Winter North & Interior Divisionals

Winter North & Interior Divisionals (NID)

Meet Fee: $800.00

Fundraiser will be organized to held contribute towards meet fees.

1. Who: NID Qualifying Athletes
2. Where: Penticton, BC
3. When: February 5-7, 2027
4. Type: Out-of-Territory & Team Travel
5. Attending Coach: Amberly Doucette
6. Reminders:
   • Sports Fare Application is submitted after registration deadline. Add ALL travelers’ legal names (first and last) when declaring
   • TAP Lotteries Application is submitted on behalf of families. Funds will be distributed back to eligible families by WGB by either direct deposit, e-transfer, or cheque by mail

North & Interior Divisionals (NID) is a team travel event for athletes 12 and over, who have obtained at least 1 NID qualifying standard. Athletes under 12 with qualifying standards must attend on a "On-Your-Own" basis with prior communication and coordination with the traveling coach. A meet fee of $275.00 will apply.

For Team Travel, the Meet Fee contributes towards ground transportation, accommodation, groceries, coach and chaperone costs, as well as entry fees.

• Qualification Requirement: During the Qualifying period, athletes must have attained at least one (1) North & Interior Divisional Time
• Non-Qualified Events: Swimmers with one to six qualifying times (QT) may enter a maximum of six individual events.
• Swimmers who have achieved Provincial Championship standards may not be entered in events for which they are provincially qualified

Meet Package and additional information will be attached to the event file once published.

Team Travel information

Team travel is an exciting and valuable experience for our athletes, helping them grow in independence, responsibility, and team bonding. To ensure the safety, organization, and success of each trip, please carefully review the following expectations and procedures.

Age Eligibility & Parent Travel

Team travel is restricted to athletes aged 12 and older. Athletes under 12 years of age must travel with and stay with a parent or legal guardian.

In the event of an athlete under 12: WGB will coordinate with families of under-12 athletes to ensure parents stay in the same hotel and are included in team meals and activities. A meet fee of $275.00 will apply.

For athletes aged 12 and older, this is an athlete-only travel experience. Parents are not permitted to stay in team accommodations or travel with the team.

Flights & Air Travel

Parents/guardians are responsible for booking their athlete’s flights. To help coordinate group travel and ensure the team arrives and departs together as smoothly as possible, specific flight details (airports and recommended times) will be announced by WGB prior to booking. 

Hotels & Accommodations

WGB will book all athlete hotel accommodations on behalf of the team. Room assignments will be organized based on the athletes attending and supervised by traveling staff. Athletes are required to stay in team-arranged accommodations unless otherwise approved in advance by the traveling coach.

Meals & Nutrition

All athlete meals and snacks will be purchased and coordinated on behalf of the team. A designated chaperone will manage grocery shopping and the planning and coordination of meals and snacks to ensure athletes are properly fueled throughout the trip.

Ground Transportation

Ground transportation during the trip will be fully coordinated by the traveling coach(es) and chaperone, including transportation between the airport, hotel, training/competition venues, and team activities.

Parents as Spectators

Parents are welcome and encouraged to attend competitions as spectators; however, they must arrange their own accommodations. Athletes are not permitted to leave team housing, meals, or activities to visit with parents unless there is clear communication and advance approval from the traveling coach.

Team Travel Consent Form

A Team Travel Consent Form must be completed and submitted to the chaperone or traveling coach prior to departure. Athletes who do not have a completed form on file will not be permitted to travel.

Code of Conduct

All athletes are subject to the WGB Code of Conduct at all times during team travel. This includes a strict zero-tolerance policy for drugs, alcohol, and vaping. Any violation of the Code of Conduct may result in immediate disciplinary action, including removal from the trip at the family’s expense.