THE COAST EDMONTON PLAZA HOTEL
2010 CANADIAN RHYTHMIC GYMNASTICS CHAMPIONSHIPS
Grant MacEwan University, Edmonton, AB
109 St and 104 Avenue
Centre for Sports and Wellness
Arrival/Practice: June 2, 2010 - Competition: June 3-6, 2010
GYMNASTICS
CANADA STAFF
Gymnastics Canada Gymnastique
1900 Promenade City Park Dr. Suite 120
Ottawa, ON K1J 1A3
Tel : (613) 748-5637 Fax: (613) 748-5691
e-mail : info@gymcan.org or agagnon@gymcan.org
website: www.gymcan.org
Jean-Paul Caron – President and CEO
jpcaron@gymcan.org
(613) 748-5637 ext. 222
Cathy Haines – Chief Technical Officer
chaines@gymcan.org
(613) 748-5637 ext. 237
Danielle Frattaroli – RG Program Director
Technical director of the competition
dfrattaroli@gymcan.org
(250) 472-3322
Annie Gagnon – Events Coordinator
agagnon@gymcan.org
(613) 748-5637 poste 231
HOST
FEDERATION
Rhythmic Gymnastics Alberta
11759 Groat Road
Edmonton, AB T5M 3K6
LOCATION
Phone:780-427-8152
Fax:780-427-8153
E-Mail:rga@rgalberta.com
Alberta Rhythmic Gymnastics Clubs and Volunteers
Meet Director: Odette Lindstrom
Local Technical Director: Diane Gunn
Volunteer Coordinators: Debbie Chelle and Rita Whitford
Hospitality: Vivienne Greenwell and Lori Parry
Scoring: Peter Sha
Judge Responsible: Judit Berecz
Scripts and Judging Support: Kristi Skebo
Thanks to all the volunteers from the many Edmonton and Alberta clubs who
have volunteered their time to help make this a great event!
Edmonton, Alberta
DATE
June 2, arrival and practice in evening – June 3 – 6 Competition
COMPETITION
VENUE
MacEwan Centre for Sport and Wellness
10700 – 104 Ave.
Edmonton, AB T5J 4S2
Ph. 780.497.5300
Paid parking is also available in the parkade located west of MacEwan Centre
for Sport and Wellness on 109 St. For more parking information, go to
www.MacEwan.ca/parking or call (780) 497-5875.
ORGANIZING
COMMITTEE
APPARATUS
SUPPLIED
The equipment supplied is as follow:
1 Competition Carpet (16m X 16m)
1 Warm-up Carpet beige (14mX14m) Mitufa
DRAW
GALA
Draw will be conducted at the Percy Page Centre, Edmonton during the week of
May 15 and rotations will be distributed after confirmation of spelling and
correctness of the information received from the provinces.
Please indicate on the registration form if you have a showpiece or fun routine
(individual, group or team) which you would like to perform on Sunday
afternoon. A limited number of gala performances will be permitted due to
time constraints.
REGISTRATION
Registration Deadline from Provinces is MAY 5, 2010
Provinces are requested to send the team information electronically.
Reminder: All forms requiring a signature can be emailed to national team pool
members and potential participants prior to Regional Championships and can
be ready to be collected immediately following qualification at Regionals.
Registration Fee
Athletes:
$125.00
Coaches:
$85.00
Team Managers:
$85.00
Judges:
$85.00
Late Registration Fee of $50.00 per participant will be applied, and will be
invoiced to the province. The waiver and medical forms (attached) must also be
completed for every registered participant (athletes, coaches, team managers
and JUDGES.)
The registration forms (attached) along with the payment must be RECEIVED
by May 5th at Rhythmic Gymnastics Alberta
11759 Groat Road, Edmonton, AB T5M 3K6
All forms must be duly and fully completed. Incomplete forms (i.e.
missing birthday, NCCP numbers, missing or incomplete medical and/or waiver
forms, etc.) will be charged a penalty fee of $20 per registered
participant, which will be invoiced to the province.
Written request for refund due to medical reasons can be made to the attention
of Odette Lindstrom, Meet Director, with a copy to Danielle Frattaroli at
Gymnastics Canada Gymnastique – RG Programs.
There will be NO
reimbursement of the registration fee for non-medical reasons.
DRAFT SCHEDULE
MEETINGS
Wednesday June 2, 2010 – Practice (4 pm to 8 pm)
Thursday, June 3, 2010 – AA Competition 9 am to 6 pm
Friday, June 4, 2010 – AA Competition 9 am to 6 pm
Saturday, June 5, 2010 – AA Competition 9 am to 5 pm
Sunday, June 6, 2010 – Finals Competition 9 am to 3 pm
Technical Meeting: Wednesday, June 2, 8:30 pm to 9:00 pm
Judging Meeting: Wednesday, June 2, 7:15 pm to 8:15 pm
GCG Brevet Judge Council Meeting: 5:30 pm to 7:00 pm
National Team Coaches Meeting: Wednesday, June 2, 2:30 - 4:00 pm
NTAC Meeting: Monday, June 7, 9 am to 12 noon
All National Team Coaches are required to attend the National
Team Coaches Meeting
All Brevet judges in attendance at the competition are required to
attend the Brevet Judge Council meeting.
These meetings will discuss the new GCG Program Committee Structure and is
required as per GCG policy
AIR
TRANSPORTION
GROUND
TRANSPORTATION
LOCAL
TRANSPORTATION
Westjet Conference Services has provided a 10% discount off of all but their
very lowest fares. Please contact WestJet's Convention Line at 1-877-9524696 and quote Booking Account Number CC6442. Convention fares are not
applicable to group travel for more than 10 people, so please contact group
bookings at 1-888-493-7853
Edmonton International airport is approximately 30 minutes from the hotel.
Clubs/Provinces are responsible for their own airport to venue/hotel
transportation, and the gym is within easy walking distance of the host hotel.
Sky Shuttle Service in Edmonton has changed, and groups are requested to
check the website at: http://www.edmontonskyshuttle.com/
Phone: 780 465 8515 Toll-free: 1 888 438 2342
Please note that Sky Shuttle bookings must be made in advance, and you need
to let the shuttle service know the time and date of your arrival and departure.
Sky Shuttle rates are $15.00 per person each way, and children between 4 and
12 are $7.00 each way. For information about transfers from airport to hotel,
please contact the Edmonton International Airport Ground Transportation Office
or Phone: 780 890 8553 Toll free: 1 800 268 7134
ACCOMMODATION
Coast Edmonton Plaza Hotel
10155 105 Street, Edmonton, Alberta T5J 1E2
http://www.coasthotels.com/hotels/canada/alberta/edmonton/coast_edmonton
/overview
Individuals may book by calling 1-800-663-1144 or by calling directly to 780423-7535
Please book by May 10, 2010 Quoting Booking Number:
CEPGFC 7983
Comfort Room and Superior Rooms - 2 Double Beds or 1 Queen Bed - $109.00
plus tax
Premium Room - 1 King bed - $149.00 plus tax
Premium Jr. Suite 1 King Bed - $149.00 plus tax
Taxes include: Municipal Marketing Levy of 1%; Provincial Marketing Levy of
4%; GST of 5%. Parking in the hotel parkade is $15.00 per vehicle per night
plus tax. Additional parking is available across the street in an unpaved lot.
Coast Edmonton House
If you would prefer to have kitchen facilities, but a little further from the
competition site, then consider booking at the Coast Edmonton House. NOTE:
Transportation for judges or participants will not be offered from this venue but
shuttle can be booked from main hotel when available. Rates are $119 plus tax
for a Comfort Room, which includes a kitchenette with a full size fridge,
microwave, toaster, stove/oven, place settings for four, 2 double beds, and a
pull out double couch.
10205 100 Avenue, Edmonton, Alberta T5J 4B5
Tel: 780-420-4000 / Fax: 780-420-4364 / Reservations: 1-800-7166199 Booking number TBA - please email RGA for details.
FUN EVENT
ACCREDITATION
http://www.coasthotels.com/hotels/canada/alberta/edmonton/coast_edmonton
_house/overview
A Middle-Eastern themed night at the hotel – Join us for Dinner and a BellyDancing class at 6:30 pm on Saturday evening.
Menu will include Hummus/Pita Chips, Greek Salad, Tossed Salad, Chicken
Souvlaki and dessert.
Cost per person will be $25.00
The GCG accreditation procedures will apply. The system consists of colour
coded categories and access zones. GCG reserves the right to take away any
accreditation if the rules are not followed. Accreditation will be distributed
upon arrival to the competition venue. The accreditation must be worn to
access the venue and the competitive area.
More information on the accreditation procedures will be given at the technical
meeting.The accreditation categories and zones and for this event are as
follow:
ZONES
CATEGORIES
Green:
Blue:
Orange:
Red:
Yellow:
Black:
Grey:
MEDICAL
PROTOCOL &
AWARD
CEREMONIES
Delegations
GCG / Judges
OC
Medical
Media
Security
Guests & VIP
1. Competition area
2. Warm-Up area
3. OC office
4. Judges meeting rooms
5. Media room and mixed zone
6. Volunteer room
7. VIP / Hospitality
8. Doping Control
9. Delegation Seating
Dr. Kirk Lewis, a chiropractor, has kindly volunteered his time and expertise to
assist gymnasts for treatment and support throughout the competition. He is
happy to assist with soft-tissue, mobility, taping and other immediate issues.
PLEASE RETURN ALL PERPETUAL TROPHIES IMMEDIATELY ON ARRIVAL
AT THE VENUE.
Award Ceremonies
Each Category - Top 8 athletes AA and top 8 athletes per apparatus. Trophies
will be presented to the Individual event champions.
Group –Senior FIG group, Junior FIG Group and Junior development group
Dress code on the awards podium
Athletes: Competitive Leotard, no shoes
JUDGES
DEADLINES
Provinces are responsible to reserve hotel rooms for their judges. The hotel
shuttle will be provided on a schedule, and it would be considerate if judges
would let the organizing committee know if they plan to walk or take the
shuttle. Breakfast and lunch will be provided to the judges at the competition
venue during scheduled competitions. Dinners will be provided at Edmonton
restaurants and judges are cordially invited to come to the banquet for their
Saturday dinner.
Payment
Coaches exemption form
Scripts
May 5, 2010
May 5, 2010
May 26, 2010
SALEABLE GOODS
United Cycle, the only general sporting goods store in Western Canada that
supports and contributes to the development and promotion of rhythmic
gymnastics, has arranged to sell rhythmic gymnastics equipment and apparel
at the venue. Their staff will be happy to show you the latest in Lime Apple
Wear AND Sasaki Equipment, including toe shoes, balls, ribbons, ribbon sticks
and souvenir items.
T-SHIRTS
A T-shirt press will be on site to provide event wear, thanks to the generosity
of United Cycle, 7620 Gateway Blvd, Edmonton, Alberta. Phone: 780-4331181
GCG has arranged for Grace Chiu to be the official photographer at all national
competitions. Further information about her services can be attained at the
Grace Click website.
PHOTOGRAPHY
NOTE: Coach Exemption Forms are to be sent directly to GCG-RG Programs.
Accreditation will only be given to those managers and coaches who are
registered. Please ensure that all parents, supporters and others traveling
with the team understand that access to the practice area is not permitted
without accreditation. This is for the security of the gymnasts.
REMEMBER – Incomplete forms will be charged back to the province at $20.00 per
participant.
ROUTINE SCRIPT SUBMISSION:
1. All forms must be completed and returned by May 26th 2010. No forms will be
accepted after this date and will automatically disqualify the gymnast from the
competition without any refund.
2. All forms must be sent to :
RGA, 11759 Groat Road, Edmonton, AB T5M 3K6
3. In filling out these forms it is important that the information be very clear. Please
ensure that the gymnast’s and coach’s names are legible. We recommend that these
names be written in DARK block letters. In the case of light print-outs, please rephotocopy at a darker setting to ensure that the script will be visible to the judges. The
coach’s signature is mandatory, we ask that all coaches print their names next to their
signature
4. It will be the responsibility of each coach to send by mail (NOT FAX) one (1) copy of
each gymnast's or group's form for the judges. The organizing committee will make
the necessary copies as required. (a $5 fee is included in the registration fee for this.)
COACH EXEMPTION REQUEST FORM
TO BE COMPLETED AND SENT AT THE TIME OF REGISTRATION TO THE PROGRAM
OFFICE: 2288 COVINGTON PLACE, VICTORIA, BC, V8N 5N6
A COPY OF THE AUTHORIZATION GIVEN WILL BE SENT TO THE ORGANIZING
COMMITTEE WHO WILL ISSUE ACCREDITATION ONLY ON RECEIPT OF THE DULY
SIGNED AUTHORIZATION
NAME OF THE COACH
PROVINCE
CLUB
REGISTRATION/NCCP # WITH THE CAC
NAME OF EVENT FOR WHICH THE EXEMPTION
IS REQUESTED
DATE OF THE EVENT
LOCATION OF THE EVENT
COACHING LEVEL COMPLETED
DATE OF THE COMPLETION
LEVEL TO BE COACHED AT THE COMPETITION
REASON FOR NOT COMPLETING THE LEVEL
REQUIRED
PLAN FOR COMPLETION (TIME TABLE)
SIGNATURE OF THE COACH
DATE AND PLACE
NAME OF THE PSO REP APPROVING THE
REQUEST
SIGNATURE OF THE PSO REP
DATE AND PLACE
FOR GCG OFFICE USE
AUTHORIZATION GIVEN BY
SIGNATURE
DATE AND PLACE
BANQUET RESERVATION FORM
PROVINCE: ___________________________ CLUB: ________________________________________
CLUB CONTACT: ______________________________________________________________________
PHONE # : _____________________________ FAX. # : _______________________________________
ADRESS _____________________________________________________________________________
CITY : _________________________________ POSTAL CODE: ________________________________
NAME
Coach
Gymnast
Other
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.
Please note that Judges Dinner will be paid by the Organizing Committee.
Total # of ADULTS INCLUDING JUDGES:
_______________ x $25 = _______________
Total # of GYMNASTS :
_______________ x $25 = ________________
CHEQUES to be made to:
RGA/RGC Championships
11759 Groat Road, Edmonton, AB T5M 3K6
This form with the payment must be returned no later than May 5th 2010 to the above
address.
Judge
SOUVENIR PROGRAM ADVERTISEMENT
Business messages, clubs advertisements and personal messages to gymnasts
can be placed in the Elite Canada & Canadian Group Championships program
for the following rates :
Full page Ad :
Half page Ad:
Quarter page Ad :
Business Card :
$250
$125
$75
$50
All advertisements and ads must be BLACK AND WHITE JPEG or PDF format,
Accompanying cheques should be payable to RGA/RGC Championships
and mailed to : 11759 Groat Road, Edmonton, AB T5M 3K6
DEADLINE: May 8, 2010
SOUVENIR PROGRAM ADVERTISEMENT INFORMATION
Province :_________________________________________________________
Name : ___________________________________________________________
Phone # : ___________________________Fax # : _________________________
Size of Ad Requested : __________________ Payment : ____________________
Special comments to the camera-ready material :
_____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
ITINERARY: Arrivals and Departures
This is essential information in order to plan the practice times efficiently. Please take the time to
carefully fill it out, and advise the Meet Director immediately of any changes or adjustments.
Practice time will be allocated by the organizers if this information is not received, and cannot be
adjusted without the correct information. Also, please indicate if there will be judges traveling with
your group.
PROVINCE :
CLUB :
CONTACT NAME :
PHONE # :
FAX # :
EMAIL :
ARRIVAL INFORMATION:
Arrival Date
Airline/Car
Flight #
Arrival Time
Flight #
Departure Time
DEPARTURE INFORMATION:
Departure Date
Airline/Car
Please return to Organizing Committee by May 5th 2010
This form is to accompany any request for specific training times.