MOTION #20 (RATIFIED - 92 FBM - MOTION #8)
** RESCINDED - 2011 FBM MOTION #22

Loranne Meek moved that letter grades be used to score Pre-Medley in the following way:

Each element will be scored out of 2 points
S - 0.01 - 3.99
C - 4.00 - 5.99 (white)
B - 6.00 - 7.99 (blue)
A - 8.00 - 10.00 (red)

*Colour denotes ribbon (no ribbon for S)

Greg Honey moved that Pre-Solo be added as an Unofficial Event in Saskatchewan on a trial basis of one year, effective Jan 1/96.

INTENT: Saskatchewan will provide recommendations at the 1996 Fall Technical Meeting that flow from an evaluation of this success of the trial, along with suggested guidelines, rules and regulations, score sheets, judging methods, etc.

Tina Larson proposed that Saskatchewan strike a Commission to develop a plan to initiate a standardized program for Pre-Events. Consideration for incorporation in the Badge Program, Coaching Program and Judging Program must also be included.

RECOMMENDATION: That future plans for Level C events also be included.

RECOMMENDATION: That Pre-Event athletes be required to wear simple, undecorated body suit leotards.

DIRECTIVE: To develop a standard Pre-Medley routine first, followed by Pre-Solo Dance Twirl and Pre-Solo Twirl.

DIRECTIVE: Draft of this proposal to be presented at the 1996 FTM.

Maureen Johnson proposed that Pre-Solo Dance Twirl be accepted as a Minor Event.

Effective Immediately

Nancy Beachin proposed that we accept the Bronze pin as the Pre-Solo Standard Routine.

RECOMMENDATION: Coaches be encouraged to use the Bronze Pin as the Pre-Solo Routine during the 1996-97 season.

DIRECTIVE: The Difficulty and Variety captions must be removed and replaced (on the critique form). Karen to contact Myra and Ron to work on this.

Effective Sept 1/97

Jennifer Meron proposed that Basic Strut, Forward Motion and all Pre-Events be evaluated on a "grading system" rather than a competitive/placement system. Levels would then be eliminated from Basic Strut.

Effective Sept 1/97

Jennifer Meron proposed that for all Pre-Events, numerical scoring will be replaced by a descriptive term leading to a grade. The terms will be amended to: Excellent, Very Good, Good, Satisfactory

Effective Jan 1/97

Jennifer Meron proposed that for all Pre-Events, all participants will receive a ribbon, regardless of final grade:

Excellent	A	Red
Very Good	B	Blue
Good	C	White
Satisfactory	S	Green

Effective Jan 1/97

Alison Brown moved that the Standard Forward Motion routine be accepted as follows:

Combination to be performed from Corner 3 to Corner 1 (athletes finish to the back) and then from Corner 4 to Corner 2 in opposing diagonal pattern (athlete finishes to the front).

Maureen Johnson proposed that the Basic March Critique Form and Master Sheet be accepted as revised.

Effective Jan 1/98

DIRECTIVE: Myra Kirk be advised of all the revisions to the Critique Form and Master Sheet. A final copy will be sent to the CBTF Sanction Officer for inclusion in the 1998 Competition Scoresheet Package.

Nancy Beachin proposed that we accept the Standard Pre-Medley routine with further revisions as presented at the 1997 Fall Technical Meeting.

Effective immediately

Leisha Strachan proposed that we accept the Pre-Two-Baton routine in principle.

Effective immediately

Sylvia Kernohan proposed that we accept the Critique Form and Master Sheet for the Pre-Two-Baton Event with amendments.

Effective immediately

Tina Larson proposed that the athlete will march for 8 counts on all 4 sides of the square. The athlete will execute the counter-clockwise square first and will turn on count 8. The athlete will execute the clockwise square second and will turn on count 7 in the Basic March Pre-Competitive Event.

Effective Jan 1/98

Tina Larson proposed that the athlete will execute a "1-2" halt upon the completion of one square. Square to consist of 32 counts with the "l-2" halt following count 32 facing front in the Basic March Pre-Competitive Event.

Effective Jan 1/98

Tina Larson proposed that the athlete will complete 2 squares in opposing direction (similar to Forward Motion). Athlete will start at Corner 4 (judge's left) in the Basic March Pre-Competitive Event.

Effective Jan 1/98

Tina Larson proposed that the athlete will be required to swing both arms, with the baton in cradled position, in the Basic March Pre-Competitive Event.

Effective Jan 1/98

Tina Larson proposed that we accept the Basic March Critique Form and Master Form with the following revisions:

Delete the word "attitude" and add the following to the bottom on the scoresheet:

Circle - Needs Attention
Checked - Shows Proficiency

Effective Jan 1/98

Leisha Strachan proposed that all Pre-event Critique Forms be revised to include:

Circle - Needs Attention
Checked - Shows Proficiency

Effective Jan 1/98

Tina Larson proposed that we make the following changes to the Basic March Critique Form:

1. Add "Musical Phrasing/8 count side" to the Timing Caption
2. Add "Corners" to the Coordination and Body Technique Captions
3. Move "Feet" from Leg Lines and put separate as; "Feet - Toe-in/Toe-Out - Alignment - Stretch"
4. Add "Projection" to the Presentation Caption.

Dana Peteleski proposed that, in Forward Motion, upon acknowledgement from the judge, the athlete shall assume the Ready Position which is defined as:

Body Movement: maintain erect posture in 4th position (plie or extended leg position), left foot placed behind right foot with left heel lifted.

Baton & Arm Movement: holding ball in the right hand and the tip in the left hand, arms extended down.

Tina Larson proposed that Forward Motion be performed from Corner 4 (athlete's right back corner) to Corner 2 (athlete's left front corner), then be performed from Corner 3 (athlete's back left corner) to Corner 1 (athlete's right front corner).

INTENT: To be consistent with other events such as Basic March & groups.

Effective September 1, 1998

Shannon Gajdos proposed that we accept the Pre-2-Baton Written Description and video as presented.

Effective September 1, 1999

Shannon Gajdos proposed that we accept the Written Description of Pre-Solo Dance Twirl (September 8/98 revision).

Effective September 1, 1999

Betty Davis proposed that CBTF offer to pay Ontario and Saskatchewan 2 hours of gym time each and pay the cost of the video tapes as required in order to video tape all levels of pre-competitive routines prior to January 1, 1999. This cost would be to a maximum of $60.00 for each province. These provinces would be required to submit videos of the Standardized Routines for Forward Motion, Pre-Medley, Pre-Solo Dance Twirl, Pre-Solo and Pre-2-Baton for use in the development of CBTF Judges and Coaches courses.

DIRECTIVE: Completed video tapes to be forwarded immediately to the National Video Librarian. Receipts must be provided. A panel of experienced M1 or M2 judges shall give a grade to each routine.

Effective Immediately

Melanie Guglielmin proposed that we accept the Pre-Event Range Descriptions with the following amendments:

1. Grade letter "D" must be changed to "S"
2. Under "Baton Technique" Satisfactory caption - delete the words "to correct" to now read: "Technique requires attention but element is still readable as written elements."
3. Under "Body Technique" Satisfactory caption - delete the words "to correct" to now read: "Technique required attention by element is still readable as written elements."

Effective January 1,1999

Jennifer Meron proposed that we accept the Pre-Competitive Group event in principle (as introduced at the 1998 Fall Technical Meeting).

INTENT #1: Jennifer Meron will continue to develop the event/critique form/ranges, etc. to be presented at the 99 FTM. This event will be a pilot project for the 1999-2000 season, for implementation as a Minor Event effective Sept 1, 2000.

INTENT #2: Other provinces are encouraged to offer this event also.

Effective Immediately

Jennifer Meron proposed 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

Karen Gratton moved that Proposal #12, 2004 FTM (Recommendation #6, L2/M1 Course Workshop, Sept 2003) be accepted as follows:

That the following changes be made to the Pre-Event Critique Forms:

• Presentation caption be changed to "Performance"
• Add "General Mechanics" to all critique forms (except Pre-Group). This would not be a rated caption but an area to make comments about the mechanics of how the routine was performed.
• All other revisions as shown in the draft Manual of the L2/M1 Course.

Karen Gratton moved that Proposal #13, 2004 FTM (Recommendation #7, L2/M1 Course Workshop, Sept 2003) be accepted as follows:

That, should the music stop during Basic March or Forward Motion, the athlete will be required to:

• Basic March - start that square again
• Forward Motion - if performing Corner 4 to 2, start again at Corner 4; if performing Corner 3 to 1, start again at Corner 3.

Karen Gratton moved that Proposal #16, 2005 STM be accepted as follows with noted amendments:

That the July 2005 corrections to the Pre-Event Critique Forms be accepted. Revised forms to be included on the 2006 CBTF score sheet CD.

Effective January 1, 2006

Karen Gratton moved that Proposal #5, 2006 STM be accepted as follows:

That, for the second line of Forward Motion, the athlete will begin on the right foot.

CLARIFICATION: Both lines will end with the athlete facing the judge.

Karen Gratton moved to accept Proposal #9, 2008 Winter Technical Meeting that an athlete may compete as a group member in both a Pre-Group and a competitive group at the same competition.

Effective Immediately

Karen Gratton moved to accept Proposal #11, 2008 FTM that reads:

That Level C and B group athletes be permitted to be members of Pre-Groups. However, 60% (or more) must be Pre-Group level and 40% (or less) can be C or B group athletes.

Karen Gratton moved that the Pom Pom Team age divisions be changed to be the same as all CBTF group age divisions:

• Juvenile (7-11.999)
• Junior (12-14.999)
• Senior (15 and over)

CLARIFICATION: Pom Pom Teams may compete in Pre-Group divisions Effective Jan 1, 2010

Elan Paluck moved to accept the amended Proposal 1 from the 2010 FTM as follows:

To accept the revised pre-Event Evaluation Sheets as presented at the 2010 FTM with the following revisions:

• the deletion of the rating boxes for the General Mechanics caption
• the change of the word "Satisfactory" to "Needs Improvement" which will change the Letter Grade to "D".

Effective: Immediately

Proposal 4 Elan Paluck moved that CBTF rescind Motion #20, 1992 FTM which reads:

That an athlete may only compete in either Pre-Medley or Medley, not both, at the same competition.

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.

Elan moved that 2014 FTM Proposal #2 be accepted:

That a Pilot Project be run for the following events in the proposed Modified Pre-Competitive Program during the 2014-15 season:

• Basic 1 & 2
• Forward Motion 1 & 2
• Medley 1 & 2
• Solo 1 & 2
• 2-Baton 1 & 2

DIRECTIVE: Provinces who participate will be required to submit written reports at the 2015 FTM.

Elan moved that 2014 FTM Proposal #3 be accepted:

That the Pre-Team Pilot Project shall continue for one more year into the 2014-15 season.

DIRECTIVE: Use current Pre-Group Score Sheet.

DIRECTIVE: All provinces are expected to participate in the pilot.

DIRECTIVE: Written reports shall be required for the 2015 FTM.