Athlete Package

Welcome to Angelstone – A Guide for FEI Riders 2016 Dear Riders, We would like to take a moment to reach out to formally welcome you to Angelstone. We are so pleased to have the honor of hosting you and your teams to our facility and we hope that you find your time with us to be an incredible experience We have compiled a list of useful information for you to use to make your stay with us more organized and enjoyable. We hope that you will enjoy your visit to the Guelph area and we have compiled a great list of our personal favorites for you. We encourage you to venture out from the hotel and see what the area has to offer. If there is anything we can do to make your time more enjoyable during your visit with us, do not hesitate to contact one of our partners and we will be most happy to assist. Sincerely, Ryan Clermont VP Angelstone Tournaments 1 Our Team Schedule Angelstone is hosting 5 weeks of events this season divided up into a Spring Tour and a Summer Tour with 2 weeks in a row beginning in June, then 3 weeks in August finishing in early September. 2 Arriving in Toronto For those of your arriving into Toronto’s Pearson International Airport, be prepared for lengthier than normal processing times through customs. You can expect to spend an hour getting through customs. On departure, it is highly advisable to allocate extra time to fly out, as well. We recommend arriving at Pearson Airport 2 hours before your scheduled departure to provide sufficient time. Directions: From Airport to Delta Guelph Take 401W to Highway 6 South in Guelph Turn right on Highway 6 South (North) and continue for about 10 minutes The hotel will be on your left side Directions: From Airport to Angelstone Take 401W to Highway 25N (Go right) Follow 15 minutes through the town of Acton In Acton at the fork in the road, stay right on 25N Turn left on Wellington RD 50 Angelstone will be on your right #8720 Hotel: Delta Guelph We have allocated a block of rooms for our FEI riders at our partner hotel, The Delta Guelph. This is our official hotel provider and a long-­‐term sponsor of the horse show. They are very welcoming to all our guests, and look forward to horse show season where they are full with competitors, spectators and officials. Rooms are complimentary Thursday through Sunday for all FEI riders if reserved through the Tournament office prior to your arrival. Delta Guelph, 50 Stone Rd W, Guelph, ON N1G 0A9, 519-­‐780-­‐3700 https://www.deltahotels.com/Hotels/Delta-­‐Guelph-­‐Hotel-­‐and-­‐Conference-­‐Centre 3 Delta Hotel Fitness Facility The Delta Hotel has a great fitness facility located next to the hotel, if you would like to make use of it, you can pick up a pass from the Delta’s front desk for the duration of the stay. The name of the gym is called Movati and they offer free classes for all Delta guests. You can view their schedule of classes at the following link: http://tools.movatiathletic.com/mobile/schedule/guelph/studio#studio 4 Travelling to Angelstone The trip from the Delta Hotel to Angelstone should take you approximately 15 minutes each day. Here are the directions to the facility: Angelstone Show Park: 8720 Wellington Rd #50, Erin, ON (sometimes Rockwood in some GPS services). http://tiny.cc/delta2angelstone 5 Reverse Directions back to the Delta Guelph http://tiny.cc/angelstone2delta 6 Your Day at Angelstone Parking There is absolutely no parking within the show grounds due to fire codes and for the preservation of a safe environment for the horses and athletes. Parking is available in the main parking lot, and is a short walk of less than a minute to the stabling areas. Please do not request access from our parking attendants into the stabling area, it makes for an uncomfortable exchange, and we hope you appreciate our efforts to reduce the amount of traffic within the showgrounds. Thank you so much for your co-­‐operation. 7 Navigating the Property
We have included a site map detailing, rings, lounges, offices and parking for you to use
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Food, Beverages and Lounges Angelstone offers a lounge on-­‐site for FEI Athletes to dine, compliments of the show. The lounge is located at the Angelstone Stadium (large tent closest to the in-­‐gate), called BLU LOUNGE. Please pick up a wristband from the BLU lounge host by informing them you are an FEI rider. Each FEI rider will get two wristbands. You are free to use the lounge as much as you like when you are on site. You also have access to these lounges during our special events on Thursday and Saturday evenings, including bar service, compliments of the team at Angelstone. Additional bracelets may be added to your show bill for a nominal fee by checking in with the BLU Lounge hosts, allowing you to add additional guests. Scheduling, Updates and Showgroundslive In 2016, Angelstone will once again feature Showgroundslive.com for our attendees. The system has been adopted at many of the top show venues in the world and we are happy to offer it as a means for our competitors, officials and trainers to get a clear picture on how-­‐many’s, ring statuses and results. We encourage all our competitors to adopt the system on their iPhones (IOS only as of 2016), where they charge a weekly subscription of $5.00 or you may use the FREE platform, which can be accessed at the following link: http://showgroundslive.com/angelstone Any updates or schedule changes affecting your ring will be updated through Showgroundslive, so we encourage you to confirm your ring status before turning in for the night at the hotel. 9 Prize Lists An updated version of the show’s prize list can always be downloaded at the following link: http://www.angelstone.ca/download/Angelstone_2016_Prize_List.pdf We also would advise when it comes to scheduling to refer to showgroundslive.com for the most accurate listings. Public WiFi Angelstone is located in a rural area that is not easily served by internet providers. We have WiFi access on the property; however, at this time, it is limited and designated solely to support our internal Showgroundslive server and office duties. as well as our live-­‐streaming applications. We kindly request that our competitors use their own data plans until a future time where we are able to allocate bandwidth more cost-­‐effectively. We thank you for your understanding. 10 Competition Rings There are 4x primary competition rings at Angelstone: Angelstone Stadium – Main Jumper All-­‐weather ring that is the venue’s primary jumper ring, showcasing Modified Grand Prix events on Thursdays and Grand Prix events on Saturday nights. During August, the ring will be completely lit up at night by a number of lighting trucks from Dwight Crane, models used during production of Hollywood blockbusters. The ring has undergone a complete upgrade for 2016. The footing has been refined, the center grade has been removed and the ring has been expanded in size by over 30%. We hope that you love the big changes here at Angelstone! 11 Emily E. Clermont (EEC) Memorial Ring – Annex Jumper This expansive turf ring is the most picturesque ring on the property. During certain weeks, it converts to the main jumper ring, but usually is used as Angelstone’s annex jumper ring (jumper #2), but is also used for some special Hunter Derby’s and special events. ESI Main Hunter Ring This is our main hunter ring and features all-­‐weather footing from ESI. Our resident in-­‐gate, Mike Mordy does an incredible job moving trips through this very busy ring and is available to answer any questions you might have. Astalos Hunter Ring Also an all-­‐weather ring, the Astalos ring is designated as our second hunter ring, and is located centrally closest to the show office. Derby Field A grass ring located at the very front of the property closest to the road, the Derby Field is designated as our third hunter ring and is designated for many introductory divisions focused on developing new riders. 12 Social Media As a progressive show venue, Angelstone works diligently to maximize exposure to the world through Social Media campaigns. As an ambassador of Angelstone, we highly encourage you to employ your personal feeds (Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter) to reach as many people as possible. Your efforts in assisting us to reach a larger global audience will help us grow to even greater heights. Below is a list of social media links for you to utilize during and after your stay with us: Twitter: @angelstoneshow Hashtag: #angelstone Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/angelstonetournaments Website: http://www.angelstone.co Live Stream http://www.showgroundslive.com/angelstone Last year, Angelstone rolled out an internal broadcasting capability through livestream.com for our Thursday Night and Super Saturday events. We are very excited about this initiative, and we will be offering our live stream on our website and on Facebook. We encourage you to share the link with all your subscribers and friends, when the link becomes available and help us bring Angelstone to the world! During your stay with us at Angelstone, we would be most appreciative if you are receptive to participating in media interviews and AngelstoneTV. Our objective is to give our worldwide audience a peek into the lives of our competitors; therefore, we try to talk a lot about non-­‐horse interests to give a more complete view. We encourage you to share the link with all your subscribers and friends, when the link becomes available and help us bring Angelstone to the world! 13 Super Saturdays We encourage all of our riders to attend Thursday (Open Welcome) and Saturday (Grand Prix) during the season after you’ve wrapped up your ring for the day. We put a lot of effort into making the evening as entertaining as possible and we hope you enjoy yourselves when you are visiting us at Angelstone. We also host a post award reception at BLU LOUNGE every Saturday night, and encourage everyone attending to dress up for these special events. We also would like to encourage our FEI competitors to spend some time after the class to meet some of our sponsors, this would go a long way to encouraging greater purses in the future. Please enjoy a cocktail on us at the BLU Lounge after you are wrapped up for the day! Taittinger Champagne Celebration – Dry Cleaning Warning ;) Should you be lucky enough to find our place on our podium on Saturday night, be prepared to get wet with Angelstone’s tradition of hosting a Champagne Celebration brought to you by our friends at Taittinger. 14 Sunday Nights with the Testies at NV Lounge in Guelph On Sunday nights, we will also be hosting a number of FEI celebration events in downtown Guelph. These events are not to be missed and are a lot of fun! Our house band, The Testies, who will be playing downtown Guelph on Sunday nights on our night off and they are truly incredible. For more information on these Sunday night events, stop by the show office or speak to Keean or Ryan. Local Restaurants and Nightlife Guelph is a city of 100,000 centered around the University of Guelph, located at the corner of Stone Rd. and Gordon St. near the Delta Hotel. There are a number of restaurants close to the hotel and downtown that we would highly recommend to our visitors. Restaurants Close to the Delta: Manhattans, 951 Gordon St, Guelph 519-­‐767-­‐2440 http://www.manhattans.ca/ The team at Angelstone has been visiting Manhattan’s for the past decade. Make sure to introduce yourself to Thomas (owner) on the way in and let him know that you are in town for Angeltone and you will be shown a great experience. They have the best wood fired pizza and steaks in the city, a great martini bar, and live jazz most nights of the week, plus they are only a minute down the road from the Delta by car. Fifty West (Delta), 50 Stone Rd. W, Guelph 519-­‐780-­‐3700 http://www.fiftywestrestaurant.com/ One of Guelph’s best restaurants just happens to be located at the Delta Hotel. Make sure to take advantage of $5 cocktails daily from 4-­‐7pm and $1 oysters on Thursday and Friday nights. 15 Shakespeare Arms, 35 Harvard Rd. Guelph 519-­‐767-­‐6003 http://www.shakespeararms.com The closest pub to the Delta, located in the next plaza, a minute from the hotel. With 25 beers on tap and a great late night food menu, it’s a good option close to home. The Keg, 49 Clair Rd. East, Guelph 519-­‐829-­‐1234 https://www.kegsteakhouse.com/locations/guelph-­‐keg/ The Keg is Canada’s national steak house, food is always good, and just a few minutes South of the Delta. There is also a movie theatre in the same plaza, to make it a dinner and a movie night. Restaurants in Downtown Guelph Babelfish Bistro, 80 Macdonell St., Guelph 519-­‐826-­‐6709 http://www.babelfishbistro.com International cuisine in the heart of downtown Guelph, this bistro is a great option for a night out in the city. Bollywood, 51 Cork St W, Guelph 519-­‐821-­‐3999 Http://www.thebollywoodbistro.com The top Indian restaurant in the area, it is a regular stop for the team at Angelstone. Try the lamb vindaloo if you like it spicy! Baker Street Station, 76 Baker St, Guelph 519-­‐265-­‐7960 http://www.bakerstreetstation.ca A pub with an incredible kitchen, make sure to get in before 9pm as their kitchen tends to close early on most nights. Restaurants Close to Angelstone Heaven on 7, 262 Main St. S, Rockwood 519-­‐856-­‐2693 Our favorite local restaurant just a few minutes from the show grounds is Heaven on 7 in the village of Rockwood. 16 Rockwood Casual Dining, 295 Alma St, Rockwood 519-­‐856-­‐0909 If you are looking for something easy, RCD is a great little restaurant to stop at on your way back to Guelph. Their souvlaki platter is a favorite of ours. Nightlife Apartment 58, 12 Wyndham St. N, Guelph 519-­‐8666 This second floor club located in downtown Guelph, attracts a younger crowd and is always busy on the weekends. NV Lounge, 16 Wyndham St. N, Guelph 519-­‐827-­‐1064 http://www.nvlounge.ca NV attracts a 30-­‐40 year old crowd and is open late every night of the week. Manhattans, 951 Gordon St, Guelph 519-­‐767-­‐2440 http://www.manhattans.ca/ If you’re into Jazz and live music, Manhattans is where you want to be. Located just a few minutes down the road from the Delta, they offer live music most nights of the week. Check their website for up-­‐to-­‐date listings for each night. Movie Theater There is a movie theatre called Galaxy Cinemas at the Pergola Commons located a 5 minutes’ drive from the Delta Guelph, show times are listed here: Galaxy Cinemas Pergola Commons: 85 Clair Rd East, Guelph 519-­‐821-­‐3468 http://www.cineplex.com/Theatre/galaxy-­‐cinemas-­‐pergola-­‐commons/Map Medical Care and Emergencies Angelstone has an on-­‐site medic to treat our officials in cases that would not require a visit to the emergency room or doctor’s office, they are located near the rings and are helpful for most first aid needs. 17 Should you require a doctor while attending, there is a walk-­‐in clinic located down the road from the Delta Guelph. Foreign visitors may use the clinic on a pay-­‐per-­‐use basis. Information on the clinic is available at the following link: Gordon Walk-­‐In Clinic, 1499 Gordon St, Guelph 519-­‐265-­‐6400 For emergency or after-­‐hours care, you would be required to visit the Emergency Room at the Guelph General Hospital at the co-­‐ordinates below: Guelph General Hospital, 115 Delhi St, Guelph 519-­‐822-­‐5350 http://www.gghorg.ca Pharmacy The closest pharmacy to the Delta Guelph is located just a few minutes away at the following address: Campus Drug Mart, 35 Harvard Rd, Guelph 519-­‐823-­‐5511 Shopping For basic shopping needs and supplies, you can visit the Stone Road Mall, located a few minutes away by car from the Delta Guelph. The address and store listings can be found at the following link: Stone Road Mall, 435 Stone Road West, Guelph http://www.stoneroadmall.ca/ You can also source any electronics you need at the Best Buy location at the following address: Best Buy Guelph, 151 Stone Rd W, Guelph 519-­‐766-­‐4660 Supplies and Office Products: Staples, 370 Stone Rd W, Guelph 519-­‐763-­‐4205 Groceries and Food: Metro, 500 Edinburgh Rd S, Guelph, 519-­‐763-­‐3827 18 Points of Contact: Feel free to contact us if you have any questions at all, we are here to assist in making your visit to Angelstone as smooth as possible, SMS is preferred and will be addressed most efficiently. Keean White, President: 561-­‐762-­‐3137, [email protected] Ryan Clermont, Vice President: 613-­‐762-­‐5669 [email protected] Kevin Crosby, Officials POC: 561-­‐568-­‐7163 [email protected] Dan Galang, VP Finance -­‐ Payments: 416-­‐887-­‐8421 [email protected] http://www.angelsone.ca http://www.showgroundslive.com/angelstone 19