2018 WOMEn S BaSKETBaLL CHaMPIOnSHIP

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1 2018 WOMEn S BaSKETBaLL CHaMPIOnSHIP

2 SECTION 1: PRE-CHAMPIONSHIP GENERAL INFORMATION 1. ORGANIZING COMMITTEE Address: 3737 Wascana Parkway Fax: Phone: Web Site: Position Name Telephone Convenor/Athletic Lisa Robertson Director Event Co-Chairs & Team Liaisons Amy Moroz & Andrea Ward Amy Andrea Amy Andrea Coordinator Tanya Reynoldson Administration Megan Jalbert Finance Jill Fulton Game Day Events Matt Litke Communications/Sp orts Info Braden Konschuh & Andrew Hamilton Braden Andrew Operations Paul McGregor Accreditation Megan Penno Facilities Chris Wermie Officials Neil Donnelly tre.ca Medical Staff Nicole Renneberg Volunteers Joann Pettigrew ACA Gala Erin Kleisinger com U Sports Manager, National Champs Scott Ring ex. 244 Cell: sring@usports.ca

3 2. SCHEDULE OF EVENTS *All times are local Tuesday, March 6 th 8:30-20:30 Teams Arrive Wednesday, March 7 th 9:00-16:00 Team Practices. Media availability. See section 4 18:00-20:15 Awards Reception 20:30-21:30 Championship Technical Meeting (Mandatory for all Participating Coaches) Thursday, March 8 th 8:00-12:00 Team Practices - See section 4 13:00-21:30 Competition See section 3 Friday, March 9 th 10:00-16:30 Team Practices See section 4 18:00-21:30 Competition See section 3 Saturday, March 10 th TBD Team Practices See section 4 TBD Competition See section 3 Sunday, March 11 th TBD Team Practices See section 4 TBD Competition See section 3 3. COMPETITION SCHEDULE All games will be held on the main court at the Centre for Kinesiology, Health & Sport (CKHS). Thursday, March 8 th 13:00 Quarter Final #1 15:00 Quarter Final #2 18:00 Quarter Final #3 20:00 Quarter Final #4 Friday, March 9 th 17:00 Consolation Semi Final #1 19:00 Consolation Semi Final #2 Saturday, March 10th 11:00 Consolation Final 14:00 Championship Semi Final #1

4 18:00 Championship Semi Final #2 Sunday, March 11th 14:30 Bronze Medal Game 17:30 Championship Game 4. PRACTICE SCHEDULE All practices will be held at the Centre for Kinesiology, Health & Sport wherever possible and as required by playing regulations. Each session will be supervised by tournament volunteers with strict adherence to start and stop times. The clock located in the north east corner of the main gym will be used to dictate the schedule. Each team will be allocated their own team room beginning Tuesday, March 6 th for the duration of the championship. * The scheduling of practices will be dependent upon team arrivals. Teams will be contacted with this schedule prior to their arrival. Tuesday, March 6 th 8:30-20:30 Practice times available upon request (1 hour 30 minute sessions). The scheduling of practices on Tuesday will be dependent upon team arrivals and will be scheduled based on availability and request. Please complete the attached Championship Team Information Form for your requests and send it to megan.jalbert@uregina.ca. Practices may occur simultaneously in the Main Gym and Gym 2. Wednesday, March 7 th 9:00-16:00 Team Practices (105 min session half practice split between Main Gym and Gym 2). Teams will be assigned in order of Thursday competition schedule 9:00-10:45 Quarter Final #1 teams 10:45-12:30 Quarter Final #2 teams 12:30-14:15 Quarter Final #3 teams 14:15-16:00 Quarter Final #4 teams Thursday, March 8 th 8:00-12:00 Team Practices (60 min session half practice split between Main Gym and Gym II). Teams will be ` assigned in order of Thursday competition schedule 8:00-9:00 Quarter Final #1 teams 9:00-10:00 Quarter Final #2 teams 10:00-11:00 Quarter Final #3 teams 11:00-12:00 Quarter Final #4 teams Friday, March 9th 10:00-16:30 Team Practices (55 minute sessions/team).

5 10:00-14:00 Consolation Semi Final practices (60 minute sessions in Gym 2 10:30-16:30 Championship Semi Final practices (90 minutes sessions in Main Gym Teams will be assigned in order of Friday/Saturday competition schedule 10:00-11:00 Gym 2 - Consolation Semi Final #1 10:00-11:30 Main Gym - Championship Semi Final #1 11:00:12:00 Gym 2 - Consolation Semi Final #1 11:30-13:00 Main Gym - Championship Semi Final #1 12:00-13:00 Gym 2 - Consolation Semi Final #2 13:00-14:30 Main Gym - Championship Semi Final #2 13:00-14:00 Gym 2 - Consolation Semi Final #2 14:30-16:00 Main Gym - Championship Semi Final #2 Saturday, March 10th TBD Team Practices (30 minute sessions/team). Teams will be assigned in order of Saturday competition schedule 8:00-9:00 Main Gym & Gym 1 Championship Semi Final #1 teams 9:00-10:00 Main Gym & Gym 1 Championship Semi Final #2 teams PLEASE NOTE: There will be no practices for the Consolation Final due to 11:00 tip off and championship Semi-Final Teams getting an hour on the floor Sunday, March 11th TBD Team Practices (30 minute sessions/team). Teams will be assigned in order of Sunday competition schedule 9:30-10:30 Bronze Medal Game team #1 10:30-11:30 Bronze Medal Game team #2 11:30-12:30 Gold Medal Game team #1 12:30-13:30 Gold Medal Game team #2 PLEASE NOTE: The Fitness and Lifestyle Centre (FLC), which overlooks the CKHS main gym, will be open during practice times and is available for visiting athletes and coaches (tournament accreditation is required to enter). However, the FLC will close one hour prior to the first scheduled game on all competition days (Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday). Gymnasium doors will be locked during practice times, but there may be some tournament set-up activities around the court.

6 SECTION 2 DETAILED INFORMATION PARTICIPANT SPECIFIC 5. PARTICIANT TEAM & ALL-CANADIAN FUNCTION/SPECIAL EVENTS Date: Wednesday March 7 th, 2018 Site: Conexus Arts Centre Cost: $65 Schedule: 6:00pm 6:30pm 7:30pm 8:30pm Dress: Distance from Hotel: Doors Open Supper Starts Buffet style Program and awards start Technical Meeting at the Travelodge Hotel Semi-Formal 3.1 km PLEASE NOTE: Each team will be limited to 20 tickets. R.S.V.P. before: 12:00 pm CST, Monday March 5, Please complete the attached Championship Team Information Form and return to megan.jalbert@uregina.ca. Free tickets are provided to the non-participating All-Canadians and major award nominees (includes winners). Universities with award nominees/winners must confirm their athlete(s) attendance by contacting megan.jalbert@uregina.ca. 6. MEETINGS TECHNICAL MEETING * For all participating head coaches. Date: Wednesday March 7, 2018 Time: 20:30-21:30, immediately following the Gala Location: Travelodge Hotel Room: Crown Room unless otherwise stated by the hotel

7 TV PRODUCTION MEETING *For all participating head coaches. Date: Friday March 9 th, 2018 Time: 8:30pm-9:30pm Location: Travelodge Hotel Room: Crown Room unless otherwise stated by the hotel. Please note that this meeting is mandatory for teams competing in the semi-finals to attend on Friday evening. 7. MEDIA CONFERENCE & ACCREDITATION 7.1 MEDIA AVAILABILITY: Coaches and athletes are asked to be available for media after practice times on Tuesday March 6 th and Wednesday March 7 th. 7.2 MEDIA ACCREDITATION: Media Accreditation applications will be accepted until 12:00pm Monday March 5 th. Please send by to braden.konschuh@uregina.ca with the following: Full name Contact number and address Name of association/team/organization Type of media (photography, video, etc.) 7.3 SPORT INFORMATION REQUIREMENTS: The host requires the items listed below for use in the championship program: Team roster Season highlights (write-up) Team photo Action photos (at least 3-4) Head shot and action shot of All-Canadians and major award winners Thumbnail sketch of All-Canadians 8. CHAMPIONSHIP HOTEL U SPORTS policy : All participating teams and team personnel attending the U Sports Championship requiring accommodation must stay at the U Sports Championship designated host hotel (provided that space is available). Anyone that chooses not to stay at the

8 National Championship designated host hotel forfeits their right to receive $2500 from the host. Host Hotel: Travelodge Hotel Address: 4177 Albert Street, Regina SK Phone (general): Phone (reservations): Fax (general): Fax (reservations): Contact person: Sherri Codd, Reservation Department Distance from Competition Site: 2.7km Other Information: Includes a hot breakfast Hotel rates are based on single or double occupancy for standard accommodation. All room rates are subject to applicable federal and provincial sales tax and a 3% Promote Regina Fee. Check-in is at 4:00pm. If your group plans to arrive before 4:00pm, please let the hotel know in advance and they will do their best to have as many rooms as possible available upon your arrival. Regretfully, this cannot be guaranteed. If your rooms are not yet available when you arrive, they will be happy to store your luggage until these come available for check-in. Room listings are due by Monday March 5, Team Room Block: $ taxes and 3% Promote Regina Fee 2 Queen Beds 80 guest rooms have been set aside for competing teams (7 visiting teams in total, rooms per team). Please quote Block CGTT18 when making reservations for your team. Please note this special team rate will only be extended to the students and team coach. It does not apply to families or fans associated with the team. Delegate Room Block: $ taxes and 3% Promote Regina Fee 35 guest rooms have been set aside for U Sports delegates, media, and non-participating coaches as per the room rate listed above. Among these 35 guest rooms, 20 rooms with two queen beds and 15 rooms with one King Bed and a pull-out couch have been reserved. Please note this special group rate will only be extended to confirmed delegates. It does not apply to families or fans associated with the team. Please quote Block CGDD18 when making reservations for delegates. Fan Room Block: $ taxes and 3% Promote Regina Fee 30 guest rooms have been set aside for visiting families and fans at the group rate stated above.

9 Please quote Block CGFF18 when making reservations for families and fans. Cut-Off Date: Reservations must be received on or before February 20 th, Rooming lists for teams are due by 12:00pm on Monday March 5 th, Parking: Free hotel ground level parking is available for all Travelodge guests. 9. TEAM TRANSPORTATION Team Transportation: Teams will be responsible for their own transportation (flights and ground transportation in Regina). The following operators have kiosks at the Regina Airport. Please note that Enterprise is a U Sports Preferred Rental Service Sponsor: Avis: Budget: Enterprise: Hertz: National: Thrifty: Other Transportation Shuttle service between the Travelodge and the CKHS during the event will be provided to all VIP s, non-participating coaches, and other U Sports delegates, free of charge. Shuttles will leave the Travelodge every 15 minutes for an hour prior to each game time and upon subsequent need. Shuttles will depart from the CKHS for return every 15 minutes for one hour after each game time and upon subsequent need. Ground transportation will also be provided to all U Sports officials. For shuttle service, please contact

10 10. TEAM REGISTRATION AND ACCREDITATION Participating Teams Please complete the attached form 2018 WBB Championship Team Information Form Accreditation will be provided to the team representative upon arrival at the Travelodge hotel. Each participating team will receive 20 accreditation passes (maximum team compliment) Any additional accreditation passes must be requested in advance of the championship and will cost $50/accreditation. Please complete the attached Championship Team Information Form and forward it to Each participating team will be provided with team hosts to assist them with the duration of their stay Non-Participating Head Coaches Accreditation packages can be picked up at the following times: o Thursday March 8 th CKHS lobby 1 hour prior to tipoff of the first game until half time of the last game of the day (tentatively 12:00pm 8:30pm) o Friday March 9 th CKHS lobby 1 hour prior to tipoff of the first game until half time of the last game of the day (tentatively 5:00pm 8:30pm) o Saturday March 10 th CKHS lobby 1 hour prior to tipoff of the first game until half time of the last game of the day (Time TBD) o Sunday March 11 th CKHS lobby 1 hour prior to tipoff of the first game until half time of the last game of the day (Time TBD) Non-participating coaches package will include: o One (1) tournament pass o One (1) VIP accreditation to the hospitality lounge at the CKHS which will be located upstairs on the track. o Additional tournament passes may be purchased at the event Non-Participating All-Canadians and Major Award Winners Accreditation packages can be picked up at the following times: o Thursday March 8 th CKHS lobby 1 hour prior to tipoff of the first game until half time of the last game of the day (tentatively 12:00pm 8:30pm) o Friday March 9 th CKHS lobby 1 hour prior to tipoff of the first game until half time of the last game of the day (tentatively 5:00pm 8:30pm) o Saturday March 10 th CKHS lobby 1 hour prior to tipoff of the first game until half time of the last game of the day (Time TBD) o Sunday March 11 th CKHS lobby 1 hour prior to tipoff of the first

11 game until half time of the last game of the day (Time TBD) Non-participating All-Canadians and Major Award Winners package will include: o One (1) tournament pass o One (1) VIP accreditation to the hospitality lounge at the CKHS which will be located upstairs on the track. o One (1) awards reception ticket Other Accreditation will be provided for visiting athletic directors and university delegates (e.g. President) Please confirm attendance of university delegates by completing the Championship Team Information Form. For non-participating team delegates, please confirm their attendance by 12:00 pm on March 5 th, 2018 by contacting megan.jalbert@uregina.ca 11. SPONSORSHIP 11.1 Please support our U Sports sponsors. We encourage hosts and participating teams to help grow these important partnerships.

12 12. TECHNICAL INFORMATION 12.1 FACILITIES: Centre for Kinesiology, Health and Sport (CKHS) Gym 3 Main Court dimensions: Standard 50 ft. x 94 ft. Lighting: 1000 Watt Metal Halide Scoreboard: Nevco Wireless Floor: Maple Hardwood Seating Capacity: 2000 Team Rooms: Eight (8) - Each participating team will be assigned their own team room. Each team will receive four (4) parking passes for their vehicles. On competition days, parking will be available in Lots 6, 7 and 8 for spectators, starting one hour prior to the first scheduled game on each day EQUIPMENT: Game ball: Wilson Evolution, Size 6 ball 12.3 THERAPY / MEDICAL SERVICES: The following information will clarify the medical and therapy services available during your stay at the University of Regina. Should you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact Nicole Renneberg, the University of Regina s Head Therapist for Cougar and Rams Athletics. Services Provided The host therapist/student therapist will discuss the appropriate emergency action protocol with the visiting medical staff prior to competition time. If you do not have a dedicated medical representative travelling with your team, please notify us by 12:00pm on Monday March 5 th. You will be billed $100 per day, regardless of whether medical services are utilized or not. All supplies must be provided by the visiting team or a charge back of supplies used will apply. Emergency transportation will be arranged through Ambulance. Nonemergency transport will be the responsibility of the visiting team. All athletes must travel with provincial health card information and emergency contact information. Alliance Health Centre Alliance Health Centre is located in Room 225 in the Centre for Kinesiology, Health, and Sport.

13 Services available at Alliance Health Centre include non-urgent physician services, athletic therapy, physiotherapy, chiropractic and massage therapy. The clinic staff may be available for athletes requiring therapy services during regular clinic hours. Please contact the Head Therapist to make arrangements prior to your arrival. Other services must be arranged through the reception staff at Alliance Health Centre. The athlete/team will be billed on a fee for service basis. Appropriate referral is beneficial. Emergency Equipment The host therapist will review the emergency supplies available and their location prior to the competition. (AED, splints, spine board & accessories, crutches, treatment table, etc) Ice, ice bags and water will be available to all visiting teams Training Room A hydrotherapy room is available for use during all events held at the CKHS (Room #159). The host therapist will identify the first aid room for visiting teams. An ice machine, taping/treatment table, and two whirlpool tubs will be available for use at the CKHS. Towels are available from the equipment room (contact event staff) Clinic Located in Room 175 in the CKHS The clinic is available to licensed/certified professionals traveling with a team. Please contact the Head Athletic Therapist to make arrangements prior to your arrival. Teams travelling without a licensed/certified therapist will be granted access to obtain treatment from the University of Regina Therapists on a fee for service basis. Athletes with pre-existing injuries requesting treatment must submit a treatment plan that is clearly outlined by their respective school s medical staff prior to the start of the tournament. There will be a charge of $40 per clinical visit. Appointments can be pre-booked by ing athletic.therapy@uregina.ca. The clinic is equipped with 7 treatment tables, 3 combo/modality machines, 1 Game Ready unit, 2 NMES units, and various rehabilitation tools. Injury Communication Host medical staff will complete an injury report form for any injured athlete reviewed at the competition.

14 Hospitals Emergency situations such as suspected spinal or head injury or severe fracture, etc. Will be handled by contacting EMS. Emergency transportation will be arranged through Emergency Ambulance Services. Non-emergency transport will be the responsibility of the visiting team. The University of Regina will not be responsible for any charges associated with emergency transportation. Regina General Hospital th Avenue Regina, SK S4P 0W5 Phone: Pasqua Hospital Walk-In Clinics Albert Park Medical Centre 3992 Albert Street Dewdney Avenue Regina, SK S4T 1A5 Phone: Land Mark Medical Centre 4150 Albert Street Pharmacies Shoppers Drug Mart 4130 Albert Street Safeway Food & Drug 3015 Gordon Road Important Phone Numbers: Emergency: 911 Campus Security: Alliance Health Centre: Regina General Hospital: Pasqua Hospital: Contact Information: Head Athletic Therapist: Nicole Renneberg Phone: (306) Assistant Athletic Therapist: Erica Hoiland Phone: (306) Athletic Director Lisa Robertson Phone:

15 Chief Medical Officer: Dr. Martin Heroux Phone: (306) UNIFORM LAUNDRY: Uniform laundry service will be provided for all teams. Baskets will be provided in each team room. Uniforms must be placed in baskets provided after each game to be laundered. Towel service will also be provided. Towels will be located on the bench and in the team rooms TICKET INFORMATION: Ticket prices are as follows: Early Bird Tournament Passes until February 1, 2018 Adult Tournament Pass (18+) $50.00 Youth Tournament Pass (5-17) $25.00 Child Tournament Pass (under 3) $10.00 AFTER February 1, 2018 Adult Tournament Pass (18+) $60.00 Youth Tournament Pass (5-17) $30.00 Child Tournament Pass (under 3) $15.00 Post-Secondary Student $35.00 Family Tournament Pass $ **Includes passes for 2 Adult/2 Kids Game Day Passes Adult Tournament Pass (18+) $25.00 Youth Tournament Pass (5-17) $15.00 Child Tournament Pass (under 3) $5.00 Post-Secondary Student $10.00 Family Day Pass (2 Adult/2 Kids) $60.00 To purchase tickets visit

16 13. HOSPITALITY ROOMS 13.1 VIPs/COACHES : A VIP Lounge will be made available for VIPs and coaches throughout the Championship. It will be located in CKHS on the upper track of the Main Gym. Date: Thursday, March 8 Location: Main Gym, Upper Level (track) Schedule: 12:00 Closes 30 minutes at the end of the final game of the day. Date: Friday, March 9 Site: Main Gym, Upper Level (track) Schedule: 16:00 Closes 30 minutes at the end of the final game of the day. Date: Saturday, March 10 Site: Main Gym, Upper Level (track) Schedule: 10:00 - Closes 30 minutes at the end of the final game of the day. Date: Sunday, March 11 Location: Main Gym, Upper Level (track) Schedule: 13:30 - Closes 30 minutes at the end of the final game of the day ATHLETE NUTRITION ROOM: An Athlete Nutrition Room will be made available for participating athletes throughout the Championship. It will be located in CKHS Room 177 after each game. Food, beverages and light snacks will be provided. Date: Thursday, March 8 Location: Room 177, CKHS Schedule: 12:30 22:00 Date: Friday, March 9 Location: Room 177, CKHS Schedule: 16:30 21:00 Date: Saturday, March 10 Location: Room 177, CKHS Schedule: 10:30 20:00 Date: Sunday, March 11 Location: Room 177, CKHS Schedule: 14:00 20:00

17 14. COMMUNITY ADOPT-A-TEAM PROGRAM One of 8 local basketball teams are adopting your U Sports team for the weekend of the nationals. The host committee wants to make sure you have some local fans in the stands and that you get a warm Regina welcome to the competition. You can count on your host team to think of some fun and enthusiastic ideas to cheer your team on. If you would like to bring team t-shirts/paraphernalia/team noise makers, etc. to give to your host team they will be most appreciative. There are approximately 15 players on each team.

18 2018 U Sports Women s Basketball Championship Team Information Form This completed form is to be submitted by all participating teams by 12:00pm on Monday, March 5 th, 2018, or as soon as championship participation has been confirmed. Please send to the attention of Megan Jalbert at megan.jalbert@uregina.ca or fax to School Name: Contact Onsite Contact person: Contact Person: Contact Phone: Onsite Contact Phone (cell): Awards Gala Information: Each participating team will receive 20 tickets at $65 each. Additional tickets are NOT available for purchase due to limited space. Number of tickets at $65/ticket (maximum 20): Please Note: Teams will be invoiced after the championship for the cost of gala tickets. Teams will be invoiced for the requested amount of tickets, regardless of whether or not the tickets were used. DIETARY RESTRICTIONS: Please list any dietary restrictions and/or allergies that any participants may have: Practice Times: The scheduling of practices on Tuesday will be dependent on team arrivals and will be scheduled based on availability and request. Practices for the remainder of the tournament will be assigned based on competition placement. However, we will make every effort to accommodate requests. Yes, our team would like a practice time on Tuesday, March 6 th : Preferred time of day: Team contact & phone # to arrange practice time: If yes, a member of the Technical Committee will be in contact with the team prior to arrival to confirm practice times.

19 Flight Information: Number of people on flight: Arrival Information Date: Time: Flight Number: Departure Information Date: Time: Flight Number: Medical Services If you do not have a dedicated medical representative travelling with your team, please notify us by 12:00pm on Monday March 5 th. You will be billed $100 per day, regardless of whether medical services are utilized or not. All supplies must be provided by the visiting team or a charge back of supplies used will apply. Yes, our team requires a dedicated medical representative. If yes, the Head Therapist will be in contact with the team prior to arrival to confirm medical services required. Team contact & phone # to arrange medical services: Tournament Accreditation: Each participating team will receive 20 accreditation passes (maximum team compliment). Any additional accreditation passes for participating teams must be requested in advance of the championship and will cost $50/accreditation. Applications will be accepted until 12:00pm Monday March 5th. Number of passes at $50/pass: Accreditation will be provided for visiting athletic directors and university delegates (e.g. President). Please confirm their attendance by March 5 th, 2018 at 12:00pm by providing the following for each delegate: Delegate s name: Contact number: address: Association/team/organization: