KAMLOOPS 2018 BC WINTER GAMES - FEBRUARY 22-25 - BC Games Society
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KAMLOOPS 2018 BC WINTER GAMES
FEBRUARY 22-25
GAMES PREP WHAT TO PACK Have questions? Answers to many
FAQs can be found at BCGAMES.ORG.
☐☐ Review your PERSONAL TRAVEL SCHEDULE ☐☐ Printed travel information
using the login sent to you in the mail
☐☐ irline and/or bus ticket and photo ID
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☐☐ Read this Guide to the Games if you are flying to the Games
Need more info? Here's who to
contact:
☐☐ Complete the MEDICAL/ALLERGY FORM by ☐☐ Medical and dental numbers
February 18
Please contact your Head Coach
☐☐ Sleeping bag and pillow or Zone Representative first
☐☐ Know the BC GAMES RULES AND (Visit your sport specific page on BCGAMES.ORG
☐☐ ersonal items: towel, soap,
P for Zone Rep contact info)
EXPECTATIONS
toothbrush etc.
☐☐ earn how to prepare for your Games
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☐☐ Winter/cold weather clothing BC GAMES SOCIETY
experience - refer to the PREPARATION
RESOURCES on Page 13 ☐☐ Water bottle 250-387-1375 or
info@bcgames.org
☐☐ Register and attend a G2G SESSION ☐☐ oney for snacks/food while travelling
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and at the Games and for souvenirs
☐☐ hare your story and complete the ATHLETE
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BIOGRAPHY Make sure to clearly identify all of your personal GAMES INFORMATION CENTRE
belongings!
☐☐ isit BCGAMES.ORG and follow us on social
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media info@bcwintergames.ca
TAG THOSE BAGS!
You are allowed ONE checked bag (max 30lbs) plus your sleeping bag and pillow and a carry-on (backpack). Lost items?
Some sports have allowances for sport equipment. Please contact your Head Coach for more information. Check with the Lost & Found via
the Games Information Centre.
Be sure ALL bags are labelled with your NAME, ZONE, and SPORT.
TEAM TRAVEL GET TING AROUND
To ensure the safety and supervision of athletes KAMLOOPS
during travel to and from the BC Games, zone
If you’re staying in Games accommodation, buses will
teams travel together on Games transportation
take you to your sport venue, meals, and participant
(buses/flights) departing from and returning to
special events. Refer to the Bus & Meal Schedule that
central locations. This ensures that every athlete
will be provided upon your arrival. Shuttle buses
is supervised by an accredited adult (Head Coach,
will take you back to your accommodation after
Assistant Coach, or Adult Supervisor) from the time
the Opening Ceremony and the Participant Special
they board a bus/flight until the time they arrive at
Events. Don’t miss the bus - please be at your pick-up
their destination.
location at the designated time.
Participants must provide their own transportation
With your BC Games Accreditation badge, the City of
to/from the selected pick-up/drop-off locations. The
Kamloops is also offering free access to public transit
pick-up/drop-off location(s) may not be the closest
for the duration of the Games.
one to the participants’ homes, however this is
necessary to ensure proper safety and supervision of
Your customized travel schedule is
AVAILABLE ONLINE and can be accessed with
athletes. TRAVEL HOME
a personalized user name and password If you are travelling home from the Games via BC
you will receive in the mail. If you have PREPARE FOR A LONG Games transportation, please refer to your personal
not received your letter by February 6
or have lost your password, contact TRIP travel schedule for details. Participants travelling by
bus will depart directly after the Closing Ceremony,
participantreg@bcgames.org. while participants travelling by plane may be
All participants travelling on BC Games
transportation are scheduled to arrive in Kamloops transported to a holding area if your flight is later in
Your travel schedule outlines how you will the day.
get to Kamloops and back home again. no later than 10:00 am on Thursday, February 22. In
Please read it thoroughly and print a copy order to arrive on time, you may begin and/or end
your journey late at night or early in the morning. If you are making your own way home, you can depart
for quick reference. any time after the Closing Ceremony. Luggage and
This travel schedule can be very tiring, so plan to get passenger pick up will be from the bus departure area
If you miss your bus or flight, it is your at the north end of the Sandman Centre. You may
responsibility to get yourself to the Games, plenty of rest prior to departure and use the travel
time to mentally and physically prepare for the want to make arrangements for your luggage to be
at your own expense. picked up at your sport venue or accommodation site
competition that begins early Friday.
prior to the Closing Ceremony.
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When you check in at the Participant Accreditation Centre, you will receive:
ACCREDITATION BADGE
You must wear this identification badge at all
times in order to access your accommodation
site, food venue, special events, buses, and
other services.
SPORT SCHEDULE
MCARTHUR ISLAND SPORTS CENTRE, Details of the times and locations of your sport
1666 ISLAND PARKWAY DRIVE competition and practices.
Thursday, February 22, 7:00 am - 5:00 pm
Every participant at the Games must be accredited or checked in
when they arrive at the Games. This ensures that we know who
is at the Games and that you receive your accreditation badge
and important information. BUS & MEAL SCHEDULE
Every athlete, coach, and official must be accredited in A schedule of your meals and when buses
person by 5:00 pm on Thursday, February 22. No one is will take you to your sport venue and/or
permitted to pick up the accreditation for another Games accommodation site.
participant.
For participants travelling to the Participant Accreditation Centre
by means other than BC Games transportation, there will be
parking available on the south side of McArthur Island Sports
Centre.
PARTICIPANT SHIRT
A BC Games keepsake shirt provided through
the support of Coast Capital Savings.
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All Games participants under the age of 19 must stay in Games accommodation.
You will stay with other participants in your sport at one of the public schools in Kamloops. Classrooms are
used as dormitories and we’ve tried to put zones together. You’ll need to bring a sleeping bag and pillow -
we’ll provide a BC Games foamie to serve as your bed.
Head Coaches, Assistant Coaches, and Adult Supervisors are expected to travel on Games transportation
with their athletes, must stay in Games accommodation with their team, and are expected to supervise their
team throughout the Games. Head Coaches, Assistant Coaches, and Adult Supervisors are responsible for
the actions of their athletes.
ACCESS TO LEAVING GAMES SECURITY
ACCOMMODATION ACCOMMODATION All Games accommodation sites are security-
Only participants assigned to a particular If you are staying in BC Games accommodation, controlled 24-hours per day for your protection.
accommodation site are permitted access, and it is expected that you will remain in Anyone violating curfew will be subject to
then ONLY to their assigned dorm room. Please accommodation for the duration of the disciplinary action.
respect the privacy of others and stay out of Games. Anyone who removes themselves
rooms not assigned to you. from BC Games accommodation prior to the Sport venues are staffed by security volunteers
completion of the Games will no longer be during all scheduled practice and competition
Friends, family, or athletes assigned to other eligible to compete, have meals, or take Games times.
accommodation sites will not be permitted into transportation.
your accommodation site or dorm room. While Security and other volunteers will be
Curfew is 11:00 pm for all participants, Participants who finish competition prior to the available to assist you, you are responsible for
including adults. No one is allowed to leave final day of the Games may remove themselves all of your belongings at sport venues and in
Games accommodation after curfew, and from BC Games accommodation by having their Games accommodation.
anyone who misses curfew will be subject to Provincial Advisor sign the required form.
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Each sport has a specified meal time, as
we don’t have room to seat everyone at
At the BC Games you will be provided with nutritious once. Be sure to refer to your Bus & Meal
meals that cover your dietary requirements so you can Schedule for your exact meal and bus
achieve and excel at the highest level. pick-up times. Coaches will be expected
to pick up the lunches for their team at
Breakfast, lunch, and dinner are provided for all the Games Information station at their
participants staying in Games accommodation. venue. Coaches should contact the
Breakfast and dinner will be served in a central cafeteria. Games Hosts at their venue each day.
Lunch and a snack will be delivered to you at your sport
venue. Be sure to bring food or money to
purchase food en route to the Games
If you have any food allergies or dietary and for when you arrive. Upon your
concerns, please ensure you complete arrival at the Participant Accreditation
Centre in Kamloops on Thursday,
the allergy and dietary sections of the February 22, you will be given a light
MEDICAL/ALLERGY FORM at BCGAMES.ORG. breakfast snack and a box lunch for the
Concessions offering drinks and day.
snacks will be available at most sport
venues throughout the weekend.
Lunch will be provided at your sport
venue, but if you have a larger appetite,
it is advisable to bring snacks or money
for use at the concessions. Bottled water will not be provided
to Games participants. Water will be
available at every sport venue; bring a
water bottle with you so you’ll be able
to keep it filled.
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Up to 2,000 participants will compete in 19 different sports at the
2018 BC Winter Games. While you will be busy with your sport
COMPETITION
competitions, it is a big part of the Games experience to interact with
athletes from other sports and cheer them on in their competitions. Competition will begin on Friday, February
Most of the sport venues are located in Kamloops, with snow sports 23, and will conclude no later than noon
taking place at Sun Peaks Resort and Stake Lake. on Sunday, February 25. Your sport’s
The venue locations and sport schedules can be found at COMPETITION SCHEDULE has been organized
BCGAMES.ORG. by your Provincial Sport Organization.
PRACTICE TIMES
The Provincial Advisor or Provincial Sport Organization for your sport
may have arranged for one or more of the following on Thursday,
February 22:
• a full practice at the competition venue for your sport
• a tour of your competition venue
• a practice at an alternate venue, a clinic or seminar at your
competition venue or another location
Refer to your Bus & Meal Schedule and Sport Schedule, which you will
receive when you arrive, for practice times for your sport.
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HEALTH ADVISORY
MEDICAL SERVICES Be aware! With over 2,000 people living,
eating, and competing in close quarters at the
BC Winter Games medical volunteers are responsible for the treatment
BC Winter Games germs can spread quickly!
of all Games participants. Medical volunteers are always the first and
only responders to injuries even if your zone team travels with medical Make sure you protect yourself and others
personnel, a trainer, or someone who is a qualified first aid attendant. from virus transmission by frequent hand-
All participants are expected to complete washing, covering your mouth when
Medical Services will include: sneezing, coughing into clothing or tissue if necessary,
the MEDICAL/ALLERGY FORM prior and use of alcohol-based hand cleansers.
- On-site medical volunteers at all sport venues during practice and
to arriving at the Games. Visit the
competition times.
Participate page at BCGAMES.ORG. - Doctors, nurses, massage therapists and physiotherapists available at the medical clinic.
The form must be submitted by - Supporting the mental wellness of athletes, coaches and parents, the medical team will collaborate with St. John
February 18; it cannot be completed at Ambulance therapy dogs, an on-site mental health nurse, and have online resources readily available.
the Games.
MEDICAL CLINIC HOURS: 5:00 am - 11:00 pm
It is every participant’s responsibility to Ph: 250.314.5000 After Hours: 250.828.3823 MENTAL WELLNESS IN
provide their medical information to the ATHLETES
2018 BC Winter Games and to take other
measures to ensure this information THERAPY DOGS The medical team for the 2018 BC Winter
Games has engaged several partners
is available if needed (i.e. bring a copy St. John Ambulance therapy
to support their vision and
of your medical form with you, give a dogs will be available
legacy of mental
copy to your zone team coach, or wear a during the Opening and
wellness in
Medic Alert or other ID). Closing Ceremonies, at
athletes.
accommodation sites,
To learn
and some sport
more about this
venues.
comprehensive Mental
Health Program visit
BCGAMES.ORG.
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CLOSING CEREMONY
SANDMAN CENTRE, FEBRUARY 25
1:30 PM - 2:30 PM
OPENING CEREMONY
The Closing Ceremony will conclude your Games
SANDMAN CENTRE, FEBRUARY 22, 7:00 PM experience. It’s a great time to meet up with new friends,
GATES OPEN AT 6:00 PM; thank the volunteers, and celebrate your time at the BC
PRE-SHOW ENTERTAINMENT AT 6:30 PM Winter Games.
The Opening Ceremony is a memorable experience and kicks Seating is general admission. Families of participants
off what will be a fantastic four days. The ceremony will feature can secure free tickets in advance through
a ‘Stronger Together’ Kamloops theme involving the parade of KAMLOOPSTICKETS.TICKETLEAP.COM as of
participants, guest speakers, entertainment acts, and the lighting February 5, 2018. Limit of 4 tickets per family.
of the BC Games Torch. Participants are encouraged to dress in
zone colours or your BC Games shirt.
PARTICIPANT SPECIAL EVENTS
The ceremony is indoors, however, participant marshaling will take FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 23 &
place outside. Please dress appropriately. There are no services SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 24
to secure bags or coats.
7:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Parents, volunteers, and general public are encouraged to attend On Friday and Saturday, two fun-filled nights have been
this free event. Seating is general admission, but limited. In order planned to give you a chance to socialize with your fellow
to guarantee entrance, families of participants can secure tickets BC Games participants. Both nights will feature a Neon
RESERVE
in advance through KAMLOOPSTICKETS.TICKETLEAP.COM. Lights video dance party and various games, activities, a CEREMON
Limit of 4 tickets per family. The online ticket reservation system photo booth, and a coaches lounge. Y
will open on February 5, 2018. TICKETS
You must wear your Games accreditation badge to get HERE
into all special events.
Please check your Bus & Meal Schedule for Games
9 transportation information to/from these events.
Official merchandise and souvenirs for the 2018 BC
Winter Games will be available for purchase online
and at the Games through our supplier, Passion
Sports.
During the Games, merchandise will be sold at various
locations. It will be available at the Participant
Accreditation Centre upon your arrival on Thursday,
February 22, as well as at the Opening and Closing
Ceremonies, and the McArthur Island Sports Centre.
GET YOUR
GAMES GEAR
NOW!
Visit BCGAMES.ORG
10Follow the action
There are lots of ways to connect with us and
follow the action at the 2018 BC Winter Games:
WEB
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BCGAMES.ORG is your source for
everything happening at the BC Winter
Games. Venues, schedules, participant lists,
results, stories, photos, and more.
GLOBAL BC
Tune in to Global BC news
programs or visit GLOBALNEWS.
SOCIAL CA/BC during the Games for
Join the conversation and connect with us special live interviews and stories.
on FACEBOOK (BCGamesSociety) and 2
@BCGames1 on TWITTER, INSTAGRAM and
Snapchat. Follow and use #BCWinterGames.
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BLACK PRESS
Read all about the Games in print
PHOTOGRAPHY
3 or online through the Black Press
network of community papers.
Volunteer photographers will be at every 3 Visit BCLOCALNEWS.COM.
venue and event capturing images of the
BC Winter Games. Check out our FLICKR
page for team photos, medal presentation
photos, and sport action shots. All
photographs are available for download
free of charge.
11FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 23 &
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 21 THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 22 SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 25
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 24
• Charter aircraft and Zone • Charter buses arrive • Breakfast • Breakfast
6 buses arrive
• Accreditation • Competition • Competition
• Arriving participants
stay in Games • Check in at • Dinner • Closing Ceremony
accommodation accommodation
• Participant Special Event • Holding Area (for those
• Practice (refer to Sport flying home)
Schedule and Bus & Meal
Schedule) • Charter buses depart
• Welcoming Banquet and
Opening CeremonyCONCUSSION MANAGEMENT
The more we all educate ourselves on concussion prevention,
For most athletes competing at the 2018 BC Winter Games, this will be your first multi-sport identification, and when to return to play, the safer athletes will be.
event. A multi-sport Games brings unique challenges. Below are some online resources Concussions can be debilitating; stay safe and learn as much as
which are available to help you prepare for the Games. you can through these online resources:
• Coaching course information (classroom and home study) can be found at • CONCUSSION TOOLKITS FOR ATHLETES, COACHES,
VIASPORT.CA AND PARENTS
• PSYCHOLOGICAL PREPARATION Other concussion resources are available at VIASPORT.CA.
• GOAL SETTING
• NUTRITION FOR TRAVEL If you have had a recent concussion, be sure to provide details
on the MEDICAL/ALLERGY FORM so that we can be prepared to
• WARMING UP
help treat you, should the need arise.
• RECOVERY NUTRITION
• TRAVEL TIPS
• COMBATING FLU AND COLD
It has been recognized that the ongoing success of the provincial sport system, viaSport, and
the BC Games Society is based, in part, on the need for strategic alliances and partnerships.
Presenting general and sport-specific information through viaSport's network educates BC
Games athletes, coaches, parents, and sport volunteers and aids them in ensuring better
performances, while recognizing the need for proper training and safety. Check out what’s
available to support your preparation for the Games and your ongoing commitment to sport
at VIASPORT.CA.
13COAST CAPITAL SAVINGS
LEADERSHIP BURSARY
CERTIFICATE OF PARTICIPATION Coast Capital Savings and the BC Games Society
have teamed up to recognize 2018 BC Winter Games
participants for their achievements in sports,
Participating in the BC Games is a major accomplishment education, leadership, and volunteer activities.
and you should be proud! After the completion of the 2018 BC
Winter Games, visit BCGAMES.ORG to print off your Certificate 16 bursaries are available and will be presented at
of Participation. the Closing Ceremony of the 2018 BC Winter Games.
Tell us why you deserve to receive one of these $500
bursaries.
SCHOOL CREDITS
Did you know that students may be eligible to earn credits APPLY ONLINE AT
towards graduation through their participation at the BC
Winter Games? Check the MINISTRY OF EDUCATION website
BCGAMES.ORG
for a list of eligible sports and visit BCGAMES.ORG or contact BY FEBRUARY 7, 2018.
your Provincial Sport Organization for more information.
The BC Games inspire exceptional experiences by creating a positive, respectful, inclusive and
accessible environment.
All athletes, coaches, and officials at the BC Games are expected to conduct themselves, at
all times, in the spirit of fair play and in a responsible manner. This conduct is expected
from the time you board BC Games transportation until you return home.
Remember that you are a representative of your sport; what you do can impact
your future and others. It is important that you show all Games participants and
14 volunteers the same respect you want in return.We believe in the power of the BC Games In addition to creating development opportunities for athletes, coaches officials and volunteers in communities across British Columbia, the BC Games create lifelong memories, build new and lasting friendships and foster a sense of community spirit and pride through sports and volunteerism for countless British Columbians. Read your local newspaper in print or online for the latest on the games. Proud provincial partner of the BC Games bcgames.org / blackpress.ca 15
The BC Games Society would like to acknowledge the following organizations for their ongoing partnership and
support of the BC Games. The considerable expertise accessed through these partnerships is instrumental in
building valuable sport development opportunities through the Games.
Honouring The Past. Inspiring The Future.
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