LC: Ontario Summer Age Group Provincials!

Greetings Parents! Is everyone excited for our final LC provincial meet of the year? H-E-L-L-O Age Groups :) Here are the details; let's get MOTIVATED! See you on deck, it's going to be an SPECTACULAR competition!  -GCAC Coaching Staff-



              .  ~MEET~                 
2017 Ontario Summer Provincial Championships!
Hosted by the Swim Ontario, assisted by the Central Region



              .  ~DATES~                 
June 29th + 30th + July 1st + 2nd



              .  ~LOCATiON~                 
Toronto Pan AM Sports Centre
875 Morningside Avenue
Toronto, ON    M1C 0C7



              .  ~FACiLiTiES~                 
One 10-lane 50m pool; swimmers will have access to the diving tank for warm up/warm down throughout the competition!

There is spectator seating on deck in the bleachers; parents please arrive early to ensure a good seat.  Swimmers may want to bring their OWN chair to sit on, away from the busy bleachers.  Also, please be prepared for a pool deck on the cooler side; dress accordingly!  There is a snack bar in the lobby, and Team Aquatic Supplies has a store located on site!



              .  ~SESSiONS~                 
ALL ~ Morning Sessions ~
   Warm-ups @ 7:00-8:10am / Starts @ 8:15am
ALL ~ Finals Sessions ~
   Warm-ups @ 5:00-5:50pm / Starts @ 6:00pm



              .  ~MEET FEES~                
$20.00 coaching fee (overnight meet)
$20.00 per relay ($5 per swimmer)
$15.00 per individual event 
$7.00 donation for gift bags
$11.30 swimmer splash fee 
Please submit all fees by Mon., June 26th!



              .  ~SCRATCH DEADLiNE~                 
no scratches please!



              .  ~ATTN: OFFiCiALS~                
Officials and Volunteer Help Is Needed!  Please contact the Minor Officials Chair directly to sign up!  Her name is Charlotte Carroll, and you may reach her at  charlottecarroll1@gmail.com!



              .  ~BONUS SWiMS~                 
Qualified swimmers are eligible for one (1) bonus swim without exceeding the maximum of 8 individual events!



              .  ~FiNALS~                 
There will be an "A" final only for the top 10 swimmers of each event.
Age Categories: 13&U, 14s, 15s, 16s, 17&O! 



              .  ~SPECiAL NOTES~                 
~All events are prelims except distance free events; one false start rule applies.
~Events will be seeded from slowest to fastest, except for distance free events!
~Please ensure your swimmer has a good night sleep prior to race day(s)! 
~Ensure that you bring a lock to store your valuables in the locker room!
~Absolutely NO face paint on deck; henna is acceptable!
~Swimmers will race combined but will be separated (age+gender) for finals!
~Swimmers please bring extra WARM deck clothes and towels :)

SC: 2017 Summer Festivals!***updated!

Greetings Parents!  There has been some adjustments in the warm-up times!  Please review below.  See you on deck!
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Greetings Parents!  Is everyone excited for our LAST Festivals of the year?  Here are the details, time to get PUMPED UP for a FAST meet in our favourite pool!  See you on deck! -GCAC Coaching Staff-



               MEET               
2017 Ontario Summer Short Course Festivals!
Hosted by the Markham Aquatic Club!


               DATES               
June 24th + 25th


               LOCATION                
Markham Pan AM Pool!
16 Main Street
Unionville, ON   L3R 2E5


               FACILITY               
One 50m pool divided into two 25m pools; one side may 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.  In case the parking lots reach capacity, you may park at the GO Station on YMCA drive! 
There is a cafe on site, but families might want to pack extra food just in case. 


               SESSIONS                
Girls 12s + Girls/Boys 13s + 14s - Saturday Morning! 
  Warm-ups ~ Boys @ 7:30-8:10am / Girls @ 8:10-8:50am
                   ~ Starts @ 9:00am / Finishes @ 12:45pm

Boys 12s + ALL 11&Unders - Saturday + Sunday Afternoons
   Warm-ups @ 1:00pm / Starts @ 2:00pm / Finishes @ 6:00pm

Girls 12s + Girls/Boys 13s + 14s - Sunday Morning! 
   Warm-ups ~ Girls @ 7:30-8:10am / Boys @ 8:10-8:50am
                   ~ Starts @ 9:00am / Finishes @ 12:45pm


               MEET FEES                
$12.00 per individual event
$5.65 splash fee per swimmer
$16.00 per relay ($4.00 each)
$20.00 coaching fee (**overnight meet**)
$7.00 towards Team Swag Bags
Please submit fees by Mon., June 19th 


               SCRATCH DEADLINE               
No Scratches Please!


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


               BONUS SWIMS               
Qualified Swimmers may receive only ONE bonus swim!


               PARTICIPANT RECOGNITION PACKAGE              
Each athlete may be given the following items commemorating the event:
~Rucksack
~Festival Cap


               SPECIAL NOTES              
~All events are timed finals; one false start rule applies!
~Events will be seeded from slowest to fastest!
~Please bring a lock to store your valuables in a locker!
~Absolutely NO Playstation on deck; Nintendo is permitted!
~Swimmers are permitted to enter 6 events maximum! 
~Please arrive 15 minutes prior to the start of warm-up! 
~Please ensure your swimmer has a good night sleep before race day(s)!
~Medals will be awarded for 1st-3rd place; Ribbons awarded for 4th-8th place!