2017 BC Championships

Prince George Minor Hockey Association March 18th – 23rd

“Lead, Develop and Promote Positive Lifelong Hockey Experiences”

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Welcome to the 2017 Midget Tier 1 BC Championships! Your host for the week is the Prince George Midget Tier 1 Cougars. We welcome your team, players and families to Prince George and look forward to hosting you. In this Welcome Package, you will find information about the following:  Our Community  Championship Contacts  General Championship Information  Accommodations  Kin Centre Arenas  Restaurants  Points of Interest  Skate Sharpening & Sports Stores  Transportation  Medical Information & Emergency Planning If you have any questions, please contact Liza Arnold lryan01@.net (250-565-4698). Feel free to call or text during the Championships if you have any questions or concerns.

Good luck to all teams and players, PG Midget Tier 1 Cougars

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CONTACT INFORMATION:  Prince George Minor Hockey Association - (250) 563-0303

o Street Address . 2187 Ospika Blvd . Prince George, BC . V2M 1W1

o Mailing Address . P.O. Box 2242 . Prince George, BC . V2N 2J8

GENERAL CHAMPIONSHIP INFORMATION:  Host Association Championship Contact o Liza Arnold (250) 565-4698 or [email protected]

 BC Hockey Representative – TBA

 Schedule of Events – o Times and Locations to be confirmed . March 18th Travel Day . March 19th Banquet and Guest Speaker Coaches Meeting (prior to banquet) . March 20 – 23rd Championship Games

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COMMUNITY INFORMATION: http://www.hellobc.com/prince-george.aspx Prince George is the largest city in Northern British Columbia, and it is located centrally in the provinces. Here you will find the amenities of a larger city along with instant access to picturesque wilderness and outdoor activities, including hiking, fishing, and golf and camping. Prince George is situated where the Nechako River joins the Fraser River near the center of British Columbia. The north-south Highway 97 and the east-west Highway 16 intersect at Prince George. The City is also the junction of the British Columbia and Canadian National Railways. Variety is the spice of life in this city. Take in any number of theatre or musical performances, attend a local festival, learn about the city’s history or visit its heritage sites, or take in any number of local attractions. Dining and accommodation options are diverse in Prince George. And when entering the city, be sure to wave at “Mr. PG” – a whimsical 8.2m/27ft tall statue, who stands at the junction of Highways 97 and 16, waving his flag. Prince George is situated where the Nechako River joins the Fraser River near the center of British Columbia. The north-south Highway 97 and the east-west Highway 16 intersect at Prince George. The City is also the junction of the British Columbia and Canadian National Railways.

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OUR FIRST NATIONS HISTORY: http://www.tourismpg.com/first-nations

Before Europeans arrived, the Carrier Nation lived in this area. The local band was known as Lheidli T’enneh, and they lived at the junction of the Fraser and Nechako Rivers. The translation of the word Lheidli means "where the two rivers flow together" and T'enneh means "the People". Eventually, the Grand Trunk Pacific purchased the traditional land from the First Nations, who were then moved to a reserve at Shelley.

The Lheidli T'enneh covers a vast traditional territory, stretching over an area of 4.3 million hectares, from the impressive Rocky Mountains to the beautiful interior plateau.

The Lheidli T'enneh community occupies four Indian Reserves totalling approximately 675 hectares within and adjacent to the City of Prince George. By managing resources in a sustainable manner and seeking new economic opportunities, this First Nations community is keen to expand their participation on the wider global economy.

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KIN CENTRE ARENAS

2187 Ospika Boulevard South, Prince George, BC, V2N 6Z1

The Kin Centre is a versatile complex complete with three arenas that hosts numerous hockey clubs, figure skating, lacrosse, and inline and ball hockey. This 50,000 square foot complex is ideal for hosting tournaments and is located in the heart of Exhibition Park. Connected to the Kin Centre is the CN Centre, a 6000 seat arena with full amenities and services. The newly updated Kin Centre, along with the CN Centre, represents the only arena in BC with two Olympic-to-NHL-size convertible rinks.

Prince George has a total of 6 arenas - more than enough to accommodate any number of hockey teams and players or any other arena sport, no matter what their needs and desires. The Kin Centre is only minutes away from the downtown, shopping centres, accommodations, and other arena facilities.

Fast Facts

 Kin 1 - 85’ x 200’ ice surface, can expand to 100' x 200' (international dimensions) with 1000 bleacher seats  Kin 1 is also fully accessible for sledge hockey including see-through rink boards and level players' bench  Kin 2 - 85’ x 200’ ice surface with 400 bleacher seats  Kin 3 - 85' x 200' ice surface with 150 bleacher seats  Kin Lounge 35’ x 142’ with Concession and Upper Viewing Area  Parking for 3000  Change rooms, washrooms, officials rooms  P/A System  Score clocks

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TEAMS:  TBA

SCHEDULE:  TBA ACCOMMODATIONS:

 Coast Inn of the North  Prestige: Treasure Cove Hotel o 770 Brunswick Street o 2005 Hwy 97 S o (250) 277-4112 o (250) 614-9111

 Sandman Signature  Four Points Prince George o 2990 Recplace Dr. o 1790 Hwy 97 S o (250) 645-7263 o (250) 564-7100

TRANSPORTATION:  Prince George Taxi Service  Emerald Taxi o (250) 564-4444 o (250) 563-3333

 Prince George Transit System

o See Schedules and Maps o https://bctransit.com/prince- george/

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RESTUARANTS:

 Eurest Catering Services o (Catering at the Kin Centre) o Menu included at the end of this  Quizno’s package. o 1391 Central St o (250) 563-0102

 Earls o 1440 Central St E.  Subway th o (250) 562-1527 o 3371 8 Ave o (250) 562-8388

 Mr. Mikes o #146 3055 Massey Drive o 2216 Ferry Ave o (250) 562-8378 o (250) 562-1080

o 1010 Victoria St  Freshslice o (250) 562-5628 o 999 Central St W

o 250-563-5601  Menchie’s Frozen Yogurt

o 1600 15th Ave  Pizza o (250) 564-3222 o 3133 Westwood Dr.

o (250) 310-0001  Moxies

o 1804 Central St E.  Papa John’s Pizza o (250) 564-4700 o #103 1023 Central St o (250) 596-4020

 Booster Juice  o 5212 Domano Blvd o 841 W Central St. o (250-964-8865) o (250) 564-1221

o Pine Centre Mall Location also o 2500 Vance Road o (250) 562-1414

SKATE SHARPENING & SPORTING GOODS:  Custom Edge Sports o 1755 Ogilvie Street o (250) 563-2828

 Players Bench, The Hockey Source o 2366 Westwood Drive o (250) 564-6002 o On site store located between Kin 1 and 2

 Sport Chek (Pine Centre Mall) o 152 3117 Massey Drive o (250) 561-3002

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WHAT TO DO:  Famous Players 6: 172-1600 15th Ave.  Pine Centre Mall: 3055 Massey Dr.  Multiplayer Gaming Gamescape: 1980 Ospika Blvd  The Strike Zone Bowling & Cosmic Mini Golf: 2366 Westwood Drive  Prince George Aquatic Centre: 1700 George Paul Lane (Located beside Rotary Soccer Fields)  Four Seasons Leisure Pool: 775 Dominion Street  Outdoor Ice Oval: located behind Kin 2 (no hockey permitted – beautiful skate though)  UNBC Fitness Center: 3333 University Way

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Emergency Response Plan

Contact Liza Arnold (250) 565-4698 or Glynis Vennberg (250) 961-8457 if you have any injuries to report or if you are looking for additional First Aid Supplies (ice packs, Level 1 First Aid Kit etc.)

Dial 911 in an Emergency

Directions: Prince George Kin Center Arenas to University of Northern BC Hospital

CN/Kin Center Arenas University of Northern BC Hospital 2187 Ospika Boulevard South 1475 Edmonton Street Prince George, BC Prince George, BC V2N 6Z1 V2N 6Z1 (250) 561-7777 (250) 565-2000

Walk-In Clinic

Nechako Medical Clinic 761 Central St. W (250) 563-3399

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