2009 MIDGET TIER 3 BC HOCKEY CHAMPIONSHIPS March 14 – 20, 2009

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AN EXPERIENCE THAT IS FUN AND SAFE!

TABLE OF CONTENTS

CONTACT INFORMATION -PLANNING COMMITTEE ...... 3 PLAYERS BANQUET ...... 4 COACHES , MANAGERS AND OFFICIALS MEETING ...... 4 OPENING AND CLOSING CEREMONIES ...... 5 BRENNAN PARK ARENA ...... 5 WELCOME TO SQUAMISH – YOUR HOST COMMUNITY ...... 6 SQUAMISH HISTORY ...... 6 ACCOMMODATIONS ...... 8 CAFES & RESTAURANTS ...... 9 ACTIVITIES & ATTRACTIONS ...... 11 ACTIVITIES & ATTRACTIONS ...... 11 NORDIC SPORTS ...... 11 FLIGHT -SEE ...... 11 MOUNTAIN BIKE & HIKE ...... 11 CLIMB ...... 11 BC MUSEUM OF MINING AT BRITANNIA BEACH ...... 11 WEST COAST RAILWAY HERITAGE PARK ...... 11 GARIBALDI 5 MOVIE THEATRE ...... 11 SPECIAL EVENTS DURING YOUR STAY ...... 12 MEDICAL FACILITIES ...... 12 SPORTS STORES ...... 12 SKATE SHARPENING ...... 12 TRANSPORTATION ...... 12 TAXI ’S...... 12 BUSES ...... 12 FERRIES ...... 12 HIGHWAY CLOSURES ...... 13 TOURISM SERVICES ...... 14

Contact information -Planning Committee

Chairperson: MICHELLE COOPER c. 604.839.4589 p. 604.898.4589 e. [email protected]

President SMHA: RON SANDER c. 604.905.8099 p. 604.898.1848 e. [email protected]

Sponsorship/Communications: DAVE THOMSON c. 604.848.4168 p. 604.815.5083 e. [email protected]

Opening/Closing Ceremonies: COLLEEN KOOP c. 604.892.1225 p. 604.898.2229 e. [email protected]

Hotel/Accommodations: TOURISM SQUAMISH p. 604.815.5084 tf. 1.877.815.5084 f. 604.815.5068 [email protected]

Players Banquet: KATRINA DOHERTY c. 604.892.4241 p. 604.892.9379 e. [email protected]

Ice Scheduling: Anne MacDougal p. 604.849.0820 e. [email protected]

Off Ice Official: JOE WEBBER c. 604.328.0856

Skills Competition: TODD CARRAT c. 604.892.4942 p. 604.896.0002 e. [email protected]

Arena Food & Hospitality: TIINA JOHANNSON c.604.815.9824 p.604.898.9039 e. [email protected]

Players Banquet

Quest University 3200 University Boulevard, Squamish, BC V8B 0N8

Saturday March 14, 6-8 pm Cafeteria

Players Banquet is for all players, coaches and on-ice officials. (Free for players and coaches) Includes: Dinner, Guest Speaker, Entertainment, Team Events and Prizes.

Parents Meet & Greet

Squamish Adventure Centre, Main Foyer 38551 Loggers Lane, Squamish BC

Saturday March 14, 6-8 pm

Includes Drinks, Appetizers and Door Prizes. Come out for an adult night! Live music & door prizes!

Siblings and youngsters movie night

Squamish Adventure Centre, Theatre 38551 Loggers Lane, Squamish BC

Saturday March 14, 6-8 pm

Bring out your younger kids and non-players to a supervised night; movie, drinks and snacks! Parents enjoy your time at Meet & Greet during this event!

Coaches, Managers and officials meeting

Saturday March 14, 4:45-5:30pm

Squamish Adventure Centre, Theatre 38551 Loggers Lane, Squamish BC

This meeting is mandatory for all coaches, team managers and on-ice/off-ice officials.

Please ensure you are on time, meeting will start promptly at 4:45 pm.

Opening and Closing Ceremonies

Opening Ceremonies : Sunday March 15, 7:30-8 pm

Brennan Park Arena (see page 7 for directions)

All teams are to be present in their jerseys, pants and shoes. Participation is required from all teams for Opening Ceremonies. (The 2 teams playing the first game must be dressed in hockey gear for Opening Ceremonies)

Come and celebrate our official kick-off to the 2009 BC Championships! Enjoy the team parade, local musical talent, native dance ensemble, guest speakers and more!

Closing Ceremonies : Friday March 20th immediately following the final game

Brennan Park Arena Brennan Park Arena With a dynamic and thriving ice sport culture in our community, Squamish takes great pride in the Brennan Park Recreation Centre Arena. Whether it is for hockey, figure skating, ringette or leisure skating we've got the ice surface and seating capacity you are looking for. • 85ft x 200ft ice surface • 4 dressing rooms • Bleachers seating capacity for 450 people • Standing capacity for 75 people

Driving Instructions

Squamish is located on Rt-99 in southwest , approx. 65 km north of .

Traveling North on Hwy 99: - Turn Right at Finch Dr (Industrial Way) Across from Tim Horton’s - Turn Left at the stop sign (Logger's Lane) - Turn Left into parking lot (approx 300m)

Traveling South on Hwy 99: - Turn Left at Finch Dr (Industrial Way) - Turn Left at the stop sign (Logger's Lane) - Turn Left into parking lot (approx 300m) **Always check for scheduled Road Closures due to construction on the Sea to Sky Highway**

Welcome to Squamish – Your Host Community Introduction to Squamish Squamish – Meaning Mother of the Winds in Coast Salish - is located halfway between downtown Vancouver, an hour to the south, and Whistler’s high alpine, forty minutes to the north. Squamish is where the ocean meets the mountains in Sea to Sky Country and lies at the crossroads between incomparable outdoor recreation and unforgettable West Coast culture - where rugged landscapes and stunning vistas come together to create unique and memorable adventures.

Squamish's popularity as a year-round destination for a myriad of activities has earned us the title of "Outdoor Recreation Capital of ". The geography and climate of the Squamish area offer not only tremendous physical beauty but also world-class recreation opportunities. From hiking, biking, climbing, skiing, snowboarding, bird watching, golfing and sightseeing to sailing, windsurfing, kayaking, white-water rafting and fishing there is truly something for everyone. Winter visitors can enjoy eagle viewing, flight seeing, backcountry skiing, snowshoeing, snowmobiling, fishing and horseback riding, to name just a few!

Besides the array of outdoor activities, people choose Squamish because the community is made up of diverse people that are working together to find a balance between work, nature, and themselves. Whether your pleasure is sport, nature, arts, or culture; you will find a unique authenticity of ingredients in the makeup of Squamish.

Whether you are arriving by plane, bus, car or train, the journey to Squamish is scenic and convenient. Highway 99 is well marked through the Vancouver area if you are driving, and Greyhound Canada offers regular service up the Sea to Sky Corridor. If you are flying into Vancouver International Airport (YVR), Pacific Coach Lines offers a direct shuttle from the airport to the Squamish Adventure Centre.

Squamish History To fully understand the Squamish Story, one needs to look back beyond the eras of logging and adventure tourism, past the human definition of time to capture events that happened thousands or millions of years ago, and sometimes kilometers above and below us. The Squamish landscape was, and is, under a constant battle of building itself up as small Pacific plates slide under the continental margin and under gravity driven agents of running water and flowing ice. The dynamic balance is eruption and erosion; fire and ice.

About 10,000 years ago, Howe Sound was being scourged by the recession of the last ice age and received its unique geologic character. (one of many volcanic centres in the Cascade Mountain Range which includes , 33 kilometers north of Squamish, Mount Meager northwest of Pemberton, Mount St Helens, Mount Baker and Mount Rainier in Washington) erupted forming a volcanic cone over the ice. When the ice receded the cone collapsed creating distinct landscape features that can be seen in Garibaldi Park today.

The Stawamus Chief, an old chamber of an ancient and the world's second largest monolith, was revealed as ice eroded the weaker rock.

After the volcanic eruption, the valley started to warm up. Glaciers began to melt, retreating up valleys and leaving behind vast moraines (rubble heaps of rock)— these can be seen in the high country of Garibaldi Park, above the Elaho, the Squamish and the Clendenning rivers. As the glacier on the west flank of Garibaldi Mountain receded the entire side of the mountain collapsed, leaving the Cheekeye Fan.

It wasn't long after the ice receded that the human touch left its print on the Squamish Story. Descendants of the aboriginal people who made the epic journey from Asia across the frozen Bering Strait and down the Alaskan Panhandle to Howe Sound, possibly as long as 5,000 years ago, still live in the area today. For millennia, the Sko-mish or hunted, trapped, fished and raised their families in this lush Valley.

Their adventure joins a European one on a rainy day in June 1792 when British Explorer Captain George Vancouver and his crew sailed their ship "Discovery" into Howe Sound's Darrell Bay, just south of Squamish. He met and traded with the local native people, which was a friendly encounter of great interest to both parties. The “Discovery” set sail the following day having names the area “Head of Howe Sound” after Lord Howe a prominent commander in the British Navy.

Today, the Squamish story continues to unfold. Changes in the viability and longevity of the province's forest industry and the increase in outdoor recreation and tourism related economies are ringing in even more dramatic change. This beautiful Valley is slowly being discovered as North America's premiere outdoor Mecca with unparalleled quality and quantity of outdoor activities to be explored.

For more information on squamish and all the wonderful things to do while there, please visit : • www.tourismsquamish.com • www.squamish.ca • www.whatsonsquamish.com • www.businesssquamish.com

Accommodations March break is a busy time of year in Squamish, save yourself time and contact Tourism Squamish to check up-to-date room availability and make your reservations. Contact us soon for special BC Hockey rates and to avoid disappointment. Contact Tourism Squamish 1.877.815.5084 [email protected]

August Jack Motor Inn

37947 Cleveland Ave., Squamish , BC www.augustjack.shaw.ca The August Jack has 38 rooms, 22 of which have kitenettes. There is complimentary coffee, ice,makers, and postcards. Facilities include ameeting room an a near by children’s park ($84- 145/night)

Executive Suites Garibaldi Springs Golf Resort

40900 Tantalus Road, Squamish, BC www.executivesuitesgaribaldi.com Experience BC’s newest golf resortm just 45 minutes norht of Vancouver on the spectacular Sea to Sky highway. Choose from one & two bedroom suites, most with fully equipped kitchen, fireplaceand stunning mountain views. Play a round of golf,relax in the pool or dine with friends. Experience it all at Executive Suites Garibaldi Golf Resort ($179-349/night)

Garibaldi Budget Inn

38012 Third Ave., Squamish, BC Enjoy a beautiful stay in downtown Squamish with panoramic views of the Squamish mountain – including the Chief. Clean, comfortable, and affordable. A block away from the town’s main road, Cleveland Avenue. Close to restaurants and shops. ($54-89/night.)

Howe Sound Inn & Brewing Company

37801 Cleveland Ave., Squamish BC www.howesound.com The Howe Sound Inn and Brwing Company is very pleasedto offer the following amenities and services: a 20 room Character Room Inn, fine restaurant, bre pub and patio, banquest and meeting facilities, sauna, recreational storage lockers, tours, films and speakers. Also hosting many events every month in the pub andmeeting lounges. ($109-119/ night)

Mountain Retreat Hotel & Suites

38922 Progress Way, Squamish, BC www.mountainretreathotel.com Canada Select 3 ½ star, full service hotel, indoor pool, hot tub, waterslide, fitness room a, and meeting facilities, New Wildwood Restaurant onsite. Located between donwtown Squmaish and Garibaldi Highlands providing easy access to both sides oftown. ($120-195/night)

Quest University www.questu.ca

3200 University Boulevard, Squamish, BC Quest University offers players and families new accommodations in the 'condo-style' housing on campus. There are only 21 rooms available, 19 rooms will accommodate 4 people with basic kitchen and 2 rooms accommodate 5 people and full kitchen facilities. Coin laundry located on each floor. (Contact Tourism for rates and more information)

Sea to Sky Hotel

40330 Tantalus Way, Garibaldi Highlands,BC www.seatoskyhotel.com Large Deluxe rooms all boast private balcomies with spectacular mountain views, coffee makers, haridryers, irons and boards. One bedroom sites have a fridge/microwave, 27” TV/VCR, and data ports .

Full servicefacility features the Midway Restaurant, a sauna, hot tub, fitness room, a clod beer and wine store, as well as the Grizzly Sports Bar for fun and dance. ($99-189/night)

Squamish Inn on the Water

38220 Highway 99, Squamish, BC www.innonthewater.com The Squamish Inn on the Water is located at the base of the famous Chief monolity. Features choice of waterfront suites, private or shared rooms,friendly staff who will help plan your activities, large fully equipped kitchen and dining room, separate home theatre with VCR and DVD, patio and balcony with views of the Chief, laundry and drying room, lounge with fireplace, high speed internet, lockers, storage and barbecue. ($29-139/night)

Cafes & Restaurants Whether you are looking for a romantic evening for two, a celebratory dinner with your friends and family or a quick bite there are a number of restaurants to choose from. Experience spectacular views, friendly service and above all great food. • Boston Pizza, 40167 Glenalder Pl, 604-898-5442 • Brackendale Bistro, 41707 Government Rd, 604-898-9211 • Chef Big D’s Deli, 38040 Cleveland Ave Squamish, 604-892-0224 • Dragon Terrace Chinese Food Restaurant, 38037B Cleveland Ave Squamish, 604-892-3717 • Fortune Kitchen, 40390 Government Road, 604-898-1811 • Lotus Gardens, 38180 Cleveland Ave, 604-892-5853 • Guiseppe Restaurant, 40330 Tantalus Way (in the Sea to Sky Hotel) • Mountain Burger House, 38198 Cleveland Ave, 604-892-5544 • North Beach lounge and Grill – Howe Sound Brewing Company, 37801 Cleveland Ave, 604- 892-2603 • Pepe & Gringos, 40359 Tantalus Way, 898-3606 • Rockwells Garibaldi Springs Golf Course, 40850 Tantalus Way • Squamish Valley Golf & Country Club, 2458 Mamquam Rd, 604-898-9691 • Sunrise Japanese Sushi, 40022 Government Rd, 604-898- • Sushi Goemon, 38105 2nd Ave, 604-892-9810 • Sushi Sen, 40382 Tantalus Way, 604-898-8235 • Watershed Grill, 41101 Government Rd, 604-898-6665 • White Spot, 410-1200 Hunter Place, 604-892-7477 • Wigan Pier, 40330 Tantalus Way, 604-898-3834 • Wildwood Restaurant & Lounge, 38922 Progress Way (in the Mountain Retreat Lodge) • Yianni’s Taverna, 38043 Cleveland Ave, 604-892-9696 • Parkside Restaurant, 36996 Cleveland Ave, 604-892-2273 • The Copper House Restaurant, 36599 Darrell Bay Road, at the old Klahanie (Roadhouse) Restaurant opposite Shannon Falls. Please call 604-898-1411 • The Cup Bistro & Deli, Tantalus Way, 40382, 604.898.5553

• The Nest, 51340 Government Road, Brackendale, 604.898.4444 • White Spot, 410-1200 Hunter Place Squamish, 604-892-7477

Mocha, Latte, Cappuccino! No matter where you are in Squamish you will always be within walking distance of a cafe. Choose from a number of quaint, cozy little cafes that will get your day started off right. Enjoy your breakfast while admiring local art, or if you’re in a hurry pop in for a take away lunch or pastry.

• Café Maya, 40775 Tantalus Rd, 604-898-2352 • Zephyr Café, Cleveland Avenue • Gelato Carina, 38078 Cleveland Ave, 604-815-4448 • Bean Brackendale, 41340 Government Rd, 604-898-2669 • Brackendale Bistro, 41703 Government Rd, 604-898-9211 • Brackendale Art Gallery & Tea House, 41950 Government Rd • Naked Lunch Café & Catering Co., 1307 Pemberton Ave (Chieftain Mall), 604-892-5552 • Onatah Coffee, 6-40437 Tantalus Rd, 604-898-5251 • Pause Café, 105-38551 Loggers Lane (Squamish Adventure Centre) 604-815-4996 • Starbucks Garibaldi Village, 105-40147 Glenalder Place, 604-898-9510 • Starbucks, Squamish, 510-1200 Hunter Place (in Squamish Station Mall), 604-892-4334 • Sunflower Bakery, 38086 Cleveland Ave, 604-892-2231 • Tim Horton’s, 38930 Progress Way, 604-815-4311

Activities & Attractions

Nordic Sports Strap on your skinny skis or snowshoes and hit the trails at the new Callaghan Valley facilities for an unforgettable Nordic excursion. More than 77 kilometres of trails are waiting for you just a few minutes from Squamish.

Arrive in Squamish early for a once in a lifetime chance to be a spectator at the world-class pre- Olympic World Cup Nordic ski events: March 4–7, 2009 IPC Biathlon and Nordic Skiing World Cup & Para Nordic skiing 2009 March 11–15, 2009 IBU World Cup Biathlon 2009

Flight-see Year-round there is no better way to experience our spectacular location and scenery than by air. Take to the skies on an incredible air tour to view the magnificent Tantalus Range. Get a stunning bird’s-eye view of the area’s glaciers, rainforests, lakes and rivers. So many options to suit all budgets creating an exhilarating experience that’s perfect for everyone.

Mountain Bike & Hike Spring comes earlier in Squamish and many of the hundreds of hiking & mountain biking trails are ready for action around mid March so don’t forget your Mountain Bike or hiking Boots and come by the Squamish Adventure Centre for an extensive recreation trail map and advise on the best trails for spectacular mountain & ocean views.

Climb The sport that first put Squamish on the map and has made it a world-class destination for professional and amateur climbers alike is yours to discover. Sign up for one of our guided climbing tours catering to all abilities and find out why this sport still brings thousands of visitors and new residents to Squamish every year.

BC Museum of Mining at Britannia Beach The BC Museum of Mining brings our exciting history alive with activities, displays and guided underground tours. Over 50 feature films and dozens of popular TV series have been filmed here, including: MacGyver, Double Jeopardy, Highlander, 21 Jump Street, Outer Limits, Smallville, The X Files, Dark Angel, Free Willey III, Air Bud, Dead Zone, Star Gate, Are We There Yet and more.

Winter Season: Open Monday to Friday

West Coast Railway Heritage Park The West Coast Railway Heritage Park has the largest collection of railway rolling stock and artifacts in Canada outside of Quebec including being home to one of the famous Royal Hudson Engines, if you’re lucky you may see it steamed up and on the move! Winter season: Open daily

Garibaldi 5 Movie Theatre Showing all the newest Hollywood releases and open daily year round. Check the local paper or their website for current movie listings and schedules. http://www.garibaldi5cinemas.ca t. (604) 898-1173

For more information on Squamish and things to do during your stay, please Contact Tourism Squamish 1.877.815.5084 [email protected]

Special Events during your stay • March 6–15 - The Squamish Wild at Art Festival Live music, theatre, art exhibitions, culinary demonstrations, and family events for 10 days at locations throughout Squamish. For more information visit: www.wildatart.ca • March 12-15 – Biathlon World Cup will be held at the Whistler Olympic Park. For more information please visit www.whistlerolympicpark.ca or come by the Squamish Adventure Centre for Tickets and information.

Medical facilities

Sea to Sky Walk-in Medical Clinic Squamish General Hospital

Phone 604-898-5555 Phone: 604- 892-5211 Location: Garibaldi Village Mall Location: 38149 Behrner Rd., Squamish Corner of Mamquam and Hwy 1 Staffed by local physicians Mailing address: No Appointment Necessary Box 6000, Squamish V0N 3G0 Extended Hours Medical Services Plan of B.C. 1-800-663-7100

Sports stores • Valhalla Pure Outfitters, #805 - 1200 Hunter Place, Squamish, (604) 892-9092 • Re-Route Sports & Consignment, 38167 Second Ave Squamish, (604) 892-9259 • Canadian Tire, 1851 Mamquam Road, (604) 898-2227 • Outlet Store, 101-40147 Glenalder Place, 604.898.3115 Skate sharpening • Canadian Tire, 1851 Mamquam Road, (604) 898-2227 • Brennan Park Pro Shop, 1009 Centennial Way, (604) 898-9072 Transportation Taxi’s • Squamish Yellow Cabs, (604) 892-5995 / (604) 815-9331 • Howe Sound Taxi, (604) 898-8888 Buses • Greyhound Canada www.greyhound.ca • Squamish Transit www.busonline.ca • Pacific Coach Lines (Vancouver Airport Transfers) www.pacificcoach.com Ferries • BC Ferries www.bcferries.com

Highway closures http://projects.ch2m.com/TrafficUpdate/seasonal-travel-home.htm

SPRING SEASONAL TRAVEL PLANNER (March 1 - April 20)

This Travel Planner is based on the project construction schedule for March 1 to April 20. Delays and closures below are the maximum possible delays allowed for this season. Please check the Weekly Schedule for currently confirmed closures and delays, or call 1-877-4SAFE99 (1-877-472-3399) toll free in Canada, or 604-815-4010 (long distance charges apply). www.seatoskyimprovements.ca

Tourism services Squamish, BC V8B 0H2 t. 604.815.5084 tf. 1.877.815.5084 f. 604.815.5068 [email protected]

The Squamish Adventure Centre was developed through a collaborative operating philosophy – one where partners in the building promote their respective sectors throughout Squamish. In this way, the Centre acts as a hub to effectively market all of Squamish. The Squamish Adventure Centre houses: • Visitor Information • Pause Café • The Squamish Store • Theatre • Ticket Sales Kiosk • Tourism Development Office • Business Development Office • Squamish Chamber of Commerce • BC Centre for Tourism Leadership and Innovation

Visit the Squamish Adventure Centre at Suite 101-38551 Loggers Lane