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2025 Qualifier Livestream

The 2025 IBTF Technical WC/NC Qualifier is UNDERWAY!

The livestream for this competition is being broadcast on the CBTF YouTube channel.

Please subscribe to our channel to receive livestream announcements and links.

By Admin at Fri, 02/21/2025 - 21:50

2024 Pan-Pacific Cup General Information

The 2024 Pan-Pacific Cup will be hosted at the Seven Chiefs Sportsplex & Jim Starlight Centre in Calgary, Alberta, from January 18 to 21, 2024.

This competition is open to all B Level, A Level, and Elite athletes from North America, South America, the Caribbean, Asia, and Oceania.

More information about the competition is available on the CBTF 2024 Pan-Pacific Cup page.

The rules for this competition are available on the WBTF 2024 Pan-Pacific Cup page.

By Admin at Thu, 10/26/2023 - 12:45

COVID-19 Impact

Updated October 20, 2022 - CBTF continues to monitor the impact of the Coronavirus on public events as it affects us during our competition season.

The 2022 Canadian Team Trials (Regina, SK) and the 2022 Canadian Winner/Championship (Moncton, NB) competitions were held in their usual form. The World Baton Twirling Federation (WBTF) held its 2022 World Championship in Turin, Italy.

At the 2022 Fall Conference, the Board of Directors rescinded the CBTF COVID Protocol for National Competitions, effective immediately.

By Admin at Thu, 03/12/2020 - 18:28

Judges Selected for 2026 Canadian Team Trials

March 8, 2026 - The Canadian Baton Twirling Federation is pleased to announce the following judges have accepted a position on the panel for the 2026 Canadian Team Trials in Oshawa, Ontario:

  • Jenna Jemieff - Head Judge
  • Sheri Carter
  • Natalie Fehres
  • Stephanie Hewis
  • Andrea James
  • Catherine Lemyre

All applicants were assessed by a Judge Selection Committee on two factors:

By Admin at Sun, 03/08/2026 - 10:09

Judges Selected for 2026 Canadian Winner/Championship

March 8, 2026 - The Canadian Baton Twirling Federation is pleased to announce the selection of the following judges for the 2026 Canadian Winner/Championship in Regina, Saskatchewan:

By Admin at Sun, 03/08/2026 - 10:06

Canadians Hotel Reservations

Reservations are now available at the two official Host Hotels for the 2026 Canadian Baton Twirling Championship and Maple Leaf Open being held July 1-5, 2026 in Regina, SK.

The map shows the relative locations of the 2026 Canadian Championship venue (University of Regina) along with the two official host hotels:

By Admin at Fri, 02/13/2026 - 10:14

Applications for Team Manager to 2026 IBTF Freestyle & Rhythmic Twirl World Championship and Nations Cup

Dec 3, 2025 - Applications for the Team Manager for the 2026 IBTF World Freestyle and Rhythmic Twirl Championship and Nations Cup are now open.

To submit an application, follow this link for information and the application forms: https://form.jotform.com/253336088312253

The deadline to apply is December 31, 2025.

By Admin at Wed, 12/03/2025 - 22:08

2026 Canadian Team Trials Schedule of Events

November 21, 2026 - The preliminary schedule for the 2026 Canadian Team Trials is outlined below.  Please note that the schedule is subject to change based on entries.  A final schedule will be posted after the entries have been processed.

By Admin at Fri, 11/21/2025 - 09:51

Judging Applications - 2026 Trials, 2026 Canadian Winner/Championship, 2026 Freestyle WC/NC

Nov 16, 2025 - Judges are invited to submit an application to judge at the following 2026 National and International competitions:

  • Canadian Team Trials – Oshawa, ON (May 14-16, 2026)
  • Canadian Winner/Championships and Maple Leaf Open – Regina, SK (July 1-5, 2026)
  • IBTF World Freestyle Championship & Nations Cup – Paris, France (August 2026)

To submit an application, complete the appropriate online JotForm:

By Admin at Sun, 11/16/2025 - 11:45

2026 Compulsory Set Draw

November 2, 2025 - Dana Peteleski, CBTF Technical Chair, today announced the result of the compulsory draw for the 2026 Canadian Winner/Championship, in the Level BI Freestyle division.

Level Level BI (all age divisions): SET A

By Admin at Sun, 11/02/2025 - 20:23