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Western Canadian Championships
Glenmore Reservoir - Calgary

Please accept our invitation to Calgary to participate in and enjoy our Western hospitality. Enclosed is the information package, detailing all of the required information necessary to take part in our Regatta. We are expecting a large turnout and an excellent racing competition. Our regatta is taking place during the World Famous Calgary Stampede. You may want to stay a little longer and take in all the sights and activities we have to offer.

Important Notes:

1. Regatta Race Package (Enclosed): Regatta notes, race plans, and entry forms are enclosed. Please remember to provide the athlete's full name.

2. Fees: Fees for the regatta are $30.00 for each athlete and $20.00 for War Canoe and Masters/Adult. Fees must be paid prior to racing. Please provide one cheque to cover the fees for your club's participants.

3. Authentic Calgary Stampede Breakfast: This cost is included in the regatta fee for athletes. Extra tickets for parents, officials, etc. can be purchased until noon Saturday. The cost of extra breakfast tickets is $5.00 per ticket. The Stampede breakfast will be served up Sunday morning prior to the day's race events.

4. Medal Presentations: Medals will be presented throughout the Regatta. Trophies and Burgees will be presented shortly after the conclusion of the last race on Sunday.

5. Canteen: There will be a canteen on site both race days featuring baked products, fruit, fresh made to order sandwiches, juice, water, coffee, and the usual comfort foods (candy).

6. Accommodations: A map of Calgary is included together with details of available accommodation. We suggest booking as soon as possible as the Calgary Stampede is also happening this weekend and rooms will go quickly.

7. Parking: Parking is available on site at the club. Boat trailers will be allowed to park on the lower parking area near the water.

8. Security: Arrangements are in place to provide all night security for the boats and trailers.

9. Team Spirit: There will be an award presented to the club displaying the most team spirit during the regatta.

10. Scratch Meeting: The scratch meeting will take place Friday July 11, 2003 at 7:00 PM at the Calgary Canoe Club (North Glenmore Park).

We look forward to your participation being the key to the success of the Regatta.

Regatta Information

The six-race rule will be in effect. This includes the 200m races but not the War Canoe races. Club points include all races, including Masters races.

Mixed War Canoe teams require a minimum of 5 women. War Canoes may be raced with a minimum of 10 paddlers. Clubs with fewer than 14 athletes registered at the regatta may compete with another club also registering fewer than 14 athletes. Points will be allocated accordingly to each club.

For all age categories, two or more entries are required or the race will be cancelled and athletes will be moved up to the next age category.

Coaches may make revisions at the scratch meeting.

Regatta Rules

Ø Athletes MUST wear their club shirts when racing.
Ø Athletes MUST wear a bib and have a deck number on their boats in all races.
Ø Atoms, Peewees, and Bantams who are not wearing a personal flotation device in a race will be disqualified.
Ø Races will not be delayed for paddlers who are not at the start line at the time posted for an event. Exceptions will be made if a club spokesperson has informed the whipper-in in advance of the race and received confirmation that the race will be delayed.

General Information

Ø Trophies will be awarded to the club with the most points; to the club with most Masters points; to the male and female paddler with the most points; to the first place crew in the 500 meter Midget Women's and 1000 meter Midget Men's C-4 races as well as to the club displaying the most team spirit.
Ø Burgees will be awarded in the atom/peewee/bantam divisions combined (women, men and overall).
Ø Medals will be awarded for first, second, and third place finishes in all races with the exception of War Canoe events.

ENTRIES MUST BE RECEIVED NO LATER THAN.... NO POST ENTRIES ACCEPTED AFTER THE SCRATCH MEETING.
*The official draw will be placed on the CCC website on:
www.calgarycanoeclub.com

Please send entries to:
Calgary Canoe Club
Attention:
PO Box 36004
6449 Crowchild Trail S.W.
Calgary AB. T3E 7C6

Tel: (403) 246-5757
Fax: (403) 249 5277

Western Events

Atom: Male and Female All 200m Events

Ø C-1, K-1 C-2, K-2 C-4, K-4 C-15 (Mixed)

Peewee: Male and Female All 500m Events

Ø C-1, K-1 C-2, K-2 C-4, K-4 C-15 (Mixed)

Bantam: Male and Female All 1000m Events

Ø C-1, K1 C-2, K-2 C-4, K-4 *C-15 (Women's, Men's, and Mixed: 500m)

Midget: Male and Female All 100m Events

Ø C-1, K-1 C-2, K-2 C-4, K-4 *C-15 (Women's, Men's, and Mixed: 500m)

Juvenile/Open: Male and Female 200m, 500m, 1000m

Ø C-1, K-1 C-2, K-2 C-4, K-4

Open: Male and Female 200m, 500m, 1000m

Ø C-2, K-2 C-4, K-4 (500m only) C-15 (200m only)

Masters: Male and Female 500m, 1000m

Ø K-1 (Women 500m) C-1 (Men 1000m) K-1 (Men 1000m)

Paddling Categories, 2003

Master Ladies "A" - Born between 1957 - 1968
Master Ladies "B" - Born in, or before, 1956
Master Ladies "C" - Born in 1969 or later but is not competitively paddling

Master Men "A" - Born between 1957 - 1968
Master Men "B" - Born in, or before, 1956
Master Men "C" - Born in 1969 or later but is not competitively paddling

Junior - Born in, or before 1984

Juvenile - Born in 1985-1986

Midget - Born in 1987-1988

Bantam - Born in 1989-1990

Pee Wee - Born in 1991-1992

Atom - Born in, or after, 1993

Point System 2003

For Singles, Doubles, and Fours:

First- 16 points; Second- 8 points; Third- 6 points; Fourth- 5 points; Fifth- 4 points; Sixth- 3 points; Seventh- 2 points; Eighth- 1 point; Ninth- 0 points.

For War Canoe Races:

First- 24 points; Second- 14 points; Third- 8 points; Fourth- 6 points; Fifth- 5 points; Sixth- 4 points.