Blue Bears Invitational: Registration Deadline December 14

November 10, 2026

Introducing the Blue Bears Invitational Swim Meet!

  • Registration Deadline: December 14, 2026
  • Meet Fee: $275 per swimmer.
  • Where: Kinsmen Sports Centre, Edmonton, AB
  • When: January 22 – 24, 2027
  • Who: Any athlete who meets the qualifying times for their events (below)
  • Coach: Gina Anderson

Meet Format:

  • All events are timed finals, so swimmers race each event once. Depending on your swimmer’s schedule, there’s time to explore Edmonton between sessions or after the meet.
  • Friday PM is the 800 Free, 1500 Free and 400 Free for the 11&over age group,
  • Saturday and Sunday sessions are in the morning; no afternoon sessions
  • The 200 Breast, 200 Fly and 400 IM will for be for 12&under, 13-14, 15&over
  • All other events will be by age group:10&under, 11yo, 12yo, 13yo, 14yo, 15&over

More about Meet Fees: The WGB meet fee covers athlete entry fees and sending a coach, based on 12 swimmers attending. WGB may still attend with fewer swimmers, and we’ll let families know before invoicing if the fee needs to increase slightly.

Reminders:

  1. Sports Fare Application is submitted after registration deadline. Add ALL travelers’ legal names (first and last) when declaring.
  2. 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.

Head over to the event page to declare!

WGB Team