Sport Tourism & Facilities Guide
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SPORT TOURISM & FACILITIES GUIDE Kingston, Ontario – A Sport Tourism Destination TOP 5 REASONS TO HOST YOUR SPORT EVENT IN KINGSTON 1. LOCATION 4. TO SEE AND DO Kingston is accessible by car, rail, air, coach or boat. Kingston was the first capital of Canada making Via Rail connects the city daily to Montreal, Ottawa it rich in history. Tourism attractions such as the and Toronto. Additionally, Kingston Airport (YGK) will Kingston Penitentiary, Fort Henry, 1000 Islands Boat be undergoing a major expansion, to be complete Cruise, Bellevue House, Kingston Trolley Tour and in 2019. Kingston Food Tours are just some of the unique activities that you can experience during your stay. 2. STATE-OF-THE-ART SPORT See the back page for more tourism information. FACILITIES Kingston offers newly built and legacy facilities - 5. DINING from Richardson Stadium at Queen’s University to Kingston has one of the highest restaurants Portsmouth Olympic Harbour. per capita of any city in Canada with over 140 restaurants and cafes to choose from. Kingston 3. OVER 5,000 ROOMS IN THE CITY will meet the needs of large events and groups Kingston offers a variety of accommodations, from through various catering and dining options. waterfront hotels to residences at Queen’s University and St. Lawrence College. In the summer months, the residences open up and the city has approximately 5,100 rooms available. From September to June, Kingston has approximately 2,500 accommodation rooms from hotels, motels, B&B’s and inn’s. 1 | TABLE OF CONTENTS WELCOME TO Top 5 Reasons to Host Your Sport KINGSTON, ONTARIO Event in Kingston .....................................1 Welcome to Kingston, Ontario.............2 As the gateway to the 1000 Islands and the UNESCO designated Rideau Canal, Kingston is a city rich in history, culture, critically Queen’s Athletics acclaimed attractions and cuisine. Located directly off highway 401 & Recreation Centre ................................3 half-way between Toronto and Ottawa, two of Ontario’s largest cities, Kingston is easily accessible through ground, air and rail transportation. Rogers K-Rock Centre ............................4 Our central location just minutes from two US border crossings makes Kingston the perfect backdrop for your next event. Invista Centre ............................................5 Kingston Military Community Kingston offers sports organizations and event rights holders a Sports Centre & Dome ............................6 wide variety of facilities supported by a community of hospitality professionals dedicated to making your event a winner. With critical Kingston Arenas .......................................7 acclaim as the freshwater sailing capital of the world, and state-of- the-art sport facilities including nine multipurpose sport venues and Kingston Sports Fields ...........................9 over 100 different sport venues – from soccer fields to hockey rinks – Kingston has every sport season covered. Most facilities are located St. Lawrence College ............................. 12 within a short walk or drive to our 5000+ accommodation rooms and 140+ dining establishments. Golf & Curling .......................................... 13 At Tourism Kingston, we pride ourselves on offering a variety of Kingston Marina’s ................................... 15 high-quality event support services and incentives designed around your group’s needs. Services include: Portsmouth Olympic Harbour ............ 16 • Bid preparation and support Specialized Facilities ............................. 17 • Financial support Stay in Kingston...................................... 19 • Coordination with facilities, accommodation providers, sport organizations and the business community Experience Kingston ............................. 21 • Connection with local media contacts and potential sponsors Try Kingston’s Recipe for Success. ..............................................22 • Visitor experience support • Measurement using the Sport Tourism Economic Assessment Model (STEAM) to assess your event’s economic impact We look forward to welcoming you and your team to Kingston. | 2 SPORTS • Aquatics QUEEN’S ATHLETICS • Water Polo • Racquetball & RECREATION • Dance Studios CENTRE • Basketball • Volleyball 284 Earl Street 613-533-2500 • Badminton ¬ www.gogaelsgo.com Ó [email protected] • Contact Sports • Fencing Queen’s Residences are a perfect “Athletic Village” for any large sports event held in Kingston. Offering both air-conditioned accommodation FACILITIES in our newer buildings (512 beds) along with the more traditional non • 38X25m Pool air-conditioned budget rooms (1000 + beds), we can accommodate • Main Gym Seating 1,904 the budget and space requirements of most sports organizations’ • Underground Parking requests during the summer months. • 2 Weight Rooms • 3 Cardio Zones Queen’s University features the Queen’s Athletics & Recreation Centre • 2 Racquet Courts (ARC), a state-of-the-art facility featuring a gymnasium with seating • 8 Squash Courts for 1,900; an upper gymnasium with space for multiple courts; fitness • 2 Gymnasiums centre; indoor 25m pool; squash and racquet courts and multi-purpose rooms. Queen’s offers 3 artificial turf fields and Richardson Stadium, • 2 Combative Rooms a natural grass stadium with capacity for over 10,000 people. • Fitness, Wellness, and Dance Studios • Locker, Laundry & Towel Service • Personal Training • Meeting Rooms • Concessions • Ticketing • Seating up to 2,904 • Main Gym Seating 1,904 SPORTING EVENTS HOSTED • 2019 Football Canada Cup • 2018 & 2017 Futsal Canadian Championships • 2017 & 2012 CFL Training Sessions • 2016 U Sports National Women’s Rugby Championships • 2015 OUA Women’s Basketball All-Star Game 3 | SPORTS ROGERS K-ROCK • Ice Hockey • Figure Skating CENTRE • Lacrosse • Ringette 1 The Tragically Hip Way 613-650-5060 • Curling ¬ www.rogersk-rockcentre.com Ó [email protected] • Volleyball • Court Sports Located in the heart of Kingston’s historic downtown, the Rogers K-Rock Centre (KRC) is the largest indoor entertainment venue FACILITIES between Toronto, Ottawa and Montreal. The KRC is a state-of-the-art • 85’ x 200’ Ice Surface 5,700 seat multi-purpose facility with the capability to host a variety • Luxury and Group Suites of events including concerts, stage productions, hockey, curling, figure • Media Center skating, trade shows, conferences and community events. • Meeting Rooms • Sound System/Video Scoreboard • Concessions • Dressing Rooms • Officials Rooms • Seating Capacity 5,700 Hockey • Seating Capacity 6,700 Events SPORTING EVENTS HOSTED • 2016 World Junior Championship Pre-Tournament Games • 2015 Canadian Tire National Skating Championships • 2014 World Junior Championships Pre-Tournament Games • Cheer Evolution March Madness (Annual) • 2013 Scotties Tournament of Hearts • 2011 BDO Canadian Open (Capital One Grand Slam of Curling) • 2011 International Men’s Volleyball • 2010 Skate Canada International • 2010 OHL All-Star Classic • 2009 IIHF World Junior | 4 SPORTS • Ice Hockey INVISTA CENTRE • Figure Skating • Lacrosse 1350 Gardiners Road 613-544-4442 ext. 1800 • Ringette City of Kingston Facility Ó facilitybooking@ Booking Office cityofkingston.ca ¬ FACILITIES www.cityofkingston.ca/ invista • Four 85’ x 200’ Ice Surfaces • Dressing Rooms The INVISTA Centre is the city’s premier recreational facility ideal for • Officials Rooms large tournaments and events. There are four NHL-sized ice pads, • Meeting Rooms large concourse areas, pro shop, meeting rooms and a full state-of- • Upper Viewing Gallery the-art fitness facility. This venue has the ability to host a variety of • Large Concourse Area tournaments, trade shows, conferences and other community events. • Pro Shop • Canteen • Seasonal Dry Floor Space (Limited) • Seating (3 pads) 250 • Seating (1 pad) 750 SPORTING EVENTS HOSTED Kingston is proud to host events at the Invista Centre, which has achieved Gold Certification under the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) rating system overseen by the Canada Green Building Council. • Hockey Canada Minor Events 5 | SPORTS KINGSTON MILITARY • Fitness Centre • Basketball COMMUNITY SPORTS • Volleyball CENTRE & DOME • Badminton • Combat Sports • Squash 11 Navy Way 613-541-6000 • Aquatics ¬ www.rmc.ca • Fencing The KMCSC is located on the grounds of CFB Kingston and features • Fitness the SAM Gymnasium and the Anderson Field House, which offers • Soccer several configurations for a wide range of sports. The facility also • Rugby features squash courts, an indoor 25m pool, climbing wall and fitness area. Located within walking distance are four full-size fields, tennis FACILITIES courts and the Constantine Arena. A $5M sports field and dome was • 2 Full-size Basketball/ Volleyball Courts constructed to accommodate soccer and rugby. The Dome features a • 6 Squash Courts 75m x 110m synthetic turf that meets the requirements of FIFA and the Standard Rugby Union. • 25m Pool and Diving Boards • Locker Rooms • Team Rooms • Officials Rooms • 3 Meeting Rooms • Seating Capacity 2,000 | 6 Cataraqui Community Centre and Kinsmen Arena City of Kingston Facility Booking Office 1030 Sunnyside Road 613-544-4442 ext. 1800 Ó facilitybooking@ cityofkingston.ca KINGSTON ¬ www.cityofkingston.ca/arenas ARENAS SPORTS • Ice Hockey • Figure Skating Kingston’s arenas are home to several • Lacrosse sport organizations that host tournaments every year. With state-of-the-art facilities, • Ringette such as the Rogers K-Rock Centre and • Speed