Rally Day 2023
What is Rally Day?
Rally Day occurs every three years in Alberta, and events are held across Alberta as well as the Northwest Territories and Yukon. The Rally Day for Calgary Area will have 2000 participants from all branches of Guiding as well as hundreds of amazing Guiders, girls 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.
4 Seasons
This year's theme is "4 Seasons". We are looking forward to learning about being outside in and around Calgary all year long. Our exhibitors include Highfield Farm, Calgary Search and Rescue, Frisbee Rob, The National Parks Outreach Team, Sports Hall of Fame and more! Besides our third-party exhibitors we will have crafts, knot typing, archives displays, photo booth, games, mini golf and more.
A full Guider information package including a list of all exhibitors, schedule, map and SG forms will be sent out to all registered units mid-April.
Registration
Registration is now open, and you can register by completing the Rally Day 2023 registration form.
Registration deadline is April 13, 2023. Any changes to registration numbers must be emailed to any-calgarydac1@girlguides.ca. Changes to numbers will not be accepted after April 13.
Admission is $15 for youth. Adult Members and Female Volunteers for ratio are no charge. Adult Members and Female Volunteer over ratio are $15/person.
This is a green level event. Safe Guide ratio for Sparks and Embers is 1:8, and for Guides, Pathfinders and Rangers 1:15.
If your unit requires a male volunteer, you must get prior approval by emailing any-calgarydac1@girlguides.ca.
Admission wristbands will be distributed to DCs or another District contact between April 17-30th. It will be your responsibility to pick up your wristbands from them.
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. If you have questions please contact Sarah at any-calgarydac1@girlguides.ca.
Rally Day Volunteers Needed
Volunteers are needed for:
- Set up
- Check In
- Stations
- First Aid
- Photographers
We are also looking for Pathfinder or Ranger units to volunteer. Volunteer for half the day and enjoy the event for the other half at no cost!
If you are able to help, please complete the Rally Day 2023 Volunteer registration form.
Calendar of Events
Tips for Using the Calendar
- When you click on an event, you will see a detailed description and the link to register (if applicable).
- While viewing the detailed description, you can click to add the event to your personal google or outlook calendar.
- Some dates have multiple events and can be tricky to view in calendar format. If you view the calendar in "Agenda" format then you will see all the events in a list instead of in a calendar. The "Agenda" button is in the upper right of the calendar.
Registering for Events
- Registration is necessary to participate in all Calgary Area events.
- Registration is done online only using the links contained in the calendar.
- Some events have start and end dates for registration. If you see a message saying that the registration form is disabled then it probably means that you are trying to register before or after the acceptable registration period.
- The office will no longer accept registrations by telephone or email.
Calendar Legend
- Adult Events are in red: These are events geared towards adult Guiders, which include trainings, the Area Dinner, and more.
- Girl Events are in blue: These are events geared towards Girls of all branches, and include Nite Trek, Heritage Nights, and more.
- Area events are in yellow: These are administrative dates, including ENews deadlines, Area Council meetings, Guide Centre closures, and more.