Manuals
1982 STM | MOTION #?? |
To have Judges' Handbook approved in principle and accepted for the current year with a review to be made the following year. |
1982 FEM | MOTION #?? |
That the Twirl Canada Rules and Regulations be available at a cost of $5. Postage and handling $1. |
1982 FEM | MOTION #?? |
That Barry Nye revise the Twirl Canada Policy Manual according to the discussion and input agreed to by the Executive. |
1982 FEM | MOTION #?? |
That we accept the Policy Manual as revised. |
1983 STM | MOTION #15 |
Carrie McKitrick moved that the notes on Contest Directors Manual be accepted as presented. |
1983 SEM | MOTION #?? |
That the revised Policy Manual be accepted as presented at the AGM. |
1983 FEM | MOTION #?? |
That the Corps Manual will be distributed to the Executive for approval prior to December 15, 1983. It will be approved by mail and suggestions sent to Ron Kopas. Final printing to be done through the national office for distribution. |
1983 FEM | MOTION #?? |
That the Athletes' Program to be given to athletes by provincial associations at no charge for the first copy. Binders for the program are available from the national office at a cost of $5 each plus postage and handling. |
1983 FEM | MOTION #?? |
That revisions to the Judges Manual for solo and strut and the new scale of proficiency be added to the Judges Manual. |
1983 FEM | MOTION #?? |
That we implement the Canadian Officials Handbook as soon as possible. |
1984 STM | MOTION #?? |
That the Group Manual be accepted as presented by Nancy Beachin at this meeting. |
1984 STM | MOTION #?? |
That Elaine Jacobs receive approval to make changes/corrections/additions to the Judges Manual, including clarification of practice judging. |
1984 STM | MOTION #?? |
That provincial heads will receive a supply of Officials Handbooks to be distributed in their provinces. Sandra Watt will send them out. For new judges and coaches, upon certification, they will receive a signed and numbered Handbook from Coaches and Judges Reps. |
1984 STM | MOTION #16 |
Darlene Fisher moved that we accept the Open Floor Strut Manual as written with amendments to be done at the 1985 Annual Technical Meeting. |
1984 STM | MOTION #23 |
Betty Infilise moved that Karen Thompson and Donna Jones have the mandate to prepare and complete a Contest Directors Manual by November 30, 1984. |
1984 STM | MOTION #25 |
Sandi Watt moved that the Solo Dance Twirl Manual be presented for approval at the Fall Executive Meeting for implementation immediately. |
1984 STM | MOTION #28 |
Karen Woycenko moved that the Freestyle Manual be updated and revised under the direction of Karen Woycenko. |
1984 AGM | MOTION #?? |
That the Policy Manual be approved with amendments as read. |
1984 AGM | MOTION #?? |
That, in the Policy Manual under Code of Ethics, c. Professionalism of Instructors/Coaches - #6 be removed from the Policy Manual and the Rules and Regulations (page 9). |
1984 AGM | MOTION #?? |
That, under the Code of Ethics in the Policy Manual, c. Professional he/she may be competing in that year. |
1984 FEM | MOTION #21 |
Carrie McKitrick moved that the Solo Dance Twirl Manual be sold for $15.00. |
1984 FEM | MOTION #22 |
Carrie McKitrick moved that the cost of the General Policy Manual be $5.00 including postage. |
1985 STM | MOTION #8 |
Sandra Watt moved that the provincial technical chairpersons have a supply of Official Handbooks for distribution to persons preparing for coaching and judging certification. |
1985 STM | MOTION #9 |
Karen Thompson moved that the Contest Directors' Manual be accepted in principle. |
1985 STM | MOTION #10 |
Karen Thompson moved that the Sanctioning Officer send a copy of the Contest Directors' Manual to each 1985 Contest Director as per sanctioning records. |
1985 STM | MOTION #11 (AMENDED - 1990 STM) |
Karen Thompson moved that there be a free distribution of the Contest Directors' Manual to all new contest directors who submit a written request to the Sanctioning Officer for the year 1985. |
1985 STM | MOTION #12 |
Karen Thompson moved that a fee of $5.00 be charge to interested parties who wish to purchase a Contest Directors' Manual. |
1985 STM | MOTION #18 |
Darlene Corbett moved that on page 5 of the Solo Dance Twirl Manual, the word "blanket" be deleted and add after word "assessed per error". |
1985 STM | MOTION #19 |
Darlene Corbett moved that we accept the Solo Dance Twirl Manual in principle. |
1985 SBM | MOTION #7 |
Tim King moved that each province be charged a fee of $130.00 for each member province to obtain the rights to distribute and photocopy the Athletes Manual and the 500 copies now printed by CBTF be evenly distributed between those provinces, upon receipt of payment in full. |
1985 AGM | MOTION #6 |
Pat Stevenson moved that the Contest Directors' Manual be accepted in principle as prepared by Donna Jones and Karen Thompson. |
1985 FEM | MOTION #17 |
Carrie McKitrick moved that a handling charge of $1 per manual be added to the cost of all manual orders. |
1985 FEM | MOTION #18 |
Carrie McKitrick moved that the Coaches Manual be available and distributed by the Manuals Coordinator. |
1985 FEM | MOTION #19 |
Lynda Feingold moved that the Western Vice-President is to assume the responsibility of Manuals Coordinator. |
1986 STM | MOTION #7 (RATIFIED - 1986 AGM - Motion #14) |
Sandra Watt moved that the Western Vice-President investigate the printing and distribution of the Green Record Books. |
1986 SGM | MOTION #6 |
Ron Kopas moved that a draft copy of a contest brochure be sent out to contest directors and that such a draft be included in the contest directors manual. |
1986 FEM | MOTION #25 |
Ron Kopas moved that a supply of the Officials Handbook be available for distribution to persons preparing for coaching and judging certification. |
1986 FEM | MOTION #29 |
Ron Kopas moved that the WBTF Judges Packet/Manual be $10.00 plus postage. |
1986 FEM | MOTION #30 |
Ron Kopas moved that WBTF Competitor's Handbook Rules and Regulations for Athletes be $5.00 postage included. |
1986 FEM | MOTION #35 |
Betty Infilise moved that in the Policy Manual under heading National Championships, a section be included for awards. |
1987 FTM | MOTION #15 |
That the Medley Manual is not necessary at this time. |
1988 STM | MOTION #10 |
Nancy Beachin moved that, when a CBTF manual is purchased, that all rule changes and updates pertaining to the manual be included with the manual. |
1988 STM | MOTION #12 |
Betty Infilise moved that Quebec be responsible for having the Corps Manual translated into French and that Rules and Regulations (already translated into French) should be updated. |
1989 STM | MOTION #12 |
Pat Stevenson moved that CBTF develop a manual for all levels of Compulsory Moves to be updated whenever necessary (pages to be replaced in the manual as changes are made). |
1989 FTM | MOTION #9 (RATIFIED - 1989 FBM - Motion #16) |
Betty Infilise moved that all manuals be produced in loose leaf form, pages dated at the bottom and as rules and other related information changes occur, the entire page will be updated and replaced. |
1990 SBM | MOTION #4 (AMENDED - 1990 SBM - Motion #5) |
Brenda Cooper moved that CBTF Badge Program Manuals be available at a cost of $10.00/manual by non-members. |
1990 FTM | MOTION #35 (RATIFIED - 1990 FBM - Motion #18) |
Ron Kopas moved that the National Judges Rep (Betty Infilise) and National Coaches Rep (Nancy Beachin) complete and be given authority to decide on any discrepancies of Rules and Regulations in the Corps and Team Manual and present for final ratification at the 1990 FBM. |
1990 FBM | MOTION #12 |
Deardra Leslie moved that the revised Corps Manual be accepted as presented and be made available for immediate distribution. |
1990 FBM | MOTION #14 |
Sylvia Day moved that we charge $15 for the Pre-Level 1 Coaches Manual and $25 for the Level 1 Coaches Manual. |
1990 FBM | MOTION #15 |
Elva Taylor moved that we charge $5.00 for the Badge Program Manual to CBTF members. |
1990 FBM | MOTION #22 |
Betty Infilise moved that we accept the Blue Draft of the Technical Manual - Rules and Regulations as corrected. |
1990 FBM | MOTION #23 |
Betty Infilise moved that:
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1991 FBM | MOTION #27 |
Janis Darlington moved that, if shipping and handling orders were $5.00 or more, provinces will be billed for $5.00 plus actual postage cost. |
1992 FTM | MOTION #34 (RATIFIED - 1992 FBM - Motion #8) |
Susan Irwin moved that the Athletes' Manual be accept as present acknowledging that revisions will be made. |
1992 FTM | MOTION #52 |
Jennifer Meron moved that judges receive copies of any rule changes immediately after approval and that manuals be updated after rule changes. |
1992 FTM | MOTION #77 |
Brenda Cooper moved that the CBTF Judges Association Manual be accepted as revised. |
1993 STM | MOTION #9 (RATIFIED - 1993 SBM - Motion #35) |
Linda Boyd moved that, at all sanctioned competitions, competition directors receive a full, up to date package of score sheets and that they be advised to purchase the Competition Directors Manual. |
1993 STM | MOTION #14 (AMENDED & RATIFIED - 1993 SBM - Motion #24) |
Loranne Meek moved that we accept the Draft Competition Directors' Manual with the proposed amendments. |
1993 STM | MOTION #41 (RATIFIED - 1993 SBM - Motion #18) |
Myra Kirk moved that those having corrections and additions for the Technical Manual be forwarded to Theresa Eyssens by Sept 30, 1993. |
1993 STM | MOTION #42 (RATIFIED - 1993 SBM - Motion #18) |
Susan Irwin moved that the Technical Manual be accepted as presented with amendments. |
1993 FBM | MOTION #17 |
Betty Davis moved that the cost of CBTF Official Music Tapes and Manuals be reviewed by the CBTF Treasurer and priced using the actual cost plus 10% plus postage and handling. |
1994 SBM | MOTION #15 |
Cyndy Park moved that a $20 over cost service charge be applied to the cost of CBTF Manuals effective Sept 1, 1994. |
1994 SBM | MOTION #15 |
Karen Gratton moved that the following statements be included in the Introduction of the CBTF Competition Directors' Manual and in the CBTF Technical Manual:
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1994 FBM | MOTION #39 |
Elva Taylor moved that we remove from Page 57 of the Athletes Manual "Where to Purchase Equipment" the reference to: Perfect 10, 222 Degrassi St., Toronto, Ontario, M4M 2K7, (416) 466-8830. |
1995 SBM | MOTION #17 |
Laura Jean moved that we accept the new Competition Manual as prepared and presented by Karen Gratton and endorsed by Deardra Leslie, Betty Davis and Bev Latrace with valued input from Nancy Beachin. |
1996 STM | PROPOSAL #17 (RATIFIED - 1996 SBM - Motion #13) ** RESCINDED - 1997 SEM - Motion #10 |
Tina Larson proposed that we accept the revised Group Rules and Regulations Manual as present with amendments. |
1996 SBM | MOTION #8 |
Cyndy Park moved to accept a revised CBTF Policy Manual dated this 5th of July, 1996. It is hereby understood that this Manual replaces all previously printed policy manuals currently in circulation. Previous motions that may have been changed by acceptance of this new Policy Manual will consequently become null and void. |
1996 SBM | MOTION #17 |
Sheila Rodgers moved that the revised CBTF Policy Manual (Rev #3/96) be priced at $15.00 per manual. |
1996 FBM | MOTION #11 |
Elva Taylor moved that we make the Judges' Directory available for sale at $8.00. Contact the CBTF Manual Chairperson. |
1996 FTM | PROPOSAL #5 (RATIFIED - 1996 FBM - Motion #9) |
Brenda Hall proposed that the Competition Manual (pages 5-6_ be revised to read:
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1996 FBM | MOTION #23 |
Elva Taylor moved that the Motion Handbook be made available to all members of the Executive and Coaches and Judges Reps. These Motion Handbooks are to be passed on to their successors. Motion Handbooks will be available to registered members at a cost of $50.00. Those who purchase Motion Handbooks must be responsible to request updates after January 1st of each year. |
1997 FBM | MOTION #23 (AMENDED - Motion #31 - 98 SBM) (AMENDED - Mot #23 - 2001 FBM) |
Karen Gratton moved that:
Effective Immediately |
1997 FBM | MOTION #24 ** RESCINDED - 98 SBM - Motion #32 |
Elva Taylor moved that we send a Judges Directory to the Provincial Sanction Officers as well as the Manual Co-Ordinator for CBTF. Effective Immediately |
1997 FBM | MOTION #30 |
Karen Gratton moved that sections of the CBTF Code of Conduct/Code of Ethics pertaining to coaches and judges be inserted into current Coaches and Judges Manuals. DIRECTIVE: Karen Gratton to prepare this and send to CBTF Manuals Co-Ordinator for insertion and a copy sent to each Coaches and Judges Course Conductor as soon as possible. Effective Immediately |
1998 SBM | MOTION #25 (AMENDED - 2001 SBM - Motion #19) |
Michelle Potter moved that the Process to approve CBTF Technical Manuals, Role Model Video Tapes and Technical Courses be as follows: Re: New Manuals/Tapes/Courses
Re: Updates to Manuals/Tapes/Courses
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1998 FTM | PROPOSAL #6 (RATIFIED - 98 FBM - Motion #16) |
Dana Peteleski proposed that one manual is developed to include all course levels of coaching, one manual to be developed to include all course modules of judging, and the Technical & Group Manuals to be combined into one manual. CLARIFICATION: Concern was voiced re: the cost of these longer manuals for new coaches and judges. It was pointed out that the current manuals have repetitive information and this process of combining all courses into one manual should be more efficient and more cost effective. |
1998 FTM | PROPOSAL #15 (AMENDED & RATIFIED - 98 FBM - Motion #16) |
Dana Peteleski proposed that a committee be struck to review the "Group Manual, Revision #3". Then, the manual would be set up and retyped in the CBTF Manual Format. Copies of the final draft would be given to all Board of Directors members. The committee is to be comprised of Betty Davis, Brenda Hall and Sylvia Kernohan. |
1999 SBM | MOTION #13 |
Karen Gratton moved to accept the June 1999 revision to the CBTF Group Manual with the exception of the Group Event Focuses. DIRECTIVE: The Technical Committee will further discuss the Event Focuses at the 99 FTM and the focuses will be included in all future manuals that are sold. (Meanwhile a record will be kept by the Manuals Co-Ordinator of those people who buy it without the focuses and will mail them the Focuses at a later date). |
1999 FTM | PROPOSAL #10 (Amended & RATIFIED - 99 FBM - MOTION #23) |
Jennifer Meron proposed that the revised Dance Twirl Team Event Focus be accepted with the following amendments:
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1999 FBM | MOTION # ?? (99 FTM Prop #11 rewritten by the Board) |
Karen Gratton moved that the Range Descriptions for Dance Twirl Teams, Level C Twirl Teams, Twirl Corps Twirl, M & M and G.E. captions be reduced from 7 (Written) Descriptions to 5. DIRECTIVE: Clarifications specific to Theme & Parade Corps will be added to the Corps Caption Descriptions. DIRECTIVE: Descriptions will be put into an easy-to-read chart form and Descriptions will be grouped into like sections within the chart. DIRECTIVE: To be included in the Group Manual |
2000 WTM | PROPOSAL #4 (RATIFIED - 2000 SBM - MOTION #9) |
Dana Peteleski proposed that the new Level One Coaches Manual and Course be accepted. Effective: Sept 1, 2000 |
2000 WTM | PROPOSAL #5 (RATIFIED - 2000 SBM -MOTION #9) |
Wendy Cruickshank proposed that we develop a Coaches' Creed that will be read at all CBTF Competitions and be included in all CBTF Coaches' Manuals. INTENT: The Provincial Coaches' Rep (or designate) shall read it at local and Provincial competitions; the National Coaches' Rep (or designate) shall read it at National competitions. DIRECTIVE: The Creed shall be translated into French. Effective: Sept 1, 2000 |
2001 SBM | MOTION #22 |
Karen Gratton moved to accept the amendments to Section 5.5.1, Items 3, 4 & 5 of the CBTF Group Manual "Determining the Level of a Group for the Current Competition Year" which read as follows:
Effective Immediately |
2001 SBM | MOTION #23 |
Karen Gratton moved to eliminate Section 5.5.1, Item #5, Page 5 of the CBTF Group Manual which reads:
Effective Immediately |
2001 FBM | MOTION #24 (AMENDED - 2002 SBM - MOTION #16) |
Betty Davis moved that, effective immediately, all changes, additions, and deletions to any and all CBTF programs be suspended until the year 2004. At the 2004 Summer Board Meeting, a planning session will take place and future changes and new program plans will be approved. During this 2 year period, the following should be completed:
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2002 SBM | MOTION #16 |
Karen Gratton moved that new motions shall be added into the CBTF Motion Handbook within three (3) months of each meeting. |
2004 FBM | MOTION #45 |
Karen Gratton moved that Proposal #4, Nov 2004 Technical Committee Conference Call Meeting be accepted as follows:
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2004 FBM | MOTION #53 |
Sylvia Kernohan moved that the cost of manuals, except the SDP Manual, be increased to cover postage and handling Effective Immediately |
2005 FBM | MOTION #13 |
Karen Gratton moved that Proposal #4, 2005 STM be accepted as follows:
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2005 FBM | MOTION #14 |
Karen Gratton moved that Proposal #5, 2005 STM be accepted with the noted amendment:
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2005 FBM | MOTION #39 |
Betty Davis moved that all new course materials and tools required to conduct any CBTF courses be provided to the new and existing Course Conductors. Effective Immediately |
2006 FBM | MOTION #13 |
Loranne Meek moved to appoint Kim Johnson as the CBTF Manuals Coordinator and Brenda Arsenault-LeBlanc as the CBTF Music Coordinator for the 2006-2007 year. |
2007 FBM | MOTION #10 |
Karen Gratton moved to accept the following fees for the year 2007-08:
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2007 FBM | MOTION #31 |
Karen Gratton moved that Proposal #5 of the 2007 Summer Technical Meeting be accepted as follows:
Effective Immediately |
2008 AGM | MOTION #6 |
Karen Gratton moved that these people be appointed to the following positions for a one year period:
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2008 FBM | MOTION #16 |
Sandra Watt moved that CBTF discontinue pursuing the creation of an athletes manual and create an athletes' page on the CBTF website. INTENT: The Athletes' Rep to reference the draft of the current manual for information, articles already available in there. |
2008 FBM | MOTION #32 |
Karen Gratton moved to accept Proposal #10, 2008 FTM that reads:
CLARIFICATION: Update the booklet to include amended Proposal #10 (Motion #31, 2008 FBM). |
EXEC E-VOTE Dec 16, 2008 | MOTION ?? |
Karen Gratton moved that the following revisions to CBTF Group Procedures and Rules be accepted: Re: Theme Production
Re: Other Groups
CLARIFICATION: This would bring CBTF in line with WBTF Team & Group rules that include the opening cue or starting beep. CLARIFICATION: Once approved, these changes to be added into the latest revision of the Group Manual. |
2009 SBM | MOTION #4 |
Sandra Watt moved that CBTF form a committee, chaired by 1st Vice President, Joanne Moser, to investigate the topic of the sale of CBTF Manuals to non-members and report with recommendations to the 2009 FBM. |
2009 SBM | MOTION #13 |
Karen Gratton moved to accept the revised CBTF Group Manual (as of July 3, 2009) in principle. CLARIFICATION: This allows for minor adjustments and a final review of the contents to be made prior to Sept 1, 2009. |
2009 SBM | MOTION #14 |
Karen Gratton moved that the prices for CBTF Manuals and Music Cd's remain the same for 2009-2010. |
2009 FBM | MOTION #11 (2009 FTM Prop #1) |
Karen Gratton moved that the revisions to the CBTF Group Manual be approved. |
2009 FBM | MOTION #26 (2009 FTM - Prop#15) |
Karen Gratton moved that the CBTF Coaches Creed be changed from "…shall adhere to the pursuits of CBTF" to "… shall adhere to the rules and regulations of CBTF". CLARIFICATION: Lissa Lachapelle and Brenda Arsenault-LeBlanc will update the French version to match. CLARIFICATION: This correction to be made in all coaches' manuals, CBTF manuals and in the CBTF coaches' section of the CBTF website. Effective Immediately |
2009 FBM | MOTION #40 |
Karen Gratton moved that any (non-member) individual, (non-member) club or country wishing to purchase CBTF materials may do so at double the price of what we charge CBTF members. |
2010 SBM | MOTION #13 |
Karen Gratton moved to have the following administrative manuals at no charge to members on the CBTF website:
All of the above would also be available through the CBTF Manuals Coordinator in hard copy at the CBTF approved price (which would include shipping & handling charges). Effective Date: July 10, 2010 |
2010 SBM | MOTION #14 |
Karen Gratton moved to accept the following with regards to the SDP manuals:
Effective Date: July 10, 2010 |
2010 SBM | MOTION #15 |
Karen Gratton moved that all coaching and judging course manuals be only available through the Manuals Coordinator. The manuals can either be emailed or by having a CD or hard copy mailed. The cost of an emailed or a CD copy will be half the price of a hard copy manual. CLARIFICATION: as some of these manuals are very large, the purchaser's computer must be able to handle the size before it will be sent via email. CLARIFICATION: any DVD's required for the particular course (eg: CBTF role model DVD is required for the M2/M3 courses) must be purchased through the CBTF Media Coordinator. CLARIFICATION: payments for all hard copies, CD's and DVD's must be made prior to these being sent. Cash, cheques or Paypal (through the CBTF Store) are acceptable forms of payment. CLARIFICATION: Handling fees will be determined by the Manuals Coordinator and adjusted accordingly from time based on current Canada Post rates. Effective Date: July 10, 2010 |
2010 SBM | MOTION #16 |
Karen Gratton moved that Course Conductors shall receive free CD copies of the course manuals and course conductor handbooks as well as copies of any DVDs they require for the courses they teach. Effective Date: July 10, 2010 |
2010 SBM | MOTION #17 |
Karen Gratton moved that the cost of the hard copy of the L2/M1 course manual be increased to $50 plus shipping. The pre-events booklet and pre-events DVD will be included in this price. The electronic version would be $25 including shipping. CLARIFICATION: the Manuals Coordinator shall be provided with a small number of the pre-event DVDs by the Media Coordinator so that they are included when a purchaser orders the L2/M1 manual. Effective Date: July 10, 2010 |
2010 SBM | MOTION #18 |
Karen Gratton moved that the cost of the hard copy of the M2/M3 Judges Course manual be $50.00 plus shipping. The cost of the electronic version would be $25 including shipping. CLARIFICATION: The CBTF Role Model DVD ($25.00) is to be ordered separately from the Media Coordinator. Effective Date: July 10, 2010 |
2010 SBM | MOTION #19 |
Karen Gratton moved that the cost of the hard copy of the Group Rules and Regulations Manual (revision 2, v.6, January 2010) shall be $30 plus shipping. Effective Date: July 10, 2010 |
2011 FBM | MOTION #17 |
Sara Thibeault moved to appoint Brenda Arsenault-LeBlanc to the position of Media Coordinator, which is a consolidation of music coordinator, manuals coordinator and video librarian. |
2012 SBM | MOTION #13 |
Janice Larkin moved that Course and Technical Manual Fees be left as is for the 2012-2013 season. |
2012 FBM | MOTION #10 |
Joanne Moser moved that the CBTF implement a pilot project for manual translation beginning with the L1 Manual, and allocate $500 from the Equity Project to be used for this. |
2012 FBM | MOTION #16 |
Elan Paluck moved move that the prerequisites to becoming a Skills Development Program, SDP Adjudicator, shall be as follows:
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