2018 ALBERTA WINTER GAMESFEBRUARY Wood Buffalo 16-19

Participant Handbook

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Alpine Skiing // Archery // Artistic Gymnastics // Badminton // Biathlon1 // Boxing // Cross Country Skiing // Curling // Fencing // Figure Skating Freestyle Skiing // Hockey // Judo // Ringette // Snowboarding // Speed Skating // Squash // Synchronized Swimming // Volleyball // Wrestling Contents Contact Information...... 3 Welcome Letters...... 4 Athletes Don’t Forget...... 9 Zone Chef de Mission...... 10 Zone Map...... 11 Code of Conduct...... 12 Discipline...... 13 In Person Registration...... 14 Sport Equipment Storage...... 15 Athlete Villages...... 16 Athlete Village Services...... 17 Shower Schedule...... 18 Athlete Weigh Ins...... 20 Torch Relay...... 21 Opening Ceremonies...... 22 Coaches & Officials Information...... 24 Closing Awards Presentation...... 25 Sport Schedule...... 26 Results & Medals...... 27 Food Services...... 28 Transportation...... 29 Coach, Chaperone & Technical Officials Event...... 30 Athlete Event...... 31 Lost & Found...... 32 Medical...... 33 Polyclinic...... 33 Technical Officials...... 34 Ambassadors & Volunteers...... 35 Admissions...... 36 Sport & Venue List...... 37 Merchandise...... 38 Cultural Events...... 39 Social Media...... 41 Sponsorship...... 42

2 Contact Information

2018 Wood Buffalo Alberta Winter Games Office 8329 Fraser Avenue Fort McMurray, Alberta T9H 1W9 (780) 750-8191 www.albertawintergames.ca

24 Hour Communications & Security Centre 8329 Fraser Avenue Fort McMurray, Alberta T9H 1W9 (780) 750-8191

Polyclinic Clearwater Physical Therapy Suncor Community Leisure Centre at MacDonald Island Park (MIP) 1 C.A. Knight Way (780) 742-0005 ext 1 (only active from February 16 - 19)

Northern Lights Regional Health Centre 7 Hospital Street Fort McMurray, AB T9H 1P2 For emergencies dial: 911

Message from Honourable Rachel Notley Premier of Alberta

On behalf of the Government of Alberta, welcome to the Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo as you participate in the 2018 Alberta Winter Games.

Alberta’s young athletes represent the future of sport in our province. You have all worked incredibly hard to earn the honour of representing your region at these games. The perseverance and commitment you have shown will serve you well not only in your dedicated sport, but also throughout your entire life.

Events like the Alberta Winter Games contribute greatly to our province’s quality of life, and inspire all Albertans to engage in winter activities to lead healthy, active lives. These games are also an excellent opportunity for our athletes to showcase their skills, challenge their own personal bests, and create lifelong memories.

Special thanks to the supportive families, friends, volunteers, and organizers who create a wonderful 2018 Alberta Winter Games experience. Your energy and enthusiasm has helped make a memorable experience for both athletes and spectators.

Best wishes to all of the competitors.

Rachel Notley

February 16-19, 2018

4 Message from the Mayor

Welcome to Wood Buffalo! We are excited to have you with us for the 2018 Wood Buffalo Alberta Winter Games. Although perhaps best known as the heart of Canada’s oil sands, the Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo is one of the largest and most diverse in the country. Located in northcentral Alberta, and extending to the boundaries of Saskatchewan and the Northwest Territories, the region offers over 66,000 km2 of natural beauty to explore. Throughout history, people have come here in search of their dreams. We hope that you will also reach your goals and find success here as you compete with other top young athletes and coaches from across Alberta. The next four days are a celebration of sport and the pursuit of excellence -- and so much more. This is a special opportunity for you to enjoy new experiences, demonstrate respect and fair play, and build strong teams and friendships. We hope that the Games inspire you to be the best you can be and that the memories you make here will last a lifetime. Congratulations on being chosen to take part in the 2018 Wood Buffalo Alberta Winter Games. This is a big step in your athletic career. We are thrilled to share this experience with you and to join your family and friends in cheering you on from the stands. While you are visiting us, we hope you take time to explore what the region has to offer. Our annual WinterPLAY Festival takes place February 16-18, 2018 at sites around Fort McMurray. We hope you’ll join us for the best pond hockey, ice sculptures, culture, fireworks and more as we celebrate the magic of winter. I wish you great success in the days ahead. I hope you have wonderful time in Wood Buffalo and make many happy memories in the days to come.

Enjoy the Games!

Don Scott, QC Mayor

5 Greetings from the MLAs

Dear 2018 Wood Buffalo Alberta Winter Games Athletes.

As MLAs for this region, we join in the excitement of welcoming all of you - along with coaches and parents - to this beautiful place we call home for the 2018 Wood Buffalo Alberta Winter Games.

For the next three days, our region will be alive with the spirit of competition as nearly 3,000 young athletes strive to do their best in their selected sports.

Our region has a rich sports history, and we host first-class games and tournaments in world class venues. The positive impacts of sports are numerous. Sports teaches you life lessons: It teaches patience … strategy …. how to be a leader … and a follower … That it’s okay to make mistakes … How to set goals … The success of hard work … How to win with class …. and lose with dignity … And that life isn’t always fair.

Sports also brings a community together and these Games are an example of that. Thank you to the Alberta Sport Connection and all of its dedicated staff and sponsors for helping make such events as the Alberta Winter Games possible and helping young athletes reach their athletic potential.

We would also like to acknowledge the members of our local 2018 Wood Buffalo Alberta Winter Games co-ordinating team and Host Society. Thanks to all your hard work and efforts, you will indeed honour the spirit of the Games and enrich the lives of the athletes. Many thanks also to the volunteers. Your willingness to give of your time and talent has helped make these Games a reality.

Best of luck to all the athletes. Maybe we will see some of you in future Olympic Games representing Canada.

Brian Jean, MLA Tany Yao, MLA Fort McMurray – Conklin Fort McMurray – Wood Buffalo 780-588-7979 780-790-6014 [email protected] [email protected]

Fort McMurray Constituency Office: 102-9912 Franklin Avenue, Fort McMurray, Alberta, T9H 2K4

6 2018 Wood Buffalo Alberta Winter Games Society Board of Directors

Dear Participants, Representing your Zone and community on a provincial level is an accomplishment in and of itself. As you strive for gold during the 2018 Alberta Winter Games we encourage you to enjoy all moments of the competition, big and small. Your spirit and sportsmanship is a driving factor to the success of these Games and it is what will make this experience memorable. While you were putting in hours at the gym, on the court, in the rink and more, we were preparing the Region for your arrival. Your hardwork and dedication to your sport does not go unnoticed, we commend you for your commitment and admire your determination. On behalf of the Host Community Board of Directors - It is with great pride that we welcome you to the 2018 Wood Buffalo Alberta Winter Games. This multisport event is a prime example of using sport as a vehicle to enhance the lives of Albertans within our region and province-wide; we are thrilled to be your host. We wish you great luck over the Alberta Winter Games long weekend and hope you enjoy all what this event has to offer.

Get ready, IT’S GAMES TIME!

Sincerely, Amanda Mercer & Mohamed Salem, Co-Chairs 2018 Wood Buffalo Alberta Winter Games Society Board of Directors

7 8 Athletes Don't Forget

• All personal belongings and toiletries must be packed in a single piece of luggage

• Pillow

• Sleeping bag (no air mattresses)

• Sporting equipment (ensure all appropriate covers & bags are used)

• Water bottle

• Lock (for lockers)

• Towel, facecloth & bathing suit (for Showers)

• Pro-wrap and tape (if required for athletic therapy)

• Zone ID hoodie & toque (required to be worn during Opening Ceremonies under winter coat)

• Clothing for cold weather (outdoor Opening Ceremonies) winter boots, hat, mittens, scarves and layers, including snow pants, base layers etc. *DRESS WARM - AN OUTDOOR OPENING CEREMONIES WILL BE COLD

• Spending money for souvenirs

Remember to clearly identify all your personal belongings and leave your valuables at home. Valuables will be brought at your own risk!

9 Zone Chef de Mission

The Zone Chefs are Alberta Sport Connection representatives for each of the eight Zones that coordinate their respective Zone Teams. During the Games they work in partnership with Host Volunteers to assist athletes, coaches and chaperones in all aspects of the Games.

Athletes, Coaches or Chaperones should contact their Zone Chef in the event of: • Changes required at In Person registration (including accommodations) • Late arrival at In Person Registration • Illness/injury causing withdrawal from competition of an athlete, coach, or chaperone • Personal interest stories on individual participants • Change in transportation request (to and from the Games) • Lost accreditation tag • Sport protests

Zone Chef will contact you in the event of: • Absenteeism from the Athlete Village, or late entry • Discipline issues • Important messages • Media interest

Parents, or family who wish to contact athletes, coaches, or chaperones during the Games can also contact the Zone Chef directly.

Zone Chef Zone Phone Number Email Address Josh Hoetmer 1 & 2 1-403-892-9888 [email protected] Myles Kydd 3 & 4 1-403-318-3015 [email protected] Christina Baker 5 & 7 1-780-714-1124 [email protected] Wendy Moar 6 & 8 1-204-583-3040 [email protected]

10 Zone Map

Alberta is divided into eight Zones for the Alberta Games. Each Zone is assigned a colour for identification during the Games. Don’t forget to wear your Zone coloured hoodie to support your team’s efforts throughout the Games! Zone Colour Zone Colour 1 Sunny South Black 2 Big Country Burgundy 3 Calgary Red 4 Parkland Orange 5 Black Gold/Yellowhead Yellow 6 Edmonton Green 7 Northeast Navy 8 Peace Country Royal Blue

11 Code of Conduct The Code of Conduct identifies the standards of behaviour required of all participants while traveling to, participating at and returning from Alberta Games. All athletes, coaches and chaperones shall: 1. Represent their Zone and their sport as goodwill ambassadors with commitment, dignity, personal integrity and within the spirit of good sportsmanship at all times both in and out of competition. 2. Show respect for: a. The members of their own team and of the entire contingent representing their Zone b. The members of all teams competing from other Zones c. The rules and standards set down by the Provincial Sport Organization and the Host Community d. The Mission Staff e. The official’s decision f. The people of the Host Community including staff, volunteers, spectators, local business personnel, etc. 3. Abide by the accommodation policy, which stipulates that all athletes, coaches and chaperones shall: a. Reside in their Games accommodations for all three nights of competition b. Abide by the 11 p.m. curfew throughout the entire Games 4. Attend the Opening Ceremonies for the Games, wearing the Zone apparel provided by the Alberta Sport Connection. 5. No alcohol, or illegal drug substances shall be consumed by Alberta Games athletes, coaches, chaperones, or officials. No tobacco, alcohol, or any illegal drug substance may be brought into, or consumed in any Athlete Village, Games venue or Games vehicle designed for athlete transportation. In addition, all coaches and chaperones shall: 6. Set a positive example for their athletes by complying with all policies, rules and standards of conduct. Act in the best interest of the athlete, avoiding all unsafe and unacceptable circumstances and seeking advice of appropriate medical personnel before deciding if an injured athlete is to resume competition. 7. Supervise and be responsible for the conduct of their athletes at all times during the Alberta Winter Games.

Discipline

The Alberta Sport Connection will work in partnership with the Host Community to ensure that provision is made for a safe and enjoyable experience for all participants in the Alberta Games.

All participants are expected to respect the rights of others and abide by the rules and regulations established for the Athletes Village, the ASC Policies and Procedures and the Alberta Games Code of Conduct.

Any and all violations of the Code of Conduct will be brought to the attention of the Mission Staff and respective Chef de Mission.

The Host Community will work in partnership with the Safety & Security Portfolio and local law enforcement to ensure the safety of all participants and to address matters of unlawfulness.

In any situation involving the disciplinary committee, a letter will be sent to the Provincial Sport Organization and, if applicable, to the parents of the participant involved.

13 In Person Registration

All Participants, Coaches and Chaperones are required to attend In Person Registration. Location: Syncrude Sport & Wellness Centre (9908 Penhorwood Street, Fort McMurray) Date: Friday, February 16th (12:30 p.m. – 4 p.m.) ● All local athletes are encouraged to register between 12:30 p.m. - 1 p.m. in order to avoid the congestion of external transportation participants.

What Happens during In Person Registration? 1. Upon arrival, a Games Ambassador will board the motorcoach and provide a brief description of the Registration Centre and process for registering. 2. Athletes participating in the following sports will be required to remove their sport equipment off the external transportation coach when they arrive and take them to the awaiting venue transport vehicles: a. Biathlon - rifles & skis b. Hockey (male) - equipment bags & sticks c. Hockey (female) - equipment bags & sticks d. Cross Country - skis e. Archery - bows & arrows f. Fencing - foils, epis, sabres g. Ringette - equipment bags & sticks 3. All accreditation tags will be sorted by sport. Once you arrive at the Registration Centre, please see the volunteers at your sport table and pick up your accreditation tag. THIS TAG IS VERY IMPORTANT - YOU NEED THIS TO EAT, SLEEP AND COMPETE. 4. Check your tag for errors. If there is an error (spelling, sport, athlete village assignment etc.), please head to the corrections table. If you require further assistance, see your Zone Chef. 5. Pick up your swag bag as you exit the field house on the way back to the motorcoach or private vehicle. 6. All participants will get back onto the motorcoach or private vehicle they arrived on and be dropped off at their Athlete Village. Please communicate with the Games Ambassador regarding your assigned Athlete Village. 7. Check in to your Athlete Village and prepare for outdoor Opening Ceremonies! Internal bus shuttles will transport participants from Athlete Village to Opening Ceremonies - DRESS WARM!

14 Sport Equipment Storage

Biathlon Rifles and cross-country skis will be off loaded upon arrival at the In Person Registration Centre. Rifles and skis will be stored at the Fort McMurray Gun Range, host venue for biathlon, before and after competition.

Archery & Fencing Bows, arrows, foils, épées and sabres will be off loaded upon arrival at the In Person Registration Centre. They will be transported and stored securely at their respective sport venues.

Hockey (Male & Female) & Ringette Upon arrival at the In Person Registration Centre, hockey and ringette bags will be off loaded and put on a truck designated for their sport and zone. The bags will then be transported to their assigned change room at their respective sport venue.

Cross Country Cross country equipment will be off loaded and put on a truck assigned to cross country. Equipment will be tuned and left on-site at the sport venue - Birchwood Trails.

Alpine Skiing, Freestyle Skiing & Snowboarding This equipment will be stored at the assigned Athlete Villages. Tuning of this equipment will also take place at the Athlete Villages.

Other Sport Equipment Racquets, skates, etc. will be stored with the athlete overnight and between competition at the Athlete Villages and transported with athletes on internal shuttles to and from sport venues.

15 Athlete Villages

School Name Sport Address Christina Gordon Squash, Cross Country 106 Parsons Creek Drive Public School (Female) Skiing, Figure Skating, Synchronized Swimming

Holy Trinity Catholic Badminton, Hockey, 230 Powder Drive High School (Female) Snowboarding, Archery, Alpine Skiing, Freestyle Skiing, Fencing, Biathlon, Judo

St. Kateri Catholic Ringette, Volleyball 301 Sparrowhawk Drive School (Female)

St. Martha Catholic Artistic Gymnastics, 102 Parsons Creek Drive School (Female) Curling, Wrestling, Speed Skating

Ecole McTavish Junior Badminton, Archery, 352 Parsons Creek Drive High Public School Biathlon, Wrestling, (Male) Alpine Skiing, Freestyle Skiing, Snowboarding

Sister Mary Phillips Cross Country Skiing, 177 Dickins Drive Catholic School (Male) Squash, Curling, Speed Skating

Walter & Gladys Hill Hockey, Volleyball, Rin- 3-301 Sparrow Hawk Public School (Male) gette Coaches, Artistic Drive Gymnastics Coaches

Westwood Community Boxing, Judo, Fencing, 221 Tundra Drive High School (Male) Hockey Coaches

16 Athlete Village Services Medical Overnight security will be trained with basic first aid in the event of a medical incident. During the hours of 11:00 pm - 6:00 am, an on-call nurse will be available for non-urgent medical incidents. Urgent transportation will be provided via ambulance. Non-Urgent transportation will be provided by overnight security patrol cars. If there is a medical emergency that requires immediate attention, call 911.

Athlete Lounges Each Village will have an area designated as a lounge. This is the only area in the Village where food can be consumed. Opposite gender coaches can also host team meetings in this space as long as the Vil- lage Supervisor is present. Please check with the Village Information Desk for additional activities and information.

Lost and Found Each Village will have a lost and found box by the Village Information Desk. On departure day, these items will be picked up by the Security team and taken to the luggage area at the Suncor Community Leisure Centre at MacDonald Island Park (MIP). Please check this box in an attempt to locate any items that may be misplaced.

Post Opening Ceremonies Snack Following The Opening Ceremonies on Friday, February 16th, there will be a light snack provided for each participant at their Athlete Village. The snack will include half of a wrap, fruit, granola bar and drink. The snack will be provided in the Athlete Lounge, as no food is permitted in the classrooms. Coaches/Chaperones are expected to supervise their athletes during this time. Please clean up all garbage in the lounge prior to leaving the area.

Shower Schedule There will be a shower schedule posted at the Village Information Desk. Please note your designated shower location and suggested times. Athletes are encouraged to shower at their earliest convenience following competition, unless otherwise stated. Below is a chart confirming the venue that each sport/gender will be showering at.

17 Shower Schedule

Sport (Female) Shower Venue Sport (Male) Shower Venue Alpine Skiing Shell Place (MIP) Alpine Skiing Shell Place (MIP) - - SMS Equipment Baseball Stadium Stadium Dressing - Home Team Rooms Dressing Rooms Archery Shell Place (MIP) - Archery Shell Place (MIP) Indoor Turf Dress- - Indoor Turf ing Rooms 3, 4, 5 Dressing Rooms & Female Change 1,2 & Male Change room room Artistic Suncor Community Artistic Sister Mary Phillips Gymnastics Leisure Centre Gymnastics (MIP) - Nexen Coaches Energy Field House Dressing Rooms 1,2,3 & Syncrude Aquatics Centre Badminton Anzac Rec Centre Badminton Anzac Rec Centre Dressing Rooms & Dressing Rooms & Holy Trinity High Ecole McTavish School Biathlon Holy Trinity High Biathlon Ecole McTavish School Boxing Westwood YMCA Change Rooms Cross Country Shell Place (MIP) Cross Country Shell Place (MIP) - Skiing - SMS Equipment Skiing Baseball Stadium Stadium Dressing Dressing Rooms 1-5 Rooms Curling Suncor Community Curling Suncor Community Leisure Centre Leisure Centre (MIP) - Members (MIP) - Members Change room & Change room & Syncrude Aquatics Syncrude Aquatics Centre Centre Fencing Holy Trinity High Fencing Westwood YMCA School Figure Skating Frank Lacroix - Dressing Rooms

18 Shower Schedule Continued Sport (Female) Shower Venue Sport (Male) Shower Venue Freestyle Skiing Shell Place (MIP) Freestyle Skiing Shell Place (MIP) - - SMS Equipment Baseball Stadium Stadium Dressing - Away Team Rooms Dressing Rooms Hockey - Female Casman Centre - Hockey - Male Suncor Community Dressing Rooms Leisure Centre (MIP) - Dressing Rooms Hockey - Female Westwood YMCA Coaches - Men's Change Room Judo Suncor Community Judo Suncor Community Leisure Centre Leisure Centre (MIP) - Nexen Ac- (MIP) - Nexen Field tivity Field House House Dressing Dressing Room 1 & Rooms 6&7 & Syncrude Aquatics Syncrude Aquatics Centre Centre Ringette Anzac Rec Centre Ringette Coaches Anzac Rec Centre Dressing Rooms Male Change room & Sister Mary Phillips School (Sunday) Snowboarding Shell Place (MIP) Snowboarding Ecole McTavish - SMS Equipment Stadium Dressing Rooms Speed Skating Suncor Community Speed Skating Suncor Community Leisure Centre Leisure Centre (MIP) - Syncrude (MIP) - Syncrude Aquatics Centre Aquatics Centre Squash Suncor Community Squash Suncor Community Leisure Centre Leisure Centre (MIP) - Members (MIP) - Members Change room & Change room & Syncrude Aquatics Syncrude Aquatics Centre Centre Synchronised Suncor Community Swimming Leisure Centre (MIP) - Syncrude Aquatics Centre

19 Shower Schedule Continued

Sport (Female) Shower Venue Sport (Male) Shower Venue Volleyball Syncrude Sport & Volleyball Syncrude Sport & Wellness Centre Wellness Centre Dressing Rooms Dressing Rooms 1-8 1-8 Wrestling Syncrude Sport & Wrestling Syncrude Sport & Wellness Centre Wellness Centre Women’s Varsity & Men’s Varsity & Member Change- Member Change- room room

Athlete Weigh-Ins

Wrestling: Weigh-Ins take place at Shell Place at MacDonald Island Park (MIP) in change rooms adjacent to Indoor Turf Field House. 4 p.m. – 6 p.m. Friday, February 16

Boxing: Weigh-Ins take place at the Boxing Athlete Village and Sport Venue, Westwood Community High School. 7 a.m. – 8 a.m. Saturday, February 17 & Sunday, February 18

Judo: Weigh-Ins take place at the assigned Athlete Villages prior to going to the Shell Place Food Centre at MIP for breakfast. 6:30 a.m. – 7:30 a.m. Saturday, February 17 & Sunday, February 18

20 ATCO Torch Relay

ATCO Torch Relay Opening Ceremony - 2 p.m. Poplar Crescent (along Franklin Avenue, Fort McMurray)

We officially kick off the Games weekend with the ATCO Torch Relay. The torch will be lit in a ceremony at Poplar Crescent before it travels through the downtown core and enters MacDonald Island Park.

The final leg of the relay will take place during the Opening Ceremonies starting at 7 p.m. in the Shell Place Baseball Stadium at MIP. Join all of our honoured ATCO Torch Relay athletes in celebrating the official start to the 2018 Wood Buffalo Alberta Winter Games. IT'S GAMES TIME!

21 2018 Wood Buffalo Alberta Winter Games Opening Ceremonies: presented by ATCO

Friday, February 16, 2018 at 7 p.m. (pre show: 6:30 p.m.) Marshalling - 5 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. Shell Place Indoor Turf Field House at MIP • All Athletes must make their way to the Shell Place Indoor Turf Field House by 6 p.m.

What should I bring? Please make sure you have the following items with you: ● • Your accreditation. ● • Warm clothing - remember that the Opening Ceremonies are outdoors and you will need to dress accordingly for Northern Alberta winter conditions. ● • Zone ID Hoodie & Toque - required to be worn during Opening Ceremonies. DO NOT bring any additional items unless you can carry them on you. There will not be anywhere to store your items and you will not be returning to the marshalling area after the Opening Ceremonies.

What will happen at athlete marshalling? Volunteers will assist in getting all participants grouped into their zones. You will also receive zone-specific items needed for the Opening Ceremonies. It is important that everyone listen to the directions that will be announced so that we can get the parade of athletes into the stadium in a safe and timely manner. Once the parade of athletes begins, you will follow a Games Ambassador and your Zone banner to the Opening Ceremonies field.

22 ALL OF THE LIGHTS

OPENING CEREMONIES

Shell Place Baseball Stadium at MacDonald Island Park (Outdoors) February 16, 2018 - 7 p.m. – 8 p.m.

Presented by:

The 2018 Wood Buffalo Alberta Winter Games Opening Ceremonies, Sponsored by ATCO is a high energy hip hop party! Featuring a DJ Battle, Lady Saint (a local hip hop artist), dancers, and more, the energy is going to be electric! The ceremonies will close off with the final leg of the ATCO Torch Relay and the lighting of the Alberta Games Cauldron.

23 What happens after the Opening Ceremonies? Follow the directions of the announcer and volunteers who will lead you out of the stadium to your buses. REMEMBER: make sure you board the correct bus - look at the Village location identified on the front of your accreditation tag and note all signage.

Coaches & Officials Information

Sport Specific Conference Calls Contact your Provincial Sport Coordinator for scheduled date - All Head Coaches. Pick up of Zone ID will take place February 8 or 9 at designated location.

Sport Technical Meeting (if required by Sport) Friday, February 16 MacDonald Island Park (Suncor Community Leisure Centre/Shell Place) – immediately following Opening Ceremonies.

Technical meetings are for the Zone Head Coach, Sport Head Official and Sport Chair. You will be contacted directly regarding the details of your meeting by your Provincial Sport Coordinator. Transportation will be available back to the Athlete Villages and Technical Official hotels following the meetings.

24 Closing Awards Presentation

Location: Nexen Energy Field House #1, Suncor Community Leisure Centre at MIP Monday, February 19 Time: 2 p.m.

All zones will come together one last time before the 2018 Wood Buffalo Alberta Winter Games are officially closed.

We want to celebrate the new friendships, great experiences, and the accomplishments of all athletes during the weekend. Three awards will be handed out during this time:

Minister’s Cup - The Minister’s Cup is awarded to the zone showing the greatest improvement from one Alberta Games to the next (since 2016 in Medicine Hat);

Alberta Cup - The Alberta Cup is awarded to the zone achieving the most medal points for sports in the Games. (Three points are awarded for each gold medal, two points for each silver medal, and one point for each bronze medal.)

Spirit of Sport Award - The Alberta Spirit of Sport Award is presented to the zone which best demonstrates the spirit of fair play, sportsmanship, team spirit and cooperation on and off field.

When the Closing Awards are complete, please follow the directions of the announcer and volunteers to pick up your luggage, if you have not already done so.

Then proceed to board the external transportation bus with the same number on it that you arrived on.

25 Sport Schedule Overview 2018 Alberta Winter Games

Competition Hours Sport Venue Sport Saturday Sunday Monday 9:00 AM 9:00 AM 9:00 AM Anzac Recreation Center Badminton 7:00 PM 6:00 PM 12:30 PM 8:00 AM 8:00 AM 8:30 AM Anzac Recreation Center 7:45 PM 7:30 PM 11:15 AM Ringette 5:15 PM 8:30 AM Frank Lacroix Arena 8:00 PM 11:30 AM Birchwood Trails/Frank Spragins 10:00 AM 10:00 AM 10:00 AM Cross Country Skiing School 2:00 PM 12:30 PM 11:45 AM 8:00 AM 8:00 AM 8:00 AM Casman Centre 10:30 PM 10:15 PM 12:15 PM Hockey - Female Suncor Community Leisure Center 7:45 AM (MIP) 9:45 AM 9:00 AM 9:00 AM 9:00 AM Father Mercredi High School Fencing 5:30 PM 5:30 PM 11:30 AM 12:40 PM 11:30 AM Frank Lacroix Arena Figure Skating 7:45 PM 5:00 PM 9:30 AM 9:30 AM 9:30 AM Fort McKay Arena Speed Skating 4:15 PM 2:00 PM 11:15 AM 9:45 AM 9:30 AM 8:30 AM Fort McMurray Gun Range Biathlon 2:00 PM 2:00 PM 12:00 PM 9:30 AM 9:15 AM 9:00 AM Archery 4:45 PM 6:30 PM 12:30 PM 9:30 AM 9:30 AM Artistic Gymnastics 5:15 PM 1:15 PM 8:30 AM 8:30 AM 8:30 AM Curling 6:00 PM 5:30 PM 1:00 PM Suncor Community Leisure Center 8:00 AM 8:00 AM 7:45 AM Hockey - Male (MIP) 9:00 PM 10:15 PM 12:30 PM 10:15 AM 10:15 AM Judo 3:00 PM 4:00 PM 9:00 AM 9:00 AM 9:00 AM Squash 4:00 PM 4:00 PM 11:00 AM Synchronized 12:00 PM 10:00 AM 9:00 AM Swimming 5:15 PM 3:45 PM 11:00 AM 8:00 AM 8:00 AM 8:00 am Volleyball Syncrude Sport & 7:00 PM 4:45 PM 12:30 pm Wellness Centre 8:30 AM 8:30 AM Wrestling 6:00 PM 3:30 PM 1:00 PM 1:00 PM Westwood Community High School Boxing 4:00 PM 4:00 PM 10:30 AM 10:00 AM 10:00 AM Alpine Skiing 3:15 PM 3:15 PM 12:00 PM 10:35 AM 10:40 AM Vista Ridge Ski Hill Freestyle Skiing 4:00 PM 3:30 PM 10:30 AM 10:35 AM Snowboarding 3:00 PM 3:30 PM This is tentative schedule as of January 2018, it is subject to change

26 Results & Medals

2018 Wood Buffalo Alberta Winter Games results will be posted at each Sport Venue and on our website.

Please visit www.albertawintergames.ca for the most up-to-date results information. Results can be viewed by sport, or individual.

Medals are specifically designed for the Alberta Games. They will be awarded to the top three individuals, or teams in their sport. Medal presentations will be sport specific and will be awarded following a final heat, match, or game.

27 Food Services Shell Place Food Centre Hours LOCATION: MacDonald Island Park

Friday, February 16 Dinner: 3:45 p.m. – 6 p.m.

Saturday, February 17 Breakfast: 5:30 a.m. - 9:30 a.m. Lunch: 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. (only available to participants competing at MIP - Suncor Community Leisure Centre/Shell Place). All other lunches to be served at competition venue, see Offsite Lunches below. Dinner: 4:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.

Sunday, February 18 Breakfast: 5:30 a.m. - 9:30 a.m. Lunch: 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. (only available to participants competing at MIP - Suncor Community Leisure Centre/Shell Place). All other lunches to be served at competition venue, see Offsite Lunches below. Dinner: 4:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.

Monday, February 19 Breakfast: 5:30 a.m. - 9:30 a.m. Brunch: 11 a.m. – 2 p.m.

Off-Site Lunches (sport venues outside of MIP - Suncor Community Leisure Centre/Shell Place) Saturday, February 17 & Sunday, February 18 from 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. (served at each venue)

Special Dietary Needs Specific dietary requests are to be identified prior to arriving for the Games. Participants will submit dietary restriction information to the Alberta Sport Connection as part of the Participant Registration process. Vegetarian, Gluten Free and Dairy Free items will be available and clearly identified at the Food Centre and individual lunch centres. All food items at the Games are nut free.

28 Transportation

External Transportation (Arrivals) : Friday, February 16 Participants will arrive at the In Person Registration Centre, located at the Syncrude Sport & Wellness Centre via the external bus system or by personal vehicle from various locations within the eight Zones of the province.

Following registration, athletes, coaches and chaperones will re-board their external Zone bus or personal vehicle and be taken to their assigned Athlete Village. A Games Ambassador will board the bus with you to assist in answering any of your questions.

Internal Transportation: Friday, February 16 - Monday, February 19 Daily schedules will be posted at the designated entrance/exit at each Athlete Village. Each day buses will transport athletes, coaches and chaperones from their Athlete Village to the Food Centre and their respective sport venues and/or special events.

All internal buses will be clearly marked throughout the Games to identify where each bus is going (Athlete Village, Sport Venue, Food Centre, etc.).

External Transportation (Departure): Monday, February 19 Participants will put their luggage in a designated storage area located at the Suncor Community Leisure Centre at MIP according to their zone bus number prior to breakfast on Monday morning.

Throughout the morning, participants will be requested to load their luggage onto their assigned Zone bus as the buses arrive in preparation for departure. Upon completion of competition and the Closing Awards, participants will board their assigned Zone bus and attendance will be taken prior to departure.

29 Coaches, Chaperones & Officials Event

PyeongChang 2018 Viewing Party: Sponsored by Boston Pizza Sunday, February 18 Miskinaw Ballroom, Suncor Community Leisure Centre at MacDonald Island Park 6:30 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.

Please join us for an informal night where you will have the opportunity to enjoy pizza and snacks from Boston Pizza, chat with fellow coaches, chaperones, and officials, and watch the XXIII Olympic Winter Games on a large screen in a comfortable setting. Dress - Casual

Shuttles will be available throughout the evening for Technical Officials back to their hotels. Coaches must travel back to the Village with their athletes via internal transportation. All transportation will be available at the main entrance of the Suncor Community Leisure Centre at MIP.

30 Sponsored by

GO FOR GOLD!

Athlete Dance - Sunday, February 18, 2018 Time: 6:30 pm - 9:30 pm Location: Suncor Community Leisure Centre at MacDonald Island Park, Nexen Energy Activity Field House #2 DJ: QPID Crafts Station - 2nd Floor Concourse

Theme: Go for Gold! Bring out your brilliance and dance the night away with all of your new friends!

A coat check will be available so that you do not need to keep your winter wear with you. Please do not bring any valuables to the dance.

Volunteers will be helping out with a craft stations on the second floor of the Suncor Community Leisure Centre. Be sure to go up and let your creative side show! 31 Lost & Found

There will be lost and found boxes at the following locations:

1. All Sport venues - multiple boxes at Suncor Community Leisure Centre at MIP 2. All Athlete Villages 3. Food Centre 4. Polyclinic 5. Internal Transportation buses

During the Games, please check the boxes daily if you have lost an item. Alert your assigned Zone Chef and they will inform security of any particularly valuable items that have gone missing.

On the last day of competition, Monday, February 19, all items will be gathered from the lost and found locations and be moved to Luggage Storage at the SCLC. This is your last chance to claim your items in person.

Following Athlete Departure, all remaining items will be moved to the Games Office to be held for 30 days. Following March 19, items will be donated, discarded, or turned over the the RCMP.

32 Medical

All sporting venues will be staffed with medical personnel during competition hours. All medical volunteers will be identified by a red long sleeve shirt and medical arm band. Beside each field of play, a first aid post will be set up. Additionally, each venue will have a private treatment tent, provided by Finning, if further examination is required.

Transportation of Injuries Non-Urgent: Courtesy Car (6 a.m. - 11 p.m.), Security Patrol Car (between 11 p.m. - 6 a.m.) Urgent: Ambulance - 911

Please Note: Any athlete that requires medical attention either from the Polyclinic, or Hospital, must be accompanied by a Coach, or Chaperone at all times. Athletes are not permitted to use a Courtesy Car, or Security Patrol alone.

Polyclinic - Clearwater Physical Therapy (Suncor Community Leisure Centre at MacDonald Island Park) Phone Number: (780) 742-0005 ext 1 Friday, February 16: 4 p.m. - 9 p.m. Saturday, February 17 & Sunday, February 18: 6 a.m. - 11 p.m. Monday, February 19: 6 a.m. - 3 p.m.

33 Technical Officials Information

Registration: Friday, February 16, Noon – 8 p.m. Syncrude Sport & Wellness Centre - 9908 Penhorwood St, Fort McMurray, AB T9H 1L3

Food Centre Hours: all dinners will be served at the Shell Place Food Centre Feb 16: 3:45 p.m. – 6 p.m. Feb 17 & 18: 11 a.m. - 2 p.m., 4:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m. (Lunches will be provided at competition venue. All sports competing at MIP - Suncor Community Leisure Centre/Shell Place will eat lunch at the Food Centre) Feb 19: 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. (Brunch)

Hot breakfast for all Technical Officials will be provided at their designated hotel.

Technical Officials Transportation: Shuttle Service: a shuttle will be available from the Technical Official Hotels to the Food Centre for dinner. A complete schedule of shuttle services will be available upon registration.

Courtesy vehicles will be made available by the Host Society to all Technical Officials. Small groups will be accommodated. Larger groups requiring transportation to a sport venue may be assigned a van or a bus.

Courtesy Car Hotline: 780-750-8193 to reserve a pick-up. It is highly recommended to call in advance to book a pick-up as there are a limited number of vehicles available.

If you choose to rent a vehicle, please visit Hertz at: https://www.hertz.ca/rentacar/misc/index.jsp?targetPage=fort_mcmurray_car_rental.jsp Hertz is our preferred vendor for the Games and has a location at the airport upon arrival.

34 Ambassadors and Volunteers

Throughout all of the weekend, you will meet hundreds of volunteers who are there to help you whenever you need directions or have a question.

The Ambassadors are here to welcome you to the 2018 Wood Buffalo Alberta Winter Games. From the moment you arrive at the In Person Registration Centre until we wave goodbye at the end of the weekend, the Ambassadors will be available to help you. These special volunteers are recognized by their orange jackets, grey long sleeve shirt, and speckled toques and scarves.

Other important volunteers will be available to help you while you are at any of the Games venues. You can identify the Games volunteers by their uniform colour:

General Volunteer Uniform Medical volunteers will have the same uniform with a red 1/4 zip shirt. Security volunteers will have the same uniform with a black 1/4 zip shirt.

Ambassador Volunteer Uniform

35 Admissions

Tickets are now on sale for all 2018 Wood Buffalo Alberta Winter Games events. Tickets can be purchase in person at the MacDonald Island Park Box Office at 1 C.A. Knight Way or online at: www.albertawintergames.ca

Event Adult Youth Senior

Opening $25.00 $20.00 $20.00 Ceremonies

Weekend Pass (Includes all three $35.00 $25.00 $25.00 days of competition)

Saturday $15.00 $10.00 $10.00 Competition Pass

Sunday $15.00 $10.00 $10.00 Competition Pass

Monday $15.00 $10.00 $10.00 Competition Pass

Tickets include access to any sporting events on the chosen date, with the exception of snow sports at Vista Ridge*. *Tickets are not required at Vista Ridge, however, a walker fee or a chairlift fee for skiers will need to be paid for those attending.

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Alpine Skiing // Archery // Artistic Gymnastics // Badminton // Biathlon // Boxing // Cross Country Skiing // Curling // Fencing // Figure Skating Freestyle Skiing // Hockey // Judo // Ringette // Snowboarding // Speed Skating // Squash // Synchronized Swimming // Volleyball // Wrestling Competition Venues

Sport Venue(s) Alpine Skiing Vista Ridge - All Seasons Park Archery Turf Field House at Shell Place (MIP) Suncor Community Leisure Centre (MIP) - Artistic Gymnastics Field House #2 Badminton Anzac Recreation Centre Biathlon Fort McMurray Gun Range Boxing Westwood Community High School Cross Country Skiing Birchwood Trails Suncor Community Leisure Centre (MIP) - Curling Curling Rink Fencing Father Patrick Mercredi High School Figure Skating Frank Lacroix Arena Freestyle Skiing Vista Ridge - All Seasons Park Hockey - Female Casman Centre Suncor Community Leisure Centre (MIP) - Hockey - Male Arenas 1 & 2 Suncor Community Leisure Centre (MIP) - Judo Field House #1 Ringette Anzac Recreation Centre & Frank Lacroix Arena Snowboarding Vista Ridge - All Seasons Park Speed Skating Fort McKay Arena Suncor Community Leisure Centre (MIP) - Squash Squash Courts Suncor Community Leisure Centre (MIP) - Synchronized Swimming Syncrude Aquatic Center Volleyball Syncrude Sport & Wellness Centre Wrestling Syncrude Sport & Wellness Centre

37 Get your... GAMES WEAR!

GAMES MERCHANDISEFEBRUARY 17 - 19, 2018 LOCATIONS: Location 2: Location 1: Syncrude Sport & Wellness Centre MacDonald Island Park Sat: 8 a.m. - 7 p.m. Fri: 12 p.m. - 8 p.m. Sun: 8 a.m. - 6 p.m. Sat: 9:30 a.m. - 9:30 p.m. Mon: 9 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. Sun: 10 a.m. - 10 p.m. Mon: 9 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.

POP-UP SHOPS Opening Ceremonies - Shell Place: February 16, 6 p.m. - 9 p.m. Vista Ridge: February 17, 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. Anzac: February 17, 2 p m. - 6 p.m. Fort McKay: February 18, 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. Casman Centre: February 18, 4 p.m. - 8 p.m. Volunteer Appreciation: February 19, 6 p.m. - 9 p.m.

38 Cultural Events

Local artists and performers will delight guests with free activities throughout the weekend!

Suncor Community Leisure Centre at MacDonald Island Park: Pop Up Performances: (Saturday/Sunday 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.) Enjoy musical performances and dance styles from around the world. There will be something for everyone to enjoy.

Crafts and Activities: (Saturday/Sunday 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.) ● • Design your own puck - design your own hockey puck and take it home with you! ● • Traditional Cree & Dene Hand Games - experience traditional Cree & Dene Hand Games. ● • Community Art Project, facilitated by a local artist - add your creative mark on a community art piece that will become a lasting legacy of the 2018 Wood Buffalo Alberta Winter Games (this project will continue on Monday, 10 a.m. - noon).

Total Aboriginal Interpretive Trail Guided Tours: (Saturday/Sunday 1 p.m.) Join the McMurray Metis on a guided tour of the Total Aboriginal Interpretive Trail. Hear stories about this land and enjoy the public art pieces that are found throughout the trail. We will end off with hot chocolate and Bannock. Dress Warm!

Anzac Cultural Programming, presented by CNOOC Nexen, Anzac Recreation Centre: Pop Up Performances: (Saturday/Sunday 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.) Enjoy musical performances and dance styles from around the world. There will be something for everyone to enjoy.

39 Crafts and Activities: (Saturday/Sunday 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.) ● • Design your own puck - design your own hockey puck and take it home with you! ● • Traditional Cree & Dene Hand Games - experience traditional Cree & Dene Hand Games. ● • Community Art Project, facilitated by a local artist - add your creative mark on a community art piece that will become a lasting legacy of the 2018 Wood Buffalo Alberta Winter Games.

Fort McKay Arena: Pop Up Performances: (Saturday/Sunday 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.) Enjoy musical performances and dance styles from around the world. There will be something for everyone to enjoy.

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