Policy

Safe Sport Policy

Revision 1, adopted at the CBTF Board of Directors' Winter Meeting, February 4 2024.

By Admin at Tue, 11/12/2024 - 18:07

Stay to Play Policy

For all CBTF designated events, all official delegation members (athletes, coaches and judges) whose primary residence is outside 100 KM from the competition venue are required to stay in the designated lodging options provided by the host organizing committee when the host committee stipulates it is a condition of event sponsorship.

Penalty:
Participants who do not comply with the policy shall be denied competition entry. The CBTF has the right to deny entry. Failure to comply will result in the mandatory fine of $500.00 per participant who fails to comply.

By Admin at Tue, 09/24/2024 - 15:21

CBTF Transgender or Gender Non-Conforming Specific Policy

Revision 1: September 2022

By Admin at Tue, 09/27/2022 - 21:48

CBTF Concussion Protocol

Revision 1: September 2022

By Admin at Tue, 09/27/2022 - 21:47

Canadian Contingent Code of Conduct and Penalties

Revision 1: September 2020

As a member of the CBTF Contingent, you are an ambassador for Baton Twirling in Canada and of the CBTF. This privilege is accompanied by certain expectations and responsibilities which must be followed for the entire duration specified by CBTF for which you are considered a member of the Canadian Contingent. These dates will be provided by CBTF.

By Admin at Fri, 01/14/2022 - 17:11

CBTF Complaints Policy and Procedures

The Complaints Policy has been introduced as a way of addressing disagreements between CBTF Members, without invoking the more formal Grievance and Discipline processes as outlined in the CBTF Bylaws.

Approved: September 2020

By Admin at Mon, 11/02/2020 - 10:57

Social Media Policy

PURPOSE

Social Media is changing the way we communicate by offering people the opportunity to take part in online communities: to access information, entertain, and share content.  The CBTF recognizes that its members may take part in social media interactions and has identified the need to establish guidelines with regards to its own social media presence.

By Admin at Mon, 05/25/2020 - 07:18

Honours and Awards Policy

GENERAL

  1. The CBTF First Vice-President shall be responsible to coordinate the nomination procedures, voting procedures and presentation of the CBTF Recognition Honours and Awards (Exception:  Lynda Garland shall coordinate all aspects of the Lynda Garland Award for Excellence).
  2. All recipients must be CBTF Members in Good Standing.
  3. All presentations shall take place during the Annual Canadian Winner/Championship competition (Exception: those given to World and International Cup participants – see below).
By Admin at Wed, 01/09/2019 - 22:38

Flag Bearer Policy

In recognition of their position and/or achievements, the following athletes shall be given the honour of carrying the Canadian Flag at the following events in a given year:

PROVINCIAL EVENTS

  • Open Competitions: Province’s choice.
    Suggestions: Provincial Athletes Rep, provincial winner or champion from previous year
  • Provincial Winner/Championship: Province’s choice.
    Suggestions: Past year’s Provincial Sr Freestyle Champion or Provincial Jr Freestyle Champion, Provincial Athletes Rep

NATIONAL EVENTS

By Admin at Sat, 01/05/2019 - 19:42

International Cup Declaration Policy

WBTF rules are in place to ensure a fair and equitable competition at the International Cup, particularly in the B divisions. Any athlete who has placed in the Semi-Finals or Finals at a World Championship in any event may not compete in any B Level event at a WBTF Cup competition.

By Admin at Wed, 03/01/2017 - 03:08