Media Kit - Town of Caledon

MEDIA KIT
TABLE OF CONTENTS
A) Backgrounder………………………………………………………………………………3
i)
About the Caledon Equestrian Park…………………………………..……...............3
ii) About the Town of Caledon……………………..………………………………….….3
iii) About the TORONTO 2015 Pan/Parapan American Games………..…………......3
iv) About the Caledon Equestrian Park improvements…………………………...........4
B) FAQ……..………………………………………..…………………………………………..8
C) News Releases……………………..…………………………………………………..…..9
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Pan Am facility “best ever”: Ian Millar Interview……………………………………...9
ii) TO2015 launches volunteer search…………………………………………………10
iii) Pachi visits Caledon March Break camps…………………………………………..12
iv) Next phase launches at Caledon Equestrian Park…………………………………13
v) Town of Caledon celebrates Two-Year Countdown………..……………………...15
vi) “Play Me, I’m Yours” arrives at the Town of Caledon…………………………..…16
vii) TO2015 Mascot Challenge…………..………………………………………………18
viii) Caledon Equestrian Park project—Set to receive world-class footing……...…...19
ix) TO2015 Pan/Parapan Am Games impact on Caledon’s local economy………..21
x) Design team selected for Caledon Equestrian Park………………………...……..23
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A . BACKGROUNDERS
i )Background on Caledon Equestrian Park (CEP)
Caledon Equestrian Park (CEP) is a municipally-owned facility that will host dressage and show
jumping competitions during the 2015 Pan Am Games. As the equestrian hub in Ontario, the
park has hosted 15 World Cup qualifiers, four Pan American Game selection trials, two Olympic
selection trials and more than 150 National Grand Prix events.
In accordance with the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the Toronto 2015
Pan/Parapan American Games Host Corporation (TO2015) and the Town of Caledon, the Town
is moving forward with the capital infrastructure requirements to build a world-class facility, for
use during the Games and beyond. Additionally, the Town is working with TO2015 to integrate
games-related opportunities and programs into Town and community-related events.
The Caledon Equestrian capital build is a multi-year project, which is occurring in a phased
approach, to ensure that there is no disruption to the current operations and competition
schedule. This approach will ensure deadlines for infrastructure improvements are completed
on time and ensure the ability to host the required test event in 2014 and the subsequent events
pertaining to the 2015 Pan/Parapan Am Games.
ii ) Background on the Town of Caledon
As of 2014, the Town of Caledon is 40 years old. A vibrant community of close to 60,000
residents, Caledon benefits from its strategic location within an hour of Toronto—North
America’s fifth largest urban centre. Caledon was named Canada’s safest community by
Macleans magazine and is an award-winning green community.
Caledon is spread out over 700 square kilometers, which includes the Niagara Escarpment (a
UNESCO World Biosphere Reserve), the Oak Ridges Moraine and the Credit and Humber
River watersheds.
iii )Background on the TORONTO2015 Pan/Parapan American Games
The Pan Am Games take place from July 10 to 26 and the Parapan Am Games from August 7
to 15.
The Pan Am Games are the world’s third largest international multi-sport games; they are only
surpassed in size and scope by the Olympic Summer Games and the Asian Games. Both the
Pan Am and Parapan Am Games are held every four years for the athletes of the 41 PASO
member nations, in the year preceding the Olympic and Paralympic Summer Games. While the
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Pan/Parapan Am Games have been hosted in a dozen countries throughout the Americas,
Canada has had the honour of hosting them just twice; in 1967 and 1999 and both times in
Winnipeg, Manitoba.
In 2015, Toronto will be the proud Host City of the Pan/Parapan Am Games. Close to 7,000
athletes from across Latin America, South America, the Caribbean and North America will come
to participate in world-class competition in 36 Pan Am sports and 15 Parapan Am sports.
The TORONTO 2015 Games will involve municipalities stretching from Oshawa to Welland.
20,000 volunteers are expected to help deliver the best Pan Am / Parapan Am Games ever.
The overall budget for TORONTO 2015 is approximately CAD$1.4 billion, split almost equally
between the operating and capital development budgets.
iv )Background on the Park Improvements
The park improvements will be completed over four phases, so that construction will not
interfere with site operations in the years preceding the Games.
To date, three phases of construction have been procured through an open competitive process
in accordance with the Town’s Purchasing Policy 2009-151. The following three phases of
upgrades to the park are complete.
Phase One – Grading:
This phase was completed in April 2012. This phase included, striping topsoil, excavation and
grading.
Successful Proponent: Sierra Excavation, Caledon, Ontario
Total Contract Value: $49,500 (Excluding HST)
Phase Two – Site Works and Grading:
The Town of Caledon procured for a siteworks contractor for the phase 1 siteworks and grading
of the Caledon Equestrian Park project in October 2012. The work began in November 2012
and was completed by March 15, 2013, including:
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Installation of erosion control measures;
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Preparation of building sites (rough grade and sub-base level);
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Installation of stormwater management system including new storm drainage system
(culverts, ditches, swales, ponds);
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Site servicing systems (water, electrical, services and distribution to site; and
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Site finishes (final grades and landscaping).
Successful Proponent Sierra Excavation, Caledon, Ontario
Total Contract Value: $3,244,500 (Exc. HST)
Phase Three – Ring Footing:
In December 2012, the Town of Caledon sought a qualified proponent to provide an FEI
approved footing specialist for the Caledon Equestrian Park. The proponent (contractor) was
required to be comprised of a team, which included:
1. FEI approved Footing Specialist as a sub consultant
2. Footing supplier as a sub trade
The proponent was fully responsible for the design, specifications and installation of the
equestrian footing system that will provide base grade, separation layer, aggregate drainage
layer, separation layer and final equestrian footing layer to the required standards of a FEI free
draining competition ring. Additionally, the proponent is responsible for the specifications of the
base grading (slope).
Successful Proponent: Sierra Excavation, Caledon, Ontario
With FEI Footing Specialist / Supplier, Christian Bauer
Total Contract Value: $1,275,000 (Excluding HST)
It will be the responsibility of the FEI Footing Specialist to design, install and gain all approvals
for the footing from the FEI appointed, Sport Technical Delegate for the 2015 Pan/Parapan Am
Games. The successful proponent, Sierra Excavation includes Christian Bauer (FEI Footing
Specialist) as the lead. Sierra and Christian Bauer, will report to both the Town and Guilherme
Jorge (FEI Appointed, Sport Technical Delegate, 2015 Pan/Parapan Am Games). Bios for
Christian Bauer and Guilherme Jorge are attached as an appendix to this report.
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Open Procurement Process, Stimulating the Local Economy
The Town administers and procures good and services in accordance with Town Procurement
Policy 2009-151 to ensure an open and transparent process. The process has yielded positive
results by stimulating economic development and engaging local trades and services through
open and competitive bidding. Below is a listing of contractors and services providers that have
been engaged thus far:
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Aggregate - James Dick Construction Ltd., Caledon, ON
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Asphalt Paving - Roadway Paving, Woodbridge, ON
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Culverts - Atlantic Industries Limited, Ayr, ON
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Draglam Waste and Recycling, Concord, ON
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Electrical - Paynel Electrical Contractors Ltd., Vaughan, ON
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Electrical Hut - Utility Structures Inc., Ottawa, ON
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Fencing - Clifford Fencing, Caledon, ON
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Geotextiles - Nilex Inc., North York, ON
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Granite aggregate - Fowler Construction, Bracebridge, ON
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King Hydroseeding, Caledon, ON
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Landscaping - Cornerstone Landscaping, Caledon, ON
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Porta-Toilet - Black Tie Rentals, Ancaster, ON
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Precast Chambers - Con Cast Pipe, Guelph, ON
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Sediment Logs - Terrafix Geosynthetics, Etobicoke, ON
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Sierra Excavation, Caledon, ON
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Site trailers - Dickie Moore Rentals, North York, ON
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Waste - Green For Life Environmental (Waste), Caledon, ON
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Water main and Sewer Material - Wolseley Waterworks, Vaughan, ON
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Young and Young Surveying, Caledon, ON
Additional Phases of procurement and construction will include construction of the
Pavilion and Auxiliary buildings and the septic system.
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C . FAQ’s
What does hosting the Games mean for Toronto?
The vision for the TORONTO 2015 Pan/Parapan American Games is to use the power of sport
to engage the community and the multicultural host communities, to inspire children and youth
and to transform the communities involved through legacy facilities and programs.
In measurable terms, the 2015 Pan/Parapan American Games will:
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Bring more than 10,000 athletes and officials
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Involve 20,000 volunteers
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Showcase the region on an international stage
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Create a legacy of new and updated sport venues
Why did Toronto and the Greater Golden Horseshoe win the bid?
Toronto’s bid had many strengths, including:
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Unprecedented commitment from a united partnership of all three levels of government
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Strong financial guarantees and fiscal management plans.
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A compelling and creative vision for the Games that included serving both sport and
community needs and building the Pan/Parapan American Games themselves.
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A host region with a strong economy, multicultural character and an excellent track
record of staging international events.
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A strong plan for engaging the international sport community in the preparations for and
legacy of the Games.
What is the overall budget for the Games?
The overall budget for the TORONTO 2015 Games is $1.44 billion, split almost equally between
the operating and capital development budgets.
What events will Caledon host and where?
Caledon will be hosting the Jumping and Dressage events of the Equestrian component of the
Games. Both of these events will take place at the Caledon Equestrian Park in Palgrave.
The Eventing component will take place in the Town of Mono at the Pan Am Cross Country
Centre, formerly known as the Will O’ Wind Farm.
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How many visitors will Caledon expect?
Caledon is expecting approximately 14,000 people.
How much capital has been invested in the Caledon Equestrian Park project so far?
Initially the project cost was estimated to be a little over $11.5 million. TO2015 (on behalf of the
Federal Government) will cover 56% of the total costs, up to a maximum of $6.5 million.
How will these Games benefit Caledon?
The Games will bring an estimated $15.1 million to the Town of Caledon. As a whole, the
Games will generate 15,000 jobs.
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D. News Releases
May 16, 2014
For Immediate Release
Pan American Games Facility “Best Ever”: Equestrian Ian Millar praises Caledon
Equestrian Park
Ten-time Olympian and nine-time Pan American Game’s medallist, Ian Millar, says Caledon
Equestrian Park “is the best Pan Am facility I've ever seen and the best that's ever been."
Millar made his comments during the 2014 opening competition at the Caledon Equestrian Park.
“This is going to do so much for the development of the sport in Canada,” said Millar.
For the full interview, visit www.vimeo.com/townofcaledon.
About the Caledon Equestrian Park (CEP)
The Caledon Equestrian Park is the site of the show jumping and dressage competitions at the
TORONTO 2015 Pan Am Games. With a little more than a year until the Games, the Park is
now open for competition and will be fielding a full slate of events in 2014.
For more information, visit www.caledon.ca/panam.
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News Release
April 7, 2014
For Immediate Release
Come on Caledon, Let’s Be the Heart of the Games!
Hey Caledon, are you eager to represent your country and community and play a role in hosting
the largest international multi-sport event ever held in Canada? Are you a sports fan or culture
maven? How about a community booster or a student looking to gain invaluable experience?
The wait is over! The official online volunteer portal for the TORONTO 2015 Pan Am/Parapan
Am Games is now live at www.TORONTO2015.org/volunteer.
Presented by Chevrolet, the volunteer recruitment drive is searching for more than 20,000
amazing, passionate and skilled people, aged 16 and up, to make these Games truly great —
including right here in the Town of Caledon, which will host Equestrian Dressage and Show
Jumping in the summer of 2015 at the Caledon Equestrian Park.
“The residents of Caledon are known for their big hearts and spirit of volunteerism. Volunteers
are what make us great,” said Mayor Marolyn Morrison. “With the 2015 Pan Am/Parapan Am
Games, we have a once-in-a-generation opportunity to showcase the Town of Caledon like
never before. I encourage everyone to get involved and help show the world everything Caledon
has to offer.”
Exciting volunteer positions are available in 16 Ontario municipalities — from Welland to Minden
Hills, Hamilton to Oshawa — in all areas of the Games, from anti-doping and medical services,
protocol and the Games-time news service, to ticketing, venue management and ushers in
venues. The Pan Am Games will take place July 10-26, 2015, while the Parapan Am Games
will take place August 7-15, 2015.
“Behind every amazing moment at the TORONTO 2015 Games will be our volunteers,” said
Saäd Rafi, chief executive officer of the TORONTO 2015 Pan Am/Parapan Am Games
Organizing Committee (TO2015). “They will be the backbone, the ambassadors and the heart of
the Games — they will represent the best of us.”
The online volunteer application takes about 20 minutes to fill out and captures information
about skills and experience, preferences and availability. Selected candidates will be asked to
undergo interviews, starting in June 2014. Positions will be offered beginning September 2014
and continuing up to Games time.
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“Through the volunteer program, individuals and communities across this country will be united
by the shared goal of delivering Games that will make Canadians proud,” said the Honourable
Bal Gosal, Minister of State (Sport). “That is just one of the many reasons our Government is
pleased to support the TORONTO 2015 Pan Am/Parapan Am Games.”
In addition to an unforgettable experience, all volunteers will receive a keepsake uniform and
training, as well as earn a volunteer certificate from the Province of Ontario, recognizing their
Games training to help them stand out in today’s job market.
“The Government of Ontario is proud to provide education, experience and expertise for our
20,000 volunteers who will help host the largest international multi-sport Games held on
Canadian soil,” said Michael Chan, Minister Responsible for the 2015 Pan Am/Parapan Am
Games. “The first of its kind in the province, the new volunteer certificate program and online
gateway will foster a vibrant volunteer base that will help strengthen skill sets and leave a
lasting legacy of volunteerism in Ontario long after the Games.”
For more information on volunteering for the Games, please visit www.caledon.ca/panam or go
directly to www.TORONTO2015.org/volunteer .
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News Release
March 4, 2014
For Immediate Release
Pachi Visits Caledon March Break Camps
Pachi will be visiting the Town of Caledon
March Break Camps once again this year!
Pachi, the TO2015 Pan Am/Parapan Am
Games official mascot, is scheduled to visit
the Caledon Centre for Recreation and
Wellness on Wednesday, March 12 at 1:30
p.m. for a quick presentation followed by a
meet and greet opportunity for campers.
Program staff have coordinated the day to
ensure all campers registered in March Break
Camp (Bolton, Caledon East and Inglewood
locations) will be in attendance and are
anticipating 50-60 participants.
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News Release
January 29, 2014
For Immediate Release
TORONTO 2015 Pan Am Games Launches Next Phase of Preparations at Caledon
Equestrian Park
The Town of Caledon Parks and Recreation Department along with its partners the TORONTO
2015 Pan American/Parapan American Games Organizing Committee (TO2015), The Toronto
and Region Conservation Authority and Equestrian Management Group are pleased to
announce that a contractor team has been selected for the next phase of construction at the
Caledon Equestrian Park.
Led by Caledon’s own Sierra Excavation, the next phase will see the construction of the Pavilion
Building, Judges’ tower and septic system. Construction commences January 27, 2014 with the
demolition of the existing Pavilion. The new buildings are scheduled to be in use for the 2014
Horse Show season.
“This is obviously a hugely important project for the Town of Caledon,” said Mayor Marolyn
Morrison, “and to be able to award it to a local team of such outstanding quality is a tremendous
benefit for Caledon. I’m so proud that we have local people working to build this legacy project.”
“We’ve been looking forward to getting going on this next major milestone,” said Craig Collins,
CEO of Equestrian Management Group. “The construction of the new grandstand will serve as
a distinguishing landmark for this community and for equestrian sport.”
“When putting together my team, I wanted to ensure that we had a team that understood the
agricultural style and nature of this project,” said Dominic Scrivo, President of Sierra Excavation,
the General Contractor. “And I’m also proud of the fact that local trades are front and center.”
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After a public call for proposals the team of Sierra Excavating Enterprises Inc., of Caledon and
LD Cairns of Alliston/Cookstown was selected to construct the next Phase of the Caledon
Equestrian Park project. Sierra is joined by LD Cairns Design/Build Inc. which is a family run
business in the Alliston/Cookstown area. LD Cairns specializes in the construction of
Agricultural and Equine Related buildings. The team is backed by local representation from
Complete Mechanical (Caledon), Bolton Electric (Caledon) and concrete by James Dick
(Caledon).
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News Release
July 10, 2013
For Immediate Release
Town of Caledon Celebrates Two-Year Countdown to the TORONTO 2015
Pan American Games
Today is an exciting day for the Town of Caledon and its surrounding equestrian community as
they celebrate the two-year countdown to the TORONTO 2015 Pan American Games.
The celebration taking place at the Caledon Pan Am Equestrian Park (Caledon Equestrian Park)
will pay tribute to the equestrian component of the Games. The Town has been selected to host
the dressage, eventing and show jumping components of the Games at the Caledon Pan Am
Equestrian Park in 2015. Activities at the countdown event will include a Pan Am flag
presentation, mural unveiling and an equestrian demonstration by Olympian and 2003 Pan Am
Games medalist Jacqueline Brooks.
“As we get closer to hosting the Pan Am Games equestrian competitions, the Town is excited to
continue celebrating this wonderful opportunity with our community and partners,” said Mayor
Marolyn Morrison. “We hope the public will join us at the Caledon Pan Am Equestrian Park to kick
off the two-year countdown.”
Similar countdown celebrations will be taking place in ten municipalities across southern Ontario
today. Michael Chan, Minister of Tourism, Culture and Sport and Minister Responsible for the
2015 Pan and Parapan American Games, explained this is a proud moment for the province.
“These Games have the potential to deliver significant economic and social benefits to all in
Ontario and will allow us to showcase the rich diversity of our province while leaving a lasting
legacy for future generations,” said Chan.
This free celebration will take place from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at the Caledon Pan Am
Equestrian Park (Caledon Equestrian Park), located at 200 Pine Avenue in Caledon. For more
information, please visit www.caledon.ca/panam.
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News Release
March 20, 2013
For Immediate Release
“Play Me, I’m Yours” arrives at the Town of Caledon
The TORONTO 2015 Pan Am and Parapan Am Games are a celebration of not only sport, but
culture, and on a snowy day in March, Town staff welcomed a little piece of Pan American
culture to Caledon.
The Town of Caledon recently was gifted a piano as part of the “Play Me, I’m Yours” cultural
activity that took place throughout Toronto in 2012. Forty one pianos, representing the 41
countries of the Pan Americas, were painted by artists and were then placed around the city in
public places. Everyone was welcome to come and play the pianos, have a little fun and get
involved in the cultural aspects of the games as the countdown continues.
The Town of Caledon has been gifted the piano, “Bahamas”, by TO2015, painted by a
Bahamian-Toronto artist, Ward Minnis. The Town hosted an unveiling of the piano at Town Hall
on March 19, 2013, and “Bahamas” has now been placed in the atrium of Town Hall for the
public to enjoy. The piano will travel to various Town facilities in the years to come.
Staff members gathered to celebrate the gift as Mayor Morrison gave an update and told the
story of the piano, followed by a quick turn at the keys by Town staff members Patricia De Sario
and Trevor Horman.
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The Town of Caledon is set to welcome the TORONTO 2015 Pan Am Games in July 2015. The
Caledon Equestrian Park, a municipally-owned facility, will host dressage and show jumping
competitions during the TORONTO 2015 Pan Am Games.
Watch for more information on the Pan Am Games and activities in Caledon at
www.caledon.ca/panam
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News Release
February 27, 2013
For Immediate Release
Nine Days and Counting!
Have You Entered the TORONTO 2015 Mascot Creation Challenge Yet?
Looking for Canada’s Cuddly Face of the 2015 Pan Am and Parapan Am Games
The final countdown is on for teams of young, aspiring mascot designers from across Canada to
send in their entries for the TORONTO 2015 Mascot Creation Challenge by Friday, March 8.
For entry forms, mascot creation tips and contest rules go to toronto2015mascot.ca. Special
four-page entry form brochures are also available across southern Ontario through local school
boards, YMCAs, regional libraries and other community groups.
Since the challenge opened on January 7, hundreds of entries have come in from coast-tocoast, including Vancouver, Calgary, Edmonton, Winnipeg, Gatineau, QC, Ratter Corner, NB,
and Sackville, NS. They have also arrived from the host municipalities of the 2015 Games, such
as Toronto, Milton, Ajax, Caledon and Markham.
The entries are a rich and colourful assortment of animals, oddities and fantasy creatures. They
include a rabbit in running shorts, a raccoon that looks like he is up to no good, a lion with an
amethyst mane, a dancing flame and friendly water drop, sleek blue-black penguins and chubby
cartoon birds, a skateboard loving fox, a polar bear named Turbo, totem poles and Maple Leafs,
and even a lightning bolt with rainbow hair.
“It’s been a real delight to go out into the community and talk to some of the young mascot
designers,” said Olympic silver-medal-winning trampolinist Jason Burnett. “They’re putting so
much care, imagination, talent and teamwork into their mascots that the characters just spring
off the page and come to life,” he said. “I have no idea which mascot will be chosen but from
what I’ve seen so far, it’s sure to be amazing!”
Steve Wallace, vice-president of brand activation for the TORONTO 2015 Pan Am/Parapan Am
Games Organizing Committee (TO2015), agreed. “Once the contest closes on March 8, our job
to choose the top six designs is going to very hard indeed. But that’s a good thing! That’s why
we want to encourage all of the teams out there still hard at work to send in their entries as soon
as possible. We don’t want anyone to miss the deadline!” he said.
Once the contest closes, a special TO2015 panel will chose the top six designs. The six teams
behind those designs will then have the chance to work with a professional illustrator to bring
their creations to life. These six designs will then be featured in a nationwide online voting
contest this spring.
The winning mascot design and its story will be revealed this summer.
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News Release
February 12, 2013
For Immediate Release
Caledon Equestrian Park Project - Set To Receive World Class Footing
Town of Caledon awards $1.275 million tender to local bidder, building local economy
and securing international expertise
In December 2012, the Town of Caledon sought an FEI (Fédération Equestre Internationale)
approved footing specialist and contractor for the Caledon Equestrian Park (CEP) project. The
successful contractor was required to be comprised of a team, that would include an FEI
approved Footing Specialist as a sub-consultant, and a Footing Supplier as a sub-trade.
The Town of Caledon is pleased to announce that, following an open and competitive
procurement process, the successful proponent for competitive ring footing is Sierra Excavation
of Caledon with FEI Footing Specialist/Supplier, Christian Bauer. Mr. Bauer’s resume includes
being the prime design and installation representative for the footing used at the Kentucky
Horse Park for the 2010 World Equestrian Games.
As the successful proponent, Sierra Excavation and Mr. Bauer will be fully responsible for the
project valued at $1,275,000, including design, specifications and installation of the equestrian
footing system. In addition, Mr. Bauer’s responsibility includes ensuring that the footing meets
all FEI and Pan American / Parapan American Games Sport Technical standards.
The ring footing which includes aggregate layers designed for drainage and a final equestrian
footing layer, will ensure that the park complies with FEI standards, and ensures that riders will
be left with the legacy of a world class facility. Sierra’s team and Mr. Bauer will report to both
the Town and Guilherme Jorge, who serves as the FEI Appointed, Sport Technical Delegate for
the TORONTO 2015 Pan Am / Parapan Am Games Host Corporation.
Sierra Excavation is a family operated business, operating since 1985. Domenic Scrivo,
President of Sierra, has grown his company to include a wide variety of services, with over 50
employees. Sierra was also the successful proponent on Phase One construction at the CEP,
and is already intimately familiar with the site.
“We knew that the opportunity to work on Phase Two would be a great fit for our team at Sierra.
We can bring a high standard of service to the Caledon Equestrian Park site, and we have
already been living and breathing this project. Having the opportunity to work with industry
expert Christian Bauer will ensure our work complies fully with FEI standards, and it’s a natural
fit for us,” said Domenic Scrivo. “We are very pleased to continue our work on the park, and
support the local economy.”
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Economic impact of the games
The participation of Caledon Equestrian Park in the TORONTO 2015 Pan Am Games will have
a significant economic impact on the Town of Caledon. A study conducted by the Canadian
Sport Tourism Alliance for the Town of Caledon found the annual economic impact of these
improvements estimated at $15.1 million. According to TO2015, the TORONTO 2015 Pan
Am/Parapan Am Games Organizing Committee, the Games will generate 15,000 jobs. That
measurable goal is starting to have positive impact on Caledon-based employers and residents.
Phased approach
In preparation for the TORONTO 2015 Games, the Caledon Equestrian Park will receive capital
investment from the Government of Canada, Town of Caledon, Toronto and Region
Conservation Authority and Equestrian Management Group for upgrades and improvements.
Due to the timelines associated with the completion, the park will be developed in a phased
approach. This method has been developed to meet the construction timelines associated with
the Games while not having any impact on the regular equine competition season at the park.
The first stage of construction is site services and grading, now underway. This is a critical
phase to the project as it will result in all site utilities being brought into the property,
construction of internal roadways and stormwater management control measures. This phase
will be completed by May 2013 to ensure no interference with the upcoming competitive equine
season.
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News Release
December 12, 2012
For Immediate Release
TORONTO 2015 Pan Am/Parapan Am Games impacting Caledon’s local economy
The Town of Caledon is pleased to announce that the contract for Phase One construction of the
Caledon Equestrian Park Project has been awarded to a local contractor.
“The TORONTO 2015 Pan Am and Parapan Am Games are just under three years away, and a
positive local economic impact is already being felt in Caledon,” said Mayor Marolyn Morrison.
Following an open and competitive procurement process, the Town announced the successful
proponent for site works and grading as Sierra Excavation of Caledon. Sierra Excavation is a
family operated business, operating since 1985. Domenic Scrivo, President of Sierra, has grown
his company to include a wide variety of services, with over 50 employees.
“To work on such an exciting project, right in our backyard, is a real coup for the entire Sierra
team. The Sierra team members take special pride in supporting the Caledon Equestrian Park as
it readies for the 2015 Pan Am Games and beyond,” said Domenic Scrivo after the
announcement. “We are very excited to begin this work and support the local economy.”
The local impact doesn’t stop with Sierra. Sierra’s team includes local aggregate company James
Dick Construction Limited, which will supply all of the aggregate required for this phase of the
project.
“James Dick is very pleased to be a supplier to the Palgrave Equestrian Park project,” said Greg
Sweetnam, Vice President, Resources. “James Dick has been a supporter of the Caledon
Equestrian Park over many years and it is great to participate in the reconstruction of this facility.”
The participation of Caledon Equestrian Park in the TORONTO 2015 Pan Am Games will have a
significant economic impact on the Town of Caledon. A study conducted by the Canadian Sport
Tourism Alliance for the Town of Caledon found the annual economic impact of these
improvements estimated at $15.1 million. According to TO2015, the TORONTO 2015 Pan
Am/Parapan Am Games Organizing Committee, the Games will generate 15,000 jobs. That
measurable goal is starting to have positive impact on Caledon based employers and residents.
In preparation for the TORONTO 2015 Games, the Caledon Equestrian Park will receive capital
investment from the Government of Canada, Town of Caledon, Toronto and Region Conservation
Authority and Equestrian Management Group for upgrades and improvements. Due to the
timelines associated with the completion, the park will be developed in a phased approach. This
method has been developed to meet the construction timelines associated with the Games while
not having any impact on the regular equine competition season at the park.
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This first stage of construction is site services and grading. This is a critical phase to the project
as it will result in all site utilities being brought into the property, construction of internal roadways
and stormwater management control measures. This phase will be completed by May 2013 to
ensure no interference with the competitive equine season.
The Sierra Excavation team on site at the Caledon Equestrian Park project on December 11, 2012.
About the Caledon Equestrian Park
Caledon Equestrian Park is a municipally-owned facility that will host dressage and show jumping
competitions during the 2015 Pan Am Games. As the equestrian hub in Ontario, the park has
hosted 15 World Cup qualifiers, four Pan American Game selection trials, two Olympic selection
trials and more than 150 National Grand Prix events.
About the TORONTO 2015 Pan American/Parapan American Games
The Pan American and Parapan American Games are one of the world’s largest international
multi-sport events, held every four years for athletes of the 41 member nations of the Pan
American Sports Organization (PASO) and 26 member nations of the Americas Paralympic
Committee (APC).The Pan American Games are comprised of all Olympic Summer Games
sports, as well as traditional Pan American sports, while the Parapan American Games are
comprised of the majority of Paralympic Summer Games sports. The TORONTO 2015 Pan
American/Parapan American Games will draw more than 10,000 athletes, coaches and team
officials and feature 51 sports in municipalities across the Greater Golden Horseshoe area. The
TORONTO 2015 Pan American Games will take place July 10−26 and the Parapan American
Games August 7–14.For more information about the Games, please visit TORONTO2015.org.
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June 19, 2012
For Immediate Release
Design Team Selected For Caledon Equestrian Park
On May 18, the TORONTO 2015 Pan/Parapan American Games Organizing Committee, the
Government of Canada, the Province of Ontario and the Town of Caledon joined together to make
the first official venue announcement for the Games, unveiling plans for the Caledon Equestrian
Park.
The Town of Caledon has chosen the John MacDonald Architect design team as the successful
proponent for the Redesign and Retrofit of the Caledon Equestrian Park for the 2015 Pan
ParaPan American Games.
John MacDonald Architect (JMA) and his design team bring extensive design expertise and
community knowledge to this project including experience from the 2010 World Equestrian
Games and Olympic Games. One of the strengths of the JMA project team is its local knowledge.
One team member previously worked on a Caledon historical landmark, the Alton Mill project, and
the lead Civil Engineer, Jim Firth is a local resident, with vast knowledge of the area.
JMA has one simple goal: to combine world-class equestrian and games event experience with
local and responsive design and technical project expertise. The firm’s experience includes a wide
diversity of sites and building types, including resort, assembly and hospitality uses, which will be
of great benefit to this project.
The Caledon Equestrian Park is home to 16 annual prestigious equestrian events in Canada
and will host the Equestrian Events for the 2015 Pan Parapan American Games (“Games”). The
Park offers world class competition areas including five international competition rings.
The redesign and construction of the park will be completed in partnership with T02015. The
Town of Caledon also has a local partnership with the Toronto and Region Conservation
Authority and Equestrian Management Group.
According to a recent report written by the Canadian Sport Tourism Association, the changes to
the Park will bring economic spinoffs due to construction, increases in supplies to support the
equine industry and tourism through continuous hosting opportunities.
The project also enjoys the support of Equine Canada and esteemed Olympic Medallists Ian
Millar,
Mac Cone, Jill Henselwood and Eric Lamaze, who enthusiastically support the project and the
Caledon Equestrian Park venue.
For further information, the TO2015 media release and backgrounder are attached.
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