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Canada Artistic Swimming (CAS) is the governing body for artistic swimming in Canada. As of September 1, 2024 they have joined with a new registration technology partner, RAMP. Registration for Caprice Artistic Swim Club, and every other club under CAS's purview, will be through RAMP. All swimmers, and by extension their parents, will need accounts and profiles in the new system. Registration with CAS and BC Artistic Swimming (BCAS) is required of all participants so that they may all be covered by the related insurance policies. http://capriceasc.rampregistrations.com/ Payment of BCAS and CAS annual fees is completed through RAMP. Monthly swim fees will continue to be billed through QBO ( QuickBooks Online).

Artistic Swimming does not require a lot of expensive equipment to get started. A 1-piece bathing suit, goggles, Swim Cap and nose plug. Caprice stocks nose plugs and swim caps available for purchase on the pool deck through your coach. These items are sold at cost, and invoices will be sent through the same system as your swim fees. The most specialized piece is the nose plug. For practice, as long as it keeps the air in and the water out, it is perfect. For competition, you will want one that is low profile and muted in color. If you are looking locally for swim equipment, please use our club discount card in person at Team Aquatic - North Vancouver or Richmond.

Detailed team schedules are available from your Team Snap app. The invitation to Team Snap will come after registration from your Team ParentOur pool times and locations are dynamic. Please check the schedule carefully each month. For the 2026-2027 season, we expect to have pool time on Thursday evening, Saturday, and Sunday. Recreational teams will practice on only one of those days, while the most competitive teams will practice at all of those times.

We have Fees and Deposits that are invoiced at the beginning of the season. Fees (Non-Refundable):Paid when you register on RAMP Canadian Artistic Swimming (CAS + BCAS) Varies: From $9.50 (Short Term Recreational) - To $159(Competitive)Annual Fees & Deposits:Caprice Club Fee: $25AGM Attendance Deposit: $100Volunteer Participation - Varies: from $0 (Recreational) - $300 (Competitive) - Details in the FAQ-What About Volunteer Hours? Deposits may be redeemed with your attendance and club life participation. Monthly swim fees - This fee varies with the training group and is billed & paid monthly. Competitive teams only: Meet fees - Billed & paid in advance of the meet. These fees are set by BCAS, not Caprice. Travel Costs for Coaches - Only for out-of-town meets. Compiled and billed to swimmers after the meet. Competition Bathing Suits - Expect to pay $140-$200/suit. Club Uniform & Bathing Suit - T-shirt, Jacket, Practice Suit, Cap - Expect to pay $200-$250CAS & BCAS fees for 2026-2027. Follow this link to view the relevant pages from the BCAS 2026-2027 Membership Package.

This is the link to the Google Form to submit Volunteer hours. Our club is reliant on volunteers to help run the club and events. A volunteer deposit is required for each season. This can be earned back through contributing your time during the season at a rate of $20/hour. Detailed descriptions of volunteer opportunities can be found in the CASC Policy Manual. Program Deposit Hours Required Provincial Stream $300 15 hrs Limited Competitive $200 10 hrs Master's (Competitive and Recreational) and Adaptive $100 5 hrs Recreational and Synchrocise waived waived Ways to earn volunteer hours: Become a board member Volunteer to manage club administrative tasks like: social media and marketing, fundraising, apparel and equipment managing Volunteer for a specific fundraising event Volunteer at Competitions Volunteer for the Club winter party and year end water show and other social events Volunteer to be team parent (1hr/wk) Updating the TeamSnap schedule- practices, competitions Distributing information from the coach or board to your team via TeamSnap Reminding parents about hotel booking dates for travel competitions, and ensuring everyone gets their hotel booked Helping the coach to coordinate families/athletes if needed at competitions Assist with collecting uniform orders with coach/head coach Fielding questions from other parents on the team if needed To obtain credit for your volunteer hours, please complete the Volunteer Hours Google Form (on capriceswim.ca under Resources). This form will be sent out in September. Hours completed before January will be credited to your account in January, hours completed in January to May will be credited to your account in May.

As a requirement of our pool contract with the City of Burnaby, all swimmers must be at least 8 yrs old and able to complete 50m unassisted in the water. It doesn't have to be pretty or fast, but you have to be able to do it on your own.

As part of its commitment to prevent and address maltreatment in sport, Sport Canada requires its funded organizations to have training in safe sport practices available to all who fall within their immediate authority. Caprice & BCAS expect that all athletes and their parents / caregivers will complete the training provided. Look for an invitation to Respect HQ shortly after your registration.

Fess can be paid by eTransfer to finance@capriceswim.ca or by making a deposit directly to our account at your local VanCity branch (less convenient) We do not have any facility to accept credit cards or cash.

Links to recent forms

August 13 2024 From Instagram ventanaconstructioncorp Aug 13 2024 🚧 New Project in Burnaby: Burnaby Lake Recreation Complex! 🚧 We’re thrilled to announce the start of construction on the Burnaby Lake Recreation Complex (BLRC), designed to enhance recreational opportunities for the community. Spanning 171,000 sq. ft., the complex will feature an advanced aquatic center with a 50-meter, 10-lane pool, a 25-meter leisure pool, and seating for 750 spectators—ideal for competitive and recreational swimming. With green energy heating for the pool, we're committed to sustainability and environmental responsibility. The BLRC will include an NHL-sized ice rink with seating for 270 spectators, offering a modern venue for ice sports enthusiasts. An at-grade pedestrian crossing will connect the complex to the Christine Sinclair Community Centre, prioritizing accessibility and community integration. This design-build project is set to become a key part of Burnaby’s vibrant community life, supporting local talent and promoting active lifestyles for years to come. Stay tuned as we build a space for Burnaby to thrive! 🌟 . #VentanaConstruction#Ventana#BuildingTheFuture#BurnabyLakeRecreationComplex#Sustainability#CommunityFirst#DesignBuild#Burnaby#BurnabyBC#BurnabyConstruction#RecComplex#BurnabyLake#RecreationComplex#NHLRink#Pool#GreenEnergy#GreenEnergyHeating _______________________________________________________________________________________ April 29 2024 Burnaby City Council decided to proceed with awarding the construction contract for BLRC. This means that activity will start this summer at the site including completing the demolition of C.G. Brown Pool and civic works around the site. Staff will be working on mitigating potential impacts on user group’s activities and on the community programs throughout the design and construction stages. Once these impacts are identified, solutions will be explored in collaboration with the user groups. Stay tuned for more information as the project progresses and more detail become available for the separation work of BCSC from Burnaby Lake arena. Update from Kimberly Suhr, City of Burnaby _____________________________________________________________________________________ Update posted Dec 12 2023 - Jill@Capriceswim.ca Burnaby City Council approved the staff RECOMMENDATION Option 1 for the Burnaby Lake Recreation Centre, as outlined in the report titled “Burnaby Lake Recreation Complex Project Update” dated December 11, 2023 with a design and construction cost estimate of $240,900,000 (excluding GST) Details of this plan can be found in this video of the council meeting from Dec 11 2023. Discussion of the recreation project begins at the 1:03:35 mark of the recording, ending with the vote at the 1.32.54 Aquatic Highlights, 3 pools - 50m, 25m+Leasure, Hot tub Diving Tower & Boards Seating for 750 spectators Sized for Provincial Competitions ( per Swimming Canada regulations) Pre-constructions begins SPRING 2024 Construction Complete Q4 2027 Update posted Dec 12 2023 - Jill@Capriceswim.ca

All swimmers must be registered through RAMP, http://capriceasc.rampregistrations.com/. This is also how to access our WAITLIST. Any offers of open spots will only be given to RAMP registered swimmers.