Thanks to Judy Kennedy Seguin we now have our own line of Spectrum Fashions!   There is a great variety of clothing ranging from tank tops to shorts, to hoodies and sweatpants.

The attached handout is the order form.  Please contact Judy for more info

In order for our club to run smoothly,  we will DEFINITELY be needing some parents to assist in the non-technical areas of the club.  Please give this your consideration...as the old saying goes, many hands make light work!

DOOR MONITOR CO-ORDINATOR(one person job)

We need a couple volunteers here.
One or Two:  to organize the PARTY  aspect - food, etc  Thank you to Tanya & Marion who have once again volunteered to do this! 

Once again, each Team will require one Team Mom to assist the coaches.
(sorry Dads - it actually has to be a woman, due to change room issues!!) 

Elaine Culnan:  Senior B Large Dance Twirl

Jen D'Attolico:  Juvenile C Small Dance Twirl

Anne MacLean:  Juvenile B Small Dance Twirl

Kathy Harrison:  Junior B Large CBTF Team

Jackie Rover:  Junior B Small Dance Twirl

Lucy Saccucci:  Juvenile B Large Dance Twirl

Joan Rom-Colthoff:  Senior A Small Dance Twirl

Lucy Saccucci & Anne MacLean:  Pompom team

FUND RAISING

 I would really like to have a few people co-ordinate a couple of fun club activities that would involve the whole family.   I think it would be worth considering having a kick-off barbeque/pool party  in late September  and a mid-winter thing (tobogganing/skiing/skating..followed by a meal)  in perhaps late January)

 "Travel" competitions -hotels, travel info, secret pal? 

 Please give this rather extensive list some thought, and see if there is an area you feel you would like to give your energy to.   As our coaching staff is smaller this year,  my (Jen's)  coaching responsibilities and technical duties are increasing.   I really require some people to take over the reins on these tasks.  Thanks so much for your consideration.

SPECTRUM COMPETITION MARCH 7 2010

Raffle Table:  Elaine Culnan

Tabulation:  Anne MacLean

Spectrum North Baton Club is very proud to offer an array of programs to fit all ages and abilities.   Find out here what program suits you!
Once you pick your program, you may register at anytime by dowloading (from the Handouts section)  printing off, filling out, and mailing your registration form to the address on the form,  with either your full payment for Learn to Twirl  ($65.00 registration plus $30.00 for your baton purchase),  or with a $150.00 deposit payment for  our Competitive Team Program.  Easy?  You bet!

*we would encourage all current and potential new members to read our Policy Manual (found in the Handouts section under "SNBC Member Information"
LEARN TO TWIRL 1

If you have never twirled before our Learn to Twirl 1 is the program for you!

This program will be offered on Monday  (at Notre Dame School Newmarket)  Classes will commence the first week of October.  The session runs until December 17th and classes are 45 minutes in length...from 6:15 - 7pm

Classes will be coached by a certified CBTF coach,  who will provide proper warm ups,  baton basics (as per the Canadian Baton Federation Skills Development Program) and dance basics,  all with a real emphasis on FUN!   During this course,  the new twirlers  will learn their basics,  earn their first CBTF  ribbon,  and be invited to participate with the club in the Newmarket Santa Claus Parade,  and the Club's  Christmas Show.  Subsequent 10 week programs will be offered to build on these skills in January and March. 

New twirlers will wear either a black sleeveless bikeatard,  or black shorts & tshirt or tank top (club tshirts may be purchased)  and runners (canvas runners are best)  hair must be back off face in a pony tail.
Cost:  $65.00 for a 10 week Program
*baton purchase is required - $30.00
Please go to our HANDOUTS tab and download the handout entitled
 LEARN TO TWIRL


COMPETITIVE TEAM  PROGRAM

If you have completed our Learn to Twirl  program,  and if the coaches/director feel you are ready,  you will be invited to join our Competitive Team Program.
Members will be placed in appropriate competitive teams based on their age & ability.  The number of teams will vary, based on age, ability,  coach's recommendation and parental consent.
Athletes will continue to earn their next CBTF Skill Development badge,  participate in parades and shows,  and also compete at several local,  mid-distance and in some cases cross Canada and US Competitions.
Registration includes CBTF/OBTA Memberships, Photos, Awards,  and all Team Competition entry fees and "gym fees" (admission fees) for all competitions that are combined group/solo, including Provincials and Nationals.. Fund raising requirement is included in basic registration.  Competitive Team members are eligible to register for Private (solo)  lessons with a Spectrum coach  (contact director Jennifer Meron for details)
Dress & Grooming: black unitard or black shorts & black tank top,   shoes must be either jazz oxfords or specialty shoes that are flexible enough to meet our needs (eg:  LaCoste/some Sketchers) 
All athletes must commit to purchasing a club track suit,  competition shoes,  and a costume for each team they are in. Athletes must have a correctly sized baton for each team they are in.   
Registration cost:  
Base cost for one competitive team:  $450.00 Each additional team  is an additional cost of $100.00
Installment payments are available.
Please go to our HANDOUTS section and download the handout

COMPETITIVE TEAM REGISTRATION

CONGRATULATIONS TO ALL OUR TEAMS AND ATHLETES ON A FANTASTIC CANADIANS (KITCHENER, JULY 4&5 2009)

TEAMS

MAMBOLEO GOLD!

ALL FOR ONE GOLD!

DREAM GIRLS GOLD!

WHEN I GROW UP GOLD!

GIRLS GOLD!

HONEY HONEY SILVER!

DISTURBIA SILVER!

WINE UP SILVER!

Fantastic performances too especially

Dream girls:  4 drops

Mambo:  4 drops

When I Grow Up:  2 drops

and Honey Honey  1 drop!!!

OUR INDIVIDUALS ALSO ALL TURNED IN PERFORMANCES TO BE PROUD OF.  CONGRATULATIONS TO:

TEIJA

Gold in Solo Dance and Grand National Champion

Silver in freestyle

TAYLOR  Gold in 2 Baton  and Bronze in Freestyle

EMILY   Gold in 2 baton and Bronze in solo

NATALIE  Gold in solo dance

CHRISTINA  Silver in solo dance

HEATHER  Silver in solo

REESE  Bronze in solo dance

STEPH  Bronze in solo dance

Congratulations to all athletes on a great show!   Excellent performances by all members.

Special Congratulations to our award winners

ATHLETE OF THE YEAR

Taylor McDonald

OUTSTANDING ACHIEVEMENT

Emily Harrison

Stephanie Culnan

SHOWMANSHIP AWARDS

Leanne Howorth

Natalie Seguin

Reese McDonald

Shelby MacLean

Teija RomColthoff

Christina Heos 

Stephanie Culnan

Taylor McDonald

The competition season is upon us, and its time for a refresher message on what we need from our members on the day of a competition!

1.  Be there ON TIME.  If you have not been told otherwise, you are expected to be on site at the 'DOOR OPEN' time indicated on the brochure.   Take my cel phone number with you (905 751-7031)  and call if you run into unforseen trouble.

If for some reason you are even 5 minutes late, your coach expects an apology and explanation.  Period.  This is only common courtesy.

 I can't  stress this enough.  If anyone is late,  you will be put on an early morning phone list from that point on, and you will be called 2 hours before you are supposed to be there so that it doesn't happen again!

2.  Please access our website "site news-members only" section to gain access to the brochures that have locations, directions, times, order of events, etc.

3.  If I know the time your team will go on, I will share that but often I don't.  Generally, teams are on first thing and are done by 1pm.   

4.  You should arrive groomed "competition ready"  as far as hair & make up goes (lipstick can wait til you're there, but the rest should be done)

Hair should be in a high (not back of the head granny) bun, with bangs back, tight & sprayed.

5.  Come wearing your club tracksuit.

6.  Bring everything you need:  all costumes, tights, knee-highs,  shoes (black and/or beige)  scrunchies,  hair & makeup supplies, BATON.   Its always a good idea to pack the night before.

7.  Your baton must be CLEAN.  For any team that is primary or juvenile age (any team that practices on Monday night)  your baton is NOT to have any tape on it.    Also, the only tape permitted is black soft-touch tape, done on the middle 1/3 of the baton.  Do not think I will have this tape at the competition...I will not.  As I've relayed before,  purchase it at any racket store.  I may have a few rolls for sale which I might be able to bring to the practice the week before the competition.

8.  No-one is permitted to leave the facility until they are finished competing, under any circumstances.   Do NOT wander off during the day.  Stay with whatever team you are about to compete with.

9. Your "team mom"  is indeed the boss of you.  If she tells you to do something,  do it without question.

10.  You are expected to watch and cheer on all the competitors, but especially your fellow Spectrum North teams.   We don't make rules for parents,  but the most fun is to be had if you sit together to support your girls!

11.  Keep your area of the changeroom neat, and clean up after yourself.  Make sure when you leave you take EVERYTHING with you.   

12.  Soloists, you are responsible for picking up your scoresheets.   Also - you should bring your scoresheet to the solo class following a competition for your coach to review.

13.  No eating or drinking in costume!   You must cover up your costume to avoid spills!

Marion Demetris, Jen and a couple other ladies from Newmarket have been training  and running, working towards a half-marathon.  Their goal was realized on Sunday Sept 27, when they ran & completed the Scotiabank Half Marathon in Toronto.

During the summer, when the going got tough, Jen promised Marion that if  they completed it, their pic would go up on our website...so, here we are in all our post-race glory!!