Synchronized Swimming Canadian Espoir Championships June 1 to 7, 2011 National Team Trials June 5 to 7, 2011 Complexe Sportif 850, boul. de la Gappe, Gatineau Gatineau, Québec Hosted by: Gatineau Synchro Synchro Québec, Synchro Canada INFORMATION PACKAGE # 1 JANUARY 10, 2011 1
Canadian Espoir Championships June 1 to 7, 2011 Complexe sportif de Gatineau 850, boul. de la Gappe, Gatineau Hosted by Gatineau Synchro WELCOME to the OUTAOUAIS Gatineau Synchro Club is hosting the 2011 Canadian Espoir Championships at their new sport center, Le Complexe Sportif de Gatineau, located at 850, boul. De la Gappe, in Gatineau. Gatineau Synchro and our team of volunteers are looking forward to welcoming you and hosting our first national synchronized swimming competition at our new sport centre. We hope that the athletes and all involved will have a memorable experience in our area. This package contains information about the event including hotel locations, a map of the area, local tourist attractions and an invitation to a soirée to which all are welcome, including parents, coaches and officials. For additional information please consult our website www.gatineausynchro.ca or contact us by email or phone at: Suzanne Pagé-Pytura Sylvain Dupras 819-243-2650 819 663 0277 mpytura@videotron.ca DuprasS@transcontinental.ca 2
General Information Date June 1 to 7, 2010 Location Meet Managers Rules Complexe sportif Gatineau 850 boul. de la Gappe Gatineau, Québec Suzanne Pagé-Pytura 819-243-2650 mpytura@videotron.ca Sylvain Dupras 819 663 0277 dupras@videotron.ca.qc.ca The competition will be held in accordance with the regulations of the CASSA. Registrations must be received by April 1, 2011 at 11:59 pm, Please make cheques payable to Synchro Canada and send to: Deadlines for registration and payment Synchro Canada Competition Entry Reg Hospitality Fee for Athlètes Late Entry Fee Communications Language Policy Results Music Vivianne Slade Projects & Events Manager 1010 Polytek St. Unit 14, suite 200 Gloucester, ON K1J 9H9 Tel: 613-748-5674 ext 223Fax: 613-748-5724 vivianne@synchro.ca To confirm your registration please send a copy by email to: vivianne@synchro.ca mpytura@videotron.ca Andree.Guillot@tpsgc-pwgsc.gc.ca 50.00$ per athlete Please send the cheque payable to Synchro Canada with the Entry Form As per CASSA Rule, 5.1.5, a fee of $100.00 CAD applies per routine for any late, incorrect and/or incomplete entries, payable to Synchro Canada. Information will be available on the websites of: Synchro Canada www.synchro.ca and Gatineau Synchro www.gatineausynchro.ca All official information packages will be provided in both French and English. All event announcements will be made in English and French. Results will be posted on the Synchro Canada website www.synchro.ca and the Gatineau Synchro www.gatineausynchro.ca All CDs must be submitted at the time of accreditation. 2 copies of the CDs are required and be must well identified on the CD case and the actual CD. The CDs must be identified with the name of the athletes, the routine, age group, club name and duration of the music. The CD must only have one piece of music. 3
Medical Services Food Information and Welcome Desk Medical and Physiotherapy services will be available during the competition. Nationally accredited lifeguards will be on deck at all times during the competition. No food is allowed on the pool deck. An information and welcome desk will be available during the competition. A relaxation area will be available for athletes and accompanying parents. Transportation will be available upon your arrival and departure from the airport and during the competition. Information for Officials Please send your form confirming arrival and departure dates and times to Synchro Canada at: vivianne@synchro.ca with a copy to Gatineau Synchro, Carole Domingue carod2@videotron.ca You will be staying at the Hotel V Pool Time Cost of Admission The pool will be available for clubs to book practice times at a cost of $90.00 per hour on June 1, 2011 from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Clubs must send their requests specifying their preferred time to: Andrée Guillot 819 663 0277 Andree.Guillot@tpsgc-pwgsc.gc.ca ou dupras@videotron.qc.ca $10.00 daily rate Event Pass: $35.00 A program will be available at a cost of $5.00 The banquet will be held on June 1st from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. $50.00 per person. Please confirm by May 15, 2011 to: Athletes Banquet Judges/Coaches Clinic Photographer mpytura@videotron.ca ou Andree.Guillot@tpsgc-pwgsc.gc.ca Please make the cheque payable to Gatineau Synchro and mail to: Gatineau Synchro 62 De Sanary Gatineau, Quebec J8T 7N9 There will be more details will be provided in next information package. All athletes may be filmed or photographed during the competition. The videos and photos may be used publicly without the authorization of the parents or clubs. 4
Gatineau Sports Center 850 boul. de la Gappe, Gatineau The Gatineau Sports Centre has a 50 meter pool with eight lanes ranging from two to five meters in depth with an adjustable floor in the shallow end.. Permanent bleachers provide seating for 515 people, and a wider deck could accommodate additional bleachers with seating for up to 500 more. 5
TENTATIVE COMPETITION SCHEDULE TENTATIVE COMPETITION SCHEDULE Wednesday June 1 6:00am to 5:00pm Participant clubs arrival 6:00pm- 9:00pm Athlete Banquet Thursday June 2 08:am-12:00pm Registration Club Spacing (Music Practice) 12:00pm-12:30pm Officials Meeting 12:30 pm-1:00pm Coaches technical meeting 1:30pm 1:50pm Duet prelim warm up 2:00pm 4:30pm Duet prelim Competition 4:30pm 5:15 pm Teams prelim warm up 5:30pm 6:15pm Opening Ceremonies 6:15pm 9:00pm Teams Prelim Competition 9:00pm 11:00pm Synchro Canada VIP reception Friday June 3 7:45am -8:00am Coaches Technical meeting 8:00am 8:50am Figures Lap / Warm up 9:00am 3:00pm Figures 3:00pm - 5:30pm Break 5:30pm 5:50pm Team Finals Warm up 6:00pm 8:00pm Team Finals Saturday June 4 10:45am 11:00pm Coaches Technical Meeting 11:00pm 11:30pm Open pool practice 11:30pm 11:50pm Solo Warm up 12:00pm 3:00pm Solo preliminary Competition 3:00pm - 3:10pm Break 3:10pm 3:30pm Duet finals warm up 3:30pm 5:30pm Duet Finals Competition 5:30pm 5:50pm Combo Warm up 6:00pm -8:00pm Combo Finals Competition 8:00pm 8:30pm Awards Duet and Combo 8:30pm Invitation from Gatineau Synchro TBA Sunday June 5 9:30am 9:50am Solo Warm up 10:0am 11.30am Solo Final 11:30am 12:00am Awards for Solo Event, Aggregate and Coaches Awards 12:00pm 12.30pm Break 12:30pm 1:30pm Coaches/Judges Clinic 3:00pm 3:20pm NT warm up 3.30pm 6:pm NT figures 6
Sightseeing of Parliament Hill, Museum of Civilization, Rideau Falls and others sites Athletes Banquet $ 50.00 per person June 1st - 6:00 p.m. to 9 p.m. Seating for 350 passengers Disco with DJ and lit dance floor 3 Cash bars Bartenders, waitresses... Full staff (captain, security...) Menu Roast beef au jus carved by Chef (Hip of beef) Cold cuts (3) Southern fried chicken Salads (3) Virginia ham Rice or choice of potatoes Vegetable Medley Relish tray Cheese tray Country Style pâté Rolls & butter Coffee & tea Choice of dessert Coaches please pre-order tickets as a club by e-mail at: mpytura@videotron.ca Send cheque to: Gatineau Synchro 62 De Sanary Gatineau, Quebec J8T 7N9 Reservation Number of person(s): X $50.00 = Club Name: Payable to Gatineau Synchro before May 15 2011 7
Accommodation Information for Teams and Families The organizing committee of Gatineau Synchro has made arrangements with hotels, all located near the competition site. Teams and family members will receive preferred rates at the following hotels. Please mention Gatineau Synchro or Synchronized Swimming Canadian Espoir Championships to obtain the preferred rate. OPTION #1 Holiday Inn Plaza la Chaudière Gatineau Ottawa is located approximately two miles from the Rideau Centre and 10 miles from Ottawa International Airport and Ottawa Train Station Rate $125.00$ per night Driving distance 8.7 km to the Sport Center Holiday Inn Plaza La Chaudière 2 Montcalm Gatineau, QC J8X 4B4 Tel: 819-778-3040 ext. 210 Fax: 819-778-3309 Toll-Free: 800-567-1962 reservationchaudiere@rosdevhotels.com This four star hotel is just across the Chaudière Bridge, in the heart of Gatineau's business district. What a great location: it is less than 2 kilometers to the Gatineau Convention Centre, Parliament Hill, the national museums, and downtown Ottawa. However, despite its central location, Holiday Inn Plaza La Chaudière is able to offer its guests spacious rooms with views of the Ottawa River and nearby Gatineau Park. Further relaxation is provided by the hotel's indoor pool, whirlpool and saunas. Those who are athletically inclined can also unwind by exercising in the hotel's free 24-hour fitness facility. 8
OPTION #2 HOTEL CONFORT INN 630, boul. La Gappe, Gatineau 819 243 6010 Rate $ 127.00$ per night Driving distance 0.5km to Sport Center The Comfort Inn Gatineau is situated approximately seven miles from Gatineau Airport and 19 miles from Ottawa International Airport. Local attractions include Byward Market, Casino du Lac Leamy, Gatineau Park, and Parliament Hill. Hotel amenities include continental breakfast (fee), free high-speed Internet access, fax/photocopying services, multilingual staff, wake-up calls, and free parking. Guest rooms feature satellite/cable TVs, hairdryers, A/C, coffeemakers, desks, and telephones. OPTION #3 Four Points by Sheraton & Conference Centre Gatineau-Ottawa 35 Rue Laurier Gatineau, Quebec J8X 4E9 Canada Phone: (819) 778-6111 Rate $145.00 per night 9
Accommodation for Officials Hôtel V 585, boul. de la Gappe 819-243-8586 800-363-6489 www.hotel-v.ca Rate $135.00 per night Distance1km to the Sport Center The 4-star Hotel du Voyageur is an elegant first class hotel enjoying a very convenient situation in the heart of Gatineau, Canada, a 10-minute walk from the central railway station. The city's most attracting places are located in the hotel's proximity and guests will easily walk to the Casino du lac Leamy / Rideau Canal, the Canadian museum of civilizations as well as an array of typical pubs and restaurants. This luxury Gatineau Hotel features comfortable guest rooms and elegantly public areas, such as a spacious lounge with fire place and a refined restaurant where breakfast is served until 2 p.m. on weekends. The outdoor swimming pool and the lovely terrace with tables and chairs will meet the needs of all those guests who are looking for relaxation. 10
Driving Directions to hotel Holiday Inn West: From Toronto 401 East to 416 North To Highway 417 East Rochester Exit (121B), turn left on Booth Street, cross Chaudière Bridge, left on Alexandre Taché Boul. Right on Montcalm 5 hours East: From Montreal 40 West to 417 West Exit Bronson North (121A), right on Bronson, left on Albert St., Right on Booth Street, cross the Chaudière Bridge Left on Alexandre Taché Boul. Right on Montcalm 2 hours South: From Ogdensburg NY 812 North, 416 North To Highway 417 East Rochester Exit (121B), turn left on Booth Street, cross Chaudière Bridge, left on Alexandre Taché Boul. Right on Montcalm 1h45mins. North: Grand Remous 105 South, #5 Exit (2), Boul. Maisoneuve, Right on Laurier becomes Boul. Alexandre Taché Turn Right on Rue Montcalm 2h30mins. Montebello: Hwy 148 West to Thurso, turn right on Rue Galipeau Turn right to Hwy 50 West continue to end Turn left on Rue Montcalm 1h10mins. FROM MacDonald Cartier Internation Aiport Distance: 25.75 km Head northwest on Airport Parkway Pvt, continue on Airport Pkwy. Continue on Bronson Ave, Turn left at Somerset St. W. Turn right at Booth St, Turn right at Rue Eddy. Turn left at Boulevard Alexandre-Taché. Turn right at Rue Montcalm Driving Directions from the hotel Holiday Inn to the Sport Center Distance 8.7 km 1. Head northwest on rue Montcalm toward boulevard Alexandre-Taché 2. Turn right at Autoroute de L Outaouais 50E ( signs for AUTOROUTE 5E-QC-148E-Ottawa- ManiWaki-Montréal) 3. Take the ramp onto Boulevard Maloney o-qc-148 E 4. Turn left at Boulevard de l Hôpital 5. Turn right at Boulevard de la Gappe 6. Destination will be on the right 850 Boulevard de la Gappe 7. Complexe Sportif de Gatineau 11
Message for All Clubs We would very much appreciate receiving a photo of each of team from your club participating in the Canadian Espoir Championships 2011. We are hoping to include a photo of each of the participating teams in the souvenir program we are preparing. Please send the photos for your club by no later than April 15th to the following email address: Sylvain Dupras DuprasS@transcontinental.ca Thank you! Sylvain Dupras Directeur de l'information, Outaouais 819 568-7544, poste 239 duprass@transcontinental.ca www.info07.com 12
Hospitality Fee for Athlètes During the figures evaluation a snack will be provided. All other meals are the responsibility of the athletes. Name of club : Number of athletes Cost per athlete X $8.00 each = Total Please note that these fees are not optional. For the payment of the hospitality fees please send a cheque payable to Gatineau Synchro by May 15, 2011 to the following address: Gatineau Synchro 62 De Sanary Gatineau, Quebec J8T 7N9 13
ATHLETE SURCHARGE - $50 This surcharge applies to each athlete attending each of the national competitions (i.e. : Divisionals or Nationals) to offset the cost of having officials at these meets. This surcharge is charged only once per athlete per meet (i.e. if a club has 15 athletes attending the Espoir Championships they pay $750 = 15 X $50), no matter how many events e. g. Solo, duet or team the athlete competes in. The club pays again for each athlete attending Nationals. This surcharge is to be paid along with the entry fees. For those clubs whose province pays this fee, the club is to communicate with their provincial office to obtain the refund by submitting a copy of their roster as verification. Number of athletes Names of athletes Total: Name of club: Coach: 14
CHECK LIST Required as soon as possible 1. Hotel reservations 2. Team photos Required by April 15, 2011 3. Competition Registration for all swimmers 4. Athlete Surcharge of $50.00 5. Hospitality Fee $8.00 per athlete, payment sent to the Gatineau Synchro 6. Athletes Banquet $50.00 par person, payment sent to Gatineau Synchro Restaurants and Useful Links A list of links and restaurants which you may find helpful for your stay in the Outaouais will follow in the second information package. 15