Kootenay Swim Club Invitational
| Location | Nelson |
|---|---|
| Start date | Apr 5, 2025 |
| End date | Apr 6, 2025 |
| Declaration open | Sep 1, 2024 5:00 PM |
| Declaration deadline | Mar 14, 2025 5:00 PM |
| Eligibility | Pre-Competitive - Adaptive Pups - Sparwood Pups - Elkford Silver Pod Green Pod - Sparwood Accelerator Black Pod Pups - Fernie Green Pod - Fernie Red Pod |
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This meet is open to swimmers in all Pre-Competitive and Competitive Pods
Our neighbours to the Kootenay Swim Club host a great spring meet, perfect for shaking the cobwebs off after spring break and preparing for the final training phase of the season!
Volunteer Officials Needed
Our regional clubs rely on visiting teams to provide as much assistance as possible to ensure the event runs as smoothly as possible.
Please email pray4snow2@hotmail.com to volunteer.
Scratch Deadline: March 25th @ 5pm
No refunds are possible for withdrawal after the scratch deadline. Please email headcoach@evdsc.com if your swimmer is no longer planning to attend the meet.
Hotel Booking Info:
The Adventure Hotel: 20% off standard rates
Book by calling 1-888-722-2258
Best Western Baker Street Inn: $169/night plus tax
Book by calling 1-250-352-2258 or visit
https://www.bestwestern.com/en_US/book/hotel-rooms.62096.html?groupId=J90VW4P0
Hume Hotel: $199/night plus tax
Book by calling 1-877-568-0888
Prestige Lakeside Resort: 30% off standard rates
Book by calling 1-877-737-8443
Prestige Inn: 20% off standard rates
Book by calling 1-877-737-8443
Meet Fees
| Coaching Fee | $25.00 |
| Individual Event | $13.50 |
| Relay Event | $4.00 |
| Competition Surcharge | $5.00 |
Meet Schedule
Saturday Session 1
Warm up: 7:30-8:30am
Start time 8:45
Saturday Session 2
Warm up: 2:00-3:00pm
Start 3:15
Sunday Session 3
Warm up: 7:30-8:30am
Start: 8:45
Sunday Session 4
Warm up: 30 mins after session 3
Start: Approx. 1hr after session 3
Team Travel:
Swimmers and chaperone will travel together via charter van to Castslegar / Nelson where they will be staying at the Team hotel.
Sandman Hotel Castlegar
1944 Columbia Avenue
Castlegar, BC
Tentative Schedule:
Friday, April 4
3:00pm - Meet at Fernie Aquatic Centre Parking Lot
3:30pm - Depart Fernie Aquatic Centre for Castlegar
7:00pm - Arrive Sandman for check-in & dinner
Saturday, April 5
7:00am - Depart hotel for Nelson
12:00pm - Depart Nelson for lunch and rest at hotel
1:30pm - Depart hotel for afternoon session
7:00pm - Return to hotel for dinner and free time
Sunday, April 6
7:00am - Depart hotel for Nelson
12:00pm - Lunch at the pool
3:00pm - Depart Nelson for return to Fernie Aquatic Centre
8:00pm - Arrive in Fenrie (est.)
Estimated Fees:
Entry Fees - $100
Transportation - $50-$100 (based on number or swimmers)
Hotel - $100 (based on quad occupancy)
Meals & Entertainment - $100