Frequently Asked Questions
How many people match?
We match an average of 71% of our participants.
Why should I try it?
The beauty of Calgary Speed Dating is that you get the opportunity to meet an average of 12 singles in one evening and see immediately if any sparks fly. How long has it been since you met that many eligible people of the opposite sex in one night? Well, now's your chance.
Who is it for?
Calgary Speed Dating is for single people over 18 looking to find that 'someone special'. There are no ethnic or religious barriers.
Everyone my age is too old for me. Why can't I join a younger age group?
Hmmm, there's something I only hear at least once a day, seven days a week. The good news is that everyone else in the room also feels young, "everyone" tells them they look young (what, have you ever met anyone who would say to you, "Wow.... Do you ever look your age or you could even be a couple of years older?) and feels entitled to be in a younger group. The truth is that in my years of doing this, I could truly count on two hands the number of people who really could go into a younger group and not stick out like everyone's older brother/sister or even everyone's mom or dad. People have every opportunity to go into an older age group (and sometimes they do) if they are looking for someone who is older.
What if there aren't enough participants?
In the unlikely event that there aren't enough of one gender, we will cancel the event and either refund or credit your money - your choice. Our events average 12 of each gender but if we were to have at least 9 of each, we would still go ahead. (We consider that meeting 9 of the opposite sex in one evening is still a good number of people to meet.) Often there are more than 12 of each. If there are more than 12, depending upon the number, you will speed date with at least 12.
Does it cost anything to register or receive my matches?
The total cost per event is $50.00 plus GST, which includes beverages. There will also be snacks at the break. There are no hidden charges. You do not pay extra to receive your matches.
You get the opportunity to meet an average of 12 people of the opposite sex.
Do you do any screening?
Unfortunately, people ask us to screen for almost everything from profession, body type, race, religion to parenthood, etc. If we were to screen for everyone's likes/dislikes, we'd never be able to put on an event! Consequently, we let you do your own screening. After all, ultimately, it is you who has decide who's right for you. No one else can do it for you.
How many times can I attend Calgary Speed Dating events?
No matter how you are meeting people, finding that special someone is a numbers game. There's no getting around it. You can attend as many events as you like.
Will I meet the same people again at another event?
We take great care not to introduce you to anyone you've met before. What would be the point of that?
How many matches are usually made?
We match an average of 71% of the people who attend. Lots of matches are made at each event. Some people make multiple matches, some make one match and some people don't make any.
What if I don't match with anyone?
Sometimes, people don't make matches. We find that when we contact people with the disappointing news, they tend to get down on themselves or the other participants. But the truth of the matter is that you can't connect with everyone and maybe the night just wasn't right. For example, I had one fellow who came and didn't make any connections. When I called him, I could sense his disappointment. I talked him into trying again because I truly want people to enjoy the experience and connect with someone. Reluctantly, he did come again and the next time he made three matches!