City Council: June 29, 2015 The Northern Story

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1 PRINCE GEORGE ~ ~ A ~.... City Council: June 29, 2015 The Northern Story. ; CHOOSE YOUR PATH LEAVE YOUR TRACKS JOURNEY WITH US CHOISISSEZ VOTRE VOIE LAISSEZ VOTRE MARQUE EMBARQUEZ DANS L'AVENTURE

2 2015 Games Vision Together, we ll write a northern story of spirit and passion inspiring unique and magical experiences for all Canadians. CANADA - GAMES- ~

3 Games Mission To design and create the best Canada Games experience that our region, people and resources can deliver leaving lasting memories and sustainable legacies for our sport and broader communities. CANADA - GAMES- ~

4 Seven Pillars of the 2015 Games 1. Exceptional Athlete Experience 2. Private Sector Funding Success 3. Quality Delivery of the Games 4. Excellent Community & Regional Engagement 5. Raising the Bar on Media Coverage 6. Building the Canada Games Brand 7. Providing Meaningful Legacies CANADA - GAMES- ~

5 2015 Canada Games Original Initiatives Official Host First Nation BC Games Society Partnership Establishment of Canada Games TV Today online show Use of Digital Signage at 2015 Games Official Venues Athlete Approved Advisory Group CANADA - GAMES- ~

6 Successes Good government relations, reporting & communications Excellent ticket sales A strong merchandise program Great transportation system across the Games footprint A successful Games Festival Tremendous community engagement Games Ambassadors Program Great spectator attendance & support of the competitions & festival CANADA - GAMES- ~

7 Successes Enhanced Games branding across the Games footprint Novak Family Legacy Wall at PG Civic Centre Friends of the Games sponsorship program Canada Games TV TODAY Hours of Webcasting Global BC News Hour & Weekend News in Prince George Local Media Partners & news broadcasts from Canada Games Plaza Website & Games micro site Official Languages Program CANADA - GAMES- ~

8 Awards & Recognition 2014 Chamber of Commerce Tourism Impact of the Year Award Gold Award of Excellence, CPRS 2015 o Canadian Public Relations Society National Awards of Excellence o Best Special Event Project, Northern Health Preparedness Initiative Bronze Award of Excellence, CPRS 2015 o Canadian Public Relations Society National Awards of Excellence: o Best Electronic and Social Media Program o 2015 Games Website, Mobile Site and Digital Sign Program CANADA - GAMES- ~

9 Games Financials Total Games Expenses: $46,749,484 Pre-Games Legacy Fund: $ 500,000 Operating Expenses: $27,082,745 Capital Expenses: $19,166,739 Surplus: Post Games Legacy Fund: $ 200,000+ Note: The modest surplus goes to the Legacy Fund Note: The expenses are $2 million below the City Council approved Bid budget CANADA - GAMES- ~

10 Games Financials Total Games Funding: $46,949, % Achieved Public Sector: $37,202, % Achieved Private Sector: $9,747,445 98% Achieved Sponsorship $7,272,777 88% Achieved Ticket Sales $1,643, % Achieved Merchandise Sales $151, % Achieved Other Revenue $679, % Achieved CANADA - GAMES- ~

11 Economic Impact Total Prince George Rest of Province Initial Expenditure $55,097,569 $55,097,569 $0 GDP $62,924,764 $37,328,453 $25,596,311 Wages & Salaries $43,070,646 $28,839,822 $14,230,823 Jobs Industry Output $123,428,057 $83,244,615 $40,183,442 Total Taxes $24,802,540 $16,180,789 $8,621,751 Federal $11,890,067 $7,509,492 $4,380,576 Provincial $9,718,373 $6,569,497 $3,148,876 Municipal $3,194,100 $2,101,800 $1,092,300 Source: Survey conducted by CSTA using the STEAM Pro economic assessment model CANADA - GAMES- ~

12 Legacies Financial Pre-Games Legacy Fund + the surplus funds Human Enhanced Sport Hosting Capacity for the City Sport Equipment Extensive donations to the local sport clubs Volunteerism Volunteer Capacity for the City of Prince George Sustainability Building on the practices established in Sherbrooke Partnerships Great relationships with multiple stakeholders CANADA - GAMES- ~

13 Legacy & Capital Projects KIN 1 Arena New Arena w/olympic Sized Ice Surface KIN 2 Arena New Dressing Rooms & Seating Area Tabor Mountain New Ski & Snowboard Cross Course Tabor Mountain New Slopestyle Terrain Park Tabor Mountain New Big Air & Aerials Competition Sites Tabor Mountain Upgraded Moguls Course Purden Ski Village New Alpine Ski Racing Course Civic Plaza Work Enhancement Project for the Plaza CANADA - GAMES- ~

14 Legacy & Capital Projects Otway Nordic Ctr New Biathlon Range Otway Nordic Ctr New Penalty Loop Otway Nordic Ctr Stadium, Trails & Course Work Outdoor Ice Oval New Technical Building Outdoor Ice Oval Sub Surface & Utilities Work Curling Club LED Lighting Upgrades Coliseum LED Lighting Upgrades Aquatic Centre LED Lighting Upgrades CANADA - GAMES- ~

15 Sustainability The Host Society Board approved a policy statement on sustainability Worked to meet or exceed the CSA & ISO Standards The 2015 Canada Games achieved carbon neutrality through credits Hosted a Sustainability & Legacy UNBC Developed a Sustainable Sourcing Purchasing Guide Provided recycling at all venues Drinking water initiative & bottle filling stations at venues Pave the Way free transit initiative by UNBC students CANADA - GAMES- ~

16 Marketing & Communications Highlights 8 Official Media Partnerships with local, regional, provincial, and national media generated $2.5 million of value in kind media Enhanced the Canada Games national online programming through Canada Games TV Today in conjunction with ViaSport & BCIT Developed a national torch relay plan that travelled from Ottawa to Victoria, to Vancouver, New Westminster, Burnaby, Kamloops & northern BC Illuminate the North, the northern British Columbia Torch Relay Tour 4 major regional celebrations, 28 community visits & 5,300 km travelled CANADA - GAMES- ~

17 Marketing & Communications Highlights Developed an Official Host First Nation partnership with the Lheidli T enneh Nation; a first in history for the Canada Games Developed the Athlete Approved Advisory Group consisting of 30 age-eligible northern British Columbia athletes to solicit feedback, guidance, and support of elements within the 2015 Canada Winter Games business plan Delivered over 300 community and regional events & major milestone events including: 1000 Days, 3 Years Out, 2 Years Out, 500 Days, 1 Year Out & 100 Days to the Games CANADA - GAMES- ~

18 Arts & Culture Highlights 18 Days of free entertainment 292 Performing artists 18 Visual artists for North Exhibit 15 VIP gifting artists 2 Mural artists (Canada Games House & YXS Airport) 20 Artists in the Art Market at the Festival Site 5 Local artists Opening & Closing Ceremonies 100 s Local dancers used for the Opening & Closing Ceremonies 18 Northern BC communities represented in Northern BC Plaza CANADA - GAMES- ~

19 Canada Games Cold Snap Festival Festival was free for the public All performers were Canadian 72% of artists from British Columbia 44% of artists from Prince George & northern British Columbia 12% First Nation programming 10% Francophone programming Genres included: Rock, Pop, Country, Jazz, Latin, Children s, Folk, Electronic, Classical, Hip Hop, Rap Original Music had to be played 100% of artists were paid CANADA - GAMES- ~

20 Canada Games Plaza & Cauldron Civic Plaza re-built by civic & Heritage Canada funding Civic Plaza permanently renamed Canada Games Plaza Street re-named Canada Games Way Site of the 2015 Games Festival & BCLC Centre Stage Location of the Canada Games Cauldron Permanent cauldron Canada Games Plaza by Timber Kings Northern BC Street tourism display Food trucks, sponsors activations & television news broadcasts CANADA - GAMES- ~

21 2015 Games Sponsors 99 National Partners & Official Games Sponsors & Suppliers 149 Friends of the Games Sponsors Note: Exceeded Bid Level forecast of $7,100,000 in sponsorship sales CANADA - GAMES- ~

22 Merchandise & Pin Trading Games Gear Store in the Athletes Village was popular Games Gear Fridays promotion primed the pump for success Success of the clothing line was aided by the Games branding Event Max & Canadian Tire stepped up to assist us with 1 year to go Both merchandise and pin sales exceeded targets & expectations Games time merchandise sales were +13% ahead of plan Pins sales were +62% higher than the sales plan Pin trading at the 2015 Games was extremely successful The pin trading area in a central pedestrian hub worked well CANADA - GAMES- ~

23 Sport & Venues Highlights 22 Official Test Events from March 2013 to January 2015 All outdoor events completed in one of the warmest winters on record Sport venues performed well with many receiving rave reviews from technical delegates, coaches, NSO s and athletes 327 medical personnel delivered a robust medical program that did not have any critical incidents to attend to Special recognition to Northern Health Authority for their support and contributions from planning through to service delivery CANADA - GAMES- ~

24 Sport & Venues Highlights Over 5,800 bus hours transported participants over 18 days with significant praise from all Pave The Way free transit initiative led by UNBC students in partnership with the City of Prince George resulted in over 78,000 rides (40%-50% increase) over the 18 days Over 74,600 meals including 9,500 litres of chocolate milk were served at the Civic Centre with excellent ratings by the athletes Athlete accommodations in the downtown core hotels contributed to the vibrant downtown during the Games CANADA - GAMES- ~

25 Volunteers & Volunteer Services Over 4,800 volunteers supported the 2015 Canada Winter Games Columbia Sportswear uniform package provided by the Host Society Week One Volunteer Recognition Canada Games Plaza Week Two Volunteer Recognition Canada Games Plaza Planning Volunteer Prince George Civic Centre Volunteers provided a minimum of 36 hours to the Games The Green Jackets did an amazing job CANADA - GAMES- ~

26 Registration & Accreditation Over 12,000 accreditation badges were produced Excellent Accreditation Centre location in the Games Village Great support from Konica Minolta for printing the badges The accreditation team did an outstanding job credentialing everyone CANADA - GAMES- ~

27 Challenges & Issue Management Changes in local government Ice plant malfunction at curling facility Severe cold weather & freezing rain just prior to the Games Labour disruptions & potential strike at UNBC Civic employees strike within one year of the Games Fire at a athlete hotel just prior to hosting the Games Lack of snow at the mountain venues Airport closure for over two days due to equipment malfunction Extended power outages prior to the Games New hotel not finished & not available to the Games CANADA - GAMES- ~

28 Fort St. John Plan & Execution A contingency plan was in development for over two years A deal was struck with the FSJ speed skating club one year out Warm temperatures caused damage to the Outdoor Ice Oval ice surface Competition was suspended on the second day due to safety concerns A decision was made at 9:30 am & press announcement at 10:00 am All participants were flown to FSJ to complete the final three days The Pomeroy Sport Centre was a great venue for the competition Participants were returned to PG the evening before departure home CANADA - GAMES- ~

29 Games Final Report Final Report PDF available on Games website as of August 1, Games website live until September 1, 2015 CANADA - GAMES- ~

30 Thank You City of Prince George For your commitment and leadership to secure the Games For your passion for amateur sport For making the 2015 Canada Games better For your friendship For sharing your humour For your professionalism For helping make the Canada Games movement better CANADA - GAMES- ~

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