2022 Team Aquatic Supplies CSCA National Swim Coaches Conference

September 28 – October 2, 2022

The Westin Resort & Spa, Whistler

Confirmed speakers include: 

• Anthony Nesty - Head Coach, University of Florida
• Tom Vandenbogaerde - Performance Scientist Coach, CSI Pacific
• Matt Young - FSQ Consulting; TED X Presenter
• Steven Indig - Sport Law
• Tom Johnson - 11 x Canadian Olympic Coach
• Dr. Stephen Norris - Performance Technical Director, Swim Alberta; High Performance Sport Consultant 
• Jy Lawrence - Head Coach, Pacific Sea Wolves Swim Club
• Alex Pettifer - Assistant Coach, Richmond Rapids Swim Club
• Dave MacDonald - University of Calgary Swim Club
• Annie Wolfe - Hollyburn Swim Team
• Chad Webb - Head Coach, Williams Lake Bluefins Swim Club
• Sarah Hynd - Chinook Swim Club
• Tina Hoeben - KISU Swim Club
• Jérémy Dumora - Entraîneur-chef, Natation Montmagny
• Martin Gingras - Head Coach, Pointe Claire Swim Club
• Rob Novak - Head Coach, Etobicoke Swimming
• Carl Simonson - University of Calgary Swim Club

Full Conference Fee Includes: 

• All Conference sessions (starting Thursday September 29, 2022 through Sunday October 2, 2022) 
• Welcome Social (Thursday September 29, 2022) 
• Breakfast plenary sessions on both Friday & Saturday
• CSCA Hall of Fame Reception (Friday September 30, 2022)
• All Age Group Stream Sessions (Saturday October 1 - Sunday October 2, 2022)
• Para Stream (Sunday October 2, 2022)

Age Group Conference Fee Includes: 

• All Age Group Stream Sessions (Saturday October 1 - Sunday October 2, 2022)
• Breakfast plenary sessions on Saturday
  
• All Age Group Stream Sessions (Saturday October 1 - Sunday October 2, 2022)
  
• Para Stream (Sunday October 2, 2022)

Events to include:

·      CSCA National Coaches Conference (begins Thursday September 29, 2022 @ 2pm)

·      CSCA Hall of Fame Reception (Friday September 30, 2022)

·      Swim BC Club Development Seminars Separate registration required

·      BC Swimming Awards Banquet (Saturday October 1, 2022) separate ticket required

·      SNC Carded Coaches Meeting - Olympic Program (begins Wednesday September 28, 2022 @1pm).  Closed sessions.  Separate invitation required. 

·      SNC Carded Coaches Meeting - Paralympic Program (begins Wednesday September 28, 2022 @1pm) Closed sessions.  Separate invitation required. 

·      NCCP 101 Course Separate registration required

·       Integrating Para Swimming into your Club Program (additional PD points)

Registration also includes welcome social and breakfast keynote on both Friday and Saturday mornings.  Tickets to the BC Swimming Awards Banquet are included for the first 100 BC registered coaches who choose this option during registration. 

Host Hotel Details:  BOOK ONLINE TODAY!

The Westin Resort & Spa, Whistler is located just off the main Whistler Village area, near the driving range.  The CSCA has secured a limited room block at The Westin for attendees of the Conference.  If you have issues booking a room please contact Chris HW at chris@csca.org. 

·      Deluxe Studio Suites                                       $199 / night

·      Deluxe Studio Mountain View Suite                $219 / night

These rates are based on single or double occupancy and include free internet for the duration of your stay (savings of $24.95 / day).  Parking is not included and is $34 / night (self park) and $38 / night (valet). 

Room bookings, and changes, must be made by August 29, 2022.  Please do not book extra rooms that you may not need.  Before cancelling a room please contact Chris HW (chris@csca.org) to see if there is someone that can use the room.

*If you are part of the Carded Coaches meetings Swimming Canada will be making your hotel bookings for the duration of the conference weekend and will be in touch with you regarding details for shared payments. 

Getting to Whistler:

Whistler is approx. 2 hours from downtown Vancouver.  Plan accordingly. 

·      https://www.whistler.com/getting-here/

Vancouver International Airport (YVR).

·      https://www.yvr.ca/en/passengers

While you are in Whistler you DO NOT need a car!  If you choose to rent a vehicle and drive to Whistler YVR is serviced by all major rental companies. 

There are many options for shuttle service directly from YVR, or Downtown Vancouver, to Whistler and return. 

1.     YVR Skylynx ($45 one way and $65 return. That is LESS than two nights of parking!).

a.     Picks up on site at YVR

b.     Scheduled pick up service both directions.  Approx 2-3 hours (express vs regular service)

c.     https://yvrskylynx.com/

2.     Whistler Shuttle ($75 one way; $150 return)

a.     Flexible pick ups from YVR

b.     Scheduled return from Whistler (approx. 2 hours)

3.      Epic Rides ($65 return)

a.     Must transfer via Canada Line from YVR to Bridgeport station for pick up. 

b.     https://epicrides.ca/

The CSCA also encourages ride sharing where possible and encourages coaches to connect with each other to set up rides.  Please join our Facebook page @CSCA and we will try and connect coaches through related threads.