March 8, 2026 - The Canadian Baton Twirling Federation is pleased to announce the following judges have accepted a position on the panel for the 2026 Canadian Team Trials in Oshawa, Ontario:

• Jenna Jemieff - Head Judge
• Sheri Carter
• Natalie Fehres
• Stephanie Hewis
• Andrea James
• Catherine Lemyre

All applicants were assessed by a Judge Selection Committee on two factors:

• the results of a series of practical judging assignments (80%)
• their commitment to, and participation in, continuing professional development as reported on their application (20%)

The Selection Committee, appointed in November, was comprised of CBTF Technical Chair and 2025 Canadian Competition Director Dana Peteleski, CBTF Coaches Rep Amy Kalin, Loren Dermody (SK), Elan Paluck (SK), Leisha Strachan (MB), Sheryl Baraniuk (ON), and Joanne Moser (ex-officio). The CBTF Board extends its thanks to this group for the thought and consideration they exercised while determining this judging panel.

Congratulations to the selected judges, and thank you to all who applied.