Judges
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 STM | MOTION #1 |
Elaine Jacobs moved to have the Judges Handbook approved in principal and accepted for the current year with a review to be made the following year. |
1982 AGM | MOTION #8 |
Betty Infilise moved that discussion and decisions regarding the Judges’ Directory be terminated at this meeting and left to the Judges Committee. |
1982 AGM | MOTION #11 |
That the Judges Association be established as of July 6, 1982 under the Twirl Canada Federation and before leaving the conference, final details must be worked out. Final details will be presented to the Board of Directors by July 31, 1982. Operating guidelines will go into effect September 15, 1982. |
1982 AGM | MOTION #44 |
Barry Nye moved that the appointment of the Coaches and Judges Representatives for a one year term only be done by the members of the Executive Committee no later than 4:00 PM July 8, 1982. |
1982 FEM | MOTION # ?? |
That non-Canadian Judges may be included in the Twirl Canada Judges’ Program. |
1982 FEM | MOTION # ?? |
That the formation of a coaches and judges association be postponed until 1984 when the coaches and judges programs will be in effect. |
1982 FEM | MOTION # ?? |
That the judges contract be accepted as submitted by Karen Thompson. |
1983 AGM | MOTION #8 |
Karen Woycenko moved that contest directors request a photocopy of current Twirl Canada judges’ cards 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 judge’s card (USTA, NBTA, etc.). |
1983 AGM | MOTION #10 |
Elaine Jacobs moved that each province appoint/elect a Judges’ Representative whose job it will be to act as liaison with the National Judges’ Representative and to organize judging development programs within their province. |
1983 AGM | MOTION #12 |
Ron Kopas moved that each province submit a list of names and addresses of all judges in their province to the National Judges Rep (Elaine Jacobs) by January 1, 1984. |
1983 AGM | MOTION #13 |
Ron Kopas moved that only certified Twirl Canada Judges (who have passed the Twirl Canada exams) may be listed I the Twirl Canada Judges Directory a of December 31, 1983 and Canadian contest directors must select Canadian Judges from the said Directory. |
1983 AGM | MOTION #14 |
Ron Kopas moved that US recognized judges may judge at Twirl Canada competitions but must be listed in the Twirl Canada Judges Directory. Contest Directors must submit the $10.00 fee for listing to the National Treasurer. |
1983 AGM | MOTION #41 |
Ron Kopas moved that any province with an athlete entered in the Canadian Finals – World Baton Twirling Championships, must have a representative on the judging panel. |
1983 AGM | MOTION #42 |
Ron Kopas moved that, if a province does not have athletes entered at the Canadian Finals - WBTF, the province may have a judge on the panel, however, the person must be a qualified judge and a resident of said province (no proxy judge). |
1983 AGM | MOTION #43 |
Ron Kopas moved that provinces carry financial responsibility (minimum of at least travel) for provincial judge to attend Canadian Finals – WBTF – provincial athlete contingent upon available funds. |
1983 AGM | MOTION #49 |
Ron Kopas moved that the implementation of the Judges and Coaches Association be approved, effective immediately. |
1983 FEM | MOTION #?? |
That, as of January 1, 1984, Twirl Canada Judges will be required to wear the following while judging at Twirl Canada sanctioned contests: WOMEN: red blazer, white blouse, grey skirt/pants, red, white or black shoes |
1984 STM | MOTION #3 |
Ron Kopas moved that we have two Judges’ Reps for the 1984-86 Board of Directors year and that a job description would be worked out between the two reps and the Technical Chairman. |
1984 STM | MOTION #4 |
Ron Kopas moved that a new position be added to the Technical Committee – two Judges Reps. |
1984 STM | MOTION #11 |
Elaine Jacobs moved that Elaine Jacobs receive approval to make changes/corrections/additions to the Judges Manual, including clarification of practice judges. |
1984 STM | MOTION #14 |
Ron Kopas moved that provincial heads will receive a supply of Officials Handbooks, to be distributed in their province. Sandi Watt will send them out. For new judges and coaches, upon certification, they will receive a signed and numbered handbook from Coaches and Judges Reps. |
1984 FEM | MOTION #10 |
Carrie McKitrick moved that all judges pay judges membership fees. (per letter requesting that Judges Rep should not have to pay) |
1985 FTM | MOTION #4 |
Sandra Watt moved that you must be a certified Canadian Judge in order to take the WBTF exam. |
1985 FTM | MOTION #6 |
Deardra Leslie moved that it be mandatory to take the WBTF judges symposium and successfully pass it to judge the Canadian Championships beginning in 1987. |
1985 FTM | MOTION #37 |
Donna Jones moved that grey shoes be the legal colour for judges’ uniforms. |
1986 STM | MOTION #7 |
Sandra Watt moved that the Western V.P. investigate the printing and distribution of the Green Record Books. |
1986 STM | MOTION #9 |
Wendy Harmen moved that the Technical Committee select the Canadian Judge(s) to represent Canada on the World Judges Panel. |
1986 STM | MOTION #11 |
Jane Niles moved that Shelley Vassell be added to slate of judges to judge Junior Division and Team Division to fill the slate of 6 judges per division. |
1986 STM | MOTION #24 |
Jane Niles moved that it be mandatory to have group seminars and examinations conducted prior to March 1, 1987 with a minimum of one being held in the West and a minimum of one being held in the East. |
1986 STM | MOTION #28 |
Debbie Nikolai moved that we eliminate the judges seminar and exam for Open Floor Strut that was to be implemented in 1986. |
1986 FTM | MOTION #2 |
Jane Niles moved that Officials Rep will send to all CBTF certified judges a letter stating that effective January 1, 1987, all officials will be expected to judge all major event and it is the individual’s responsibility to attend seminars to keep updated. |
1986 FTM | MOTION #3 |
Jane Niles moved that the registration fee of $10.00 to have USA officials to judge at CBTF competitions be eliminated. |
1986 FTM | MOTION #4 |
Debbie Nikolai moved that all contest directors send the Officials Rep a list of USA judges who are used at CBTF competitions. |
1986 FTM | MOTION #6 |
Jane Niles moved that effective September 1, 1989, in order to qualify as a judge at CBTF competitions, all non-Canadian residents must have successfully completed the CBTF Judges Course. |
1986 FTM | MOTION #8 |
Wendy Harmen moved that effective January 1, 1987, contest directors must make every effort possible to have judges arrive the evening before or early in the morning of their contest and provide a Judges’ Meeting on the updates of rules and regulations of the events being held at that competition. |
1987 STM | MOTION #3 |
Bess Little moved that the green handbook should be used. |
1987 STM | MOTION #11 |
Ron Kopas moved that it is mandatory that each province conduct an educational seminar for coaches and judges on Medley and Solo Dance Twirl before January 31, 1988. |
1987 STM | MOTION #12 |
Ron Kopas moved that current registered judges will be required to take judges’ examinations in Medley and Solo Dance Twirl with deadline to be established at the Fall Technical Meeting. |
1987 SEM | MOTION #8 |
Ron Kopas moved that gratuity be paid to the judges for the 1987 Canadian Team Trials. |
1987 SEM | MOTION #9 |
Ron Kopas moved that payment of airfare for one judge for the 1987 Canadian Team Trials be approved. |
1987 FTM | MOTION #6 |
That the WBTF exams written in Houston and Toronto be marked as soon as possible and participants be notified of the results. |
1987 FTM | MOTION #27 |
That current registered judges be required to take the Medley and Solo Dance Twirl certification by January 3, 1989. |
1988 STM | MOTION #11 |
Debbie Nikolai moved that the registration fee for judges be $20.00 if the registration is received by October 1. The registration fee for judges who register after October 1 is $40.00. Judges who have never been registered will pay the $20.00 fee, regardless of timing. (Note: refers to Judges Association fee) |
1988 FTM | MOTION #10 |
Moved that the judging fee be a minimum of $10.00 per hour. |
1989 SBM | MOTION #10 |
Tim King moved that Contest Directors must check for current CBTF Judges Registration Card. If the certified judge is not registered then the Judges Registration Fee must be obtained from the Contest Director who will then subtract this fee from the judge’s earnings. |
1989 SBM | MOTION #11 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 SBM | MOTION #12 |
Betty Infilise moved that we ratify the panel of judges for the 1989 Canadian Team Trials as presented by the Judges Rep. |
1989 SBM | MOTION #14 |
Brenda Lebel moved that the BOD examine the policy of funding the Judges Rep, Coaches Rep and Athletes Rep to the National Meetings. |
1989 SBM | MOTION #22 |
Betty Infilise moved that the Judges Rep’s Job Description be accepted as modified and presented. |
1989 FTM | MOTION #11 |
Betty Infilise moved that clarifications of Judges’ Uniform and disciplinary action for non-compliance as effective January 1, 1989 be ratified. Effective January 1, 1990 |
1989 FTM | MOTION #12 (RATIFIED – 1989 FBM – Motion #16) |
Pat Stevenson moved that the procedure for carrying out judges violation of the dress code is:
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1989 FBM | MOTION #22 |
Tim King moved that the CBTF Coaches and Judges Reps have their travel and accommodation expenses paid when asked to attend all duly called National Board and Technical Meetings. Retroactive to October 1, 1989. |
1990 STM | MOTION #12 |
Betty Infilise moved that the Judges Association critique format as corrected be accepted and implemented immediately. |
1990 STM | MOTION #13 |
Nancy Beachin moved that “officials” registrations be sent out and received by the provincial membership chairperson. These forms and the cheques will be forwarded to the CBTF Judges Rep. |
1990 SBM | MOTION #13 |
Brenda Cooper moved that we encourage and support formation of the Judges Association. |
1990 SBM | MOTION #18 |
Bev Latrace moved that we accept the recommendations as attached from the CBTF Technical Committee regarding selection of Canadian Judges for the 1990 World Championships. |
1990 FBM | MOTION #7 |
Betty Infilise moved that if a Contest Director uses a non-member of the Judges Association or non-certified judge for a sanctioned competition (exception D class competition), they will receive a warning in written form. If they repeat this infraction, they will not receive further sanctions. All judges must be members of CBTF. |
1990 FBM | MOTION #19 |
Sylvia Day moved that the CBTF pay the $250 honourarium for a computer program to compile the Judges Directory to be reimbursed through advertising and judges’ fees. |
1990 FBM | MOTION #21 |
Betty Infilise moved that, if a CBTF Judge adjudicates a CBTF sanctioned competition (exception “D” competitions/event), and is not certified to do so, they will be fined $100.00. If this action is repeated, they will be suspended from judging CBTF competitions. |
1991 FTM | MOTION #3-22 (RATIFIED – 1991 FBM – MOTION #38) |
Marjorie Graham moved that new judges who are former athletes may not judge the Senior/Collegiate divisions for two years after retiring from competition. |
1991 FTM | MOTION #3-23 (RATIFIED – 1991 FBM –MOTION #38) |
Ron Kopas moved that the National Technical Chairperson send a reminder to all Provincial Technical Chairpersons and CBTF BOD that the national scale of proficiency for flashcard judging and freestyle must be abided by until further review. |
1992 STM | MOTION #11 (RATIFIED – 1992 SBM – MOTION #27) |
Betty Infilise moved that the Judges/Officials registration forms should be sent and received by the Judges/Officials Association and no longer through the provincial associations. |
1992 STM | MOTION #12 (RATIFIED – 1992 SBM – MOTION #27) |
Betty Infilise moved that Judges/Officials register with the Judges/ Officials Association for a two year period at a fee of $40 for two years. If a new judge or a judge not listed in the Directory the previous year, registers in the second year, the fee would be $20. For any registrations received after October 31, a late fee of $20 would be charged. |
1992 STM | MOTION #16 (RATIFIED – 1992 SBM – MOTION #9-a) |
Betty Infilise moved that we recommend to the BOD that we pay the full airfare for Pat Stevenson (Edmonton), that we pay ½ airfare for Theresa Eyssens (BC) and that we pay mileage for other team trial judges. (Note: this applied to 1992 only) |
1992 STM | MOTION #17 (RATIFIED – 1992 SBM – MOTION #27) |
Theresa Eyssens moved that a national standard be set concerning an overtime rate to be paid to judges that amounts to time and a half for any hours over 10 hours on a daily basis. |
1992 STM | MOTION #18 (RATIFIED – 1992 SBM – MOTION #27) |
Theresa Eyssens moved that all judges be paid for any mandatory judges meetings at all competitions. All sanctioned competitions must hold a judges meeting of a minimum of ½ hour (judges warm-up meeting). |
1992 STM | MOTION #19 (RATIFIED – 1992 SBM – MOTION #27) |
Theresa Eyssens moved that all judges be paid for any freestyle critique meetings. |
1992 STM | MOTION #20 (RATIFIED – 1992 SBM – MOTION #27) |
Linda Boyd moved that we accept Ron Kopas’ report on CBTF judges’ responsibilities at WBTF Championships with the additions. |
1992 SBM | MOTION #9 |
Betty Infilise moved that the Team Trial Judges as presented for the 1992 Canadian Team Trials be ratified by the Board of Directors. |
1992 SBM | MOTION #10 | |||||||||||||||
Debbie Nikolai moved that expenses and honourarium be paid to Canadian Team Trial Judges as per the attached schedule effective 1992:
Expenses Honourarium Judge compulsory hotel-1 night $ 30.00 moves only
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1992 SBM | MOTION #29 |
Betty Infilise moved that the Judges Association hold a National Judges Workshop in the fall before the Technical meetings (this will deal with the Judges Association – input on the Level 2 Judges Module) given that there is adequate funding available. |
1992 FTM | MOTION #51 (RATIFIED – 1992FBM – MOTION #8) |
Jennifer Meron moved that each province host judging seminars for group officials. Seminars to address rules, concepts, philosophies, caption scoring methods, etc. CBTF National Group Committee to coordinate these seminars. |
1992 FTM | MOTION #52 (RATIFIED – 1992 FBM –MOTION #8) |
Jennifer Meron moved that judges receive copies of any rule changes immediately after approval and that manuals be updated after rule changes. |
1992 FTM | MOTION #60 (RATIFIED – 1992 FBM – MOTION #8) |
Jennnifer Meron moved that we accept the proposed Rating Guide for Groups. That judges be directed as follows:
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1992 FTM | MOTION #74 (RATIFIED – 1992 FBM – MOTION #8) |
Loranne Meek moved that whether a judge coaches an athlete for one individual event or several individual events, that athlete is considered his/her student and that judge may not judge that athlete in any individual events. |
1992 FTM | MOTION #78 (RATIFIED – 1992 FBM –MOTION #8) |
Brenda Cooper moved that the CBTF National Judges Rep receive copies of all provincial judges reps.’ Reports that are given at a provincial level. |
1993 STM | MOTION #18 (RATIFIED – 1993 SBM – MOTION #18) |
Brenda Cooper moved that all CBTF certified/registered judges be paid at a minimum rate of $11.00 per hour. Effective August 1, 1993 |
1993 STM | MOTION #19 (AMENDED – 1993 SBM – MOTION #27) |
Brenda Cooper moved that all CBTF certified/registered judge be paid an overtime rate of 1 ½ times the regular rate ($11.00/hr minimum) after eight (8) hours. Effective August 1, 1993 |
1993 STM | MOTION #21 (AMENDED & RATIFIED – 1993 SBM – MOTION #28) |
Brenda Cooper moved that all CBTF registered/certified judges working on Provincial Championships/Provincial Team Trials be paid at a rate of $12.00 per hour. Overtime rates applicable. |
1993 STM | MOTION #22 (AMENDED & RATIFIED – 1993 SBM – MOTION #29) |
Brenda Cooper moved that all CBTF registered/certified judges working on Canadian Championships/Canadian Team Trials be paid at a rate of $13.00 per hour. Overtime rates applicable. |
1993 STM | MOTION #26 (AMENDED & RATIFIED – 1993 FBM – MOTION #28) |
Brenda Cooper moved that a CBTF Certified Judge who decides not to judge, must register with the CBTF Judges’ Association as a Non-Active Judge if they plan on returning at any point in time in the future to judge. INTENT: To keep them updated to some degree. |
1993 STM | MOTION #33 (RATIFIED – 1993 SBM – MOTION #18) |
Carrie McKitrick moved that a Module 1 Judge must clerk a minimum of 10 hours and practice judge a minimum of one competition (any additional practice judge time will be determined by the course conductor). |
1993 STM | MOTION #37 |
Carrie McKitrick moved that Module 3 (5) Judges should be allowed to judge CBTF Teams. |
1993 FTM | MOTION 29 (RATIFIED – 1993 FBM) |
Lili Lepore moved that Judges’ decisions are final. |
1993 FTM | MOTION #35 (RATIFIED – 1993 FBM) |
Theresa Eyssens moved that a CBTF judge cannot judge his/her own students except for the following situations:
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1993 FTM | MOTION #41 (RATIFIED – 1993 FBM) |
Theresa Eyssens moved that we implement the status levels as attached for CBTF certified judges. |
1994 WTM | MOTION #55 |
Nancy Beachin moved that at the CBTF National Judges Association Meetings each of the following will get one vote: - Provincial Judges Reps or designate - Group Rep - Badge Rep |
1994 WTM | MOTION #56 (AMENDED & RATIFIED – 1994 SBM) |
Lili Lepore moved that there be a judges association membership and the directory be updated yearly. |
1994 WTM | MOTION #57 (RATIFIED – 1944 SBM) |
Susan Irwin moved that judges register for the CBTF Judges Association through their Provincial Membership Chairperson. |
1994 WTM | MOTION #58 (RATIFIED – 1994 SBM) |
Nancy Beachin moved that the judges association fee be $20.00 based on the fact that the membership period has been changed to 1 yr from 2 yrs. |
1994 WTM | MOTION #60 (RATIFIED – 1994 SBM) |
Nancy Beachin moved that CBTF Judges updates consist of attending the full certification course. Exams do not have to be rewritten. |
1994 FTM | MOTION #1 (AMENDED & RATIFIED – 1994 FBM – MOTION #9) |
Loranne Meek moved that we set the criteria for the WBTF Handbook/ Directory for the interested CBTF judges as follows:
Effective Immediately |
1994 FTM | MOTION #22 (AMENDED & RATIFIED – 1994 FBM – MOTION #23) |
That all overtime rates for CBTF judges be removed. An exception may be made if a competition runs for more than ten (10) hours on a given day and the judge and competition director have agreed on additional fees at the time of signing the contract. Effective Immediately |
1994 FBM | MOTION #43 |
Betty Davis moved that the CBTF Technical Chairperson should not be used as the Head Judge (at the Canadian Team Trials and Canadian Championships) and that she/he only be used to judge at Canadian Team Trials and Canadian Championships as an absolute necessity. |
May 95 Exec CONF CALL | MOTION #3 |
Karen Gratton moved that Myra Kirk, 1995 Canadian Competition Director, has permission to hire Theresa Eyssens, CBTF Technical Chairperson, to judge at the 1995 Canadian Team Trials and Championships. INTENT: To use her sparingly where absolutely necessary. |
1995 STM | MOTION #2 (RATIFIED – 1995 FBM) |
Jennifer Meron moved that Ron Kopas, CBTF Judges Rep, conduct a survey of CBTF Certified Judges regarding the colours of pants/skirts/shorts of the official judges’ uniform and present his findings to the 1995 Fall Technical Meeting. |
1995 STM | MOTION #3 ** RESCINDED – 95 STM – MOTION #7 |
Sharon Donald moved that Badge Adjudicators are not required to be members of the CBTF Judges Association. Effective October 31/95 |
1995 STM | MOTION #12 (RATIFIED – 1995 FBM) |
Tim King moved that CBTF Judges who attend the WBTF Championships as a Judge must submit a report/synopsis of WBTF Judges’ Training Sessions and WBTF Championships. This report/synopsis is to be sent to the CBTF Judges Rep by October 1st of each year in time for inclusion in the CBTF Judges’ Update. |
1995 SBM | MOTION #14 |
Theresa Eyssens moved that the CBTF Judges’ Association Pin as designed by Ron Kopas, CBTF Judges Rep, be produced and distributed at no additional cost to all currently registered judges and any newly registered judges. INTENT: If the first pin is lost, the judge must pay for any additional replacement pins. |
1995 FTM | MOTION #18 (RATIFIED – 1995 FBM) |
Jennifer Meron moved that we accept 1995 Summer Group Commission Meeting Recommendation #14 as amended which reads:
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1995 FTM | MOTION #24 (AMENDED & RATIFIED – 1995 FBM –MOTION #33) |
Deardra Leslie moved that, for one year only (95-96), provinces be allowed to hire Module 5(3) Judges to judge corps events even if the judges have individual students participating in those corps events only if necessary. This is due to the fact that there is a small number of certified Module 4 & 5(3) judges at this time. This would only be permitted for local open competitions. ** AS PER 1996 FTM (PROPOSAL #7) RATIFIED AT 1996 FBM (MOTION #9): Time frame to be extended to include the 1996-97 competition season & that this be reviewed annually at the CBTF Summer Technical Meeting. |
1995 FTM | MOTION #25 (AMENDED & RATIFIED – 1995 FBM –MOTION #34) |
Nancy Beachin moved that judges who are coaches* and/or group/club directors* can judge the penalty caption for corps routines that they coach or choreograph from their group/club if necessary. Effective Immediately CLARIFICATION: *Refers to those who are certifed Module 5(3) Judges |
1995 FTM | MOTION #34 (RATIFIED – 1995 FBM) |
Tim King moved that, effective immediately, grey and black pants, skirts and walking shorts are acceptable for the CBTF Judges Uniform. Starting January 1, 1997, all pants, skirts and walking shorts must be black in colour. |
1995 FTM | MOTION #35 (AMENDED & RATIFIED – 1995 FBM – MOTION #40) |
Deardra Leslie moved that Motion #34 of the ’95 FTM be amended to read:
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1995 FTM | MOTION #37 (RATIFIED – 1995 FBM) |
Karen Gratton moved that Theresa Eyssens has permission to add graphics to the proposed revision to the CBTF Judges’ Contract as prepared by Tina Larson and reduce it to two pages. She will then forward the completed form to Ron Kopas, CBTF Judges Rep, for presentation and approval at the 1995 Fall Board Meeting. |
1995 FBM | MOTION #49 |
Karen Gratton moved that the cost of the Judges Association Pin will be $8.00 which includes postage and handling. |
1995 FBM | MOTION #50 |
Elva Taylor moved that Badge Adjudicators should not be given CBTF Judges Pin unless they are also certified CBTF Judges. Effective October 31, 1995 |
1995 FBM | MOTION #51 |
Cyndy Park moved that the term “Judges Association” refer to the body of certified judges in Canada. The term “Coaches Association” refer to the body of certified coaches in Canada. |
1995 FBM | MOTION #65 |
Sheila Rodgers moved that we ratify the selection of judges for the 1996 Canadian Team Trials. The judges are: Ron Kopas, Deardra Leslie, Brenda Cooper, Krista Young, Lynda Garland, Tina Larson, Kim Genton, Wendy Cruickshank, Karen Gratton (compulsories only), and Brenda Bennett. Reserve list will be: Sandra Hill, Denise Cuthbert, Tim King and Darlene King. |
1996 SBM | MOTION #6 |
Karen Gratton moved that the procedure for CBTF Judges and Badge Adjudicators (B.A.) to register annually with the CBTF Judges Association be as follows:
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1996 STM | PROPOSAL #5 (RATIFIED - 96 FBM MOTION #9) |
Brenda Hall proposed that the Competition Manual (Page 5-6) be revised to read:
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1996 STM | PROPOSAL #10 (RATIFIED – 1996 SBM – MOTION #13) |
Brenda Hall proposed that we accept the revision to the CBTF Official Judges’ Contract. |
1996 FBM | MOTION #10 |
Karen Gratton moved that CBTF members in good standing who are knowledgeable in Baton Twirling and CBTF Judging procedures (ie: practice judges, Module 1 Judges evaluating Module 2 events for experience, older advanced athletes interested in the judging field, former Baton judges) be allowed to evaluate participants at CBTF-sanctioned Type C Competitions. |
1996 FBM | MOTION #11 |
Elva Taylor moved that we make the Judges Directory available for sale at $8.00. Contact the CBTF Manual Chairperson. |
1996 FTM | PROPOSAL #8 (RATIFIED – 1996 FBM – MOTION #9) |
Brenda Hall proposed that a judge that coaches an athlete in group events only will be permitted to judge that athlete in any individual events and/or any judge that coaches an athlete in individual events only will be permitted to judge that athlete in any group event. This is only for open competitions and only if absolutely necessary. A judge cannot judge any routine that he/she coaches/choreographs. |
1996 FTM | PROPOSAL #12 (RATIFIED – 1996 FBM – MOTION #13) |
Ron Kopas proposed that we form a Judges’ Commission to meet each year at Nationals to focus on the development of Judges’ Programs. This Commission would include all Provincial Judges’ Reps and all certified Judges Course Conductors. This meeting would be chaired by the CBTF Judges Rep. Effective Immediately |
1996 FTM | PROPOSAL #13 (AMENDED & RATIFIED – 1996 FBM – MOTION #13) |
Ron Kopas proposed that white lightweight sweaters with no lace, buttons, collars, zippers or other such trim be accepted as part of the Judges Official Uniform. Sleeveless, short or long sleeves are acceptable. Neck Line (crew-neck, V-neck, turtleneck) must be appropriate to the jacket style. Effective Immediately |
1996 FTM | PROPOSAL #14 (AMENDED & RATIFIED – 1996 FBM – MOTION #13) | ||||||||||||||||
Loranne Meek proposed that the following set fees be established for Canadian Team Trial Judges:
CLARIFICATION: This fee includes attendance at all meetings and critiques. Judges would receive a $25.00/day per diem ($6.00 Breakfast; $7.00 Lunch; $12 Dinner). Full airfare/transportation, accommodation costs would be paid by the host province. To be reviewed on an annual basis. Effective January 1, 1997 |
1997 FTM | PROPOSAL #20 (Ratified - 97 FBM - Motion #22a) |
Ron Kopas proposed that present Module 3 Judges must attend the compulsory portion of the WBTF Masters/M3 Exam to judge Provincial and National Team Trials beginning in the 1998 season. Masters Course Conductors will give feedback to the participant on areas of concern. The Compulsory practical portion must be taken but not marked. Current Masters Judges may be used to conduct the updating seminars for compulsories only. Effective Immediately |
1997 FTM | PROPOSAL #43 (Amended & Ratified - 97 FBM - Motion #22-A) |
Tina Larson proposed that we accept the following Judges’ Contract procedure:
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1997 FBM | MOTION #23 |
Karen Gratton moved that:
Effective Immediately |
1997 FBM | MOTION #24 |
Elva Taylor moved that we send a Judges Directory to the Provincial Sanction Officers as well as the Manual Coordinator for CBTF. Effective Immediately |
1998 FBM | MOTION #13 (AMENDED – 00 FBM – MOTION #6) |
Karen Gratton moved that the Canadian Team Trial Judges Set Fee be increased as follows:
Fee includes attendance at all meetings and critiques, If meals are not provided, judges would receive a $35.00 maximum per diem (ie: $10.00 breakfast; $10.00 lunch; $15.00 dinner). Receipts must be provided. The event host would pay airfare/transportation and accommodation costs. To be reviewed on an annual basis. INTENT: These are maximum figures. It was not the intent to pay the full amount if, for example, there was only one male athlete in a division. Effective January 1, 1999 |
1998 FBM | MOTION #22 |
Myra Kirk moved that the Official CBTF Judges Contract be revised to include the following statement:
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1998 FBM | MOTION #23 |
Betty Davis moved that in the CBTF Policy Manual under Judges, Page 6, add:
Also, add under “Penalties for Violations”:
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1999 WTM | PROPOSAL #7 (RATIFIED - 99 SBM - MOTION #12) |
Sylvia Kernohan proposed that when an athlete is in a Winner Event being judged by two or more judges, the minimum score or better must be received from at least one judge in order to advance. (Note: Preliminary and Semi-final rounds do not count for advancement) Effective Immediately |
1999 FTM | PROPOSAL #6 (RATIFIED - 99 FBM - MOTION #23) |
Ron Kopas proposed that we accept the Position Paper on Professionalism of Judges as presented by Ron Kopas with amendments. |
2000 WTM | PROPOSAL #3 (RATIFIED – 2000 SBM – MOTION #9) |
Sylvia Kernohan proposed that, pending completion of the M1B Judges Module, the following certified judges will be qualified to judge M1B Events:
Effective Immediately |
2001 FBM | MOTION #17 |
Rita Eggett moved that Ron Kopas (former CBTF Judges Rep) ship all CBTF materials and records to Tina Larson (current CBTF Judges Rep) as soon as possible using reasonable cost methods to be billed to CBTF. DIRECTIVE: Ron to coordinate costs with Betty Davis, CBTF Treasurer. |
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 cheque 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 #25 (*AMENDED – 2008 SBM – MOTION #13 – see below) |
Karen Gratton moved that the only competitions that will be sanctioned during the period May 1-31st (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). CLARIFICATION #1: M3, 4 and 5 Judges will only be available to judge Type “A” competitions during this “blackout” period. CLARIFICATION #2: The CBTF Sanction Officer will have the authority to award sanction permits to Type “B” competition requests IF a date during this “blackout” period is open and available. CLARIFICATION #3: Exception - Type B” Open Competition held in conjunction with Provincials. |
2003 SBM | MOTION #24 |
Betty Davis moved that judges at Canadian Team Trials and the Open Competition will be paid their judging fees and all miscellaneous expenses (eg: taxis, meals, etc) as soon after these competitions are complete. Judges at the Canadian Championships will be paid their judging fees and all miscellaneous expenses (eg: taxis, meals, etc) within 7 days from the completion of the competition. Effective Immediately |
2004 FBM | MOTION #21 |
Karen Gratton moved that Proposal #14, 2004 FTM (Recommendation #8, L2/M1 Course Workshop, Sept 2003) be accepted as follows:
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2004 FBM | MOTION #49 (**SEE 2005 FBM, MOTION #30 BELOW) |
Karen Gratton moved to accept the following Policy regarding Judges who coach or choreograph competition routines:
Note: See Judges Code of Ethics All entry forms must provide space to indicate an athlete’s/group’s Choreographer, if possible. CLARIFICATION |
2005 FBM | MOTION #11 |
Karen Gratton moved that Proposal #2, 2005 STM be accepted as follows:
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2005 FBM | MOTION #28 |
Karen Gratton moved that the following statement be added to the World Judge Selection Process:
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2005 FBM | MOTION #30 |
Karen Gratton moved that CBTF adopt the following “Conflict of Interest Policy” regarding judges who coach or choreograph competitive routines:
NOTE: See CBTF Judges Code of Ethics NOTE: All entry forms must provide a space to indicate an athlete’s/group’s Choreographer. |
2006 SBM | MOTION #8 |
Karen Gratton moved that Proposal #4, 2006 STM be accepted as amended:
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2008 SBM | MOTION #24 |
Lucinda McMaster moved that black Capri dress pants and dress sandals be added to the Judges’ Uniform Policy. Hose or Tights are optional. The following statement will be added to the Policy:
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2008 SBM | MOTION #14 |
Karen Gratton moved that the CBTF Sanction Officier 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 #25 |
Jeff Johnson moved that the judges meeting held prior to the start of Canadian Team Trials be sanctioned as a WBTF Master Judges Update. Attendance by all Canadian Team Trial Judges at that year’s Team Trials is mandatory. All other Master Judges are welcome to attend. Funding for this meeting will come from the Judges’ Program. The meeting shall be a minimum of 3 hours in duration. |
2008 FBM | MOTION #37 |
Karen Gratton moved to accept Proposal #37, 2008 FTM that reads:
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2009 SBM | MOTION #12 |
Karen Gratton moved to accept the provisional hiring of USTA Judges for CBTF Competitions Policy as a permanent policy. CLARIFICATION: Remove the reference that applies this to only 2009. |
2009 FEM | MOTION #5 |
Karen Gratton moved that, on an annual basis, in order to determine the two judges for the World Championships and International Cup, the Executive shall appoint Judge #1. The Selection Committee shall select Judge #2. CLARIFICATION: That, in an International Cup year, the Selection Committee shall select Judge#2 and may also select additional judges who must travel on their own expense. CLARIFICATION: Judge #1 shall represent Canada at the WBTF Winter and Summer Judges' Committee Meetings. |
2009 FEM | MOTION #6 |
Karen Gratton moved that the CBTF Executive appoint the members of the World Judges' Selection Committee each year based on the following composition:
The CBTF Technical Chair shall be responsible to contact those people the Executive wishes to invite on the Selection Committee. CLARIFICATION: This will rescind the current Rotation System. |
2009 FEM | MOTION #7 |
Karen Gratton moved that the World Judge Selection Process be revised as follows:
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2009 FBM | MOTION #29 (2009 FTM - Prop #18) |
Karen Gratton moved that the following shall clarify what those judges who have the (old) M5 course certification and those judges who have the WBTF Masters certification are qualified to judge:
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2009 FBM | MOTION #30 (2009 FTM - Prop #19) |
Karen Gratton moved:
CLARIFICATION: Once the WBTF establishes its rules & guidelines for Solo Dance Twirl and Pair Dance Twirl, those eligibility criteria will be re-evaluated. |
2009 FBM | MOTION #34 (2009 FTM - Prop #22) |
Karen Gratton moved that the CBTF Judges' Post-Competition Peer Review Meeting Policy be accepted as presented. Effective Immediately |
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 #31 (2012 FTM Prop #16) |
Elan Paluck moved that old M3 (corps) and M4 (teams) judges must attend/audit the new module M3 course over a four year period to retain their judging status. Effective January 2013 |
2012 FBM | MOTION #32 (2012 FTM Prop #17) |
Elan Paluck moved that the M5 certification shall no longer be recognized. Effective January 1, 2017 |
2012 FBM | MOTION #33 (2012 FTM Prop #18) |
Elan Paluck moved that the WBTF Role Models be adopted for use in Canada. Effective January 1, 2013 |
2012 FBM | MOTION #34 (2012 FTM Prop #19) |
Elan Paluck moved that all registered M2 and M3 judges are required to update these courses every four (4) years in any one of the following ways:
CLARIFICATION: Provincial's head judge to send an agenda, in advance, to the CBTF Judges' Rep to be accepted as a full focus meeting. |
2013 Fall Conference | MOTION #13 (2013 Pre-FTM Proposal 2) |
Karen Gratton proposed to accept the Online Practice Judging Process as a pilot project for the 2013-14 season (Exception: no fee shall be charged during the pilot season). Intent: Wendy Cruickshank shall run the pilot project and report back at the 2014 FTM. |
2013 Fall Conference | MOTION #21 (Technical Proposal 1) |
Karen Gratton proposed to accept the Head Judge Selection Criteria & Roles and Responsibilities as presented. Refer to the Head Judge Selection Criteria and Head Judge Duties & Responsibilities documents. Effective Immediately |
2013 Fall Conference | MOTION #23 (Technical Proposal 3) |
Karen Gratton proposed to accept the Process for Selecting Supervising Judges for Practical Assignments as presented. Refer to the Practice Judge Supervisor Policy. Effective Immediately |
2013 Fall Conference | MOTION #29 |
I move that CBTF provide an honorarium (amount to be determined) for additional Canadian judges that will be required at the 2015 International Cup. |
2014 FBM | MOTION #16 |
Elan moved that 2014 FTM Proposal #6 be accepted: That, at all open and provincial sanctioned competitions, International Cup Qualifier and International Cup, a judge with M5 (up until 2017) and Master’s Certification must be used to judge the Artistic Twirl and Artistic Pair events. Effective Immediately |