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Rally Day 2019
Guider Information
Event Date: Saturday, May 11
Location: Big Four Building, Stampede Park, 1801 Big Four Trail SE, Calgary
Time: 10:00 am to 3:00 pm (Caravan Breakfast from 9:30 to 11:00 am)
About Rally Day 2019
Rally Day occurs every three years in Alberta, and events are held across Alberta as well as the
NWT and Yukon. The Rally Day for Calgary Area will have 2000 participants from all branches of
Guiding as well as 100 amazing Guider, girl and Friends of Guiding volunteers. The format for
Rally Day is free-flow. You have many choices for activities, and you might wish to participate for
the entire day or for just part of the day. We strongly encourage everyone to be on-site for the
noon stage show. Have fun!
Updated: April 10, 2019
Calgary Area Rally Day 2019
Getting There
The best way to get to Stampede Park is by the C-Train. Victoria Park station is the closest stop
to the Big Four Building. Units are encouraged to meet at a train station in their part of the city
and travel together to the Stampede Grounds. Travel by C-Train is a green level activity, but you
should have an SG.4 for the trip.
Parking at the Stampede is $15. Drop-off location for buses is in front of the Big Four Building.
Stampede parking staff will direct buses into and out of the loop. No bus parking is available;
Stampede Park is fully booked that day.
Check-in
Check-in booths will be located outside the front entrance. Units check in on arrival and check
out when leaving.
Important Notes:
Attendee Lists: Bring two printed lists of girls and adults in your group who are
attending that day. Include the cell phone number of one Guider who is on site with the
group. Hand in one list at check-in and keep the other list.
Group Check-in: Check your entire group in together. The check-in volunteers cannot
handle late stragglers from your group. Nor can they call or locate Guiders.
Meeting Location: Meet girls and parents away from the main entrance. Instead
arrange to meet at another location and arrive together as a group.
No Parent Access: Parents/guardians are not permitted to enter the building to find
their daughter or a Guider. They must phone the Guider and arrange for her to meet
them outside.
Bracelets: Every participant must show their bracelet for admittance and wear the
bracelet the entire day. No one is permitted to enter without a bracelet. Write the
attendee name and Guider phone number on the bracelet (refer to the instructions you
received with the bracelets). No bracelets are available to purchase at the door.
Caravan Breakfast: If you are attending the Caravan Breakfast, go to the check-in first.
You will then proceed through the building to access the breakfast.
Girls Without an Image Release (IR.1): Many photos will be taken throughout the day
by other participants and the media. Make sure that you know which participants do
not have an image release in your group. A lanyard will be available at check-in for girls
who do not have an IR.1. However, inform your parents that in a large gathering such as
this one, photos may be taken of girls whether or not they are wearing a lanyard.
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Kit List
All participants should wear their uniform/Guiding gear. Bring the following in a small backpack:
Refillable water bottle
Lunch that is peanut-free (No microwaves or fridges are available.)
Sit-upon (For sit-upon ideas, see https://guidezone.e-guiding.com/situpons.htm).
Camp hat traders (A station is available to take one, leave one. Many ideas for camp hat
swaps are available online, such as Pinterest Girl Guide Swaps.)
Important Notes:
Keep it light! All participants will be expected to carry their belongings from station to
station. There will not be a storage location or drop zone for your unit’s gear.
Everyone will eat lunch and watch the stage show at the same time.
No chairs are available for lunch. Bring your sit-upon for the concrete floor.
There are no places to purchase food, but a water station will be available for refills.
Guiders must carry health forms for all the girls in their unit.
The Rally Day SG.4 is available on the Rally Day page of the website.
Services
First Aid: First Aid is available near the stage.
Water Refill: Bring your water bottle here to fill up with fresh water.
Lost & Found: If a child or articles are lost or found, bring them to this station.
Info: If you have questions, information booths are near the entrances on the upper and
lower levels of the building.
Swag: Girls will receive a crest and little gift. The swag will be packaged for your unit and
includes enough for every girl in the unit, not just the girls attending Rally Day. Ensure
that one Guider per unit picks up the package for your unit any time during the day.
Guiders will receive their swag from their district commissioner.
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Schedule
The event is free-flow, so you do not need to follow a schedule for the activities. However, here
are some important times to keep in mind when planning your day.
Time Activity Location
9:15 am Check-in booths open Outside Big Four Building
9:30 to 11:00 am Caravan Breakfast Parking Lot
10:00 am Activities start Big Four Building
10:00 am Drumming (yellow bracelets) Lower Level
10:15 to 10:45 am Cheer with Calgary STARS Cheer Team Upper Level (Stage)
11:00 am Drumming (blue bracelets) Lower Level
11:15 to 11:45 am Cheer with U of C Dinos Cheer Team Upper Level (Stage)
11:45 am to 1:00 pm Activity stations close
12:00 to 1:00 pm Lunch: All participants sit in front of the stage, Upper Level (Stage)
eat lunch, and watch entertainment.
1:00 pm Drumming (red bracelets) Lower Level
1:15 to 1:45 pm Line Dancing Upper Level (Stage)
1:45 pm Drumming (green bracelets) Lower Level
2:15 to 2:45 pm Line Dancing Upper Level (Stage)
2:30 pm Drumming (pink bracelets) Lower Level
3:00 pm Event ends
Drumming Note: Units/groups must go downstairs and line up for drumming. Arrive no earlier
than 15 minutes before your drumming time.
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Activities
You are free to choose which activities you do and when you do them. The only
exception is drumming. If an activity is crowded or full, then you can wait in line or go do
something else and try again later.
We recommend you divide your unit into smaller groups and have each group explore
the rally separately. This will make it easier to move from station to station and lessen
issues with crowding and space.
Most activities are free-flow—arrive and depart from the activity whenever you like.
A few activities have mini-presentations that last 15 to 20 minutes and repeat
continuously throughout the day. Girls will only be admitted at the start of the
presentation. As a courtesy to the facilitator and other attendees, everyone is expected
to stay for the entire presentation.
Activity stations will close from 11:45 am to 1:00 pm so everyone can gather for the
stage show.
Activity Description Location
Ambulance Visit with an EMT and explore a working ambulance. Upper Level
Archives See some amazing old Guiding uniforms—can you match them Upper Level
together? You will also make a wool doll with the Archives team.
Astrodome Immerse yourself amongst the stars inside an inflatable Upper Level
planetarium. The star show lasts for 7 minutes and runs every 15
minutes.
Camp Hat Trading Make one to take one at the Camp Hat Trader station. Lower Level
Caravan Breakfast Enjoy a pancake breakfast with beef sausage and juice. The Parking Lot
breakfast is available for the first 1000 attendees from 9:30 to
11:00 am.
Cheer Squad Learn new cheers or a mini cheer routine during these morning Upper Level
sessions (10:15 and 11:15 am).
Chill ‘n Chat Sit down and rest yourself for a while. Lower Level
Come Play in the Try fun activities, such as giant Jenga, skipping, giant Twister, Lower Level
Backyard hula hoops, and hopscotch.
Craft Make a fun craft for Mother’s Day or for another special Upper Level
someone you love.
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Activity Description Location
Drumming Join with 300 others for a drumming session. Note: Only those Lower Level
with the proper bracelet colour will be admitted for each
drumming time.
Everything She Decorate our giant poster and tell us what you want to be when Upper Level
Wants to Be you’re older or what your goals are for the future.
Face Painting Get your hand, arm, or face decorated. Upper Level
Famous Five Learn about Alberta’s history with Heritage Park. Upper Level
Fire Truck Check out all the equipment on a fire truck. Parking Lot
Firefighter Meet firefighter Stacy and learn about her job. Upper Level
Line Dancing Follow along with the Rangers as they lead some line dancing in Upper Level
this afternoon session (1:15 and again at 2:15 pm).
Meals on Wheels Decorate some cards for Meals on Wheels clients (our service Upper Level
project for the day).
Photo Booth Take some wild and crazy photos with your Guiding friends. Upper Level
Police Car Chat with Officer Binet and the other female police officers. Upper Level
They’re bringing their police car!
Rocks and Rings Try out some curling. Upper Level
Self Defense Participate in a self-defense class. Upper Level
Stage Show At lunchtime, view on-stage entertainment and sing along with Upper Level
our campfire leader and Otter B..
Trout Unlimited Learn about water with Trout Unlimited. Upper Level
U of C STEM Try various STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) Upper Level
activities with the University of Calgary.
Wheel of Recycling How well do you know your recyclables, compost, and garbage? Upper Level
Spin and sort at this interactive station.
Wildlife & Nature Learn about wildlife and nature with the City of Calgary. Upper Level
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