QUICK LINKS

What	How	Notes/Deadline
Final Schedule	Download Schedule	As of March 23, 2019
Pre-Training Schedule – March 25	Download Schedule	As of March 21, 2019
Spacing Schedule – March 26	Download Schedule	Please send playlists to stephane@artisticswimming.ca
Waiver Forms	Download Forms	Hand in at registration desk on March 26

Draws and Results

Event	Time		Results
TUE, MAR 26
Junior Solo Technical	15:00 EDT	Start List	Summary Detailed
WED, MAR 27
13-15 Figures	07:45 EDT	Start List	Summary Detailed Rankings per figure
Senior Duet Tech	14:00 EDT	Start List	Summary Detailed
Junior Duet Tech	15:00 EDT	Start List	Summary Detailed
Senior Solo Tech	18:30 EDT	Start List	Summary Detailed
THU, MAR 28
Junior Solo Free	08:15 EDT	Start List	Summary Detailed
Senior Solo Free	11:10 EDT	Start List	Summary Detailed
Highlight Team	14:30 EDT	Start List	Summary Detailed
13-15 Team Prelims	15:00 EDT	Start List	Detailed Combined
Combo	18:45 EDT	Start List	Summary Detailed
FRI, MAR 29
Junior Duet Free	08:15 EDT	Start List	Summary Detailed
Senior Duet Free	10:45 EDT	Start List	Summary Detailed
13-15 Solo	12:15 EDT	Start List	Summary – Routine Detailed – Routine Combined
Senior Team Tech	17:45 EDT	Start List	Summary Detailed
Junior Team Tech	18:00 EDT	Start List	Summary Detailed
SAT, MAR 30
13-15 Mixed Duet	08:30 EDT		Detailed – Routine Combined
13-15 Duet	08:35 EDT	Start List	Detailed – Routine Combined
Junior Team Free	13:15 EDT	Start List	Summary Detailed
13-15 Team	17:00 EDT	Start List	Summary – Routine Detailed – Routine Combined

GENERAL INFORMATION

Competition Dates	March 26-30
Registration Deadline	March 5, 2019 at 11:59pm
Hosts	Canada Artistic Swimming in partnership with Montréal Synchro and Natation Artistique Québec
CAS Resource	Stéphane Côté, Events & Communications Director stephane@artisticswimming.ca
Events	13-15 – Figures, Solo, Duet, Mixed Duet, Team
	Junior – Solo Tech, Solo Free, Duet Tech., Duet Free, Mixed Duet Tech, Mixed Duet Free, team Tech, Team Free
	Senior – Solo Tech, Solo Free, Duet Tech., Duet Free, Mixed Duet Tech, Mixed Duet Free, team Tech, Team Free
	Open – Combo, Highlight Team
Rules	This competition will be conducted under Canada Artistic Swimming Rules
Information Package	Preliminary Information Package

POOL & VENUE INFORMATION

Pool Information	Complexe Sportif Claude-Robillard 1000 Avenue Émile-Journault, Montréal, QC
Pool Specs	Competition Pool: 21m x 21m (Dive Tank) Warmup Pool: 25m x 25m (another 25m x 25m pool may be available as needed)
Deck Privileges	Only Coaches and Athletes registered for the Event will be allowed in change rooms and on deck. All Coaches must have proper accreditations on them at all times, and will be expected to have the proper level of certification as per rule 3.1.9 a): All coaches at the Qualifier/CASC must be fully certified at the Competition Development Level or NCCP Level 3.
Security & Health Services	Trained Lifeguards will be on deck at all times during the competition
Rules for Gelling	We ask that clubs consider doing gelling and degelling at the hotel whenever possible. Gelling is allowed at the pool in the change rooms. Please always be respectful of the facility – this privilege can be taken away at any time. Absolutely no degelling in the pool will be tolerated.
Rules for stretching & land drill	Stretching and land drill is allowed in certain areas of pool deck (to be confirmed by referee), as well as in the 2nd floor hall (where entrance to pool stands are located). Please always be respectful of patrons.
Where to eat	Clubs are allowed to bring food in. Tables and chairs will be provided in the hall at pool level and it will be possible to plug in crockpots.

Please note that there are significant changes to the way warmups will be conducted in 2019

The changes are reflected in the competition schedules below.

There will be no more scheduled competition pool warmups for solos and duets. Competitors will be given priority to warmup in the warmup pool prior and during the events, as noted in the schedule.
In addition, all team events (team, combo & highlight routine) will have the opportunity to do full run-throughs with music in the competition pool on the day of the events. These trainings with music will be done in order of draw.

Competition Schedule	Final Schedule	Mar 23, 2019
Spacing Schedule	Download Schedule	Mar 21, 2019
March 25 Training Schedule	Download Schedule	Mar 21, 2019

REGISTRATION, FEES & PAYMENT

Entry Deadline

Tuesday, March 5, 2019 at 11:59pm EST

Entry Submission Information

All registration and entries must be sent online using Canada Artistic Swimming’s Event Registration system.

Entry Fees

Figures	$42
Solo Tech	$21
Solo Free	$42
Duet Tech	$42
Duet Free	$85
Team Tech	$80
Team Free	$160
Combo & Highlight Team	$185

Late Entries

Once the deadline has passed, changes can only be requested by email, at registrar@artisticswimming.ca, and will be subject to a late fee.

According to CAS Rule, 5.1.5 b), Each routine whose entry package has not been received or is incomplete by the stated deadline is automatically assessed a $25.00 fine. This fine must be paid to the Chief Referee or designate at the coaches meeting prior to the competition, or the routines concerned will be disqualified from the competition.

The FINAL deadline for late entries is 2 weeks prior to the start of the competition, on March 12, 2019, 11:59 pm EST. No entries will be accepted after this date.

Athlete Surcharge

The athlete surcharge fee is $75 per athlete. An online Event Registration Form will be provided to add this amount to the club’s total.

Technical Fee

The Technical Fee is $45, levied once for each athlete taking part in any junior or senior

Payment

Two payment methods are available. In both cases, payment must be received before the final payment deadline to avoid penalties.

Preferred Method: By Electronic Fund Transfer (EFT) to payment@artisticswimming.ca (password should be Qual2019)
By cheque, payable to Canada Artistic Swimming, sent to:

Canada Artistic Swimming
c/o Lisa Pagliarello
700 Industrial Avenue, Suite 401
Ottawa, ON, K1G 0Y9

Note that the payment deadline is one week after registration, on March 12, 2019, but that late penalties will be strictly enforced.

Event Registration Form

All clubs must fill out an online Event Registration Form (available later) which will be used to provide all the pertinent information to the Organizing Committee and to calculate total cost to remit to Canada Artistic Swimming.

Consent Forms & Waivers

All athletes must fill out the Athlete Waivers and Medical Release forms which must be handed in at the registration table before the beginning of the competition. Click here to download the forms.

Anti-Doping and prohibited substances

By registering for this competition, athletes acknowledge that they agree to be subject to random unannounced anti-doping testing. Information about athletes’ rights and responsibilities, as well as the full list of prohibited substances, are available on the Canadian Centre for Ethics in Sport’s website, www.cces.ca.

13-15 FIGURES

The figures draw for the 13-15 Figures event will be determined by Canada Artistic Swimming, according to CAS Rule 4.5.3.b.i.

The figure group […] shall be drawn and posted by the Chief Referee or his/her designate one week prior to the start of the figure event and will be posted on the Canada Artistic Swimming website immediately after they have been drawn.

Download the Panels Map

Option Figures Group for 13-15

Please note that the Optional Figures Group for the 13-15 Figures event will be GROUP 3.

Seagull
Porpoise Continuous Spin 720°

Download the Panels Map

MUSIC

Please note that digital music will be used at this competition. There must be one digital file for each registered routine in an mp3 format, with a minimum required resolution of 192kbps.

Labeling Convention

File must be labeled with the following information, all separated by underscores, with no blank spaces

Age Group: 13-15, Junior, Senior, Open (Combo + Highlight Team)
Event: SoloTech, SoloFree, DuetTech, DuetFree, TeamTech, TeamFree, Combo, Highlight
Club Name: no spaces please!
Athlete Last Name: For duets, use both last names. For teams, please use the first swimmer’s last name, by alphabetical order

The deadline to send all music is March 5, 2019, at 11:59pm.

Please note that CAS rule 4.8.2.a will be strictly enforced:
If the music is not submitted by the deadline, if it is not in the correct format, if it is not labeled correctly, […] there will be a $100 fine per infraction.

PREFERRED HOTELS

When booking your accommodation for this competition, please consider using the Official Host Hotel or one of the preferred hotels. The rates have been negotiated for you and it’s an easy way to help the Organizing Committee. To access these rates, please mention “Synchro Canada 2019” rate when booking.

Hôtel	km pool	km airport	Rates	Notes
OFFICIAL HOST HOTEL – Auberge Royal Versailles	11 km	26 km	2 Double Beds: $119.95 (double) $139.95 (triple) $149.95 (quad)	Hot breakfast included (from 6am)
Ruby Foo’s Hotel	9 km	11 km	2 Queen Beds: $149 (double-quad) $179 (kitchenette)
Quality Hotel Montreal East	10 km	25 km	2 Double Beds / 1 Queen Bed: $118	Reservations must be made by phone using 1-877-456-0737 or 514-493-6363. Please mention group name ( 2019 NATIONAL QUALIFIER-SYNCHRO) and reference number 3629600.