January 8, 2013 - The Canadian Baton Twirling Federation is pleased to announce the selection of judges for the 2013 Canadian Winner/Championships in Moncton, New Brunswick:

• Gail Ashcroft (AB)
• Sheri Carter (USA)
• Julienne Close-Walsh (USA)
• Brenda Cooper (ON)
• Wendy Cruickshank (AB)
• Natalie Fehres (AB)
• Stephanie Hewis (ON)
• Ron Kopas (ON)
• Andrea Reid (ON)

Continuing with the policy implemented in 2010, all applicants were assessed by a Judge 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, Loranne Meek (AB), Karen Gratton (BC), Solange St. Couer (NB) and Sandi Watt (ON).  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.