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2021-2022 Technical Package Version 2 – October 20, 2021
TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. INTRODUCTION .................................................................................................................... 5
2. SUMMARY OF CHANGES TO THE TECHNICAL PACKAGE ......................................................... 6
3. NEW DOMESTIC RULE CHANGES........................................................................................... 7
4. PROVINCIAL COMPETITION PROCEDURES ............................................................................. 8
Competition Etiquette ..................................................................................................... 8
Recreation Stream ........................................................................................................... 9
Limited Competitive Stream ............................................................................................ 9
Provincial Stream ............................................................................................................. 9
National Stream ............................................................................................................... 9
National Stream Provincial Qualifier .................................................................. 9
National Stream Provincial Championships...................................................... 10
Provincial Stream Eligibility .............................................................................. 10
NS Athletes Competiting at Jean Peters Invitational ........................................ 10
Competitive YOUTH Athletes Returning to LIMITED COMPETITIVE Stream ................. 10
Athletes Unable to Compete in a Qualifying Event ....................................................... 10
Byes................................................................................................................... 10
Withdrawal During a Competition ................................................................... 11
Coach Certification Policy .............................................................................................. 11
BC Criminal Record Review Program ................................................................ 11
Music ............................................................................................................................. 11
Religious and/or Medical Adornments .......................................................................... 11
Tattoos ........................................................................................................................... 11
Awards ........................................................................................................................... 12
Penalties & Fines ........................................................................................................... 12
Penalty Applications and Protests .................................................................... 12
Long Term Athlete Development .................................................................................. 12
Pre-Competition Information ........................................................................................ 12
Order of Swim ................................................................................................... 12
Information Email ............................................................................................. 12
Video Submission Guidelines......................................................................................... 12
5. PROVINCIAL COMPETITION EVENTS .................................................................................... 13
Figures ........................................................................................................................... 13
Figure Re-starts................................................................................................. 13
Absent Figure Swimmer .................................................................................... 13
Figure Draw ...................................................................................................... 13
13
Competitive Figures – Provincial and National Streams................................... 14
Adaptive Artistic Swimming (AAS) Figures ....................................................... 15
Routines ......................................................................................................................... 17
Judge Feedback for Routines ............................................................................ 17
Protocol............................................................................................................. 17
Feedback Session Etiquette .............................................................................. 17
Routine Time Limits .......................................................................................... 18
Mixed Ability Category ..................................................................................... 18
Provincial Stream Combo.................................................................................. 19
Routine Composition & Age Group Calculation ................................................ 19
BC Summer Games ........................................................................................................ 20
BC Summer Games Technical Package ............................................................. 21
Out of Province Competitions ....................................................................................... 21
Sanctioning Procedures .................................................................................... 21
Denied sanction request ................................................................................... 21
International Competitions ........................................................................................... 21
Resources....................................................................................................................... 21
6. APPENDIX A – Competition Structure .................................................................................. 23
7. APPENDIX B – Limited Competitive & Recreation ................................................................ 24
8. APPENDIX C – Novice .......................................................................................................... 25
9. APPENDIX D – 10 & Under Provincial Stream ...................................................................... 26
10. APPENDIX E – 11-12 Provincial Stream ................................................................................ 27
11. APPENDIX F – 13-15 Provincial Stream ................................................................................ 28
12. APPENDIX G – 16-20 Provincial Stream ............................................................................... 29
13. APPENDIX H – 13-15 National Stream ................................................................................. 30
14. APPENDIX I – Junior National Stream .................................................................................. 31
15. APPENDIX J – Senior National Stream.................................................................................. 32
16. APPENDIX K – Adaptive Artistic Swimming Recreation ......................................................... 33
17. APPENDIX L – Adaptive Artistic Swimming Competitive ....................................................... 34
18. APPENDIX M – Masters Recreation ..................................................................................... 35
19. APPENDIX N – Masters Competitive .................................................................................... 36
20. Appendix O – Basic Skills ..................................................................................................... 37
Body Boost ..................................................................................................................... 37
Eggbeater ....................................................................................................................... 37
Vertical Position ............................................................................................................. 37
Ariana Rotation .............................................................................................................. 37
21. Appendix P – Land Event Descriptions................................................................................. 38
Important Notes ............................................................................................................ 38
Dryland Competitions .................................................................................................... 38
Attire .............................................................................................................................. 38
Non-FINA Position Descriptions .................................................................................... 39
Needle Position (Right & Left)........................................................................... 39
Middle Split Position ......................................................................................... 39
Snail Position .................................................................................................... 39
Standing Balance Position ................................................................................ 40
Star Position ...................................................................................................... 40
Plank Position ................................................................................................... 40
Standing Streamline POsition ........................................................................... 41
Squat Position ................................................................................................... 41
V-Position.......................................................................................................... 42
Flexibility Land Skills ...................................................................................................... 43
Group 1 ............................................................................................................. 43
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Group 2 ............................................................................................................. 44
Group 3 ............................................................................................................. 44
Strength Land Skills........................................................................................................ 45
Group 1 ............................................................................................................. 45
Group 2 ............................................................................................................. 46
Group 3 ............................................................................................................. 47
Strength Land Skills Standards by Age Group................................................... 48
22. APPENDIX Q – Long Term Athlete Development ................................................................. 49
Participants .................................................................................................................... 49
Online Submission ......................................................................................................... 49
Submission Requirements ............................................................................................. 49
Deadlines ....................................................................................................................... 49
Testing results for the following skills must be submitted online with Training Meet #2
Registration – November 5, 2021: .................................................................................... 49
Testing results for the following skills must be submitted online with Jean Peters
Provincial Championships Registration – April 14, 2022: ................................................. 49
Land Skills Training Tool ................................................................................................ 50
Land Skills - Evaluator Score Sheet for Land Skills ............................................ 50
23. Appendix R – Penalty & Fine Chart ...................................................................................... 52
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1. INTRODUCTION
Welcome to the 2021-2022 artistic swimming season! And welcome to the ‘new normal’. There is no denying that
the COVID-19 pandemic put us through the ringer last season, but it also empowered our sport, our athletes, our
coaches, and our volunteers to recognize that, together, we can overcome the biggest hurdles and come out the
other side stronger, more resilient, and ready to tackle the next challenges before us.
As we return to more traditional training environments and competition schedules, we will embrace learnings
from the last year and adapt our sport delivery system to be more equitable and inclusive, to focus on
fundamental skills development, and to foster safe and welcoming spaces for all participants. The 2021-2022
Technical Package lays out this intent highlighting the provincial rules, criteria, and procedures that guide our
competitions, programs, and events for the upcoming season. As with each season, we have also tried to compile
the substantial information contained in this document in a digestible way. We hope that this serves as your
reference guide for the new season with relevant information easily accessible.
We would be remiss if we did not acknowledge the support, collaboration, and contribution of the Technical
Leaders Working Group who have been instrumental in working with our technical staff to establish program
delivery parameters that will best serve the needs of our sport and athletes. This group was created in response
to the pandemic and continues to play a key role in our development pathway.
We encourage all coaches and officials to read this Technical Package in detail. We will complete a review of key
sections during the Annual Summit to ensure coaches and officials are clear on their understanding and
interpretation of the content. As always, the Technical Package will be updated throughout the season as
appropriate.
Outstanding Information and/or Missing Details
There are NO proposed amendments to the Canada Artistic Swimming (CAS) Rulebook for 2021-2022, except that
all rules that went into effect in response to the pandemic will now be rescinded. Upon release of the CAS 2021-
2022 Rulebook, BC Artistic Swimming will update this document and finalize details related for national stream
activities as appropriate.
Areas that are awaiting decisions or more detailed information from Canada Artistic Swimming or BC Artistic
Swimming are identified throughout this document in bold red italics. Additionally, changes that have been made
since the previous version are also indicated in bold red italics. As information in these areas is available, BCAS
will update the Technical Package and distribute updated information.
Interpreting the Rules
Per the CAS Rulebook, “the purpose of each rule is to ensure that all competitors have an equal opportunity to
achieve success. In applying and interpreting the rules or when confronted by a novel situation not covered by
the rules, every effort should be made to apply this principle”.
Not all rules are outlined in this document. If a rule is not mentioned here, BCAS aligns with CAS rules.
*** BCAS rules for Provincial Stream events that differ from the CAS Rulebook can be found in Section 4. ***
We look forward to being back on deck in 2021-2022 and to seeing our athletes, coaches and clubs flourish in
the new normal!
Jennifer Keith Tanya Magee
Executive Director Sport Development Director
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2. SUMMARY OF CHANGES TO THE TECHNICAL PACKAGE
Click on the hyperlink for some rule change to go directly to the corresponding page in the Technical Package.
Return of Rules 4.3 & 4.4.1 - Qualifying Events for the 2021-2022 Season
Rationale: COVID-19 restrictions are lifting which means that PS & NS Provincial Qualifier are once again the
qualifying event for Provincial Championships.
The PS Routine Meet is now Training Meet #3 for PS athlete and includes a Compulsory Half Figure Event
Rationale: To leverage the benefits realized in creating a third training meet for PS athlete and to align with pre-
COVID TM#2 which was a compulsory half figure event.
All Training Meets to be a Hybrid Virtual/In-Person Event
Rationale: To maximize opportunities for all athletes/clubs to participate.
LTAD Requirements to Return to Pre-COVID Skills but now Online Submission only
Rationale: COVID-19 restrictions are lifting which means that all LTAD skills will return to pre-COVID standards.
BC Summer Games Information Added
Rationale: 2022 is a BCSG year and relevant information is included in the Technical Package.
Basic Skills Mandatory for CSI-Carded Athletes at TM #1 & TM #2
Rationale: To align with CSI-Pacific standards and Enhanced Excellence Funding requirements, BCAS is now
monitoring all CSI-carded athletes to track progress over time. Collecting this data will allow BCAS and its
funders to perform a gap analysis to determine the strengths and weaknesses of our HP athletes and to create
targeted skills development programs.
Reimbursement of Basic Skill Fee for CSI-Carded Athletes
Rationale: As the Basic Skills monitoring is now mandatory for CSI-carded athletes, for the 2021-22 season, BCAS
will reimburse fees through its enhanced excellence funds to support HP athlete monitoring.
Appendices Revised to a Simple 1 Page Document per Age Group
Rationale: Ease of use! A printable version of each 1-page appendices is also available on our website. If
discrepancies occur between this document and the 1-page appendices, the Technical Package version prevails.
Penalty & Fine Chart Added to Appendices
Rationale: A user-friendly and simplified access to all penalties outlined in the CAS Rulebook and BCAS Technical
Package.
Masters Age Calculation Clarified to Align with FINA
Rationale: Previous Technical Packages had conflicting information which has now been fixed to align with FINA
rules.
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Non-FINA Position Descriptions & Guiding Scales Added to Land Skills Appendix
Rationale: To better define the positions that are referred to in land skills that are not described in the FINA
manual. Like the FINA manual, these positions will occur in bold in the description of the skills.
Update to Section 4.7 – Judge Feedback for Routines
Rationale: In consultation with the BC Officials Committee, minor changes have been made to better reflect
what is actually occurring in the time frame given at each event.
Limited Competitive Feedback Events Added to Training Meet #3
Rationale: If a specific region does not host a Fun Meet, Training Meet #3 provides that same opportunity for
Limited Competitive athletes to have a simulated competition.
Training Meet #1 Cancelled
Rationale: Due to facility restrictions and in response to the discussion that took place during our Competition
Contingency Planning meeting on September 21, 2021, Training Meet 1 will be cancelled.
3. NEW DOMESTIC RULE CHANGES
*** This section will be updated as CAS informs the provinces of any changes to the 2021-2022 season. ***
Junior and Senior athletes do not need to enter a Technical routine (solo, duet and team) to be eligible to
enter the corresponding Free routine at 2022 National Competitions (Qualifier & Nationals)
Rationale: With the uncertainty regarding training time in pools across the country in 2021/2022, this gives
clubs more flexibility to adjust their programming in a way that will maximize athlete engagement, depending
on their particular circumstance.
Please note that, because of the importance of technical skills, CAS still highly recommends for clubs to select
the technical routine when only able to enter one routine, even though this will not be enforced by rule for the
2022 competition season.
Technical elements remain a national priority and could be taken into account in the 2022 national team
selection process, so those aiming to participate in the process should keep this in mind.
***As noted in an email sent out on September 24th 2021, BCAS will implement the same rule for the 2021-2022
season for all NS Provincial Events.
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4. PROVINCIAL COMPETITION PROCEDURES
COMPETITION ETIQUETTE
BC Artistic Swimming 2021-2022 Technical Package – Version 1 Page 8 of 56RECREATION STREAM
The Recreation Stream (Rec) refers to programming for athletes registered in recreation programs and includes
AquaGO! and Masters’ Rec. In accordance with the CAS definition, youth Rec athletes do not compete at any
level, meaning they do not participate in competitions in which their scores are ranked against each other for
awards. Recreation athletes may participate in Regional or Club Fun Meets, or Watershows. Fun Meets include
some judging components in a feedback format but no formal marks or ranking, thus aligning with the CAS rules.
Youth Rec athletes wishing to compete in a provincial competition must upgrade their registration status to
Limited Competitive after which they can register to compete in Limited Competitive events at the Mable Moran
Provincial Championships. Please refer to section 4.3.
Masters’ Rec athletes may compete at the Masters’ Recreation Provincial Championships. There is no qualifying
pathway for the Masters’ Recreation Provincial Championships.
LIMITED COMPETITIVE STREAM
Limited Competitive (LC) is a registration stream for youth Recreation athletes who would like to compete in a
provincial competition. The LC Provincial Championships is a provincial competition that provides a ranking of
the competing athletes in a traditional competition environment. Participating Rec athletes must upgrade their
registration status to Limited Competitive prior to registering for the LC Provincial Championships.
The LC Provincial Championship events takes place during the Mable Moran Provincial Championships. There is
no qualifying pathway for the LC Provincial Championships.
LC athletes are encouraged to also participate in Regional – Island, Interior and Lower Mainland – or Club Fun
Meets, or Watershows, or Training Meet #3.
PROVINCIAL STREAM
The Provincial Stream (PS) Provincial Qualifier (Mable Moran) is the qualifying competition of the PS Provincial
Championships (Jean Peters). Athletes wishing to attend PS Provincial Championships MUST register for and
compete in the PS Provincial Qualifier. Athletes or clubs who do not register for and compete in the PS Provincial
Qualifier will NOT be eligible to attend the PS Provincial Championships.
See Provincial Qualification Procedures, regarding the withdrawal protocol, should an athlete be unable to
participate in a competition.
NATIONAL STREAM
NATIONAL STREAM PROVINCIAL QUALIFIER
The National Stream (NS) Provincial Qualifier is the qualifying competition of the NS Provincial Championships.
Athletes wishing to attend NS Provincial Championships MUST register for and compete in the NS Provincial
Qualifier. Athletes or clubs who do not register for and compete in the NS Provincial Qualifier will NOT be
eligible to attend the NS Provincial Championships.
See Provincial Qualification Procedures, regarding the withdrawal protocol, should an athlete be unable to
participate in a competition.
BC Artistic Swimming 2021-2022 Technical Package – Version 1 Page 9 of 56NATIONAL STREAM PROVINCIAL CHAMPIONSHIPS
The NS Provincial Championships is a qualifying competition of the Canadian Artistic Swimming National
Qualifier. Any National Stream athlete or team in the 13-15, Junior, or Senior age categories wishing to attend
the National Qualifier MUST be registered in NS Provincial Championships AND meet the following conditions:
4.5.2.1. Athletes competing in the Solo and Duet events must fall within Canadian Artistic Swimming
Qualifier quotas to compete at the Canadian Artistic Swimming Qualifier. Provincial quotas are
determined by Canada Artistic Swimming and limit participation to the top ranked solos and duets.
Note: It is not a requirement of BC Artistic Swimming to fill the quotas.
4.5.2.2. The quota for team events is OPEN, however, the Chief Referee, in consultation with the High
Performance Director, will determine team selections for attendance at the National Qualifier.
4.5.2.3. Notwithstanding 4.5.2.2, an incomplete routine at NS Provincial Championships will not be
approved to attend a national or out-of-province competition.
PROVINCIAL STREAM ELIGIBILITY
An athlete registered and competing in National Stream events for the season is ineligible to compete in any
provincial stream events that season.
NS ATHLETES COMPETITING AT JEAN PETERS INVITATIONAL
4.5.4.1. ELIGIBILITY
Any BC registered National Stream athlete who does not qualify for or attend Canadian National Championships
is eligible to compete in the National Stream events at the Jean Peters Invitational.
4.5.4.2. COMPETITION RULES
The Jean Peters Invitational Technical Package outlines the competition rules. In such cases as the technical
package does not reference a rule, by default, BCAS follows the CAS Rulebook. BCAS encourages competitors to
review the entire package, in detail, with particular emphasis on time limits & figures (i.e., different endings).
4.5.4.3. REGISTRATION DEADLINE
The deadline for BC’s National Stream entries to the Jean Peters is outlined in the Jean Peters Invitational
Technical Package.
4.5.4.4. EVENT CATEGORIES
NS athletes who participate in the Jean Peters Invitational will compete in the National Stream/Invitational
events against other eligible NS athletes and out-of-province competitors.
COMPETITIVE YOUTH ATHLETES RETURNING TO LIMITED COMPETITIVE STREAM
Youth athletes who have competed in the Provincial Stream may return to the Limited Competitive Stream the
following season with the following stipulations:
• The first season they are back in the Limited Competitive Stream, they will not be included in the figure
results; however, they WILL be allowed to compete as an exhibition swimmer.
• If a returning athlete competes on a team, the team will NOT be exhibition.
• The second season back to the Limited Competitive Stream, athletes will be allowed to compete openly.
ATHLETES UNABLE TO COMPETE IN A QUALIFYING EVENT
BYES
Any request for a bye from a qualifying competition must be submitted in accordance with the Provincial
Qualification Procedures.
BC Artistic Swimming 2021-2022 Technical Package – Version 1 Page 10 of 56WITHDRAWAL DURING A COMPETITION
The Chief Referee shall be informed if there are any changes in the listed members of the routine no later than
one hour before the event. As the referee receives the scratch(es), the scratch sheet will be updated. Please
note that for various FINA sanctioned competitions (e.g., National & International events) the rule states “two
hours” prior. The figure scores for the routine shall be recalculated if there is a change.
Please refer to Appendix R for penalties and fines for failing to comply.
COACH CERTIFICATION POLICY
To be eligible to be on deck during provincial or national competitions, coaches must meet the standards
outlined in the BCAS Coach Certification Policy that aligns with CAS’s Coach Registration & Certification Policy.
BC CRIMINAL RECORD REVIEW PROGRAM
All coaches must have a valid criminal record check in accordance with the BC Artistic Swimming Screening
Program.
MUSIC
Routine music must be professionally recorded and adhere to the specifications established in the 2017-2021
FINA Manual.
Music must be uploaded to the designated BC Artistic Swimming Drobox at least two weeks prior to
competition and submitted in the following format:
• Solos & Duets: Club Name– Event – AG – Athlete Name
• Team, Combos & Highlight: Club Name– Event – AG – Coach Name
Club coaches who require access to the club’s Dropbox folder must contact the Sport Services Coordinator.
RELIGIOUS AND/OR MEDICAL ADORNMENTS
Requests for religious or medical alert adornments (only) to be worn during competitions must be addressed to
the Chief Referee in advance of the competition at ssc@bcartisticswimming.ca.
Religious or medical alert adornments (e.g., Medic Alert or Sikh Kara bracelets) may be worn under the following
conditions:
• it must be only one bracelet,
• must not be more than one-centimeter wide; and
• it must have a smooth surface with no sharp or protruding edges that could potentially injure a
swimmer.
The Chief Referee shall inspect any bracelet prior to the swimmer entering the pool to ensure the criteria are
met. All inspections will take place prior to the start of each competition/meet and the decision of the Chief
Referee will be for the duration of the competition/meet.
If the bracelet does not meet the conditions outlined above, the Chief Referee has the authority to require a
bracelet to be secured into position or covered to minimize the risk of injury, as needed.
TATTOOS
Tattoos do not need to be covered up during BC Artistic Swimming sanctioned events; however, if a tattoo is
deemed offensive by the Chief Referee, the athlete may be asked to cover it up.
BC Artistic Swimming 2021-2022 Technical Package – Version 1 Page 11 of 56AWARDS
Awards will be given for athletes/routines that place 1-6 at provincial qualifier and provincial championship
events. Medals will be given at Provincial Championships for athletes/routines placing 1-3.
PENALTIES & FINES
BC Artistic Swimming adheres to all formal processes for penalties written in the Officials Handbook, the CAS
Rulebook and BC Artistic Swimming Technical Package. All penalties and descriptions can be found in the CAS
Rulebook. Please refer to Appendix R to review all CAS penalties & fines and the differences within BC events.
PENALTY APPLICATIONS AND PROTESTS
If a penalty is applied, coaches will have 1 hour to file a protest with BC Artistic Swimming from the time the
results are distributed by email and/or the time stamped on the posted results, whichever occurs first.
Note: Canada Artistic Swimming’s time allowance to file a protest is 30 minutes. Refer to the CAS Rulebook for
more information on their penalty and protest procedures. If travelling to a competition outside of the province,
be sure to check their provincial rules.
Please note: In B.C,
• During event registration, the club registrar must submit the email address for all coaches who are to receive
event results.
• All posted results will include a time-stamp indicating the exact time that the results were posted
• Coaches will have 1 hour to lodge a protest from the time the results have be emailed and/or posted
• Procedure for lodging and consideration of a protest will follow CAS rules
LONG TERM ATHLETE DEVELOPMENT
BC Artistic Swimming is committed to aligning with provincial and national LTAD implementation standards
while ensuring compatibility with the provincial competitive structure and our varying athlete development
pathways. Please refer to Appendix Q for more information regarding the LTAD implementation.
PRE-COMPETITION INFORMATION
ORDER OF SWIM
The draw for order of swim will be distributed to the registered coaches no later than 72 hours prior to the start
of the figure event in the form of an electronic copy of the Meet Program.
INFORMATION EMAIL
The Sport Services Coordinator, in consultation with the Chief Referee, will email out information pertaining to
the competition in advance of the start of the competition. This information may include, but is not limited to,
the following:
• Facility rules (i.e., areas for gelling, footwear policy, etc.)
• Managing scratches
• Reminders of etiquette
• Figure panel location
VIDEO SUBMISSION GUIDELINES
See Appendix B of the Provincial Qualification Procedures.
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FIGURES
FIGURE RE-STARTS
Figure re-starts are not permitted at AG13-15 and above (PS & NS) – a zero will be given for any incorrect figure
performance.
Please note: In B.C, a score of zero will NOT be automatically given to athletes in AAS, Rec, Novice, 11-12,
and 10 & Under. Athletes will be allowed to redo the figure with a -2.0 penalty after the first re-start attempt
or a zero if performed incorrectly a second time.
Athletes in these age groups who intend to compete outside of BC must verify the provincial rules in effect
for the competition.
ABSENT FIGURE SWIMMER
Throughout this section, extraordinary circumstances beyond the control of the swimmer shall be considered.
See Appendix R (Penalties & Fines Chart) for more information on swimmer absences at a figure event.
5.1.2.1. MISSING A FIGURE
See Appendix R for all penalties regarding figures
FIGURE DRAW
The draw for the figure groups will be communicated one week before the figure event of the competition and
posted on the BC Artistic Swimming Website.
Note: Training Meet basic position and/or basic transition draws will occur two weeks prior to the video
submission deadline.
BC Artistic Swimming 2021-2022 Technical Package – Version 1 Page 13 of 56COMPETITIVE FIGURES – PROVINCIAL AND NATIONAL STREAMS
Intermediate
10&u PS 11-12 PS/NS 13-15 PS 13-15 NS 16-18 PS Beginner Rec
Rec
COMPULSORY FIGURES
Ballet Leg Straight Ariana Ariana Ariana 1. Head First 1. Propeller
single Ballet Leg (2.2) (2.2) (2.2) Sculling 5m 5m
(1.6) * (1.6) 2. Back Layout 2. Back Layout
Rio with 180° Rio Rio with 180° to Bent Knee to Ballet Leg
Blossom Barracuda spin (fast (3.1) spin (fast Back Layout (through Bent
(1.4) (1.9) spin) spin) 3. Back Layout Knee Back
(3.1) (3.1) to Inverted Tuck Layout)
(through tub) 3. Right Split
4. Front Layout position
4. Front
Layout to
Front Pike
Position (Front
Pike Pull
Down)
OPTIONAL GROUP 1 FIGURES
Kipnus Walkover Jupiter Jupiter Jupiter
(1.4) Back (2.8) (2.8) (2.8)
(1.9)
Walkover Oceanea with Oceanea Oceanea with
front Ballerina 360° Spin (2.1) 360° Spin
(2.1) (1.8) (slow spin) (slow spin)
(2.1) (2.1)
OPTIONAL GROUP 2 FIGURES
Back Tuck Kip Albatross Half Albatross Half Albatross Half
Somersault (1.6) Twist Twist Twist
(1.1) (2.2) (2.2) (2.2)
Swordfish
Neptunus (2.0) Swordtail Swordtail Swordtail
(1.8) (2.3) (2.3) (2.3)
OPTIONAL GROUP 3 FIGURES
Surface Swan Porpoise Spin Porpoise Porpoise Spin
Prawn (2.1) 360° (slow Continuous 360° (slow
(1.5) spin) Spin 720° spin)
Waterdrop (2.1) (2.1) (2.1)
Somersub (1.5)
(2.3) Seagull Seagull Seagull
(2.1) (2.1) (2.1)
BC Artistic Swimming 2021-2022 Technical Package – Version 1 Page 14 of 56ADAPTIVE ARTISTIC SWIMMING (AAS) FIGURES
5.1.5.1. RECREATIONAL STREAM
Disability Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Level 4 Level 5
COMPULSORY FIGURES
Tub Turn and
Back Tuck Porpoise Full
Reverse (turn Ballet Leg Single Ariana
Somersault Twist
both directions)
Bent Knee Back
Ballet Leg Single Barracuda Kip Aurora
Layout Alternate
Physical
Bent Knee Join to
Front Pike Pull Flamingo Bent
Vertical at Height Walkover Front Manta Ray
Down Knee
and Descent
Back Layout Bent Knee Back Barracuda Spin
Tower Kip Spin 360
Position Layout Alternate 180
Tub Turn and
Back Tuck Porpoise Full
Reverse (Turn Ballet Leg Single Surface Prawn
Somersault Twist
both directions)
Bent Knee Back
Ballet Leg Single Barracuda Kip Aurora
Layout Alternate
Bent Knee Join to
Cognitive Front Pike Pull Flamingo Bent
Vertical at Height Walkover Front Manta Ray
Down Knee
and Descent
Bent Knee Join
Back Layout Bent Knee Back to Vertical at Barracuda Spin
Kip Spin 360
Position Layout Alternate Height and 180
Descent
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Disability Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Level 4 Level 5
COMPULSORY FIGURES
Tub Turn and
Back Tuck P: Ariana Porpoise Full
Reverse (turn Ballet Leg Single
Physical & Somersault C: Surface Prawn Twist
both directions)
Cognitive
Bent Knee Back
Ballet Leg Single Barracuda Kip Aurora
Layout Alternate
OPTIONAL GROUP 1 FIGURES
Front Pike Pull Front Pike P: Surface Prawn Flamingo Bent Kip Split Closing
Physical & Down Somersault C: Blossom Knee 180
Cognitive Back Layout Barracuda Spin Barracuda
Split Position Kipnus
Position 180 Airborne Split
OPTIONAL GROUP 2 FIGURES
Bent Knee Join to
Front Layout
Vertical at Height Walkover Front Albatross Manta Ray
Position
Physical and Descent
Back Tuck Bent Knee Back
Tower Back Walkover Kip Spin 360
Somersault Layout Alternate
Bent Knee Join to
Front Layout
Vertical and Walkover Front Albatross Manta Ray
Position
Descent
Cognitive
Bent Knee Join to
Back Tuck Bent Knee Back
Vertical at Height Porpoise Kip Spin 360
Somersault Layout Alternate
and Descent
OPTIONAL GROUP 3 FIGURES
Physical & - - - - Knight
Cognitive - - - - Flying Fish
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JUDGE FEEDBACK FOR ROUTINES
The purpose of the feedback session is for the officials to provide feedback to the coach(es) to support the
athlete moving forward and improving their performance. It is important to note that is an evolving process
that we will continue to develop with each in-person event to get it to be the best it can be!
• Occurs immediately following each event/group of events after a brief discussion by the judge
panels.
• Only the coach listed on the routine can attend the feedback session unless they are warming up
another competitor. If the listed coach(es) is unable to attend the feedback session, one designated
club coach can attend on their behalf.
• If you were unable to receive all of the feedback in the allotted 10-minutes, reach out to the Sport
Services Coordinator who will put you in touch with the official(s).
PROTOCOL
1. Each panel will have a brief meeting to review comments prior to heading to the designated zone to
speak to coaches. Head Judge on each panel will signal the Chief Referee that they are ready for the
feedback session to begin.
2. Each panel will head to the designated feedback session area to begin the 10-minute feedback session
3. Feedback Process
a. Introductions – All parties introduce themselves
• This is where a coach can ask permission to record the feedback session.
b. Head Judge to ask coach the event number, competitor number and specific questions they may
have about the routine.
c. Head judge to facilitate the conversation – each judge to provide the best part of a routine and
an area for improvement. Judges will do their best not to repeat any comments already
mentioned and will express agreement for other comments as necessary.
d. Head judge will ask the coach if any clarification is needed.
FEEDBACK SESSION ETIQUETTE
5.2.3.1. OFFICIALS
• Listen attentively to all comments.
• Respect comments made by colleagues.
• Refrain from repeating comments.
• Head judge will ensure equitable time is allotted between all coaches present for the session.
5.2.3.2. COACHES
• Receive their feedback in the order that they arrive at each panel.
• Take turns receiving feedback as directed by the Head Judge.
• Step away while awaiting their turn to allow for privacy.
• Respect comments given by all officials.
• Ask permission to record session as desired and respect the decision of all judges.
BC Artistic Swimming 2021-2022 Technical Package – Version 1 Page 17 of 56ROUTINE TIME LIMITS
Mixed
Solo Duet Combo Team Trio Highlight
Duet
AG10&under 1:15 1:45 1:45 4:00 2.15 - -
AG11-12 1:45 2:15 2:15 4:00 2:45 - -
AG13-15 2:15 2:45 2:45 4:00 3:30 - -
AG16-20 2:30 3:00 3:00 4:00 4:00 - -
Junior Tech 2:00 2:20 2:20 2:50 - -
Junior Free 2:30 3:00 3:00 4:00 4:00 - 2:30
Senior Tech 2:00 2:20 2:20 2:50 - -
Senior Free 2:30 3:00 3:00 4:00 4:00 - 2:30
Masters Technical 1:30* 1:40* 1:40* - 1:50* 1:45* -
Masters Free 2:30* 3:00* 3:00* 4:30* 4:00* 3:30* -
Masters Rec. - - - - 4:00 - -
AS Level 1 1:30 1:45 - - 2:00 - -
AS Level 2 2:00 2:30 - - 3:00 - -
AS Level 3 2:15 2:45 - - 3:15 - -
AS Level 4 2:30 3:00 - - 3:30 - -
AS Level 5 2:45 3:15 - - 3:45 - -
Limited Competitive - - - - 2:15* - -
*Maximum time limit – no minimum time limit for Masters & Limited Competitive events
• ALL routines are +/- 15 seconds.
• Deck work must be 10 seconds or less
• Walk on must be 30 seconds or less, timed from the first athlete crossing the starting point until all
are stationary.
Note: FINA times for AG 11-12 are different than the domestic times. Coaches and clubs who expect to attend an
International Competition for 11--12’s, should plan to have their routine finish in the upper 15 second allotment,
to meet international standards.
MIXED ABILITY CATEGORY
5.2.5.1. MIXED ABILITY DUET AND/OR MIXED ABILITY TEAM EVENTS & COMPOSITION
Athletes participating in the Mixed Ability Duet and/or Mixed Ability Team events:
• will compete in their respective age and level-appropriate figure events,
• come together to swim a duet or team event in a Mixed Ability age category based on the average
age of the athletes, provided at least one member of the team is a registered Adaptive Artistic
Swimming athlete, and
• athletes are also eligible to compete in events within their chronological age category or other
categories within the limitations of CAS or provincial rules and regulations provided at least one
athlete is different than the Mixed Ability Duet and Team.
BC Artistic Swimming 2021-2022 Technical Package – Version 1 Page 18 of 565.2.5.2. NON-MIXED ABILITY CATEGORIES
A team that competes with an Adaptive Artistic Swimming athlete in non-Mixed Ability categories is not
permitted to compete in the Mixed Ability category unless a different Adaptive Artistic Swimming athlete is
included on the roster.
PROVINCIAL STREAM COMBO
All athletes wishing to compete in the PS Combo event MUST also compete in the figure event in their artistic
swimming age category. For example, a 14-year-old must compete in the 13-15 Figure event in order to be
eligible to compete in combo.
5.2.6.1. PS COMBO AGE ELIGIBILITY
The age of the athletes can span three consecutive age categories
o 10 & Under, 11-12 & 13-15
o 11-12, 13-15 & 16-20
5.2.6.2. CHAMPIONSHIP SCORE
o 50% Routine Score
o 50% Figure Score
ROUTINE COMPOSITION & AGE GROUP CALCULATION
TEAM COMPOSITION
Team Combo Highlight
Min. Max. Alternates Min. Max. Alternates Min. Max. Alternates
National
4 8 2 4 10 2 4 10 2
Stream
Provincial
4 10 2 4 10 2 N/A N/A N/A
Stream
Masters (BC
4 10 2 4 10 2 N/A N/A N/A
only)
*Limited
4 10 0 N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
Competitive
For all PS team routines, the age group that the team competes in is determined by calculating the average age of the competitors by
adding the age that the swimmer will be in 2022, dividing by the number of swimmers (not including the reserves/alternates) and
rounding to the nearest whole number. For example, if the average age of a Team is 12.833, they would swim in the 13-15 age group.
Note: An athlete that is currently 11 years old but turns 12 any time in 2022 would be considered a 12-year-old in the calculations.
* LC Teams may be composed of athletes from all three figure levels: beginner intermediate, and advanced. Athletes on a team will swim
in their own age group for figures and there will be no degree of difficulty used.
BC Artistic Swimming 2021-2022 Technical Package – Version 1 Page 19 of 56DUET & TRIO AGE COMPOSITION & CALCULATION
Duet Trio
Competitors Alternates Age Group Competitors Alternates Age Group
Calculation* Calculation*
Provincial Compete in the
Stream age category of
2 1 the oldest N/A N/A N/A
competing
athlete
Masters Average age of Average age of
2 1 3 1
(BC only) competitors competitors
* Age calculation is based on those who compete in the event (does not include the alternates who does not swim).
5.2.7.1. CALCULATING AVERAGES FOR MASTERS ROUTINE COMPOSITION
Per the FINA Masters Rules, the average age of the competitors in a routine shall be determined by adding the
ages of the actual swimmers, dividing by the number of swimmers (not including the reserves) and dropping any
resulting fraction or decimal. (For example, if the average age of a Team is 49.833, they would swim in the 35-49
age group).
5.2.7.2. EXCEPTIONS TO LC & PS TEAM COMPOSITION RULE
If a club is unable to form a team composed of four or more athletes due to extenuating circumstances, BC
Artistic Swimming may allow a team of three to enter the competition. A letter from the club clearly identifying
the rationale for the inability to form a complete team must be submitted to BC Artistic Swimming at least 48
hours prior to the respective competition’s registration deadline. Upon approval by a panel consisting of no less
than two of the following BC Artistic Swimming representatives: Chief Referee, Sport Development Director,
Executive Director or Sport Services Coordinator, a team of 3 athletes will be permitted to compete in the
respective team event. If permission is granted for a provincial qualification event, it will also extend to the
applicable provincial championship. Such permissions are only valid for the season in which they are granted
and will not carry over to future seasons.
BC SUMMER GAMES
The BC Summer Games are an amateur sporting event held every two years in the province of British Columbia.
The 2022 BC Summer Games will be held in Prince George from July 21st -24th 2022.
5.3.1.1. TRIALS
BC Summer Games trials occur at Mable Moran Championships on BC Summer Games years as a SEPARATE
figure event. Registration in that event is mandatory for any athletes wishing to be considered for the 2022 BC
Summer Games.
5.3.1.2. TRIALS CRITERIA
Figures:
1. Ariana (2.2)
2. Rio with 180° Spin (3.1)
3. Swordtail (2.3)
4. Seagull (2.1)
BC Artistic Swimming 2021-2022 Technical Package – Version 1 Page 20 of 56Routine Time limits:
• Solo 2:15 (AG 11-15) 2:30 (AG 16-17)
• Duet 2:45 (AG 11-15) 3:00 (AG 16-17)
• Team 3:30 (AG 11-17)
Note: All times +/- 15 sec; Deck work for all routines shall not exceed 10 seconds
BC SUMMER GAMES TECHNICAL PACKAGE
Please note: Artistic Swimming at the BC Summer Games follows the rules outlined in the BC Summer Games
Technical Package (link will be added when available on the BC Summer Games website). If a rule is not
mentioned, please refer to the BC Artistic Swimming Technical Package and/or CAS Rulebook.
OUT OF PROVINCE COMPETITIONS
SANCTIONING PROCEDURES
i. Coaches/clubs are required to complete and submit BC Artistic Swimming’s “Competition Sanctioning
Request Form” for permission to attend an out-of-province competition. The form can be found on our
website.
ii. All requests to participate in an out-of-province competition will be submitted to the Sport
Development Director (PS & Masters) or High Performance Director (NS) for review and approval.
iii. The routines must be competed in their entirety at an age and level-appropriate BC Artistic Swimming
sanctioned competition and within the same competitive season prior to the request being considered.
iv. Approval to participate in an out-of-province competition must be granted before the club can register
for the competition. It is strongly recommended that approval be secured prior to paying registration
fees and making travel plans, as there is no guarantee the request will be approved.
DENIED SANCTION REQUEST
i. No sanctioning will be granted to Provincial Stream athletes when the competition conflicts with BC
Artistic Swimming’s competition schedule.
ii. No sanctioning will be granted to club athletes/team athletes when a provincial team is attending the
same event
Note: a club may bid for the same competition as a provincial team as long as it is in a different age group than
the provincial team. (i.e., a request would be considered for a 13-15 team if BC Artistic Swimming is sending an
11-12 provincial team to the same competition).
INTERNATIONAL COMPETITIONS
Information regarding International Bids and bidding procedures are available on Canada Artistic Swimming’s
website. All bids must follow the CAS procedures. All clubs attending an International Competition must submit
an International Report to Canada Artistic Swimming and BC Artistic Swimming upon their return.
Please find CAS’s International Bid Policy & Procedure document.
RESOURCES
Please refer to the BC Artistic Swimming Resource page to help you find out more information about a variety of
topics. This is a useful sections for athletes, coaches, and parents or for those who just want to find out more
information.
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to ensure you have the most up-to-date version. ***
BC Artistic Swimming 2021-2022 Technical Package – Version 1 Page 21 of 56APPENDICES BC Artistic Swimming 2021-2022 Technical Package – Version 1 Page 22 of 56
6. APPENDIX A – COMPETITION STRUCTURE
Swimming
Provincial
Adaptive
National
Masters
Stream
Stream
Artistic
Limited Competitive
Recreational
Novice
Comp.
Comp.
Senior
Junior
11-12
13-15
16-20
13-15
10&u
Rec.
Rec.
Competitions
Training Meet #1 ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓
Training Meet #2 ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓
Training Meet # 3 ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓
Regional Fun Meet- Interior,
✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓
Island or Lower mainland
Provincial Qualifiers* ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓
Provincial Championships** ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓
BC Summer Games ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓
Canada Summer Games ✓ ✓ ✓
Canadian Artistic Swimming
✓ ✓ ✓
Qualifier ^
Canadian Artistic Swimming
✓ ✓ ✓ ✓
Championships ^^
Canadian Artistic Swimming
✓
Masters Championships
* National Stream: NS Provincial Qualifier ^ Provided it aligns with Provincial Quotas for Solos and
Provincial Stream: Mable Moran Championships Duets
Masters: NS Provincial Qualifier
^^ Based on National Qualifier results and quotas.
** National Stream: NS Provincial Championships
Provincial Stream: Jean Peters Provincial Championships
Masters Competitive & Recreation: Mable Moran Championships
Limited Competitive: Mable Moran Championships
Adaptive Artistic Swimming: Mable Moran Championships
BC Artistic Swimming 2021-2022 Technical Package – Version 1 Page 23 of 567. APPENDIX B – LIMITED COMPETITIVE & RECREATION
BC Artistic Swimming 2021-2022 Technical Package – Version 1 Page 24 of 568. APPENDIX C – NOVICE
BC Artistic Swimming 2021-2022 Technical Package – Version 1 Page 25 of 569. APPENDIX D – 10 & UNDER PROVINCIAL STREAM
BC Artistic Swimming 2021-2022 Technical Package – Version 1 Page 26 of 5610. APPENDIX E – 11-12 PROVINCIAL STREAM
BC Artistic Swimming 2021-2022 Technical Package – Version 1 Page 27 of 5611. APPENDIX F – 13-15 PROVINCIAL STREAM
.
BC Artistic Swimming 2021-2022 Technical Package – Version 1 Page 28 of 5612. APPENDIX G – 16-20 PROVINCIAL STREAM
BC Artistic Swimming 2021-2022 Technical Package – Version 1 Page 29 of 5613. APPENDIX H – 13-15 NATIONAL STREAM
This age division is subject to the rules and regulations stipulated in the CAS Rulebook
BC Artistic Swimming 2021-2022 Technical Package – Version 1 Page 30 of 5614. APPENDIX I – JUNIOR NATIONAL STREAM
This age division is subject to the rules and regulations stipulated in the CAS Rulebook.
BC Artistic Swimming 2021-2022 Technical Package – Version 1 Page 31 of 5615. APPENDIX J – SENIOR NATIONAL STREAM
This age division is subject to the rules and regulations stipulated in the CAS Rulebook
BC Artistic Swimming 2021-2022 Technical Package – Version 1 Page 32 of 5616. APPENDIX K – ADAPTIVE ARTISTIC SWIMMING RECREATION
BC Artistic Swimming is following Canada Artistic Swimming’s Athletes with Disability program outlined in the
CAS Rulebook. Five levels of competition will be provided for the Solo, Duet and Team categories. Coaches are
responsible for determining the level of their athletes.
BC Artistic Swimming 2021-2022 Technical Package – Version 1 Page 33 of 5617. APPENDIX L – ADAPTIVE ARTISTIC SWIMMING COMPETITIVE
BC Artistic Swimming is following Canada Artistic Swimming’s Athletes with Disability program outlined
in the CAS Rulebook. Five levels of competition will be provided for the Solo, Duet and Team categories.
Coaches are responsible for determining the level of their athletes.
BC Artistic Swimming 2021-2022 Technical Package – Version 1 Page 34 of 5618. APPENDIX M – MASTERS RECREATION
BC Artistic Swimming 2021-2022 Technical Package – Version 1 Page 35 of 5619. APPENDIX N – MASTERS COMPETITIVE
BC Artistic Swimming 2021-2022 Technical Package – Version 1 Page 36 of 5620. APPENDIX O – BASIC SKILLS
This is a mandatory event at Training Meet #1 and Training Meet #2 for all CSI-Carded Athletes and part of LTAD
testing (see Appendix Q).
Body Boost
Each athlete will perform (3) consecutive head up body boosts facing the panel of judges - no arms, followed
immediately by (3) consecutive body boosts with double arms above the head.
Eggbeater
Each athlete will perform the following sequence two times: one time facing front, one time facing sideways
(right side towards the judges)
Approximately 0:20 seconds of eggbeater consisting of:
o 0:05 seconds eggbeater with arms on the surface and
o 0:05 seconds eggbeater with two arms up.
Vertical Position
Each athlete will perform a maximum height vertical double leg position holding for 0:10 seconds. (The 2017-
2021 FINA Artistic Swimming Manual for Judges, Coaches and Referees will be used AS the height standard
reference).
Ariana Rotation
Each athlete will perform an Ariana Rotation, starting in Split Position and ending in Split Position of the
opposite leg
BC Artistic Swimming 2021-2022 Technical Package – Version 1 Page 37 of 5621. APPENDIX P – LAND EVENT DESCRIPTIONS
All land events will be submitted by video and judged by virtual means. Although these positions and transitions are not specifically described in the FINA
Manual, all land skills that mimic a FINA position or transition will be judged using the FINA manual (e.g., Split Position in land skills will be judged using the
Split Position described in the FINA manual)
IMPORTANT NOTES
1. Diagrams are a guide only. If there is discrepancy between a diagram and a written description, the written version shall prevail.
2. Unless otherwise specified, arm/hand positions and actions are optional.
3. When "rapid" or "rapidly" is used in a description, it shall apply specifically to the tempo of the transition in which it is included, and not to the
entire skill.
4. The head always follows the alignment of the spine.
5. Maximal height is desirable for jumping actions. Height is evaluated based on the distance between the ground and the lowest body parts.
6. Land skills are executed in a stationary position (no movement side to side or front to back).
7. In Vertical positions, judges are looking for alignment of ear, shoulder joint, hip joint and ankle bone
8. In a Split position, judges are looking for vertical alignment of head, shoulder and hip joints; and horizontal alignment of hip and shoulder joints with
the two horizontal lines ‘square’ and parallel to one another.
9. For timed positions or number of repetitions, any deviation from the required amount will be recognized in the execution score.
10. Where possible, toes must be pointed, ankle must be extended, and the legs, trunk and neck are fully extended.
DRYLAND COMPETITIONS
1. Training Meeting #1
A. Flexibility: Draw between group 1 or group 2 only
B. Strength: Draw between group 1 or group 2 only
2. Training Meet #2
A. Flexibility: Draw between group 1, group 2 or group 3
B. Strength: Draw between group 1, group 2 or group 3
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