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News-Miner file photo U2 Fairbanks Daily News-Miner Saturday, March 15, 2014 ulu news TABLE OF CONTENTS LANGUAGES OF THE NORTH Schedule for Sunday and Monday » 3 Geetings! Hodgson Trophy » 4 Here is a series of translations of basic greetings in a cross section of the languages of the circumpolar north. Fair Play Pin » 5 Welcome letters » 6-7 Local donations » 8 Contingent profile: » 9 Pins and trading » 10-12 Past athlete: Bart LeBon » 13 Let the games begin » 14 Venue maps, bus routes » 14-15 Sports schedule » 17 School district involvement » 19-20 Cultural events » 22-23 2016 host profile: » 24 Fan Etiquette » 25 Tickets » 26-27 Saturday, March 15, 2014 Fairbanks Daily News-Miner U3 ulu news : Starting Lineup rop High School, Kneel Jump, ING—Birch Hill Recreation Intermediate Female, 8 a.m., 3 2 p.m. Sunday Open Female and Open Male, Area, Interval Start Freestyle p.m., 4 p.m.; Junior Female, 1 —West Valley —Fairbanks Curl- 9:45 a.m.; Junior Female and 5K, Junior Female and Male, p.m. and 5 p.m.; Junior Male, High School, Junior Female, 8 ing Club, Junior Female and Junior Male, 1 p.m.; One Hand Juvenile Female and Male, 11 a.m., 2 p.m. and 6 p.m.; a.m., 9:30 a.m., 11 a.m., 12:30 Junior Male, 11 a.m. Reach, Open Male, 3:30 p.m. Midget Female and Male, 10 Juvenile Female, 9 a.m., noon, 5 p.m., 2 p.m., 3:30 p.m., 5 p.m., —UAF — a.m. p.m. and 7 p.m.; Juvenile Male, 6:30 p.m., 8 p.m.; Randy Smith Student Recreation Center, High School, Juvenile Female CURLING—Fairbanks Curl- 10 a.m., 4 p.m., 8 p.m. Middle School, Junior Male, Intermediate Female, noon; and Male Singles, Junior ing Club, Junior Female and SHORT TRACK SPEED 8 a.m., 9:30 a.m., 11:00 a.m., Juvenile Female, 1 p.m. Female and Male Singles, Junior Male, 9 a.m. and 2:30 SKATING—, 12:30 p.m., 2 p.m.; 3:30 p.m., 5 VOLLEYBALL—Randy Junior Female and Junior Male p.m. Juvenile Female, 777M, 3 p.m.; p.m., 6:30 p.m. and 8 p.m. Smith Middle School, Junior Douglas, Juvenile Female and DENE GAMES—Ryan Mid- Juvenile Male, 777M, 3:08 —North Pole Female, 9:30 a.m., 11 a.m., Juvenile Male Doubles, 9 a.m.- dle School, Stick Pull, Junior p.m.; Junior Female, 1000M, Middle School, Junior Mixed, 12:30 p.m.; West Valley High 6:30 p.m. Male,and Juvenile Female, 10 3:30 p.m.; Junior Male, Team Competition, 9 a.m., School, Junior Male, 9:30 a.m., —UAF Patty a.m., Junior Female and Open 1000M, 3:50 p.m. 10:30 a.m., Noon, 1:30 p.m. 11 a.m., 12:30 p.m. Center, Junior Female, 2 p.m. Male, 2 p.m. —Birch and 3 p.m. CULTURAL EVENTS— and 4 p.m.; Junior Male, 10 DOG MUSHING—Jeff Hill on Fort Wainwright, Sla- CULTURAL EVENTS— Yamal in the Children’s Eyes a.m., noon, 6 p.m. Studdert Racegrounds, Juvenile lom, Junior Female and Junior Pioneer Park, AWG Museum Exhibit, Grange Hall in North SKI—Birch Coed Four-dog 7.5K Race, 11 Male, 11 a.m.; Juvenile Female Exhibit, Folk Art Fest and Expo, Pole, 7 p.m.; Arctic Winter Hill Recreation Area, Juvenile a.m.; Junior Coed Six-Dog 10K and Juvenile Male, 11 a.m. Pin Sales and Pin Trading, Games Kick-off Party, Grange Female and Juvenile Male 5K, Race, 12:30 p.m. SNOWSHOEING—Birch Museums and Train Rides, Hall in North Pole, 1 p.m. 2:30 p.m.; Junior Female and —Big Dipper Hill Recreation Area, Juvenile 11 a.m.-6 p.m.; Film Festival OPENING CEREMO- Junior Male 7.5K, 2:30 p.m. Ice Arena, Bantam Male, 8 a.m., Female 2.5K, 4 p.m.; Juvenile 2-8:30 p.m.; Morris Thompson NIES—Carlson Center, 6 p.m. BIATHLON SNOW- 5 p.m., 7:15 p.m.; Midget Male, Male 2.5K, 4:30 p.m.; Junior Cultural Center, Dene Drum- SHOE—Birch Hill Recreation 2:45 p.m.; Junior Female, 10:15 Female 5K, 5 p.m.; Junior Male mer Demonstration, 12:30-1:30 Area, Juvenile Female and a.m. and 12:30 p.m.; UAF Pat- 5K, 5:45 p.m. p.m.; Noel Wien Library, Lunch Juvenile Male 2.5K, Junior ty Center, Midget Male, 10:15 —Hutchi- Performance, Noon-2 p.m.; Monday Female and Junior Male, 4K, a.m.; Junior Female, 7:15 p.m. son High School, Junior Female Grange Hall, North Pole, Yamal ARCTIC SPORTS—Lath- 11:30 a.m. INDOOR SOCCER—UAF and Male Singles, 9 a.m.; Juve- in the Children’s Eyes, 11 a.m.-6 CROSS COUNTRY SKI- Student Recreation Center, nile Female and Male Singles, p.m. U4 Fairbanks Daily News-Miner Saturday, March 15, 2014 ulu news Sportsmanship rewarded during winter games By Libbie Martin fair play and respect for all. ULU NEWS Throughout the week, mission staff, PAST coaches, officials, AWGIC members, Hodgson The Arctic Winter Games are more Winners registered media and senior staff from Trophy 1978 » Alaska than just spectacular athletes and the Host Society observe the compe- A plaque on the base of the Arctic 1980-88 » impressive athletic prowess. titions, the athletes and the villages, Winter Games’ Hodgson Trophy reads: 1990 » Alaska There’s a huge emphasis on sports- looking for instances of sportsman- At each Arctic Winter Games, the manship. It’s part of the Games’ mis- 1992 » NWT ship. AWG International Committee sion and values — fair play, integrity At all times, contingents are expect- 1994 » Greenland presents the Hodgson Trophy to and respect for oneself and others. ed to respect rules, officials, decisions 1996 » NWT the contingent whose athletes best Athletes are expected to show these and opponents and maintain self-con- 1998 » Yukon exemplify the ideals of fair play and values both on and off the playing field, trol. It’s not just their interactions with 2000 » and not just to their teammates, but to each other that are considered — they team spirit. Team members receive a 2002 » Greenland their competitors as well. are judged on showing respect for the distinctive pin in recognition of their 2004 » Nunavut The teams emphasize it. The Arctic host society and community and par- accomplishment. 2006 » Alaska Winter Games International Commit- ticipating in cultural and social aspects “The trophy was donated to the 2008 » Nunavut tee emphasizes it. It’s as big a compo- of the Games. AWG International Committee 2010 » Alaska for presentation by Commissioner nent of the AWG as the sports are. Athletes, coaches, mission staff and 2012 » Nunavut That sense of sportsmanship is official delegates are expected to be S.M. Hodgson of the Northwest embodied in the Hodgson Trophy ambassadors for both their sport and Territories, March 1978. awarded at the end of the Games to their contingent. “The trophy is a work of Native the contingent that, in the words of At the end of the week, the votes are art of the Canadian Arctic. The AWGIC policy, “demonstrates the best tallied, and one contingent is added to trophy is composed of an inscribed understanding of the philosophy of the the list of past Hodgson Trophy win- tusk with carved soapstone AWG and most exemplifies the spirit ners. The Hodgson Trophy base and climbing bear. The of fair play. …” The award is named after Stu- rewards athletes who soapstone bear located toward the Members of the In a land as harsh and unforgiving art M. Hodgson, a commissioner top of the narwhal tusk symbolically awarded team embody a sense of as the Arctic, cooperating and sharing for the from represents ‘reaching for the top’ in each receive a pin. sportsmanship. Libbie resources is vital to ensure survival. In athletics and sportsmanship.” Libbie Martin/ Martin/ULU News modern athletics, this is embodied by TROPHY » U5 ulu news Buy One Get One for Offer Valid on $ Regular 6 inch or FOOTLONG Subs Expires March 31, 2014 1. 00 One coupon per customer

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carved wraps itself around the trophy, according to an arti- the ivory piece across internation- individual pin. trophy the base of the tusk, while at the cle from Northern News Services al borders proved to be problem- As much as the athletes enjoy Continued from U4 top, a carved bear seems to cling dated March 20, 2004, and the atic because of red tape and cus- earning gold, silver and bronze precariously to the tusk itself. name of the artist who created it toms issues. for their sports skill, winning 1967-1979. He was a big supporter According to the AWGIC web- is unknown. According to AWGIC officials, it the trophy is always the ultimate of the AWG, and donated the tro- site, the bear symbolizes “reaching The team earning the trophy is very large and somewhat fragile, goal. phy in 1978. for the top in competition and fair doesn’t get the actual trophy — and shipping costs are astronom- “It is an incredible honor to win The trophy is a 6-foot-tall play.” that resides permanently in the ical. Teams receive a framed pic- the trophy,” Kathleen Rehm, Team scrimshaw-decorated narwhal Hodgson couldn’t recall where Yukon Sports Hall of Fame in ture of the trophy, and each mem- Alaska’s assistant chef de mission tusk mounted on soapstone. A he got the piece of artwork that is , Yukon. Transporting ber of the contingent receives an said.

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The Alaska FROM OUR MAYORS contingent marches offer and are particularly noted for our in the Participants, sponsors hospitality and sense of community, which makes visitors feel special and at opening and spectators: home. We are confident that this is the ceremonies spirit of friendship and welcoming that of the elcome to Interior Alaska! The you will experience here. Arctic Fairbanks North Star Borough Winter and the cities of Fairbanks and W Sincerely, Games North Pole are pleased that you have joined us here for this spectacular event. on March Mayor Luke Hopkins 13, 1982. The Games are vibrant, exciting and cul- Fairbanks North Star News-Miner turally diverse — all qualities reflected in Borough our communities. file photo Bringing the Games to Fairbanks is a natural fit with the abundance of world- class sports facilities, suitable housing for visiting athletes and young people who are truly excited about the Games. The Mayor John Eberhart people of Fairbanks greatly enjoy sports City of Fairbanks $5000 to go and cultural events that are unique to our I G northern regions and we have an incred- every session! ible array of skiing, hockey and indoor N O Special Drawings sporting venues. Nightly In addition to serving as a jumping-off 626 5th Avenue • 452-4834 place to the wonderful wilderness of Inte- rior Alaska, we are the cultural center of Mayor Bryce Ward Welcome Welcome ArcticArctic WinterWinter Games!Games! the Interior and rich in history. Accessi- City of North Pole Mon.–Thu. 6 p.m.–11 p.m. 2 Sessions on Friday! bility, convenient meeting facilities, fine hotels, excellent dining and an abundance Fri. 6–1:30 a.m. SESSION 1 • 7:30pm-9:30pm, SESSION 2 • 10:30pm-1:30am of wildlife contribute to making Fair- Sat.–Sun. Noon–11 p.m. Pull tabs, snack bar & nonsmoking area. 13501853 3-21-14ULU banks one of the finest destinations in North America. The Interior people have so much to U8 Fairbanks Daily News-Miner Saturday, March 15, 2014 ulu news Local support, in-kind donations exceed goal By Julie Hermann ing us something that has in-kind val- Solie said. “We never dreamed that one ple that work at least 40 hours.” News-Miner Intern ue that we would have had to pay for,” said dealership would be able to provide all those Solie added that many volunteers sponsorship manager Cherie Solie. vehicles, but they were happy to do it.” would make more than minimum wage Local support has poured in for next Seekins Ford Lincoln, the official vehi- Sani­Can, in North Pole, has donated 10 if they were paid. week’s 2014 Arctic Winter Games in Fair- cle sponsor of the Games, will be donat- portable toilets, as well as the labor and Individual donations have made up a banks. ing 57 vehicles and is branding them with supplies to deliver them and maintain substantial part of the Games’ funding. Because in-kind donations have Games logos. One has been in use since fall them during the Games and pick them They’re almost 20 percent of the slight- reached much higher levels than expect- 2013. The rest of the vehicles will be used up when the weeklong sports and cultur- ly more than $1 million raised so ed, the burden of reaching a fundraising during the Games to move equipment and al extravaganza comes to an end. far, according to Solie. goal of $1.25 million has eased a bit for supplies as well as transport VIPs and spe- Several Fairbanks dentists have donat- Two programs were created to solicit local organizers. cial guests, according to Solie. ed toothbrushes and toothpaste for the individual donations. One program asked “We have lots of companies giv- “We went to them with that proposal,” welcome bags, which are given to all people to be an Arctic Star by donating 2,000 participants. North Pole Coffee $100 per month for a total contribution Roasting Company donated small pack- of $2,014, because it’s the 2014 Games. ets of coffee. Mugs, headbands and hand The names of these donors will be Lemongrass is proud to be a sponsor of 2014 sanitizer have been donated. engraved on plaques, which will be Arctic Winter Games. Best luck to the competitors! Volunteers hours add up to a huge placed on the new Legacy Cauldron out- donation. So far, more than 2,700 peo- side the Carlson Center. For menu: www.lemongrassalaska.com ple, mostly from Fairbanks, have volun- The Friend of the Games program raised teered their time to help out at the Games. about $20,000 through smaller individu- Volunteers are asked to commit to a al donations. Altogether, individuals in minimum of 12 hours during the Games Fairbanks donated about $175,000. week. That adds up to more than “That’s a big chunk of change for indi- $250,000 worth of time donated to the viduals to give,” Solie said.

456-2200 12503104 3-15-14UL Games if each volunteer were paid the The amount of support in the commu- Alaska minimum wage of $7.75 per hour. nity was surprising, she said. Hours: Monday-Saturday Solie said that number is a low esti- “We never dreamed we would get this • Lunch 11 a.m.-4 p.m. mate. many volunteers,” Solie said. “Those in-kind • Dinner 5 p.m.-10 p.m. U “Most people donate more than 12 donations came in so much more than we 388 Old Chena Pump Road, hours,” Solie said. “There are lots of peo- had counted on. It’s been amazing.” Fairbanks, AK 99709 Athletes go for the gold.

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kinross.com Saturday, March 15, 2014 Fairbanks Daily News-Miner U9 ulu news CONTINGENT PROFILE: Team Alaska Alaska offering 284 ‘positive, healthy role models’ By Libbie Martin They are expected to their knowledge with other youths and ULU NEWS the world. No matter their role in the show sportsmanship Games, Rehm said the expectations to Team Alaska will field 284 athletes at “ to all competitors, mentor and lead are the same for all par- the 2014 Arctic Winter Games this year ticipants. — overseen by 47 coaches and joined by including teammates. ...” For many of these athletes, coaches six youths who will participate in cultural and cultural artists, it’s the biggest event events. Kathleen Rehm, co-chef de mission in their lives, and it shapes them in ways The chef de mission position is split for 2014 Arctic Winter Games that far outlast any sports-related acco- this year, with Shawn Maltby and Kath- lades they may receive. They get excited, leen Rehm sharing the duties of orga- the shoes for the first time. This “qualified Rehm said, and many rededicate them- nizing and directing coach and team and dedicated team of coaches,” accord- selves to their sports. Alaska flag selections for each sport, travel planning, ing to Rehm, includes former Olympic “It’s a huge part of their development fundraising, administrative needs and and World Cup athletes and champions, as athletes,” she said. “They are expected support for the mission staff, board of learned how to push themselves athleti- and a few college coaches. to show sportsmanship to all competi- directors and athletes. cally and be leaders and mentors to both Like the athletes, coaches must demon- tors, including teammates; expand their According to Rehm, who serves as teammates and competitors. strate more than just skill at their sport. cultural awareness; interact with other director of outreach, the athletes com- “They are role models,” Rehm said. Team Alaska coaches work with ath- teams; and show leadership qualities.” prising Team Alaska are more than just “They stand out as leaders in their com- letes 11 to 18 years old, and each age The importance of the sportsmanship skilled in their particular sport. munity.” group needs differing levels of support. is symbolized by the Hodgsons Trophy, “They must be committed to be posi- Each sport requires different skills and Athletes are from all areas of the state. awarded after each Games to the “con- tive, healthy role models,” Rehm said. experience. Rehm said all are the type of They have different backgrounds and tingent whose athletes best exemplify Athletes were chosen during the past youths Alaskans will be proud to point past experience, making them a diverse the ideals of fair play and team spirit,” through a process of application, recom- out and say, “That’s what Alaskans are.” and unique group, according to the Arc- according to the AWG website. Athletes mendation and tryouts, often by DVD This year, 232 Alaskan Arctic Winter tic Winter Games website. receive an individual pin to remind them or YouTube video, depending on which Games athletes are participating in their Coaches must be older than 18, pass a of their accomplishment. sport they participate in. first Games. background check and have experience “Team Alaska has received the trophy After making the final cut, the athletes Those athletes will be mentored by 47 coaching youth sports. four times since 1978,” Rehm said. “We’re not only honed their athletic skills — they coaches, 32 of whom are stepping into The cultural participants will share pushing for it again.” U10 Fairbanks Daily News-Miner Saturday, March 15, 2014 ulu news The other arctic winter game: Trading pins By Libbie Martin Pins from each of the nine contingents will be released throughout the week, beginning Mon- ULU NEWS Pin Central day. Individual pins are $6; the set of nine can be purchased for $39. Libbie Martin/ULU NEWS Dates » Monday through Friday They call it the 21st sport. Times » 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. or fill in blanks from past years, A Pin Committee, chaired said. “Pin design is challeng- It requires no athletic skill, no Where » Pioneer Park Civic and make deals with other trad- by Charity Gadapee of Explore ing in that they are small and experience and no tryouts. All Center, third floor ers. Fairbanks, commissioned the each color has to be separated you need is desire, time and col- Haggling is encouraged, Lane pins. Jill Marshall, of Marshall by metal. We wanted to offer a lateral. It’s a good way to interact, said, and arriving early to pur- Arts Design, designed a vast wide choice of colorful collect- Collateral in the form of … even if you don’t speak the same chase one of the limited number array of individual pins and sets ible pins.” pins. language,” she said. of pins available is a given. Once entice and excite pin traders The sports pins depict the 20 Pins? At 11 a.m. each day of the the day’s issue is sold out, there from all corners of the globe. sports featured at the Games, Yes. The 21st sport at the 2014 Games, Pin Central — on the will be no more to buy. If you There are pins depicting each designed with clean, simple Arctic Winter Games is pin third floor of the Alaska Cen- oversleep, you better have good of the 20 sports, the nine con- lines and featuring the AWG trading. tennial Center for the Arts at negotiation skills. tingents, the years of effort, and logo. The sport pins will be Pin trading is “the most pop- Pioneer Park — will issue that Since it is such an integral miscellaneous aspects of the introduced starting Monday. ular” aspect of the Arctic Win- day’s new pins. Traders will con- part of the Games, it’s no won- Games. Each day, four pins will be ter Games, according to Karen gregate throughout the day until der Fairbanks has put quite a bit “Although I designed the pins, released until all have made Lane, general manager of the 6 p.m., meeting other traders, of time and attention into the the committee had input and 2014 Arctic Winter Games. looking to complete collections 2014 pins. approval on them all,” Marshall TRADING PINS » U11

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3450 Airport Way (off Geraghty) • 907-451-0485 U14 Fairbanks Daily News-Miner Saturday, March 15, 2014 ulu news Let the games begin By Bob Eley parade of athletes into the Carl- ULU NEWS son Center. Anna Frank will give a blessing and the North Pole Three-plus years of prepara- High School Choir will be sing- tion are about to culminate in ing national anthems. the largest sports and cultural Borough Mayor Luke Hopkins celebration to ever take place in and Host Society President Jeff the Golden Heart City. Jacobson will deliver welcoming “Three years of planning is speeches. finally coming to fruition,” said Illaska Assassins, a break- Karen Lane, general manag- dance group from Anchor- er for the 2014 Arctic Winter age, will put on a performance Games. “We are ready to go.” during the ceremony and again Thousands of athletes, coach- in the post show after the Games es, cultural delegates, support are declared open and the Arctic staff and fans began flooding Winter Games torch is lit. into Fairbanks late Friday eve- Tickets for the opening cere- ning for the weeklong extrava- monies are $20. For more tick- ganza running through March et information, see pages 26 22. and 27. “We’re excited to have so many Parking at the Carlson Center visitors coming into our city,” can get quite congested, so off- Lane said. “It’s going to be a site parking is available at Pio- great week for everyone.” neer Park and the Big Dipper Ice The Arctic Winter Games are Arena. Shuttle buses will deliver a biennial sports and cultural fans from the off-site parking celebration bringing together lots from 5-5:45 p.m. Sunday nearly 2,000 athletes, coach- and return fans to their vehicles es and cultural delegates from following the ceremony. across the circumpolar north for Some events — curling, indoor a week of camaraderie and spir- soccer and volleyball — begin ited competition before the opening ceremonies. The Games officially open at 6 Volleyball is the first offi- p.m. Sunday with a gala opening cial sporting event to start the ceremony at the Carlson Center. Games, with matches at 9:30 A pre-show starts at 5:40 p.m. a.m. Sunday at Randy Smith and features a performance by Middle School (Alaska vs. Pumyua as well as video mes- Northwest Territories junior sages from Sen. Mark Begich male) and West Valley High and Rep. Don Young. Schol (Alaska vs. Northwest Ter- The Blanchett Brothers, Ste- ritories junior female). ven and Phillip of Pumyua, will Curling matches begin at 11 serve as emcees at the opening a.m. at the Fairbanks Curling ceremonies. Club and indoor soccer matches The pageantry begins with the start at noon at the University GAMES » U16 Saturday, March 15, 2014 Fairbanks Daily News-Miner U15 ulu news U16 Fairbanks Daily News-Miner Saturday, March 15, 2014 ulu news

Tuesday, the slalom on Wednesday and offs are scheduled for Thursday, with the Club on lower Second Avenue will host GAMES the Kombi on Thursday. Should there be bronze medal games on Friday and the what should be a highly competitive Continued from U14 inclement weather, Friday and Saturday title contests on Saturday. week of curling competition featuring could be used as makeup dates. BIATHLON-SKI: Juvenile and Junior Junior female and male divisions. The of Alaska Fairbanks Student Recreation ARCTIC SPORTS: Arctic Sports is athletes compete in the event held at female and male gold ulu winners will be Center. one of two categories featuring youth and the Birch Hill Recreation Area biath- decided based on competition Monday The nine contingents represented at adult levels of competition. Dene Games lon range, just north of Fairbanks off through Thursday, with a mixed event the Arctic Winter Games are: Alaska, are the other. The competition is in the the Steese Highway. A mass start race slated for Friday and Saturday. Alberta North, Greenland, Northwest Junior and Open divisions and will take is scheduled for Monday, followed by DENE GAMES: These Native com- Territories, Nunavik-Quebec, Nunavut, place at Lathrop High School on Airport a sprint race on Tuesday, an individual petitions will take place at Hering Audi- Sapmi (Northern Scandinavia), Yamal Way. Scheduled events include the kneel start race on Thursday and a mixed relay torium, Randy Smith and Ryan middle (Russia) and Yukon. jump and Open Male one hand reach on on Friday. The Junior division competi- schools. Competition is scheduled for the The other sports being contested Monday, the two-foot high kick, arm pull tors will ski slightly longer distances than Juvenile female, Junior female and male include: , arctic sports and Open Male head pull on Tuesday, those in the Juvenile division. and Open male divisions. The stick pull (Native games), badminton, biathlon ski, the triple jump and Alaskan high kick on BIATHLON-: Also is slated for Monday at Ryan, the snow biathlon snowshoe, cross country ski- Wednesday, the one-foot high kick and being held at the Birch Hill Recreation snake will be Tuesday at Randy Smith, ing, curling, Dene Games, dog mushing, Open Male airplane on Thursday and the Area biathlon range, the snowshoe event hand games are slated for Wednesday , , ice hockey, sledge jump and Open Male knuckle hop has the same age groups as the ski event. at Hering Auditorium, the finger pull is indoor soccer, snowboarding, snowshoe on Friday. Competition will be in the Juvenile and Thursday at Ryan and the competition racing, , table tennis, vol- BADMINTON: The shuttlecocks will Junior divisions. Mass start races are concludes with the pole push on Friday leyball and wrestling. be flying when the badminton compe- slated for Monday, sprints are on Tues- at Ryan. Numerous cultural events will take tition gets under way Monday at North day, individual races are on Thursday and DOG MUSHING: The Alaska state place throughout the week, including Pole High School. There are Juvenile and mixed relays are on Friday. sport will take place at the Jeff Studdert cultural galas at 7 p.m. Thursday and Fri- Junior divisions for male and female sin- CROSS COUNTRY SKIING: Birch Racegrounds on Farmers Loop. There day at Hering Auditorium. See pages 22 gles and doubles, as well as mixed dou- Hill Recreation Area will be awful busy are Juvenile and Junior division races on and 23 for details. bles. Most of the qualifying takes place on during the Games as it also will play host Monday and Tuesday and team four-dog Here’s a brief rundown of each sports Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday, with to the cross-country skiing competition races on Thursday. event held during the 2014 Arctic Winter the semifinals on Friday and the champi- and the Snowshoe events. The cross FIGURE SKATING: The event takes Games. Cultural events are highlighted in onship matches on Saturday. country races feature competition in the place at the Carlson Center at the inter- a separate article on page 22 and 23. BASKETBALL: The basketball tour- Juvenile, Junior and Midget divisions. section of Second Avevue and Wilbur ALPINE SKIING: The competition naments for Junior female and male Interval start freestyle races are on Mon- Street. The Junior female event is split will take place north of Fairbanks on the teams will be held at the Patty Center day, classic sprints are on Tuesday, mass into four different divisions. Competitors Steese Highway at Mt. Aurora Skiland. on the University of Alaska Fairbanks start classic races are on Thursday and skate their short program on Tuesday and Competitors in Juvenile and Junior divi- campus. Round-robin competition takes relays are on Friday. sions will race in the giant slalom on place Monday through Wednesday. Play- CURLING: The Fairbanks Curling GAMES » U20 Saturday, March 15, 2014 Fairbanks Daily News-Miner U17 ulu news SPORTSSports SCHEDULE Schedule 16-MARCH 17-MARCH 18-MARCH 19-MARCH 20-MARCH 21-MARCH 22-MARCH SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY START FINISH START FINISH START FINISH START FINISH START FINISH START FINISH START FINISH TIME TIME TIME TIME TIME TIME TIME TIME TIME TIME TIME TIME TIME TIME Alpine Skiing 11:30 14:45 11:30 14:45 11:30 14:45 Mt. Aurora Skiland

Arctic Sports 9:00 17:30 9:00 18:30 9:00 16:30 10:00 20:00 10:00 14:30 Lathrop High School

Badminton 9:00 18:30 9:00 18:30 9:00 18:30 9:00 20:30 10:00 17:00 8:30 14:45 North Pole High School

Basketball 9:00 21:30 9:00 20:30 9:00 20:30 9:00 20:30 16:00 20:30 10:00 14:30 Patty Center

Biathlon Ski 14:30 17:30 14:30 16:30 14:30 17:30 14:30 16:30 Birch Hill Recreation Area

Biathlon Snowshoe 11:30 13:00 11:30 12:30 11:30 13:00 11:30 12:30 Birch Hill Recreation Area

Cross Country Skiing 10:00 12:45 10:00 16:30 10:00 14:00 10:00 12:00 Birch Hill Recreation Area

Curling 9:00 11:00 9:00 11:00 9:00 11:00 9:00 11:00 9:30 14:30 9:30 17:30 8:30 13:00 Fairbanks Curling Club 14:30 16:30 14:30 16:30 14:30 16:30 14:30 16:30 Dene Games 9:30 16:00 9:00 16:30 9:00 17:00 Ryan Middle School

Dene Games – Snow Snake 10:00 14:30 Randy Smith Middle School

Dene Games – Hand Games 9:00 17:00 Hering Auditorium

Dog Mushing 11:00 14:00 10:00 13:00 12:00 15:00 Jeff Studdert Racegrounds

Figure Skating 7:45 12:00 13:15 18:00 15:00 20:30 Carlson Center Ice Hockey Preliminaries and Finals 8:00 21:15 9:00 21:15 9:00 21:00 9:00 21:00 9:00 21:30 9:00 15:00 Big Dipper Ice Arena Ice Hockey – Preliminaries 10:15 12:15 8:15 12:30 19:15 21:15 17:00 21:15 UAF Patty Center Ice Rink 19:15 21:15 19:00 21:00 Indoor Soccer 12:00 14:00 8:00 22:00 8:00 22:00 8:00 22:00 8:00 22:00 8:00 22:00 8:00 14:00 UAF Student Recreation Center Snowboarding – Slalom Fort Wainwright Birch Hill 11:00 14:00 Snowboard Area Snowboarding 11:00 14:00 11:00 14:00 11:00 14:00 UAF Hulbert Nanook Terrain Park

Snowshoe – Track 10:00 12:45 Randy Smith Track

Snowshoe – Course 16:00 18:30 16:00 20:45 Birch Hill Recreation Area

Speedskating 13:00 20:00 15:00 21:00 8:00 14:00 10:00 16:00 Carlson Center

Table Tennis 9:00 16:00 10:30 14:00 10:00 14:00 9:00 16:00 Hutchison High School

Volleyball 9:30 14:00 8:00 21:30 8:00 21:30 12:30 21:30 8:00 22:30 13:00 21:00 West Valley High School

Volleyball 9:30 14:00 8:00 21:30 8:00 21:30 12:30 21:30 8:00 12:30 Randy Smith Middle School

Wrestling 9:00 16:00 9:00 16:00 10:30 17:00 12:00 15:00 North Pole Middle School

22 U18 Fairbanks Daily News-Miner Saturday, March 15, 2014 ulu news Saturday, March 15, 2014 Fairbanks Daily News-Miner U19 ulu news Fairbanks School District heavily involved in games By Scott McCrea ber of the men’s volleyball team. “It was an the facility preparation has taken place ULU NEWS experience that I will never forget. I’m excit- months in advance, as well as some of the ed to be able to volunteer and represent network and technical work. Spring break 2014 won’t be business as Fairbanks as we host the games this year.” Most notably, a lot of the advance work usual for the Fairbanks North Star Bor- Several other schools will be used to has taken place in the classrooms, thanks ough School District. host athletic competitions ranging from to the efforts of retired district teachers While students will be out of school the badminton to snowshoe racing, while Trish Warner and Susan Burgess, who week of March 17-21, many district staff Effie Kokrine Charter will be used for a co-chair the Arctic Winter Games School will be hard at work on various behind potlatch the evening of March 19. Programs committee. the scenes aspects of the Arctic Winter With the use of facilities comes the More than a year out, they were work- Games. support staff to maintain them during ing with teachers to conduct assemblies “The school district is a key partner Ryan and Randy Smith Middle School the week, ranging from facilities and cus- and introduce Arctic Winter Games cur- with the games,” Superintendent Pete students stand in for athletes from todian crews to network technicians and riculum and studies into the classrooms, Lewis said. “This historic event is a teach- around the circumpolar North in a nutrition services workers. in subject areas including physical educa- able moment for Fairbanks’ youth and rehearsal for the opening ceremonies The district’s network and computer tion, social studies and art. those who educate them.” of the Fairbanks 2014 Arctic Winter services department will be providing Many of the art projects completed by School district facilities will be used Games. More than 2,000 athletes the games with a custom configured students will be hung in the host schools for myriad activities throughout the will participate in the games. Some telephone systems, computers and iPads during the Games, to be viewed and week, the most significant being the six for AWG staff, computer labs for AWG admired by the visiting athletes. 700 middle schoolers helped with the schools — Ryan Middle, Hunter Elemen- athletes, wireless access for athletes and Students also have been involved in tary, Barnette Magnet, West Valley High, rehearsal. Sam Friedman/News-Miner staff, and ongoing technical support. other artistic endeavors to include a vid- Denali Elementary and Lathrop High — Evans, principal/mayor of Barnette Mag- Amy Rouse, director of nutrition ser- eo contest and writing AWG-themed to be used to accommodate the hundreds net. “As the mayor of Barnette, instead of vices for the district, said she will have haikus, while the voices of sixth-graders of visiting athletes. the principal, I think the core responsi- approximately 50 staff as well as a few from Denali Elementary can he heard on Lathrop also serves as the main caf- bility will be the same — to ensure people others outside of her department — the Games’ theme song, “Light the Torch.” eteria for all athletes. Many of the host get their needs met.” including volunteers — who will be work- “We have had a great partnership with schools’ principals will be serving as the Another principal serving as mayor is ing the week of the Games cooking, prep- the district,” Karen Lane, general manag- “mayor” of their buildings for the week. Dave Dershin, of Lathrop High, who is a ping and delivering food for the 2,000- er of the 2014 Arctic Winter Games, told “I’m most excited about meeting new former Arctic Winter Games athlete. some participants. the Fairbanks Board of Education at their people from different countries and “I was a participant in the 1998 games in It’s not just during the week of the Feb. 18 meeting. “It is a great effort and sharing Fairbanks with them,” said Dana ,” said Dershin, who was a mem- Games the work has taken place. A lot of we highly appreciate it.” U20 Fairbanks Daily News-Miner Saturday, March 15, 2014 ulu news

female divisions as well as Juvenile and try snowshoe events, while the shorter GAMES Junior male divisions. Indoor soccer is sprint races and relays will be held on Continued from U16 one of three sports that features com- the Randy Smith Middle School track petition before opening ceremonies, on Wednesday. The cross-country races the free skate on Wednesday with the with games slated for Sunday morning are scheduled for Monday and Friday. two scores combined for a final total. A and early afternoon. All indoor soccer TABLE TENNIS: Hutchison High team event is scheduled for Thursday. games will be played at the UAF Stu- School will serve as the site for the GYMNASTICS: Gymnastics Inc. dent Recreation Center. Round-robin table tennis competition, which fea- will hold the Junior female compe- action is on tap from Sunday through tures female and male events in the tition at its facilities on Airport Way. Wednesday, with playoffs on Thursday Juvenile and Junior divisions. Pool A team event is scheduled for Tues- and Friday and ulu games on Friday play and quarterfinals in singles is day, with individual competitions in and Saturday. Monday, while pool play and quarter- the vault, balance beam, uneven bars, SHORT TRACK SPEED SKAT- finals in doubles is Wednesday. The floor exercise and all-around slated for ING: Individual events from 500 mixed team event starts Thursday and Thursday. meters to 1,500 meters as well as all semifinal and ulu-round games are ICE HOCKEY: There are three relay races will be held at the Carlson on Friday. hockey tournaments on the schedule Center. The competition will feature VOLLEYBALL: There are Junior — Junior female, Bantam male and female and male categories in the female and Junior male divisions in Midget male. Games will be played Juvenile and Junior divisions. Compe- volleyball, which will take place at West at the Big Dipper Ice Arena and the tition is scheduled for Monday, Tues- Valley High School and Randy Smith University of Alaska Fairbanks Pat- day, Thursday and Friday. Middle School. Round-robin action ty Center. The Junior female division SNOWBOARDING: A relatively takes place Sunday through Thursday, will play round-robin games Monday new sport to the AWG, snowboard- with playoffs on Thursday evening and through Wednesday, with the semi- ing features four days of competition bronze- and gold-ulu games on Friday. finals on Thursday and bronze- and in Juvenile female and male divisions Each division features six contingents. gold-ulu games scheduled for Fri- and Junior female and male divisions. WRESTLING: The wrestling tour- day. The two male divisions play Monday’s slalom events will take place naments will take place at North Pole round-robin games Monday through at Birch Hill Ski Area on Fort Wain- Middle School with competition in Wednesday, semifinals on Thursday, wright. The other three days of compe- Junior female and male divisions. bronze-ulu games on Friday and gold- tition are at the UAF Hulbert Nanook Team events take place on Monday Team Alaska figure skater Xinghua Turner ulu games on Saturday. Terrain Park, with the rail jam on and Tuesday, with individual compe- takes part in the Figure Skating Short INDOOR SOCCER: The most pop- Tuesday, on Wednesday and tition slated for Thursday and Friday. Program Ladies 4 Junior Female on March ular of all the indoor sports, indoor Arctic Air on Thursday. 6, 2012. Whitehorse Star file photo/Vince soccer features competition in the SNOWSHOEING: Birch Hill Rec- For more detailed information on each Fedoroff Juvenile, Junior and Intermediate reation Area will host the cross-coun- sports schedule, go to www.awg2014.org. Saturday, March 15, 2014 Fairbanks Daily News-Miner U21 ulu news

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The voice of Interior Alaska since 1903 U22 Fairbanks Daily News-Miner Saturday, March 15, 2014 ulu news More than sports: Getting a cultural experience By Jonni Roos • Alberta North: Powwow dances of the Open North American Champion- the contingent countries on Monday and ULU NEWS • Yukon: Breakdancing and a contem- ship Race and taking part in a Tuesday afternoon at the Pioneer Park porary dance titled “Love in the Aurora” private artists’ workshop at the Universi- Theater. Fairbanks will have the opportunity to created especially for the Arctic Winter ty of Alaska Fairbanks. A week long folk and fiber arts expo indulge in an international cultural expe- Games The Arctic Winter Games contingents will be held at the Pioneer Park Centenni- rience without leaving town during the • Nunavut: Featuring traditional throat will bring traditional artwork from their al Center for the Arts. The expo will have Arctic Winter Games by taking advan- singers, dancers and drummers home countries to be featured at Arctic daily themes, an opportunity to sample tage of the Games’ cultural programs and • Yamal: Performers will feature songs Winter Games Museum Exhibit in the Bear international cuisine, artist workshops, events. and dances of the Nenet culture Gallery at Pioneer Park and select pieces for and a dedicated area on the upper level Three to six cultural delegates from • Nunavik-Quebec: Artists will be per- display at the Downtown Co-Op Plaza. exclusively for pin sales and trading. each of the nine contingents for the Arc- forming a Brazilian drumming incorpo- An international film festival is sched- tic Winter Games will present perfor- rating their traditional stories uled for Monday and Tuesday, showing For more information, go to the Arctic Winter mances highlighting the heritage and Free lunchtime performances are feature films and documentaries from Games website at www.awg2014.com. culture of their home countries. scheduled from noon to 2 p.m. Monday There will be many opportunities to through Wednesday: see the delegate performances during the • Monday at Noel Wien Library week at select venues around Fairbanks, • Tuesday at Downtown Co-Op Plaza including the sports award ceremonies, • Wednesday at Doyon Chiefs Court the opening and closing ceremonies and In addition to daily public perfor- cultural galas. mances, cultural delegates will be busy Two cultural galas, sponsored by Sum- throughout the week with additional pri- itomo Metal Mining Pogo, are the show- vate performances at the Denali Center case performances for the contingents. and Pioneers’ Home, participating in the Galas will be from 7-8:30 p.m. on Thurs- annual Parka Parade on March 22 as part day and Friday at Hering Auditorium. Tickets are $35 for adults and $30 for The Eagle Boy, David Nix, dances youth and senior. Performance highlights of the galas the Arrow Dance during the cultural include: performance on March 16, 1982, • Alaska contingent: Yup’ik dancers during the Arctic Winter Games in from Mt Edgecumbe Fairbanks. News-Miner file photo Saturday, March 15, 2014 Fairbanks Daily News-Miner U23 ulu newsPresented by: CULTURALCultural Sc EVENTShedule SCHEDULE Cultural

16-MARCH 17-MARCH 18-MARCH 19-MARCH 20-MARCH 21-MARCH 22-MARCH SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY START FINISH START FINISH START FINISH START FINISH START FINISH START FINISH START FINISH AWG CULTURAL EVENTS TIME TIME TIME TIME TIME TIME TIME TIME TIME TIME TIME TIME TIME TIME Opening Ceremony presented $ by ConocoPhillips Alaska 18:00 19:00 Carlson Center AWG Kick-Off Party Grange Hall, North Pole 13:00 15:00

AWG Museum Exhibit 11:00 18:00 11:00 18:0011:00 18:0011:00 18:0011:00 18:0012:00 18:00 Pioneer Park Bear Gallery Folk Art Fest and Expo 11:00 18:00 11:00 18:00110:0018:00 11:0018:00 11:0018:00 Pioneer Park Centennial Center

Pin Sales and Pin Trading 11:00 18:00 11:00 18:0011:00 18:0011:00 18:0011:00 18:00 Pioneer Park Centennial Center

Museums & Train Rides 11:00 18:00 11:00 18:0011:00 18:0011:00 18:0011:00 18:00 Pioneer Park

Dog Sled Rides 12:0014:00 12:0014:00 12:0014:00 Pioneer Park Film Festival 14:00 20:30 14:00 20:30 Pioneer Park Theatre Dene Drummer Demonstration Morris Thompson Cultural and 12:30 13:30 Visitors Center Lunch Time Performance 12:00 14:00 Noel Wien Library Lunch Time Performance 12:00 14:00 Co-Op Plaza and Bentley Mall

Lunch Time Performance 12:0014:00 Doyon Ltd. Local Performance Series 14:0019:00 14:0019:00 14:0019:00 Pioneer Park Theater Yamal in the Children's Eyes Exhibit 12:00 19:00 11:00 18:00 11:00 18:0011:00 18:0011:00 18:0011:00 18:00 Grange Hall, North Pole Fireworks Extravaganza 21:00 Location to be determined

College Fair presented by 9:00 12:00 Flint Hills Resources UAF Campus Great Hall 16:00 19:00

Cultural Gala 19:0020:30 19:0020:30 $ Hering Auditorium Parka Parade 13:45 2nd Avenue Downtown Closing Ceremony $ presented by GCI 18:0019:00 Carlson Center $= Ticketed Event Refer to page 35 for other local events, visit explorefairbanks.com or call (907) 456-5774 for more information. Athletes from the Yukon Territory make their way through the meal line on March 13, 1982, during the Arctic Winter Games in Fairbanks. News-Miner File photo

33 U24 Fairbanks Daily News-Miner Saturday, March 15, 2014 ulu news Greenland excited about hosting the 2016 games By Danny Martin Greenland [email protected] Instead of reinventing the wheel, I think it’s so much better to go ask people here Maliina Abelsen will be watching the Arctic Winter Games closely. “ in Fairbanks what has worked and what Her observations aren’t limited to viewing a point guard’s perimeter shoot- do you find difficult?” ing in a basketball game or noticing the Maliina Abelsen, general manager for 2016 way a speedskater handles the turns of Arctic Winter Games in , Greenland an oval. Abelsen is observing everything about the weeklong cultural and athletic extrav- first event takes place. preparation, “but at the same time it’s aganza in Fairbanks. It’s because she’s Nuuk “They have done so good for them- very interesting and challenging. It’s very the general manager for the 2016 Arctic selves and the facilities are really great,’’ great.” Winter Games in Nuuk, Greenland. she said. “You’re thinking, ‘We have just Abelsen had a taste of the challenges of Nuuk, the capital of Greenland, was started,’ and then you realize there’s a lot an AWG because she was a Nordic ski- co-host of the 2002 Arctic Winter Games image Courtesy Flickr user oattoto of things that need to be done the next er for Greenland in 1992 in Whitehorse, with Iqualiut, Nunavut, in . she will make more when she returns to two years. Yukon. She earned three ulus — two gold Last October, Abelsen did some early Fairbanks for this year’s Games. “On the other hand,’’ she added, “it’s and one silver. preparation for Greenland’s imminent “I obviously have not tried before to be nice to see how they have involved so “It was a big, big experience for me,’’ hosting. She attended a social gathering the general manager of an Arctic Winter many people because I know we also did she said. “I was 15 or 16, and it was so at Pioneer Park for the 2014 Arctic Win- Games event,” she said. “Instead of rein- that back in 2002. We know we’re going great to meet people from the other side ter Games host society, and she visited venting the wheel, I think it’s so much to do the same but it’s just a matter of (of the Atlantic Ocean). some venues for this year’s games. better to go ask people here in Fairbanks structuring everything right.” “You realize we have a lot of cultural “It really does help a lot because you what has worked and what do you find Greenland is set to host a larger AWG similarities,’’ she added. know that in two years, we’re going to difficult? than it did in 2002. She then gradually understood the be at the same stage,’’ Abelsen said. “It’s “So sometimes, it’s better to know it “It was half the size of what we’re going logistics of conducting an AWG. just trying to get as much information early on so you can kind of prepare your- to have in 2016,’’ Abelsen said. “It’s going “You’re just happy and young, and and knowledge out of people as possi- self,’’ she added. to be biggest event ever in Greenland, in you’re like, ‘Wow, this is great!’,’’ Abelsen ble.” Abelsen was impressed by the work of 2016. recalled. “Then you realize all the work Abelsen has made a few inquiries and the 2014 host society months before the “It’s been daunting,’’ she said of the that was done behind it.”

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GCI IS A PROUD SPONSOR OF THE 2014 ARCTIC WINTER GAMES 800.800.4800 ○ gci.com Saturday, March 15, 2014 Fairbanks Daily News-Miner U25 ulu news Cheering, sportsmanship — good fan etiquette By Danny Martin kids an opportunity to compete and do [email protected] the best they can,’’ Shiffler said. Fans also shouldn’t bring their pets Being a good sport at the Arctic Win- to the sled dog races, which are sched- ter Games isn’t limited to its athletes. uled for March 17-20 at the Jeff Stud- Fans are encouraged to be good dert Racegrounds behind the Mushers sports while taking in the 20 athletic Hall on Farmers Loop. events during the week-long extrava- Fans shouldn’t throw objects at com- ganza. petitors, coaches or officials during the “First of all, you need to be ready to Arctic Winter Games. cheer for everyone,’’ Wendell Shiffler, “Fans at the Arctic Winter Games vice president of the Arctic Winter have opportunities to set good exam- Games International Committee, said ples by showing good sportsmanship,’’ during a recent interview in the 2014 Shiffler said. host society’s headquarters in down- A good sportsmanship pin is award- town Fairbanks. ed to teams during the Arctic Winter “If your son or daughter is compet- Games. ing, certainly support them,’’ he added. Shiffler has seen good sportsmanship Fans shouldn’t say detrimental from fans at AWG events. things to competitors or boo them, “I’ve witnessed people welcoming Shiffler said. other fans, taking the time for inter- “These aren’t Olympic athletes,’’ he changing discussions with them,’’ he said. “They’re young people trying to said. do the best they can with this oppor- “I’ve seen people be excited for their tunity.” teams, but they also went to other Fans should never enter an area of team’s coach or a player after a game competition, whether it’s a basketball and told them ‘Good job,’” Shiffler said. Team Alaska girls cheer on the junior male basketball team March 5, 2012. court, hockey rink, ski trail or a venue “There’s more to a sport than win- for Arctic events. ning,” Shiffler said. “It’s a lifelong Whitehorse Star file photo/Vince Fedoroff “Stay back, stay away and give the learning experience.” U26 Fairbanks Daily News-Miner Saturday, March 15, 2014 ulu news

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Get your tickets Passes for events, days, more By Bob Eley for youth, seniors and military. ULU NEWS Medals round tickets, with the excep- tion of indoor soccer, are $15 for adults Spectators at the Arctic Winter Games and $12 for youth, seniors and military. can enjoy all of the outdoor sports free Soccer medals round games span two of charge, but there will be admission to days and are $30 for adults and $12 for indoor events during the sports and cul- youth, seniors and military. tural extravaganza Sunday through Sat- Tickets for the opening ceremonies, urday in Fairbanks. closing ceremonies and gala events must The Arctic Winter Games are a sports be purchased separately. and cultural event bringing athletes, Tickets for the opening and closing coaches and cultural delegations from ceremonies are $20 for each event for across the circumpolar north together adults and $15 for youth, seniors and for a weeklong celebration. There are military 20 sports and numerous cultural events Tickets to the gala (cultural) events are scheduled during the week. $35 for adults and $30 for youth, seniors Spectators can purchase a super pass, and military. The gala events are on which is good for all indoor events with March 20 and 21 at Hering Auditorium. the exception of medals rounds for hock- The age for youth at gala events is 3-18. ey, volleyball, basketball, curling and Tickets can be purchased online at indoor soccer. You can attend as many www.ticketmaster.com, the Arctic Win- indoor events each day as you want. ter Games retail store at 330 Barnette Super passes are $40 for adults and Street, the Carlson Center and University $35 for youth (age 6-18), seniors (age 55 of Alaska Fairbanks box office in the Pat- and older) and military personnel. ty Center, all Fred Meyer stores in Alaska Daily passes are $15 for adults and $12 and Eielson Air Force Base. U28 Fairbanks Daily News-Miner Saturday, March 15, 2014 ulu news