- ALBERTA TEAM TALK - APPRECIATION NIGHT CEREMONIES Hosted by the Alberta Sport Connection and the Province of Opening Ceremonies Closing Ceremonies Alberta, the Team Alberta Appreciation event is to recognize the Friday, August 9 Sunday, August 18 tireless efforts of parents, coaches, managers and Provincial iPlex Kinetic Park Sport Association board and staff members in helping our 7:00 pm 4:00 pm athletes achieve their dreams. Sorry, athletes are not invited to this event. 2019 WCSG HOST STAGING NEWSLETTER JULY 2019 Phase I: Saturday August 10 Phase II: Wednesday, August 14 The City of is host to the 12th Western WELCOME TEAM ALBERTA 8:30 pm - 11:00 pm Canada Summer Games (WCSG). The WCSG is Jerry George, Team Alberta Chef de Mission Lyric Theatre the largest multi-sport event to be hosted in 227 Central Ave N, Swift Current Swift Current with 16 sports and over 1,700 Congratulations on being named to Team Alberta for the 2019 Western Canada Summer Games. You are about athletes and coaches from Canada’s three to enter into a time of competition, camaraderie and experience that you will remember for the rest of your lives. TEAM ALBERTA BACKER ITEMS western provinces (Alberta, Swift Current and the Host Society have spent the last few years planning and organizing to ensure you have a and Manitoba) and three northern territories memorable Western Canada Summer Games. Please show your appreciation during the Games to the thousands Get yours today! For parents, family members and Team (Yukon, Northwest Territories and Nunavut). Alberta supporters! of volunteers required to make them happen. Swift Current is extremely excited about the Wear Team Alberta gear too! Show your support for the team Games and are working hard to ensure you The information shared within this document and at the Team Alberta Staging Event will help you to prepare with a Team Alberta Men’s or Women’s t-shirt or ball cap. have a memorable Games. for the multi-sport Games experience. There is so much to see, do and experience at these Games so please Available by order form prior to Games and at Team Alberta embrace every moment. Appreciation Nights. WCSG MERCHANDISE All sizes not guaranteed, available on a first come, first serve basis. Like you, I am truly honoured to be a member of Team Alberta. I challenge you to stay healthy and remain focused and confident as Souvenirs and Games Gear you display your skills while striving for the podium or a personal best result. Please remember to wear your uniform proudly, be a $ great ambassador for our province and appreciate this once in a lifetime experience. Remember your great support system; family, $ The 2019 Western Canada Summer Games Host Society is 25 pleased to announce the addition of trendy and classic active friends and Team Alberta Mission Staff are cheering for you throughout your time in Swift Current. Welcome to Team Alberta and we 20 wear in a wide selection of colors and sizes. will see you in Swift Current! Check out the Host Society merchandise and accessories in person at the these sport venues and events. MISSION OFFICE IMPORTANT CONTACT INFO - Games Boutique at the Swift Current Mall Swift Current Composite High School Library Chef de Mission, Jerry George 587-989-4035 - Innovation Credit Union iPlex [email protected] Ass’t Chef de Mission, Steven Patrick 587-989-4037 - Riverside Park www.facebook.com/TeamAB Medical Liaison, Ula Naszynska 403-607-7357 SUPPORTER INFORMATION - SCCHS #TeamAB Media Liaison, Marc Majeau 780-991-5968 @GoTeamAB Parents or supporters are you in need of accommodation, Team Alberta Email [email protected] Games tickets, or other Games information? WHO ARE TANSI & RAVI? Team Alberta Website www.teamalberta.org Tickets are now on sale! Tansi & Ravi are the official MISSION STAFF Host Society Website www.2019WCSG.ca Please check the following website: www.2019WCSG.ca mascots for the 2019 WCSG. The Alberta Mission Staff mainly act as a liaison between their The sister/brother team are Visitors’ Information assigned sports, the Host Society and Team Alberta. Mission Staff ACCREDITATION white-tailed deer which is members also assist assigned sports prior to and during the Games. Swift Current is not a huge community so we encourage you to Saskatchewan’s official animal You will receive your accreditation tags from your book accomodations early. Campgrounds are also available. and is commonly seen in the Mission Staff Cell Number Sport Responsibility Mission Staff member during the Welcome Orientation www.tourismswiftcurrent.ca area of Swift Current. The Jerry George 587-989-4035 Chef de Mission when you arrive at the Athletes’ Village. You must wear it at all times. You will need it to enter the Athletes’ white-tailed deer exhibits many Steven Patrick 587-989-4037 Assistant Chef de Mission of the qualities and talents that Village, dining halls as well as competition venues. FESTIVALS Cam Berwald 587-989-3978 Soccer (Female), Golf are demonstrated by athletes. If you lose your accreditation you need to contact your Firelight Festival Tansi & Ravi are excellent runners, Rigel Carias 780-803-6738 Basketball (Female), Athletics Mission Staff so it can be replaced immediately. The Festival brings “to life” the summer tradition of gathering jumpers and swimmers. Tansi is a Michelle Deering 587-989-4023 Canoe/Kayak, Triathlon around a bonfire with various musicians, vendors, activities, Cree language greeting meaning, Perri Ford 403-923-5241 Mental Trainer #SOCIALMEDIA food trucks, and more! Festival admittance is free! “Hi, How are you?” and Ravi means Janet Guthrie 780-399-0945 Swimming, Athletics Follow us and share your competition and event highlights 5:00 pm - 11:00 pm @ Kinetic Park “delighted” in French. Peter Guthrie 780-904-8350 Cycling, Rowing leading up to and at the Games. • August 10: Energy Julie Hurd 780-838-5521 Softball (Female), Wrestling Team Alberta Hashtags & Handles • August 12: Roots #TeamAB @GoTeamAB Pat Lechelt 587-989-4025 Volleyball (Female) • August 14: Down on the Farm WCSG BACKGROUND Host Society Hashtags & Handles • August 16: Multicultural Marc Majeau 780-991-5968 Media/Social Media Liaison The Western Canada Summer Games is a multi-sport event held #2019WCSG @2019WCSG every four years. The Games provide development opportunities Rob Meckling 403-877-1867 Beach Volleyball, Volleyball (Male) RESULTS ONLINE for western amateur athletes to help them advance their Ula Naszynska 403-607-7357 Medical Liaison facebook.com/TeamAB @GoTeamAB skills preparing them for the Canada Games or national level Team Alberta results and team news will be available on our Kristina Segall 306-630-5288 Soccer (Male), Tennis competitions. WCSG have teams from Alberta, Saskatchewan, website: www.teamalberta.org Ruby Tang 403-830-9463 Softball (Male), Diving Manitoba, Northwest Territories, Nunavut and Yukon. The first Complete Games results will be available on the 2019 WCSG Games were held in 1975 in Regina. This is the fifth time that Michelle Toner 780-880-9746 Basketball (Male), Baseball Host Society website: www.2019WCSG.ca Saskatchewan will have hosted the Western Canada Games. Frank van den Berg 403-473-5603 Mental Trainer - ALBERTA TEAM TALK - - ALBERTA TEAM TALK - ✓ Participants MUST be at the bus departure locations 45 minutes PRIOR to departure time. ATHLETES’ VILLAGE FOOD SERVICES Personal vehicles can not be left at Departure Locations. ✓ All participants will be housed at Irwin School and Swift Current The Dining hall is located on the first floor of the SCCHS in the ✓ Teams will check in with the volunteers assisting with bus departures. Composite High School (SCCHS). cafeteria. ✓ Each participant is allowed one carry on (Team Alberta back pack), one personal luggage bag and sport equipment bag Irwin School - Female athletes, coaches, managers A grazing style menu will be available from 5:30 am to 11:00 pm (if applicable). Baggage tags will be provided to you on day of departure. SCCHS - Male athletes, coaches, managers daily. Specific meals will be available at the following times: ✓ Remember to wear your Team Alberta Walk Out Jacket when you arrive in Swift Current! • Anyone wishing to access their locked room should go to Breakfast 5:30 am – 9:00 am Lunch 11:00 am – 2:30 pm ✓ All busses will be stopping and food will be provided on the way to Swift Current. the Village Operation Centre to request a key runner who will open their room. The volunteer on duty will check your Dinner 5:30 pm – 9:00 pm accreditation against the rooming list. The key runner will Bags and equipment will not be allowed in TRAVEL TO THE GAMES TRAVEL FROM THE GAMES then accompany the participant to their room and unlock the the dining hall. Food and beverages from PHASE I PHASE I door. the dining hall are not permitted out of the • The Host Society will have a fitted sheet on every mattress cafeteria. Thursday, August 8 Departure Departure Arrival Tuesday, Arrival Departure Arrival along with a sleeping bag. The sleeping bag is a gift for each Lunch at Sport Venues (To Swift Current) Location Time Time August 13 Location Time Time participant. Please bring your own PILLOW & TOWEL(S). For athletes, coaches and managers Max Bell Centre Max Bell Centre • Accreditation tags are needed to enter the Athletes’ Village. not able to return to the Athletes’ Calgary Parking Lot NE Corner 7:15 am 2:00 pm Calgary Parking Lot NE Corner 4:00 pm 10:30 pm • Security is on site 24 hours / day Village for lunch due to competition 1001 Barlow Trail SE 1001 Barlow Trail SE • Quiet time is 11:00 pm. Curfew is 12:00 midnight. Coaches lunch will be brought to your venue. TRAVEL TOEllerslie THE Road GAMES TRAVEL FROMEllerslie THERoad GAMES Baptist Church 5:30 am 2:00 pm Edmonton Baptist Church 4:00 pm Midnight may set earlier curfews for their teams. 10603 Ellerslie Rd SW 10603 Ellerslie Rd SW • Light housekeeping services will be provided. Please keep your room clean. PHASE II PHASE II • No laundry services at Athletes’ Village. There are two MEDICAL SERVICES laundry services in Swift Current: Tuesday, August 13 Departure Departure Arrival Sunday, Arrival Departure Arrival The Polyclinic is located in SCCHS at the Athletes’ Village. (To Swift Current) Location Time Time August 18 Location Time Time Swift Current Laundry Basket: 306-773-9274 New Horizon Laundromat: 306-773-5512 Hours of Operation: 6:00 am - 10:00 pm Daily Max Bell Centre Max Bell Centre • Damages to any room will be reported to Mission Staff and The Polyclinic is available for athletes, coaches and managers Calgary Parking Lot NE Corner 7:15 am 2:00 pm Calgary Parking Lot NE Corner 5:30 pm 11:30 pm for medical and therapeutic purposes by physicians, nurses 1001 Barlow Trail SE 1001 Barlow Trail SE charged to the respective Provincial Sport Organization. and therapists. Other on-call services will be available, e.g. • Participants are reminded to be courteous to other athletes Ellerslie Road Ellerslie Road dentists. Edmonton Baptist Church 5:15 am 2:00 pm Edmonton Baptist Church 5:30 pm 1:00 am who will need rest in order to compete. 10603 Ellerslie Rd SW 10603 Ellerslie Rd SW Athletes must be accompanied by a coach, manager, or ALL Team Alberta participants MUST stay in the Athletes’ Mission Staff on their initial visit. A physician’s referral is Village for the duration of the Games. required for all services offered at the Polyclinic. Services are BAGGAGE TAGS TEAM ALBERTA UNIFORM available on a first come first serve basis. Taping will be available on a first come first serve basis at the Team Alberta participants will receive personal Walk Out Jacket, 2 Short Sleeve Shirts, Polyclinic prior to leaving for your sport venue. luggage and sport equipment tags. These tags will 2 Pairs of Shorts, Ball Cap and Backpack SPORT VENUES - PHASE I Participants will need to bring their own tape if they will be be provided to you at the bus departure locations. A few things to remember about your Team Alberta gear: Basketball (M/F) Innovation Credit Union iPlex/Swift Current Comp High School doing their own taping or would like kinesiotape. Please use these tags to ensure your bags are not mixed up with other provinces/territories. • Do NOT wear team clothing until Games departure day. Beach Volleyball Riverside Park Medical Liaison • Must wear the Team Alberta jacket when arriving in Swift Canoe/Kayak Lac Pelletier Regional Park Current. Ula Naszynska is Team Alberta’s Medical Liaison. She is the • Put your name on the inside of your clothing as there will be Cycling Various Locations link between the Host Society and Team Alberta. Although Ula is not allowed to treat athletes, she will offer expertise and Remember to also place an identification tag in hundreds like yours. Soccer (M/F) O.M. Irwin School/Swift Current Comp High School • Do NOT trade clothing until after completion of sport competition observe athletes if necessary. Injured athletes should proceed your luggage in case your tags are torn off. Softball (M/F) City Recreation Complex (Phase 1) or Games Closing Ceremonies (Phase 2). to the Polyclinic. Swimming Swift Current Aquatic Centre/Sask Landing Provincial Park WHAT TO BRING ATHLETES’ SPORT VENUES - PHASE II • Team Alberta clothing and backpack ENTERTAINMENT • Sport competition clothing and equipment Athletics Swift Current Comp High School • Personal medications & Alberta Health Care card EQUIPMENT STORAGE Baseball Mitchell Field Athletes’ entertainement areas are in both schools and Diving Swift Current Aquatic Centre • Pillow Larger sport equipment e.g. bikes, accessible to both genders. • Towels competition wheelchairs, will be stored Golf Chinook Golf Course at the Team Alberta storage container Rowing Lac Pelletier Regional Park • Personal toiletries at the athletes’ village. Golf clubs, Tennis Riverside Park • Watch/alarm clock boats and triathlon bikes will be stored at the sport venue. Smaller equipment Triathlon Sask Landing Provincial Park INTERNAL TRANSPORTATION • Charging cords e.g. gloves, uniforms, etc., will be Volleyball Detailed bus schedules will be provided upon your arrival at stored in the participant’s room. Innovation Credit Union iPlex • Lock for lockers Indoor (M/F) the Games. Please leave electronics and valuables at home. Wrestling Swift Current Comp High School If you don’t need it, don’t bring it!