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All Corps Directors must above
all, agree to abide by the constitution and the current
rules and procedures of the IBTA and the guidelines within
the corps they run. |
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2
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All corps directors shall
make every effort to encourage good sportsmanship amongst
twirlers, parents, other corps directors, teachers and other
IBTA members. |
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All corps directors shall
strive to share responsibility for developing the personality
and moral qualities in their twirlers. |
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All corps directors shall
conduct themselves in a respectable manner at all times.
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5
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All corps directors shall,
to the best of their ability, keep themselves informed of
all IBTA
competitions, seminars, rule changes and functions and provide
accurate information to their students and parents. |
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Corps directors shall never,
in any manner, solicit students of another corps. Corps
directors shall not be allowed to make the first contact
with any twirler, parent, guardian or other corps members.
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Corps directors shall not
make false claims concerning the achievements of their corps
members. Competitions and competition results shall be referred
to accurately by rightful names, age, divisions and titles.
When dealing with the press and others, all information
must be factual. |
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A corps director’s conduct
towards other corps directors must be characterised by courtesy,
good faith and respect. |
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All corps directors must be
reasonable in their demands on the twirlers time, energy,
financial status, social status and enthusiasm. Remember
that they have other interests. The scheduling of practice
times and competitions should take into consideration the
maturity level of the twirler. |
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All corps directors shall
strive to work in harmony with, and appreciate, the advice
and knowledge of their teacher. |
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All corps directors
must follow the advice of a doctor to determine when an
injured twirler is ready to twirl again. |
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Remember that
children play for fun and enjoyment and that winning is
only part of it. Reinforce the fact that honest effort is
as important as victory so that the results of each competition
can be accepted without undue distress. |
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Develop respect for the ability
of the opponent, as well as for the judgement of judges,
teachers and other corps directors, and not publicly question
the judgement of officials. |
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Be generous with your praise
when it is deserved. |
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Make children aware of the
physical fitness value of baton twirling and the lifelong
recreation and social value. |
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Avoid over-using talented
twirlers. The ‘just average’ twirlers need and
deserve equal time. Gain the advice of and work with your
teacher when selecting teams.
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