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Welcome to the Spectrum North Baton Club, home of the 2011 Canadian Senior Large CBTF Team, and Senior Large Dance Twirl Team Gold Medallists!
We hope this helps you discover more about the wonderful sport of baton twirling in general, and our club which has been serving Aurora and Newmarket for 19 years! Our club offers group and private lessons for all ages and experience level, from beginner to advanced, coached by very experienced and knowledgeable coaches: Jennifer Meron and Christina Heos, Heather Rover and Taylor McDonald . All are eager to share their passion for twirling with our young athletes!! Find out more about these coaches on our "Roster/Coaches" page. The Spectrum North Baton Club is one of the most successful baton clubs in Canada. The club operates on Monday evenings at Notre Dame School in Newmarket, Wednesdays at Good Shepherd School in East Gwillimbury, and and on Thursday at Lester B Pearson School in Aurora.
For more information, please contact Jennifer Meron at j.meron@rogers.com 905 727-7586
Monday, May 28
Annual show - June 2, at Newmarket High!
Just a bit of info about our annual show on June 2nd at Newmarket High.
Please have the girls on site at 4pm, hair "competition ready", with all their costumes, etc.
We will have a rehearsal from 4:15 - 5:30
Followed by pizza (my treat...but if someone could take care of ordering, that would be great...bring your own drink) in the cafeteria
This will leave the girls enough time to get their makeup on and get ready for the show to start at 7pm
Note: parents, please do NOT stay at 4....rather, "drop & go" You are welcome to return to the school no earlier than 630. When you arrive at 630, please feel free to go to the cafeteria (not the gym), as we will be doing our last minute preparations.
The show will start promptly at 7pm - so don't be late. Your child could be first on!
A reception - cake & drinks will be available in the cafeteria after the show. Please note - as the rehearsal is very busy for the girls (and yes - rather stressful for the coaches), if you have any cards or what not for the coaches, we would really appreciate not being given these prior to the reception after the show.
As I mentioned before, the show is free and you may bring guests. However, if you are planning on bringing more than 3 people, please let Tanya know (theos@rogers.com) as she will be teeing up refreshments, and we wouldn't want to be short.
Looking forward to a great show to finish up our awesome season!!
Wednesday, May 23
Trillium Results
Huge congratulations for our teams finishing out their competitive season with style!
Rock Prelude: 1st
Jagger: 1st
Hey Mickey - 1st
Rumour 2nd (only to Buffalo Gals...!)
Forget you: 3rd
Saxobeat: 3rd
I would say that for many of the teams, this was their BEST performance of the season - especially Jagger, and Rock Prelude (which I got several compliments on from the western people)
Congrats also to our great individuals for looking great, and placing well!
A special thank you to all the families who chipped in and worked so hard:
McDonalds on music & announcing
Seguins on running
Howorths & Ozturks on gym monitor
Crapper on declarations
and Demetris, Lynagh, D'attolico, Amaral, RomColthoff, Burke/Kanitz, Rovers on the clerking/awards table duties
another special thanks to Richard Harrison for coming out and doing the official videotaping all day on Sunday!
Thursday, May 3
Provincials!
Wow, what a weekend it was!
Groups
Rock Prelude: Gold
Hey Mickey: Gold
Jagger: Gold
Rumour: Silver
Saxobeat: Bronze
Forget You: Bronze
Freestyle & Pair
Teija: Bronze - Senior A Women
Natalie: Bronze- Junior B Women
Caitlyn: Gold - Senior B Women
Christina: 5th - Senior A Women
McDonald & McDonald: Gold in Senior B Pair
Harrison & Amaral: Silver in Senior B Pair
(pair was THE closest race ever!! - Way to Go, Spectrum!)
Individuals (podium placings)
Christina: Gold in Senior BI solo
Teija: Bronze in Senior A Solo
Natalie: Bronze in Junior Bi 2 baton
Emily: Bronze in Senior Bi Solo and Silver in Senior Bi 2 baton
Leyla: Silver in C Junior solo
and...Bridget, Madi, Amanda & Leanne ALL made it through to second rounds in their very tough divisions!
Lastly, very special congratulations to Christina Heos on being named OBTA Senior athlete of the year
Congratulations all. I am very proud of you
Sunday, April 15
A Disney Kind of Day
Check out this video, make by Coach Christina!
http://youtu.be/Na7UyjK1ikw
Monday, February 20
Twirlmania Champs!
Congratulations Spectrum!
2012 Twirlmania champs in the Senior Twirl Team (Rock Prelude), and Junior Dance Twirl Team (saxobeat) Divisions, and Silver results for the Senior Small Dance Twirl Team Moves Like Jagger!. Topping it off, winners of the High Score award for Canadian competitors.
Big congratulations also to:
Natalie Seguin - silver in freestyle and 4th in solo
Christina Heos - silver in freestyle
Caitlyn Amaral & Emily Harrison - 5th in pair
Bridget Lynagh - 6th in 2 baton
Super work from all teams!! Looks like a great season ahead!
Monday, February 20
Saxobeat, 2012 Twirlmania Junior Small Dance Twirl Champs
Monday, February 20
Rock Prelude 2012 Twirlmania Senior Twirl Team Champs
Monday, February 20
Crazygirls at Twirlmania 2012
Tuesday, February 14
What's up this spring?
Enjoy this link, compliments of Christian Saunders for the Auroran!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Uvy1smtKj8s
Friday, February 3
Competition Entries/Brochures
Competition entry brochures have been posted to the handouts tab. These brochures have all the details of dates, times and locations of each competition.
Of course you do not need to fill out the group forms, however all soloists - or those who have been working on the CBTF individual pre-events must fill out an entry form! You may fill out the 2012 generlc entry form for all competitions except Provincials and Trillium, with your details once, and then make copies and write in the competition name.
Please note that entries for Ajax, Camaros, Spectrum AND Provincials are due on Sunday February 12th. Entries for Pizzazz and Trillium are due March 19, however, I strongly recommend you submit on February 12!
I will not accept any entries after that day and you will be responsible for submission yourself. If any of this is unclear, or you need clarification of event, age, level, please contact Jen.
Note: CBTF/OBTA now automatically upgrade your status if you advance a level at competition, so there is no need to wait to enter anything!
Sunday, February 20
Shoes, Tights, Makeup, Grooming for Competition
Now that we are on the final touches of the costumes, you need to know about shoes/tights.
Please note ALL team members will require beige tights & shoes. Additionally, Saxobeat requires black shoes and black tights/knee highs
As for specifics - we have had negative feedback in the past due to the variance in type and colour of shoes and tights worn - both in terms of each individual girls shoes & tights matching, and in terms of the various team members footwear/tights not matching each other.
Therefore I am requesting this be worn:
SHOES*
Make: Bloch or Capezio laceless
Colour: Caramel
TIGHTS
Either Capezio Caramel, or,
Mondor Light Tan
Regarding shoes, for those of you who have narrow feet, we have been told that the Bloch shoes have a much better fit. If you find them still a bit loose, insoles should help.
For the costumes with black pants - I feel we can be more flexible here because wearing pants makes the feet less exposed, and its only important that the very lower leg be showing black. However, where possible still wear black laceless shoes.
Generally - its a very good idea to have an extra pair of tights on hand for emergencies.
Onto grooming/etc
The following guidelines are for our Teams, and they are in place to ensure our professionalism and "sameness",
I would stronly suggest that this be adhered to for solos as well, however, that is up to the individual and parent in consultation with the coach.
(speaking for myself, as coach to the majority of the clubs soloists - I do expect these guidelines to be adhered to!)
Regarding grooming & other appearance issues:
Makeup: (either find this exact, or another brand that has same colour. Hopefully some of you still have this from last year)
Eyeshadow: CoverGirl "SmokyShadowBlast" *815 Bronze Fire
Lips: Revlon ColourStay Just Bitten Colour Twilight
Cheeks: Any standard "rose" blush
Eyes: Black Eye Pencil or Liquid Liner on lower and upper Lid, extended
Past outer corner of eye
Eyes: Anyone junior age and older will also wear mascara this year.
Note: foundation is recommended for anyone needing it for coverage purposes, or if your skin seems to absorb makeup
We will be providing guidance regarding how its to be put on - bearing in mind that for a sport where the competitors are sometimes 50 feet away from the judges - more is better.
Regarding hair: we will be going with straight back buns - no bangs - and as always with enough gel & spray to survive a hurricane. The bun is to be high on the back of the head, secured with both pins and a hair-matching net. Good idea to get practicing now, if you are new to buns.
Executive decision: no team will be wearing any sort of "fake hair" this year. Again, in my discussions with some judges, I have come to hear that they view it as rather juvenile and unprofessional. So - no fake hair, and this equally applies to awards ceremonies, opening ceremonies, etc.
Note to soloists: you may opt for a size part bun for your individual events if you would like to (and if you have the ability to change it after teams)
Regarding batons: ends are to be white! Batons with tape should be well taped and new looking.
Undergarments: as I had previously mentioned - no bras showing at all, and that includes clear or flesh toned. Having sat through 2 judging seminars lately, when the judges have been asked if clear or fleshtone was acceptable, the consistent answer was NO. What I asked what effect a brastrap showing would have, the consistent answer was "why would you choose to do something that would give me a negative impression before you even start your routine?"
Tights have to be worn with every costume, because they will help to eliminate any rolls or bulges in the lower body (ie: panty lines) A very good idea to consider if the overall smoothness of the bodylines is a problem is a body-glove that is basically an all in one undergarment. I believe these also come in caramel colour.
Coming & going: The girls will be wearing their new club jackets and plain black pants (any totally black jazz pant, or yoga pant - of your own choosing) when they arrive and depart the competition, and for any opening/closing/awards ceremonies.
Lastly, although Im sure it goes without saying: no nail polish, no body art, no jewellery of any kind (including earrings) no watches. No gum!
If anyone has any questions regarding the above, please contact me.
Tuesday, October 4
Parent Volunteers for 2011 2012
Thanks to our volunteers for the 2011 2012 season!
Please remember to check the "job description" for details about what your position entails!
Door Monitor Coordinator: Howorth
Christmas Show Coordinator: Demetris
Annual Show Coordinator: Heos
Christmas Parade Coordinator: RomColthoff
Team Moms: D'Attolico & Rover
OBTA/CBTF Competition Volunteer Coordinator: Lynagh
Publicity: Georgopoulos
Spectrum Competition Chair: Seguin
Subcommittees for Competition:
Food: Ozturk
Judges: Kanitz
Technical: Harrison
Raffle: Seguin/Culnan
Entries: McDonald
Handout:
Parent Volunteer Portfolios
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