Groups - CBTF
1983 STM | MOTION #14 |
Betty Infilise moved that the Corps Manual be compiled by Nancy Needham and Elaine Jacobs, to be ready for the fall of 1983. This Manual is to be presented to the National Executive before their fall meeting. |
1985 FTM | MOTION #23 |
Elaine Jacobs moved that on a one year trial basis, in Quebec only, due to provincial concern, we will open up a Parade Corps with Live Music division, to be reviewed at the Annual Technical Meeting with a report from Quebec. |
1985 FTM | MOTION #24 |
Linda Boyd moved that whistle/gun signal in the corps be dropped and penalties will be recorded to conclusion of routine. |
1985 FTM | MOTION #26 |
Sandra Watt moved that a ruling be made that allows contest directors to give crests, medals or ribbons in both Nov. and Adv. Corps and all group events to stay in line with solo awards. |
1985 FTM | MOTION #27 |
Elaine Jacobs moved that Corps Directors have the option of using their own music system or that provided by the contest director for a one year trial basis. |
1985 FTM | MOTION #28 |
Wendy Harmen moved 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1985 FTM | MOTION #29 **RESCINDED - 98 FBM - MOTION #25 |
Wendy Harmen moved that teams must take the floor for competition without assistance, with the exception of the primary division. A 20 point penalty will be imposed on the team violating this rule. |
1985 FTM | MOTION #30 ** RESCINDED - 98 FBM - MOTION #25 |
Elaine Jacobs moved that all corps must take the floor for competition without assistance upon leaving the ready line, with the exception of the primary corps division. A 20 point penalty will be imposed on the team violating this rule. |
1985 FTM | MOTION #31 |
Shelley Vassell moved that a beginner team division be added to all group events, however, the team must move to Novice immediately upon obtaining a first place. |
1986 STM | MOTION #2 |
Betty Infilise moved that, effective 1987, the CBTF will hold a Grand National Dance Twirl Team, Twirling Team and Corps Competition for the advanced division. |
1986 STM | MOTION #6 |
Betty Infilise moved that effective 1987, first place advanced groups will re-compete for the Grand National Dance Twirl Teams, Twirling Teams and Corps titles, no small, no large, no age divisions will be used. |
1986 FTM | MOTION #25 (#14) |
Debbie Nikolai moved that effective Jan 1, 1987, the primary team/corps age division to be changed to: Average age 0-7.9, with no member over the age of 8. |
1987 FTM | MOTION #46 |
Corps and Team rules:
|
1988 FTM | MOTION #17 |
Moved that all Level C groups (team and corps) must advance to Level B immediately after winning a first place. |
1988 FTM | MOTION #18 |
Moved that World Teams be added to CBTF group competition and that the time limit be 3-5 minutes. They would have the same age divisions and status as other group events. The name CBTF Twirling Team be used for this event as an interim measure. |
1988 FTM | MOTION #20 |
Moved that Dance Twirl Teams and CBTF Twirling Teams be judged from the stands and comments be placed on cassette - if facility allows. |
1988 FTM | MOTION #21 |
Moved that Dance Twirl Teams and CBTF Twirling Teams will be judged using full sheet for scoring and place points. |
1988 FTM | MOTION #22 |
Moved that twirl time in Floor Corps be changed to 2 1/2 minutes for Advanced Twirl Corps only. |
1989 FTM | MOTION #19 (Ratified - Motion #16 - 1989 FBM) |
Betty Infilise moved that Theme Corps remain a CBTF group event. |
1989 FTM | MOTION #20 (Ratified - Motion #16 - 1989 FBM) |
Nancy Beachin moved that once the individual members have passed the end of the final 22 ft. boundary, the Parade Corps may end their routine on the floor in the 22 ft. area from the exit line or exit over the front, back and right side boundary within that area. |
1989 FTM | MOTION #21 (Ratified - Motion #16 - 1989 FBM) |
Nancy Beachin moved that Twirl Time for Twirl Corps and Military Corps be as follows:
|
1989 FTM | MOTION #22 (Ratified - Motion #16 - 1989 FBM) |
Betty Infilise moved that Theme Corps twirling time will be as follows:
|
1989 FTM | MOTION #23 (Ratified - Motion #16 - 1989 FBM) |
Betty Infilise moved that the attached CBTF Teams rules be ratified. (Refers to "Twirling Teams") CBTF TEAMS Requirements
Timing
Procedure
Music
Costuming
Scoring
Penalties
|
1989 FTM | MOTION #26 (Ratified - Motion #16 - 1989 FBM) |
Nancy Beachin moved that immediately upon winning 4 first places in status level, a group would advance to the next status level. This rule would apply to all status levels (A,B,C) and all group classification competition (Floor Corps, Parade Corps, Dance Twirl and CBTF Teams). Effective Jan 1/90 |
1989 FTM | MOTION #28 (Ratified - Motion #16 - 1989 FBM) |
Nancy Beachin moved that the ratio for determing the status level of a group be 60% or more - whatever level 60% or more of the group is, is the level at which they will compete. This applies to all classifications (Floor Corps, Parade Corps, Dance Twirling Teams, CBTF Twirling Teams). Effective Jan 1/90 |
1989 FTM | MOTION #29 (Ratified - Motion #26 - 1989 FBM) |
Nancy Beachin moved that definitions of Group Status be defined as follows (Ref: Group Manual Page 8 - Definition of Status) Level A - as is Level B - Novice Level - has not won 4 first place awards in Level B. 60% or more members have Level B Individual Group Status. Level C - Beginner Level - has not won 4 first place awards in Level C. 60% or more of the members have Level C Individual Group Status. |
1989 FTM | MOTION #30 (Ratified - Motion #16 - 1989 FBM) ** RESCINDED - PROP #50, 96 FTM; (RATIFIED - MOT #13, 96 FBM) |
Nancy Beachin moved that Level B Groups that win a National Level B Title must automatically advance to Level A in that classification. Effective Jan 1/90 |
1990 FTM | MOTION #35 |
Ron Kopas moved that the National Judges Rep (Betty Infilise) and National Coaches Rep (Nancy Beachin) complete and be given authority to decide on any discrepancies of rules and regulations in the Corps and Team Manual and present for final ratification at the 1990 FBM. |
1991 FTM | BOD MOTION #6 1991 FBM ** RESCINDED - MOT #40 - 92 FTM - RATIFIED - MOT #8 - 92 FBM) |
Elva Taylor moved that current status levels for groups be eliminated and replaced by one beginner division (Level C), for those with two years or less competitive experience, or those with four (4) firsts, whichever comes first, based on 60% or more of each members individual group status (status to be determined by Dec 31st). That there be one advanced division (those currently in Level A and B). Age divisions would remain the same. |
1991 FTM / 1991 FBM | BOD MOTION #7 |
Bev Latrace moved that beginner and advanced level group competitions would take place at the local, regional, provincial, East/West, and National levels. |
1991 FTM / 1991 FBM | BOD MOTION #8 (AMENDED-97 FTM - Prop #13 - Ratified - 97 FBM) |
Bev Latrace moved that, at a Provincial Level A & B Group Winner/ Championship three (3) or 50% of the groups (whichever is greater, rounded up) to a maximum of 5 groups, in each age division and event shall qualify to represent their province at the Canadian Level A & B Group Winner/Championships. Effective Jan 1/98 CLARIFICATION: This will only be in effect until the year 2000 when the Eastern and Western Championships will be in effect. |
1991 FTM / 1991 FBM | BOD MOTION #9 |
Bev Latrace moved that the Grand National Group competitors are the first place groups from the elite level for each age division. |
1991 FTM / 1991 FBM | RECOMMENDATION (RATIFIED - Motion #25 - 91 FBM) |
That on completion of the G Pattern, timing and judging to cease on the last beat of the music on or off the floor, or the last member off the floor, whichever comes first. (Note: refers to Parade Corps) |
1991 FTM | RECOMMENDATION (RATIFIED - Motion #25 - 91 FBM) |
If a Colour Guard is used in Parade Corps, a National Party must be incorporated. |
1991 FTM | RECOMMENDATION (RATIFIED - Motion #25 - 91 FBM) |
Regarding "event focus" in group manual - the first line to include "incorporating twirling, marching, footwork and general forward motion". (Note: refers to Parade Corps) |
1991 FTM | RECOMMENDATION (RATIFIED - Motion #25 - 91 FBM) ** RESCINDED - MOTION #17 - 1998 FBM |
That the G Pattern for Parade Corps remain the same. If the established pattern is not met, a five point penalty will be assessed. The spread line will be indicated with a pylon. |
1991 FTM | RECOMMENDATION (RATIFIED - Motion #25 - 91 FBM) |
That the competition floor for Parade Corps will now be divided into four quadrants. The Spread Line willnow be the back centre line marking the completion of the third quadrant entering the fourth. |
1991 FTM | RECOMMENDATION (RATIFIED - Motion #25 - 91 FBM) |
That a different colour boundary line or colour of tape be used to mark the floor. (Note: refers to Parade Corps) |
1991 FTM | RECOMMENDATION (RATIFIED - Motion #25 - 91 FBM) (AMENDED - 98 FTM Prop #14 - Ratified - Motion #16 - 98 FBM) |
That for Parade Corps, a 4-count delay of continuous foot motion will be allowed in order to perform a maximum of two spins only. |
1991 FTM | RECOMMENDATION (RATIFIED - Motion #25 - 91 FBM) |
That the maximum age rule for primary and juvenile groups be deleted and group age be determined based on average only. |
1991 FTM | RECOMMENDATION (RATIFIED - Motion #25 - 91 FBM) |
That when an individual group member moves from Primary to Juvenile only, their status level may revert back one level. |
1991 FTM | RECOMMENDATION (RATIFIED - Motion #25 - 91 FBM) |
That the minimum number of twirlers be 10 for all corps events. |
1991 FTM | RECOMMENDATION (RATIFIED - Motion #25 - 91 FBM) |
That the small team division be 3-6 members and the large division be 7 and over. |
1991 FTM | RECOMMENDATION (RATIFIED - Motion #25 - 91 FBM) |
That for twirl time in all corps divisions, all members must be performing the same twirl combinations to receive twirl time. |
1991 FTM | RECOMMENDATION (RATIFIED - Motion #25 - 91 FBM) |
That the time limit for all junior and senior floor corps be 5-8 minutes. |
1991 FTM | RECOMMENDATION (RATIFIED - Motion #25 - 91 FBM) |
That all baton and M & M penalties be dropped on a trial basis to be reviewed at Fall Group Conference/Technical Meetings for all group events. |
1991 FTM | RECOMMENDATION (RATIFIED - Motion #25 - 91 FBM) |
That a 10 second leeway be given to the total time of a performance of a group. |
1992 STM | MOTION #1 |
Ron Kopas moved that we hold an Open Invitational Group Day at the Canadian Championships where only the highest placing Canadian entry will qualify to enter the Canadian Elite Championships, providing they have not already qualified. |
1992 FTM | MOTION #40 (RATIFIED - Motion #8 - 92 FBM) |
Jennifer Meron moved that the two years or less competitive experience method for determining Level C status of a group be deleted. (SEE 91 FBM - Motion #6) Eff: Jan 1/93 |
1992 FTM | MOTION #41 (RATIFIED - Motion #8 - 92 FBM) |
Jennifer Meron moved that the reverting back to Level C rule be expanded to include athletes moving from Juvenile to Junior. Eff: Jan l/93 |
1992 FTM | MOTION #42 (RATIFIED - Motion #8 - 92 FBM) |
Jennifer Meron moved that, for the 1993 competitive season, any group may revert back to Level C. This is a one time only opportunity designed to help groups who truly are not yet proficient enough to compete in status Level A. Eff: Jan 1/93 |
1992 FTM | MOTION #43 (RATIFIED - Motion #8 - 92 FBM) |
Jennifer Meron moved that whatever status level (A or C) a group declares at the start of the competition season, the group may compete in that level for the full competition season, regardless of wins. Eff: Jan 1/93 |
1992 FTM | MOTION #44 (RATIFIED - Motion #8 - 92 FBM) |
Jennifer Meron moved that any Level C group wishing to advance to Level A must inform their Provincial Group Rep no later than five (5) days after the Provincial Championship. No advancement will be allowed after this time. Eff: Jan 1/93 |
1992 FTM | MOTION #45 (RATIFIED - Motion #8 - 92 FBM) |
Jennifer Meron moved that for one more trial year, twirl penalties will not be deducted from scores. That for one more trial year, M & M penalties will not be deducted from scores. Penalties should be considered in appropriate caption. Eff: Jan 1/93 |
1992 FTM | MOTION #46 (RATIFIED - Motion #8 - 92 FBM) |
Jennifer Meron moved that for one trial year, the tabulation method for corps will be place points awarded in each of the captions. Lowest place points win. In case of a tie, highest total score would break the tie. Twirl time penalty to be deducted from Twirl caption. Overall time penalty to be deducted from GE caption. Prop Handling time penalty be deducted from Prop Handling caption. Failure to follow G pattern penalty to be deducted from M & M caption. All other penalties to be deducted from GE caption. Eff: Jan 1/93 |
1992 FTM | MOTION #47 (RATIFIED - Motion #8 - 92 FBM) ** RESCINDED - MOTION #25 - 1998 FBM |
Jennifer Meron moved that the twenty (20) point penalty for groups, other than Primary, whose coach/personnel goes on the floor during the set up of the group be deleted. Should this occur, the group will compete for scoresheet/comment only. Eff: Jan 1/93 |
1992 FTM | MOTION #48 (RATIFIED - Motion #8 - 92 FBM) |
Jennifer Meron moved that for Twirl, Parade and Military Corps, the twirl time rule remain as written, as effective in 1992. Eff: Jan 1/93 |
1992 FTM | MOTION #49 (RATIFIED - Motion #8 - 92 FBM) |
Jennifer Meron moved that for Level C CBTF Teams, the total time will be 3-4 minutes with a 10 second leeway. Eff: Jan 1/93 |
1992 FTM | MOTION #50 (RATIFIED - Motion #8 - 92 FBM) |
Jennifer Meron moved that regarding the Group Challenge Cup criteria as written from the Fall 1991 Board Meeting, regional points be dropped effective 1993, that Twirl Team be referred to as CBTF Team, that Show Corps be referred to as Theme Corps, that the Group Challenge Cup be awarded at the Canadian Championships. Eff: Jan 1/93 |
1992 FTM | MOTION #53 (RATIFIED - Motion #8 - 92 FBM) |
Jennifer Meron moved that for Dance Twirl Teams, the Appearance caption (on the score sheet) be removed. The ten (10) points will be added to the Production caption to give more weight to the concept of continuous footwork while twirling. Appearance should be considered in the GE caption. That the Dance Twirl score sheet be re-vamped. Eff: Jan 1/93 |
1992 FTM | MOTION #56 (RATIFIED - Motion #8 - 92 FBM) |
Jennifer Meron moved that committees be struck to review rules, concepts, and event focus for each group event. Work to be completed for 1992 competition season. Eff; Jan 1/93 |
1992 FTM | MOTION #57 (RATIFIED - Motion #8 - 92 FBM) |
Jennifer Meron moved that the attached Theme Corps proposals be accepted for immediate implementation. Eff: Jan 1/93 THEME CORPS Size Requirements Time Limit Timing & Judging Twirl Time Costume Music Guard Props Prop Handling Time Grounding of Equipment Entrance & Exit |
1992 FTM | MOTION #59 (RATIFIED - Motion #8 - 92 FBM) |
Jennifer Meron moved that all motions pertaining to groups unless otherwise noted are for implementation Jan 1, 1993. (Note: refers to group motions made at the 1992 FTM) |
1992 FTM | MOTION #60 (RATIFIED - Motion #8 - 92 FBM) |
Jennifer Meron moved that we accept the proposed Rating Guide for Groups. That judges be directed as follows; Any caption score below "Good" for a Junior and Senior group, or below "Average" for a Primary or Juvenile group be cause for the judge to consider giving the group a Protected First. That the Rating Guide be distributed to all group judges and be included in the Module 4 & % Officials Certification Course. Eff: Jan 1/93 |
1992 FTM | MOTION #63 (RATIFIED - Motion #8 - 92 FBM) |
Jennifer Meron moved that we implement a 20 point penalty for any infraction to National Guard rules. Eff: Jan 1/93 |
1992 FTM | MOTION #64 (RATIFIED - Motion #8 - 92 FBM) |
Jennifer Meron moved that we delete the rule regarding failure to produce proof of age at competitions. (Note: refers to group members) Eff: Jan 1/93 |
1992 FTM | MOTION #65 (RATIFIED - Motion #8 - 92 FBM) |
Jennifer Meron moved that we establish minimum acceptable standards for a Level C group to advance to Level A. (replaced by rating guide for groups and recommendations as to when to consider using protected first). Eff: Jan 1/93 |
1992 FBM | MOTION #11 (To replace 92 FTM Motion #55) (** AMENDED TO DELETE "or financial" - 95 FBM) |
Susan Irwin moved that Motion #55 from the 1992 Fall Technical Meeting be amended to read:
|
1993 FTM | MOTION #19 (Ratified - 93 FBM; AMENDED - Mot #11 - 2000 SBM) |
That, in order for an athlete or group to compete in any CBTF competition, the athletes or group's coach must hold a minimum certification of Level 2 Coaches (ie: former Level 1 Coaches). CLARIFICATION: This will be reviewed when the new level 2 Course is completed and ratified. Effective: July 10, 2000 |
1993 FTM | MOTION #54 (RATIFIED - 93 FBM) |
Nancy Beachin moved that the Recommendations from the Group Commission Meeting (July 6/93) be approved. They read as follows:
|
1994 WTM | MOTION #26 (RATIFIED - 94 SBM) |
Nancy Beachin moved that we accept the Level C Twirl Team package package that the CBTF Group Rep presented. This included range descriptions, score sheet and event focus. |
1994 WTM | MOTION #27 (RATIFIED - 84 SBM) |
Tina Larson moved that the Dance Twirl Team Range Descriptions be adopted as presented. |
1994 WTM | MOTION #28 (RATIFIED - 94 SBM) |
Tina Larson moved that in Grand National Group Competition, individuals can compete against themselves. |
1994 WTM | MOTION #31 (RATIFIED - 94 SBM) |
Susan Irwin moved that the footwear worn for group events be running shoes or jazz oxfords or jazz boots. Any colour is permitted. |
1994 WTM | MOTION #51 (RATIFIED 94 SBM) |
Susan Irwin moved that no score sheets will be used for group events. (Therefore, critiques will be done on cassette tape only). |
1994 WTM | MOTION #52 (RATIFIED - 94 SBM) |
Nancy Beachin moved that cassette tapes not be used for judging Grand National group events. |
1994 FTM | MOTION #16 (AMENDED & RATIFIED - 94 FBM - MOTION #21) |
(Refers to infractions that are "intentional" not "accidental") Angela Mancini moved that failure for all CBTF teams and corps to stay within the 50 x 84 foot floor boundaries (according to CBTF Group Manual) for any reason other than baton or equipment retrieval be deducted a 0.5 point penalty per person. Effective Jan 1/95 |
1994 FTM | MOTION #17 (RATIFIED - 94 FBM) |
(Refers to infractions that are "intentional" not "accidental") Loranne Meek moved that for all CBTF group events, the group must enter the left competition floor boundary from the judge's left and exit the right competition floor boundary from the judge's right. Effective Jan 1/95 |
1994 FTM | MOTION #18 (RATIFIED - 94 FBM) |
(Refers to infractions that are "intentional" not "accidental") Tim King moved that failure for CBTF groups to intentionally enter and exit correctly from the competition floor will result in a 5.0 point penalty for each infraction. Effective Jan 1/95 |
1994 FTM | MOTION #19 (RATIFIED - 94 FBM) |
(Refers to infractions that are "intentional" not "accidental") Linda Boyd moved that for Parade Corps failure to start behind the mid- court line will be assessed a 0.5 point penalty per person. Failure to end in the designated finish area will be assessed a 0.5 point penalty per person. Effective Jan 1/95 |
1994 FTM | MOTION #20 (AMENDED & RATIFIED - 94 FBM - MOTION #22) |
(Refers to infractions that are "intentional" not "accidental") Angela Mancini moved that failure of any Parade Corps to display continuous foot motion until the last beat of music (as a group) be deducted a 2/0 point penalty total. Individual error be assessed a 0.5 point penalty per person. Effective Jan 1/95 |
1994 FTM | MOTION #21 (RATIFIED - 94 FBM) |
(Refers to infractions that are "intentional" not "accidental") Ron Kopas moved that trailing violations in colour guards will carry a 2.0 point penalty per incident. Effective Jan 1/95 |
1994 FTM | MOTION #23 (RATIFIED - 94 FBM) |
Jennifer Meron moved that Recommendation #1 from the 1994 Summer Group Commission Meeting be adopted. It reads:
Effective Jan 1/95 |
1994 FTM | MOTION #24 (RATIFIED - 94 FBM) |
Jennifer Meron moved that Recommendation #2 from the 1994 Summer Group Commission Meeting be adopted. It reads:
Effective Jan 1/95 |
1994 FTM | MOTION #25 (RATIFIED - 94 FBM) |
Jennifer Meron moved that Recommendation #3 from the Summer Group Commission Meeting be adopted. It reads:
Effective Jan 1/95 |
1994 FTM | MOTION #26 (Motion had no seconder - see 94 FBM Motion #25 below) |
1994 FBM | MOTION #25 ** RESCINDED - 98 FBM - MOTION #19 (see 98 FBM - Motion #18) |
Ron Kopas moved that all group timings (corps and team) and judging coincide with the start and finish of the music or recorded sound (excluding any opening cue). Exception: Level C Twirl Teams which are not timed and are judged until the group is finished or the end of the music, whichever is first. Effective Jan 1/95 |
1994 FTM | MOTION #27 (RATIFIED - 94 FBM) |
Jennifer Meron moved that Recommendation #5 from the 1994 Summer Group Commission Meeting be adopted. It reads:
Effective Jan 1/95 |
1994 FTM | MOTION #28 (RATIFIED - 94 FBM) (Re-written as a '5-part motion' to include 4 other Group Commission recommendations inadvertently left off this motion.) |
28(a) Jennifer Meron moved that Recommendation #6 from the 1994 Summer Group Commission Meeting be adopted. It reads:
28(b) Jennifer Meron moved that Recommendation #9 from the 1994 Summer Group Commission Meeting be adopted. It reads:
28(c) Jennifer Meron moved that Recommendation #13 fromt the 1994 Summer Group Commission Meeting be adopted. It reads:
28(d) Jennifer Meron moved that Recommendation #14 from the 1994 Summer Group Commission Meeting be adopted. It reads:
28(e) Jennifer Meron moved that Recommendation #15 from the 1994 Summer Group Commission Meeting be adopted. It reads:
Effective Jan 1/95" |
1994 FTM | MOTION #31 (AMENDED & RATIFIED - 94 FM - MOTION #27) |
Jennifer Meron moved that Recommendation #10 from the 1994 Summer Group Commission Meeting be adopted. It reads:
Effective Jan 1/95 |
1994 FTM | MOTION #32 (RATIFIED - 94 FBM) |
Jennifer Meron moved that Recommendation #11 from the 1994 Summer Group Commission Meeting be adopted. It reads:
Effective Jan 1/95 |
1994 FTM | MOTION #33 (RATIFIED - 94 FBM) |
Jennifer Meron moved that Recommendation #12 from the 1994 Summer Group Commission Meeting be adopted. It reads:
Effective Jan 1/95 |
1994 FTM | MOTION #34 (RATIFIED - 94 FBM) |
Jennifer Meron moved that Recommendation #16 from the 1994 Summer Group Commission Meeting be adopted. It reads:
Effective Jan 1/95 |
1995 FTM | MOTION #12 (CHANGED TO A RECOMMENDATION AT 94 FBM) |
Jennifer Meron moved that we accept 1995 Summer Group Commission Meeting Recommendation #8 which reads:
Effective immediately |
1995 FBM | MOTION #18 |
Deardra Leslie moved that the CBTF 2nd Vice-President investigate Theme Corps in regards to insurance and risk management (due to the nature of the event). The results of this investigation must be in writing. Copies of this investigation to be sent to CBTF Group Rep, CBTF Technical Chairperson and CBTF President prior to Summer 1996 CBTF Board Meeting. Presentation of investigation results to occur at 96 SBM. |
1996 STM | PROPOSAL #14 (RATIFIED - 96 SBM - MOTION #13) |
Karen Gratton proposed that the Group Tabulation Summary Masters be accepted as amended and that they be included in the CBTF Score Sheet/ Tabulation/Masters Package to be distributed in the fall of 1996. |
1996 STM | PROPOSAL #15 (RATIFIED - 96 SBM - MOTION #13) |
Linda Boyd proposed that Motion #19, 1995 Fall Technical Meeting (which was not accepted at the 95 FBM and sent back for revision) be amended to read:
CLARIFICATION: Penalty remains at 2.0 points per violation. |
1996 STM | PROPOSAL #17 (RATIFIED - 96 SBM - MOTION #13) (** RESCINDED - 97 SEM - MOTION #10) |
Tina Larson proposed that we accept the revised Group Rules and Regulations Manual as presented with amendments. |
1996 FTM | PROPOSAL #44 (RATIFIED - 96 FBM - MOTION #13) |
Jennifer Meron proposed that for Grand National Competition there be a practical order of appearance for all Group Events (as determined by the competition director). INTENT: To prevent back-to-back performances by groups with athletes in both divisions. Effective Jan 1/97 |
1996 FTM | PROPOSAL #45 (RATIFIED - 96 FBM - MOTION #13) |
Jennifer Meron proposed that group's athletes about to take the floor be checked against written declarations at all competitions after April 1st. Effective Jan 1/97 |
1996 FTM | PROPOSAL #46 (RATIFIED - 96 FBM -MOTION #13) |
Jennifer Meron proposed that the CBTF Group Rules and Regulations be changed as follows: In order to compete, all CBTF Groups must be declared by April 1st through August 31st. The deadline for the Group Declarations going to the CBTF Group Rep will remain as April 1st. Groups competing between Sept 1st through March 31st will not have to be declared. (Note: Competition Directors would have to check accuracy of entries.) Effective Jan 1/97 |
1996 FTM | PROPOSAL #48 (RATIFIED - 96 FBM - MOTION #13) |
Jennifer Meron proposed that critique tapes for group events continue to be directed to the coach (subsequent to one year's trial basis). Effective immediately |
1996 FTM | PROPOSAL #49 (RATIFIED - 96 FBM - MOTION #13) |
Jennifer Meron proposed that CBTF Group Rules and Regulations be changed as follows:
The 60/40 split rule will determine a Group's Status. A chance for current Level A Groups to revert back to Level B will be offered for the 1996-97 season only. Advancement from C to B will be mandatory (the following season) after winning four (4) unprotected firsts in the C Level. Advancement from Level B to Level A will be mandatory (in the following season) after winning four (4) unprotected firsts in B Level. Level B will follow the same qualifying rules as Level A (re: provincially qualifying for Canadians). Level B Provincial and National Competitions will hold title of Winner Events. Level A Provincial and National Competitions will hold title of Championship Events. Effective Jan 1/97 |
1997 FBM | MOTION #19 |
Betty Davis moved to amend 1997 FTM Proposal #30 (which references 1997 Summer Group Committee Meeting Recommendation #1) to read:
Effective immediately |
1997 FTM | PROPOSAL #31 (AMENDED & RATIFIED - 97 FBM - MOTION #22a) |
Jennifer Meron proposed that we accept 1997 Summer Group Committee Meeting Recommendation #2 which states:
INTENT: To allow judges to be more sensitive on critiques and score sheets. |
1997 FTM | PROPOSAL #32 (AMENDED & RATIFIED - 97 FBM - MOTION #22a) |
Jennifer Meron proposed that we accept 1997 Summer Group Committee Meeting Recommendation #5 which states:
|
1997 FTM | PROPOSAL #33 (Ratified - 97 FBM - Motion #22a) |
Jennifer Meron proposed that we accept 1997 Summer Group Committee Meeting Recommendation #6 which states:
|
1997 FTM | PROPOSAL #36 (Amended & Ratified - 97 FBM - Motion #22a) |
Jennifer Meron proposed that we accept 1997 Summer Group Committee Meeting Recommendation #8 which states: "That Military Corps become an Unofficial Event. Effective January 1, 2000" |
1997 FTM | PROPOSAL #37 (Amended & Ratified - 97 FBM - Motion #22a) |
Jennifer Meron proposed that we accept 1997 Summer Group Committee Meeting Recommendation #9 which states:
|
1997 FBM |
MOTION #21 Laura Jean moved that Level C CBTF groups be declaration free. Effective immediately |
MAR 1998 CONF CALL | MOTION #2 |
Betty Davis moved to accept the revised CBTF Group Declaration Process (CBTF Policy Manual Pages 73-77) as submitted by the CBTF Group Declaration Committee. |
1998 WTM | PROPOSAL #4 (Ratified - Motion #30 - 98 SBM) |
Jennifer Meron moved 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.). Remuneration in the form of an honourarium may be given at the discretion of the Competition Director. The Timer will be seated in a location where he/she will be undisturbed to avoid distraction. For Type A Competitions (Championships), the Timer must be a certified Module 4 judge to time Teams and/or a Certified Module 3 judge to time Corps. CLARIFICATION: A judge who is judging the competing group may also be used to work the stopwatch for overall time. |
1998 FBM | MOTION #18 |
18(a) Betty Davis moved that all group timings and judging coincide with the start and finish of the music or recorded sounds (excluding any opening cue) Exception: Level C Teams. 18(b) Betty Davis moved that all group Penalty Judging coincide with the announcement instructing the group to enter the floor for competition and end when the last athlete has crossed the boundary. |
1998 FBM | MOTION #20 |
Betty Davis moved that a group performing for comments only will not be included in the placing and results listing at that competition. |
1998 FBM | MOTION #21 |
Betty Davis moved that the intentional use of a prop in an event other than Theme Corps will result in the group performing "for comments only". |
1998 FBM | MOTION #24 |
Betty Davis moved that, upon the announcement to take the floor for competition, athletes must proceed unassisted. Exception: Primary Groups. Failure to do so will result in the group performing for comments only. |
1998 FBM | MOTION #26 |
Betty Davis moved that the G Pattern for Parade Corps remain the same. If the established pattern is not met, a 0.5 point penalty per athlete will be assessed. This will be assessed by the Penalty Judge and taken from the M & M Caption Score by tabulation to produce a final score and final place point. |
1999 FTM | PROPOSAL #10 (Amended & Ratified - 99 FBM - Motion #23) |
Jennifer Meron proposed that the revised Dance Twirl Team Event Focus be accepted with the following amendments: Primary Focus |
1999 FTM | PROPOSAL #12 (RATIFIED - 99 FBM - MOTION #23) |
Dana Peteleski proposed that the overall time for Parade Corps be revised to a minimum of 2 minutes and a maximum of 3:30 (with 10 second leeway). |
1999 FTM | PROPOSAL #14 (RATIFIED - 99 FBM - MOTION #23) |
Wendy Cruickshank proposed that a group cannot change the name of their group that they state on their CBTF Group Declaration Form after April 1st. |
1999 FBM | MOTION #____ (99 FTM Proposal #11 rewritten) |
Karen Gratton moved that the Range Descriptions for Dance Twirl Teams, Level C Twirl Teams, Twirl Corps Twirl, M & M and G.E. captions be reduced from 7 (Written) Descriptions to 5. DIRECTIVE: Clarifications specific to Theme & Parade Corps will be added to the Corps Caption Descriptions. DIRECTIVE: Descriptions will be put into an easy-to-read chart form and Descriptions will be grouped into like sections within the chart. DIRECTIVE: To be included in Group Manual |
1999 FBM | MOTION #19 ** RESCINDED - Motion #10 - 2000 SBM |
Karen Gratton moved that in Group Events, an athlete retains his/her individual group status level until he/she wins 4 unprotected firsts in that particular Group Event. (NOTE: No effective date was determined) |
2000 WTM | PROPOSAL #1 (RATIFIED - MOTION #9 - 2000 SBM) |
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 WTM | PROPOSAL #9 (RATIFIED - 2000 SBM - MOTION #9) |
Jennifer Meron proposed that the Level C Twirl Team Event be eliminated as of September 1, 2000. |
2000 FTM | PROPOSAL #7 (RATIFIED - 2000 FBM - MOTION #12) |
Kristine Niskanen proposed that Recommendation #2 from the 2000 Group Committee Meeting, which reads:
Effective: September 1, 2001 DIRECTIVE: Dana to revise penalty sheets DIRECTIVE: Linda to include revised sheets in the fall 2001 Competition Package. DIRECTIVE: Amendment to be made to Group Manual |
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 #9 (RATIFIED - 2000 FBM - MOTION #12) |
Tina Larson proposed that the time limit for CBTF Teams be changed to 3:30 -4:00 minutes (with a 10 second leeway). Effective: September 1, 2001 |
2001 SBM | MOTION #22 (AMENDED - 2001 FBM - Motion #13) ** RESCINDED - 2004 FBM - MOTION #5 |
Karen Gratton moved to accept the amendments to Section 5.5.1, Items 3, 4 & 5 of the CBTF Group Manual "Determining the Level of a Group for the Current Competition Year" which read as follows: #3 For an athlete to be a Level C athlete in a group event, he/she must never have won four unprotected firsts in that group event. #4 For an athlete to be a Level B athlete in a group event, he/she must have won four (4) unprotected firsts in that group event. For an athlete to be a Level A athlete in a group event, he/she must have won eight (8) unprotected firsts in that group event. #5 A group athlete may compete with a higher level group and yet still retain his/her present individual CBTF Group Event Status Level until he/she wins four unprotected first place awards in that particular group event. |
2001 SBM | MOTION #23 |
Karen Gratton moved to eliminate Section 5.5.1 Item #5, Page 5 of the CBTF Group Manual which reads:
|
2001 SBM | MOTION #24 |
Rita Eggett moved that, for the 2001-2002 competitive season, any group athlete may revert back to a lower group status level. NOTE: Declaration deadline rules apply. Effective July 31, 2001 |
2001 SBM | MOTION #25 |
Elva Taylor moved that gymnastic moves not be allowed in Parade Corps. NOTE: Definition of "gymnastic moves" as stated in the CBTF Group Manual and on the Parade Corps Penalty Sheet is as follows: "Those moves where the head is below the waist and both feet are above the head. Examples: cartwheel, walkover, aerial cartwheel, aerial walkover, back walkover, etc." Effective Immediately |
2001 SBM | MOTION #26 |
Karen Gratton moved that Motion #34, 1993 FTM (Ratified - 93 FBM) be amended to read:
CLARIFICATION: The athlete/duet/group's status does not change if they are competing at the Canadian Championships of that year. Effective Immediately. |
2001 FBM | MOTION #14 |
Karen Gratton moved that, with regards to the drop penalty implementation for CBTF Groups (effective September 1, 2001), the penalties shall be tabulated as follows:
Effective Immediately |
2003 SBM | MOTION #9 (AMENDED - 2004 FBM - MOTION #30) |
Moved that Level C or B athletes competing in a Level A Group Event shall only count an Advancement Score towards Individual Group Status advancement if the group's final score, from a minimum of one judge, is 60.0 or higher. Effective Immediately |
2003 SBM | MOTION #14 |
Tina Larson moved that CBTF Teams be revised as follows:
Effective September 1, 2003 |
SEPT 2003 CONF CALL | MOTION #1 |
Karen Gratton moved that a group must advance to a higher level of competition when the group's status advances. If however, the mandatory advancement results in athletes competing against themselves, the group must remain at the lower status level until the conflicting situation has rectified itself through advancement of the higher level group. Effective Immediately |
SEPT 2003 CONF CALL | MOTION #2 |
Linda Miller moved that athletes who hold Level C Individual Group Status advance to Level B Individual Group Status when they have acquired two (2) unprotected first place finishes as a group athlete in each specific event. Effective Immediately |
SEPT 2003 CONF CALL | MOTION #4 |
Joyce Ormshaw moved that due to the restructuring of CBTF Teams, coaches must declare the Individual Group Status of their athletes competing on CBTF Teams as they choose for the 2003-2004 competitive year. Effective Immediately |
2004 FBM | MOTION #14 (AMENDED - MOTION #32, 2007 FBM (see below)) |
Karen Gratton moved that Proposal #3, 2004 FTM be accepted as follows:
|
2004 FBM | MOTION #31 |
Karen Gratton moved that Proposal #24, 2004 FTM be accepted as amended:
|
2004 FBM | MOTION #34 |
Karen Gratton moved that Proposal #28, 2004 FTM be accepted as amended:
|
2005 FBM | MOTION #15 |
Karen Gratton moved that Proposal #6, 2005 STM be accepted with the noted amendment:
|
2005 FBM | MOTION #16 |
Karen Gratton moved that Proposal #7, 2005 STM be accepted as follows:
|
2005 FBM | MOTION #17 |
Karen Gratton moved that Proposal #8, 2005 STM be accepted as follows (Board added effective date):
|
2007 FBM | MOTION #32 |
Karen Gratton moved that Proposal #9 of the 2007 Summer Technical Meeting be accepted as follows:
|
2007 FBM | MOTION #33 |
Karen Gratton moved that Proposal #10 of the 2007 Summer Technical Meeting be accepted as follows:
|
2007 FBM | MOTION #34 |
Karen Gratton moved that Proposal #11 of the 2007 Summer Technical meeting be accepted as amended by adding clarification #2 (below):
|
2007 FBM | MOTION #35 |
Karen Gratton moved that Proposal #12 of the 2007 Summer Technical meeting be accepted as follows:
|
2007 FBM | MOTION #36 |
Karen Gratton moved that Proposal #13 of the 2007 Summer Technical Meeting be accepted as follows:
|
2007 BOD EVOTE Nov 30/07 | MOTION #3 |
Karen Gratton moved that Motion #36 (see above) of the 2007 Fall Board Meeting be amended to add the Effective Date of September 1, 2008. |
BOD Conference Call Apr 13/08 | MOTION #6 |
Karen Gratton moved to accept Proposal #9, 2008 Winter Technical Meeting that an individual athlete may compete as a group member in both a Pre-Group and a competitive group at the same competition. Effective Immediately |
2008 SBM | MOTION #17 |
Karen Gratton moved that Proposal #2 of the 2008 Winter Technical Meeting be accepted as follows:
|
2008 SBM | MOTION #18 |
Karen Gratton moved that Proposal #3 of the 2008 Winter Technical Meeting be accepted as follows:
|
2008 SBM | MOTION #19 |
Karen Gratton move that Proposal #7 of the 2008 Winter Technical Meeting be accepted as follows:
|
2008 SBM | MOTION #22 |
Karen Gratton moved to accept the Pom Pom Team Proposal as prepared and presented by OBTA and to add Pom Pom Teams as a CBTF Minor Event. Intent: this will be monitored for 2 years and then reviewed and assessed by the Technical Committee. Directive: OBTA will develop role model dvd's and judging tools. Effective September 1, 2008 |
2008 FBM | MOTION #24 |
Karen Gratton moved to accept Proposal #2 from the 2008 FTM that reads:
|
2008 FBM | MOTION #33 |
Karen Gratton moved to accept Proposal #11, 2008 FTM that reads:
|
2008 FBM | MOTION #34 |
Karen Gratton moved to accept Proposal #12, 2008 FTM that reads:
|
EXEC E-VOTE Dec 16, 2008 | MOTION ?? |
Karen Gratton moved that the following revisions to CBTF Group Procedures and Rules be accepted: Re: Theme Production
Re: Other Groups
CLARIFICATION: This would bring CBTF in line with WBTF Team & Group rules that include the opening cue or starting beep. CLARIFICATION: Once approved, these changes to be added into the latest revision of the Group Manual. |
Feb 17, 2009 | EVOTE |
Karen Gratton moved that, for the 2008 competition season only (January 08 - provincial declaration dates), coaches be given the option to maintain or lower each of their group athletes' Individual Group Status level (as of Dec 31/07) so that their athletes/groups may come into line with Motion #32 and #33, 2007 FBM which state IGS advances when one minimum score is achieved. CLARIFICATION: a coach may move C-1 athletes to C-0. DIRECTIVE: If a coach has group athletes who have accumulated a number of minimum scores and wishes to move them back, the CBTF Data Coordinator must be advised by February 28, 2007 in order to amend each athlete's IGS. If not notified, the CBTF Data Coordinator will automatically advance group athletes to the next level. DIRECTIVE: All group athletes' IGS (revised or not) must be stated on the CBTF Group Declaration Form as of their provincial entry deadline date. Effective Immediately |
2009 FBM | MOTION #11 (2009 FTM - Prop #1) |
Karen Gratton moved that the revisions to the CBTF Group Manual be approved. |
2009 FBM | MOTION #12 (2009 FTM - Prop #2) |
Karen Gratton moved that the Pom Pom Team age divisions be changed to be the same as all CBTF group age divisions:
CLARIFICATION: Pom Pom Teams may compete in Pre-Group divisions. Effective January 1, 2010 |
2009 FBM | MOTION #22 (2009 FTM - Prop#11) |
Karen Gratton moved that, for Theme Production, twirling is required and will be judged as to how it is incorporated into the routine to maintain the theme and enhance the general effect. Effective immediately |
2009 FBM | MOTION #24 (2009 FTM - Prop #13) |
Karen Gratton moved to accept the following changes to CBTF Team and CBTF Group events:
CLARIFICATION: The score sheet title to be changed to read CBTF Teams Effective Immediately |
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 #32 (2009 FTM - Prop #20) |
Karen Gratton moved that Parade Corps be eliminated as a CBTF event. (Motion #31 - Board amended: Effective Date - September 2011) |
2009 FBM | MOTION #33 (2009 FTM - Prop #21) |
Karen Gratton moved that the Individual Group Status (IGS) system be eliminated. Instead, coaches shall establish the level of their group as part of their first competition entry or CBTF Group Declaration Form (whichever is submitted first). CLARIFICATION: The expectation is that coaches will not change the level of their groups through the competition season. CLARIFICATION: Mandatory advancement, through scores received during the competition season, will still apply. Effective Immediately |
2010 SBM | MOTION #19 |
Karen Gratton moved that the cost of the hard copy of the Group Rules and Regulations Manual (revision 2, v.6, January 2010) shall be $30 plus shipping. Effective Date: July 10, 2010 |
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 |
2010 FBM | MOTION #18 |
Elan Paluck moved to accept Proposal 11 from the 2010 FTM - changes to group event feedback requirements - as follows:
Effective: Immediately |
2010 FBM | MOTION #19 |
Elan Paluck moved to accept Proposal 13 from the 2010 FTM - revised Theme Production Score Sheet and Penalty Sheet - as follows:
|
2011 FBM | MOTION #27 - 2011 FTM Proposal 9 |
Elan Paluck moved that Theme Production be moved to the status of a CBTF Minor Event. Effective: September 1, 2012 |
EXEC E-VOTE Spring 2012 | E12-01 |
Elan Paluck moved that, for the CBTF 2011-2012 competition season, a Type A (athlete) Direct Member shall be permitted to hold a regular or alternate position on a group competing in any CBTF Major or Minor group event. The team coach or club manager shall be required to send a written request to the CBTF President, with cc to CBTF Technical Chair and the Provincial Head well in advance of the province's provincial competition. A copy of said letter, along with the CBTF approval, shall also be provided with the team's entry form to the CBTF Canadians' Entry Processor. Effective immediately. DIRECTIVE: Revision to the current policy as it appears in the CBTF Policy Manual shall be addressed at the 2012 Summer BOD meeting. |
2013 Fall Conference | Motion #12 (Pre-FTM Proposal 1) |
Maureen Johnson proposed to accept the New Development Team Event called “Pre-Team” and “Level C Twirl Team” as pilot projects for the 2013-14 season. Intent: All provinces are encouraged to run a pilot project for this event and report back at the 2014 FTM. |
2013 Fall Conference | MOTION #16 (Pre-FTM Proposal 5) |
Karen Gratton proposed to accept the CBTF Events Tie-Breaking Process as presented at the 2013 Pre-FTM Meeting. Refer to the attached chart (Tie-Breaking Process Summary Chart - CBTF Events.pdf) |
2014 FBM | MOTION #17 |
Elan moved that 2014 FTM Proposal #7 be accepted: That ABTA shall be responsible to review all CBTF competitive group penalty sheets by the end of October 2014. Revised sheets to be distributed to the Technical Committee and an E-Vote conducted to approve the changes. The Board shall then be presented with a proposal to accept the revisions. |