Host OKOTOKS, ALBERTA BULLETIN #1 - DECEMBER 17, 2014 Thank you to our sponsors! Tourism Calgary, Deerfoot Inn & Casino, Service Plus Inn, Pason Centennial Arena, Skyline Athletics and AAI Equipment Alberta gymnastics Federation & Mountain Shadows Gymnastics Club Suite 207-5800 2 Street SW Calgary AB T2H 0H2 (O) (403) 259-5500 (F) (403) 259-5588 Scott Hayes Event Chair shayes@abgym.ab.ca Krista Morris WAG Technical Chair wag@abgym.ab.ca Derek Hanson MAG Technical Chair mag@abgym.ab.ca Robin McDougall Logistics Chair specevents@abgym.ab.ca Event Information February 2015 www.abgym.ab.ca Competition Dates April 30 May 2, 2015 Venue Registration Fees Pason Centennial Arena 204 Community Way Okotoks AB T1S 1A5 (403) 938-5095 A registration fee is required for all Athletes, Coaches and Judges On or before April 10 th $135.00 After April 10 th $165.00 Registration Process Medical Waiver & Parent Consent Refunds All registrations must be completed by Friday, April 10 th online with SPORTZSOFT. Links for registration and more information will be distributed by January 9, 2015. The Medical Waiver and Parent Consent are attached in a separate file. These forms must be filled out for each athlete and be on-site during competition either as a hard copy or in electronic format. Refunds will only be issued provided that a medical certificate and request for refund is submitted to AGF by 4:00 pm MDT, Friday, April 24 th, 2015. A $10 administration fee will be withheld for those withdrawing from the competition after April 17 th, 2015. 2015 Artistic Westerns Bulletin #1 General Information P a g e 1 8
Equipment Judges Assignments All equipment for the Western Canadian Championships competition will be AAI, supplied courtesy of Skyline Athletics. Teams are not authorized to bring their personal boards or Yurchenko mats to the event. All Provinces/Territories are required to submit a list of judges to AGF by Friday, March 15 th, 2015. Should this information be available earlier, please feel free to submit ahead of the deadline. WAG Judges Krista Morris wag@abgym.ab.ca MAG Judges Derek Hanson mag@abgym.ab.ca **New** Training Requests As per minutes from the GCG Western Provinces meeting on June 13, 2014, Provinces are requested to indicate if they would like to be included in the Provincial training slots available on Thursday, April 30 th. This information should be submitted to the Technical chairs by Friday, April, 10 th. The schedule will be reflective of the Provinces arrival times. WAG Krista Morris wag@abgym.ab.ca MAG Derek Hanson mag@abgym.ab.ca Medical and Physiotherapy Services Transportation Both EMTs and a Physiotherapist will be available and on-site during the training and competition sessions. Each coach or manager must carry the necessary written authorization to have his/her athlete(s) treated. Each person must carry his/her Provincial health card. All teams (athletes, coaches, judges and support staff) will be transported between the airport and hotel based on flight times submitted. Please submit flight times to Robin McDougall by Monday, March 30 th at specevents@abgym.ab.ca to arrange this transportation. The Deerfoot Inn & Service Plus Inns are approximately 28 km, 20 minutes by car, from the competition venue. There will be a shuttle for officials, between the hotels and Pason Centennial Arena. If you are interested in renting vehicles, Gymnastics Canada has an agreement with Enterprise; quote account code XVC5150. Rental vehicles can be hard to come by at certain times of year, so please book early. There are several Enterprise depots in Calgary the two below are the most convenient options: Option #1 Option #2 (couple of blocks from the hotels) Calgary Airport 11488 24 Street SE (403) 233-8021 (403) 720-1916 2015 Artistic Westerns Bulletin #1 General Information P a g e 2 8
Accommodation Two options of hotels which are located within a block of each other: Deerfoot Inn Service Plus Inn & Suites 1000 11500 35 Street SE 3503-114 Avenue SE http://www.deerfootinn.com/ http://serviceplusinns.com/calgary-south-hotels/ Reservations for both hotels can be made by calling 1-877-236-5225 or (403) 236-7529 and using reference code GMSAGF15. Reservations must be made by March 31, 2015. Both hotels offer the following: $139/night plus taxes for single, double, triple and quad occupancy Free full hot breakfast beginning at 6:00am each morning Free Wi-fi Free Parking Waterslide and pool Event Social AGF and the Local Organizing committee will host socials for all participants of Artistic Westerns at the Deerfoot Inn on Saturday, May 2 nd following competition. There will be an athlete-friendly social for all and a small adult-friendly social directly adjacent. We look forward to seeing everyone for a fun evening! Technical Meeting The technical meeting will be held on Thursday, April 30 th immediately following the WAG P4 Invitational at the Pason Centennial Arena. This meeting is for all coaches, managers and officials, providing an opportunity for discussion on any policy, procedures, concerns etc. If additional technical groups require meeting time and space, a request for meeting space shall be made to the Organizing Committee by March 1, 2015. Hospitality Athlete Numbers Breakfast, lunch and dinner will be provided for coaches and judges at the venue in the hospitality room adjacent to the competition floor. Meal times will be based on the competition schedule. Athlete numbers will be supplied to all athletes and are to be worn during all competitions. Numbers must be returned to the meet organizers at the completion of the competition. A $40.00 fee will be charged for each number not returned. Organizing Committee Scott Hayes Derek Hanson & Krista Morris Robin McDougall & Michelle Bahr Event Chair Technical Chairs Logistic Chairs 2015 Artistic Westerns Bulletin #1 General Information P a g e 3 8
Admission Passes will be available for purchase on-site. Cash, debit, VISA and MC accepted. Artistic Western Prices: Single Day Two Day Adult $10.00 $15.00 Senior 55+ $5.00 $8.00 Student (6-18) $5.00 $8.00 Kids (5 & under) Free Free Family $25.00 $40.00 (2 Adults/2 Senior/Student) AGF and Mountain Shadows Gym Club are happy to be able to offer a two-event pass; Mountain Magic Invitational, April 25-27 (3-days) and Artistic Westerns (2-days): Adult $35.00 Senior 55+ $25.00 Student (6-18) $25.00 Kids (5 & under) Free Family $90.00 (2 Adults/2 Senior/Student) Parking Parking is free at Pason Centennial Arena. The next bulletin containing more information and details on scoring and live webcasting will be distributed in the New Year. Should you have any questions, please feel free to contact any of the organizing committee. We look forward to hosting you in the spring! 2015 Artistic Westerns Bulletin #1 General Information P a g e 4 8
TENTATIVE SCHEDULE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AS OF DECEMBER 17, 2014 Host Alberta Gymnastics Federation & Mountain Shadows Gymnastics Club Suite 207-5800 2 Street SW Calgary AB T2H 0H2 (O) (403) 259-5500 (F) (403) 259-5588 Scott Hayes Event Chair shayes@abgym.ab.ca Krista Morris WAG Technical Chair wag@abgym.ab.ca Derek Hanson MAG Technical Chair mag@abgym.ab.ca Robin McDougall Logistics Chair specevents@abgym.ab.ca www.abgym.ab.ca Competition Dates April 30 May 2, 2015 Venue Pason Centennial Arena 204 Community Way Okotoks AB T1S 1A5 (403) 938-5095 2015 WESTERN CANADIAN GYMNASTICS CHAMPIONSHIPS TRAINING SCHEDULE (PROVISIONAL) THURSDAY, APRIL 30 8:30 10:30 Training TBD 10:30 12:30 Training TBD 12:30 14:30 Training TBD 14:30 16:30 Training TBD 17:30 19:30 Physical Ability Testing MAG Elite 3 and Elite 4 (TBD) 20:00 20:30 Technical Meeting Pason Centennial Arena THURSDAY, APRIL 30 P4 INVITATIONAL COMPETITION 2015 P4 INVITATIONAL SCHEDULE (PROVISIONAL) - WAG 16:00 Arrival of WAG P4 athletes 16:30 16:50 17:00 19:30 Competition 19:45 Awards 2015 Artistic Westerns Bulletin #1 - Tentative Schedule P a g e 5 8
2015 WESTERN CANADIAN GYMNASTICS CHAMPIONSHIPS TRAINING SCHEDULE (PROVISIONAL) - WAG SESSION 1 P5 Tyro (15) 7:45 Arrival of WAG athletes SESSION 2 P5 Novice and Open (38) 8:00 8:00 8:20 (20 min) 8:25 9:25 9:45 Awards 9:30 9:50 Vault NWT/YK/M Bars SK Beam BC Floor AB 9:55 12:35 Vault AB Bars NWT/YK/MB Beam SK Floor BC SESSION 3 National Novice (25) 12:50 Awards 13:30 13:50 13:55 16:45 Vault BC Bars AB Beam NWT/YK/MB Floor SK SESSION 4 National Open (28) 17:00 Awards 17:30 17:50 17:55 20:30 Vault SK Bars BC Beam AB Floor NWT/YK/MB 20:45 Awards 2015 Artistic Westerns Bulletin #1 - Tentative Schedule P a g e 6 8
2015 WESTERN CANADIAN GYMNASTICS CHAMPIONSHIPS TRAINING SCHEDULE (PROVISIONAL) - WAG SESSION 5 CPN Aspire (24) 8:00 Arrival of ALL athletes 8:10 8:15 Welcoming Ceremonies SESSION 6 CPN ELITE (13) 8:15 8:30 8:50 8:55 11:10 11:25 Awards 11:30 11:50 Vault NWT/YK/M Bars SK Beam BC Floor AB 11:55 13:20 Vault AB Bars NWT/YK/MB Beam SK Floor BC EVENT FINALS (24) TOP 6 P5 N/O, NN, NO 13:35 Awards 14:00 14:20 POST WESTERNS DEBRIEF 14:25 17:25 19:00 20:00 Vault P5 Novice Bars P5 Open Beam NN Floor NO Includes Awards Deerfoot Inn & Casino Mindapore Room *Each Province is required to send one representative. SOCIALS 19:30 00:00 20:00 00:00 Athlete Social Deerfoot Inn & Casino Sundance Ballroom Coaches and Judges Social Deerfoot Inn & Casino Mindapore Room 2015 Artistic Westerns Bulletin #1 - Tentative Schedule P a g e 7 8
2015 WESTERN CANADIAN GYMNASTICS CHAMPIONSHIPS TRAINING SCHEDULE (PROVISIONAL) - MAG 11:45 Arrival of MAG athletes SESSION 1 PROVINCIAL 4, ELITE 4 (OPTIONALS) SESSION 2 PROVINCIAL 5, NATIONAL OPEN SESSION 3 ELITE 3 & ELITE 4 (COMPULSORIES) 12:00 MAG 12:30 12:50 General Warm Up 13:00 15:30 Competition 15:45 Awards 16:15 17:45 Open Warm up (20 min gen, 70 min apparatus) 17:00 18:00 20:30 Competition 20:30 Awards 8:00 Arrival of ALL athletes 8:10 8:15 Welcoming Ceremonies 8:30 8:50 SESSION 4 APPARATUS FINALS PROVINCIAL 4, PROVINCIAL 5, NATIONAL OPEN 9:00 12:15 Competition 12:30 Awards 12:40 14:10 Warm up (20 min. gen, 70 min apparatus) 13:15 14:25 17:25 Competition Includes Awards POST WESTERNS DEBRIEF 19:00 20:00 Deerfoot Inn & Casino Mindapore Room *Each Province is required to send one representative. SOCIALS 19:30 00:00 20:00 00:00 Athlete Social Deerfoot Inn & Casino Sundance Ballroom Coaches and Judges Social Deerfoot Inn & Casino Mindapore Room 2015 Artistic Westerns Bulletin #1 - Tentative Schedule P a g e 8 8