 qualifies for Worlds, she/he shall forfeit her/his position on the Canadian Contingent and shall be replaced by the next qualifying athlete who is 12 years of age or older.

Maureen Johnson moved to adopt the Extended Solo Music Pilot Project for Level BI & A at Open and Provincial Winner/Championship competitions for the 2013-14 competition season. The time will be approximately 2:15 in length.

Intent: All provinces are encouraged to participate and report back at the 2014 FTM.

Elan moved that 2014 FTM Proposal #10 be accepted:

That Junior, Senior and Collegiate athletes competing in Solo Dance Twirl shall use the current WBTF Artistic Twirl music selection.

CLARIFICATION: Primary and Juvenile athletes shall continue to use the current CBTF Solo Dance Twirl music selection.

Effective Immediately