Question 1

What is this new RAMP Registration System?

Accepted Answer

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/ (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).

Question 2

Where can I buy specialized equipment?

Accepted Answer

Artistic Swimming does not require a lot of expensive equipment to get started.  A 1-piece bathing suit, goggles, Swim Cap and nose plug.

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.

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Question 3

Where is your Schedule?

Accepted Answer

Detailed team schedules are available from your Team Snap app.  The invitation to Team Snap  will come after registration from your Team Parent

Our pool times and locations are dynamic.  Please check the schedule carefully each month.

For the 2025-2026 season, we expect to have pool time on Thursday evening,  Saturday midday, Sunday AM, and Sunday evening.

Recreational teams will practice on only one of those days, while the most competitive teams will practice at all of those times.

Question 4

What are the Monthly fees?

Accepted Answer

As a not-for-profit member run organization - we aim to keep our fees as low as possible.

Our fees are based on the coaching costs, pool costs, club membership, and team counts.  As such, the cost changes month to month.  Fees are calculated, invoiced, and paid monthly.

Recreational 
 • Recreational - 8-12yrs old-  - meet ~2 hrs/week - Fees are $7.50 - $10/hr 
 • Synchrocise - 19+ - Adults training for fitness and sport introduction, popular with Parents to learn the sport to better relate to their child.- meet 2 hrs/week - Fees are $7.50 - $10/hr 
 • Masters Recreational - Add on to Synchrocise - more work on choreography to present to the Club. - Extra 1hr / week - Additional $10-15/hr

Provincial
 • LimitedCompetitive - 9-14yrs - First year out of Rec, Introduction to competitive format, Compete twice in the year - 2 Practices/week - total of 5-6 hrs - $7.50 - $15/hr 
 • Provincial13-15 - 13-15yrs old - 4-5 Competitions/year, required more commitment, placement is skill dependant -  3-4 days/week - 10-12 hrs/week  - $7.50 - $15/hr 
 • Provincial16-20 - 16-20yrs old - 4-5 Competitions/year, required more commitment, placement is skill dependant -  3-4 days/week - 10-12 hrs/week  - $7.50 - $15/hr 
 • MatersPurple & MastersOrange - 19+ - Two Adult training groups with variations in competitiveness and age. - 4hrs/week - $10-15/hr.

Solos / Duet
 • Solo - An Add-on to another training group - 1-2 hrs/week - $40/hr
 • Duet - An Add-on to another training group - 1-2 hrs/week - $25/hr

Question 5

What are the Start Up fees?

Accepted Answer

We have Fees and Deposits that are invoiced at the time of registration.

Fees (Non-Refundable):
Canadian Artistic Swimming (CAS + BCAS) Varies : From $9.50 (Short Term Recreational) -  To $159(Competitive)
Caprice Club Fee: $25

Deposits:
AGM Attendance: $100
Safe Sport Training: $25
Volunteer Participation - Varies : from $0 (Recreational) - $300 (Competitive)  - Details in the FAQ-What About Volunteer Hours? 
Deposits may be redeemed with your attendance, proof of completion, 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-$250

CAS & BCAS  fees for 2025-2026 (https://drive.google.com/file/d/1EJZQtTQyMufuiYutxMwoIQw6I1UONuSc/view?usp=sharing) Follow this link to view the relevant pages from the BCAS 2025-2026 Membership Package.

Question 6

What about Volunteer Hours?

Accepted Answer

This is the link (https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSektrCKAQoo5fJmkHwFVloRHODtQDRxWKyl5tEYKRO4_LpSdA/viewform?usp=sharing&ouid=103017862885425257071)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.(https://docs.google.com/document/d/1SvaJTA5-yLbNCYS2TirQ6G2RPHx8XWP0EYV0fwNQvqE/edit?tab=t.0)

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 (https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSektrCKAQoo5fJmkHwFVloRHODtQDRxWKyl5tEYKRO4_LpSdA/viewform?usp=sharing&ouid=103017862885425257071)(on capriceswim.ca (http://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.

Question 7

What swim level is required for enrollment in the recreation program?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 8

What is SafeSport?

Accepted Answer

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. The Safe Sport Training module from the Coaching Association of Canada (CAC) is available at no cost to our members and meets the minimum standards for mandated safe sport training for Sport Canada-funded organizations. It comes with additional tools and resources to help you embed Safe Sport principles throughout your organization

To register for the training
https://coach.ca/sport-safety/safe-sport-training (https://coach.ca/sport-safety/safe-sport-training)

To confirm previous participation (uses Last Name and Locker#)
https://thelocker.coach.ca/access/account/public (https://thelocker.coach.ca/access/account/public)

Completion of the SafeSport training is required for at least one member of every participating family.  Submit a copy of your transcript or Last Name & Locker# to redeem your Safe Sport Deposit.

Question 9

I have lost my SafeSport completion information.  Now What?

Accepted Answer

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Navigate to https://thelocker.coach.ca/ (https://thelocker.coach.ca/)

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Enter your email address, if you remember which one you used or Select "I don't remember my email"

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Enter your Name and Birthday to recover your NCCP#.

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With your newly recovered NCCP# and your name,  navigate to  https://thelocker.coach.ca/access/account/public (https://thelocker.coach.ca/access/account/public)and enter your details.

Your Transcript will appear as a result.  Submit this Transcript by email to forms@capriceswim.ca (forms@capriceswim.ca) to redeem your SafeSport Deposit.

Question 10

How do I pay my fees?

Accepted Answer

Fess can be paid by eTransfer to finance@capriceswim.ca (mailto: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.

Question 11

I am missing a form that was sent out.  Where can I get another?

Accepted Answer

Links to recent forms

Question 12

What is happening with the new pool near Burnaby Lake?

Accepted Answer

August 13 2024

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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! 🌟

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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

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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 (https://pub-burnaby.escribemeetings.com/Players/ISIStandAlonePlayer.aspx?Id=cb5a58a2-1bfa-4dc0-87e4-d48189b25d62)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

Question 13

How do I get on the waitlist?

Accepted Answer

All swimmers must be registered through RAMP, http://capriceasc.rampregistrations.com/. (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.

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