Canada Artistic Swimming

2023 CANADIAN CHAMPIONSHIPS
2023-05-07 - 2023-05-13 | MNP Community & Sport Centre, 2225 Macleod Trail SE, Calgary, Alberta, T2G 5B6, Canada
Hosted by Canada Artistic Swimming, Alberta Artistic Swimming & Calgary Aquabelles
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What
How
Notes/Deadline

FINAL Competition Schedule
View Schedule
v2.1 – April 28, 2023

Spacing Schedule – May 7
View Schedule
v1.1 – April 30, 2023

Spacing Schedule – May 9
View Schedule
v1.1 – April 30, 2023

QC/ON Registration Instructions
Download Instructions

QC/ON Registration Form
Download Registration Spreadsheet

What
How
Notes/Deadline

FINAL Schedule
View Schedule
v2.0 – 2021-04-01

Feedback-only Routine Registration
Download Excel File
2021-03-22

Virtual Event Technical Bulletin
View Bulletin
v1.3 – 2021-03-19

Land Routine – Technical Bulletin
View Bulletin
v1.1 – 2021-03-01

Land Routine – Element Videos
Watch videos on Dropbox

How to register Land Routines for Qualifier
Watch Tutorial Video

Waiver Forms

Coming soon!

Competition Registration Form (Formstack)
Fill out form
2021-03-16

Land Routine Duets & Teams Registration
Download Excel File
2021-03-16

GENERAL INFORMATION

Dates
Extra Training: May 5 evening (if needed) & 6, 2023
Official Training: May 7, 2023
Competition: May 8 – 13, 2023

Registration Deadline
April 17, 2023 at 11:59pm

Hosts
Canada Artistic Swimming, Alberta Artistic Swimming & Calgary Aquabelles

CAS Resource
Stéphane Côté, Chief Officer – Business Development
stephane@artisticswimming.ca

Events
Youth – Figures, Solo, Duet, Mixed Duet, Team, Free Combination

Junior – Solo Technical, Solo Free, Duet Technical, Duet Free, Mixed Duet Technical, Mixed Duet Free, Team Technical, Team Free

Senior – Solo Technical, Solo Free, Duet Technical, Duet Free, Mixed Duet Technical, Mixed Duet Free, Team Technical, Team Free

Junior/Senior – Acrobatic Routine

Rules
This competition will be conducted under Canada Artistic Swimming Rules

POOL & VENUE INFORMATION

Pool Information
MNP Community & Sport Centre
2225 Macleod Trail SE
Calgary, AB T2G 5B6

Pool Specs
Competition Side: 25m x 20m x 2.5m
Warmup Side: 25m x 20m x 2.0m + Dive Tank on some occasions

Deck Privileges
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. Absolutely no degelling in the pool will be tolerated.

Rules for Stretching & Land Drill
TBC

Where to Eat
Gym

REGISTRATION, FEES & PAYMENTS

Entry Deadline
Monday, April 17, 2023 at 11:59pm EST

Entry Submission Information
All registration and entries must be sent online using Canada Artistic Swimming’s Event Registration system, except for Ontario and Quebec clubs who must fill out the appropriate excel registration forms.

Entry Fees

Youth Figures
$45

Solo Tech
$45

Solo Free
$45

Duet Tech / Mixed Duet Tech
$95

Duet Free / Mixed Duet Free
$95

Team Tech
$175

Team Free
$175

Free Combination
$205

Acrobatic Routine
$205

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 April 24, 2023, 11:59 pm EST. No entries will be accepted after this date.

Athlete Fee
The athlete fee is $115 per athlete. The online Event Registration Form should be used to add this amount to the club’s total.

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 CASC2023)
By cheque, payable to Canada Artistic Swimming, sent to:

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

Note that the payment deadline is one week after registration, on April 24, 2023, but that late penalties will be strictly enforced.

Event Registration Form
All clubs must fill out the online Event Registration Form 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 if they were not filled out before National Qualifier.

Anti-Doping & 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.

MUSICNote that all music files must be uploaded using the Dropbox File Request link and that no music submission by email will be accepted.
FILE FORMAT
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

Information
Options possibles / Instructions

1. Age Group
13-15, Junior, Senior, Jr-Sr (Acrobatic routine)

2. Event
SoloTech, SoloFree, DuetTech, DuetFree, MixedDuetTech, MixedDuetFree, TeamTech, TeamFree, Combo, Acro

3. Club Name
no spaces please!

4. Athlete Last Name
For duets, use both last names. For teams, please use the first swimmer’s last name, by alphabetical order

Examples:
Junior_SoloTech_TorontoClub_Smith.mp3
Senior_DuetFree_CalgaryClub_Jones-Chen.mp3
13-15_TeamFree_MontrealClub_Bedard.mp3
Deadline
The deadline to send all music is April 17, 2023, at 11:59pm.
Please note that we ask you to respect this deadline even if your Provincial Qualifier is being held later than Febuary 28 and that you’ve been given an extension to complete your registration. This will help us prepare our music files for the event. Anyone who believes they won’t be able to meet the deadline should let us know at stephane@artisticswimming.ca to avoir late fees.YOUTH FIGURES
Here is the format for Youth figures at Canadian Championships (same as for Qualifier):

1 week before figures:

Group A, B or C will be drawn
Draw will take place on May 3rd, 2023
Draw result will be on Sportity

72 hours before figures

Group # will be drawn
Draw will take place on May 7th, 2023
Draw results will be on Sportity

There will be 2 panels of judges
All athletes will compete the same 2 figures

COACH CARDS
FILE FORMAT
All Coach Cards must be sent in in Excel format and use the file created through the Coach Card software available here.
Please make sure you have the latest version of the software before exporting your files. If you already have the software, make sure you do an update before exporting.
Labeling Convention
File names should NOT be changed from the names given upon export from the ISS Coach Card software.
Deadline
Please read Technical Memo #4 for all deadline details.
COMPETITION TECHNICAL MEMOS

What
How
Notes/Deadline

Technical Memo 2023-4 | Coach Card Submission Deadlines
Read Memo
2023-04-15

What
How
Notes/Deadline

FINAL Schedule
View Schedule
v2.0 – 2021-04-01

Feedback-only Routine Registration
Download Excel File
2021-03-22

Virtual Event Technical Bulletin
View Bulletin
v1.3 – 2021-03-19

Land Routine – Technical Bulletin
View Bulletin
v1.1 – 2021-03-01

Land Routine – Element Videos
Watch videos on Dropbox

How to register Land Routines for Qualifier
Watch Tutorial Video

Waiver Forms

Coming soon!

Competition Registration Form (Formstack)
Fill out form
2021-03-16

Land Routine Duets & Teams Registration
Download Excel File
2021-03-16

PREFERRED HOTELSDID YOU KNOW THAT BOOKING INTO THE COMPETITION RECOMMENDED HOTELS ACTUALLY MAKES A HUGE DIFFERENCE?
It allows to:
• Provide a competitive rate to participating teams
• Support overall competition costs. Being able to prove the high economic impact that our competitions have on a host city and tourism boards offers more grant opportunity and increases host city interest in future year.
• Negociate more services with hotel who able to service youth sports teams
Using the recommended hotels is a gesture of solidarity towards the organizers of the competition and, at the same time, it goes along way towards helping the sustainability of our national competition system. We are counting on you!

Homewood Suites by Hilton Calgary Downtown

Adress
711 4 St SE Suite B, Calgary, AB T2G 1N3

Contact
Visit website
587-352-5500

Price
I King Studio Suite with Pull Out Queen Bed (with Hilton-Grade Mattress): $149 + tax
2 Queens Studio Suite with Pull Out Queen Bed (with Hilton-Grade Mattress): $149 + tax

Inclusions
• Free Breakfast included
• Wireless Internet included

To book
Use Booking Link
Booking deadline is April 14, 2023

Distance to pool
2.1 km

Distance to airport
19 km

Residence Inn by Marriott Calgary Downtown/Beltine District

Adress
610 10th Avenue SW, Calgary, AB T2R 1M3

Contact
Visit Website
587-885-2288

Price
1 Bedroom King Suite with Sofa Bed: $169 + tax (single to triple occupancy)
King + Sofa Bed : $159 + tax (single to triple occupancy)
Studio 2 Queen Beds: $159 + tax (single to quad occupancy)
Studio King: $139 + tax (single to double occupancy)

Inclusions
• Deluxe Buffet Breakfast is included for up to 4 people per room.
• Wireless Internet included
• Discounted parking rates

To book
Use this link to book, or call hotel directly.
Booking deadline is April 14, 2023, but reservation a minimum of 90 days before the event is suggested.

Distance to pool
2.0 km

Distance to airport
19 km

Hotel Blackfoot

Adress
5940 Blackfoot Trail SE, Calgary, AB T2H 2B5

Contact
Visit website
(403) 252-2253

Price
Signature 2 Queens: $149 + tax (single to quad occupancy)
Executive 1King: $169 + tax (single/double occupancy)

Inclusions
• Breakfast for up to 4 people included in rate.
• Complimentary Wireless Internet in all guest rooms
• Complimentary parking to all guests

To book
Contact Jane Douglas
Director, Corporate Relations
jdouglas@hotelblackfoot.com
403.519.9832 | Toll-Free: 800.661.115Booking deadline is April 14, 2022.

Distance to pool
6 km

Distance to airport
25.7 km

Sandman Signature Calgary Downtown

Adress
888 7 Ave SW, Calgary, AB T2P 3J3

Contact
Visit website
403-237-8626

Price
Two Queens: $119 + tax
One King with Sofa Bed: $119 + tax

Inclusions
• Wireless Internet included

To book
Contact Hotel
Booking deadline is April 14, 2023

Distance to pool
3.4 km

Distance to airport
21 km

Ramada Plaza by Wyndham Calgary Downtown

Adress
708 8 Ave SW, Calgary, AB T2P 1H2

Contact
Visit website
403-263-7600

Price
Room with 2 beds: $145 + tax (single/double occupancy)

Inclusions
• Breakfast available for discounted price of $19.99 per person.
• Wireless Internet included

To book
Use this link or call and use Group Code: 050823CAN
Booking deadline is April 21, 2023

Distance to pool
2.9 km

Distance to airport
21 km

Coast Calgary Downtown Hotel & Suites

Adress
610 4 Ave SW, Calgary, AB T2P 0K1

Contact
Visit website
403-231-1000

Price
Coast Premium Studio Suite – King Bed: $119 + tax (single/double occupancy)
Coast Two Bedroom Suite King & Queen: $134 + tax (single/double occupancy)

Inclusions
• Complimentary Bagged Breakfast
• Complimentary Parking
• Wireless Internet included

To book
Mention Group Name: Canada Artistic Swimming
Booking deadline is April 15, 2023

Distance to pool
2.0 km

Distance to airport
20 km

2023 CANADIAN MASTERS CHAMPIONSHIPS
2023-05-12 - 2023-05-14
Hosted by Canada Artistic Swimming, Alberta Artistic Swimming & Calgary Aquabelles
WATCH LIVELIVE RESULTSGET YOUR MASTERS CHAMPIONSHIPS SWAG HERE!SCHEDULES, START LISTS & RESULTSSUBSCRIBE TO OUR SPORTITY CHANNEL
Want all information about competition? Download the SPORTITY app and use password: [REDACTED]
QUICK LINKS

What
How
Notes/Deadline

PRELIMINARY Competition Schedule
View Schedule
v1.0 – March 28, 2023

Event registration form
Fill out form
Deadline: April 17, 2023

Consent Forms & Waivers
Fill out Waivers
Deadline: May 5, 2023

Step-by-step – How to correctly register
Chek this out!

ON/QC Registration Instructions
View Instructions

ON/QC Registration Form
Download Form

What
How
Notes/Deadline

FINAL Schedule
View Schedule
v2.0 – 2021-04-01

Feedback-only Routine Registration
Download Excel File
2021-03-22

Virtual Event Technical Bulletin
View Bulletin
v1.3 – 2021-03-19

Land Routine – Technical Bulletin
View Bulletin
v1.1 – 2021-03-01

Land Routine – Element Videos
Watch videos on Dropbox

How to register Land Routines for Qualifier
Watch Tutorial Video

Waiver Forms

Coming soon!

Competition Registration Form (Formstack)
Fill out form
2021-03-16

Land Routine Duets & Teams Registration
Download Excel File
2021-03-16

GENERAL INFORMATION

Competition Dates
May 12 – 14, 2023

Registration Deadline
April 20, 2023 at 11:59pm

Hosts
Canada Artistic Swimming, Alberta Artistic Swimming & Calgary Aquabelles

CAS Resource
Stéphane Côté, Chief Officer – Business Development
stephane@artisticswimming.ca

Events
Solo Technical, Solo Free, Duet/Trio Technical, Duet/Trio Free, Mixed Duet Technical, Mixed Duet Free, Team Technical, Team Free, Free Combination
Note that Masters athletes do NOT have to enter a Technical routine (solo, duet, trio or team) to be eligible to enter the corresponding free routine at 2023 Masters Championships

Rules
This competition will be conducted under 2022 Canada Artistic Swimming Rules, using technical elements and scoring system in place in 2022

POOL & VENUE INFORMATION

Pool Information
MNP Community & Sport Centre
2225 Macleod Trail SE
Calgary, AB T2G 5B6

Pool Specs
Competition Side: 25m x 20m x 2.5m
Warmup Side: 25m x 20m x 2.0m

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. Absolutely no degelling in the pool will be tolerated.

Where to Eat
An area will be provided for athletes to eat and relax in the gym

REGISTRATION, FEES & PAYMENTS

Entry Deadline
Thursday, April 20, 2023 at 11:59pm EST

Entry Submission Information
All registration and entries must be sent online using Canada Artistic Swimming’s Event Registration system, except for athetes from Ontario and Quebec who will need to fill out entries by hand using excel spreadsheets.

Entry Fees

Solo Tech
$45

Solo Free
$45

Duet/Trio Tech
$95

Duet/Trio Free
$95

Team Tech
$175

Team Free
$175

Free Combination
$205

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 April 27, 2023, 11:59 pm EST. No entries will be accepted after this date.

Athlete Fee
The athlete fee is $85 per athlete. The online Event Registration Form should be used to add this amount to the club’s total.

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 MASTERS2023)
By cheque, payable to Canada Artistic Swimming, sent to:

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

Note that the payment deadline is one week after registration, on April 27, 2023, but that late penalties will be strictly enforced.

Event Registration Form
All clubs must fill out the online Event Registration Form 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 before May 5, 2023.

MUSIC
Once you have filled out your Online Registration Form, we will send you a Dropbox File Request which you must use to send your music files. Note that music files sent by email will NOT be accepted – the Dropbox link must be used.
FILE FORMAT
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

Information
Options possibles / Instructions

1. Age Group
19-29, 30-39, etc

2. Event
SoloTech, SoloFree, DuetTech, DuetFree, TrioTech, TrioFree, TeamTech, TeamFree, Combo

3. Club Name
no spaces please!

4. Athlete Last Name
For duets, use both last names. For teams, please use the first swimmer’s last name, by alphabetical order

Deadline
The deadline to send all music is April 20, 2023, at 11:59pm.
PREFERRED HOTELSDID YOU KNOW THAT BOOKING INTO THE COMPETITION RECOMMENDED HOTELS ACTUALLY MAKES A HUGE DIFFERENCE?
It allows to:
• Provide a competitive rate to participating teams
• Support overall competition costs. Being able to prove the high economic impact that our competitions have on a host city and tourism boards offers more grant opportunity and increases host city interest in future year.
• Negociate more services with hotel who able to service youth sports teams
Using the recommended hotels is a gesture of solidarity towards the organizers of the competition and, at the same time, it goes along way towards helping the sustainability of our national competition system. We are counting on you!

Homewood Suites by Hilton Calgary Downtown

Adress
711 4 St SE Suite B, Calgary, AB T2G 1N3

Contact
Visit website
587-352-5500

Price
I King Studio Suite with Pull Out Queen Bed (with Hilton-Grade Mattress): $149 + tax
2 Queens Studio Suite with Pull Out Queen Bed (with Hilton-Grade Mattress): $149 + tax

Inclusions
• Free Breakfast included
• Wireless Internet included

To book
Use Booking Link
Booking deadline is April 14, 2023

Distance to pool
2.1 km

Distance to airport
19 km

Residence Inn by Marriott Calgary Downtown/Beltine District

Adress
610 10th Avenue SW, Calgary, AB T2R 1M3

Contact
Visit Website
587-885-2288

Price
1 Bedroom King Suite with Sofa Bed: $169 + tax (single to triple occupancy)
King + Sofa Bed : $159 + tax (single to triple occupancy)
Studio 2 Queen Beds: $159 + tax (single to quad occupancy)
Studio King: $139 + tax (single to double occupancy)

Inclusions
• Deluxe Buffet Breakfast is included for up to 4 people per room.
• Wireless Internet included
• Discounted parking rates

To book
Use this link to book, or call hotel directly.
Booking deadline is April 14, 2023, but reservation a minimum of 90 days before the event is suggested.

Distance to pool
2.0 km

Distance to airport
19 km

Hotel Blackfoot

Adress
5940 Blackfoot Trail SE, Calgary, AB T2H 2B5

Contact
Visit website
(403) 252-2253

Price
Signature 2 Queens: $149 + tax (single to quad occupancy)
Executive 1King: $169 + tax (single/double occupancy)

Inclusions
• Breakfast for up to 4 people included in rate.
• Complimentary Wireless Internet in all guest rooms
• Complimentary parking to all guests

To book
Contact Jane Douglas
Director, Corporate Relations
jdouglas@hotelblackfoot.com
403.519.9832 | Toll-Free: 800.661.115Booking deadline is April 14, 2022.

Distance to pool
6 km

Distance to airport
25.7 km

Sandman Signature Calgary Downtown

Adress
888 7 Ave SW, Calgary, AB T2P 3J3

Contact
Visit website
403-237-8626

Price
Two Queens: $119 + tax
One King with Sofa Bed: $119 + tax

Inclusions
• Wireless Internet included

To book
Contact Hotel
Booking deadline is April 14, 2023

Distance to pool
3.4 km

Distance to airport
21 km

Ramada Plaza by Wyndham Calgary Downtown

Adress
708 8 Ave SW, Calgary, AB T2P 1H2

Contact
Visit website
403-263-7600

Price
Room with 2 beds: $145 + tax (single/double occupancy)

Inclusions
• Breakfast available for discounted price of $19.99 per person.
• Wireless Internet included

To book
Use this link or call and use Group Code: 050823CAN
Booking deadline is April 21, 2023

Distance to pool
2.9 km

Distance to airport
21 km

Coast Calgary Downtown Hotel & Suites

Adress
610 4 Ave SW, Calgary, AB T2P 0K1

Contact
Visit website
403-231-1000

Price
Coast Premium Studio Suite – King Bed: $119 + tax (single/double occupancy)
Coast Two Bedroom Suite King & Queen: $134 + tax (single/double occupancy)

Inclusions
• Complimentary Bagged Breakfast
• Complimentary Parking
• Wireless Internet included

To book
Mention Group Name: Canada Artistic Swimming
Booking deadline is April 15, 2023

Distance to pool
2.0 km

Distance to airport
20 km
