QUICK LINKS
| What | How | Notes/Deadline |
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| 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 [email protected] |
| Waiver Forms | Download Forms | Hand in at registration desk on March 26 |
Draws and Results
| Event | Time | Results | |
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| 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 |
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| 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 |
| 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 [email protected] |
| 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 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
- 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 |
| 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 |
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| Late Entries | Once the deadline has passed, changes can only be requested by email, at [email protected], 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. |
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| 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.
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. |
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| 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. |
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.
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°
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.
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 |
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| 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) |
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| 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. |