2020 TraCk & FIELD naTIOnaL CHaMPIOnSHIPS InFORMaTIOn BULLETIn

2020 Track & Field National Championship University of - March 5-7, 2020 Bulletin #1

SECTION 1:

GENERAL INFORMATION 1. ORGANIZING COMMITTEE

Address: 2-420 Van Vliet Complex, , AB T6G 2H9 Fax: (780) 492-7307 Phone: (780) 492-5311 E-mail: [email protected] Web Site: www.athletics.ualberta.ca

POSITION NAME PHONE E-MAIL Technical Advisor Wes Moerman (780) [email protected] Associate Athletic Director Katie Spriggs (780) 492-7995 [email protected] Convenor Breanne Ferris (780) 492-5311 [email protected] Sponsorship & Events Jon Krywulak (780) 492-6933 [email protected] Medical Services TJ Mussbacher (780) 970-1077 [email protected] Communications Connor Hood (780) 492-7214 [email protected] Finance Marina Leyderman (780) 492-3048 [email protected] Ticketing John Holowaychuk (780) 492-9441 [email protected] Hospitality/Volunteers Kim Lo (780) 492-7752 [email protected] Results Vernon Schmid Awards & Ceremonies Alumni Liaison Tawana McLeod (780) 492-3534 [email protected] U SPORTS Manager Scott Ring 905-508-3000 [email protected] National Championships #244 Cell: 416-553- 6121

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2. SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

*All times are local Tuesday, March 3, 2020 Teams arrive Times TBD Training time available

Wednesday, March 4, 2020 Teams arrive Times TBD Training time: detailed schedule below Times TBD U SPORTS Coaches Meeting Times TBD Technical Meeting

Thursday, March 5, 2020 Times TBD Training time available Times TBD U SPORTS Awards Brunch Times TBD Media availability Times TBD Championship Competition

Friday, March 6, 2020 Times TBD Training time available Times TBD Championship Competition

Saturday, March 7, 2020 Times TBD Training time available Times TBD Championship Competition Times TBD Championships Awards Presentations

Sunday, March 8, 2020 Team Departures

3. COMPETITION SCHEDULE

**Note: All competition is held at the Universiade Pavilion Competition Schedule will follow in next bulletin.

4. PRACTICE SCHEDULE

Practice Schedule will follow in next bulletin.

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SECTION 2 PARTICIPATING TEAMS INFORMATION

1. ANCILLARY EVENTS

A. U SPORTS AWARDS BRUNCH Date: Thursday, March 5, 2020 Site: TBD Cost: TBD Schedule: TBD Dress Code: Business Additional Tickets: TBD Distance from Hotel: 4.3 km R.S.V.P. before in Google Form below: TBD

Universities with award nominees/winners must confirm their athlete’s attendance by completing the 2020 U SPORTS Track & Field Championships Team Accreditation & Event Ticket Google form (Google form coming soon). Please identify any individual dietary concerns when submitted your respective teams’ brunch ticket request.

B. CHAMPIONSHIP AWARDS PRESENTATIONS Date: Saturday, March 7, 2020 Site: Universiade Pavilion Schedule: TBD Distance from Hotel: 4 km

2. MEETINGS

A. TECHNICAL MEETING Date: Wednesday, March 4, 2020 Time: TBD Location: Universiade Pavilion, Van Vliet Complex Room: TBD Coffee & snacks will be provided

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B. U SPORTS COACHES MEETING Date: Wednesday, March 4, 2020 Time: TBD Location: Universiade Pavilion, Van Vliet Complex Room: TBD Attendance: Coaches Coffee & snacks will be provided

3. MEDIA INFORMATION

A. MEDIA AVAILABILITY

Date: Thursday, March 4, 2020 Time: TBD Location: TBD Room: TBD Requirements: Award Recipients & respective Coach representative

B. MEDIA ACCREDITATION

Please contact Connor Hood at [email protected] or (780) 492-7214. If you are a visiting Sports Information Director, please ensure you are registered with your team through the Team Accreditation & Event Ticket Google form in Ancillary Events (1.) above. Google form will be in next bulletin.

4. CHAMPIONSHIP HOTEL

U SPORTS policy 20.40.3.4.1: All participating teams and team personnel attending a U SPORTS Championship requiring accommodation must stay at the U SPORTS Championship designated host hotel.

A. CHAMPIONSHIP HOST HOTEL Hotel: The Westin Edmonton Address: 10135 100 Street Edmonton Website: https://www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/yegwi-the-westin- edmonton Phone: (780) 493-8909 Email: [email protected]

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Contact person: Liz Nash Rate: $129 Room Types: Two beds Amenities: Internet, bus parking & custom team meal menu pricing Distance from Competition Site: 4 km

B. OFFICIALS’ HOTEL Officials Hotel: Campus Tower Suite Hotel Address: 11145 87 Avenue Phone: (780) 431-4554 Distance from Competition Site: < 1 km Officials’ bookings will be managed through Host Committee directly

5. TRANSPORTATION

Teams will be responsible for securing their own transportation during the Championship. The following companies are available through the Edmonton International Airport: Enterprise (780) 980-2338 Avis 1 (800) 879-2847 Budget 1 (800) 661-7027 Hertz 1 (800) 263-0600 Thrifty 1 (800) 847-4389 National 1 (800) 227-7368

Light Rail Transit (LRT) transportation may be an option for some teams if traveling from the University campus to and from . Information on schedules and fares can be found at: https://www.edmonton.ca/edmonton-transit- system-ets.aspx

6. TEAM REGISTRATION AND ACCREDITATION

A. TEAM ACCREDITATIONS

Full names (not just first initial) and seed time performances as they appear in the rankings must be included. Entries will be accepted in one of two formats:

1) TrackieReg.com Details TBD.

2) HyTek File Details TBD.

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B. ACCREDITATION PICK-UP

Each team will receive accreditation passes for each participating athlete and coach. Five additional VIP passes will be available for Athletic Directors or University Presidents of participating teams. To register your team for accreditation and to receive a VIP pass, please complete the event accreditation and ticket order form that will be in the next bulletin by the specified deadline, TBD.

Accreditation passes will also be provided to non-participating head coaches.

Team packages will be available for pick-up at the Universiade Pavilion on Tuesday, March 3, 2020 from 3:30-6:30pm or Wednesday, March 4, 2020, from 12:30-6:00pm. All packages not picked up by 6:00pm on Wednesday evening will be brought to the technical meeting.

Please fill out the Team Accreditation & Event Ticket Google form in Ancillary Events (1.) above.

7. SPONSORSHIP

A. U SPORTS SPONSORS We encourage hosts and participating teams to help grow these important partnerships.

B. LOCAL SPONSORS TBD

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9. TECHNICAL INFORMATION

A. VENUE

Competition Site: Universiade Pavilion Playing Dimensions: 7 lane oval, 12 lane sprint straight away Scoreboard: Full electronic timing with Finishlynx timing system Floor/Field: Mondo, 7 lane oval, 12 lane sprint straight away, throws circles are concrete, warm up will be available in the Pavilion and in the Main Gym Seating Capacity: 6,000 Team Rooms: Shared change rooms provided with showers & washrooms Videoboard: TBD Parking: Varsity Lot or Stadium Car Park, $15.50/weekday & $5.50/weekend day

B. EQUIPMENT The shipping of pole vault poles to and from the Championship is the responsibility of the visiting team. If you wish to have your team poles sent directly to and from the University of Alberta, please use the following address and shipping information as this has been coordinated with our centralized Supply Management Services on campus.

Poles can be delivered directly to the University of Alberta via the following address information: Canada West Track & Field Championships Attn: Katie Spriggs Faculty of Kinesiology, Sport & Recreation University of Alberta 116 Street & 85 Avenue Edmonton, AB T6G 293

780-492-4122 (SMS office) or 780-492-7995 (Athletics)

C. UNIFORM LAUNDRY Towel service is provided by Facility Services. If you require a towel, there will be a rental cost and the Facility Services will require photo identification.

D. LOCKER ROOMS Participating teams will have access to the public locker rooms. Lockers will be available for day use, but you must supply your own lock. Due to risk of theft, valuables should not be left in these rooms.

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Athletes can access the Hansen Fitness and Lifestyle Centre by producing team and school identification at the time of entering the fitness centre.

10. MEDICAL SERVICES

The following information will clarify the medical and therapy services available during your stay at The University of Alberta during the USPORTS Track & Field Championships. TJ Mussbacher, Varsity Athletic Therapist will be the Tournament Medical Liaison & Contact for this championship. Should you have any questions, please contact me by phone (780-970-1077) or E-mail ([email protected]). We look forward to hosting you and your team on the University of Alberta campus.

Field ➢ A U of A Hosting Therapist (may be student or designated Varsity therapy staff ) may discuss the appropriate emergency action plan and protocol with the visiting medical staff Services when you arrive, prior to practicing at our facility, and again prior to competition time. The Provided Hosting therapist will be onsite to assist you at practices. A U of A Certified Athletic Therapist will be on site during all competitions. ➢ Hosting Medical Staff will act as a First Responder, to assist the visiting team’s medical staff for the duration of the tournament. This coverage will being with Wednesday March 4 practice time. Teams using our facility prior to March 4 should contact operations in the event of an emergency. ➢ A physician will be on call. No immediate physician services will be available on site. If you require the services of a physician, please contact me by phone to see if a consult can be arranged. Alternatively, Medicentres are listed below. ➢ If you do not have a dedicated medical representative or team therapist travelling with your team, please notify us prior to your arrival so that we can work with your team to determine who would be acting as team medical representative and/or to determine if any arrangements need to be made to assist in pre-practice/competition preparations. Fees may be forwarded to your institution regardless of whether medical services are utilized or not (as per Canada West Medical Policy & Procedures). Teams will be assessed this fee regardless of conference affiliation. ➢ All supplies must be provided by the visiting team or a charge back of supplies used will apply. For any supply requests needed during your stay here, please contact TJ. Emergency supplies will be track side to be used as the situation dictates. ➢ Should emergency transport to the Hospital be required, the EAP will outline the protocol via ambulance transport. The U of A will not be responsible for any charges associated with emergency transportation of visiting athletes, team staff or spectators. A list of local taxi or potential drivers will be available upon request. ➢ For Non-emergency transportation, the EAP will outline services to assist your athlete – these transportation costs will be the responsibility of the visitor requesting (visiting athlete or team member) payable at time of service provided. ➢ University of Alberta Staff, Students and affiliates will NOT transport an injured athlete.

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➢ Emergency equipment will be provided at the practice and competition venue site; the Emergency Host Therapist will review the list and location of supplies during Wednesday, Thursday Equipment and Friday practices, and again, prior to competition; ➢ Emergency telephone access at Facility Services desk; cell phones with Host medical staff. ➢ Ice & ice bags onsite; ➢ In case of emergency, the competition venue will have: Crutches; Quick & Speed splints (small and femoral); Blanket; Oxygen; AED (on NE wall); Spine board & accessories; Wound care supplies. Host Medical will outline to location of the equipment in the event of an emergency. ➢ Any costs associated with destruction of any equipment due to vandalism or misuse will be billed to the visiting team Athletics Program. ➢ For all visiting teams, a pre-practice and game preparation area for your athletes will be Clinic Space / available to all teams for the duration of the tournament. This area will be located in the Prep Area West area of the pavillion. Access to the Athlete Health Lab clinic space will NOT be provided unless coordinated with the Tournament Medical Liaison. ➢ There will be NO ACCESS to cold tubs, hydrocollators or hot packs during the tournament. Towels for therapy will NOT be provided. NO items are to leave the prep area for any reason. ➢ Recommend not to leave your therapy kit or personal belongings unsupervised. ➢ Teams are welcome to bring their own portable table and set up in the West area of the pavilion. Please keep belongings away from the track area

➢ Access to Athletic therapy or Physiotherapy staff may be available for visiting Clinical athletes requiring services. Services: ➢ Visiting athletes who request therapy assessment or treatment when at the tournament require prior written notification from their Head Therapist to TJ ([email protected]) ➢ Physician services may be provided only on an ‘On-Call’ basis. Visiting athletes Physician MUST have provincial health care information prior to accessing physician Services services. Quebec resident athletes will be required to pay for physician services. ➢ Local medi-centres allow walk-ins, with our without an appointment.

Injury ➢ CW Injury Report Form will be used for any injured athlete reviewed at Communication competition site. Copy given to injured athlete upon request.

➢ University of Alberta Hospital (114 Street & 87 Avenue) emergency department Hospital for medical or dental emergency. Note: There are other emergency hospitals or after-hours emergency care centres in the city that athletes may be transported to. Closest Medi- ➢ A copy of the nearest Medi-centre (Clinics – Medicentres) is available from host centres / Clinics therapist (www.medicentres.com) ➢ After-hours Emergency Care Centres: Northeast Community Health Centre (Open 24 hours): 14007-50 street, Edmonton Strathcona Community Hospital: 9000 Emerald Dr, Sherwood Park, AB T8H 0J3 Local Pharmacy ➢ Shoppers Drug Mart Open 24 hours ➢ 8210-109 Street, Edmonton AB, phone: 780-433-2424

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Important ➢ Emergency: 911 (from campus phone, dial 9 for outside service: 9-911) Phone Numbers ➢ If an ambulance needs to be called, please have the hosting therapist make the call. He/she will know who else needs to know the EAP has been activated. ➢ Medical Contact – TJ Mussbacher – 780.970.1077

Edmonton Taxi ➢ Co-Op Taxi 780-425-2525 Services: ➢ Yellow Cab 780-462-3456

11. HOSPITALITY ROOMS

A. VIPs/COACHES

Location: Universiade Pavilion Room: Van Vliet Complex Opening times: TBD Services: TBD Other relevant information: TBD

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SECTION 3 THE FANS CORNER

1. CITY GUIDE

A. ABOUT THE CITY

As the capital of Alberta, the city of Edmonton has a variety of activities to offer. . For more information, please visit: exploreedmonton.com

B. ATTRACTIONS

Distance from Name Location Type Comments venue 8882 170 St NW 11.1km Shopping/activities Telus World of Science 11211 142 St NW 6.7km Museum 13315 Buena Vista 9.7km Zoo Road & 87 Ave NW 9810 103a Ave NW 5.5km Museum Elk Island 54401 Range Rd 203 50km National Park

C. RESTAURANTS & BARS

Distance Name Location Type Website from venue Sherlock Holmes 8519 112 St NW 600m Pub thesherlockspubs.com Earls 8629 112 St NW 450m Family earls.ca Sugar Bowl 10922 88 Ave NW 1km Family thesugarbowl.org High Level Diner 10912 88 Ave NW 1.1km Diner highleveldiner.com Farrow 8422 109 St NW 1.2km Sandwiches farrowsandwiches.ca Remedy 8631 109 St NW 1.2km Café remedycafe.ca

C. EXPERIENCES & UPCOMING EVENTS

exploreedmonton.com/whats-on

www.edmonton.ca/attractions_events/schedule_festivals_events/events- calendar.aspx

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2. FAMILY & FRIENDS ACCOMMODATIONS

Hotel: Radisson Edmonton South Address: 4440 Gateway Blvd, Edmonton AB T6H 5C2 Website: www.radissonhotels.com Phone: 1 (866)-434-2824 Distance from competition: 6.4km

3. TICKETING INFORMATION

Information on ticketing coming soon.

4. ON-SITE FAN INFORMATION

A. ACCESS & PARKING

Access the event (Universiade Pavilion) through Van Vliet Complex 87th Ave & 114th Street NW, Edmonton Enter through the South West entrance of the building. Phone: 780-492-2327 (Customer Service Centre) or 780-492-3276 (Facility Services)

Parking (North Campus) Vehicles may park in any car park on campus at the regular daily and evening rates. For any questions or concerns regarding parking you can contact the Director of Parking Services at (780) 492-7275. Rates: Monday-Friday 6:00am-4:30pm is $15.50, 4:30pm-6:00am is $5.50, Saturday-Sunday is $5.50 Lots close to the Universade Pavilion: Varsity Lot, Stadium Car Park, Education Car Park and Jubilee Car Park For more information on parking locations, please visit: https://www.ualberta.ca/parking-services/lot-locations

B. SERVICES

ATM: located on the lower level of the Van Vliet Complex right next to the Sales office (1-213) and in the Students Union Building (SUB).

Emergency Information: Should you need immediate assistance, please notify the nearest event staff member, call campus security 780.492. 5050 or call 911.

Lost and Found: located in the Operations Office (W1-5 On the lower level of the Van Vliet Complex)

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Compliments, Comments and Concerns: Your voice is important to use and we value your feedback. We want to hear about you gameday experience. Ask one of the Event Staff to speak with a supervisor or email us at [email protected].

Lost Children: Please report lost children to the nearest event staff/supervisor. Any report will be acted on immediately to locate and return the person to his or her parent(s), guardian(s) or companion(s). A public announcement may be made in the case of an emergency.

Special Seating Arrangements: Located on the concourse.

Washrooms: Washrooms are located on the second level in the concourse, directly below the bleachers.

C. UNIVERSIADE PAVILION (BUTTERDOME)

The Universiade Pavilion is a 64,000 sq ft multi-purpose indoor complex that houses a seven-lane, 200 metre track with Mondo floor surface, long jump and pole vaulting areas, indoor soccer field, 4 basketball courts, 4 volleyball courts, 4 tennis courts, 4 badminton courts, a two-level bleacher seating with 5,500 capacity, locker rooms and multi-purpose spaces.