2022 Vernon BC Winter Games Bid

“Where the love of sport and winter meet”

SILVERSTAR MOUNTAIN RESORT

INTRODUCTION

Greater Vernon last hosted the BC Winter Games back in 2012 (“The Best‐Ever BC Winter Games”) The City is delighted to submit another bid to bring the BC Winter Games back, ten years later in February 2022.

The City has a proud history of hosting hugely successful community and sporting events including: The 2016 Haywood NorAm Buff Sprints and Super Tour Points Race (Cross Country Skiing), the 2014 RBC Cup Jr. Hockey Championships, the 2011 Sparkling Hill Masters World Cup (Cross Country Skiing), the 2008 Telus World Skins Game (Golf), the 2008 Ford World Women’s Curling Championship, the annual Funtastic Sports Music Festival and Slo‐Pitch Tournament (Canada’s largest slo‐pitch tournament) and just to the north of Vernon, the Armstrong Interior Provincial Exhibition and Stampede. We are also thrilled to mention that Vernon will jointly host the 2017 55+ BC Games in collaboration with Greater Vernon, The City of Armstrong and the Township of Spallumcheen.

Our community is packed with active and knowledgeable people who will provide an unrivalled body of athletes, officials and volunteers should we be successful in our bid.

Greater Vernon is able to not only provide the volunteer base but also plentiful accommodation, dinning and administration facilities in addition to our phenomenal, competition level facilities for 18 core winter sports.

Greater Vernon lies at the northern point of the beautiful Okanagan Valley; situated just 35 minutes from Kelowna airport and serviced by routes 97 and 6, making the area easily accessible by road and air from all zones within the province.

The Okanagan climate is part of what makes the area so special. During the winter months most of the region's average daytime highs hover around near‐freezing. Skiing and ice‐ sports are exceptionally well provided for with nearby world‐class mountain resorts and two NHL sized ice sheets at our Multi‐Use Arena, Kal Tire Place (The brand new twin facility is scheduled to be operational by Fall 2018).

Located just 22 km (14 miles) from Vernon, Silver Star Mountain Resort is BC’s third largest ski area and boasts champagne powder and varied terrain in 3,282 skiable acres. With four distinct mountain faces, 132 runs, 760m vertical drop, 700cm+ of annual snowfall and a pleasant average daytime temperature of ‐5 degrees Celsius there is no wonder it is the winner of several prestigious awards including:  2015 & 2016 TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence Award Winner  USA Today's #5 Cross‐country Ski Resort in North America  Ski Canada Magazine's 2016 "Best of" Awards i) Best Family Resort ii) Best Grooming iii) Best Terrain Park iv) Best Sun v) Best News for Tree Skiers

Sovereign Lake Nordic Ski Club is a close and connected neighbour to Silver Star serviced by the same road and situated 24 km from Vernon. The Club provides over 105km of daily groomed trails in conjunction with Silver Star making it the largest continuously groomed network of cross country ski trails in Canada.

VERNON MAYOR – REINACTING THE BEATLES COVER

KEY CONTACTS If Greater Vernon is successful in its bid to host the games, a full committee based on the highly successful 2012 Winter Games Committee will assemble to plan and deliver the Games. The key contacts for the committee are:

Doug Ross, Director Recreation Services, City of Vernon [email protected] 250‐550‐3687

Shayne Wright, Recreation Programs Coordinator, City of Vernon [email protected] 250‐550‐3671

Tannis Nelson, Community Development Coordinator Regional District North Okanagan [email protected] 250‐550‐3689

Kevin Poole, Manager Economic Development, City of Vernon [email protected] 250‐550‐3249

Joe Rogers, Superintendent of Schools, School District #22 [email protected] 250‐542‐3331

KAL TIRE PLACE

CONTENTS

Resolutions 1

Major Event Hosting 8

Facilities 10

Transportation 12

ANNEXES

Sport Facility Evaluation Forms A

Community Maps B

Inventory of Schools for Accommodation C

Community Letters of Support D

KALAMALKA LAKE

MUNICIPAL SUPPORT

The bid has been prepared with the full

support of The City of Vernon and Greater

Vernon, SD#22 and Unions CUPE 626 and 5523 COUNCIL RESOLUTIONS

 City of Vernon

 Greater Vernon – Regional District

North Okanagan

 District of Coldstream

SCHOOL DISTRICT RESOLUTION

 School District 22 UNION RESOLUTIONS

 CUPE 626

 CUPE 5523

DISTRICT OF COLDSTREAM 9901 KALAMALKA ROAD, COLDSTREAM, BC V1B 1L6 Phone 250-545-5304 Fax 250-545-4733 Email: [email protected] Website: www.coldstream.ca

“Rural Living At Its Best”

February 7, 2017 File: 5810-01

Mayor and Council City of Vernon 3400 30 Street Vernon, BC V1T 5E6

Dear Mayor Mund:

Re: 2022 BC Winter Games

The District of Coldstream Council recently considered the request from the City of Vernon for proportional financial support for the 2022 BC Winter Games bid application. I am pleased to advise that the District of Coldstream will provide a proportional cash contribution in the amount of $7,515 if the games are awarded to Greater Vernon.

With all of our sports amenities in our communities and natural beauty of the Okanagan Valley, Greater Vernon is the perfect location for hosting the 2022 BC Winter Games. These games would provide an opportunity for our communities to be showcased.

Yours truly,

Jim Garlick Mayor

January 31, 2017 Joe Rogers Superintendent‐ SD #22

Dear Joe,

As per our discussion here is our agreement from CUPE 5523 to support the hosting of the 2022 Winter Games.  There be no loss of wages. Use non‐ instructional days or adjust the school calendar.  Our expectation is that if non‐ instructional days are used for the Winter Games, the CUPE support staff that normally work these days would continue to.  Custodians are given the option of working the two days at 8 hours per day; taking the days off or doing 4 hour shifts over the whole 4 day event. Overtime would only apply if the Custodian was called out to do additional hours or a 2 hour call out for emergency situations as per our collective agreement. Duties of cleaning the buildings remain the custodial staff responsibility.  Bus Drivers may increase their hours by driving during the Winter Games to the maximum of 40 hours. Once again overtime would apply after that per our collective agreement.

We will encourage CUPE members to volunteer outside their normal working hours to make this event a success. We look forward to assisting and supporting both School District # 22 and the City Of Vernon in hosting this event.

Sincerely, Gray Boisvert – President CUPE 5523

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MAJOR EVENT HOSTING Year Event # # Participants Approx Volunteers Budget Dec The 2016 Haywood NorAm Buff 120 430 13,000 2016 Sprints and Super Tour Points Race 2016 Funtastic Slo‐Pitch Tournament 200+ 3000 700,000 2015 Provincial A and B Championships 80 550 45,000 Ringette 2015 Canadian Direct Insurance BC Men’s 25 64 10,000 Curling Championship 2015 Funtastic Slo‐Pitch Tournament 200+ 3000 700,000 2015 Juvenile Championships – Boys' & Girls', 10 100 6,000 Spallumcheen Golf & Country Club, Vernon 2015 BC Open Stick Curling Championship – 15 40 2,000 Vernon Curling Club 2015 Prestige curling classic 45 195 25,000 2015 Coca Cola International Pee Wee Classic 110 200 10,000 Hockey Tournament 2015 BC Provincial A Girls Basketball 266 220 16,000 2015 BC Provincial Racquetball 10 45 5,000 Championships

MAJOR EVENT HOSTING ‐CONTINUED Year Event # Volunteers # Participants Approx Budget 2015 The Canadian Jr. National Freestyle Ski 40 160 65,000 Championships 2014 RBC Cup Hockey Tournament 1,100 460 596,000 2014 Coca Cola International Pee Wee Classic 110 200 10,000 Hockey Tournament 2014 Greater Vernon Open Bocce 5 198 5,000 Tournament 2014 BC Provincial A Girls Basketball 266 220 19,000 2014 BC Provincial Racquetball 10 45 5,000 Championships 2013 Funtastic Slo‐Pitch Tournament 200+ 3000 700,000 2013 Greater Vernon Open Bocce 5 180 5,000 Tournament 2013 Coca Cola International Pee Wee Classic 110 200 10,000 Hockey Tournament 2012 Canadian Championship for 3D Archery 2012 BC Winter Games 2400 1124 700,000 2012 Funtastic Slo‐Pitch Tournament 200+ 3000 700,000 2012 Greater Vernon Open Bocce 5 190 5,000 Tournament 2011 Sparkling Hill Masters Cup (Cross 150 1100 600,000 Country)

FUTURE SPORT HOSTING Event # Volunteers # Participants Approx Budget Sep 2017 Vernon and Area 55+ BC Games 1200 3200 415,000 2017 2018 Figure Skating Championships TBC TBC TBC

OTHER HOSTING EXPERIENCE Year Event # Volunteers # Participants Approx Budget 2016 Annual Armstrong IPE 540 150,000 1.75million 2015 Annual Vernon Winter Carnival 265 12,000 200,00

CREEKSIDE CONFERENCE CENTRE

FACILITIES ACCREDITATION CENTRE, VOLUNTEER APPRECIATION EVENT AND OPENING AND CLOSING CEREMONIES. The accreditation centre, opening and closing ceremonies and the volunteer appreciation event will be located at Kal Tire Place, Vernon. Kal Tire Place is a 3,003 seat multi‐purpose arena with additional standing room capacity of 500 and a total concert capacity of 5,650. It was built in 2001 and serves as home to the Vernon Vipers Jr Hockey Club. This indoor facility has good wheelchair access, two permanent concessions, a licenced beverage service and ample parking. The ice sheet can be rapidly converted to hard surface for ceremonies and the upper level concourse provides ample space for both zone and sport registration booths concurrently. The volunteer appreciation event will be held directly after the closing ceremony.

PARTICIPANT DINING VENUE The main dining facility will be located in the Creekside Conference Centre (CCC) of the Vernon Recreation Centre. The CCC is an area of 12,404ft and can seat up to 718 for dining. The facility is adjoined to a large, recently upgraded, commercial kitchen with 300 place settings and two food warmers; a legacy from the 2012 BC Winter Games. Dining will be done in sittings throughout the day using locally sourced fresh food. The venue is capable of providing all athletes with a hot breakfast and dinner along with a packed lunch as demonstrated during the 2012 Winter Games.

MEDICAL CLINIC Greater Vernon has ample capacity for medical care with three walk in clinics, the Vernon Jubilee Hospital and a multitude of high calibre physiotherapy clinics. Silver Star Ski Patrol will service the ski area and a dedicated medical facility will be set up and staffed for the duration of the Games alleviating any pressure on existing Community Health Care Facilities.

WALK‐IN CLINICS PHYSIOTHERAPY There are three, easily accessible medical walk‐in There are over 75 physiotherapy and sports injury clinics in Vernon: clinics in the City of Vernon; many of which hold a very high reputation in the sports community. Sterling Centre Clinic 3210 25 Ave #101 Northend Spine and Sports Clinic Vernon, BC, Canada 201‐4710 31 St 778 475‐8311 Vernon, BC, Canada 250 545‐6030 North Okanagan Medical Clinic Ltd. (Open 7 days, 9am‐9pm) Thrive Physiotherapy and Sports Injury Clinic 5001 Anderson Way 27‐100 Kalamalka Lake Rd Vernon, BC, Canada Vernon, BC, Canada 250 545‐8338 778 475‐5910

Gartree Medical Clinic Damini Physiotherapy and Sports Injury Clinic 4400 32 St 3301 24 Ave Vernon, BC, Canada Vernon, BC, Canada 250 545‐9112 250 545‐2335

HOSPITALS Concept Physiotherapy 3101 Highway 6, #105D Vernon Jubilee Hospital (operates a 24 hour Vernon, BC Canada emergency department – 148 beds) 250 260‐1550 2101 32 St

Vernon, BC V1T 5L2 Vernon Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation Clinic 250‐545‐2211 3207 30th Ave #102

Vernon, BC, Canada Kelowna General Hospital (54km from Vernon, 250 545‐369 77km from Armstrong – 711 beds)

2268 Pandosy St Kelowna, BC V1Y 1T2 250 862‐4000

TRANSPORTATION BY CAR The Greater Vernon area is easily accessible by road and air. The area is serviced by highway 97, the longest continuously numbered route in British Columbia running 2,081km from Osoyoos in the south to the British Columbia/Yukon territory in the north at Watson Lake. Highway 6 provides links to the south east of British Columbia.

BY BUS The Greyhound bus station is just a 10‐15 minute walk away from the proposed accreditation centre providing links to all destinations throughout BC.

BY AIR Kelowna airport is situation just 35 minutes south of Vernon which has direct flights from four other BC destinations: Cranbrook Prince George Victoria Vancouver

GAMES TRANSPORTATION Eight BC Transit bus routes run throughout the city and pass within meters of every proposed sport and accommodation venue (with the exception of Silver Star and Sovereign Lake) The school district will provide buses with drivers and have agreed to allow use for the duration of the games (see SD22 and CUPE 5523 resolution). A privately owned company, A1 Buses has also agreed to be used if required. The company can provide ninety one buses: Three, fifteen passenger vans, eight sixteen‐twenty passenger buses, three, twenty four passenger buses, forty seven, forty eight passenger buses, and thirty, fifty six passenger buses. The company have agreed to make their vehicles available for the duration of the games.

SPORT FACILITY EVALUATIONS

Event: ARCHERY Facility Name: Priest Valley Gymnasium City: Vernon Facility Contact: Doug Ross, Director Recreation Services, City of Vernon Email: [email protected] Tel: 250‐550‐3687

FACILITY DESCRIPTION Competition area details: 81’ x 106’ (24m x 32m) gymnasium with spectator bleachers. Two large secure storage garages. Adjoining office space with view onto gymnasium for officials. Number of change rooms: Male: 1 Female: 1 Number of Shower Heads: Male: 4 Female: 4 Number of Washrooms: Male: 1 Female: 1 Wheelchair Accessible building? Yes Washrooms? Yes Identification of room for officials: Yes, adjoining office space. Permanent seating available? Yes Spectator capabilities: Sitting: 200 standing: Number of parking spaces available: 573

Is there an existing program/club in your community? Yes Club/Program name: Armstrong District Fish and Game Assn. Contact Name: Don Williams Phone number: 250 308 3766

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SPORT FACILITY EVALUATIONS

Event: BADMINTON Facility Name: Clarence Fulton Secondary City: Vernon Facility Contact: Kenneth Gatzke, Principal, email: [email protected], Tel: 250 545 1348

FACILITY DESCRIPTION: Competition area details: 80’ x 100’ hardwood floor gymnasium with 25’ ceiling. 4 painted courts with holes for nets.

Number of change rooms: Male: 1 Female: 1 Number of Shower Heads: Male: 10 Female: 10 Number of Washrooms: Male: 2 Female: 2 Wheelchair Accessible building? Yes Washrooms? Yes Identification of room for officials: Yes Permanent seating available? Yes Spectator capabilities: Sitting: 300 Standing: 600 Number of parking spaces available: 150

Is there an existing program/club in your community? Yes Club/Program name: Vernon Recreation Program Contact Name: Mike Knights Phone number: 250 550 3669

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SPORT FACILITY EVALUATION

Event: BASKETBALL ‐ WHEELCHAIR Facility Name: Ellison Elementary City: Vernon Facility Contact: Jacqueline Taylor, Principal, email: [email protected], Tel: 250 260 4176

FACILITY DESCRIPTION: Competition area details: 15m x 24m gymnasium with hardwood surface. Basketball court with 3 point line.

Number of change rooms: Male: 1 Female:1 Number of Shower Heads: Male: 0 Female:0 Number of Washrooms: Male:1 Female:1 Wheelchair Accessible building? Yes Washrooms? Yes Identification of room for officials: Yes Permanent seating available? No Spectator capabilities: Sitting: 50 Standing:50 Number of parking spaces available: 40

Is there an existing program/club in your community? Yes Club/Program name: Wheelchair Basketball Contact Name: Art Kelz Phone number: 250 801 2136

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SPORT FACILITY EVALUATIONS

Event: BASKETBALL ‐ SPECIAL OLYMPICS Facility Name: Beairsto Elementary City: Vernon Facility Contact: Moira Manthorne, Principal, email: [email protected] Tel: 250 542 1388

FACILITY DESCRIPTION: Competition area details: 404m² gymnasium with hardwood floor, Basketball floor markings and an electronic scoreboard.

Number of change rooms: Male:1 Female:1 Number of Shower Heads: Male: 0 Female: 0 Number of Washrooms: Male:1 Female:1 Wheelchair Accessible building? Yes Washrooms? Yes Identification of room for officials: Yes Permanent seating available? No Spectator capabilities: Sitting: 0 Standing: 365 Number of parking spaces available: 60

Is there an existing program/club in your community? Yes Club/Program name: Special Olympics Okanagan Contact Name: Reanne Amadio (Holden) Phone number: 778 581 0511

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SPORT FACILITY EVALUATIONS

Event: BIATHLON Facility Name: Sovereign Lake Nordic Centre City: Vernon Facility Contact: Troy Hudson, General Manager, email: [email protected] Tel: 250 558 3036

FACILITY DESCRIPTION: Competition area details: 50km of groomed trails, 3 with lighting. Warming hut with 80+ capacity. Changing and waxing rooms. The centre meets all of the requirements laid out in the General Facility Requirements of the BC Winter Games Bid Package. Number of change rooms: Male: 1 Female: 1 Number of Shower Heads: Male: ‐ Female:‐ Number of Washrooms: Male: 1 Female: 1 Mixed: 1 Wheelchair Accessible building? Yes Washrooms? Yes Identification of room for officials: Officials building with wireless internet Permanent seating available? Yes Spectator capabilities: Sitting: 50 Standing: In Stadium and up to 300 along course Number of parking spaces available: 500+

Is there an existing program/club in your community? Yes Club/Program name: Sovereign Lake Nordic Centre Contact Name: Troy Hudson Phone number: 250 558 3036

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SPORT FACILITY EVALUATIONS

Event: CURLING Facility Name: Vernon Curling and Athletic Club City: Vernon Facility Contact: Dave Merklinger, General Manager, Tel: 250 542 6713

FACILITY DESCRIPTION: Competition area details: 8 Sheets of ice.

Number of change rooms: Male: 1 Female: 1 Number of Shower Heads: Male: 0 Female: 0 Number of Washrooms: Male: 7 Female: 8 Wheelchair Accessible building? Yes Washrooms? Yes Identification of room for officials: Area available Permanent seating available? Yes Spectator capabilities: Sitting: 260 Standing: 149 Number of parking spaces available: 200+

Is there an existing program/club in your community? Yes Club/Program name: Vernon Curling and Athletic Club Contact Name: Dave Merklinger Phone number: 250 542 6713

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SPORT FACILITY EVALUATIONS

Event: FIGURE SKATING Facility Name: Priest Valley Arena City: Vernon Facility Contact: Doug Ross, Director Recreation Services, City of Vernon Email: [email protected], Tel: 250‐550‐3687

FACILITY DESCRIPTION: Competition area details: 200’ x 80’ Arena (61m x 24.5m). Sound system available.

Number of change rooms: Mixed: 6 Number of Shower Heads: 4 per change room Number of Washrooms: Male: 1 Female: 1 Wheelchair Accessible building? Yes Washrooms? Yes Identification of room for officials: Yes Permanent seating available? Yes Spectator capabilities: Sitting: 75 Standing: 50 Number of parking spaces available: 150

Is there an existing program/club in your community? Yes Club/Program name: Vernon Figure Skating Club Contact Name: Donna Anderson Phone number: 250 550 8413

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SPORT FACILITY EVALUATIONS

Event: GYMNASTICS Facility Name: Vernon Secondary School City: Vernon Facility Contact: Donald Balcombe, Principal, email: [email protected] Tel: 250 545 0701

FACILITY DESCRIPTION: 978m² Hardwood floor surface with stadium seating. Adjacent rooms for officials.

Number of change rooms: Male: 2 Female: 2 Number of Shower Heads: Male: 10 Female: 10 Number of Washrooms: Male: 2 Female: 2 Wheelchair Accessible building? Yes Washrooms? Yes Identification of room for officials: Yes Permanent seating available? Yes Spectator capabilities: Sitting: 350 Standing: 600 Number of parking spaces available: 250

Is there an existing program/club in your community? Yes Club/Program name: North Valley Gymnastics Contact Name: Kathy Stevens Phone number: 250 558 5136

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SPORT FACILITY EVALUATIONS

Event: JUDO Facility Name: WL Seaton Secondary City: Vernon Facility Contact: Jacalyn Kersey, Principal, email: [email protected] Tel: 250 542 3361

FACILITY DESCRIPTION: Competition area details: Gymnasium with hardwood surface measuring 110’ x 65’ (33.5m x 20m) with sufficient room for competition, warm‐up area and officials tables in the same room. Number of change rooms: Male: 1 Female: 1 Number of Shower Heads: Male: 8 Female: 8 Number of Washrooms: Male: 1 Female: 1 Wheelchair Accessible building? Yes Washrooms? Yes Identification of room for officials: Yes Permanent seating available? Yes Spectator capabilities: Sitting: 150 Standing: 300 Number of parking spaces available: 100

Is there an existing program/club in your community? Yes Club/Program name: Vernon Judo Contact Name: George Okazaki Phone number: [email protected]

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SPORT FACILITY EVALUATIONS

Event: KARATE Facility Name: Hillview Elementary City: Vernon Facility Contact: Candyce Siegmueller, Principal, email: [email protected] Tel: 250 542 5465

FACILITY DESCRIPTION: Competition area details: Competition area details: 328m² gymnasium with hardwood floor

Number of change rooms: Male: 1 Female: 1 Number of Shower Heads: Male: 0 Female: 0 Number of Washrooms: Male:1 Female: 1 Wheelchair Accessible building? Yes Washrooms? Yes Identification of room for officials: Yes Permanent seating available? No Spectator capabilities: Sitting: 50 Standing: 50 Number of parking spaces available: 50

Is there an existing program/club in your community? Yes Club/Program name: Vernon Shotokan Contact Name: Mike Ciurka Phone number: 250 307 7210

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SPORT FACILITY EVALUATIONS

Event: NETBALL Facility Name: Kalamalka Secondary City: Vernon Facility Contact: Mike Grace, Principal, email: [email protected] Tel: 250 545 1396

FACILITY DESCRIPTION: Competition area details: Gymnasium with hardwood floor measuring 100’ x 60’ (30.5m x 18.3m)

Number of change rooms: Male: 1 Female: 1 Number of Shower Heads: Male: 10 Female: 10 Number of Washrooms: Male: 2 Female: 2 Wheelchair Accessible building? Yes Washrooms? Yes Identification of room for officials: Yes Permanent seating available? Yes Spectator capabilities: Sitting: 250 Standing: 500 Number of parking spaces available: 100 plus bus area

Is there an existing program/club in your community? No Club/Program name: Contact Name: Phone number:

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SPORT FACILITY EVALUATIONS

Event: RHYTHMIC GYMNASTICS Facility Name: Lavington Elementary City: Vernon Facility Contact: Colleen Harvie, Principal, email: [email protected] Tel: 250 545 7158

FACILITY DESCRIPTION: Competition area details: Gymnasium with hardwood floor measuring 90’ x 75’ (27.4m x 23m)

Number of change rooms: Male: 1 Female: 1 Number of Shower Heads: Male: 2 Female: 2 Number of Washrooms: Male: 1 Female: 1 Wheelchair Accessible building? Yes Washrooms? Yes Identification of room for officials: Yes Permanent seating available? Yes Spectator capabilities: Sitting: 150 Standing: 100 Number of parking spaces available: 60 plus bus area

Is there an existing program/club in your community? Yes Club/Program name: North Okanagan Rhythmic Gymnastics Contact Name: Camille Martens Phone number: 866 696 5035

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SPORT FACILITY EVALUATIONS

Event: RINGETTE Facility Name: Kal Tire Place City: Vernon Facility Contact: Stan Mitchell, Manager, 250 550 3252

FACILITY DESCRIPTION: Competition area details: Ice sheet 85’ x 200’. 4 faced clock centre ice, off ice storage and meeting rooms.

Number of change rooms: Mixed: 6 Number of Shower Heads: 4 per change room Number of Washrooms: Male: 3 Female: 3 Wheelchair Accessible building? Yes Washrooms? Yes Identification of room for officials: Yes, 2 referee rooms Permanent seating available? Yes Spectator capabilities: Sitting: 3003 Standing: 500 Number of parking spaces available: 500

Is there an existing program/club in your community? Yes Club/Program name: Vernon Ringette Contact Name: Paige Powls Phone number: 250 558 7209

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SPORT FACILITY EVALUATIONS

Event: SKIING ‐ ALPINE Facility Name: Silver Star Ski Resort City: Vernon Facility Contact: Ken Derpak, Managing Director email:[email protected] Tel: 250 558 6052

FACILITY DESCRIPTION: 3282 acres of skiable terrain. 760m vertical drop, 131 runs, 11 lifts. GS held on Milky Way run. Slalom on Cloud 9 run. 9x piston Bulley Snowcat, 6 chairlifts, full infirmary and ski patrol facilities, day lodge, team room for officials, gym, change rooms, waxing room. Award area in village

Number of change rooms: Male: 2 Female: 2 Number of Shower Heads: Male: 6 Female: 6 Number of Washrooms: Male: 15 Female: 15 Wheelchair Accessible building? Yes Washrooms? Yes Identification of room for officials: Yes Permanent seating available? Scaffold Bleachers if required Spectator capabilities: Sitting: TBA Standing: 1000 Number of parking spaces available: 1750 plus bus area

Is there an existing program/club in your community? 22km from Vernon Club/Program name: Vernon Ski Club Contact Name: Murray Smith Phone number: 250 307 4129

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SPORT FACILITY EVALUATIONS

Event: SKIING ‐ FREESTYLE Facility Name: Silver Star Ski Resort City: Vernon Facility Contact: Ken Derpak, Managing Director email:[email protected] Tel: 250 558 6052

FACILITY DESCRIPTION: 3282 acres of skiable terrain. 760m vertical drop, 131 runs, 11 lifts. Mogul event on Bib’s Bumps Run. Aerials at dedicated jump site and/or Terrain Park. Aeroski – dedicated 100m course 12‐16 degree pitch. 9x piston Bulley Snowcat, 6 chairlifts, full infirmary and ski patrol facilities, day lodge, team room for officials, gym, change rooms, waxing room. Award area in village Number of change rooms: Male: 2 Female: 2 Number of Shower Heads: Male: 6 Female: 6 Number of Washrooms: Male: 15 Female: 15 Wheelchair Accessible building? Yes Washrooms? Yes Identification of room for officials: Yes Permanent seating available? Scaffold Bleachers if required Spectator capabilities: Sitting: TBA Standing: 1000 Number of parking spaces available: 1750 plus bus area

Is there an existing program/club in your community? 22km from Vernon Club/Program name: Silver Star Freestyle Contact Name: Nicole Bush Phone number: 250 540 7260

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SPORT FACILITY EVALUATIONS

Event: SKIING ‐ CROSS COUNTRY Facility Name: Sovereign Lake Nordic Centre City: Vernon Facility Contact: Troy Hudson, General Manager, email: [email protected] Tel: 250 558 3036

Is there an existing program/club in your community? Yes Club/Program name: Sovereign Lake Nordic Centre Contact Name: Troy Hudson Phone number: 250 558 30

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SPORT FACILITY EVALUATIONS

Event: SPEED SKATING Facility Name: Kal Tire Place – North (Opens Fall 2018) City: Vernon Facility Contact: Stan Mitchell, Manager, 250 550 3252

FACILITY DESCRIPTION: Competition area details: Ice sheet 85’ x 200’. Electronic score board, off ice storage and meeting rooms.

Number of change rooms: Mixed: 6 Number of Shower Heads: 4 per change room Number of Washrooms: Male: 3 Female: 3 Wheelchair Accessible building? Yes Washrooms? Yes Identification of room for officials: Yes, 2 referee rooms Permanent seating available? Yes Spectator capabilities: Sitting: 400 Standing: 50 Number of parking spaces available: 500

Is there an existing program/club in your community? Yes Club/Program name: Vernon Vortex Speed Skating Club Contact Name: Diana Hall Phone number: 250 803 8057

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COMMUNITY MAPS ‐ Facilities

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COMMUNITY MAPS – Silver Star

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COMMUNITY MAPS – Sovereign

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INVENTORY OF SCHOOLS FOR ACCOMMODATION

School District 22 has agreed to allow use of their schools for the purpose of accommodation for the duration of the Games. Below is a list of proposed accommodations. It is also worth noting that Vernon is home to Canada’s largest Army Cadet Training Centre. No official request has been made by Vernon to use this facility for the purpose of the Games though it should be noted as a viable accommodation and dining option.

The Vernon Cadet Training Centre has dormitory style accommodation for over one thousand people including beds, showers and a dining facility. The camp is located 2.2km south of the Vernon Recreation Centre off the main highway 97. It currently has 330 heated bed spaces with showers and has plans for renovations including the increase of heated accommodation within the next 3 years. There are also two permanent members of staff on site.

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INVENTORY OF SCHOOLS FOR ACCOMMODATION School Name Suitable Accommodation Showers Alternate Shower (Accommodation Classrooms Capacity Available Locations allocated by Sport) Clarence Fulton 17 340 20 Secondary (Archery, Badminton, officials) WL Seaton Secondary 14 280 16 (Judo) Kalamalka Secondary 17 340 20 (Netball) Vernon Secondary 18 360 20 (Biathlon, Skiing ‐ Cross Country, Skiing) Alexis Park 14 280 0 Kal Tire Place Elementary (24) (Speed Skating, Figure Skating, officials) BX Elementary 11 220 0 Kal Tire Place (24) Coldstream 12 192 0 Kalamalka Secondary Elementary (20) Harwood Elementary 15 300 0 Kal Tire Place (Ringette, officials) (24) Hillview Elementary 14 280 0 Vernon Secondary School (Gymnastics, Karate) (20) Lavington Elementary 7 105 4 (Rhythmic Gymnastics) Mission Hill 13 260 0 Priest Valley Elementary Arena/Vernon Aquatic (Curling, Diving, (36) officials) Silver Star Elementary 17 340 0 Silver Star Mountain (Skiing‐ Alpine, (12) Freestyle, officials) Total 169 3,297 186 including alternate locations

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COMMUNITY LETTERS OF SUPPORT

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DISTRICT OF COLDSTREAM 9901 KALAMALKA ROAD, COLDSTREAM, BC V1B 1L6 Phone 250-545-5304 Fax 250-545-4733 Email: [email protected] Website: www.coldstream.ca

“Rural Living At Its Best”

February 7, 2017 File: 5810-01

Mayor and Council City of Vernon 3400 30 Street Vernon, BC V1T 5E6

Dear Mayor Mund:

Re: 2022 BC Winter Games

Yours truly,

Jim Garlick Mayor

January 25, 2017

Doug Ross Director, Recreation Services City of Vernon 3400 30 St. Vernon, B.C. V1T 5E6

The Greater Vernon Chamber of Commerce is extremely pleased to offer its enthusiastic support of efforts to bring the 2022 BC Winter Games to Vernon and area.

As an organization that represents hundreds of businesses across the region, we obviously recognize and value the economic impact of the BC Games but our members also know how important these types of initiatives are to improving the health and well being of the area. We are happy to lend our unfettered support of the efforts to bring the 2022 Games here and just as we have done in the past, we will be there to help make sure the event is a success.

The business community has been an active supporter of previous BC Games and has also gotten behind other major events in the area. Without hesitation, we know our members would be eager to step forward to provide the human and financial resources that would ensure a successful BC Winter Games.

This region is blessed with dynamic landscapes, dedicated volunteers and world class winter facilities. We have no doubt the experience of the athletes, coaches, parents, organizers and volunteers would be unparalleled and will result in memories and friendships that will last a lifetime.

Good luck in your efforts and we look forward to a positive outcome!

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Sincerely Yours,

Dan Rogers General Manager cc Board of Directors

North Okanagan Optimist Club #32034

January 10, 2017

Doug Ross, Director Recreation Services Vernon Recreation Centre

RE: 2022 BC WINTER GAMES – LETTER OF SUPPORT FOR THE CITY OF VERNON

Dear Mr. Ross,

Please accept this letter as confirmation of the North Okanagan Optimist Club’s willingness to support the City of Vernon in its bid for the 2022 BC Winter Games.

The North Okanagan Optimist Club is a local chapter of Optimist International whose mandate is to “bring out the best in kids” through community support of youth projects and initiatives. Our major community project is the “Unplug and Play Week” which encourages children to unplug from their devices and engage in play. Our club members organize and host this annual event that will be in its 5th consecutive year in 2017 (April 29 – May 7). Our members are also engaged in a number of other volunteer activities during the year, too numerous to mention.

Our club is willing to offer volunteer support to the Games taking place over February 24 – 27, 2022.

Should you have any questions regarding our support, please feel free to contact myself at [email protected] .

Best regards,

Pam Hargreaves Secretary-Treasurer North Okanagan Optimist Club

British Columbia

January 11th, 2017 Doug Ross Director Recreation Services 3310 37 Avenue Vernon, BC V1T 2Y5

2022 BC WINTER GAMES - LETTER OF SUPPORT FOR THE CITY OF VERNON

Dear Mr. Ross,

Please accept this letter as confirmation of Special Olympics BC – Vernon’s willingness to support the City of Vernon in its bid for the 2022 BC Winter Games.

Special Olympics BC – Vernon athletes and coaches have had unforgettable multi-sport experiences as participants in past BC Winter Games on the Zone 2 Special Olympics Basketball teams. We would warmly welcome the opportunity to have these impactful games hosted locally in our community. The BC Games have provided the opportunity for Special Olympics BC athletes from across the province to compete in Figure Skating and Basketball (Winter Games) as well as Swimming and Athletics (Summer Games). Our organization is volunteer-driven and we can attest to the commitment, dedication and passion of the amazing community of volunteers in Vernon.

Should you have any questions regarding our support please don’t hesitate to contact me at your convenience, my contact information is below.

Sincerely,

Reanne Holden Manager, Community Development - Okanagan Region Special Olympics British Columbia

Tel: 778-581-0511 Email: [email protected]

Special Olympics British Columbia 210 – 3701 Hastings St., Burnaby, BC V5C 2H6 Tel 604.737.3078 Toll-free 1.888.854.2276 www.specialolympics.bc.ca Email [email protected] Facebook specialolympicsbc Twitter @sobcsociety Created by the Joseph P. Kennedy Jr. Foundation for the benefit of persons with intellectual disabilities

Doug Ross, Director Recreation Services 3310 37 Avenue Vernon BC V1T 2Y5 12 December 2016

2022 BC WINTER GAMES - LETTER OF SUPPORT FOR THE CITY OF VERNON

Dear Mr Ross,

Please accept this letter as confirmation of The Funtastic Sports Society’s willingness to support the City of Vernon in its bid for the 2022 BC Winter Games

The Funtastic Sports Society has a large span of support from non-profit sports organizations through-out the north Okanagan. We have various event supplies, a large membership in our society, and an experienced board of directors that we can have available for the Games taking place over 24-27 February 2022.

Should you have any questions regarding our support please feel free to contact: Tony Pallas Executive Director of the Funtastic Sports Society.

Best regards,

Signature

Diana Williamson President Funtastic Sports Society

Doug Ross, Director Recreation Services 3310 37 Avenue Vernon, BC V1T 2Y5

December 6, 2016

2022 BC WINTER GAMES BID - LETTER OF SUPPORT

Dear Mr Ross,

Please accept this letter as conﬁrmation of Sovereign Lake Nordic Club’s offer to support the City of Vernon in its bid to host the 2022 BC Winter Games.

Sovereign Lake was a previous venue for Cross country and Biathlon events at the last Winter Games held in Vernon. SLNC continues to be a high profile racing venue with World Cup, NorAm Championships, World Masters Championships and numerous Provincial and Regional Cup race experience since 1992. SLNC offers fully homologated race trails for both Biathlon and Cross Country racing. Our Officials team continues to expand and produces an average of 8 new certified officials annually. SLNC has 1700 members, roughly 37,000 visitors and hosts a minimum of 3 races per season at our venue. No additional equipment is required for purchase as SLNC possesses all race venue equipment regardless of race format.

SLNC is in the process of constructing a new day lodge that will house athletes and events more effectively in the future. Our facilities will proudly be made available for the Games taking place over 24-27 February 2022.

Should you have any questions regarding our support please feel free to contact me.

Kindly,

Troy Hudson General Manager Sovereign Lake Nordic Club [email protected] (250) 558-8916 cell (250) 558-3036 ofﬁce

Armstrong District Fish & Game Association Box 454 Armstrong BC, V0E 1B0

Doug Ross, Director Recreation Services 3310 37 Avenue Vernon BC V1T 2Y5 26December 2016

2022 BC WINTER GAMES - LETTER OF SUPPORT FOR THE CITY OF VERNON

Dear Mr Ross,

Please accept this letter as confirmation of Armstrong District Fish & Game Association willingness to support the City of Vernon in its bid for the 2022 BC Winter Games

ADFGA, our club house can seat 130, we could host Archery, Trap and Pistol & Rifle competition, Our club is the host of the 2017 55+ Games Archery, 2017 BC Archery Association Championships and will be made available for the Games taking place over 24-27 February 2022.

Should you have any questions regarding our support please feel free to contact: Don Williams [email protected], 250-308-6766

Best regards,

Don Williams Treasurer ADFGA [email protected] 250-308-6766

Doug Ross, Director Recreation Services 3310 37 Avenue Vernon BC V1T 2Y5 Jan 10th 2017

2022 BC WINTER GAMES - LETTER OF SUPPORT FOR THE CITY OF VERNON

Dear Mr Ross,

Please accept this letter as confirmation of Vernon Ski Club’s willingness to support the City of Vernon in its bid for the 2022 BC Winter Games

Vernon Ski Club currently has 115 registered athletes aged from 7-17 years of age. We also have a large base of parents who would be willing to volunteer, many of whom are trained officials. The club has a significant history with hosting major events, including the BC Winter Games in 2012. As such, we have all the equipment necessary for accommodating the alpine skiing events. Our volunteers and equipment will be made available for the Games taking place over 24-27 February 2022.

Should you have any questions regarding our support please feel free to contact me directly.

Best regards,

Andrew Lambert Head Coach – Vernon Ski Club 250 309 6985 [email protected]

Doug Ross, Director Recreation Services 3310 37 Avenue Vernon BC V1T 2Y5 10 January 2017

2022 BC WINTER GAMES - LETTER OF SUPPORT FOR THE CITY OF VERNON

Dear Mr Ross,

Please accept this letter as confirmation of Greater Vernon Ringette’s willingness to support the City of Vernon in its bid for the 2022 BC Winter Games

The Greater Vernon Ringette Association will assist in finding volunteers for arena duties, help in promotion, and be able to lend any ringette specific equipment needed throughout the games. We will also be available for support and guidance during the Games taking place over 24-27 February 2022.

Should you have any questions regarding our support please feel free to contact myself, Paige Powls, GVRA President at 250-558-7209 or [email protected].

Best regards,

Paige Powls

Paige Powls GVRA President 250-558-7209 [email protected]

Doug Ross, Director Recreation Services 3310 37 Avenue Vernon, BC V1T 2Y5

2022 BC WINTER GAMES – LETTER OF SUPPORT FOR THE CITY OF VERNON

Dear Mr. Ross,

The Vernon Figure Skating Club would like to offer this letter in support of the City of Vernon in its bid for the 2022 BC Winter Games.

Our club has been offering quality skating instruction in the Vernon community for over 50 years, and we recognize the tremendous value of sporting competitions both for athletes and for the hosting community. It is our hope to be able to offer volunteer support from amongst our 180+ members, should Vernon be successful in this bid.

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Carrie Greene, President, Board of Executives at 250-542-0675 or [email protected].

Sincerely,

Donna Anderson Vice-President, Board of Executives Vernon Figure Skating Club 250-550-8413 [email protected]

Doug Ross, Director Recreation Services 3310 37 Avenue Vernon BC V1T 2Y5 14 December 2016

2022 BC WINTER GAMES - LETTER OF SUPPORT FOR THE CITY OF VERNON

Dear Mr Ross,

Please accept this letter as confirmation of Silver Star Freestyle Clubs willingness to support the City of Vernon in its bid for the 2022 BC Winter Games

Silver Star Freestyle Club has over 250 members and has a proven track record in hosting major events such as the 2014 Jr. National Championships; the 2012 BC Winter Games Freestyle events; and is excited to host the 2017 Toyo Tire Canada Cup Slopestyle event January 12-15. The club has:

 experienced volunteers and officials;  local freestyle facilities and equipment;  and an abundance of specialized knowledge to host freestyle ski and snowboard events.

Silver Star Freestyle Club will be made available for the Games taking place over 24-27 February 2022. Should you have any questions regarding Silver Star Freestyle Club support please feel free to contact myself or the club president:

Wade Garrod, Program Director Bush, President [email protected] [email protected] 250-550-5322 250-540-7260

Best regards,

Wade Garrod

Wade Garrod, Program Director Silver Star Freestyle Club

VERNON SHOTOKAN KARATE-DO International Shotokan Karate Federation of BC 1409 29th Avenue, Vernon BC, V1T 1Y4 (250) 307-7210, (250) 308-0222 [email protected] www.vernonshotokan.ca www.iskfbc.ca

Doug Ross Director Recreation Services 3310 37th Avenue Vernon BC V1T 2Y5 January 16th, 2017

2022 BC Winter Games – Letter of Support for the City of Vernon

Dear Mr. Ross,

The Vernon Shotokan Karate club is pleased to support the City of Vernon’s bid to host the 2022 BC Winter Games. The Vernon club has been offering Traditional Karate in Vernon for over twenty years. Club members enjoy the benefits and rewards offered by participating in this type of activity.

Karate students also enjoy the challenge of competition. Karate tournaments are very exciting events for competitors and spectators. Karate competition is increasing in popularity and is being considered as an event in the Tokyo 2020 Olympics.

The City of Vernon has a large martial arts following that includes several karate schools. Students of these arts appreciate and support higher level events like the BC Winter Games. The Vernon Shotokan Club supports the opportunity of such an event for this community. Please contact me 250-307-7210 for more information.

Yours truly, Mike Ciurka

Instructor Vernon Shotokan Karate-do