Competitions - General
1981 AGM | MOTION #?? |
That contest directors must hire their Canadian judges from the Judges' Directory. |
1981 AGM | MOTION #?? |
That judges from other countries must become a Twirl Canada member in order to judge a contest held in Canada. |
1982 SEM | MOTION #22 |
That all Canadian National and International events be under the auspices of the Twirl Canada Federation Executive. If Twirl Canada rules and regulations are not complied with, the contest director will be required to appear before the discipline committee. |
1982 AGM | MOTION #?? |
That the rules and regulations for disqualification be read aloud, printed in the program and/or posted before the start of every sanctioned Twirl Canada Federation contest. This will be done in French and English where applicable and MUST be done in both languages at National events. |
1983 AGM | MOTION #8 |
Karen Woycenko moved that contest directors request a photocopy of current Twirl Canada judges' card when sending a contract for a Canadian judging assignment. |
1983 AGM | MOTION #9 |
Karen Woycenko moved that when contest directors send a judging contract to American judges they request a photocopy of their current judges' card (USTA, NBTA, etc.). |
1985 FTM | MOTION #?? |
That the decision as to where to place the judges for dance twirl teams (ie: stands or floor) to be decided by the contest director and the head judge. |
1985 FTM | MOTION #39 |
Darlene Corbett moved that we standardize the solo, 2-baton, duet twirl and all other minor twirling events to two minutes for all divisions, effective Jan 1, 1986. |
1985 FTM | MOTION #40 |
Lynda Feingold moved that until the Set System comes into effect Jan 1, 1987, that solo, 2-baton, duets and all other minor twirling events time limit be 1:50 - 2:10 minutes for all divisions, due to the fact that it is impossible to time routines exactly on 2 minutes. |
1988 FTM | MOTION #11 |
That, if possible, the Regional should be held in the same location as the following year's Canadians (eg: Westerns in BC in 1988, Cdns in BC in 1989). |
1988 FTM | MOTION #12 |
That the salute is not mandatory to begin an individual event in a CBTF competition. During the Set System, the athlete must show a courtesy pose or salute upon announcement of his/her name. It is also necessary that there be a courtesy pose or salute upon completion of the routine. |
1989 AGM | MOTION #11 |
Ron Kopas moved that a recommendation be made from the AGM to the Fall Technical Meeting to consider the following motion: "That all athletes will compete all year at the age they are as of January 1st that year with the exception of WBTF Events.". |
1989 FTM | MOTION #5 (RATIFIED - 89 FBM - MOTION #16) |
Myra Kirk moved that there be definitions set for Classification, Division and Status as follows:
|
1989 FTM | MOTION #6 (RATIFIED - 89 FBM - MOTION #16) |
Nancy Beachin moved that the status levels for individual classifications be defined as follows:
Effective January 1, 1990 |
1989 FTM | MOTION #7 (RATIFIED - 89 FBM - MOTION #16) |
Pat Stevenson moved that an athlete in an individual event, cannot enter more than one status level (Beginner, Novice, Intermediate, Advanced) in the same event at the same Open Competition. Effective Jan 1/90 |
1989 FTM | MOTION #8 (RATIFIED - 89 FBM - MOTION #16) (AMENDED - 2000 FBM - MOTION #14) |
Nancy Beachin moved if an athlete/duet enters and competes in a higher status level, either by error or intentionally, they will compete for comments only (no score given) and must revert back to the lower status level in that event. Effective Jan 1/01 |
1989 FTM | MOTION #10 (RATIFIED - 89 FBM - MOTION #16) (AMENDED - 2003 SBM - MOTION #6) (AMENDED - 2005 FBM - MOTION #10) |
Karen Gratton moved that Competition Directors must send a list of judges who are hired for a competition and the name of the designated Head Judge to the National Judges Rep a minimum of three weeks prior to the competition. The Judges Rep must be notified of any changes. Failure to do this will result in a $50.00 fine payable to CBTF. The CBTF Judges Rep shall receive notification of all competitions and dates from the CBTF Sanction Officer. The Judges Rep will advise the CBTF Treasurer if a list (of judges) was not received and an invoice will be sent to the competition director. |
1989 FTM | MOTION #13 (RATIFIED - 89 FBM - MOTION #16) |
Nancy Beachin moved that age divisions for all classifications will be run on the Calendar Year. Athletes will compete at their age as of midnight, December 31st for the next Calendar Year - with the exception of WBTF events. Effective Jan 1/90 |
1989 FTM | MOTION #18 (RATIFIED - 89 FBM - MOTION #16) |
Pat Stevenson moved that a complete set of results from the Canadian Nationals each year should be sent to the Technical Chairperson from each province by the Contest Director for that year's contest - retroactive to 1989 Canadians. |
1990 FTM | MOTION #19 (RATIFIED - 90 FBM - MOTION #18) |
Nancy Beachin moved that all competition wins excepting sanctioned "D" class competitions count towards advancement. |
1990 FTM | MOTION #23 (RATIFIED - 90 - MOTION #18) |
Brenda Bennett moved that in all competitive Level B & C group and individual events there must be a first place awarded. This first place may be a "protected first" used by the discretion of the judge. In the case where a protected first is used, the athlete would not count it towards advancement. |
1990 FTM | MOTION #24 (RATIFIED - 90 FBM - MOTION #18) |
Brenda Bennett moved that we abolish the use of the conditional rule for Level A group and individual events. |
1990 FTM | MOTION #25 (AMENDED & RATIFIED - 90 FBM - MOTION #18) |
Shelley Vassell moved that any changes to set system or any errors other than those made by the Contest Director that are not corrected by the deadline on the contest brochure, will not be accommodated at the National Championships. |
1990 FTM | MOTION #31 (RATIFIED - 90 FBM - MOTION #18) |
Brenda Bennett moved that at all CBTF Provincial, Regional and National competitions, a variable speed cassette recorder be mandatory. |
1991 STM | MOTION #12 (RATIFIED - 91 SBM - MOTION #24) |
Myra Kirk moved that unofficial events not be offered at Provincial Regional or Canadian Championships. |
1991 STM | MOTION #15 (RATIFIED - 91 SBM - MOTION #24) |
Myra Kirk moved that when athletes receive a "protected first" that this be noted on the posted results but not announced when awards are given. |
1992 STM | MOTION #31 (RATIFIED - 92 SBM - MOTION #27) |
Nancy Beachin moved that the Provincial Technical Chairs research the following in their provinces and bring to Fall technical meeting:
|
1992 FTM | MOTION #20 (RATIFIED - 92 FBM - MOTION #8) RESCINDED - 2011 FBM - MOTION #22 |
Jennifer Meron moved that an athlete may only compete in either Pre-Medley or Medley, not both, at the same competition. |
1992 FTM | MOTION #54 (RATIFIED - 92 FBM - MOTION #8) |
Jennifer Meron moved that the markings of the basketball court at the competition facility be used. If no markings are provided, the 50 x 84 markings will be used, this being the minimum floor size. To be implemented on a one year trial basis. |
1992 FTM | MOTION #55 (RATIFIED - 92 FBM - MOTION #8) |
Jennifer Meron moved that the competition directors must accommodate changes to a group's classification if reported five days prior to a competition. Any changes reported later than this will not be accommodated and group will perform for score sheet/comments only. |
1992 FTM | MOTION #95 (RATIFIED - 92 FBM - MOTION #8) (AMENDED - 2000 FTM - PROP #10 - Ratified - 00 FBM - MOT#12) |
Loranne Meek moved that at open competitions, athletes compete in Compulsory Moves (A,B,C) in the level of their choice. This does not affect the level of Freestyle entered at Team Trials. Amendment Effective: January 1, 2001 |
1993 FTM | MOTION #29 (RATIFIED - 93 FBM) |
Lili Lepore moved that judges decisions are final. |
1993 FTM | MOTION #30 (RATIFIED - 93 FBM) |
Betty Davis moved that the 48 hour rule regarding competition results refer to tabulation only and the time period shall start at the end of the competition day. |
1993 FBM | MOTION #31 ** RESCINDED - 97 FTM - Prop #23; 97 FBM - Motion #22a) |
Karen Gratton moved that athletes who are students of registered Pre-Level I Coaches be permitted to compete in Basic and Military events only at CBTF Competitions. Effective Immediately |
1994 WTM | MOTION #17 (RATIFIED - 94 SBM) |
Tina Larson moved that the CBTF will not allow more than one Provincial Team Trial on any given weekend. |
1994 WTM | MOTION #24 |
Theresa Eyssens moved that international athletes who purchase a membership for a day be allowed to compete irregardless of their coach's certification status in Canada. |
1994 FBM | MOTION #23 |
Betty Davis moved that Motion #22 from the 94 FTM be amended to read:
Effective Immediately |
1994 FTM | MOTION #40 (AMENDED & RATIFIED - 94 FBM - MOTION #31) |
Linda Boyd moved that the minimum age for all CBTF competitive individual and group events be 4 years effective Sept 1, 1995. |
1995 STM | MOTION #11 |
Ron Kopas moved that judges will receive a minimum of $.15/km. for travel to and from competitions. |
1995 FTM | MOTION #6 (RATIFIED - 95 FBM) |
Karen Gratton moved that, at open competitions only, competition directors may accept changes to a group's entry due to emergency situations on the day of a competition providing the competition schedule can accommodate the change and subject to general declaration rules. Effective Jan 1/96 |
1995 FTM | MOTION #24 (AMENDED & RATIFIED - 95 FBM - MOTION #33) |
Elva Taylor moved that Motion #24 of the 95 FTM be amended to read:
|
1995 FTM | MOTION #25 (Amended & Ratified - 95 FBM - Motion #34) |
Nancy Beachin moved that judges who are coaches* and/or group/club directors* can judge the penalty captions for corps routines that they coach or choreograph from their group/club if necessary. Effective immediately CLARIFICATION: *refers to those who are certified Module 5 Judges |
1995 FTM | MOTION #36 (Amended & Ratified - 95 FBM - Motion #41) |
Carol Robinson moved that Motion #36 of the 95 FTM be amended to read:
|
1995 FBM | MOTION #67 |
Deardra Leslie moved that competition results be checked provincially (check membership numbers, judges certifications, coaches certifications, number of athlete/group wins, and sanction number). Effective immediately |
1996 STM | PROPOSAL #31 (Ratified - 96 SBM - Motion #13) (AMENDED - 97 FBM - Motion #14) |
Tina Larson proposed that, when there are more than sixteen (16) athletes in a single age competitive event, the competition director be allowed to split them into two or more groups. Each division would be split equally by birthdates with, in the case of an odd number of entrants, the largest number of athletes being put into the last grouping. EXAMPLE: Level C Solo 12 with 21 athletes could be split into Level C Solo 12-A (10 athletes) and Level C Solo 12-B (11 athletes). |
1996 STM | PROPOSAL #5 (Ratified - 96 FBM - Motion #9) |
Brenda Hall proposed that the Competition Manual (Pages 5-6) be revised to read: The minimum number of judges per division that are required for Individual and Duet Winner/Championship Events are as follows:
|
1996 STM | PROPOSAL #34 (Ratified - 96 FBM - Motion #9) |
Karen Gratton proposed that Compulsory Events at CBTF-sanctioned Open Competitions are to be run using the WBTF Age Divisions (ie: Junior 0-15, Senior 16 & over - age between Jan l and Dec 31 of the World Championship year) - not the CBTF Age Divisions (ie: 4-8, 9-11 etc.). |
1997 FBM | MOTION #16 (AMENDED - Motion #15 - 98 FBM) |
Leisha Strachan moved to that athletes must receive a minimum score in order to progress to the next status level. An athlete in a Level C Event must receive a minimum score of 2.5 in that event to proceed to Level B-N. An athlete in a Level B-N Event must receive a minimum score of 3.5 in that event to progress to Level B-I. An athlete in a Level B-I Event must receive a minimum score of 5.5 in that event to progress to Level A. Once this score is achieved, the athlete must move to the next status level. The minimum score of 2.5 for progression from "C" to "B-N" will be implemented on January 1, 1998. the minimum score of 3.5 for progression from "B-N" to "B-I" and the minimum score of 5.5 for progression from "B-I" to "A" will be implemented on January 1, 2000. The need for the Protection Rule and number of first placement wins will be eliminated. |
1997 FTM | PROPOSAL #23 (Ratified - 97 FBM - Motion #22a) |
Nancy Beachin proposed that Motion #31, 93 FBM which reads: "That athletes who are students of Pre-Level 1 Coaches be permitted to compete in Basic and Military Events only at CBTF Competitions. Effective immediately." be rescinded. Effective Immediately |
1997 FBM | MOTION #22 |
Karen Gratton moved that a Competition Commission be struck to revise the CBTF Competition Manual and make suggestions and recommendations for the improvement of the present competition structure. |
1997 FTM | PROPOSAL #44 (Ratified - 97 FBM - Motion #22-A) |
Tina Larson proposed that, if a variable speed tape machine is used for Open WBTF Competitions, WBTF Open Critiques or CBTF Group Competitions, one coach of the athlete(s) is allowed to sit with the music operator and suggest a change to adjust the speed. There will only be one adjustment allowed during the performance, preferably at the beginning of the performance. This adjustment is only done by the operator. INTENT: This does not refer to Team Trials (or competitions with music tests) |
1998 WTM | PROPOSAL #4 (Ratified - Motion #30 - 98 SBM) |
That for Type B Competitions, the Competition Director will appoint an Official Timer for Overall time for all CBTF Group Events. The Competition Director will use appropriate discretion when appointing a Timer, keeping in mind the Timer must be responsible, non-partisan, ethical and reliable (possible suggestions; judges-in-training, judges of non-group modules, prov. or natl. BOD members, etc.).
CLARIFICATION: A judge who is judging the competing group may also be used to work the stopwatch for overall time. |
JUNE 1998 EXEC CONF CALL | MOTION #3 |
Laura Jean moved that tarp flooring shall not be considered safe for use in CBTF Events. |
1999 SBM | MOTION #5 |
Ron Kopas moved that the following guideline be established to determine boundaries for lane sizes at CBTF sanctioned competitions: Compulsory moves, Pre-events, Solo, 2-Baton & Duet - 15 feet (wide) Medley, Solo Dance Twirl - 30 feet (wide) |
2000 WTM | PROPOSAL #1 (RATIFIED - 2000 SBM - MOTION #9) |
Jennifer Meron moved that the same group cannot compete in a competitive group event and the pre-competitive group event at the same competition. Effective: Sept 1, 2000 |
2000 FBM | MOTION #11 |
Tina Larson moved that the CBTF create and maintain a National Tracking System to record the competition results of all individual athletes, duets and groups who compete in all Level A, B & C events and who are registered/declared members of CBTF. Effective Immediately |
2000 FTM | PROPOSAL #8 (RATIFIED - 2000 FBM - MOTION #12) |
Kristine Niskanen proposed that Recommendation #3 from the 2000 Group Committee Meeting, which reads:
be accepted. Effective: January 1, 2001 |
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-detemined 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 number of athletes, practice area available and time restrictions) with regard for Risk Management. Effective: January 1, 2001 |
2002 SBM | MOTION #25 (**SEE 2005 FBM MOTION #27 BELOW) (**SEE 2008 SBM MOTION 314 BELOW) |
Karen Gratton moved that the only competitions that will be sanctioned during the period of May 1-31 (including weekends that include those dates) will be Type "A" competitions (ie: Provincial Team Trials and Championships) and Type "C" competitions (ie: closed, studio, "fun" events). |
2003 SBM | MOTION #13 |
Karen Gratton moved that the WBTF Short Program be recognized as a Minor Event at CBTF Sanctioned Type "B" and "C" Competitions. The procedure will be as follows:
Effective September 1, 2003 |
2003 SBM | MOTION #18 |
Karen Gratton moved that all CD's and cassette tapes for Freestyle, Pair, WBTF Team and CBTF Group Events must contain only the music selection for that particular athlete/pair/group. CD's or tapes with more than one music selection will not be accepted. All CD's and tapes must be clearly labeled with the athlete/pair/group name and division. RECOMMENDATION: The time length of the music selection should also be included. |
2004 SBM | MOTION #14 (AMENDED - 2005 FBM - MOTION #18) |
Karen Gratton moved that, when an Open Competition is held in conjunction with a Provincial Championship on the same weekend, the province shall determine the schedule. Effective Immediately |
2004 FBM | MOTION #22 |
Karen Gratton moved that Proposal #15, 2004 FTM (Recommendation #9, L2/M1 Course Workshop, Sept 2003) be accepted as follows:
|
2004 FBM | MOTION #47 (AMENDED - 08 SBM MOTIONS 17, 18, 22) |
Loranne Meek moved that CBTF recognize the following types of Open Competitions and the events that must be offered at these competitions:
|
2005 FBM | MOTION #4 |
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. |
2005 FBM | MOTION #19 |
Karen Gratton moved that Proposal #10, 2005 STM be accepted as follows:
Effective January 2006 |
2005 FBM | MOTION #27 |
Wendy Cruickshank moved that Open Competitions will be allowed on the same weekend as a Provincial Team Trial and/or Championship Event providing the following condition is met: Open Competition Director must contact the National Judges' Rep to ensure the judges for the Provincial Team Trials/Championship have been secured. |
2007 FBM | MOTION #37 |
Karen Gratton moved that Proposal #14 of the Summer Technical Meeting be accepted as amended (with addition of Clarification):
CLARIFICATION: Results to be forwarded by the Competition Director (or designate). |
2007 FBM | MOTION #43 |
Karen Gratton moved that the Canadian Qualifiers held for the World Championships and International Cup be held in January/February/March of the year of the competition. |
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 #14 |
Karen Gratton moved that the CBTF Sanction Officer be directed to NOT SANCTION any Type B (Open) competitions on dates that have been officially designated for Type A Provincial Team Trials and Championships. CLARIFICATION: The CBTF Technical Chair shall have the authority to permit an Open Type B competition to be sanctioned if all the judges have been hired and contracted for the provincials on that particular date. (Exception: those Type B competitions that are held in conjunction with provincials). |
2008 SBM | MOTION #19 |
Karen Gratton moved that Proposal #7 of the 2008 Winter Technical Meeting be accepted as follows:
|
2008 FBM | MOTION #36 |
Karen Gratton moved to accept Proposal #14, 2008 FTM that reads:
|
2008 FBM | MOTION #45 |
Sylvia Kernohan moved that CBTF adopt the following standard Waiver as presented at the 2008 Fall Board Meeting for all CBTF sanctioned events that require a Waiver. |
2008 FBM | MOTION #46 |
Karen Gratton moved that athletes from other countries shall be permitted to compete in all CBTF sanctioned open competitions. INTENT: Further investigation will be done by the 2nd Vice President with regards to insurance concerns. |
2009 FBM | MOTION #35 (2009 FTM - Prop #23) |
Karen Gratton moved that competition officials for Provincial and Open competitions shall make the decision whether scores at their competition shall be flashed or not. |
2010 FBM | MOTION #16 |
Elan Paluck moved to accept the amended Proposal 9 from the 2010 FTM - Practice Gym Restrictions - as follows:
|
2010 FBM | MOTION #17 |
Elan Paluck moved to accept Proposal 10 from the 2010 FTM - primary age division for CBTF group events at opens and Provincials - as follows:
Effective: Immediately |
2011 FBM | MOTION #21 - 2011 FTM Proposal 3 |
Elan Paluck moved that a new CBTF Grading System be implemented as follows:
|
2011 FBM | MOTION #22 FBM - 2011 FTM Proposal 4 |
Elan Paluck moved that CBTF rescind Motion #20, 1992 FTM which reads:
|
2012 SBM | MOTION #18 |
Elan Paluck moved that primary divisions will convert to the Grading System in September 2012; with the juvenile grading begin in September 2013. The provinces involved in the pilot program may continue to use the grading system for all C and BN primary and juvenile divisions. |
2012 FBM | MOTION #23 (2012 FTM Prop #9A) |
Elan Paluck moved that, for all graded events, scores/grades will not be flashed or posted for public viewing. |
2012 FBM | MOTION #24 (2012 FTM Prop #9B) |
Elan Paluck moved that, for all flashed scores, the posted score will be prior to the application of deductions for penalties. |
2012 FBM | MOTION #25 (2012 FTM Prop #9C) |
Elan Paluck moved that, for all Provincial and National Winner/ Championship events, scores will be flashed for all preliminary and final rounds. Group scores will not be flashed. |
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 #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:
|
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 Minimum Ages shall be in effect for CBTF competitions: CBTF PRE-COMPETITIVE EVENTS – (Motion #19, 2008 SBM) Children aged 4 and up may participate in the Pre-Competitive events. CBTF OPEN COMPETITIONS – (Motion #19, 2008 SBM) The minimum age to enter all competitive individual/duet/group events shall be 7 years of age (as per CBTF Age Definition). PROVINCIAL WINNER/CHAMPIONSHIP EVENTS - The minimum age to enter all competitive individual/duet/group provincial W/C events shall be 7 years of age (as per CBTF Age Definition). Primary aged groups may enter Provincial W/C group events however, should the group wish to enter Canadian W/C, it must compete in the Juvenile category. CANADIAN WINNER/CHAMPIONSHIP EVENTS – (Motion #26, 2011 FBM re: elimination of Level BN primary & juvenile age divisions at Canadians) shall apply for all individual/duet W/C events. For W/C group events, athletes aged 7 or 8 years old (as per CBTF Age Definition) may be members of a Juvenile/Junior/Senior team. Note that a Primary group may compete in Canadian W/C group events however it must enter the Juvenile category as Primary is not offered at the national level. CLARIFICATION: Once the Juvenile age division is fully eliminated from Canadian W/C in 2016, a possible revision to the minimum age for groups shall be reviewed. INTERNATIONAL CUP QUALIFIER –(Motion #29, 2005 FBM) Athletes in all ICQ events must be twelve years old in the year of the International Cup Competition they are qualifying for (as per WBTF Age Definition). PROVINCIAL AND CANADIAN TEAM TRIALS - the minimum age an athlete may enter is 7 years old (as per WBTF Age Definition) however if an athlete below the age of 12 qualifies for Worlds, she/he shall forfeit her/his position on the Canadian Contingent and shall be replaced by the next qualifying athlete who is 12 years of age or older. |
2013 Fall Conference | MOTION #19 (Pre-FTM Proposal 8) | ||||||||||
Karen Gratton proposed that the number of judges for the rounds at International Cup Qualifier (based on six National judges as selected through the Judges’ Selection Process and 3 local M2 or higher judges trained as penalty judges) be as follows: Individual/Artistic Pair Events
Team/Group Events
CLARIFICATION: It is acceptable for one or both Preliminary Round judges of an event/division to be a member(s) of the Final Round (and Semi-Final Round) judges’ panel of the same event/division. |
2013 Fall Conference | MOTION #20 (Pre-FTM Proposal 9) |
Karen Gratton proposed that Penalty and Content Restriction judges required for the International Cup Qualifier must hold a CBTF M2 or higher certification and shall be selected by the CBTF Technical Chairperson in consultation with Local Host Organizing Committee Chairperson. Those chosen may also be hired to judge any open competition held in conjunction with the ICQ. |
2013 Fall Conference | MOTION #31 |
I move that the CBTF adopt the Awards Policy as noted on the attached appendix. (refer to CBTF Competition Awards Policy) |
2014 AGM | MOTION #1 |
Jeff moved to accept the Province of Nova Scotia as a Full Member Province of the Canadian Baton Twirling Federation as of September 7, 2014 with the following provisions and rights:
|
2014 FBM | MOTION #11 |
Elan moved that 2014 FTM Proposal #1 be accepted:
|
2014 FBM | MOTION #18 |
Elan moved that 2014 FTM Proposal #8 be accepted:
|
2014 FBM | MOTION #19 |
Elan moved that 2014 FTM Proposal #10 be accepted:
|
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+. |