Canadian Championships (General)
1982 AGM | MOTION #18 |
That each province's championships and provincial team trials for world federation are the property of the provincial associations. |
1982 AGM | MOTION #33 |
Pat Stevenson moved that all athletes, regardless of marital status, be permitted to compete in any event at the 1982 Canadian Championships 3 day contest. |
1982 AGM | MOTION #41 |
Ron Kopas moved that the entry deadline be set as the latest date for entries to be postmarked for the 1983 Canadian Championships is one month prior to the contest date. |
1982 AGM | MOTION #42 |
Ron Kopas moved that the entry deadline for the 1983 Canadian Finals - World Championships be set at entries received no longer than 2 weeks prior to the contest date. |
1983 AGM | MOTION #25 |
Betty Infilise moved that individual and team entry fee for the Canadian Finals be reviewed annually at the Fall Executive Meeting. |
1983 AGM | MOTION #26 |
Karen Woycenko moved that volunteer workers and judges at the Canadian Finals be provided with lunch when working a full day. All other expenses incurred are the responsibility of the individual with the exception of the judges. |
1983 FEM | MOTION #?? |
That the technical document for hosting Canadians and International competition drafted by Betty Infilise be accepted. |
1984 SPEC SBM | MOTION #2 |
Jayne Paluck moved that the 1985 Canadian Championships and Canadian Team Trials be held in Winnipeg, Manitoba during the first week of July 1985. |
1984 AGM | MOTION #32 |
Betty Infilise moved that we keep the Canadian Championships and Canadian Team Trials together in 1985. |
1984 AGM | MOTION #41 |
Lynda Garland moved that bids to host the 1985 Canadian Championships and Canadian Team Trials be put on the agenda for the special Board of Directors Meeting. |
1985 SEM | MOTION #?? |
That the price of programs for Canadian Team Trials 1985 be 50 cents. |
1985 SEM | MOTION #?? |
That, starting in 1986, Canadian Team Trials and Canadian Championships will be assigned to each member province, alternating east and west. |
1985 AGM | MOTION #20 |
Karen Thompson moved that Ontario's bid be accepted for hosting the 1985 Canadians and Team Trials. |
1985 AGM | MOTION #21 |
Karen Thompson moved that the seven year plan (1987-1993) for Canadian Championships and Canadian Team Finals be as follows:
To be reviewed at each AGM. |
1985 FEM | MOTION #?? |
That there be a minimum of 5 judges and a maximum of 7 judges, per event, on the Canadian Team Trials' Judging Panel, effective January 1, 1986. |
1986 SEM | MOTION #?? |
That the CBTF show their appreciation to the Team Trial Judging Panel by presenting them with a gift and note of appreciation to be presented at the banquet. |
1986 FTM | MOTION #?? |
That beginner, novice and intermediate events be combined for Winner Events at Canadian Championships. |
1986 FTM | MOTION #?? |
That beginner division be run for all events offered at that competition. |
1986 FEM | MOTION #21 |
Joyce Ormshaw moved that the Saskatchewan Chapter be asked to submit a formal bid (technical document) by November 15, 1986 to host the 1987 Canadian Championships. |
1986 FEM | MOTION #22 |
Bess Little moved that the Saskatchewan Chapter present a detailed report to the Executive Committee updating the arrangements (ie: location, schedules, etc.) by November 15, 1986. (Note: refers to hosting of 1987 Canadians) |
1986 FEM | MOTION #23 |
Betty Infilise moved that the entry fees remain the same in the 1987 Team Trials as they were in the 1986 Finals. (Note: refers to Canadian Team Trials) |
1987 AGM | MOTION #17 |
Pat Stevenson moved that the 1988 Canadian Trials and Championships be hosted by the Ontario Baton Twirling Association. |
1988 SBM | MOTION #4 |
Pat Stevenson moved that the BTABC submit the bid for the 1989 Championships on or before September 1, 1988. |
1988 SBM | MOTION #5 |
Bess Little moved that the 1990 Canadian Championships and Team Trials be held in Quebec if New Brunswick cannot host these events. |
1988 SBM | MOTION #6 |
Sandra Smith moved that the Eastern Vice-President contact New Brunswick regarding the hosting of the 1990 Championships as soon as possible before the end of the 1988 Championships. |
1989 FBM | MOTION #19 |
Laurie Mack moved that CBTF make a donation to the City of Dollard-des-Ormeaux of $50.00 for the use of the Civic Centre facilities, photocopying, coffee, etc. with a card of thanks. |
1990 SEM | MOTION #10 |
Brenda Cooper moved that the judges (fees for 1990 Canadian Team Trials) stay as:
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1990 SEM | MOTION #12 |
Brenda Cooper moved that we maintain entry fees for the 1991 Canadian Team Trials as they were in 1990 being:
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1990 FBM | MOTION #9 |
Betty Davis moved that June 30th and July 1st be deleted as meeting dates from the 1991 schedule.
The rest of the contest dates will move up one day ending on July 10, 1991. |
1993 STM | MOTION #43 (Ratified - 1993 SBM - Motion #18) |
Myra Kirk moved that an alternate athlete will not be eligible to compete once the last qualifying athlete from their residing province has taken the floor due to injury or mishap at the Canadian Championships in Individual Events. |
1993 FTM | MOTION #5 (Amended & Ratified - 1993 FBM) |
Betty Davis moved that the Hosting Committee be responsible for selecting someone to read the Athletes' Creed (according to CBTF criteria) in both French and English. Selection will be assigned to the CBTF Athletes' Rep and must be approved by the CBTF BOD for Canadian Championships and Team Trials and to the Provincial Athletes' Rep and approved by the Provincial Executive for Provincial Championships and Team Trials. |
1993 FTM | MOTION #15 (Ratified - 1993 FBM) |
Theresa Eyssens moved that, for risk management purposes, the number of athletes in the designated practice area for National Team Trials be restricted to the next 7 competing athletes. |
1993 FTM | MOTION #16 (Amended & Ratified - 1993 FBM) |
Tina Larson moved that, for individual events at Canadian Championships, each athlete will be provided a 12' x 12' area for practice. This will be used to calculate the number of next competing athletes allowed in the practice area. |
1993 FTM | MOTION #17 (Ratified - 1993 FBM) |
Susan Irwin moved that during the corps competition at the Canadian Championships, only the next 2 corps to compete will be permitted in the practice area. |
1993 FTM | MOTION #18 (Ratified - 1993 FBM) |
Linda Boyd moved that during CBTF Team and Dance Twirl Team competition at Canadian Championships, only the next three competing teams be allowed into the practice area. |
1993 FTM | MOTION #19 (Ratified - 1993 FBM) |
Betty Davis moved that open practice and run through for the purpose of music test be restricted at the discretion of the Competition Director. |
1993 FBM | MOTION #7 |
Susan Irwin moved that the dates for the Provincial Team Trials and the Provincial Championships for the 1994 season be accepted as noted with acknowledgement that some dates may have to be adjusted. |
1994 SBM | MOTION #14 |
Cyndy Park moved that the 1995 Canadian Team Trials and Championships be held consecutively. |
1994 SBM | MOTION #17 |
Sharon Donald moved that we accept the proposal from New Brunswick to host the 1996 Canadian Team Trials and Championships in Moncton. |
1994 FBM | MOTION #8 |
Leisha Strachan moved to accept Recommendation #2 as amended from the 1994 Fall Technical Meeting regarding awards for Canadian Team Trials Top Fifteen finalists:
Effective Immediately |
1994 FBM | MOTION #45 |
Elva Taylor moved that CBTF assume financial responsibility for the CBTF Technical Chairperson to attend the National Team Trials and Championships - hotel, airfare and per diem. |
1994 FBM | MOTION #46 |
Elva Taylor moved that, if the host province finds it necessary to ask the Technical Chairperson to judge at the Canadian Team Trials and/or Championships, the host province will be responsible for the hotel accommodation, a percentage of the airfare and per diem for those days. |
1994 FBM | MOTION #47 |
Sharon Donald moved that the CBTF Executive be included in the decision whether the National Technical Chairperson be used to judge at Canadian Team Trials and/or Championships. |
1995 SEM | MOTION #4 |
Karen Gratton moved that we accept, with regret, the withdrawal of New Brunswick as host province for the 1996 Canadian Championships and Team Trials as per the letter dated June 15, 1995 from Herman Melanson, New Brunswick Chairperson. |
1995 FTM | MOTION #13 (Amended & Ratified - 1995 FBM - Motion #30 |
Cyndy Park moved that Motion #13 of the 95 FTM be amended to read:
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1995 FBM | MOTION #4 |
Ron Kopas moved that an official CBTF binder including a copy of the Competition Manual and all CBTF Score, Master and Tabulation Sheets including any updates be organized. This binder will be handed over to the next competition director for the Canadian Championships each year. The CBTF Sanction Officer is to prepare this binder. |
1995 FBM | MOTION #44 |
Elva Taylor moved that "International Day" be changed to Invitational Open. Effective Immediately |
1997 FTM | PROPOSAL #11 (Ratified - 97 FBM - Motion #22-A) ** RESCINDED - 99 WTM Ratified - 99 SBM - Motion #12 |
Tina Larson proposed that, in the year 2000, the Canadian Championships will only be open to Level A individuals, duets and groups. Effective January 1, 2000 |
1998 FBM | MOTION #7 |
Elva Taylor moved that the CBTF run Canadian Team Trials and Canadian Championships commencing in the year 2000. INTENT: To take concerns from the Forum to the Board Meetings to be reviewed annually. |
1998 FTM | PROPOSAL #17 (RATIFIED - Motion #16 - 98 FBM) |
Brenda Hall proposed that, for Provincial and National Winner/ Championship Individual/Duet Events, the order of performance for Semi-Final and Final Rounds will be determined by random draw. |
1998 FTM | PROPOSAL #18 (RATIFIED - Motion #16 - 98 FBM) |
Shannon Gajdos proposed that flashcard holders, scoresheets and clerks be eliminated for individual/duet events at Canadian Winner/Championship Events. Effective Immediately |
1999 SBM | MOTION #16 |
Ramona Gianasi moved that an athlete must be a Canadian citizen to hold a Canadian Individual/Duet title. |
2000 SBM | MOTION #3 |
Joyce Ormshaw moved that the 2002 Canadian Championships be held in New Brunswick. |
2000 FTM | PROPOSAL #11 (Amended & Ratified - 2000 FBM - Motion #12) |
Susan Hall proposed that, for Individual and Duet events at the Canadian Championships, a pre-determined number of sets may warm up on the competition floor as determined by the Competition Director and CBTF Technical Chair as per Risk Management guidelines and two (2) run- throughs of the music are played to determine the correct speed of the music for the next event. CLARIFICATION: Competition Directors at open and provincial competitions may employ whatever method best suits their situation (based on the number of athletes, practice area available and time restrictions) with regard for Risk Management. Effective January 1, 2001 |
2001 SBM | MOTION #18 |
Karen Gratton moved to accept Proposal #8 from the 2001 Winter Technical Meeting which reads:
DIRECTIVE: To be reviewed at the 2001 Fall Technical Meeting. |
2001 FBM | MOTION #5 |
Tina Larson moved that the host province receive 10% of the profits of the CBTF National Championships. Effective June 2002 |
2001 FBM | MOTION #26 |
Joan McNaughton moved that we remove the $500.00 per province donation to the running of Canadians for the 2002 competition. Effective January 1, 2002 |
2001 FBM | MOTION #27 |
Joan McNaughton moved that the provinces not pay the $500.00 towards Canadians 2002. Effective Immediately |
2002 SBM | MOTION #3 |
Lynne Opperman moved that the CBTF Judges at Canadians be paid their judging fees at the completion of their judging assignment. The miscellaneous fees (for example: taxis, meals, etc) to be tallied and checked by the CBTF Treasurer and then the cheques will be mailed out to the judges. Under no circumstances will monies be paid out unless receipts have been handed into the CBTF Treasurer. Effective July 13, 2002 |
2002 SBM | MOTION #24 (AMENDED - 2005 FBM - MOTION #33) |
Karen Gratton moved that provinces shall send their competitors' entries for Canadian Team Trials, Open and Winner/Championship events in one package to the Canadians Entry Processor. One provincial cheque to cover all entry fees is required as the method of payment INTENT: The Canadians Entry Processor will provide a standard form and request form for qualifiers to each Provincial Chairperson by March 31st of each year. Effective Immediately |
Feb 03 Conf Call | MOTION #3 |
Tina Larson moved that scores are to be flashed for Grand National Individual/Duet Championships. Effective Immediately |
Feb 03 Conf Call | MOTION #4 |
Janet Chisholm moved that we separate BN and BI categories in CBTF Individual and Duet Events at Provincial and National Championships. Effective Immediately |
Feb 03 Conf Call | MOTION #5 (** AMENDED - 2005 FBM -MOTION #34) (** AMENDED - 07 FBM-MOT #39) (** AMENDED - 08 SBM-MOT #15) (** AMENDED - 09 FBM -MOT #15 - see motion below) |
Joyce Ormshaw moved that the following procedure to determine rounds be used for National BN, BI and A Winner/Championship Individual & Duet Events:
Effective Immediately |
2003 SBM | MOTION #11 |
Karen Gratton moved that we accept Proposal #8 from the 2003 WTM which reads as follows:
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2003 SBM | MOTION #29 |
Tina Larson moved that athletes who qualify at their provincials for individual/duet events can choose to enter EITHER the Open OR the Winner/Championship Event at the National Championships. Effective Immediately |
2004 SBM | MOTION #13 |
Karen Gratton moved that Three Baton be accepted as a Major Event and that Grand National Three Baton be introduced effective 2005 Canadian Championships. CLARIFICATION: Three Baton must be offered at all CBTF sanctioned open, provincial and National competitions; however, because of the high ceiling requirements for this event, it is suggested that competition brochures indicate the ceiling height of the facility. Effective Immediately |
2004 FBM | MOTION #37 |
Karen Gratton moved that Proposal #32, 2004 FTM be accepted as follows:
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2004 FBM | MOTION #50 |
Karen Gratton moved that, beginning in 2006, the National Events will be held as follows:
INTENT: Whenever possible, one will be held in the East and one held in the West in a given year. Effective: January 1, 2006 |
2005 FBM | MOTION #4 (RESCINDED 2012 FBM-Motion #29 below) |
Karen Gratton moved that a Canadian Level B Freestyle and Pair Winner competition be run during Canadians. This will be offered for Junior and Senior divisions in both events. In order to qualify, athletes/pairs must have competed at their Provincials in those events in the B category. Compulsory moves will not be done - only Freestyle and Pair routines. CLARIFICATION: Further details to be determined by the CBTF Executive. |
2006 FBM | MOTION #5 |
Karen Gratton moved to accept Saskatchewan as the Host Province, working in conjunction with the CBTF, for the 2007 Canadian Team Trials and Championships. |
2006 FBM | MOTION #6 |
Lisa Wilde moved that Karen Gratton be appointed the Competition Director for the 2007 Canadian Team Trials and Championships. |
2006 FBM | MOTION #7 |
Brenda Bennett moved that the 2007 Canadian Team Trials and Championships take place over a seven (7) day period. INTENT: To be reviewed at the 2007 Fall Board Meeting. |
Feb 4/07 Board Conf Call | MOTION #2 |
Karen Gratton moved to accept the proposed Seven-Day Schedule for the 2007 Canadian Championships as a Pilot Project (ie: experiment) and as per recommendations developed by Karen Gratton and Loranne Meek. The following changes to current Canadians Procedures will be also accepted within the Pilot Project:
INTENT: A review of this Schedule will be conducted after the 2007 Canadians by Karen and Loranne with input from the Technical Committee and Board of Directors. |
2007 AGM | MOTION #5 |
Sandra Watt moved that New Brunswick's application to host the 2008 Canadian Team Trials and Championships be accepted. |
2007 FBM | MOTION #24 |
Karen Gratton moved to approve the proposed schedule for the 2008 Canadian Championships as presented. Note 1: Subject to revision & dependent upon entry numbers and other extenuating circumstances. |
2007 FBM | MOTION #25 |
Michelle Bretherick moved to approve Karen Gratton as 2008 Canadian Championships Competition Director and Brenda Arsenault-LeBlanc as Host Province Event Coordinator. |
2007 FBM | MOTION #26 |
Karen Gratton moved to approve the Budget for the 2008 Canadian Championships to be held in Moncton, NB as presented. |
2007 FBM | MOTION #27 |
Karen Gratton moved that Proposal #1 of the 2007 Summer Technical Meeting be accepted as follows: "That 5 scoring judges are used for Group Grand Nationals to be consistent with Individual Grand Nationals plus penalty and timing judges as necessary." |
2007 FBM | MOTION #38 |
Karen Gratton moved Proposal #16 of the 2007 Summer Technical Meeting be accepted as follows:
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2007 FBM | MOTION #40 |
Karen Gratton moved that Proposal #18 of the 2007 Summer Technical Meeting be accepted as follows:
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BOD E-VOTE Apr 4/08 | MOTION #E8-08 |
Loranne Meek moved to accept the Province of Quebec as a member of CBTF with the following provisions, rules and guidelines:
(See New Member Provinces for full motion) |
2008 SBM | MOTION #28 |
Karen Gratton moved that Alberta's application to host the 2009 Canadian Team Trials and Championships in Edmonton be accepted. |
2008 SBM | MOTION #29 |
Michelle Bretherick moved that Karen Gratton be appointed as the Competition Director for the 2009 Canadian Team Trials and Championships in Edmonton, Alberta. |
2008 FBM | MOTION #7 |
Karen Gratton moved that, for the year 2009, CBTF adopt the format of offering Level A Compulsory moves, Level A Short Program, Level A Freestyle and Level A Pairs as separate Championship events at Canadians. INTENT: WBTF procedures (age divisions, time limits, rounds, etc) will apply. INTENT: No music tests will be run. INTENT: Athletes will perform both Set A and Set B Compulsories in that order. INTENT: No Grand Nationals for these events will be held. INTENT: The Competition Director, 2009 Host Province Coordinator and CBTF Executive shall have the authority to deal with other details pertaining to this. INTENT: To be reviewed by the CBTF Board after athletes and coaches are surveyed for their opinions on this procedure. |
2008 FBM | MOTION #8 |
Gail Ashcroft moved to accept the 2009 Canadians Schedule as presented at the 2009 FBM with the understanding that it is subject to revision by the Competition Director in consultation with the Host Province Coordinator and CBTF Executive. |
2008 FBM | MOTION #38 |
Karen Gratton moved to accept Proposal #16, 2008 FTM that reads:
INTENT: to be reviewed at the 2009 Fall Technical Meeting Effective Jan 1, 2009 |
BOD E-VOTE Apr 13/09 | MOTION #E6-09 |
Karen Gratton moved to accept Proposal #2 from the March 8/09 Technical Committee Conference Call meeting as follows:
CLARIFICATION: The current Level B rules regarding rounds based on number of entries and number of judges shall be followed. CLARIFICATION: there shall only be one round for Compulsories with 2 judges per age division. |
2009 FBM | MOTION #15 (2009 FTM-Prop #5) |
Karen Gratton moved to accept the following changes to the Feb 03 Board Conference Call Motion #5:
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2009 FBM | MOTION #16 (2009 FTM-Prop #6) |
Karen Gratton moved:
Effective Immediately |
EDITOR'S NOTE: THE FOLLOWING MOTIONS (2009 FBM - Motion #17 & Motion #18) & THEIR AMENDMENTS IN ITALICS BELOW WERE DISCUSSED AT THE 2009 FBM AND VIA E-VOTING (underlined & not in italics) DURING DECEMBER 2009. THE FINAL MOTION - AND THE ONE THAT WAS ULTIMATELY FOLLOWED - IS THE EVOTE CONDUCTED ON MARCH 12, 2010 (E04-10) - see below.
2009 FBM | MOTION #17 (2009 FTM-Amendment to Prop #7) AMENDED - Dec 7/09 BOD E-Vote E17-09 |
LeeAnn Wilson moved to accept the following amendment to Proposal #7, 2009 FTM:
CLARIFICATION: In a World Cup year, the Level A events shall have no titile, shall not re-compete in Grand Nationals. Members of the Canadian contingent shall be invited to perform but shall not be eligible to enter. CLARIFICATION: In an International Cup year, the Level A events shall carry the title "Canadians Freestyle/Pair Champion" but shall not re-compete in Grand Nationals. CLARIFICATION:
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2009 FBM | MOTION #18 (Amended 2009 FBM - PROP #7) AMENDED - Dec 7/09 BOD E-Vote E18-09 |
Karen Gratton moved that:
CLARIFICATION: CBTF Age Divisions shall be used. Age Divisions to be used at Provincials and Canadian Team ) CLARIFICATION: Trials and Canadian Winner/Championship Events to be as follows for all years beginning in 2010:
Effective Immediately |
2009 FBM | MOTION #19 (2009 FTM - Prop#8) |
Karen Gratton moved that, on International Cup years, when Level A Team Trial events are offered at Canadian Championships, Level A athletes and pairs must enter and compete in their provincial team trial events in the same year in order to qualify to enter and compete at Canadians. CLARIFICATION: Age Divisions to be used at Provincials & Canadian Team Trials and Canadian Winner/Championships are as follows:
Effective Immediately |
2009 FBM | MOTION #20 (2009 FTM - Prop#9) |
Karen Gratton moved that:
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2009 FBM | MOTION #27 (2009 FTM - Prop #16) |
Karen Gratton moved that the Pom Pom Team Event be offered as a competitive event at the Open Competition held in conjunction with the 2010 Canadian Championships. CLARIFICATION: All levels (A,B,C) shall be offered. Effective Immediately |
2009 FBM | MOTION #36 |
Karen Gratton moved that Elan Paluck be appointed the Competition Director for the 2010 Team Trials competition. |
2009 FBM | MOTION #37 |
Karen Gratton moved that we accept the proposed schedule for the 2010 Team Trials competition, subject to revisions. |
2009 FBM | MOTION #38 |
Gail Ashcroft moved to appoint Karen Gratton as the Competition Director for the 2010 Canadian Championships. |
2009 FBM | MOTION #39 |
Karen Gratton moved that we accept the proposed schedule for the 2010 Canadian Championships in principle, subject to revisions. |
BOD E-VOTE MAR 12/10 | MOTION #E04-10 |
Joanne Moser moved that members of the Canadian Contingent are allowed to enter the Freestyle and Pair events at the 2010 Canadian Winner/Championship competition. The winner of the level A event shall carry the title of Canadian Freestyle (or Pair) Champion but shall not re-compete in Grand Nationals. CLARIFICATION; This replaces the "perform but not compete" provisions of FBM Motion #17 and FBM Motion #18 & their amendments. Effective Immediately |
EXEC E-VOTE APR 19/10 | MOTION #E06-10 |
Karen Gratton moved that the Sharon Holliday Memorial Award for Sportsmanship be created as an annual CBTF award with the following criteria:
The Selection Committee shall consist of the CBTF Executive and the award presented to a deserving recipient at the Canadian Winner/Championships each year. This first recipient of this award shall be Sharon Holliday and it shall be presented to her family at the 2010 Canadian Team Trials. |
2010 SBM | MOTION #10 AMENDED - SEE 2012 FBM, MOTION 29 BELOW |
Karen Gratton moved to adopt 2010 STM Proposal #2 which reads as follows:
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2010 SBM | MOTION #11 |
Karen Gratton moved that we accept Pom Pom Teams as an official CBTF Minor Event. These teams may be offered at Provincials and Canadians as Open Events. |
2010 SBM | MOTION #12 |
Karen Gratton moved that the cost sharing policy for Canadians and Trials (International Cup or World Championship) be revised as follows:
CBTF shall assume any losses that may result. |
2010 FBM | MOTION #7 |
LeeAnn Wilson moved to appoint Elan Paluck as Competition Director for the 2011 Canadian Winner/Championships in Winnipeg, MB. |
2010 FBM | MOTION #13 |
Elan Paluck moved to accept Proposal 4 from the 2010 FTM - revised BN age divisions for Canadian Winner/Championships - as follows:
Effective: Immediately |
2010 FBM | MOTION #16 |
Elan Paluck moved to accept the amended Proposal 9 from the 2010 FTM - Practice Gym Restrictions - as follows:
RECOMMENDATION: Practice gym monitors shall be used wherever possible. Signs may also be posted and the Policy cleared stated in the program. Competition Directors are reminded that there is a CBTF Practice Gym Policy and the Risk Management Policy is in effect at all CBTF sanctioned competitions. Effective: Immediately |
2011 SBM | MOTION #12 |
LeeAnn Wilson moved to accept Ontario's bid for the 2012 Team Trials. |
2011 SBM | MOTION #13 |
Gail Ashcroft moved that Saskatchewan host the 2012 Canadian Championships. |
2011 SBM | MOTION #7 |
Michelle Bretherick moved that CBTF establish an Event Reserve Fund in the amount of $20,000 to be used to cover any shortfalls for Team Trials/Winner Championship Events. If the Reserve falls below that amount, profits from either event in future years will go to replenish this Reserve. |
2011 FBM | MOTION #8 |
Gail Ashcroft moved that CBTF appoint Jennifer Meron as the Competition Director for the 2012 Canadian Team Trials. |
2011 FBM | MOTION #9 |
Elan Paluck moved that CBTF appoint Joanne Moser and Janice Larkin as Co-Competition Directors for the 2012 Canadian Winner/Championship event. |
2011 FBM | MOTION #25 - 2011 FTM Proposal 7 |
Elan Paluck moved that scores be flashed at both Preliminary and Final Rounds at the Canadian Winner/Championship Events. |
2011 FBM | MOTION #26 - 2011 FTM Proposal 8 |
Elan Paluck moved that, in order to support the CBTF Progressional Model, the following elimination of age divisions at the Canadian Winner/Championships shall apply:
CLARIFICATION: These divisions will continue to be offered at the Canadian Open Competition. |
2012 FBM | MOTION #12 |
Bonnie Brinker moved that the entry deadline for the 2013 Canadians be moved to May 21, 2013 except for Ontario who shall have until June 3, 2013 due to the date of its Provincials. |
2012 FBM | MOTION #24 (2012 FTM Prop #9B) Amended - 2014 FBM Motion #14 |
Elan Paluck moved that, for all flashed scores, the flashed score will be prior to the application of deductions for penalties. Effective immediately |
2012 FBM | MOTION #25 (2012 FTM Prop #9C) Amended - 2014 FBM Motion #15 |
Elan Paluck moved that, for all Provincial and National Winner/ Championship events, scores will be flashed for all preliminary and final rounds. Group and Grand National scores will not be flashed. Scores for non-graded Open events held in conjunction with Provincial and National events will be flashed. Effective immediately |
2012 FBM | MOTION #26 (2012 FTM Prop #11) |
Elan Paluck moved that all Trans-Canada events (Trans-Canada duets, Trans-Canada twirl teams, Trans-Canada CBTF teams, Trans-Canada WBTF Teams and Trans-Canada WBTF pairs) shall be comprised of athletes from any CBTF member province or non-member province who hold current CBTF memberships. All Trans-Canada events shall qualify to compete at the Canadian Team Trials and Canadian Winner/Championship events by entering a provincial team trial qualifier or provincial winner/championship event with the following provisions:
CLARIFICATION: This shall supersede all past motions pertaining to Trans-Canada teams and pairs qualifying for the Canadian Team Trials. |
2012 FBM | MOTION 29 (2012 FTM Prop #14) |
Elan Paluck moved that the following rules and procedures shall be in effect for the Canadian Level A and B Freestyle and Pair Winner/Championship Events. Qualification Procedure
Age Divisions
Rounds
Compulsory Moves
Short Program Music Tests
Grand Nationals
Awards
CLARIFICATION: This shall rescind the 2005 motion and amend the 2010 motion |
2012 FBM | MOTION #30 (2012 FTM Prop #15) |
Elan Paluck moved to permit collegiate athletes to judge within their module certification without having to discontinue competitive twirling. The following restrictions shall apply to the certified athlete:
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2012 FBM | MOTION #35 |
Nadine Labelle-Dejario moved that Brenda Arsenault-Leblanc be appointed as Competition Director for the 2013 Canadian Winner/Championship competition. |
2013 Board eVote | eVote B13-03 |
That the cost sharing policy for Canadians and Trials (International Cup or World Championship) be revised as follows:
CBTF shall assume any losses that may result. Clarification: The Open competition held in conjunction with the Canadian Winner/Championship event is considered to be part of the overall operating budget of that event. The Open competition held in conjunction with the International Cup Qualifier or the Canadian Team Trials in not considered to be part of the overall operating budget for that event. Effective Date: January 01, 2013 |
2013 Board eVote | eVote B13-04 |
Move that the flooring surfaces used for all CBTF-sanctioned competitions and events (eg: clinics, workshops) must be deemed suitable for baton twirling and safe for athletes by the Event Directors (and, if necessary, in consultation with the CBTF Technical Chairperson). Wooden flooring shall be considered the most favorable choice and all attempts to secure a facility with a wooden floor shall be made; however flooring that is also used for other sporting or dance activities (eg: "TempoTile") shall be deemed acceptable. OTHER POINTS
DIRECTIVES
Effective: Immediately |
2013 Board eVote | eVote B13-05 |
That, due to the potential risk & danger factor, the following shall be permitted for use by athletes only in confined and designated spaces in practice/warmup areas at CBTF sanctioned competitions:
CLARIFICATIONS
Effective: Immediately |
2013 Fall Conference | MOTION #14 (2013 Pre-FTM Proposal 3) |
Karen Gratton proposed that the following rules and procedures shall be in effect for all Provincial Level B and A Freestyle and Pair Winner/Championship Events or Level A Provincial Team Trials. Qualification Procedure Rounds Compulsory Moves Short Program Music Tests/Costume Checks Awards Berths Other Stipulations CLARIFICATION: This shall rescind the 2009 motion/clarification |
eVote B14-04 | Ratified 2014 AGM MOTION #5 |
I move to accept Candy Tedford and Elan Paluck as Co-Competition Directors for the 2014 Canadian Winner/Championship competition. |
eVote B14-05 | Ratified 2014 AGM MOTION #5 |
Move that, for the year 2014, if the Maple Leaf Open Clinic generates a loss, the loss shall be CBTF's responsibility to cover. However, if the Open Clinic generates a profit then, after subsidizing the Canadian Contingent Clinic held in the afternoon of the same day, the remaining profits shall go into the National Contingent's budget to assist in covering certain shared costs (eg: costs associated with the team manager, the second judge and the like). |
2014 FBM | MOTION #10 |
Candy moved that the following personnel be approved for the 2015 Canadian Winner/Championships: Location – Durham College, Oshawa, ON |
2014 FBM | MOTION #19 |
Elan moved that 2014 FTM Proposal #10 be accepted:
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2014 FBM | MOTION #21 |
Elan moved that 2014 FTM Proposal #12 be accepted: To eliminate single age divisions for Level BN Senior and Collegiate athletes. Competitors shall compete either as Level BN 15-17 or Level BN 18+. |
2014 FBM | MOTION #22 |
Elan moved that 2014 FTM Proposal #13 be accepted:
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