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Latest Revision: September 2020

The Content Restrictions and Suggested Requirements for Level BI/BA/A Freestyle and Pair, effective January 1 2021, are attached below.

The pre-requisites to taking the Competition 1 course are:

This course is available for purchase through the CBTF Education Portal.

The pre-requisites to taking the Baton Twirling Foundations course are:

The course and CIT Handbook are available at no charge to the applicant through the CBTF Education Portal.

The pre-requisites for taking the Coach-In-Training Course are:

CBTF-certified coaches are governed by the CBTF Coaches Code of Conduct and Code of Ethics. The goals of the CBTF Coaching Certification program are many: 

January 12, 2022 - Now also available in the GooglePlay app store for Android devices.

January 12, 2022 - Now also available in the GooglePlay app store for Android devices.

CBTF Technical members can now enrol in courses directly within the CBTF Education Portal, without have to go through the CBTF Store.

The list of course offerings is available on the 'Site home' page after logging in to the CBTF Education Portal.

Payment processing, if required, is powered by PayPal. Payment can be made by debit or credit card, OR by PayPal account (if you have one) - a PayPal account is not required.

November 25, 2021 - Steven and Kristin Kopas will be hosting a Facebook Party the weekend of December 3-5th. Facebook parties are designed to learn about the products, interact with the hosts and other guests and even win some fun prizes! You get to enjoy from the comfort of your home, with your preferred beverage without having to endure the Canadian cold weather. Can't get much better than that!

November 18, 2021 - CBTF- and USTA/WBTF-certified Judges are invited to submit an application to judge at the following 2022 National and International competitions:

November 16, 2021 - The map below shows the relative locations of the 2022 Canadian Winner/Championship competition venue (Avenir Centre), the headquarters hotel (Delta Hotels Beauséjour), and our host hotels (Crowne Plaza Moncton Downtown and Coastal Inn). Information sheets with complete information for all three hotels are attached below.

WBTF Policy & Procedure Manual, Section 10 - World Championships (last updated September 2021).

With permission from WBTF, this section of the WBTF Policy & Procedure manual is duplicated on our website for the benefit of our Technical membership.

WBTF Policy & Procedure Manual, Section 11 - International Cup (last updated February 2019).

With permission from WBTF, this section of the WBTF Policy & Procedure manual is duplicated on our website for the benefit of our Technical membership.

Canada's Got Talent is back and Casting is Now Open!

We are looking for the best, most exciting and mind-blowing talent from across the nation! Does this sound like you?

Each year all the member Provincial organizations in CBTF are rated according to their efficiency and organizational skills when communicating with each of the following CBTF Positions: President, Past President, 1st Vice President, 2nd Vice President, Secretary, Treasurer, Technical Chairman, Coaches’ Rep, Judges Rep, Sanction Officer, Group Rep, Skills Development Officer.

A list of all recipients for these awards is available.

The CBTF Volunteer of the Year is an individual who demonstrates a strong commitment to the sport and has made a valuable contribution to the development of the sport of baton in Canada.

A list of all recipients for this award is available.

The Lynda Garland "Award For Excellence" is presented to a Canadian Baton Twirling Federation (CBTF) Coach who exemplifies excellent progressive coaching, superior technical abilities and provides innovative ideas and programs.

CBTF Lifetime Achievement Awards were set up to recognize and honour special persons who have been an inspiration to the sport of the baton twirling. Their contributions to the CBTF have played significant roles in the development of baton twirling in Canada, or at the World Federation.

A list of all recipients for this award is available.

Honorary Members have served the CBTF for a minimum of three years. Service to Provincial bodies is also taken into consideration.

“Honorary members shall have the privilege of speaking, but shall not be entitled to vote or hold office or otherwise conduct the business of the Federation. They shall, however, be entitled to all services extended by the Federation to active members.”

A list of all recipients for this award is available.

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