The draw by number for the above-mentioned event was held on October 29, 2011, at the Majors’ Room”, Hershey Centre, Mississauga, Canada in the presence of Mr. David Dore, ISU Vice-President Figure Skating, Mr. Peter Krick, Chair Sports Directorate and Mrs. Debbie MacMurdo, Board Director Skate Canada. The Draw was open for Teams and was announced with a special Bulletin at the ISU Grand Prix event Skate Canada International 2011.