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May 23

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Hi everyone!  My thanks to Michelle for distributing this
Here’s all the info you need to know…and then some.  We’ve all been working hard on this and are so excited that this weekend is the Ontario Provincial Championships at Durham College Oshawa
All your board members are actively involved and committed to making this a professional and memorable event for our members, and as the competition director, i sincerely appreciate their help and dedication
You will find attached the set systems for the competition.  No changes can be accommodated Please note that each listed coach will receive 2 copies of the set system.  Parents, athletes and other people should print from home and bring.
Here is the overall guestimate of scheduling…if we get ahead, all the better (these are NOT “will not start before” times)
SATURDAY MAY 25
Doors open at 8am
COMPULSORIES AND SHORT PROGRAM start at 9am
OPENING CEREMONIES (all athletes welcome to attend, club track suits mandatory) start 15 minutes after conclusion of compulsories and short…approx 1030am
FIRST ROUND FREESTYLE AND PAIR will start 15 minutes after conclusion of opening ceremonies, at approx 11:15am
First round should conclude at 12:30

LUNCH 12:30 to 1:15

Second round freestyle and pair starts 1:20pm
**please note that due to numbers, a second round is not necessary, but OBTA has decided to offer this as we feel our athletes will benefit

Team competition starts 3:00pm

Awards ceremony for freestyle, pair and teams will commence 15 minutes after conclusion of team competition, approx 5:30pm

Please note:  for pre-events, artistic, and open C individuals, awards will be posted only   For our open groups,  we will announce the results during our Winner/championship awards ceremony and the team members will be invited to come forward in front of our membership to have their awards presented.
Please note:  for freestyle and pair, costumes should be worn,  for groups, club track suits should be worn.  Athletes in both…easy enough…just slip your tracksuit on after the freestyle/pair awards.
To clarify:  this is not “t shirts and shorts”…this is full club tracksuits – giving the ceremony and athlete the respect deserved.

SUNDAY MAY 26

Doors open 8am
Preliminary rounds start at 9:00am
(Note bi 15 to 17 solo and bi 15 to 17 two baton require preliminary round)

**preliminary round scores WILL be flashed.  To reflect the importance of these preliminaries,  three judges will be used

10:15am  pre events start, followed by artistic

11:30  medley and solo dance finals
**final round scores will NOT be flashed!

Lunch at 12:15

1:15  final rounds:  solo, duet, 2 baton and 3 baton

Awards will commence approx 30 minutes after conclusion of competition…costumes to be worn

General info

Changerooms will not be locked.  Do not bring valuables into changeroom

You may not bring in food!  Tim Hortons on campus WILL be open daily from 730am to 200pm!!  Please support this!

Special note to the coaches:   OBTA recognizes you are the pillars of our sport. We want to show our appreciation to our hard working coaches by giving you each a coupon for a free medium coffee, or tea at Tims on Saturday and Sunday!   We will have a volunteer distributing these coupons on Saturday first thing.  Our small way of saying thanks!  (will be given to “coach of record” as per the provincial entries)

Vendors:  Rainbow Fashions and Addiegator accessories will be on site

Awards will be given for gold, silver  and bronze placement

 Parking – Complimentary parking in Founders 3 for athletes, coaches, parents & spectators;  PAID parking in lot in front of the CRWC
Note regarding Canadians:  please refer to the original provincials brochure attached for information on qualification.  Note “minimum score for division” is the AFTER-penalty score!   You should have the remainder of your Canadians entry ready to give to Stephanie Hewis on Sunday, after the competition.
Gym set up/seating:   practice areas will be on both sides of the actual competition floor, partitioned by rope-off.  Absolutely ONLY competitors and Level 2 certified coaches in this area.   Seating will be, of course, in the bleachers.  Absolutely no chairs are to be brought in with the exception of those spectators who have a physical need to be on ground level…competition director will direct anyone needing a chair to an appropriate location.
Lastly, the province of Quebec is also holding their Provincial Championships “within” our championships.  See the included Quebec Provincial Championships set system.  As you can see, these are additions to our existing Ontario set system.  We are happy to have them join us.
See you all on Saturday!

 

Kim Genton Receiving the Syl App Volunteer Achievement Award

Apr 20

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“Summerfest” Brochure

Apr 19

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Springfest – 2013 – SUMMER CUP – FOR DISTRIBUTION

Canadian Championships

Apr 19

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Hello,  Please see below for very important information regarding OBTA clubs and athletes attending the 2013 Canadian Championships in Moncton, NB
  • OBTA has requested 2 hours of practice time at Canadians. The schedule has not been finalized and posted yet however, we have requested later in the day on Wednesday July 3.  This practice is open to all OBTA athletes attending Canadians and is complimentary from OBTA.
  •  OBTA will send all Canadians entries in one package. We have been asked to submit our entries early and then pay what we enter and qualify for after our Provincials. It was felt Ontario provincials were much too late for our entries to arrive in Moncton. Each club should submit their Canadians entries and cheques for Canadians to Stephanie. The entries must received by Stephanie by mail or in person at Trillium (not courier) no later than May 19. The cheques must be received by Stephanie by mail or in person (not courier) no later thanMay 26.  One club cheque is to be submitted.
  •  Athletes may not enter the same event in both Canadian Winner/Championship events and Maple Leaf Open competitions, but they can have some Canadian Winner/Championship events and some Maple Leaf Open events.
  •  At Provincials we need to get a Ontario team photo!  We will gather all the athletes & coaches at the music table after the awards ceremony May 26.  Please wear your club tracksuits!
  •  We would like to remind everyone about the Canadians qualifying requirements. The Top 5 in every division go to Canadians – regardless of score…then, any athlete in addition to the Top 5 that scores above the minimum score (2.5 for BN or 4.0 for BI and 6.0 for A) also gets to go.  It is the net (i.e. after penalty) score that is used.  Top 10 only applies to groups.  Please make your athletes aware of this!
At the Canadian Winner/Championships in July 2013:
- Junior Level A athletes shall perform Compulsory Set A
-Juvenile, Junior and Senior Level B athletes shall perform Compulsory Set B
Sincerely,
Stephanie Hewis
OBTA Technical Chair
222 Eastlawn St
Oshawa ON
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Compulsory draw for Ontario Provincial Championships

Apr 18

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After consultation with members of the OBTA Technical Committee, and with President LeeAnn’s  agreement and permission, I would like to announce that at the Ontario Provincial Championships:
Junior A  freestyle athletes will perform Set A Compulsories only
All B freestyle athletes will perform Set B Compulsories only
Sincerely,

Jen Meron
905 727-7586
j.meron@rogers.com
OBTA Provincial Championships Competition Director

Baton Camp Brochure and Registration Form

Apr 7

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Please find attached the Baton Camp Muskoka brochure for 2013. I am very proud of this camp. The exceptional coaching along with all the fun that an outdoor camp has to offer, is a perfect match for a memorable week. Great twirling, new friends and prepared for Twirling in the Fall is a 10 for sure.  I would really appreciate  if you could forward this on to any athletes you may know that may be interested.

 

This is not just a camp for the athletes. This year, Jackie Stewart, Maureen Johnson and Ron Kopas will be hosting a one day/ evening coaches and judges workshop with some interesting discussions planned to challenge our thinking. I do hope the coaches and judges will take the opportunity to come and enjoy the day as well as the social in the evening.
Please dont hesitate to write and ask any questions.

 

Hope all is well,

 

Kim Genton

 

 

Registration Form

Camp Muskoka

Summerfest Brochure

Apr 4

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Dear Coaches

Attached is our Pizzazz competition that is open to any athlete/group from any organization. I would like to thank Kevan Latrace, the CNBTA president and Jeff Johnson, the CBTF President for granting permission for our group to host this competition.

I truly hope you will all consider coming.

Kim Genton

Summerfest

OR

Summerfest

Syl Apps Volunteer Achievement Award

Apr 1

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To all OBTA Members!
It is my distinct pleasure to notify you that Kim Genton has been selected to receive a Syl Apps Volunteer Achievement award.
The award will be presented by the Honorable Michael Chan, Minister of Tourism, Culture and Sport at the 2012 Ontario Sport Awards Ceremony. The Ceremony will take place on Thursday, April 18, beginning at 6:00 p.m. at the Marriott Toronto Airport Hotel, 901 Dixon Road, Toronto Ontario.
On behalf of the OBTA we would like to congratulate Kim on being selected for this award.  If anyone would like to purchase a ticket to the ceremony you may visit the Ontario Sport Alliance Web site for ticket ordering information,
LeeAnn Wilson

Provincials Update

Mar 26

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Attached you will find an update from our OBTA Provincial competition director , Jen Meron.  Please take a moment and open the attachment and read it over, share with your club members and if you have any questions please do not hesitate to contact me.
Thanks
LeeAnn Wilson
OBTA President
OR

June Competition

Mar 24

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Dear Coaches and Athletes
On June 15th at Notre Dame High School, in Burlington, Ontario, I will be hosting my summer competition. Trying to finish the year with something a little different and at the same time prepare everyone for their end of the year championships, I will be inviting both CBTF twirlers and NBTA twirlers to my competition.  The competition will be run with the same philosophy as Congressional Cup and Twirlmania. My hope is that athletes attending will do so because they love the sport and the thrill of competition.  Events will include both organizations specific musical events such as Pre Events, X strut, Solo Dance, Medley, however, solo, two baton, three baton and the Summer Cup will be done to “upbeat top 40 music”. The Summer Cup will be a combination of Freestyle, Solo and Two Baton and will be offered in both B/Novice/ Intermediate category as well as Advanced.
The brochure will be out at the end of March. I hope that this competition will be of interest to many of you. I think its important to try new things for our athletes so that we as coaches can continue to motivate our athletes throughout the summer.
Any comments or concerns I would appreciate hearing from you.
Hope to see you there,
Kim Genton