Table of ContentsABOUT

1. Introduction to the Sports Bid Committee 2. About Lethbridge 3. Lethbridge Highlights • Parks • Museum • Japanese Garden • High Level Bridge • Arts • Theatre 4. Facilities • Arenas - Skating - Curling • Aquatics • Gymnasiums - School & Community • Courts - Indoor & Outdoor • Golf Courses • Rectangular Fields - Soccer - Rugby - Football • Ball Diamonds • Miscellaneous Facilities - Lawn Bowling - Skate Park - Tennis Courts - BMX Park - Horseshoe Pits - Disc Golf - Bowling • ENMAX Centre • Lethbridge Soccer Centre • Exhibition Park • University of Lethbridge • Lethbridge Community College • Medical and Emergency Facilities • Yates Theatre 5. Accommodations and Meeting Space 6. City Services 7. Location • Driving Distance • Provincial Map • City Map 8. Previous Event Experience 9. Media

LETHBRIDGE • • CANADA Introduction to theABOUT Sports LETHBRIDGE Bid Committee

Through shared expertise and planning, the Lethbridge Sports Bid Committee assists, supports and influences the sport community in bidding for major sporting events.

Over the past thirty years, our community has proudly hosted such prestigious events as The Canada Winter Games, Skate Canada, Alberta Summer Games, Alberta Winter Games, Alberta Seniors Games, The Scott Tournament of Hearts, National Slo-pitch Championships, swimming, judo, hockey, and basketball tournaments, and Canadian Pro-Golf – just to scratch the surface. With first class facilities, and a strong volunteer spirit, we can host many more.

The mandate of the Lethbridge Sports Bid Committee is to help your group put together a professional, well-thought-out bid by providing:

• expertise in putting the bid together • bid package development and samples • information on amenities, accommodations & facilities in Lethbridge • financial assistance for the bid • a link to volunteers, experience and support systems

The Committee consists of up to thirteen members representing:

1. Voting membership • team sports • individual sports • school sports • seniors sport and recreation • sports media • two members at large (one of whom will have an arts/culture background)

2. Non-Voting membership may include membership from the City of Lethbridge, Chinook Country Tourist Association, Lethbridge Chamber of Commerce, Convention and Visitors Bureau.

All meetings, including an annual general meeting, are called by the Committee Chair, or by the Vice-Chair, and are held as required, with a minimum of three per year.

For more information on the Lethbridge Sports Bid Committee, or details on how to access more bid package materials, call (403) 320-3040.

LETHBRIDGE • ALBERTA • CANADA About LethbridgeABOUT LETHBRIDGE

Lethbridge residents enjoy a comfortable, dry climate with warm summers and mild win- ters. In fact, Lethbridge has the mildest Canadian climate east of British Columbia and Southern Alberta enjoys the greatest number of hours of sunshine per year in Canada. Its proximity to the Rocky Mountains provide Chinook winds which warm in winter and cool in summer. Lethbridge is Alberta’s third largest city, with a population of over 70,000. Even growth has allowed for well-planned streets, parks, recreational facilities, and business and residential neighborhoods – making Lethbridge a remarkably easy city to navigate. Lethbridge is currently enjoying record construction rates in both commercial and residential sectors which is evidence of its vitality. Lethbridge has also often been voted one of the cleanest and prettiest cities in the country. In September 1999, Lethbridge entered in the World in Bloom" Competition and was awarded a total of 5 blooms out of a possible 5 with special recognition for "coulee conservation" in the Communities in Bloom International category. Few cities the size of Lethbridge have as many opportunities for recreation. Parks, lakes, golf courses, fitness centres, swimming pools and sports facilities make it the ideal place to host virtually any sport or physical activity. From equestrian trails in Pavan Park, to fish- ing in several city lakes, almost any activity can be enjoyed in Lethbridge. With the friendliness of a small town, but the opportunities of a large city, the diverstiy of opportunity is enhanced by the University of Lethbridge, Lethbridge Community College and the Research Station. The citizens of Lethbridge welcome visitors with pride in what it has to offer. On the cultural scene: Lethbridge is home to the Yates and Sterndale Bennet Theatres, Sir Alexander Galt Museum & Archives, the Southern Alberta Art Gallery, Nikka Yuko Japanese Garden, Fort Whoop-Up Interpretive Centre, the Bowman Arts Centre, and the University of Lethbridge Performing Arts Centre and the University of Lethbridge Art Gallery. The Downtown is the heart of the Lethbridge cultural scene and it houses many restaurants, coffee and cappuccino bars, bistros and nightclubs. It boasts one of the biggest revitalization zones around, with over 700 businesses in the area, making for many kinds of activity with a variety of special events, many of them in the summer in the city’s urban heart – Galt Gardens. Lethbridge is also easy to access for visitors. Being located at the crossroads of four major highways, and with many daily scheduled flights through the Lethbridge airport connecting to via Integra Air and via Air Canada Jazz, Lethbridge visitors have a variety of travel options to choose from and a variety of things to do. To the west, spectacular mountains lure visitors and locals to Waterton Lakes National Park. Driving southwest to Waterton from Lethbridge, the mountains rise above the prairie in a sudden and spectacular sweep. To the north, foothills smooth the transition between prairie and the mountains, and to the south, travelers are greeted by the beauty of dryland prairie, agricultural lands and softly rolling hills. The U.S. border and Montana are only 1 hour away.

LETHBRIDGE • ALBERTA • CANADA Lethbridge HighlightsABOUT LETHBRIDGE Parks

The City of Lethbridge maintains 4,300 acres of urban parks. This system of parks has been developed along the beautiful Oldman River as it meanders through the city in a deep wooded valley. Residents are often seen walking, jogging, roller blading and cycling through the parks and trails in almost every type of weather. Some of the lakes that are located within the city’s parks are stocked with fish, including trout. As well as the parks, 70 green strips, small playgrounds and fields are located in various areas throughout the city.

Nestled amongst the cottonwoods and coulees of the Oldman River Valley and framed beneath the magnificent High Level Bridge, the Helen Schuler Coulee Centre introduces visitors to the 81-hectare Lethbridge Nature Reserve. The Centre itself provides a variety of programs such as nature walks, self-guided trails, exhibits and children's programs on a year-round basis.

Henderson Lake Park located on Mayor Magrath Drive and South Parkside Drive features a 60 acre man made lake with concessions, picnic areas and playgrounds. The park has a variety of trails for walkers, joggers and cyclists. A campground is located next to the park.

Nicholas Sheran Park located in West Lethbridge, was first introduced as a regional park concept in 1969, was positioned and constructed in 1974. The original design of the park was based on concepts that have functioned beautifully for the past 20 years and have also created opportunities for change as the park matures and the community grows.

Museum Lethbridge is also home to the Sir Alexander Galt Museum and Archives where guided and self guided tours, frequently changing exhibits, and numerous special events and programs bring 100 years of Southern Alberta heritage to life.

Nikka Yuko Japanese Garden

The Nikka Yuko Japanese Garden, located adjacent to Henderson Lake Park, is a summer tourist attraction in which visitors are given the opportunity to experience Japanese culture as well as viewing the breathtaking gardens.

High Level Bridge

The High Level Bridge completed in 1909 is the longest and highest of its type of construction in North America, extending over 1.6 Km across the coulees to Lethbridge. It is 314 feet high.

LETHBRIDGE • ALBERTA • CANADA Lethbridge HighlightsABOUT LETHBRIDGE Arts

SOUTHERN ALBERTA ART GALLERY 601 – 3rd Avenue South The Southern Alberta Art Gallery is located in the heart of downtown Lethbridge, on the edge of Galt Gardens. It was established in the mid 1970’s. In the past thirty some years since its beginnings the gallery has gained national and international renown for its continued presentation of quality contemporary art, meeting its primary object – to foster the work of contemporary artists who challenge the boundaries of their disciplines.

Approximately fifteen exhibitions are presented each year in the gallery’s three diverse gallery spaces, with each exhibition generally showing for about six weeks. http://www.saag.ca

GENEVIEVE E. YATES MEMORIAL CENTRE 10th Street and 4th Avenue South Lethbridge boasts an active theatre scene.

The 486 seat Yates Theatre and the 180 seat Sterndale Bennett Theatre, located in the same building at 1002 – 4th Avenue South, are home to both professional and amateur produc- tions. From summer theatre entertainment to dance groups, musicals and festivals, to the Lethbridge Symphony; the theatres offer much to seasoned and novice theatre goers alike.

UNIVERSITY OF LETHBRIDGE DRAMATIC ARTS In addition, the university campus and city audiences are beneficiaries of theatre arts at the University of Lethbridge, where up to four main productions are staged each year.

BOWMAN ARTS CENTRE 811 – 5th Avenue South The Bowman Arts Centre, a designated Historic Site and home of the Allied Arts Council, provides resident studio space for local clubs and guilds. Two gallery spaces feature the work of regional artists.

FORT WHOOP UP West end 3rd Avenue South off Scenic Drive (Indian Battle Park) Fort Whoop Up is a reconstruction of an American Trading Fort, operating on Canadian soil since the 1860’s. The notorious Fort represents the last of Canada’s Wild West in the days before the North West Mounted Police arrived to halt the illicit whiskey trade.

HELEN SCHULER COULEE CENTRE Bottom of coulees, north end of Indian Battle Park, 3rd Ave. South and Scenic Drive Access Situated in a 200 acre Nature Reserve, the Centre helps visitors explore natural history. Interactive displays change regularly. Three self-guided nature trails lead visitors through the nature reserve.

LETHBRIDGE • ALBERTA • CANADA Facilities ABOUT LETHBRIDGE Arenas Skating

ADAMS ICE CENTRE 9th Ave. & 15th Street North Adams Ice Centre is two hundred (200’) feet in length, eighty-eight (88’) feet wide and has a fifteen (15’) foot radius. The seating capacity of the arena is five hundred (500).

The Adams Ice Centre is ideal for hockey, public skating and figure skating.

CIVIC ICE CENTRE 6th Ave. & 9th Street South The Civic Ice Centre Arena is one hundred and eighty six feet 9 inches (186’ 9”) in length, eighty three feet 6 inches (83’ 6”) wide, and has a 22 foot radius. The seating capacity is one hundred and seventy five (175).

HENDERSON ICE CENTRE 7th Ave. & Mayor Magrath Drive South This arena is unique in that it contains a 2 ice surfaces; one large, one small . The large ice surface is one hundred and ninety feet in length, eighty-five feet (185’) wide and has a fifteen foot (15’) radius. The small ice surface is ninety nine feet, five inches (99’ 5”) in length, forty-one feet, four inches wide (41’ 4”)and has square corners. The small ice is separated from the large ice surface by rink boards and glass. Seating capacity is seven hundred (700).

The Henderson Ice Centre is ideal for Hockey and Ringette practice, games and tournaments.

LABOR CLUB ICE CENTRE 2020 18th Ave. North The Labor Club Ice Centre is two hundred feet, two inches in length (200’ 2”), eighty-five feet, two inches wide (85’ 2”), and has a twenty-eight foot radius (28’). The facility has the capacity to seat two hundred (200) people.

The Labor Club Ice Centre provides ice time to a variety of user groups including minor hockey, men’s hockey, ringette.

NICHOLAS SHERAN ICE CENTRE 401 Laval Blvd. West The Nicholas Sheran Ice Centre is two hundred feet in length (200’), eighty feet wide (85’) and has a twenty eight foot radius (28’). The facility is Lethbridge’s best facility not only for the actual ice users but also for the spectators, in that it offers comfortable chair-like bleachers that seats nine hundred and seventy eight (978).

Nicholas Sheran Ice Centre is ideal for hockey and ringette practice, games and tournaments, and figure skating competitions.

LETHBRIDGE • ALBERTA • CANADA Facilities ABOUT LETHBRIDGE Arenas Skating

ENMAX CENTRE 2510 Scenic Drive South

The City of Lethbridge ENMAX Centre was built as a lasting legacy of the 1975 Canada Winter Games. Over the past quarter century, it has played host to world class concerts, annual three ring circuses, multicultural events, national curling championships, international basketball, banquets, skating events and a major WHL franchise. The call the ENMAX Centre their home.

This ‘all-purpose’ event centre features a running track, racquetball and squash courts, a full-size ice rink, luxury box suites and a large indoor climbing wall.

The ENMAX Centre will seat 6,500 in reserve seating and 7,100 in festival seating. In addition, standing room for 800 people is also available.

Adjacent to the ENMAX Centre is an outdoor sports field with capacity for 2,000 spectators.

In-house services include promotion and co-promotion, computerized ticket sales, food and beverage outlets, security and hosting capabilities. Riggers and stagehands provide professional setup and take down. There are four spotlights and an overhead door (16’ H x 14’ W) accessible for loading and unloading.

LETHBRIDGE • ALBERTA • CANADA Facilities ABOUT LETHBRIDGE Arenas Curling

LETHBRIDGE CURLING CLUB 911 6th Ave. South, beside the Civic Ice Centre The Lethbridge Curling Club was one of the first organized Curling Clubs in Alberta, having celebrated its 100th Anniversary in 1995. It has a proud tradition, and has been home to many provincial and Canadian champions over the years.

The Lethbridge Curling Club has levels of play to meet everyone’s skill level, from the casual or recreational curler, to those curling in regular leagues and for the ultra competitor, a super league where the curlers play for cash every week. This includes Mens, Womens’ and Mixed leagues as well as Seniors Daytime leagues.

The season runs from early October through March and you may curl as often and in as many leagues as you have the energy for. All you need to join the club is complete a membership application, and if you are not already with a team, we will help place you on a team.

In addition to our regular evening or Adult leagues, we offer a couple of Junior Leagues. One is a developmental league and the other geared to the more competitive junior curler. The developmental leagues main purpose is to develop our young curlers. During the early part of their season, the majority of the ice time is devoted to developing technical skill, with time set aside to include off ice training. The competitive league is fashioned after the evening Super League with teams playing for weekly cash prizes. Services In addition to our leagues we offer ice rentals from one through ten sheets. We have a full service lounge with all the amenities. As well, our concession (leased out) provides a full menu and catering is available.

During the off season the club is available for bookings for private parties, and has been used for meetings and conferences.

For more information about the Lethbridge Curling Club contact the club at 327-1213, email us at: [email protected] and visit our web site at: www.lethbridgecurlingclub.com.

LETHBRIDGE • ALBERTA • CANADA Facilities ABOUT LETHBRIDGE Aquatics

There’s a lot of water available in Lethbridge, with five year-round indoor swimming pools and two outdoor seasonal pools.

MAX BELL AQUATIC CENTRE By competition standards, the Max Bell Regional Aquatic Centre, is Lethbridge’s premiere facility. Located in the University of Lethbridge Phys Ed building, the pool’s 50 meter (changeable) format lends itself to a range of water sports. Because of the moveable bulkhead, the pool can be configured into one fifty meter pool or variations of twenty-five meter formats, including lanes of 1.8m deep, a shallow tank varying between 1 - 6’ deep, and a 4.5m diving tank.

The facility offers an electronic timing system, spectator seating, deck space, a deck-side class- room, and first aid facilities.

The City of Lethbridge oversees operations at Nicholas Sheran Leisure Centre Pool, Stan Siwik Family Pool and Henderson Outdoor Pool. The YMCA owns and operates their own pool, and operates Fritz Sick Pool, while the Westminster Community Association operated Westminster Outdoor Pool.

NICHOLAS SHERAN LEISURE CENTRE 401 Laval Boulevard West Nicholas Sheran Leisure Centre, built in 1982, is the newest City of Lethbridge owned swimming pools. It is a unique facility, comprised of a wading pool, hot tub, sauna and fitness area.

The main pool is approximately 25 meters by 13.5 meters. The depth ranges from .9 to 1.7 meters.

Normally maintained temperature: Hot tub 104 degrees F Wading Pool 94 degrees F Main Pool 84 degrees F

STAN SIWIK FAMILY POOL 1901- 15 Ave. North The Stan Siwik Swimming Pool was constructed in 1974. Originally designed with a moveable bulkhead, extensive renovations in 1994 saw the bulkhead replaced by a permanent wall, creat- ing three separate swimming pools.

The main pool has a rectangular, six lane, 25 meter tank. There are two diving boards in full operation. Normally maintained temperatures: Hot tub 104 degrees F Wading Pool 85 degrees F Main pool 85 degrees F

LETHBRIDGE • ALBERTA • CANADA Facilities ABOUT LETHBRIDGE Aquatics

FRITZ SICK POOL 420-11 Street South Constructed in 1949, Fritz Sick Pool is the oldest swimming facility in Lethbridge. The pool is rectangular, 25 meters in length, and consists of 8 swimming lanes and a 17 foot small pool separated from the main pool by a bulkhead.

The pool is programmed and operated by the YMCA, while the City of Lethbridge maintains the pool. Normally maintained temperature 85 degrees F (large pool) 89 degrees F (small pool)

HENDERSON LAKE SWIMMING POOL 2710 Parkside Dr. South Henderson Lake Pool was constructed in 1962 and is open during the summer months. The pool has a cloverleaf design and is the largest swimming facility in Lethbridge. The pool is surrounded by a large grassed area. An outdoor concession and sand volleyball court are also available.

Pool depth ranges from 10 inches to 5 feet around a centrally located island to 9 feet in what formerly was a diving area Normal maintained temperature: 84 degrees F

WESTMINSTER OUTDOOR POOL 411-16 St. North The Westminster Pool site was originally constructed in 1948 by the Lion’s Club of Lethbridge and was called the Lion’s Pool. In 1978 the original pool was demolished and Westminster Pool was constructed. It is an L-shaped pool with a separate wading pool and a sand lot for volleyball. Surrounding the pool is an enclosed grassed area for the swimmers use.

The pool is managed and staffed by the Westminster Neighborhood Association. Maintenance is shared between the Association and the City of Lethbridge. Normally maintained temperatures: Wading pool 90 degrees F Main pool 84 degrees F

LETHBRIDGE • ALBERTA • CANADA Facilities ABOUT LETHBRIDGE Gymnasiums School & Community

Name of School Address Facility Available

Catholic Central High School 405 18th Street South Large Gym

Children of St. Martha School 206 McMaster Blvd. West Large Gym

Father Leonard Van Tighem School 25 Stoney Crescent West Large Gym

Fritz Sick Gym 500 11th Street South 2 Large Gyms

St. Francis Jr. High School 333 18th Street South Large Gym

Dr. Probe School 102 Rocky Mt. Blvd. West Large Gym

Hamilton Jr. High School 429 15th Street South Large Gym, Small Gym

Lethbridge Collegiate Institute 5th Ave. & 18th Street South Large Gym, Small Gym

Mike Mountain Horse School 155 Jerry Potts Blvd. West Large Gym

Park Meadows School 50 Meadowlark Blvd. North Large Gym

Wilson Middle School 2003 9th Ave. North Large Gym

Winston Churchill High School 15th Ave. & 18th Street North Large Gym

Lethbridge Community College Scenic Drive South Triple Size Gym

University of Lethbridge University Drive West Large Gym

LETHBRIDGE • ALBERTA • CANADA Facilities ABOUT LETHBRIDGE Courts Indoor & Outdoor

INDOOR

Name of Facility Squash Racquetball Basketball Volleyball Badminton Handball

Lethbridge Community College ✔✔✔✔✔ ✔

University of Lethbridge ✔✔✔

Enmax Centre ✔✔

YMCA ✔✔✔✔✔adaptable ✔ floor YWCA ✔✔✔

Schools - See Gymnasiums

OUTDOOR

Name of Facility Tennis

Henderson Tennis Club ✔

Lethbridge Community College ✔

University of Lethbridge ✔

City: 43rd Street North ✔

Gyro Tennis Courts ✔

Kinsmen Park ✔

Westminster ✔

LETHBRIDGE • ALBERTA • CANADA Facilities ABOUT LETHBRIDGE Golf Courses

HENDERSON LAKE GOLF COURSE South Parkside Drive 18 hole public course with food service & licensed lounge and pro shop Tee times Phone: 403-327-3652 Club House Phone: 403-327-3652 www.hendersonlakegolfclub.com

EVERGREEN GOLF CENTRE 5225 – 24 Avenue South Year round heated driving range and 9 hole par 28 public golf course Fully licensed, snackbar, pro shop and repair shop Phone: 403-329-4500 www.evergreengolfcentre.com

PARADISE CANYON GOLF & COUNTRY CLUB 185 Canyon Blvd West 18 hole public course located in the Oldman River valley Licensed restaurant, pro shop Pro shop Phone: 403-381-4653 www.paradisegolfresort.com

LETHBRIDGE COUNTRY CLUB 101 Country Club Road South, Mountain View Cemetery turn-off, off Scenic Drive and 1th Street South 18 hole semi-private course located on east banks of Oldman River valley. Pro shop Phone: 403-327-2527 Club house Phone: 403-327-5900 www.lccgolf.com

BRIDGE VALLEY GOLF COURSE in river valley on Bridge Drive (Hwy 3A) Par 3 public course with driving range and mini golf. Phone: 403-381-6363

LETHBRIDGE • ALBERTA • CANADA Facilities ABOUT LETHBRIDGE Rectangular Fields Soccer, Football & Rugby

SOCCER FIELDS The Lethbridge Soccer Centre opened in December 1997 and has been a dynamic addition to the community ever since. This versatile 60,000 square foot sports facility is strategically located between the College and the ENMAX Centre- within a very short walking distance of both.

It has two-16 thousand foot indoor playing surfaces, which can be adapted to a number of sports, other than soccer. In addition the complex has a full concession, a full service lounge, meeting space, and is handicap accessible.

Also included in Lethbridge’s repertoire of sports fields are close to fifty soccer fields, twelve of which are regulation size. These full-size fields are spread throughout the city, but remain within ten to fifteen minutes of any other field, allowing for convenient tournament logistics.

REGULATION OUTDOOR FIELDS include:

Allan Watson School 2104-6 Ave. S. Atso Towaawa Athletic Park Red Crow Blvd./Mohawk Road W. Civic Athletic Field 11 Street & 5th Ave. S. Dave Elton Park 6 Ave. & Stafford Dr. N. ENMAX Centre 2510 Scenic Dr. S. University of Lethbridge University of Lethbridge West Wilson Middle School 2003 9 Ave. N. (3 fields) Winston Churchill Development 20 Street & 18 Ave. N (2 fields) Winston Churchill High School 1605-15 Ave. N. www.lethbridgesoccer.com or www.city.lethbridge.ab.ca/leisure

RUGBY Lethbridge Rugby Club 9 Avenue & 36 St. N. 1 rugby field & clubhouse

FOOTBALL ENMAX Centre 1 football field 2510 Scenic Dr. S.

Father Leonard Van Tighem 1 practice football field 25 Stoney Cresc. W.

Winston Churchill High School 1 football/soccer field 1605- 15 Ave. N

LETHBRIDGE • ALBERTA • CANADA Facilities ABOUT LETHBRIDGE Ball Diamonds

SOFTBALL

LETHBRIDGE SOFTBALL VALLEY COMPLEX Peenaquim Park Access off Stafford Drive North, south of 26th Ave. Peenaquim Park is situated on a reclaimed floodplain, alongside the Old Man River. With nine red shale diamonds, and plen- ty of open space to park, the facility lends itself to large multi-day tournaments.

The clubhouse is located at the south-east corner of the park, and serves as the hub for meeting, organizing and socializing. A small ground-level theatre style room is used for meetings, while a large second floor room with adjoining outdoor balcony is ideal for concession and food service.

In addition to the Lethbridge Softball Valley Complex, Lethbridge has over forty softball diamonds scattered throughout the city. These include the following locations:

Agnes Davidson School 2103-20 St. S. 2 softball diamonds Allan Watson School 2104-6 Ave. S. 2 softball diamonds Assumption School 2219-14 Ave. s 2 softball diamonds Catholic Central High/St. Francis 405-18 St. S. 1 softball diamond Columbia Park Columbia Blvd. & Columbia Bay W. 1 softball diamond Dr. Gerald Probe School 120 Rocky Mountain Blvd. W. 1 softball diamond Father Leonard Van Tighem School 25 Stoney Cresc. W. 1 softball diamond Fleetwood-Bawden School 1222 9 Ave. S. 2 softball diamonds Galbraith School 1801-8 Ave. A. 6 softball diamonds General Stewart School 215 Corvette Crescent S. 1 softball diamond Immanuel Christian Elementary School 2010-5 Ave. N 2 softball diamonds Lakeview School 1129 Henderson Lake Blvd. S. 1 softball diamond Lethbridge Collegiate Institute/Hamilton 5 Ave. & 17 St. S. 3 softball diamonds Lethbridge Community College 3000 College Dr. S. 1 softball diamond Lethbridge Softball Valley Complex Peenaquim Park N. 9 softball diamonds (see above) Nicholas Sheran Community School 380-Laval Blvd. W 2 softball diamond Park Meadows School 50 Meadowlark Blvd.N. 2 softball diamonds Rutgers Park Columbia Blvd. & Rutgers Rd. W. 1 softball diamond Senator Buchanan School 1101-7 Ave. N. 2 softball diamonds Sheridan Park Sheridan Rd. & Columbia Blvd. W. 1 softball diamond St. Basil’s School 12 St. B & 6 Ave. N. 1 softball diamond St. Patrick School 8 St. &10 Ave. S. 1 softball diamond Westminster School 2003- 9 Ave. N. 2 softball diamonds Wilson Middle School 2003-9 Ave. N. 2 softball diamonds Winston Churchill High School 1605-15 Ave. N. 1 softball diamond

LETHBRIDGE • ALBERTA • CANADA Facilities ABOUT LETHBRIDGE Ball Diamonds

LITTLE LEAGUE

Atso Towaawa Athletic Park Red Crow Blvd. & Mohawk Rd. W. 2 fenced Little League diamonds Dave Elton Park 6 Ave. & Stafford Dr. N. 3 fenced Little League diamonds George Vaselenak Miner’s Library Ball Park 15 Ave. & 18 St. N. 1 fenced Little League diamond Lakeview Park (Kucheran Field) Henderson Lake Blvd. & Lakeridge Blvd. S 3 fenced/2 unfenced Little League diamonds

BASEBALL

Lloyd Nolan Yard 6 Ave. & Stafford Dr. North Baseball stadium

The Lloyd Nolan Memorial Yard is the finest amateur baseball stadium in Canada. It has a field area 328 feet at the corners and 405 feet in centre field. Large dugout areas and underground tunnels to the dressing rooms make it convenient for players and coaches.

The three story indoor training facility provides for training year round. At field level is a 900 square foot visitors locker room and a 1600 square foot locker room for the home team, complete with showers and weight training area. Also at field level is a training room, coaches office, and pitching tunnels, where hitters can hit live pitching.

On the second level there is an indoor hitting area, concession, and washrooms. Level three has a huge press box, score keeper’s room, and outdoor mezzanine - great for watching the game from.

The Prairie Baseball Academy started as an idea in the summer of 1993 that became a reality in 1995, with a $25,000 cheque from the Alberta Sport, Recreation, Parks and Wildlife Foundation, and a keen group of foresighted businessmen on board as sponsors.

A complete history of the Lloyd Nolan Yard and background information about the Lethbridge Prairie Dawgs is available at http://www.prairiebaseball.com

Henderson Stadium 2601 Parkside Drive South Baseball Stadium

Recent upgrades to this facility has allowed the stadium to meet the requirements necessary to accommodate Major League Ball. It has a field area of 320 feet at the corners and 400 feet in centre field. It has a main clubhouse made up of 620 feet of office, 1700 square feet, home team club house/ training area, and 1000 square feet visitor dressing room. A secondary clubhouse of 1040 square feet, is used by Minor Ball teams.

The Stadium has 580 aluminum seats with arm rests, announcer booth, two washrooms, ticket booth, concession/souvenir area, as well as 1000 portable seats. The Daktonics BA 3718 scoreboard not only provides game details, but also includes one electronic message function. There are also two batting cages on site.

LETHBRIDGE • ALBERTA • CANADA Facilities ABOUT LETHBRIDGE Miscellaneous Facilities Lawn Bowling

TED PETRUNIA LAWN BOWLING GREENS Located at 16th Steet and 18th Avenue North is home to the Lethbridge Lawn Bowling Club. The facility includes an air-conditioned club-house with washroom facilities and a well maintained lawn bowling green. Tennis Courts

LETHBRIDGE TENNIS COURTS Lethbridge has five tennis court locations to choose from, plus fenced courts at the University of Lethbridge, and the Lethbridge Community College. The Henderson Lake location is home to the Lethbridge Tennis Club, complete with the Lethbridge Tennis Club house. This facility includes 6 lighted courts. A 2 sided practice court is on site. Other Courts: 43rd Street 43rd St. & Parkside Dr. S Gyro Tennis Courts 15th Ave & 19 St. N Kinsmen Park 9th Ave & 1 St.S Westminster 4th Ave & 18th St. N

Horseshoe Pits

HENDERSON LAKE HORSESHOE PITS are located at the west end of Henderson Lake Park. In 1995, Lethbridge experienced a major flood, and many of the recreational facilities located in the river valley were altered or destroyed, including the horseshoe pits in Pavan Park. Rather than rebuilding in the river bottom, twelve new pits were built at the present location. In 2001, the pits were upgraded for the 2001 Alberta Senior Games.

Bowling

Name of Facility Address Phone # 10 Pin 5 Pin Top 10 Bowling Centre 425 13th St. N (403) 380-2695 ✔ Galaxy Bowling & Billiards 1702 23 St. N (403) 328-4386 ✔ Holiday Bowl 2825 2nd Ave. S (403) 328-2855 ✔

LETHBRIDGE • ALBERTA • CANADA Facilities ABOUT LETHBRIDGE Miscellaneous Facilities Skate Park

Lethbridge is excited to own one of Alberta’s premier multi-purpose skate parks. Located directly north of the city’s BMX track - at 7 Avenue and 7 Street North in Dave Elton Park, the skate park is an 1850 square meter play area of contoured concrete that features a bowl and concrete obstacles, most of which are six to seven meters in height. The concrete area is surrounded by trees and bordered by a grassed spectator/picnic area.The multi-purpose skate park is operated under the City of Lethbridge parks system, and open to recreational users at no charge.

Built in 1999, the multi-purpose skate park caters to youth and young adults who skateboard, inline skate and trick bicycle ride. Hours of operation are from sunrise to sunset. The park does not have lighting, and therefore does not lend itself to night-time activities. Year round use is limited only by inclement weather; the park doesn’t officially close, and can attract users January through December.

BMX Track

The Lethbridge BMX Track is a dynamic, challenging track, located at 724-7 St. North at the northwest corner of the Dave Elton Park complex.

Built to facilitate riders from 3 years on up, the track opens around the first week in May and stays open through September. Tuesdays have traditionally been race days, with opportunity for coaching time and practice on Thursdays. For more information, go to the Lethbridge BMX website www.lethbridgebmx.com

Disc Golf

Disc Golf also known as frisbee golf, is played much like golf, but instead of a club and a ball, players throw plastic flying discs at a series of specially designed basket- like targets. All you need is a little bit of time, a disc or Frisbee, and Lethbridge’s eighteen hole disc golf course, located in the west Lethbridge, Nicholas Sheran Park.

The course, a legacy of the 2001 Alberta Seniors Games, is accessible to the public at no charge, on a first come/first serve, walk-on basis. If your group or organization wishes to reserve the course for a function, booking may be done through the City of Lethbridge Community Services booking clerks-320-3011.

Hole number one, and a central directory sign explaining the rules of disc golf are located just south of the park depot and parking lot on McMaster Boulevard.

Golf cards are available at the Community Services office located on the third floor of City Hall.

LETHBRIDGE • ALBERTA • CANADA Facilities ABOUT LETHBRIDGE ENMAX Centre

(403) 320-4040 2510 Scenic Drive South Lethbridge, Alberta Canada, T1K 1N2 The City of Lethbridge ENMAX Centre was built as a lasting legacy of the 1975 Canada Winter Games. Over the past quarter century, it has played host to world class concerts, annual three ring circuses, multicultural events, national curling championships, motocross, bull riding, monster trucks, international basketball, banquets, skating events and a major WHL franchise. The ENMAX Centre is home to the Lethbridge Hurricanes. www.lethbridgehurricanes.com

This all-purpose event centre features a running track, racquetball and squash courts, a full-size ice rink, luxury box suites and a large indoor climbing wall (Ascent Climbing Centre).

The ENMAX Centre will seat 6,500 in reserve seating and 7,100 in festival seating. In addition, standing room for 800 people is also available.

1500 person seating for a sit-down banquet can be accommodated on the main floor.

Half House Seating Plan: Permanent Soft Seats 2,557 Floor Seats 560 Wheelchair 30 Luxury Box Suites 30 Less: Sight line obstructed (143) Total 3,234

ENMAX Centre Seating Plan-Full House: Permanent Soft Seats 4,649 Floor Seats 1,720 Wheelchair 30 Media Box 24 Penalty Box 18 Players Box 30 Luxury Box Suites 120 Standing Room 800 Total 7,391

Numbers may vary slightly depending upon event specifications. Adjacent to the ENMAX Centre is an outdoor sports field with capacity for 2,000 spectators.

In-house services include promotion and co-promotion, computerized ticket sales, food and beverage outlets, security and hosting capabilities. Riggers and stagehands provide professional setup and take down. There are four spotlights and an overhead door (16’H x 14’W) accessible for loading and unloading.

LETHBRIDGE • ALBERTA • CANADA Facilities ABOUT LETHBRIDGE Lethbridge Soccer Centre

In December 1997, soccer moved into the Lethbridge Soccer Centre located at 2501-28 Avenue South. The 58,000 square foot facility houses 2 regulation size indoor soccer pitches with grandstand seating for approximately 2000.

The Corner Kick Café, a full concession, Cross Bar Lounge, EGO Sports pro shop, All Star Massage Therapy and Quest camps (Summer, Easter and Christmas) make up the available services offered by the Lethbridge Soccer Centre. Meeting and conference rooms are available and can accommodate from as little as 10 people to over 1500 people depending on your needs.

To date, the Lethbridge Soccer Centre has been the host of many sporting activities including Provincial and National competitions; Youth and Senior Provincial Indoor Soccer, Judo Provincials, Judo Nationals, In Line Hockey Provincials, Gymnastic Provincials and Ball Hockey Nationals to name a few. The Lethbridge Soccer Centre has also hosted a variety of non-sporting events; Lethbridge Family Festival, Schizophrenia Society Variety Show, Weddings, Drygrads sponsored by LCI, CCHS, Taber as well as New Year's Eve events hosted annually by the LDS Church. The Lethbridge Soccer Centre has also played host to a myriad of parties, anniversaries, business meetings and shows.

As these events demonstrate, "WE'RE NOT JUST SOCCER ANYMORE".

LETHBRIDGE • ALBERTA • CANADA Facilities ABOUT LETHBRIDGE Exhibition Park

Exhibition Park is located in Lethbridge, Alberta and is a year round community organization, supported by volunteers, that promotes agriculture, trade, tourism, education and recreational events that benefit the economy and quality of life of Southern Albertans. They have 15 full time staff members, as well as another 200 part time and casual staff who work for us throughout the year. Besides the staff, they also rely heavily on our volunteer core. Exhibition Park utilizes over 500 volunteers each year who contribute over 6500 man hours towards the betterment of our events.

At Exhibition Park, they host over 400 private and public shows a year. The shows orga- nized by Exhibition Park range from Agriculture shows and a summer fair, to craft shows and family events like Canada Day and Family Fest on New Years Eve. Shows organized by community groups who utilize our facilities include car shows, livestock sales, trade shows, dances, weddings and other ceremonies, graduations, and much more.

They have over 100 000 square feet of covered trade space at Exhibition Park which can accommodate small groups needing space for a club meeting, all the way up to international trade shows and conventions. Call them at 403-328-4491 to discuss how they can meet your show needs!

www.lethbridgeexhibition.com

LETHBRIDGE • ALBERTA • CANADA Facilities ABOUT LETHBRIDGE University of Lethbridge

The University of Lethbridge, boasts a spectacular view from its vantage point, nestled into the coulees above the Oldman River. Its location provides for a quick jaunt across the river from the heart of downtown, and easy access to the main arteries that skirt the city and connect with highways leading north to Calgary and south to the US border.

With a first class catering service, on-campus apartment and traditional style accommoda- tions, and complete conference and event coordination, many sport events are hosted completely on-site. Food service options include banquet style seating for 500 and 110 in the Coulee Junction Café. The residence can accommodate 115 people in the "apartment style" residences, and 175 in dormitory style accommodations. A bed and breakfast arrangement is also available for registrants.

The University of Lethbridge Phys Ed building has a 50 meter (changeable format) Olympic distance indoor pool, two gymnasiums, and a first class weight room. By competition standards, the Max Bell Regional Aquatic Centre, is Lethbridge’s premiere facility. Located in the University of Lethbridge Phys Ed building, the pool’s 50 meter (changeable) format lends itself to a range of water sports. Because of the moveable bulkhead, the pool can be configured into one fifty meter pool or variations of twenty-five meter formats, including lanes of 1.8m deep, a shallow tank varying between 1 - 6’ deep, and a 4.5m diving tank.

The facility offers an electronic timing system, spectator seating, deck space, a deck-side classroom, and first aid facilities.

The track and field area is immediately outside the north entrance of the building. Centre field also serves as a soccer field.

The University is located within a very close driving distance of the City owned Nicholas Sheran Pool and Nicholas Sheran Ice Centre. Complimenting on-campus food outlets, are several restaurants and fast food venues, just off campus.

The campus is accessible to the disabled and is designated as non-smoking.

See home.uleth.ca for more information

LETHBRIDGE • ALBERTA • CANADA Facilities ABOUT LETHBRIDGE Lethbridge Community College

Accommodation: Lethbridge Community College has some of the most well-kept, modern student suites in Canada. Each suite is equipped with a four-piece bath, furnished living room and kitch- enette (suites for the physically challenged, have complete kitchens).

There are thirty-four townhouses, (approximately 1,100 square feet, each) each with three levels, three private bedrooms, one shared bedroom, two bathrooms, a dining area, and completely furnished kitchen and living rooms. As well, there are forty-three, two bedroom suites (ten designed specifically for the physically challenged) providing semi-private living for those who prefer this arrangement.

Due to maintenance and summer programming, between May and August, available accommodations, which is at 258 students during the regular year, shrinks to 130 beds. All summer rental accommodation offers linens and towels.

Another 200 bed residence complex is located on the east side of the campus, adjacent to the D.A. Electric Barn.

Sport Facility: The Physical Education Complex, constructed in 1990, includes the triple-size, Val Matteotti Gymnasium (2,200 square meters- larger than three regulation basketball courts) with seating for approximately 1,700.The college also has four international size squash and racquetball courts, a fitness testing centre and recreation therapy centre. A multi-purpose dance room, a combatives room, and a classroom with media facilities provide additional space.

Food Services: Food services at the college include a food court and satellite kitchens, and a full line of vending machines located in various areas of the College. In addition, the College’s Garden Court Restaurant, is open for lunch and evening dining during the academic year.

See www.lethbridgecollege.ab.ca for more information

LETHBRIDGE • ALBERTA • CANADA Facilities ABOUT LETHBRIDGE Medical and Emergency Facilities

The Lethbridge Regional Hospital serves both as a community general hospital for the Lethbridge hospital district and as a refer- ral center for the Southwestern Alberta region.

The facility houses a 330 bed, patient care building and a diagnostic and treatment centre to serve immediate needs. A wide variety of out-patient services are offered including a 24 hour emergency service team with a specialized trauma team. Comprehensive diagnostic and treatment services as well as dialysis unit are available. An MRI facility is now in place. Lethbridge has approximately 120 resident physicians and surgeons.

The City’s fire department provides ambulance services to Lethbridge and surrounding area. All fire fighters are dual trained Emergency Medical Technicians.

First aid services at sport venues will be the responsibility of the local St. John Ambulance Service as well as volunteers with medical and sports first aid training. Several venues have First Aid Treatment Centres on site.

LETHBRIDGE • ALBERTA • CANADA AccommodationsABOUT and Meeting LETHBRIDGE Space

Lethbridge presently offers 15 major hotel/motel facilities that provide nearly 1200 rooms for year-round occupancy. This is in addition to residence style accommodation at the University of Lethbridge, Lethbridge Community College (Information on each hotel/motel as per attached sheet) All hotels are no more than ten minutes away from any venue which may be used for competi- tion.

Meeting rooms are available in the Holiday Inn Express, Lethbridge Lodge Hotel & Conference Centre, Travelodge Hotel and Convention Centre, Parkside Inn, Ramada Hotel & Suites and Sandman Hotel. Additional space is also available at City Hall, ENMAX Centre, Exhibition Park, Lethbridge Community College, Lethbridge Soccer Centre and the University of Lethbridge.

Econo Lodge Suites with fridge & microwave Group & Team Rates Restaurant www.choicehotels.ca

Sandman Hotel Banquet and Convention Facilities Indoor Pool & Sauna Restaurant and Lounge www.sandman.ca

Best Western Heidelberg Inn Restaurant and Lounge Fitness Room & Sauna 1-800-791-8488

Days Inn Canada’s largest indoor mural located in" Home on the Range" courtyard Indoor Pool/Jacuzzi/Fitness Centre Continental Breakfast Team Discount 1-800-Days Inn

Quality Inn Indoor Pool/Hit Tub Continental breakfast team Discount 1-800-561-9815

LETHBRIDGE • ALBERTA • CANADA AccommodationsABOUT and Meeting LETHBRIDGE Space

Parkside Inn Conventions/Banquets/Meetings Hot Tub/Patio Deck Restaurant/Lounge/Night Club Team Rates 1-800-240-1471

Travel Lodge Largest Convention Centre in Southern Alberta Indoor Pool & Hot Tub Restaurant and Lounge www.travelodge.com

Lethbridge Lodge Indoor Pool & Hot Tub Meeting Rooms accommodating 10-800 Great Dining & Entertainment 1-800-661-1232

Ramada Hotel & Suites Themed Water Park with Waterslides/Wave Pool Restaurant & Lounge Meeting Rooms accommodating 10-150 1-877-233-1233

LETHBRIDGE • ALBERTA • CANADA AccommodationsABOUT and Meeting LETHBRIDGE Space

Accommodation Name # Rms Room Types Facilities Meeting Rooms Airport Distance

Best Western Heidelberg Inn 66 5 – 1 Queen Restaurant – 152 capacity N/A 5 km 1303 Mayor Magrath Drive So. 22 – 1 Queen + hideabed Lounge – 76 capacity Lethbridge, AB 31 – 2 Queens Fitness Room T1K 2R1 8 – 1 King/Business Sauna Phone: 403-329-0555 Toll free Resv: 1-800-791-8488 Fax: 403-328-8846 Email: [email protected] Website: www.heidelberginn.com

Bridge Town House Inn 37 13 – 1 Queen Continental Breakfast N/A 6 km 1026 Mayor Magrath Drive South 22 – 2 Queens room only Lethbridge, AB T1K 2P8 2 jacuzzi/bridal suites Outdoor Pool Phone: 403-327-4576 Toll free Resv: 1-800-597-1114 Fax: 403-329-0074

Chinook Motel 20 10 – 1 Queen Use of facilities next N/A 5 k 1245 Mayor Magrath Drive South 10 – 2 Queens door at Best Western Lethbridge, AB Heidelberg Inn T1K 2R1 Phone: 403-329-0555 Toll free Resv: 1-800-791-8488 Fax: 403-328-8846

Comfort Inn 58 28 – 2 Queens standard Continental Breakfast room N/A 4 km 3226 Fairway Plaza Road South 20 – 2 Queens upgrade Indoor Pool Lethbridge, AB 3 family suites – 1 King Hot tub T1K 7T5 + sofabed Phone: 403-320-8874 2 Executive suites – 1 Toll free Resv: 1-866-554-4110 King + sofabed Fax: 403-320-8824 Website: www.choicehotels.ca E mail: [email protected]

Days Inn 91 31 – 1 bed Continental Breakfast N/A 10 km 100 – 3 Avenue South 58 – 2 beds room only Lethbridge, AB 2 – King/Bridal T1J 4L2 Phone: 403-327-6000 Toll free Resv: 1-800-661-8025 Fax: 403-320-2070 Email: [email protected] Website: www.daysinn.com

Econo Lodge 44 16 – 1 bed N/A N/A 6 km 1124 Mayor Magrath Drive South 20 – 2 beds Lethbridge, AB 6 suites T1K 2P8 2 handicap suites Phone: 403-328-5591 Toll free Resv: 1-877-777-5591 Fax: 403-380-4873

LETHBRIDGE • ALBERTA • CANADA AccommodationsABOUT and Meeting LETHBRIDGE Space

Accommodation Name # Rms Room Types Facilities Meeting Rooms Airport Distance

Holiday Inn Express 102 3 – 1 King Continental Breakfast 1 – capacity 35 9 km 120 Stafford Drive South 2 – 1 King handicap Indoor Pool with slide Lethbridge, AB 14 – 1 King Jacuzzi Fitness room T1J 4W4 9 – 1 King + hideabed Phone: 403-394-9292 executive suites Toll free Resv: 1-866-494-9292 8 – 1 King + hideabed Fax: 403-394-9202 French door suites Email: [email protected] 12 – 2 Queens + hideabed Website: www.hiexpress.com 42 – 2 Queens 12 – 2 Queens + hideabed French door suites

Lethbridge Lodge 190 4 – 1 Queen Restaurant – 130 capacity 3 ballrooms - 11 km Hotel & Conference Centre 31 - 1 Queen + hideabed Dining Room – 110 capacity 50 to 700 capacity 320 Scenic Drive South 89 – 2 Queens Fitness Centre 5 meeting rooms – Lethbridge, AB 30 – King business Indoor pool 10 – 50 capacity T1J 4B4 28 - courtyard suites 1 Whirlpool Phone: 403-328-1123 Queen + hideabed Lounge – 110 capacity Toll free Resv: 1-800-661-1232 4 - Family suites 1 Queen + Nightclub – 350 capacity Fax: 403-328-0002 bunkbeds Email: [email protected] 4 - Executive hot tub suites Website: www.lethbridgelodge.com 1 king + hideabed

Parkside Inn 60 32 – 1 bed Restaurant – 140 capacity 1 ballroom – 6.5 km 1009 Mayor Magrath Drive So. 28 – 2 beds Lounge – 80 – capacity 10 to 250 capacity Lethbridge, AB Nightclub – 240 capacity T1K 2P7 Whirlpool/Fitness area Phone: 403-328-2366 Toll free Resv: 1-800-240-1471 Fax: 403-328-5933 Email: [email protected] **Renovations planned for 2002 to reduce room count to 40 suites.**

Pepper Tree Inn 56 22 – 1 bed Continental breakfast area N/A 5 km 1142 Mayor Magrath Drive So. 18 – 2 beds Whirlpool Lethbridge, AB 4 – 1 bed kitchens Outdoor Pool T1K 2P8 4 – 1 bed + hideabed Phone: 403-328-4436 8 – 1 bedroom suites Toll free Resv: 1-800-708-8638 Fax: 403-328-4436

Quality Inn 56 15 – 1 bed Continental breakfast room N/A 6 km 1030 Mayor Magrath Drive So. 51 – 2 beds Indoor pool Lethbridge, AB T1K 2P8 Phone: 403-328-6636 Toll free Resv: 1-800-561-9815 Fax: 403-327-4037

Ramada Hotel & Suites 119 83 – 2 Queens standard Dining lounge - 4 – 10 to 4 km 2375 Mayor Magrath Drive So. 17 family rooms 160 capacity 150 capacity Lethbridge, AB 4 – 1 King superior Indoor pool/waterslides T1K 7M1 6 – deluxe suites Wave pool Phone: 403-380-5050 4 – physically challenged Fitness room Toll free Resv: 1-877-233-1233 3 deluxe jacuzzi Fax: 403-380-5051 2 boardroom suites E mail: [email protected] Accommodation Name # Rms Room Types Facilities Meeting Rooms Airport Distance

LETHBRIDGE • ALBERTA • CANADA AccommodationsABOUT and Meeting LETHBRIDGE Space

Accommodation Name # Rms Room Types Facilities Meeting Rooms Airport Distance

Sandman Hotel 138 1 executive jacuzzi Restaurant – 170 capacity 1 ballroom – 8 km Lethbridge, AB 25 – 1 King + hideabed Lounge – 58 capacity 12 to 450 capacity T1J 3L8 26 – 1 Queen Indoor Pool Phone: 403-328-1111 86 – 2 Doubles Fitness room Toll free Resv: 1-800-266-4660 Fax: 403-329-9488 Email: [email protected] Website: www.sandman.ca

Super 8 Lodge 91 20 – 1 Queen Restaurant – 64 capacity 1 – 58 capacity 7 km 2210 – 7 Avenue South 62 – 2 Queens Outdoor Pool Lethbridge, AB 4 – 1 King T1J 1M7 3 kitchenettes Phone: 403-329-0100 1 handicap Toll free Resv: 1-800-800-8000 1 bridal suite Fax: 403-327-3600 Email: [email protected] Website: www.super8.com

Travelodge City Centre 32 15 – 1 bed Outdoor Pool N/A 11 km 207 – 4 Avenue South 17 – 2 beds Lethbridge, AB T1J 0M8 Phone: 403-327-2104 Fax: 403-327-3980 Toll free Resv: 1-800-416-0305 Website: www.travelodge.com

Travelodge Hotel & 104 51 – 1 Queen Restaurant – 110 capacity 3 meeting rooms – 9 km Convention Centre 15 – 2 Queens Lounge 10 to 100 capacity 526 Mayor Magrath Drive South 4 – 1 Queen + hideabed Indoor pool 2 ballrooms – 250 to Lethbridge, AB (2 with kitchenettes) Whirlpool 1000 theatre style T1J 3M2 19 – 2 Queens + hideabed - 150 to 550 banquet Phone: 403-327-5701 (1 with kitchenette) Toll free Resv: 1-800-578-7878 3 – 1 King + hideabed Fax: 403-327-5075 1 – 2 Queens + hideabed Website: www.travelodge.com Sleepy bear theme room 8 – 1 Double bed 2 – 1 double bed + hideabed 1 – 2 doubles

Seasonal Only: Lethbridge Community College 120 86 – 4 bdrm unit townhouses LCC Food services Various meeting 5 km 3000 College Drive South 44 – 2 bdrm unit townhouses LCC Barn rooms Lethbridge, AB T1K 1L6 *all twin size beds* LCC Fitness room Phone: 403-320-3200 Gymnasium Toll free Resv: 800-572-0103 Ext. 7218 Fax: 403-320-1461 Website: lethbridgecollege.ab.ca

University of Lethbridge 300 Aperture Park Apartments U of L food services Various meeting rooms 13 km Conference Services University Hall Dormitories Student Union Pub 10 to 450 capacity 4401 University Drive Indoor Pool Lethbridge, AB T1K 3M4 Gymnasium Phone: 403-329-2244 Fax: 403-329-5166 Email: [email protected]

LETHBRIDGE • ALBERTA • CANADA AccommodationsABOUT and Meeting LETHBRIDGE Space

Affordable camping within the city limits is offered at two Lethbridge campgrounds. Both campgrounds feature a laundromat, country store, modern washrooms, and sani-dump.

Bridgeview Campground offers campers the chance to set up home next to the Oldman River, which provides a scenic waterway for boaters, anglers and sightseers. Additional facilities include a laundromat, payphones, store, dump station, heated pool, arcade, playground, and clubhouse. Currently building a kitchen for breakfast and supper meals and catering for Recreation Hall. 100 sites Recreation Hall capacity – 202.

Henderson Lake Campground is in southeast Lethbridge, next to Henderson Lake Park, Henderson Golf Course, and the exhi- bition grounds. One hundred sites feature full and partial hook-ups.

LETHBRIDGE • ALBERTA • CANADA City Services ABOUT LETHBRIDGE

The City of Lethbridge maintains 4,300 acres of urban park. This system of parks has been developed along the Oldman River which meanders through the city in the area’s famous coulees. As well, a large number of green strips, small play- grounds and fields are located in various areas throughout the city. This. coupled with a wealth of pools, sport fields, and arenas, makes Lethbridge ideal for holding major sport competitions.

The City of Lethbridge has developed a system to help organizations host events within the City of Lethbridge. If the event or some aspect of the event is to be held in or on a city park, roadway or public open space, a special event permit is required from the city’s Leisure Services Department-3rd floor, 910-4 Ave. S. (403) 320-3011. These registered events, in receipt of a City of Lethbridge permit will take precedence over all unregistered events, should a conflict for use of space arise.

The City of Lethbridge encourages and supports this type of participation within the city by providing services such as delivering bleachers, and picking up garbage. A Community Event van and a show mobile are just two of the ideas that may be useful to your organization.

More information or answers to your questions or concerns is available by calling 320-3011.

TRANSPORTATION: The use of buses provided by Lethbridge Transit in conjunction with smaller passenger vans, courtesy of local car dealerships, has provided effective and efficient shuttle and transportation service when Lethbridge has hosted other large events in the city. Major arterial roadways link the downtown core to all hotels and motels as well as most city facilities.

DINING AND SHOPPING: Well over 100 restaurants, from fine dining and trendy eateries to fast food outlets and coffee houses are found throughout the city. After-hours clubs and pubs cater to all tastes; there are establishments offering pleasant, intimate surroundings, high energy rock and roll, country, and English style pub ambience.

The city is southern Alberta's shopping mecca, featuring seven shopping centres and vibrant downtown area with ample parking and quick access. Because Lethbridge serves as the hub for a trading area of about 275,000 people, the city has more retail and personal services than would normally be found in a city its size.

LETHBRIDGE • ALBERTA • CANADA Location ABOUT LETHBRIDGE Driving Distance

DRIVING DISTANCE FROM LETHBRIDGE TO MILES KILOMETERS Calgary 136 220 Edmonton 322 518 Grande Prairie 602 969 531 854 104 167 Red Deer 226 363 Regina 401 645 412 663 Vancouver 810 1,303 Spokane 391 632

LETHBRIDGE • ALBERTA • CANADA Location ABOUT LETHBRIDGE Provincial Map

LETHBRIDGE • ALBERTA • CANADA Location ABOUT LETHBRIDGE City Map

To see this map go to http://www.city.lethbridge.ab.ca/leisure/PDF/Leth_map.pdf

Swimming Pools http://www.city.lethbridge.ab.ca/leisure/Aquatics/PDF/Swimming_Pools.pdf Arenas http://www.city.lethbridge.ab.ca/leisure/ice_centres/PDF/Arenas_map.pdf Athletic Parks http://www.city.lethbridge.ab.ca/leisure/sports_fields/PDF/Athletic_Parks_map.pdf

LETHBRIDGE • ALBERTA • CANADA Previous Event ExperienceABOUT LETHBRIDGE

In 1975, Lethbridge hosted the 1975 Canada Winter Games. Using this point as our beginning, we have highlighted a few of the major events that have been held in Lethbridge since then.

1975 Canada Winter Games 1974/75 National Old Timers Hockey Tournament 1980 Alberta Summer Games 1983/86/92 4A Zone C\Basketball Tournament 1985 National Slow Pitch Tournament 1987 Regional Basketball Championships 1987 Women’s University National Basketball 1987 Scott Tournament of Hearts 1989/90 Western Canadian Swimming Championships 1990 Skate Canada 1991 Canadian National Judo Championships 1992 Canadian Pro Golf 1993 Alberta Sections Figure Skating 1993 Alberta Amateur Golf Tournament 1994 C.C.A.A. National Basketball 1994 Alberta/North West Territories Provincial Precision Skating Championships 1994 National Broomball Championships 1995 Youth National Swimming Competition and Swimmers with A Disability 1996 Alberta Winter Games 1997 Hurricane Hockey Play-offs –10 games 1998 4A High School Basketball 1999 All Stars Canadian Men’s Squash Annual Labor Day Soccer Tournament Annual Ringette Tournament 2001 Alberta Seniors Games

LETHBRIDGE • ALBERTA • CANADA Media ABOUT LETHBRIDGE

Local media have a history of being very supportive of community events, and this commu- nity has in turn developed a healthy working relationship with the media.

Radio Stations The River 107.7 FM CFRV Rock 106.7 FM CJRX Country 95.5 FM CHLB The Hawk 93.3 FM CHHK

Television Stations CFCN Lethbridge/CTV Global Television Lethbridge Shaw Cable

Newspapers Lethbridge Herald - Daily including Sunday Sun Times - Wednesday Lethbridge Shopper - Weekend

Sunny South News - Weekly Taber Times - Weekly Vauxhall Advance - Weekly

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