WBTF Championships
1981 SEM | MOTION #?? |
That each province may select five (5) teams to represent their province at provincial championships. Top five teams from each province will compete at the Canadian Championships and the selection of the Canadian Twirl Team will be made at the Canadian Championships. |
1982 SEM 1982 AGM |
MOTION #?? |
That the formation of the Twirl Canada contingent (teams and individuals) be allowed alternates. If, for any reason, the top three of individuals or first place of teams cannot attend the World Championships, an alternate is sent. Alternates are determined in descending order of final round placement. |
1982 AGM | MOTION #?? |
That the provincial associations follow the same guidelines as the National Federation pertaining to alternates on a provincial team. |
1982 FEM | MOTION #?? |
That the gifts for the World President are the responsibility of the Twirl Canada Federation for all World Championships. |
1983 SEM | MOTION #?? |
That provinces must hold preliminary rounds in all categories (junior women, senior women, mens, teams) in order to have representation at the Canadian Finals - WBTF. |
1983 SEM | MOTION #?? |
That each province be allowed to send a maximum of three (3) WBTF twirling teams to the Canadian Team Trials. |
1983 STM | MOTION #?? |
That drawing procedures for athletes for the Canadian Finals preliminary rounds would be drawn in random order by the provincial reps. (heads) at the technical meeting as per drawing procedures for Worlds in Milano. Names to be placed in one box, numbers in another box. |
1983 SEM | MOTION #?? |
That Ron Kopas be the official Twirl Canada technical chairman at the WBTF meetings as well as the head coach for the Canadian contingent. |
1983 AGM | MOTION #3 |
Pam Lepre moved that the Board of Directors support the Canadian contingent going to Rome instead of the International Clinic. |
1983 AGM | MOTION #34 |
Lynda Feingold moved that the Ontario Chapter be responsible for hosting the Canadian contingent attending the 1983 Training Camp by:
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1983 AGM | MOTION #35 |
Betty Infilise moved that $1,500 allotted in Twirl Canada budget for Italy and airfare ticket and any other concessions obtained through negotiations be divided among the official Twirl Canada delegates which may include President, Judge, Technical Chairman, Manager, Head Coach and the distribution of funds be decided upon by the Twirl Canada Executive. |
1983 AGM | MOTION #36 (AMENDED - 86 FEM - Motion #24) |
Betty Infilise moved that, after the selection of the Canadian Contingent, the Executive appoint the coaches and/or Team Managers, if applicable, taking into consideration applications received. |
1985 FTM | MOTION #12 |
Deardra Leslie moved that World Recap Meetings following World Championships be a continued procedure to be presented at Winter Meeting. |
1985 FEM | MOTION #22 |
Ron Kopas moved that entry fees for the 1986 Team Trials remain the same as previous years ($40 for individuals and $100 for teams). |
1986 STM | MOTION #29 (RATIFIED - 86 AGM - Motion #14) |
Elaine Jacobs moved that we adopt the system of giving the actual average score of the overall degree of excellence. |
1987 FTM | MOTION #4 |
Betty Infilise moved that Canada ask the WBTF to have the Junior Women's age division moved up one year to include the 15th year (Junior 0-15). |
1987 FTM | MOTION #5 (AMENDED - 88 STM) |
That Canada propose to the WBTF that tabulation procedures be verified by Technical Chairperson before the competition starts. |
1989 FBM | MOTION #2 |
Laurie Mack moved that the present policy re: travel to the Worlds by the Canadian Contingent be the same for the year 1990, with the amendment that for this year only that travel together be waived in favour of travel arranged through CBTF appointed Travel Agent. CBTF retains the right to free tickets allocated as a result of the contingent's travel arrangements. CLARIFICATION OF "CANADIAN CONTINGENT". This includes:
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1989 FBM | MOTION #3 |
Laurie Mack moved that all coaches of Canadian athletes on the Canadian Team be encouraged to assume all the rights and responsibilities of a Canadian Coach regardless of the coach's citizenship. |
1990 SEM | MOTION #3 |
Brenda Cooper moved that an individual be appointed to explore options in the area of national and international travel with other related information and return recommendations to the President by Sept 1, 1990. |
1990 FTM | MOTION #15 (AMENDED & RATIFIED - 90 FBM - Motion #18) |
Nancy Beachin moved that the CBTF Technical Rep respond to the agenda item at the WBTF, that the Canadian system be used at the WBTF Championships. |
1990 FTM | MOTION #16 (AMENDED & RATIFIED - 90 FBM - Motion #18) |
Wendy Harmen moved that the CBTF Technical Rep, on Canada's behalf, propose that the age for the WBTF Junior Freestyle for Men and Women be in their 15th year as of December 31st of the competitive year. |
1990 FEM | MOTION #9 |
Bev Latrace moved that the CBTF Executive support in principle the concept of having a team manager for Canada's 1991 WBTF Team. |
1990 FEM | MOTION #10 |
Bev Latrace moved that the official Canadian Contingent must sign and return to the Team Manager or Board Representative, the official CBTF Release Form prior to departure for the World Championships starting in 1991. Those declining to sign such a form will be excused from the Canadian Contingent. |
1990 FBM | MOTION #11 |
Deardra Leslie moved that there be a Team Manager selected prior to the 1991 Canadian Championships to accompany the Canadian Contingent to the World Championships. |
1990 FBM | RECOMMENDATION |
The duties of the Team Manager to include:
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1990 FBM | MOTION #24 |
Sylvia Day moved that as the 1990 World Trip has an $800 balance, that this should be split between the judges that represented Canada. |
1991 SBM | MOTION #15 |
Sandi Smith moved that we accept the Team Rules and Regulations for the 1991 World Championships. (refers to Canadian Contingent to the Worlds) |
1992 SBM | MOTION #22 |
Nancy Beachin moved that Canada bid for the 1994 WBTF Championships. |
1992 FTM | MOTION #95 (RATIFIED - 82 FBM - MOTION #8) (AMENDED - 2000 FTM - PROP #10 - Ratified - 2000 FBM - Mot #12) |
Loranne Meek moved that at open competitions, athletes compete in Compulsory Moves (A,B,C) in the level of their choice. This does not affect the level of Freestyle entered at Team Trials. Amendment Effective: January 1, 2001 |
1993 FBM | MOTION #39 |
Deardra Leslie moved that, for the 1994 WBTF Championships, the Canadian Team Contingent (athletes and coaches) must stay at the headquarters hotel, Sheraton Parkway, Richmond Hill, Ontario from Saturday morning, August 6 through and to include August 16, 1994. |
1993 FBM | MOTION #15 |
Deb Baumgartner moved that CBTF send a representative to the WBTF Technical Meeting scheduled for December 1993 in Toronto, Ontario. The representative being Nancy Beachin. |
1993 FBM | MOTION #16 |
Deb Baumgartner moved that CBTF send a representative to the WBTF Judges Meeting scheduled for the summer of 1994 in Toronto, Ontario. The representative being Susan Irwin. |
MAY 1994 SPEC TECH COMM MTG | MOTION #1 (RATIFIED - 94 SBM) |
Brenda Bennett moved that it will be expected that all athletes representing Canada at the World Championships, their coaches and parents must cooperate as a unified team at the Team Camp and at the World Championships to the best of their abilities. |
1995 SBM | MOTION #26 |
Sheila Rodgers moved that the CBTF send the Technical Chairperson, Theresa Eyssens, to the 1995 World (Summer) Meetings in Geneva, Switzerland. |
1995 SBM | MOTION #27 |
Karen Gratton moved that the CBTF send the CBTF Judges Rep, Ron Kopas, to represent Canada at the 1995 World (Summer) Meetings in Geneva. |
1995 SBM | MOTION #28 |
Carol Robinson moved that, if the Technical Chairperson, Theresa Eyssens, or the CBTF Judges Rep, Ron Kopas, is chosen by the 1995 World Judge Selection Committee as a judge to represent Canada at the 1995 Worlds, then CBTF would send its President, Gladys Peteleski, to represent Canada at the WBTF Board Meetings. INTENT: Whoever goes as the Judge would also fulfill their duties in the Technical Meeting or Judges Meeting. |
1995 FBM | MOTION #46 |
Ron Kopas moved that the Provincial Heads will distribute the official WBTF Technical Minutes of July/August 1995, Genoa, Italy to provincial technical chairpersons, plus distribute the official WBTF Judges Committee and combined Judges/Technical minutes of July/August 1995 to all judges within their provinces. |
1995 FBM | MOTION #47 |
Karen Gratton moved that Ron Kopas, CBTF Judges Rep, be CBTF's representative at both the 1995 WBTF Winter Judges Committee Meeting and the 1995 WBTF Winter Technical Advisors Meeting if finances are available. |
1995 FBM | MOTION #62 |
Betty Davis moved that the request for Medical Release Forms (required for athletes competing at Worlds) included in the Canadian Team Trial Entry Brochure be changed to read as follows:
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1996 SBM | MOTION #22 |
Carol Robinson moved that we use the free airline ticket from 404 Travel to send Ron Kopas to represent CBTF at the WBTF Technical/Judges Rep. Meetings during the 1996 WBTF Championships. INTENT: CBTF would subsidize his per diem & hotel expenses INTENT: Ron would be expected to sit as a judge on the World (1996) Championship Judging Panel. |
1996 SBM | MOTION #23 |
Carol Robinson moved that we send CBTF President, Gladys Peteleski, to represent CBTF at the 1996 WBTF Summer Board Meetings. |
1997 FBM | MOTION #13 |
Betty Davis moved that any athlete, under the age of 18 years, who wishes to travel with the Canadian Contingent to a World Championship must be accompanied by their coach, parent or guardian. If this arrangement is not possible then it shall be the responsibility of the parent or guardian to make satisfactory arrangements for the athlete's care. Effective immediately |
1998 SBM | MOTION #18 |
Joyce Ormshaw moved that Fashions by Mee, Saskatoon, shall be the official supplier of Track Suits to the Canadian Contingent to the World Championships. |
1998 FBM | MOTION #28 |
Cyndy Park moved that the CBTF contingent which will be going to Worlds in Daytona Beach, Florida in 1999 will be required to stay together as a team at a predetermined place by CBTF. |
1998 FBM | MOTION #29 |
Laura Jean moved that travel arrangements will be made by individual contingent members for World Travel in 1999. CBTF will arrange travel for contingent members to Worlds if requested to do so before Feb 1, 1999. INTENT: There will be no travel arrangements made by CBTF. INTENT: Travel arrangements can be made by CBTF after provincial heads survey before Feb 1/99. CLARIFICATION: CBTF will continue to make arrangements for its official delegates. |
1999 FTM | PROPOSAL #16 |
Kristine Kernohan proposed that, at the 2000 Canadian Team Trials, the provincial practices be combined with the music tests. TO BE REVIEWED AT THE 2000 FTM |
1999 FBM | MOTION #22 (AMENDED - 2001 FBM - MOTION #15) (AMENDED - 2002 SBM - MOTION #15) |
Karen Gratton moved that, in light of the new Costume Guidelines for WBTF Freestyle, Pairs and Teams developed by the WBTF (July 1999), CBTF shall also follow these Guidelines for all WBTF Events held in Canada as well as for CBTF Teams. The Guidelines are as follows:
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2000 FBM | MOTION #13 |
Laura Jean moved that the CBTF Range Find Personnel Qualifications and Job Description Policy be accepted as presented. |
2000 FBM | MOTION #17 |
Cyndy Park moved that we support and accept the Province of Saskatchewan's bid to host the 2002 World Baton Twirling Championships in Saskatoon. |
2002 SEM | MOTION #5 |
Elva Taylor moved that, in order to align with WBTF procedures, final rounds for all provincial and Canadian Team Trial events will place to a maximum of 6th place. Effective Immediately |
2002 SEM | MOTION #6 |
Elva Taylor moved that CBTF purchase the tabulation program used by WBTF to tabulate the compulsory, freestyle, pairs and team competitions in Canada. Copies of this program will be made available to each province at no charge. Effective Immediately |
2002 SEM | MOTION #7 |
Betty Davis moved that CBTF lend the walkie-talkies (2-way radios) to Saskatchewan (Elva Taylor) to be used at Worlds 2002 in the Volunteer room. |
2002 SBM | MOTION #20 |
Bill Vanderboor moved that we follow WBTF Rules regarding WBTF Events. |
Feb 03 BOD Conf Call | MOTION #1 |
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 |
Feb 03 BOD Conf Call | MOTION #2 |
Joyce Ormshaw moved that, at Open Competitions, the Compulsory Events will run as follows:
Effective Immediately |
2003 SBM | MOTION #18 |
Karen Gratton moved that all CD's and cassette tapes for Freestyle, Pair, WBTF Team and CBTF Group Events must contain only the music selection for that particular athlete/pair/group. CD's or tapes with more than one music selection will not be accepted. All CD's and tapes must be clearly labeled with the athlete/pair/group name and division. RECOMMENDATION: The time length of the music selection should also be included. Effective Immediately |
2003 SBM | MOTION #19 |
Karen Gratton moved that the music technician at a Provincial or National Team Trials shall be responsible to time the music selections during music tests and during each round of competition. Times shall be recorded on the athlete's/pair's/team's penalty sheets. Effective Immediately |
2003 SBM | MOTION #20 |
Karen Gratton moved that the duties of the Range Find Person at Provincial and National Team Trial Events be revised in the CBTF Policy Manual to include: "Check each judge's score sheet prior to flashing scores to ensure that they have scored within +/- 0.7 from the range find." CLARIFICATION: The current range find duties as stated in the Policy Manual will continue to be utilized. Effective Immediately |
2003 SBM | MOTION #21 |
Karen Gratton moved that one judge (at Team Trial events), usually the Head Judge, plus one other (in the case of two panels) are assigned as Chief Judge(s) for the panel(s). Duties would be as follows:
Effective Immediately |
2003 SBM | MOTION #22 |
Karen Gratton moved that the host organization at Provincial and National Team Trials shall provide announcers for each lane of compulsories. The announcer shall call the number of each compulsory move. Effective Immediately |
2003 SBM | MOTION #25 (AMENDED - 04 SBM -MOTION #24) |
Tina Larson moved that we implement Short Program in 2006 at Provincial and National Team Trials as per WBTF rules. CLARIFICATION: Pending certification of a clinician from Canada in 2005 or early 2006. |
2004 SBM | MOTION #21 |
Betty Davis moved that CBTF pay the cost for at least 1 of the 2 judges who attended the Short Program Seminar in Japan to conduct a seminar in the East (Ontario) and West (Alberta). These seminars should be held in the Fall of 2004. Certification will be offered if possible. NOTE: Costs to be confirmed with CBTF Treasurer in advance. |
2004 FBM | MOTION #15 |
Karen Gratton moved that Proposal #4, 2004 FTM be accepted as amended:
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2004 FBM | MOTION #51 |
Karen Gratton moved that travel arrangements for the CBTF President, Technical Chair, Judges Rep and two Judges for the trip to the 2005 Worlds and International Cup will be made by CBTF. Other members of the Contingent shall have the option to make their own travel arrangements; however, should these people prefer to have them made by CBTF, they must contact the CBTF President prior to March 1, 2005. Effective Immediately |
2004 FBM | MOTION #52 |
Karen Gratton moved that all members of the Canadian Contingent for the 2005 World Championships and International Cup held in St. Paul, MN, USA will be required to stay together in the same hotel as designated by CBTF. |
2005 FBM | MOTION #28 |
Karen Gratton moved that the following statement be added to the World Judge Selection Process:
CLARIFICATION: Extenuating circumstances will be considered by the CBTF Executive. |
2005 FBM | MOTION #35 |
Lisa Wilde moved that we accept the bid proposal from the Province of Ontario to host the 2007 World Baton Twirling Championships. |
2005 FBM | MOTION #37 |
Wendy Cruickshank moved that the CBTF Team Trial Events will allow athletes 4 years old and over to compete in all qualifiers for the WBTF Championships. Qualifying athletes will be able to compete at the WBTF Championships if they are 12 years old in the year of the competition as per WBTF minimum age requirements. |
2006 FBM | MOTION #22 |
Lisa Wilde moved that CBTF host the 2007 World Baton Twirling Championships and International Cup at Copps Coliseum in Hamilton, Ontario from Monday, July 30th to Sunday, August 5th inclusive. |
2007 FBM | MOTION #13 | ||||||||||||||||||||
Cyndy Park moved to accept the Budget prepared for the spending of the profits resulting from the 2007 World Championships.
NOTE: The remainder to be invested in a GIC to be reviewed in one year. |
2007 FBM | MOTION #15 |
Karen Gratton moved that flights for members of the Canadian Contingent be arranged by the CBTF Travel Agent so that members are able to leave from International Airports conveniently located for the contingent members. |
2007 FBM | MOTION #16 |
Jeff Johnson moved that, in consultation with Coaches and Officials on the Canadian Contingent traveling to Ireland in 2008, CBTF shall choose the accommodation venue taking into consideration the needs of the athletes. |
2007 FBM | MOTION #43 |
Karen Gratton moved that the Canadian Qualifiers held for World Championships and International Cup be held in January/February/March of the year of the competition. |
BOD E-VOTE Nov 30/08 | MOTION #1 |
Loranne Meek moved to cover the expenses to send Karen Gratton, CBTF Technical Chair and Lucinda McMaster, CBTF Judges Rep, to the WBTF Technical and Judges Committee Meetings in Ireland, February 8-10, 2008. |
EXEC E-VOTE APR 19/10 | MOTION #E05-10 |
Gail Ashcroft moved that CBTF contribute $100 USD to WBTF for the Tabulation Program. |
EXEC E-VOTE APR 19/10 | MOTION #E05-10 |
Gail Ashcroft moved that CBTF contribute $100 USD to WBTF for the Tabulation Program. |
2013 Board eVote | eVote B13-01 |
At the 2012 Fall Technical Meeting, it was unanimously agreed that Canada should send representatives to the World Dance Sport Games (WDSF) in the Women's freestyle, Men's freestyle, and Pair events. Rules/guidelines provided by the WDSF to select their contingent for the WDSF DanceSport Games in China, included:
WBTF has allotted Canada the following berths:
I therefore move that the following roster of athletes represent Canada at the WDSF games in China: Pair - Kayla McKinnon & Sara Thibeault Men's Freestyle- Matthew Johnson Compulsories and short program will not be part of the WDSF freestyle competition. Therefore, using the average average freestyle scores from the 2012 World Championships, the following Womens' freestyle roster is proposed: Women's Freestyle - Kiera West, Sara Black, Nicole Johnson, Julia Newton |
2013 Fall Conference | MOTION #9 |
I move that Michelle Bretherick be appointed Treasurer for the 2015 International Cup. |
2013 Fall Conference | MOTION #10 |
I move that Michelle Bretherick be authorized to open a new bank account to track all revenues related to the 2015 International Cup. Authorized signatures will be Michelle Bretherick and Jeff Johnson. |
2013 Fall Conference | MOTION #11 |
I move that $50,000 be transferred from CBTF Retained Earnings to the new Internal Cup bank account to fund initial expenses. The funds will be returned to the CBTF when International Cup proceeds are received. |