Nancy Beachin moved that, if an athlete/duet enters and competes in a higher status level, either by error or intentionally, they will compete for comments only (no score given) and must revert back to the lower status level in that event.

Effective Jan 1/00

Myra Kirk moved that the following scale will be used as a Proficiency Scale for Levels A, B & C in Solo, Medley, Solo Dance and 2-Baton:

Jennifer Meron moved that we accept 1995 Summer Group Commission Recommendation #14 as amended which reads:

For a one year trial period, all judges critique tapes for group events be addressed to the coaches.

Effective Jan 1/96

* (See Proposal #48, 1996 FTM below)

Jennifer Meron proposed that Basic Strut, Forward Motion and all Pre-Events be evaluated on a "grading system" rather than a competitive/placement system. Levels would then be eliminated from Basic Strut.

Effective: Sept 1/97

Jennifer Meron proposed that for all Pre-Events, numerical scoring will be replaced by a descriptive term leading to a grade. The terms will be amended to: Excellent, Very Good, Good, Satisfactory.

Effective Jan 1/97

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

Effective: Sept 1/97

Jennifer Meron proposed that critique tapes for group events continue to be directed to the coach (subsequent to one year trial).

Effective Immediately (* Refers to Motion #18 - 1995 FTM)

Leisha Strachan moved that athletes must receive a minimum score in order to progress to the next status level. An athlete in a Level C Event must receive a minimum score of 2.5 in that event to proceed to Level B-N. An athlete in a Level B-N Event must receive a minimum score of 4.0 in that event to progress to Level B-I. An athlete in a Level B-I Event must receive a minimum score of 6.0 in that event to progress to Level A.

Once this score is achieved, the athlete must move to the next status level. The minimum score of 2.5 for progression from "C" to "B-N" will be implemented on January 1, 1998. The minimum score of 3.5 for progression from "B-N" to "B-I" and the minimum score for progression from "B-I" to "A" will be implemented on September 1, 1999. The need for the Protection Rule and number of first placement wins will be eliminated.

Karen Gratton moved to accept Proposal #5 of the 2002 Winter Technical Meeting which reads:

That a Judges Review System for National Team Trials be developed to track and highlight judges' scores that have changed more than 0.3 from the submitted overall degree of excellence. This will be completed by the National Judges' Rep in coordination with the Head Judge for the National Team Trials after each round of competition.

Note: Range Find sheets will be changed to reflect this system.

Effective Immediately

Karen Gratton moved that Proposal #13, 2004 FTM (Recommendation #7, L2/M1 Course Workshop, Sept 2003) be accepted as follows:

That, should the music stop during Basic March or Forward Motion, the athlete will be required to:

• Basic March - start that square again.
• Forward Motion - if performing Corner 4 to 2, start again at Corner 4; if performing Corner 3 to 1, start again at Corner 3.

Karen Gratton moved that Proposal #14, 2004 FTM (Recommendation #8, L2/M1 Course Workshop, Sept 2003) be accepted as follows:

That the judging process of lowering to the next grade in Basic March and Forward Motion when an athlete is out of step be abolished. Out of step shall be considered as to the overall effect it had on the performance and scored accordingly in the Timing/Rhythm captions of the critique forms.

Karen Gratton moved that Proposal #28, 2004 FTM be accepted as amended:

That all Corps and Teams be judged using full score sheet and by a minimum of two (2) judges plus applicable penalty judges.

CLARIFICATION: No separate caption scores are to be assigned on the masters. Judges will issue one score (and applicable penalties will be deducted).

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 #9, 2006 STM be accepted as follows:

That a judging package be created that includes:

• CBTF Judges Solo & 2-Baton Event Guideline Charts
• A revised DVD with range examples accompanied by printed text scripts and score ranges.

This package will be available to purchase by CBTF Technical members in the fall 2006.

CLARIFICATION: Solo Dance Twirl, Medley & Duet Guideline Charts, range examples and scripts will be developed in the near future.

CLARIFICATION: These same tools for 3-Baton will be developed when the WBTF completes the Event Guidelines for this event.

Karen Gratton moved that, for Theme Production, twirling is required and will be judged as to how it is incorporated into the routine to maintain the theme and enhance the general effect.

Effective immediately

Elan Paluck moved to accept Proposal 11 from the 2010 FTM - changes to group event feedback requirements - as follows:

That, because audio cassettes and cassette players are becoming obsolete, provinces and/or competition directors shall determine the method judges are to use to give critiques/feedback/comments for group events and WBTF events at CBTF open & provincial competitions. Examples: use the existing score sheets (circle & check) or provide blank sheets for judges to write their comments on, use digital recorders.

Effective: Immediately

Elan Paluck moved to accept Proposal 13 from the 2010 FTM - revised Theme Production Score Sheet and Penalty Sheet - as follows:

To make the following revisions to the Theme Production score sheet:

• Caption Scoring will be 30 - Twirl 30 - Props 40 - Production
• Add "non-synchronic twirling" & "feature twirling" in Twirl caption
• under Exposure to Error add "(if synchronic)" after Precision & Unison under Execution
• Revise score allotment to reflect 30 points
• Penalty Sheet - add .5 for a baton drop and .5 for a prop drop
• Add Penalty Sheet - "both twirl and prop captions must be demonstrated for maximum credit"

Effective: Immediately

Elan Paluck moved that the WBTF Role Models be adopted for use in Canada.

Effective January 1, 2013