Arts in Motion - Event Details

Hosted by the Calgary Stampede Showband

Nutrien Western Event Centre at Stampede Park - 1800 Stampede Trail SE, Calgary, AB T2G 5A2

Doors open 12:00PM | Event starts 1:00PM

Please note that parking is $18 for the day

Event Notes

Performers should arrive at GMC Stadium anytime after 11:00AM || Encorps Explorers, Dynamic All-Stars and Jump Start should arrive at Nutrien Western Event Centre

Percussion Equipment will be unloaded into GMC Stadium North Loading Doors. Trucks/Trailers may back into this area for easy unload.

Guard and Winter Wind floors, equipment and props will be unloaded into Nutrien via Door 7

All equipment should be dropped off by 12:00 noon

Sound Check

Please have one or two representatives join our sound team at the main sound booth in performance space at 11:30am for a sound check/volume setting of performance music.

Safety

Anyone ‘backstage’ in the Nutrien Western Event Centre or in GMC Stadium MUST be either a performing members, staff with wristband or support personal with a wristband.

This is for everyone's safety. NO EXCEPTIONS

Performing groups should move through the event site AS A GROUP. It will be extremely busy backstage, and will greatly help event volunteers if groups remain together at all times.

NEW in 2026:

Cheer Poster Drop Off:

Drop off your creations for AMAA Championships at the performer check-in table in GMC Stadium or at the admission tables in Nutrien

Timing Line & Announcement 2:

The unit will wait at the timing line until the timing judge indicates they can pass it. Once they pass this line their interval time will begin.

A staff member will need to remain with the timing judge to confirm when the unit is ready to perform, at which point announcement 2 will be queued, followed by audio track (guards & winds).

Overnight Equipment:

Groups are permitted to leave their equipment overnight on Stampede Park. Equipment is left at group’s own risk.
Guard Equipment, Props & Floors: Can be stored in the stalls along the On-Deck area
Percussion Equipment: Following their Saturday performance, groups should plan to push equipment directly back to GMC Stadium.
Please store all items in a neat and orderly fashion.

NEW! Quick Changes:

Can occur in the washrooms in the Nutrien Show Office. Members can pre-set their items here ahead of their performances.

Once changed, performers may re-enter the performance space FROM THE EXIT - DO NOT go back to the performers entrance, simply retrace the path back to the performance space and re-enter when the 2nd group interval time begins. See map for details.

NO Retreat:

Groups may depart once they have packed, post-performance.
Following the final performance of the day, registered groups are welcome to join the Pizza Party Social in Altalink Hall! Activities should be wrapped up by 8:00pm

Watch as many shows as possible!

Performers and those with wristbands are permitted into spectator seats, free of charge.

Warm Up

Note: IT IS CRITICAL THAT GROUPS DO NOT ENTER THE WARM UP SPACE PRIOR TO THEIR DESIGNATED TIME and that GROUPS EXIT AT THEIR DESIGNATED TIME. This is in the interest of everyone's safety by reducing the chaos in the space. GROUPS THAT VIOLATE THIS MAY BE DISQUALIFIED AND/OR HAVE PRIVILEGES REVOKED AT FUTURE EVENTS.

Dedicated AMAA Logistics staff will monitor performance space and warm-ups to ensure smooth flow between spaces. Please keep eyes up for queues from these folks.

Guard: schedule allows for ~3x their class interval time as warm up in Altalink.

Winds: schedule allows for a 60 minute warm up in GMC, with 5 minutes to re-warm in Altalink

Percussion: schedule allows for lengthy warm ups in GMC. Please self-monitor and move to Nutrien when appropriate for your group.

GMC to Nutrien: Be sure to check with the door volunteers before moving to Nutrien for current timing of the show.

Site Maps

**Recommended parking:**
**Lot 5**
**Parking is $18 for the day**

Bus and Truck Parking: Available in Lot 5 after equipment drop-off

Wayfinding from Lot 5

Site Notes:

We are utilizing spaces that are usually used for agriculture purposes. Although the arena is clear of dirt this year (yay!), these are still very dusty spaces. Please have your staff and members plan accordingly.

Timing Line & Floors

On Deck: will be behind the black curtain in the performance space. Please ensure performers remain SILENT in this area

Guards: are to follow the vertical timing line.

Winds & Percussion: are to follow the horizontal timing line.

Please ensure that your floor is ready to unfold accordingly.

Schedules

Note: Schedule is subject to changes. AMAA website links are the one true source for information.

Performers with Multiple Groups

It’s very exciting that our community offers multiple opportunities for members to perform! Although AMAA has tried to separate groups with shared members in the performance order, we know that it will be a rush for those members.

NEW Quick Changes can occur in the washrooms in the Nutrien Show Office. Members can pre-set their items here ahead of their performances.
Once changed, performers may re-enter the performance space FROM THE EXIT - DO NOT go back to the performers entrance, simply retrace the path back to the performance space and re-enter when the 2nd group interval time begins. See map for details

Groups should NOT cross the timing line until all members are in the performance gym
MC script has lots of content to share - be sure to take a breath and get into the zone

Any day-of concerns can be shared with the AMAA Logistical Liaisons Bonnie or Grace upon arrival on-site.

Sound & Script

Performance Music needs to be uploaded via CompetitionSuite

Script Spiels can be updated with the Mid-Season Change Form

Updates to music and spiels no later than Friday, February 20

Code of Conduct

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Code of Conduct

A reminder that this event could not be possible without our fantastic volunteers! Please ensure all performers, staff and chaperones are respectful and listen to the directions provided by our volunteers. They are here to ensure everyone's safety in the venue and that the show runs smoothly.

GROUPS THAT ARE IN VIOLATION OF THE CODE OF CONDUCT WILL BE DISQUALIFIED FROM THE EVENT.

Adjudicator Tapes, Scores & Messages

Approved Adjudicator tapes will be available to your groups directly following the completion of their division/class through CompetitionSuite and the CompetitionSuite App. For any technical assistance, please refer to these resources:

CompetitionSuite Knowledge Base - Commentary

CompetitionSuite Knowledge Base - Staff Management.

Scores will be available to view on CompetitionSuite following the last performance.

Arts in Motion - Scores

Messages throughout the event will also be sent via BAND App.

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