CHEF DE MISSION FINAL REPORT 2016 ARCTIC WINTER GAMES Team Alberta North, Chef de Mission
Section I Evaluation of Performance of the Host Society
Registration and Accreditation The registration was set up well in advance but again some of the important suggested changes with the GEMSpro system were not implemented (i.e. coaches assigned to a sport and not to a male or female team). The system is easy to input information by participants and for contingents to assign accommodations. We really appreciated receiving the accreditation tags in advance to the arrival of our participants so that Mission Staff could distribute them to their assigned sport teams. Was great that contingents could attach our own code of conduct to the registration system.
Recommendations That the contingents continue to be allowed to add their own documents, e.g. Team Alberta North Code of Conduct. Continue to receive the accreditation tags in advance of the participants’ arrival so that the contingents can verify and distribute them to the teams. Continue to accept electronic copies of all signed forms and documents. Continue to work with GEMSpro to improve the system for ease of access from an administrative standpoint
Welcome/Arrival Services Considering the delay due to weather in Nuuk the host did a great job and finding locations for participants with long layovers to rest and providing meal services. Overall flight bridge process worked smooth once in operation. Besides late changes to flight manifests luggage made it onto the flights they were assigned to. Once the luggage and sports equipment was loaded, it appeared that it arrived at the schools and sport venues fairly efficiently. Team Alberta North did not have any lost luggage. Luggage and equipment tags color formats were provided in advance and allowed us to easily identify all luggage.
Recommendations The provision of food provided at airport for any athletes anticipating a stay of more than two hours is mandatory. The luggage tag plan by the Host Society must be provided well in advance and be able to adapt to the needs of each contingent charter. If host is providing tags they need to be sturdy and strong.
Opening Ceremonies Unfortunately due to weather delays only half of our team was able to participate in Opening Ceremonies. It was greatly appreciated that the marshalling period was kept to a minimum prior to Ceremonies. Providing food at all athlete villages after Ceremonies was greatly appreciated by all teams.
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Recommendations Keep the marshalling period brief so there is not extended periods of standing around. It is important that some form of food is provided to athletes following Ceremonies. Keep Ceremonies to a maximum of 1 hour in length. Make sure there is an exit plan, including transportation plan clearly explained and delivered following Ceremonies.
Team Accommodations Classroom size seemed appropriate for number of people in each room. Volunteer coverage and security at accommodations was exceptional.
All schools should have showers on site.
Recommendations That the contingents have some flexibility to assign sports to the class rooms based on the block of rooms allocated by the Host Society. That the number of accommodation sites be kept to a minimum, with so many schools and so few rooms in each school some sports that are not compatible are forced to stay together. There should be minimum shower requirements at all athletes’ villages. If showers are not on site then portable showers are required. Participants required to shower off site should be kept to a minimum.
Food Service/Village Dining There was a variety of stations for athletes to choose from however the variety of food changed very little from day to day (Iqaluit). Great idea to allow teams to pre-order main course for lunches and for athletes to pack their own snack boxes to help minimize wastage. Thank you for so easily accommodating special meals.
Recommendations That the Host Society continues to be flexible to accommodate special requests as issues come up. That the Host Society has adequate food to feed mass quantities immediately following Opening Ceremonies. Providing food at all villages after Ceremonies worked well. That a grazing style of a variety of nutritious food and plenty of water and juices be available at the food centre. That the food centre be located, if possible, in close proximity, i.e. within walking distance, to the accommodation sites to alleviate the need for transportation. If possible provide more grazing stations near venues to alleviate box lunch requirements and when required box lunch orders be due late in the evening the day before. That future Hosts ask each continue to assign a Mission Staff member as contingent Food Liaison and host a meeting prior to athlete arrival. Include some options to the menu that include food specialties unique to the region for athletes to try.
Awards Ceremonies The presentation awards at the sport venues worked well. If coaches are to be provided with medals they should be the same medals as provided to the athletes.
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Information Technology/Communications/Computer and Network Services Team Alberta North appreciated the IT support received from the Host Society for our mission office. It was great to have the Host Directory preloaded into the phones but it was not easily accessible. Was fantastic that the phones provided by host were smart phones with data and long distance capabilities without costs incurred to individual contingents.
Recommendations It would be valuable to have more computer workstations provided by Host Society. Continue to provide IT support to the mission offices.
Mission Offices, Services and Accommodations We appreciated the classroom that was assigned to Team Alberta North. Having additional snacks/water available in the Mission Services room was greatly appreciated by our mission staff. The mission staff, including Chefs should be accommodated in same hotel.
Recommendations Would be valuable to work with contingents to determine supply needs in the office or provide a list of supplies that will be provided (no staplers or paperclips provided or available when requested). Mission Office building closing at 10 PM is too early. Volunteer services on site can close at 10 but office must be available to Mission staff until midnight. Printers need to be in an accessible location at all times. That the Host Society provides network access for computers brought to the games by the contingents that would supplement the equipment provided by the Host. The mission offices need to be located in a venue that coaches can access. It worked well to be near same venue as food centre.
Cultural Program and Facilities The cultural team had an amazing experience and were grateful for the opportunity to represent Alberta’s North in the international festival. The home visit was a great addition for our participants that were in a new country. It was great that performances were schedule at a variety of venues around Nuuk during the Games. The cultural performers performed at 2 gala performances.
Recommendations Our performers had a fabulous time interacting with the other contingent performers, the program for our cultural participants was probably one of the best ever. It would be great if our performers had an opportunity to perform for the athletes in a desirable location (i.e. somewhere near the food centre). Consider accommodating all the cultural participants together as their schedule is very different than the sport participants.
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Forms and Publications Use of social media (Facebook/Twitter) and compete coverage of all sports and contingents was excellent. Sport One Pagers were great but keeping things updated on the Academy and host website and information that was emailed out was inconsistent.
Recommendation That a results board be posted at the food centre or other central location so that athletes can follow how the contingents are doing. Would be nice particularly at team sport venues to have a sport program with jersey numbers and rosters. Provide Venue map and bus loops electronically in advance in a format that can be shared with our teams.
Media Team Alberta North had very few media requests during these Games. The local media did a great job of covering the Games.
Medical Services/Polyclinic The Polyclinic/Infirmary provided minimal services. There was one location that had a quarantine room.
Recommendations Ideally the Polyclinic/Infirmary should be on the bus route and separate from the Hospital but system in Nuuk seemed to work very well. Concussion diagnosis should be the responsibility of the Chief Medical Officer and not simply a first responder on site. At a minimum there should be physiotherapy services available at the polyclinic. Each school should have a quarantine room allowing coaches to check in. That medical have a meeting prior to the start of the Games with all contingents Medical Liaisons.
Results The results Committee was good in posting preliminary results for most competitions was timely, however final results in some cases seemed extremely delayed.
Recommendations Communication of weather delays and schedule changes needs to be improved. Results information should continue to be finalized and posted in a timely manner. That the Results Committee and Sport Committee work closely together in identifying the need and importance of providing the complete results especially for the Arctic Sports and Dene Games.
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Security Security at the schools was outstanding. Volunteers were identifiable and adequate coverage was provided at all entry points.
Recommendations Security personnel should be age and gender appropriate at the accommodation sites. The Host Society needs to continue to address the need for additional security personnel when the venue is a shared competition and accommodation site including the shower area, especially when it involves both genders.
Social Program Participants really enjoyed the opportunity to socialize with the other contingents in the common areas at the accommodation sites. Participants liked the access to the computer rooms at the schools and that the schools were set up with wi-fi access. Athletes enjoyed the flexibility of three dances to work around their competition schedule.
Recommendations That access to the computer rooms in the schools be allowed for the participants and wi-fi be established for those that bring their own devices (smartphones, Ipads, laptops, etc.). That the Host Society focus on opportunities for participants to socialize with athletes from other contingents. It would have been great if more of the entertainment (movies, AWG’s Got Talent) utilized facilities closer to the athlete villages/food centre.
Transportation at the Games After the first few days Team Alberta North participants had very few issues regarding the transportation system. The Host Society was responsive in trying to meet the needs and special requests from the contingents during the Games which was truly appreciated.
Recommendations Clearly identify Games bus stops and Games busses with larger signage. Provide participants with access to the City transit system.
Website Useful information was posted to the website just prior to and at the Games. Regular updates, pictures and videos to Facebook and Twitter was a great.
Closing Ceremonies Marshalling time was better and Closing Ceremonies were very short. Fireworks display following Closing was exceptional but started earlier than communicated time.
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Recommendations Consider even just one athlete per contingent parade in across the stage carrying team flag to create a bit of a formal program. Detailed exit plan and transportation needs to be outlined to Chefs in advance.
Send Off and Departure Team Alberta North was fortunate that we were one of the first teams to depart Saturday morning. Check out at the villages in the morning at all schools was smooth and well organized but require more space to drop luggage. Worked well that there were no competitions on day of departure.
Recommendations Communication needs to occur with the village mayors so they are aware of what is happening for departure day (i.e. sports checking out late, leaving of carry on in classrooms). Logistics to ensure all equipment is picked up at the venues and makes it onto correct charter need to be carefully planned and executed. Make sure the airports are prepared and can handle the capacity of participants needing to clear security. Departure meeting should be a separate meeting held mid week and not part of Chef’s meeting to clarify any concerns.
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Section II Comments and Recommendations Pertaining To This Unit
General Unit Management The overall management of Team Alberta North for the 2016 Arctic Winter Games was mandated to the Alberta Sport Connection (ASC), a crown corporation of the provincial government. ASC is responsible for the coordination of all Interprovincial Games Alberta participates in as well as the management of the Alberta Games. ASC designates a Chef de Mission for Team Alberta North. Jerry George was appointed the position for these Arctic Winter Games. It is ASC’s intention to rotate the role of the Chef de Mission for the Interprovincial Games among the program staff. To assist with the operations of Team Alberta North, a core mission staff was appointed within High Performance Sport. The members of the core unit met regularly to plan and coordinate the activities relating to Alberta North's participation in the Games. The major areas of administrative responsibility were divided among the five core mission staff. A commitment to a team approach evolved as the five members shared the workload. The five members of the core mission and their areas of primary responsibility were as follows:
Jerry George Chef de Mission Host Society and AWGIC liaison Provincial Sport Associations/Sport Coordinators and Mission Staff liaison Team Alberta North Training and Selection funding Team Alberta North Coaches Meetings Team Alberta North Sport Sciences Mission Staff Book Website
Pat Lechelt Assistant Chef de Mission Provincial Sport Associations/Sport Coordinators and Mission Staff liaison Technical packages and sport schedules Mission staff travel, accommodation and rental vehicles Team Alberta North Code of Conduct Coaches Meetings Mission Staff Book Culture
Steven Patrick Iqaluit Lead Team Alberta North Staging Coaching Certification Staging Newsletter Sport Assignments
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Cam Berwald Transportation Media Liaison Media Booklet Team Alberta North Pins Sport Assignments
Michelle Deering Uniforms and Sundry Items Results Committee Registration Coordination Accommodations Sport Assignments
The remaining eight mission staff are volunteers selected through an application process. The volunteers were selected based on their interest, expertise, Games experience, personal recommendations and residence, i.e. must reside in communities north of the 55th parallel. These volunteers were involved in varying capacities in sport and had a variety of Games experiences. Applications for the mission staff positions are called for approximately 15 months prior to the Games with the announcement of successful candidates approximately nine months in advance of the Games. A motion of the Board of Directors for ASC approves all mission staff appointments. The Sport Medicine Council of Alberta assists Team Alberta North in identifying a medical liaison. Along with their assigned sports, each mission staff member either participates on the Team Alberta Newsletter, Results or Social Media Committee. The mission staff met on two occasions prior to the Games and had one conference call. A team building retreat and general update in regards to Host Society, Team Alberta North and the Games took place November 19-20, 2015. The second meeting took place before a staging event on January 29, 2016. At this meeting updates were provided and the mission staff examined different scenarios that could happen at a Games. Staging events for all Team Alberta North participants took place in Grande Prairie and Fort McMurray. We also hosted a group conference call just prior to our departure to Greenland to provide the most recent updates from the Host Society and to review the plans on Mission Staff arrival. The mission staff was also in contact with the Chef de Mission and Assistant Chef de Mission at various times prior to departing for the Games. The Provincial Sport Associations designate a Sport Coordinator to handle administration and technical requirements. In most cases, the Provincial Sport Association assigns a representative from one of the northern communities to fulfill this role. These Sport Coordinators are the Chef de Mission’s primary source of communication with respect to sport specific matters, administrative requirements and training and selection events. The selection and training of athletes and coaches are the responsibility of the Provincial Sport Association and Coordinator to establish, i.e. dates, location and format. The details on training and selection events were submitted to the Chef de Mission. When the teams were selected, two staging events were organized for all Team Alberta North participants, interested parents, media and mission staff in Grande Prairie and Fort McMurray. The staging event involves a general overview of the Games and Team Alberta North. Photos for the Host Society accreditation tags were taken and the Team Alberta North uniforms were also distributed during these sessions.
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Recommendations That ASC continue rotating the individual assigned to the Chef de Mission and Assistant Chef de Mission positions. That the main activities of Team Alberta North continue to be coordinated by staff of ASC. That the mission staff continues to be selected a minimum of six months in advance of the Games. That the Sport Medicine Council of Alberta continues to be involved with the recruitment for a medical liaison for Team Alberta North. That the Arctic Winter Games International Committee allow Team Alberta North at least 14 mission staff. With 2018 being hosted in two separate location Team Alberta would like to request an increase in Mission staff even if at an additional cost of each contingent. That the mission staff attends a team building retreat prior to the Games to facilitate the effective operation of the mission staff and arrive at least one day prior than the athletes. That the Provincial Sport Associations working with the Arctic Winter Games assign a Sport Coordinator located north of the 55th parallel to better allow residents of the north to obtain information about the Games. Staging events for Team Alberta North continue to be offered in Grande Prairie and Fort McMurray and that all teams are mandated to attend one of these two events. Key dates for Team Alberta North, e.g. registration deadlines, staging, etc. be set as early as possible to allow sports enough time in their planning.
Intra-team Communications Team Alberta North held a mission staff meeting every morning at 8:00 am during the Games to provide an update and important information from the Chefs’ meetings. Each mission staff member was responsible to meet with their assigned sports that day to review the important Host Society and Team Alberta North information and updates with the coaching staff. The Team Alberta North coaching and mission staff also had cell phone numbers including the mission office so that if any situations arose they were able to contact the appropriate individuals immediately. The Team Alberta North mission staff was also aware of the communication procedures to follow in the event of a medical incident, media request or Code of Conduct violation.
Recommendation That the same communication system be used at future games.
Cultural Delegation Selection The selection of Team Alberta North’s cultural delegation was done by the Alberta Foundation for the Arts.
Recommendation That the responsibility of the Team Alberta North’s cultural delegation continues to be facilitated by the Alberta Foundation for the Arts.
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Finance Team Alberta North is financed through the Alberta Sport Connection. ASC is funded through lottery revenues. The ASC’s operating budget for these Games was approximately $940,000. Approximately 80% of the overall budget for this program goes directly to the cost of charter flight transportation to and from the Games. There was additional team training and selection grants totaling $75,000 that was allocated to the sports to assist with their preparations for the Games. The application process for funding consists of an application that outlines the following:
Team Alberta North Game plan Level of commitment by Provincial Sport Association and/or Sport Coordinator Coach selection process Athlete selection criteria and process Communication plan for the coach and athlete selection process Process for athlete training and monitoring
Sport Selection and Training Activities For each event include: o Event description o Date o Location o Anticipated number of participants
Proposed Budget Include: o All revenue sources, i.e. grants, athlete fees, sponsorships, provincial association contributions, etc. o All projected expenses, accommodations, travel subsidies, uniforms, equipment, etc.
Complete Post-Games Analysis and Evaluation Include: o Final budget o Evaluation of the program o Evaluation of results o Recommendations for 2018
The funding was allocated based on the applications received. The Chef de Mission and Assistant Chef de Mission had discussions with each of the sports involved with the Games to discuss the training and selection program prior to the sports submitting their application.
In regards to other costs associated with participation in the Games, there are no participation fees charged by Team Alberta North. All direct Games expenses such as walk-out uniforms, transportation to and from the Games and other administrative functions are provided Alberta Sport Connection. Some of the sports do charge a “participation fee” to try out and for training with the Arctic Games teams, but this varies from sport to sport and is at the discretion of the individual Provincial Sport Associations.
Recommendations That Alberta Sport Connection continues to provide training and selection funding for sports involved in the Arctic Winter Games program for Alberta. That Alberta Sport Connection continues not to charge a fee to Team Alberta North participants. That Team Alberta North continues to offer access to sport science services through the northern Alberta Sport Development Centres.
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Forms, Publications, Team Booklets/Manuals/Handbooks Forwarded as attachments are the following documents: Team Alberta North Media Booklet Team Alberta North Athlete & Coach Evaluations Team Alberta North Mission Staff Evaluations
Insurance Out of Country Medical Insurance was purchased through Travel Underwriters by Team Alberta North at a cost of approximately $3,500.00. The insurance was purchased based on the recommendation of the Host Society and Arctic Winter Games International Committee.
Media Team Alberta North assigned a core mission staff member to assist with media and coordinating interviews prior to and during the Games. Team Alberta North provided the following information to the Alberta media:
Press Releases (Announcement of Team Alberta North) Media Booklet – List of athletes by sport, including hometowns along with Team Alberta North and Arctic Winter Games background information
Recommendations That Team Alberta North continues to designate a member of the mission staff as the media liaison and have this individual assigned a lesser role with sports. That a media booklet continues to be developed for the next games. Consider including a Social Media specialized person on Team Alberta North Mission Staff .
Medical Services Team Alberta North was very fortunate to have a designated medical liaison as part of the mission staff. The medical liaison played an invaluable role in facilitating the admission and care of our athletes at both the polyclinic and hospital.
Recommendations That Team Alberta North continues to recruit and have a medical liaison on mission staff.
Sports General Comments The 2016 Arctic Winter Games had some extenuating circumstances due to weather and schedules were significant compacted. Schedules need to be dated and what changes have been made highlighted. Suggest a track changes format is developed for sport schedules and technical package changes to make it easier to identify what changes have occurred from previous versions If venue capacity is an issue a plan should be in place to control entry and make sure parents can get tickets of some form to medal rounds One Pagers summary sheets for each sport was an excellent resource and should be continued at future Games.
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Alpine Skiing Technical package needs to include more well defined international rules Event itself was well organized Arctic Sports Generally everything went well Need to reconsider schedule to ensure athletes can attend meals, Ceremonies, feast, etc. Badminton Overall very well done Concerns identified with the seeding for the draws Basketball - Team Alberta North did not participate Biathlon (Ski) The Games were a very positive experience for the athletes and coaching staff Transportation to and from the venue was sometimes a challenge Biathlon (Snowshoe) - Team Alberta North did not participate Cross Country Skiing Fantastic location and facility, everyone had an awesome time Transportation for coaches to get to venue for waxing was difficult Curling The games were a great experience and the athletes had fun The venue was good and the event was well organized Unusual to have the athletes all in attendance at the Coaches technical meeting prior to competition Dene Games Nice to have a venue close that athletes could go watch the unique events With a busy schedule getting back to the food centre for lunch was often difficult and boxed lunches while appreciated lacked variety Futsal Great atmosphere at this venue Overall coordination and communication for this sport was very poor Hockey It was great to be included but having a satellite venue (Iqaluit) takes away full experience of the Games Need more activities planned for down time if using satellite venues in the future Would like to see an increase in coaching staff (usual Coaches staff is 5 coaches/team), even an increase to 3 would be appreciated Snowboarding Officials should come from all contingents Would have preferred a more challenging venue Snowshoeing Good venue for competition Table Tennis Nice to have venue close to Food Centre Great experience for our athletes
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Technical Officials Continue allowing each contingent the opportunity to provide technical officials for the Games There was confusion regarding the recruitment of technical officials. There needs to be a clear understanding of expectations and who is responsible in approaching officials Technical officials from Alberta need to be from north of the 55th parallel, i.e. the same eligible jurisdictional area as the participants
Transportation Team Alberta North secured Human Logistics to coordinate Canadian North for their air charters to/from Kangerluusuaq. This partnership worked extremely well and information was provided in a timely manner. The two charters departed to and returned from Grande Prairie and Fort McMurray (stop in Grande Prairie). Flights to/from the Games were excellent with many positive comments received from the participants. Our Charters were able to assist the host and delay our Alberta departure by 24 hours due to the extreme weather in Nuuk.
Recommendations That the contingents continue to be in control of the external transportation and be allowed to work with air charter companies to secure appropriate and cost effective charters. Continue to have departures from two locations, Grande Prairie and Fort McMurray.
Team Selection Process Following the announcement by the Arctic Winter Games International Committee of the sports involved in the Games, Team Alberta North distributes sport inclusion applications to the respective provincial sport association or contact. These applications must be completed by the sport in order for them to be considered for Team Alberta North. The application asks for information on the following: Contact Information (including provincial association contact and sport coordinator). Participant Information (including estimated numbers of potential athletes, clubs, communities involved and number of association members in the area). Coaching Certification (Team Alberta North recommends a minimum of Level 1 NCCP certification) Prioritized Team Composition (including gender, age minimum and maximums, category, events, and requested number of participants). Participation/Commitment and Development (including benefits received, other opportunities, financial commitment by the association, personnel commitment, sport selection process, fit within overall sport development model, cultural ties the sport brings to the Games, and other information relevant to the sport’s inclusion in the Games).
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The Northern Sport Advisory Committee then reviews these applications, which is a group of recreation and sport practitioners from communities in Northern Alberta. All applications for sport inclusion are reviewed and the composition of Team Alberta North is then recommended to the Board of Directors of Alberta Sport Connection. Once the Board approves the composition of Team Alberta North, the provincial sport associations are notified of their inclusion for the Games and advised of their team size. The actual selection of the members of Team Alberta North rests with the provincial sport association. As mentioned earlier, the sports assign a sport coordinator who works with the association to determine the selection process for the Games. Each sport establishes the dates and location for selection and training events, as well as handling the coaching selection, uniform requirements and any funding issues (including the Training and Selection dollars provided by Alberta Sport Connection). Notification of the training and selection events occurs through our network of recreation practitioners, schools and interested individuals throughout the north, as well as on the Team Alberta North website. Alberta Sport Connection staff continues to organize and coordinate Dene and Inuit selection events in Northern Alberta.
Your Team’s Website Team Alberta North uses email to communicate with our Sport Coordinators and coaches leading up to the Games. We also utilize our website to provide information to the public and media about our team once this information is available from the Host Society. During the Games our www.teamalberta.org website, our Facebook page (www.facebook.com/teamab), Twitter (@goteamab) and Instagram (@goteamAB) is used to provide daily photos and updates. o Team Alberta North did have a website leading up to and during the Games (www.teamalberta.org).
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Section III General Comments and Recommendations Directed to the International Committee
Executive Summary and Recommendations Team Alberta North sent a total of 239 participants (191 athletes, 32 coaches, 3 cultural participants and 13 mission staff) to the 2016 Arctic Winter Games in Nuuk, Greenland held March 5-12, 2016. Team Alberta North competed in 13 sports with 19 teams and captured 88 ulus: 29 Gold, 32 Silver and 27 Bronze. The Host Society for the 2016 Arctic Winter Games did a great job in hosting the Games. The staff and volunteers were wonderful to work with. Overall, the Team Alberta North athletes, coaches and mission staff had a tremendous experience at the Games and were proud to be a part of this unique international multi sport event. Team Alberta North attempts to participate in almost all sports with a reduced team.
Arctic Winter Games International Committee The Team Alberta North mission staff greatly appreciates being invited to and being recognized at the AWGIC Reception during the Games. It is wonderful that our volunteers are recognized for their dedication and efforts from an outside group. Continue to coordinate the Chef’s conference calls and meetings both prior to and at the Games. It is important that both the Chef de Mission and Assistant Chef de Mission be in attendance and both M1 and M2 meetings.
Miscellaneous Sport Technical review meeting were once again implemented at these Games. Having the minutes of these made available for us to share with our Sport Coordinators and coaches is appreciated. We continue to communicate and meet with the sports in preparation for the 2018 Arctic Winter Games. The minutes will allow for a good transfer of feedback and knowledge. With 2018 Arctic Winter Games having 2 very distinct host communities it will be important the Mission Staff Teams are provided an opportunity to increase our Mission Staff team size to support both communities adequately.
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Team Alberta North Summary of Revenues and Expenditures
Revenue Expenditures
Federal Contribution $0.00 Transportation $725,000.00
Provincial Contribution $940,000.00 Accommodation $0.00
Donations $0.00 Clothing & Accessories $90,000.00
Athlete Contribution $0.00 Facilities $0.00
Sales $0.00 Sport Officials $0.00
Other Administration $125,000.00
TOTAL $940,000.00 TOTAL $940,000.00
Alberta Sport Connection also provides a total of $75,000.00 to Provincial Sport Association to assist with the Team Training and Selection of Team.
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