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Expression of interest: 2022-23 competitions

SCNB is looking for hosts for its 2022-23 competitions.

Please note that the information below, in addition to other information pertaining to competitions can be found: https://skatenb.org/images/June_2022_Town_Hall_EN_FINAL.pdf

2022-23 Competition Calendar

Event 1: Junior & Senior Sectionals and Fall event

  • November 4-6

Event 2: Pre Novice, Novice & Special Olympics Sectionals and FunSkate

  • December 9-11 OR 16-17

Event 3: Winter Event and FunSkate

  • January 20-22

Event 4: Provincial STAR and Synchro Invitational

  • February 4-6 OR 10-12

Expression of interest: Hosting a SCNB event for the 2022-23 skating season
All clubs/regions MUST provide the following information and meet the criteria to host an event.
NOTE: incomplete applications will not be considered.

  1. Official name of Club or Region
  2. Name of event(s) seeking to host
  3. Proposed Budget which includes:
    1. Ice fees
    2. Facility room fees (if applicable)
    3. Ice resurfacing fees (“floods”, if applicable)
    4. Judges’ Platform – building and installation
    5. Accommodations for officials (double occupancy rate per night)
    6. Travel for officials (assume out of province travel will be needed). This number is not mandatory.
    7. Hospitality (meals for volunteers only)
    8. Medals and ribbons (if applicable)
    9. Token of appreciations for officials (approximately 15 people)
    10. Other things to consider:
      1. Admin supplies
  4. Facility information
    1. Name and address
    2. Dimensions of the ice surface
    3. Provide proof of its availability
    4. Must meet the following criteria:
      1. Have approximately 48 feet x 8 feet for the judges’ stand
        1. Needs to be set up at the latest 4 hours before the start of the event
      2. Five (5) ethernet connections (wall connections and NOT Wifi).
        1. At least three (3) of these must be accessible rink side (for camera, music/announcer and kiss and cry) and have, at minimum, an uploading speed of 200.
      3. Rooms are available for:
        1. Judges and Technical Panel
        2. Data Specialists
          1. Heated
          2. Needs to be available day before start of the event
          3. Minimum of 2 electrical outlets
          4. Ethernet connection
          5. Tables and chairs needed
          6. Have an on-site and back-up photocopier (total of 2)
            1. Need to provide 1 box of printing paper
            2. Spare ink cartridge or toner must be available
          7. Hospitality for volunteers
          8. Registration area
          9. SCNB Boutique area
            1. Two (2) tables and two (2) chairs
            2. Internet connection
            3. Electrical outlet
          10. Minimum four (4) dressing rooms
            1. Will be identified with SCNB signs for Women, Men and Gender-Neutral
          11. Sound system must be able to connect to camera (livestream camera)
            1. Must be able to play MP3 files and USB keys
  5. Name, email and telephone number of Competition Chairperson
  6. Name, email and telephone number of Registration Chairperson
  7. Name and cell phone number of person that can be contacted during the event
  8. Confirmation of adequate volunteer base to support the competition.

You must agree to the following:

  1. Use SCNB sponsors as applicable.
  2. Use SCNB ribbons for STAR 1-3, Beginner and Elementary Synchro.
  3. Pay a levy (10%) on total registration fees to SCNB.
  4. Remit the $8 technology fee/skater to SCNB.
  5. Include message of Section Chair and SCNB logo in event program (if applicable)
  6. SCNB Board Members, Committee Chairs and Staff do not pay admission fees.
  7. Not to use the SCNB logo other than in program (if applicable) and on medals.
  8. Medals must be bilingual.
  9. Use the SCNB banners.

You are responsible for:

  1. Securing all volunteers (includes music player and announcer)
  2. All competition/event related expenses reside with the host club.
  3. Purchasing medals with the exception of Special Olympics Medal should they be exhibitions.
  4. Re:Sound and Socan (Entandem) fees https://noticeboard.skatecanada.ca/2022/01/21/reminder-club-and-skating-school-music-use-entandem/

Additional information can be found in the SCNB Hosting a competition document.
https://skatenb.org/images/news/Hosting_a_competition_June_2022.pdf

Following the review of all the applications, the Competition Committee will organize a meeting with the potential competition host and do a site visit. This will be followed by recommendations made to the Skate Canada NB Board of Directors. Successful applicants will be announced on social media.

Should you have any questions or require clarifications, please do not hesitate to contact Nathalie Gautreau This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

CLICK HERE TO APPLY
Deadline is July 4th.