Apply for the Canada Westie Passport
Apply to join the Canada Westie Passport and start earning recognition for dancing, traveling, and connecting with events across Canada.
One application. One season. Coast to coast.
Who Can Apply
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Open to West Coast Swing Dancers
Welcoming West Coast Swing dancers attending participating Canadian events, whether you dance socially, compete, volunteer, or simply love being part of the community.
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All Levels Welcome
Open to dancers of all experience levels — from first-time event attendees to seasoned competitors — with no minimum skill level or competitive requirements.
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Simple & Privacy-First
Available to dancers from any Canadian province. No home address required — you’ll only declare your province to support a fair, national participation model.
If you already know the program, you can apply in under two minutes.
Ready to get started?
How the Passport Works
The program is designed on attendance and objective bonuses.
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Declare Your Home Province
You’ll declare your home province once. That determines your home cluster for the season.
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Attend Participating Events
Earn points simply by attending participating Canada Westie Passport events.
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Earn More for Cross-Canada Travel
Attending events outside your home cluster earns more points and supports national connection.
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Points Become Prize Entries
Each point equals one national prize draw entry once you meet the minimum qualification.
Points, Bonuses & Prizes
How to Earn Points
In-cluster event: 1 point
Out-of-cluster event: 3 points
Bonus Opportunities
Cross-cluster bonus: +5 points
Attend at least one event in each national cluster (East + West).
Volunteer bonus: +2 points
Unpaid assistance confirmed by an event director.
Multi-event bonus: +3 points
Attend any three Canada Westie Passport events in the season.
Qualification & Prize Draw
Minimum qualification: 6 total points
Each point = 1 national prize draw entry
Prizes are announced annually and may include event passes, travel support, merchandise, and special recognition.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need to compete to participate?
No. Competition is not required. Social dancers, workshop-only attendees, volunteers, and competitors are all welcome to take part in the Canada Westie Passport.
How is attendance verified?
Attendance is confirmed by participating event directors. You do not need to submit proof, receipts, or check in separately — verification happens behind the scenes.
Do I apply more than once?
Apply once per season. Your participation and points accumulate across all participating events during that season. A new season starts fresh with a new application.
How does volunteer participation work?
Unpaid volunteer assistance may qualify for bonus points when confirmed by the event director. Volunteers receiving payment, travel reimbursement, or free registration are not eligible for the volunteer bonus.
Do you have any more questions?
Is there something specific you can’t find answers to? We would love to have a conversation with you.