2014 BC Hockey Pee Wee Championship Vancouver, B.C March 16 to 20, 2014 Hosted by Vancouver Thunderbird Minor Hockey Association at Doug Mitchell Thunderbird Sport Centre 6066 Thunderbird Blvd. Vancouver, B.C. V6T1Z1 3/3/14 1 Table of contents WELCOME......................................................................................................................................3 1 TOURNAMENT INFORMATION..............................................................................................4 2 VENUE ..........................................................................................................................................5 3 CONTACT INFORMATION.......................................................................................................6 4 RAFFLES.......................................................................................................................................6 5 PARKING ......................................................................................................................................6 6 FOOD OPTIONS NEAR THE VENUE.......................................................................................7 7 MEDICAL SERVICES.................................................................................................................9 8 SKATE SHARPENING................................................................................................................9 9 THINGS TO DO AT UBC..........................................................................................................10 10 THINGS TO DO IN VANCOUVER.......................................................................................10 11 PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION..........................................................................................10 12 ACCOMMODATION..............................................................................................................12 13 ORDER FORMS – BANQUET and GATE PASS……………….. ………………………….13 14 CLOTHING….....………………………………………………………………………………14 Welcome On behalf of the Vancouver Thunderbird Minor Hockey Association (VTMHA), welcome to Vancouver and congratulations on advancing to the Provincials. The VTMHA is excited to host the championships this year. - We are one of BC’s largest minor hockey associations with 1100 registered players and 70 teams participating in our programs. The Doug Mitchell Thunderbird Winter Sports Centre at UBC will be the competition venue. The Centre’s Thunderbird Arena was constructed for the 2010 Olympic games and opened in July 2008. The facility is one of Vancouver’s newest and most sophisticated multi use spectator venues. The Thunderbird Arena holds 7,500 spectators for hockey and provides modern facilities for both spectators and competitors. All games will be held on the Main Rink at the arena. We look forward to having you participate in a competitive and fun filled week of hockey. Best Regards, Vancouver Thunderbird Minor Hockey Association Pictures courtesy of: Kasian Architecture Interior Design and Planning Ltd. 3 1 Tournament information All teams are expected to attend the Banquet and Opening Ceremonies. All teams are welcome at the Closing Ceremonies but it is understood that some teams may be travelling home by that time. The Coaches’ meeting on the evening of March 15 must be attended by at least one coach and one manager from each team. Banquet Information Date: Saturday March 15, 2014 5:30pm – Venue: River Rock Casino Resort 8811 River Rd, Richmond, BC V6X 3P8 Cost: Free for players, coaches and team manager $25 per person for parents, siblings and other guests. Tickets ordered through [email protected]. Submit the order form at the end of the document. Coach’s meeting River Rock Casino Resort post Banquet. All other activities take place at the Doug Mitchell Thunderbird Sport Centre, University of British Columbia (UBC) campus Opening Ceremonies Date: Sunday, March 16, 2014 at 7:30pm Venue: Main Ice, Rink “A” – Thunderbird rink Opening Ceremonies will include: Teams on Ice Display of Team Banners and Flags, everyone is encouraged to bring theirs Welcome and Introduction of team members Games Date: March 16 to 20, 2014 Venue: Main Ice, Rink A Admission: $5 per day or $15 for event pass and $20 for family event pass. Tournament passes to be paid for in advance by participating teams. Order form is attached. 4 Game Schedule First game of tournament: 16 March at 10:30am Final Game: 20 March at 8:00pm. Closing Ceremonies Date: March 20, 2014 following the final game. Venue: Main Ice, Rink “A” – Thunderbird rink 2 Venue Main Ice, Rink “A” (Thunderbird Rink) Doug Mitchell Thunderbird Sport Centre, UBC 6066 Thunderbird Blvd. Vancouver, B.C. V6T1Z1 Players’ entrance: - From Thunderbird Blvd. and Parade past Protrans Area Ice level - Through doors to Rink A, dressing rooms on right Spectators’ entrance - From entrance off of Westbrook Mall - From street level above Protrans Arena Emergencies: Emergency 911 Pro shop 604-827-4324 Icemaker 604-612-1012 Direct emergency vehicles/personnel to loading bay off Westbrook Mall. 5 3 Contact information Organization Committee Vancouver Thunderbirds [email protected] BC Hockey Representatives: District Director Site Representative Bill Veenstra / Rick Alder [email protected] / [email protected] 604-615-1882 Referee Supervision: Referee Committee Member Site Supervisors: Al White / TBA [email protected] 604-727-1961 4 Merchandise Clothing BC Hockey logoed PeeWee A1 Championship clothing will be available for purchase by pre-order with very limited quantities available for order on-site. Order forms and sizing charts will be sent to team managers. Raffle Table There will be raffle basket tables set up on the mezzanine at the arena. 50/50 draws will take place throughout the tournament. 50/50 tickets will be 1 for $2, 3 for $5, and 15 for $20. The winning tickets will be posted at the raffle table. Concession The concession is located on the mezzanine level at the arena. 5 Parking UBC: Parking fees are in effect in all areas of the UBC campus. Thunderbird Parade across from the rink: 8am-5pm = $7 and 5pm – 8am = $6 Parking meters in lot behind the rink: Parking meters beside the sport field: $4/hr., 2 hour maximum Parking along roads near the rink (yellow boxes): $4 for 2 hours, $6 all day Surface lots (B Lot behind the parade) approx. 5-10 min walk: $6 all day Along 16the near pacific Spirit Park: free (15 min walk from the rink): free http://www.parking.ubc.ca/visitor.html 6 6 Food Options near the Venue UBC will be in session during the Provincials. The campus has many food and market options that are all open to the public. Explore the beautiful gardens and campus buildings and facilities while you are on site. Food service at UBC : http://www.food.ubc.ca/locations-and-hours Student Union Bldg. and Pacific Spirit Place (PSP). 6138 Student Union Blvd., Student union Bldg., main floor Access off of Wesbrook mall of East Mall because of construction, Food court-style, large seating capacity Contains: PSP: Bake shop, pasta bar, pho soup bar; A&W, Manchu Wok Kaya Japan, Starbucks, Subway, Blue Chip Cookie, The Honor roll University Village Medical Clinic, Pacific Spirit Dental. 7 7 Medical Services UBC Hospital Urgent Care Centre (H on map) 2211 Westbrook Mall Vancouver V6T 2B5 604-822-7121 Hours of operation Mon - Sun, 8 a.m. - 10 p.m. The UBC Hospital Urgent Care Centre offers treatment for non-life threatening emergencies BC Children's Hospital 4480 Oak Street Vancouver V6H 3V4 604-875-2345 Walk in medical clinic University Village Medical and Dental Clinic 2155 Allison Road, Vancouver V6T 1T5 604--2273 http://find.healthlinkbc.ca/search.aspx?d=SL061639 24- hour drug store Shoppers Drug Mart 2302 4th Avenue W, Vancouver, V6K 1P1 604-738-3138 8 Skate sharpening Cyclone Taylor Sports (Official sport shop partner) 6575 Oak St, Vancouver V6P 3Z3 604-266-3316 A skate sharpening pass will be provided for each player. 8 9 Things to do at UBC http://attractions.ubc.ca/ UBC Botanical Garden Nitobe Memorial Garden Museum of Anthropology, the Belkin Art Gallery, the Beaty Biodiversity Museum, (near the rink, even if you don’t go in you might want to walk over to see the Blue Whale skeleton on display) Pacific Museum of the Earth. UBC Aquatic Centre UBC School of Music concert Pacific Spirit Park – dog friendly walking trails and great biking trails Nearby Beaches – various trailheads and parking areas along Southwest Marine Drive 10 Things to do in Vancouver http://www.tourismvancouver.com/do/ http://www.tripadvisor.com/Attractions-g154943-Activities- Vancouver_British_Columbia. html Near to Downtown Science World and Omnimax Theatre HR MacMillan Space Centre Vancouver Aquarium Vancouver Art Gallery Stanley Park Granville Island Public Market - http://www.granvilleisland.com/ Vancouver Giants – Friday, 15 March (last home game) + playoff schedule 9 11 Public Transportation http://www.translink.ca/ Airport to Downtown - Taxi (approx $40) - Skytrain - $8.75 per person the Canada Line connects to downtown stations in 20 minutes Around Vancouver Bus, Skytrain, Seabus – refer to the Translink Vancouver website $2.75 adult/ $1.75 student for “one zone” bus ticket exact change is required to purchase a ticket on a bus all day passes can be purchased at Skytrain station fare machines for $8/day The UBC campus is connected to downtown and other areas by many bus routes. A “one zone” bus ticket is valid for transit from downtown to UBC.