KELOWNA, BC MARCH 19 24, 2010 On behalf of Minor Hockey Association and our BC Hockey Championship Committee, we would like to congratulate you on representing your District at the 2011 Female Bantam Championships. We are very excited and honoured to host this event and look forward to making this a positive and memorable experience for all participants. Please take the time to review the entire package and complete all documents as they will be vital in preparations. As more details surrounding the event become available we will post them on our Female Bantam Rep Division website page which you can visit at www.kelownaminorhockey.com
TABLE OF CONTENTS Contacts Host Committee... page 3 BC Hockey Representative... page 3 Tournament Information Championship Itinerary... page 3 Attending Team Requirements... page 3 & 4 Banquet Info... page 4 Coaches Meeting... page 5 Tournament Passes... page 5 Opening Ceremonies... page 6 Arena Information... page 6 Community Services & Information Medical Facilities... page 6 Accommodation Options... page 7 Sports Stores/Skate Sharpening... page 7 Introduction... page 8 Restaurants... page 8 & 9 Recreation Facilities & Attractions... page 9 & 10 Apparel Apparel & Souvenirs... page 11 Order Forms & Attachments Banquet Order Form... page 12 Tournament Pass Order Form... page 13 ** Team Managers ** Please Note Everything highlighted in Yellow Requires Your Attention! 2
Host Association Committee Contact Information Bruce Ryan Sandi Kneller Suzie Burd Chair Co-Chair Co-Chair 250-217-1104 250-765-0775 250-451-6681 250-217-1104 250-859-3736 250-718-2695 b5ryan@yahoo.ca smkneller@gmail.com sburd@shaw.ca Bev Koch Sherry Carson Co-Chair Co-Chair 250-764-9342 250-860-0245 250-808-1736 250-317-3045 bevkoch@gmail.com carsonps@shaw.ca BC Hockey Representative Contact Information Andrew Jakubeit 250-307-5997 ajakubeit@bchockey.net Championship Itinerary Saturday, March 19 th : Travel/Arrival Day Team Banquet Mandatory Coaches Meeting Sunday, March 20 th : Opening Ceremonies at 1:15 pm Play begins 1:45 pm at Capital News Centre Thursday, March 24 th : Closing Ceremonies following Championship game Attending Team Requirements Contact Information: Please supply the following contact information regarding your association, head coach, and your team manager to smkneller@gmail.com. Association Information: Address & Website Address Head Coach Information: Name, Telephone (home/business/cell) & Email Address Manager Information: Name, Telephone (home/business/cell) & Email Address
Team Pictures/Logos: We will require an official team photo with coaches names, player names and jersey numbers listed in order (please ensure the quality of the picture is good as we will be using for all tournament print material). We will also require a jpg image of your association/team logo. These must be sent As Soon As Possible to smkneller@gmail.com. Team Information: Please forward a complete Hockey Canada Roster (up to 19 players & 5 team staff) to smkneller@gmail.com as soon as possible. We will also need your home & away jersey colours. Send your accommodation information as soon as you have booked. Please forward any medical information you have on file regarding players so we may be prepared to provide the best service in case of an emergency. Banquet Info The 2011 BC Hockey Provincial Championship Banquet is an event we encourage all teams to attend. We will have a healthy meal of with a fabulous guest speaker and some fun for the girls. The banquet will be for players, team officials, BC Hockey representatives and dignitaries only. Please inform us if there are any dietary issues, such as allergies. Banquet: 5:30 pm Doors Open/6:00 pm Buffet Dinner - Saturday, March 19, 2011 Location: Ramada Inn 2170 Hwy 97 N (Harvey), Dress: Team Track Suits or Dress Attire all players & team officials are asked to attend (not mandatory) Cost: $25.00 per person Tickets must be reserved in advance, by filling out the attached order form and emailing to Sandi at smkneller@gmail.com or faxing to 250-491-3007. Payment amount will be added to the overall team invoice and must be received prior to the banquet. 4
Mandatory Coaches/Managers Meeting The meeting will be held on Saturday, March 19, 2011 at the Ramada Inn, 2170 Hwy 97 N (Harvey),, starting at approximately 7:30 pm. Head Coach and Manager will break out from banquet. Attendance is mandatory. Meeting room TBA. Introductions Review of Rules and Regulations (BC Hockey Representative & RIC) Collection of Team Registration Materials Distribution of Tournament Packages (Chairperson) Information & Question Period Tournament Passes Tournament passes can be ordered in advance at a cost of $17.00 per person for the week or $25.00 per family for the week (family consists of 2 adults and up to 4 kids). Parents are encouraged to pre-order tournament passes which will be distributed to the team manager at the coaches meeting prior to your team s first game. Pricing at the door will be; $3.00 per game, $6.00 per day individuals, and families will be $6.00 per game. Players and all accredited coaching staff will be provided with a tournament pass. These will be a REQUIRED item in order to gain entry to arena facilities during the event. Please remember, there are no tournament fees paid to the tournament host to participate in the Championships, therefore costs will be offset by entry fees to the arena facilities. Fill out the attached order form and email to Sandi at smkneller@gmail.com or fax to 250-491-3007. Payment amount will be added to the overall team invoice and must be received prior to the tournament. 5
Opening Ceremonies Opening Ceremonies will take place on Sunday, March 20 th at 1:15 pm at the Capital News Centre Team attendance is mandatory. The two teams participating in the game immediately following the ceremonies should be dressed in full equipment. The remaining teams are asked to wear appropriate dress/team attire and their team s home jersey. All teams are to be at the arena no later than 12:30 pm. Arena Information The Capital News Centre is located at 4105 Gordon Drive,, BC. It is a modern, multi-use facility which includes two ice arenas, each with 5 dressing rooms, two indoor soccer fields, an indoor running track, as well as a physical therapy clinic, a fully equipped cardio and weight fitness centre, a spacious lobby with concession and a licensed restaurant with a view of the main arena. Capital News Centre is completely wheelchair accessible. Medical Facilities General Hospital Mission Medical Centre 2268 Pandosy Street 102 3320 Richter Street, BC, BC 250-862-4000 250-868-8222 6
Accommodations We have designated the official host hotel for the Championships as the Ramada Inn. This will provide a central location with access to many restaurants, activities and shopping choices. It is located approximately 15 minutes from the Capital News Centre. The welcome banquet and coach/manager meeting will also take place in the hotel, making your stay as convenient as possible. We have also included some alternative options for your convenience. We request that you support these choices as they in turn support this Championship tournament. This is a busy time of year, therefore we suggest you book as soon as possible. When booking please mention it is for the BC Championships Ramada Inn Fairfield Inns & Suites by Marriot 2170 Hwy 97 N (Harvey) 1655 Powick Road 1-800-663-9400 1-250-763-2800 www.ramadalodgehotelkelowna.com www.marriot.com/ylwfi RATE: $95.00/night RATE: $99.00 - $109.00/night Manteo Resort Waterfront Hotel Sandman Hotel 3762 Lakeshore Road 2130 Hwy 97 N (Harvey) 1-800-445-5255 1-800-726-3626 www.manteo.com www.sandmanhotels.com/hotel/bc/kelowna RATE: $95.00 - $290.00/night RATE: $89.00/night Hockey Stores / Skate Sharpening Chevy s Source for Sports Mission Sports #126 1876 Cooper Centre #145 1855 Kirschner Road 250-712-0777 250-763-7499 Sports Excellence SportChek #2 310 Banks Road #300 2271 Harvey Ave (Orchard Park) 250-861-7140 250-860-7669 7
& Area The city of, the largest community in the Okanagan is located midway through the Valley. It has a population of 107,000 and is the transportation, business and service hub of the valley. has miles of beautiful parkland, several sandy beaches and you can hit the links at one of the many golf courses nine months out of the year. In cooler months, the surrounding snow-capped mountains and pine filled forests are a haven for skiers, boarders, snowmobilers and outdoor adventurists of all types and levels. Orchards and vineyards thrive within a 10-minute drive from the downtown core and provide seasonal delights year round. You spend a delightful day sampling the awardwinning wares of our internationally acclaimed wineries. s growing Cultural District covers a six-block downtown area and features a concentration of galleries, museums, theatres, a casino, artists studios, fine dining, unique shops and a vibrant cultural life all year long. We hope your time in meets all your expectations and we look forward to being your hosts at the BC Hockey Female Bantam Provincial Championships! Restaurants There are so many great choices for dining in, therefore we have picked out some of the more popular, close by to the Coast Hotel and ones that are likely able to accommodate teams. Boston Pizza Boston Pizza 650 2339 Hwy 97 N 545 Harvey Ave 250-861-6677 250-861-5883 Boomers Bar & Grill East Side Mario s 4105 Gordon Dr (CNC) #210 1575 Banks Rd 250-764-1688 250-763-8255 8
Moxie s Classic Grill Kelsey s Restaurant 1730 Cooper Road 1755 Capri Street 250-861-6110 250-762-4774 Fat Burger Montana s Grill 1101 Harvey Ave #400 1500 Banks Rd 250-762-3228 250-861-7888 De Dutch Pannekoek House The Keg Steakhouse 1749 Gordon Drive 1580 Water Street 250-763-2812 250-763-5435 Recreation Facilities & Attractions H2O Adventure 4075 Gordon Dr 250-764-4040 www.h20kelowna.com 50 meter pool, wave pool, river run, 3 water slides, ocean wave surf simulator Parkinson Recreation Center 1800 Parkinson Way 250-860-3938 25 meter pool, children s play pool, whirl pool and steam room Family YMCA-YWCA 375 Hartman Rd 250-2-491-YMCA (9622) Beyond the Crux Climbing Center 2 1414 Hunter Court 250-860-7325 www.beyondthecrux.com 9
EnergyPlex Family Recreation Centre 130-948 McCurdy Rd 250-765-4486 www.energyplex.ca Capri Bowling Lanes Capri Centre Mall (Gordon & Hwy 97) 250-979-2777 www.valleylanes.net McCurdy Bowling Center 124-948 McCurdy Rd 250-491-2695 www.mccurdybowl.com 24 ten-pin lanes; 6 five-pin lanes; laser bowling Scandia Golf and Games 2898 Highway 97 N 250-765-2355 www.scandiagolfandgames.com Indoor and outdoor mini-golf, arcade, bumper cars, go carts, batting cage Big White Ski Resort www.bigwhite.com skiing, snowboarding, tubing, skating, mini z s 2,565 acres of skiable terrain; Telus terrain park; 16 lifts 10
Apparel & Souvenirs The host committee has established a line of tournament apparel featuring the BC Hockey Official Logo, specifically with the female hockey player in mind, that will be available for pre-sale. We encourage parents and players to view the items as soon as your team has qualified to participate and order in advance as there will be a limited supply of apparel on hand for sale. The order deadline is Wednesday, March 9 th although we would appreciate it in advance if at all possible! Please Note: Photos and Order form not available at this time, watch for updates! Fill out the attached order form and email to Sandi at smkneller@gmail.com or fax to 250-491-3007. Payment amount will be added to the overall team invoice and must be received prior to the tournament. We look forward to your arrival in and hope to make your experience as enjoyable as possible! Please do not hesitate to contact us with any questions. 11
BC Hockey 2011 Female Bantam Championship Banquet Order Form Team Name: Team Contact Name: March 19 th, 2011 Doors open at 5:30 pm Ramada Inn 2170 Hwy 97 N (Harvey), Tickets $25.00 per person Team Contact Number: Team Contact Email: # of Players Attending: x $25 = # of Team Staff Attending: x $25 = Total Due $ Please note any life threatening allergies or dietary restrictions! Email to smkneller@gmail.com or fax to 250-491-3007. Payment must be received prior to the banquet. Total can be added to total team invoice or paid separately. We request that you please make one team payment for the total amount due. Payment to be made by Cheque (payable to KMHA Female Bantam Rep). Mail Cheque Payment to: Bantam Championships c/o Sandi 6025 Farmers Drive, BC V1P 1A3 12
BC Hockey 2011 Female Bantam Championship Tournament Pass Order Form Tournament passes can be ordered in advance at a cost of $17.00 per person for the week or $25.00 per family for the week (family consists of 2 adults and up to 4 kids). Passes will be distributed to the team manager at the coaches meeting prior to your team s first game. Players and all accredited coaching staff will be provided with a tournament pass. These will be a REQUIRED item in order to gain entry to arena facilities during the event. Team Name: Team Contact Name: Team Contact Number: Team Contact Email: # of Individual Week Passes: x $17 = # of Family Week Passes: x $25 = Total Due $ Email to smkneller@gmail.com or fax to 250-491-3007. Payment must be received prior to the banquet. Total can be added to total team invoice or paid separately. We request that you please make one team payment for the total amount due. Payment to be made by Cheque (payable to KMHA Female Bantam Rep). Mail Cheque Payment to: Bantam Championships c/o Sandi 6025 Farmers Drive, BC V1P 1A3 13