March 4, 2011 - The Canadian Baton Twirling Federation is pleased to announce the selection of the following judges for the 2011 Canadian International Cup Qualifier in Calgary, Alberta:

• Ron Kopas (ON)
• Brenda Cooper (ON)
• Wendy Cruickshank (AB)
• Natalie Fehres (AB)
• Tina Larson (AB)
• Deardra Leslie (ON)

This year marked a change in the process of choosing Canada's judges to the Qualifier, developed in late 2010 under the leadership of Past Technical Chair Karen Gratton. All applicants were assessed by the Selection Committee on three factors:

• the results of a series of practical judging assignments
  
• their judging experience and other qualities as reported on their application

The Selection Committee, appointed in December, was comprised of CBTF Technical Chair Elan Paluck, CBTF Coaches Rep Kim Genton, CBTF Judges Rep Ron Kopas, Brenda Arsenault (NB), Dana Peteleski (MB), Maurice Berry (SK) and Deb Dearing (AB). The CBTF Board extends its thanks to this group for the thought and consideration they exercised while determining this judging panel.

Congratulations to the entire panel as they prepare for this exciting opportunity.