Sunday, January 31, 2016

SC: 2015-2016 SC WOSA!

Greetings Parents! Is everyone excited to attend the first WOSA meet of the year? CONGRATULATIONS to all of our swimmers who qualified as they continue their successful journey! Here are the details, we're going to have an AMAZING meet! -GCAC Coaching Staff-


            MEET            
2015-2016 Regional Short Course Championships
Hosted by the Brantford Aquatic Club


            DATES            
February 26th + February 27th + February 28th


            LOCATION            
Wayne Gretzky Sports Centre
254 North Park Street, Brantford, ON  N3R 4L1


            FACILITY            
One 71m pool divided into two 8-lane 25m pools. 
Four lane 18m warm-up/warm-down pool available throughout the weekend.
There is limited on deck spectator seating; and ample free parking.

There is a snack bar on site near the hockey rinks, with some healthy selections and smoothies!  Team Aquatic Supplies will be on site!  There is also a FREE walking track and a gym (guest passes available)... Check them out! 


            SESSIONS            
-FRIDAY AFTERNOON / DISTANCE SESSION-
Warm-ups @ 2:00-2:50pm / Starts @ 3:00pm
-FRIDAY EVENING / 13+OVER SPRINT SESSION-
Warm-ups ~ 45 mins following the distance session
-SATURDAY+SUNDAY / 13+OVER MORNING SESSIONS- 
Warm-ups @ 7:30-8:20am / Starts @ 8:30am 
-SATURDAY+SUNDAY / 12+UNDER AFTERNOONS SESSIONS- 
Warm-ups @ 12:00-12:50pm / Starts @ 1:00pm 
-SATURDAY+SUNDAY EVENING / 13+OVER FINALS
 
Warm-ups @ 5:00-5:50pm / Starts @ 6:00pm


            MEET FEES            
$5.00 Splash Fee
$7.50 per Individual Event 
$10.00 per relay ($2.50 each)
$20.00 coaching fee (**overnight meet**)


            SCRATCH DEADLINE            
No Scratches Please!


            FINALS            
There will be an "A" final for girls and boys 13s + 14s + 15s
There will be an "A" & "B" final for girls and boys 16+Over with 30+ starts


            AWARDS            
Medals: 1st - 3rd for individual events; 1st only for relays.
Ribbons: 4th - 8th for individuals events; 2nd + 3rd only for relays.
Age Groupings: 10&U's, 11s, 12s, 13s, 14s, 15s, 16&O's
Relay Groupings: 10&U's, 11-12s, 13-14s, 15&O's
Para: Medals will be awarded in lPC-eligible events only using the SNC Performance Calculator, and shall be awarded on a "mixed gender" basis to the top 3 swimmers in each event.  In order to award GOLD there must be at least 2 competitors, to award SILVER there must be at least 3 competitors and to award BRONZE there must be at least 4 competitors in the event.


            BONUS SWIMS            
Swimmers qualifying in one event may swim ONE bonus event.


            PARA ENTRIES            
Para swimmers my enter other events in which they meet the regional time standard, but there will not be separate Para awards for these events.  There will be no bonus swims for Para for distances greater than 100m.  
In para-swimming events with five or more entries, para-swimmers will compete in able-bodied heats during preliminaries, seeded by time, then compete in a para-swimming final during the FINALS SESSION.  
In para-swimming events with fewer than five entries, the event(s) will be para-swimmer only timed finals during the PRELIMINARY SESSION.
Para-swimmers that have the able bodies standard in any event may enter that event as able bodies. A para-swimmer may swim as either able bodies or para in any event they qualify for, but not both. 



            OFFICIALS            
Welcome parents!  Here's your opportunity to get more involved in this meet.  Being on deck is much more exciting than sitting up in the crowded stands!  The air temperature is also much cooler on deck, on top of the other perks of officiating!  Each team is required to provide three officials per session in order for the meet to run efficiently.  Please register to sign-up for our swimmers!  You may do so by e-mailing the Brantford Minor Officials co-ordinator bacevents30@yahoo.com!  Don't forget to mention if you need a sign-off!


            SPECIAL NOTES            
-ONE START rule, one false start is a DQ!
-13+Over prelims will swim combined age groups and will be separated according to age group + gender for Finals!
-Please bring a lock to store your valuables in the locker room! 
-Events seeded slowest to fastest; distance events seeded fastest to slowest!
-Relays are subject to change.

SC: Winter (SC) Festivals!

Greetings Parents!  Is everyone excited for our second Provincial Meet of the year?  H-E-L-L-O Winter Festivals :)  Here are the details, time to get PUMPED! 
See you on deck! -GCAC Coaching Staff-


               MEET               
2016 Ontario Winter Short Course Festivals!


               DATES               
February 20th + 21st


               LOCATION                
Markham Pan Am Centre
16 Main Street
Unionville, ON    L3R 2E5


               FACILITY               
One 50m pool divided into two 25m pools; one side will be open for warm-up and warm-down throughout the meet.  There is plenty of spectator seating, and free parking with an overflow lot adjacent to the property.  Their is NO snack bar on site so families might want to pack extra food.  Swimmers are recommended to bring a chair to sit on!


               SESSIONS               
12s + 13s - Saturday + Sunday Mornings 
   Warm-ups @ 8:00am / Starts @ 9:00am / Finishes @ 12:45pm
11s + 10&Unders Saturday + Sunday Afternoons
   Warm-ups @ 1:00pm / Starts @ 2:00pm / Finishes @ 5:45pm


               MEET FEES                
$12.00 per event
$5.00 splash fee per swimmer
$16.00 per relay ($4.00 each)
$20.00 coaching fee (**overnight meet)
Please submit fees by Wed., February 17th 


               SCRATCH DEADLINE               
No Scratches Please!


    ATTN: OFFICIALS    
Please support your swimmers by donating some of your time to the pool deck! You may contact Y.Y. (the MAC Officials Coordinator), at officials@markhamaquaticclub.com!


               BONUS SWIMS               
Swimmers qualifying in one event may swim THREE bonus events.
Swimmers qualifying in two events may swim TWO bonus events.
Swimmers qualifying in three events may swim ONE bonus event.
Swimmers qualifying in four+ events receive ZERO bonus events.


               PARTICIPANT RECOGNITION PACKAGE              
Each athlete will be given the following items commemorating the event:
~Rucksack
~Festival Cap
~Festival T-Shirt

               SPECIAL NOTES              
~All events are timed finals; one false start rule applies!
~Events will be seeded from slowest to fastest!
~Food is NOT permitted on deck; please pack lots of fluids!
~Please bring a lock to store your valuables in a locker! 
~Swimmers are permitted to enter 6 events maximum! 
~Please ensure your swimmer has a good night sleep(s)!
~Please arrive 15 minutes prior to the start of warm-up!
~Medals will be awarded for 1st-3rd place; Ribbons awarded for 4th-8th place! 

Thursday, January 28, 2016

LC: The Hammer Invitational!***updated

UPDATE!      UPDATE!      UPDATE!      UPDATE!      UPDATE!      UPDATE!     
The warm-up has been extended until 9:55am and the meet will begin promptly at 10:00am!!! We're going to have fun!
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Greetings Parents! Is everyone excited to attend our second HAC meet of the year? Best wishes to our swimmers who are 'in the hunt' for more WOSA and Age Group times; we're going to have a great meet! -GCAC Coaching Staff-


           MEET           
2016 Hammer Long Course Invitational
Hosted by the Hamilton Aquatic Club


           DATE           
February 13th, 2016


           LOCATION           
McMaster University
Ivor Wynne Centre
1280 Main Street West
Hamilton, ON  L8M 1E2
905.525.9140 ext 24612


           FACILITY           
One 50m 6-lane pool divided into two 25m pools, with a scoreboard!
The shallow end will be open for warm-up & warm-down during the meet.
There is ample spectator seating, and parking fees are applicable. The viewing area is warm so parents might want to wear light clothing and pack extra water!


           SESSION           
-SATURDAY MORNING ONLY-                                                                                     
Warm-ups @ 9:00-9:40am / Starts @ 9:45am / Finishes @ 1:45pm  


           MEET FEES          
$10.00 coaching fee
$5.00 swimmer splash fee
$10.00 per individual events
Please remit fees by Wed., Feb. 10th
 

           SCRATCH DEADLINE           
Saturday, January 30th 


           AWARDS           
INDIVIDUAL EVENTS: ribbons for 1st-6th places;
HIGH POINT TROPHY: for each age + gender classification
(10 & Unders, 11s, 12s, 13s, 14s, 15 & Overs)


           SPECIAL NOTES              
-ONE START rule, one false start is a DQ!
-Please bring a lock to store your valuables in the locker room!
-Food, shoes and Chutes & Ladders are not permitted on the pool deck!
-The entrance to the pool is under construction; you will need to enter through the main entrance to the Ivor Wynne Athletic Center!

Wednesday, January 27, 2016

SC: GHAC February Invitational!

Just a swift update on our swimmers hoping to qualify for Festivals + Age Group Championships + Canadian Age Group Championships + Easterns!  GOOD LUCK + BEST WISHES to those still in the hunt!  You can do it!!!!


This is your last Chance to Qualify!!!



           MEET           
GHAC Swimming February Invitational


           DATES                 DATES        
February 6th + 7th


           LOCATION           
McMaster University
1280 Main Street West
Hamilton, ON  L8S 2K6


           FACILITY           
One 50m 6-lane pool divided into two 25m pools, with a scoreboard!
The shallow end should be open for warm-up & warm-down during the meet. There is ample spectator seating, and parking fees are applicable. The viewing area is warm so parents might want to wear light clothing and pack extra water!
The entrance to the pool is under construction, so families must enter through the main building!


           SESSIONS           
-Session 1-
ALLSaturday Morning - Timed Finals 
Warm-ups @ 9:00-9:50am / Starts @ 10:00am

-Session 2-
ALLSunday Morning - Timed Finals 
Warm-ups @ 9:00-9:50am / Starts @ 10:00am


           MEET FEES           
$10.00 per individual event 
$10.00 coaching fee/swimmer
Please submit fees by Wed., February 3rd


           SCRATCH DEADLINE           
No scratches please!


           SPECIAL NOTES           
-All events are Timed Finals!
-ONE START rule, one false start is a DQ!
-No food, no street shoes and no Tiddly Winks on deck!
-Please bring a lock to store your valuables in the locker room!
-Events seeded slowest to fastest; distance events seeded fastest to slowest!
-The top six per age category+gender will receive ribbons: 10&U, 11-12, 13-14, 15&O!