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Lethbridge ALBERTA TABLE OF CONTENTS Welcome to Lethbridge....................................................................................... 3 ENMAX Centre ................................................................................................. 4 1st Choice Savings Health and Wellness Centre ....................................... 6 Community Sports Stadium ............................................................................. 8 Exhibition Park ................................................................................................. 10 Lethbridge Sports Park ....................................................................................... 12 Val Matteotti Gymnasium ............................................................................. 14 Max Bell Regional Aquatic Centre.................................................................... 16 Servus Sports Centre ....................................................................................... 18 Softball Valley.......................................................................................................... 20 Spitz Stadium.......................................................................................................... 22 Ice Arenas ....................................................................................................................24 Baseball Diamonds................................................................................................. 26 Gymnasiums.......................................................................................................... 28 Swimming Pools ................................................................................................. 30 Transportation and Medical ............................................................................. 31 Lethbridge Lodging Association .................................................................... 32 Sport Hosting Experience .............................................................................. 34 WELCOME TO LETHBRIDGE ALBERTA Exciting things are happening in Lethbridge and your sporting event could be one of them! From fantastic community spirit and top notch facilities to unparalleled service and affordability, Lethbridge is the ideal location for your next event. While you are here, take advantage of the 320 days of sunshine we boast each year, explore the coulees and the river valley that runs through the city or get a sense of our rich local history at our art galleries and museum. And the 15-minute commute times to any part of the city means you’re never far from the amenities that will make your experience a memorable one. As Alberta’s centre in the south, we are the shopping, service and entertainment centre for a trading area that serves approximately 275,000 people. Lethbridge, located two hours south of Calgary and one hour north of the Alberta-Montana border, is easily accessible to major hubs across Western Canada by road and air. Serviced by Highways 3, 4, and 5, with ground transportation by car and bus transportation including Carefree Express and Red Arrow, and by air with Integra Air and Air Canada. Our proximity to the Foothills of the Rocky Mountains also places us within an hour’s drive to spectacular national parks, UNESCO World Heritage sites and other major attractions. Lethbridge Sport Council - Attracting sport to Lethbridge Lethbridge Sport Council’s vision is to provide quality sport experiences for all. Through shared expertise and planning, the Sport Tourism Committee assists, supports and influences the sport community in bidding for major provincial, national and international single-sport and multi-sport events. We are here to help connect you to the right organizations, businesses and individuals who can help your event reach new heights. Lethbridge Lodging Association - VisitLethbridge.com Lethbridge Lodging Association is a not-for-profit association of competing accommodation properties who work together to increase overnight stays and meeting space rentals. The organization is governed by a Board of Directors and is funded directly by the member properties. Lethbridge Lodging Association partners collaboratively with organizations to create new and sustainable tourism opportunities in Lethbridge. Fast Facts • • • • • • Lethbridge Population: 96,000 Region Population: 115,000 20 accommodations: 1624 guest rooms, over 4,000 beds 5 RV parks within 20km of Lethbridge 941 additional seasonal accommodations at Lethbridge College and University of Lethbridge Meeting space: over 184,319 square feet Did you know? • • • • Lethbridge is home to the highest and longest viaduct bridge in the world, known as the High Level Bridge The Rogue and Cut & Char Chophouse are located 150 feet in the air in a converted, custom-designed water tower and are the only restaurants of its kind in North America Lethbridge boasts an extensive urban park system of more than 100 parks covering 4300 acres and 200 kilometers of walking and running trails Lethbridge is in the top 10 Canadian cities for highest number of hot and sunny days throughout the year ENMAX CENTRE 2510 Scenic Drive South Lethbridge, Alberta T1K 1N2 FIGURE SKATING | HOCKEY | SPEED SKATING | RINGETTE Highest Competition Level International Events Hosted • 2015 Skate Canada International – Figure Skating • 2013 Subway Super Series – Hockey • 2012/13 National Female Hockey Challenge • 2012 Alberta Summer Games Opening Ceremonies • 2012 Ford Women’s World Curling • PBR Professional Bull Riding (annually) Facility Features • Built as a legacy of the 1975 Canada Winter Games • Received a $34 million renovation in 2012 • Features a 200’ x 85’ ice surface • 24 luxury suites • 225 seat lounge and full catering capability • 6 renovated dressing rooms • 2 separate entrances • Full service ticket booth • Fully wheelchair accessible 4 Lethbridge Sport Council - A voice for sport FIGURE SKATING | HOCKEY | SPEED SKATING | RINGETTE 5 1st CHOICE SAVINGS HEALTH AND WELLNESS CENTRE University of Lethbridge 4401 University Drive W Lethbridge, Alberta T1K 6T5 BASKETBALL | VOLLEYBALL | BADMINTON | GYMNASTICS Highest Competition Level National Events Hosted • CIS Basketball League Games • 2014 4A Boys & Girls High School Provincial Basketball • 2014 3A Boys High School Provincial Basketball • 2014 & 09 4A Boys & Girls High School Badminton Provincials • 2014 & 09 Artistic Gymnastics Provincial Championship • 2013 Canada Wide Science Fair • 2012 Alberta Summer Games • 2009 Kinesiology Games Facility Features • Home of the University of Lethbridge Pronghorns Men's and Women's Basketball teams • The building includes a 200m indoor track, Fitness Centre, Sports Medicine Clinic and Climbing wall • Men’s and women’s locker rooms with full washroom facilities • Athlete & offical change rooms with showers • Broadcast capabilites • 3 Gym courts (2 wooden floor, 1 synthetic floor) • Scoring / timing systems 6 Facility Specs • Gym area of 1,860 m2 or 20,000 ft2 • Accommodates 3 basketball courts • 3 volleyball courts • 12 badminton courts • The seating capacity is 2000, with additional floor seating. • The facility includes 70-100 coin lockers • 1,000 parking spaces Lethbridge Sport Council - A voice for sport BASKETBALL | VOLLEYBALL | BADMINTON | GYMNASTICS 7 COMMUNITY SPORTS STADIUM University of Lethbridge 4401 University Drive W Lethbridge, Alberta T1K 6T5 SOCCER | RUGBY | FOOTBALL | ATHLETICS Highest Competition Level National Events Hosted • CIS League Games - Soccer & Rugby • High School Football • 2014 & 2011 Alberta Bowl Football • 2013 U14 Soccer Nationals • 2013 Canada West Rugby Championship • 2012 Alberta Summer Games - Football; Athletics • 2011 Tier 1 Soccer Provincials • 2011 Canada Cup Football Facility Features • Completed in 2009 the new outdoor stadium at the University of Lethbridge includes state of the art athletic facilities • Regulation size, artificial grass, combination soccer/ rugby/football field with lights • One natural grass, regulation size soccer pitch • Throwing areas, jumping pits and open spaces for various athletics events • Grandstand stadium seating for 2000 spectators • 400 meter oval with an eight-lane synthetic track • Parking for 300+ vehicles 8 Facility Specs • 8 lane 400 meter track with steeple chase • Throwing areas for all disciplines • Dressing room for officials with showers • Concession service • Wheelchair accessible • Official’s room with showers • Ticket booth and first aid rooms • Concession services Lethbridge Sport Council - A voice for sport SOCCER | RUGBY | FOOTBALL | ATHLETICS 9 EXHIBITION PARK 3401 Parkside Drive South Lethbridge, Alberta T1J 4B3 JUDO | BOXING | MMA | TARGET SHOOTING | ARCHERY Highest Competition Level National Events Hosted • 2012 Alberta Air Gun Provincial Championships • 2012 Alberta Summer Games • 2009 Alberta 55 Plus Winter Games • 2008 Indoor 3D National Championships • 2007 Indoor Provincial Canadian BMX race • 2006 Alberta Judo Provincials • Rumble in the Cage Mixed Martial Arts • Lethbridge Bowbenders Iron Man (annual event) Facility Features • Exhibition Park is a year-round, non profit community organization, supported by volunteers, promoting agricultural, trade, tourism, and sporting events. • 125,000 ft2 of rental facilities, conveniently located, ample parking, multi functional facilities, meeting rooms and more, • Catering, concession, and beverage service • Inside rentals consisting of drapery, carpeting, staging, chairs and tables • Parking capacity available for up to 650 vehicles 10 Facility Specs • Four Pavilions North, South, West & Main ranging from 17,000 ft2 to over 34,000 ft2 Saddle Room and Heritage Hall offers space for meetings, seminars, weddings, banquets, craft shows and much more • Outdoors Pioneer Park provides 14,000 ft2 of outdoor space for weddings, team picnics, BBQ’s, and concerts (with concert stage and shell) Lethbridge Sport Council - A voice for sport JUDO | BOXING | MMA | TARGET SHOOTING | ARCHERY 11 LETHBRIDGE SPORTS PARK 28th Street & 30th Avenue North Lethbridge, Alberta SOCCER | RUGBY Highest Competition Level National Events Hosted • 2013 U14 Soccer Club Nationals • 2011 U16 Soccer Club Nationals • 2008 CIS Rugby National Championship Facility Features • The Lethbridge Sports Park is the city’s premier rugby and soccer sports field. The park is home to adult soccer and rugby league and inter-league play. This park is noted by locals and visitors alike for its design, playability, and function for daily and tournament play. • Includes 6 fields, washrooms, picnic shelter, premier soccer and rugby facility, can be licensed • Playground, swings, soccer, open space, picnic shelter and public washrooms • 6 fields total, 4 Soccer, 1 Rugby and 1 convertible 12 Facility Specs • Soccer field 2, 5 & 6: 100m x 64m (FIFA Minimum size ) • Soccer field 4: 110m x 75m (FIFA Maximum size) • Field 1: Rugby markings & goal posts • Seating capacity 400 • Parking capacity 500 • Future construction of onsite change rooms Lethbridge Sport Council - A voice for sport SOCCER | RUGBY 13 VAL MATTEOTTI GYMNASIUM Lethbridge College 3000 College Drive South Lethbridge, Alberta T1K 1L6 VOLLEYBALL | BASKETBALL | BADMINTON Highest Competition Level National Events Hosted • Lethbridge College Kodiak’s: Basketball & Volleyball • 1A/2A South Zone volleyball tournaments • 1A/2A South Zone basketball tournaments • 2015 Provincial Artistic Gymnastic Championships • 2012 CCAA National Women’s Basketball • 2012 Alberta Summer Games Facility Features • Home of the Lethbridge College Kodiaks • Physical Education Complex includes the 2, 200 m2 Val Matteotti Gymnasium • The facility also includes 4 international size squash courts, training room, scoring / timing systems, PA system, locker rooms and showers. • Permanent expandable seating for 1,700 • On-site concession • On-site cafeteria that seats 400 14 Facility Specs • 1,250 Lux Lighting • 2,200 square meter triple size gymnasium • 4 volleyball courts • 3 basketball courts • 10 badminton courts Lethbridge Sport Council - A voice for sport VOLLEYBALL | BASKETBALL | BADMINTON 15 MAX BELL AQUATIC CENTRE University of Lethbridge 4401 University Drive W Lethbridge, Alberta T1K 6T5 SWIMMING | SYNCHRONIZED SWIMMING | DIVING | WATER POLO Highest Competition Level National Events Hosted • 2014 & 2010 Canada West Swimming Championships • 2013 Synchronized Swimming Provincials • 2012 Alberta Summer Games • 2012 Wild Rose Classic - Provincial Qualifier Facility Features • By competition standards, the Max Bell Regional Aquatic Centre is Lethbridge’s premiere facility. Located in the University of Lethbridge Phys Ed building, the pool’s 50 meter (changeable) format lends itself to a range of water sports. • With the moveable bulkhead, the pool can be configured into one, fifty meter pool, or variations of twenty-five meter format, including a diving tank. • The facility offers an electronic timing system, spectator seating, deck space, a deck-side classroom and first aid facilities. 16 Facility Specs • Spectator seating of 300; Fixed tiered seating • Athlete & Official changerooms with showers • Broadcast capability • 1,000 Parking spaces • 52m long x 21m wide and 1.8 m deep in the shallow end • Moveable bulkhead and floor Lethbridge Sport Council - A voice for sport SWIMMING | SYNCHRONIZED SWIMMING | DIVING | WATER POLO 17 SERVUS SPORTS CENTRE 2501 28 Ave South Lethbridge, Alberta T1K 2V9 SOCCER | LACROSSE | ROLLER INLINE HOCKEY | BALL HOCKEY Highest Competition Level National Events Hosted •2013 SOFA’s Nations Cup Soccer Tournament •2013 U14 Club Soccer Nationals •2012 Ford World Women’s Curling - Original 16 Lounge •2012 Alberta Summer Games •2011 U16 Club Soccer Nationals •2009 Alberta 55 Plus Games •ABHA Western Canadian Ball Hockey Championships Facility Features •This 58,000 ft2 facility houses two regulation size indoor soccer pitches with grandstand seating for approximately 2,000. •This quality facility has been host to many provincial and national competitions in the areas of soccer, in-line hockey, lacrosse and ball hockey. 18 Facility Specs • 2 - 16,000 square feet playing surfaces • Two indoor 80’ x 180’ regulation fields • Concession and cafe • Full service lounge • 8 changerooms • 2 officials rooms • 1 clubhouse • 10-20 person boardroom • 25-40 person conference room Lethbridge Sport Council - A voice for sport SOCCER | LACROSSE | ROLLER INLINE HOCKEY | BALL HOCKEY 19 SOFTBALL VALLEY Peenaquim Park Lethbridge, AB T1J 4K2 SOFTBALL | BEACH VOLLEYBALL | SLO-PITCH Highest Competition Level National Events Hosted •2015 NSA Canada Co-Ed Slo-pitch World Series •2013 SPN Co-ed Zone Provincials •2012 Alberta Summer Games - Softball and Beach Volleyball •2010 AASA Senior ‘A’ Mens/Ladies Slo-pitch Provincials •2009 Canada Softball Senior “A” Mens & Ladies National Championships •2007 AASA Western Canadian Fastpitch Championships •2006 SPN Co-ed Nationals Facility Features •Peenaquim Park is the entire park in the river valley. It includes a gun range, dog run and softball valley. With ten red shale diamonds, and plenty of open space to park, the facility lends itself to large multiday tournaments. •The clubhouse is located at the south-east corner of the park, and serves as the hub for meeting, organizing and socializing. •A small ground-level theatre style room is used for meetings, while a large second floor room with adjoining outdoor balcony is ideal for concession and food service. •Four regulation size beach volleyball courts. 20 Facility Specs • Ten red shale diamonds, including one lit diamond • 300 ft (can be reduced by temporary fencing) • All diamonds have jox boxes and magnetic bases • Irrigated fields • All diamonds raked and lined • Washroom facilities at each diamond • The clubhouse is located at the southeast corner of the park Lethbridge Sport Council - A voice for sport SOFTBALL | BEACH VOLLEYBALL | SLO-PITCH 21 SPITZ STADIUM 2425 North Parkside Drive Lethbridge, Alberta T1J 4W3 BASEBALL Highest Competition Level International Events Hosted • 2010+ Canadian Junior Little League Championships (Permanent Host) • 2014-15 Canadian College Baseball Conference • 2012 Alberta Summer Games • 2000 Millennium Series Facility Features • Announcer booth • Seating capacity 1394 plus 500 standing • parking capacity 250 on-site • Ticket booth • Concession/souvenir area • Outdoor lights • Daktonic scoreboard • 12’x21’ Viviled Video Board • 2 on-site batting cages • Upgrades in progress include seating adjustments, aesthetics, batting cage/bullpens, patio heating, concession improvements and dugout upgrades • 2 large clubhouses 22 Facility Specs • 320 feet at corners • 400 feet at centre field • 2 changerooms • Media Centre • Wheelchair accessible Lethbridge Sport Council - A voice for sport BASEBALL 23 ICE ARENAS In addition to the ENMAX Center, the City of Lethbridge operates 6 indoor ice centres FIGURE SKATING | HOCKEY | SPEED SKATING | RINGETTE | BROOMBALL | LACROSSE Nicholas Sheran Ice Centre Crossings Ice Complex Civic Ice Centre 401 Laval Blvd West Britannia Blvd and Mauretania Rd West 905 6th Avenue South • • • • • • • • • • 24 200 x 85’ ice surface Spectator seating for 978 6 Athlete change rooms 775 sq.ft. Community Room with IT 2 NHL-sized ice surfaces • Spectator seating for 900 (600+300) • 12 Athlete dressing rooms • Meeting Room • Food and beverage services 10 sheet curling facility 186 x 83.5’ ice surface Spectator seating for 175 4 Athlete change rooms Centrally located Henderson Ice Centre Adams Ice Centre • • • • • • • • 2301 Parkside Drive South 190 x 85’ ice surface Spectator seating for 700 4 Athlete change rooms Barrier-free Labor Club Ice Centre 1302-9th Avenue North 200 x 88’ ice surface Spectator seating for 500 4 Athlete dressing rooms Barrier-free 2020-18th Avenue North • • • • 200 x 85’ ice surface Spectator seating for 200 4 Athlete change rooms Barrier-free Lethbridge Sport Council - A voice for sport FIGURE SKATING | HOCKEY | SPEED SKATING | RINGETTE | BROOMBALL | LACROSSE 25 BASEBALL DIAMONDS Dave Elton Park 622 Stafford Drive North Lethbridge has more than 60 baseball and softball diamonds in over 25 locations throughout the city Lloyd Nolan Yard 6th Avenue and Stafford Dr. North Lakeview Park 3101 Lakeridge Blvd South • Home to the George Yoshinaka • Field is 328 ft at the corners, 405 ft • Features 2 little league fenced baseball diamonds with dugouts, at centre field. Field, the Canola Harvest Field concession and a batting cage and Lloyd Nolan Park, as well as • Large dugout areas and underground tunnels to the Atso Towaawa Park the BMX Club of Lethbridge and 199 Jerry Potts Blvd West dressing rooms the Lethbridge Skate Park. • Three story indoor training facility • 900 ft2 visitor’s locker room • 1600 ft2 home team locker room • Indoor hitting area • Natural turf • Concession and washrooms • Press box and score keeper’s room • Features little league baseball diamonds and an adult sized • Spectator seating capacity 1000 soccer pitch. 26 McKillop Soccer Field Park Meadows School Park Senator Buchanan Park St. Basil’s School Park St. Paul’s School Park Vasalenak Field Westminister School Park Wilson Middle School Park South Lethbridge 420 - 21A Street North 50 Meadowlark Blvd North 1101 - 7th Avenue North 620 - 12B Street North 1212 - 12th Avenue North 1901 - 15th Avenue North 402 - 18th Street North 2003 - 9th Avenue North gnes Davidson School Park 2103 - 20th Street South A Catholic Central School Park405 - 18th Street South Fleetwood Bawden School Park 1222 - 9th Avenue South General Stewart School Park215 Corvette Crescent South Gilbert Patterson School Park 2109 - 12th Avenue South Lethbridge Collegiate Institute Park 1701 - 5th Avenue South Our Lady of Assumption School Park 2219 - 14th Avenue South West Lethbridge Children of St. Martha’s School Park206 McMaster Blvd West Columbia Park 750 Columbia Blvd West Crossings Park 259 Britannia Blvd West Father Leonard Van Tighem Park25 Stoney Crescent West Gerald Probe School Park 120 Rocky Mountain Blvd West Nicholas Sheran School Park 380 Laval Blvd West Rutgers Park 550 Columbia Blvd West Sheridan Park 925 Columbia Blvd West Lethbridge Sport Council - A voice for sport Additional Diamonds North Lethbridge 27 GYMNASIUMS NORTH LETHBRIDGE City of Lethbridge Recreation & Culture is the booking office for the Fritz Sick Large Gym, Ecole La Verendrye, Holy Spirit School District #4 and Lethbridge Public School District #51. SOUTH LETHBRIDGE Galbraith School 1801 8 Avenue ‘A’ North • Small Gym Ecole La Verendrye 2106 – 6 Avenue South • Small Gym Park Meadows School 50 Meadowlark Blvd. North • Large Gym Our Lady of Assumption School 2219 - 14 Avenue South • Small Gym Senator Buchanan School 1101 - 7 Avenue North • Small Gym St. Paul School 1020 - 12 Street B North • Large Gym • Meeting Area Westminster School 402 - 18 Street North • Small Gym St. Mary School 1923 - 5 Ave. South • Small Gym Fleetwood-Bawden School 1222 - 9 Avenue South • Small Gym General Stewart School 215 Corvette Cres. South • Small Gym Catholic Central High School Main Campus 405 - 18 Street South • Large Gym • Meeting Area Lakeview School 1129 Henderson Lake Blvd. South • Small Gym Wilson Middle School 2003 - 9 Avenue North • Large Gym St. Francis Jr. High School 333 - 18 Street South • Large Gym Lethbridge Collegiate Institute 5 Avenue & 18 Street South • Large Gym and Small Gym • Large & Small Lecture Halls Winston Churchill High School 15 Avenue & 18 Street North • Large Gym Agnes Davidson School 2103 - 20 Street South • Small Gym Victoria Park High School 1515 - 5 Avenue South • Large Gym 28 Children of St. Martha School 206 McMaster Blvd. West • Large Gym Mike Mountain Horse School 155 Jerry Potts Blvd. West • Large Gym Catholic Central High School West Campus Nicholas Sheran Community School 251 Brittannia Blvd West 380 Laval Boulevard West • Large Gym • Large Gym • Meeting Area • Meeting Room Chinook High School Father Leonard Van Tighem School 259 Britannia Blvd. West • Large Gym 25 Stoney Crescent West • Large Gym Dr. Probe School • Meeting Area 120 Rocky Mt. Blvd. West • Large Gym GS Lakie Middle School 50 Blackfoot Rd. West • Large Gym • Meeting Area St. Patrick School 80 Rivergreen Road West • Small Gym • Meeting Area Fritz Sick Memorial Gym 420-11 Street South • Large Gym Lethbridge Sport Council - A voice for sport WEST LETHBRIDGE 29 SWIMMING POOLS The City of Lethbridge operates 3 indoor swimming pools which are open year round Stan Siwik Pool 401 Laval Blvd West 1901-15th Avenue North Fritz Sick Pool • 6 lane 25 m pool • Spectator seating on deck • Fitness area • 6 lane 25 m pool • 1m and 3m diving boards • Spectator seating upstairs • 8 lane 25 m pool • Spectator seating in windowed area Nicholas Sheran Leisure Centre 30 420-11th Street South TRANSPORTATION Air Canada offers 6 flights daily (including weekends) to Calgary. Integra Air services 2 direct flights to Edmonton daily. For large events additional flights or the use of larger aircraft can be requested from Air Canada to ensure access is timely and stressfree. Charter bus service is available from numerous vendors such as Carefree Express Ltd., TRAXX Coach Lines, National Motor Coach Systems Ltd. and Red Arrow. Lethbridge is two hours south of the Calgary International Airport. Transportation options include major highway connections including AB-2 (Queen Elizabeth II Hwy) and Highway #1 (TransCanada). Lethbridge is supported by several rental companies that can accommodate all your needs. MEDICAL SERVICES The Chinook Regional Hospital, with 270 beds, serves both as a community general hospital for Lethbridge and area, and as a referral for the southwest Alberta region. A wide variety of out-patient services are offered including a 24 hour emergency department with a specialized trauma team. The City’s fire department provides ambulance services to Lethbridge and surrounding area. All fire fighters are dual trained Paramedics. Lethbridge has approximately 150 physicians and surgeons. Lethbridge Sport Council - A voice for sport TRANSPORTATION & MEDICAL 31 IT’S GAME TIME Bring on the athletes and fans! Lethbridge has a strong event hosting resume with a history of enthusiastic volunteers, a proven track record of strong partnerships, and accommodations for everyone. 32 Coast Lethbridge Hotel & Conference Centre 526 Mayor Magrath Drive South Phone: 403 327 5701 coasthotels.com/reservations Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites 120 Stafford Drive South Phone: 403 394 9292 hielethbridge.ca Lethbridge College 3010 College Drive South Phone: 403 329 7218 lethbridgecollege.ca Days Inn Lethbridge 100 3rd Ave South Phone: 403 327 6000 Econolodge Inn & Suites 1124 Mayor Magrath Drive South Phone: 403 328 5591 daysinn.ca choicehotels.ca Holiday Inn Lethbridge 2375 Mayor Magrath Drive South Phone: 403 380 5050 Howard Johnson Express 1026 Mayor Magrath Drive South Phone: 403 327 4576 ihg.com/holidayinn hojo.com Lethbridge Lodge Hotel & Conference Centre 320 Scenic Drive South Phone: 403 328 1123 Motel 6 1142 Mayor Magrath Drive South Phone: 403 328 4436 lethbridgelodge.com motel6.com Sandman Hotel Lethbridge 421 Mayor Magrath Drive South Phone: 403 328 1111 University of Lethbridge 4401 University Drive West Phone: 403 329 2244 Super 8 Lethbridge 1030 Mayor Magrath Drive South Phone: 403 328 6636 sandmanhotels.ca uleth.ca/conference/hotel super8.com 33 SPORT HOSTING EXPERIENCE Lethbridge: A High Level View of Sport and Hospitality “Without the Lethbridge Sport Council the 2011 Football Canada Cup wouldn’t have been in Lethbridge, let alone be the fantastic event it became. They were professional from the beginning and sold everyone on the idea of Lethbridge as a top notch host community then delivered in spades.” Tim Enger, Football Alberta “…they ensure the City of Lethbridge and other partners are on board with events. It was not hard to sell (our) event to Little League Canada with the community synergy that starts with the Sport Council.” Kevin Kvame, Little League Canada “The Lethbridge Sport Council team brought a high level of professionalism, hospitality and an amazing attention to detail to the successful 2015 Skate Canada International bid. Their community connections and relationships with the City of Lethbridge, their ability to marshal people and partners and their understanding of how sport events work and provide value to their community were among the key factors we appreciated as we awarded Lethbridge this prestigious international competition.” Donna Keough, Skate Canada Patinage Canada In LETHBRIDGE, your sport event becomes the highlight of the community. 34 2016 Southern Alberta Summer Games 2015 Alberta 55 Plus Winter Games 2012 Alberta Summer Games 2009 Alberta 55 Plus Alberta Winter Games 2006 Southern Alberta Summer Games 2005 Alberta Special Olympics Provincial Summer Games 2001 Alberta Seniors Summer Games 1996 Alberta Winter Games 1981 Alberta Summer Games 1975 Canada Winter Games 2012 National College Women’s Basketball Championship 2011 U16 National Club Soccer Nationals 2011 Football Canada Cup 2011 National College Basketball Championship 2010 Canadian 3D Archery Championships - Indoor 2008 CIS Women’s Rugby Championship 2008 International Practical Shooting Federation Nationals 2007 Scotties Tournament of Hearts - National 2007 Canadian 3D Archery Championships – Indoor 2006 CCAA Women’s Basketball Championship 2006 Canadian 3D Archery Championships - Outdoor International Regional 2016 Tour of Alberta 2015 Skate Canada International 2014 Tour of Alberta 2012 Ford World Women’s Curling Championship 2005 World Under 17 Hockey Challenge 2000 Prairie Baseball Academy and Millennium Series National 2015 National SloPitch Championships 2010-6 Canadian Junior Little League Championship 2013 U14 National Club Soccer Nationals 2012-3 National Female Hockey Challenge 2012 Women’s National Amateur Golf Championship Lethbridge Sport Council - A voice for sport Multi-sport Games 2014 Western Speed Skating National Championships 2014 Mountain Regional Synchronized Skating Championships 2013 Canada West Rugby Championships 2009 Canada West Swim Championships Special Events 2015 Rogers Hometown Hockey 2010 VANOC Olympic Torch Relay Festival – Lethbridge Annual/Bi-Annual Events Street Machine Weekend Lethbridge International Air Show Lethbridge Dragon Boat Festival 35 Visit us online: lethbridgesportcouncil.ca/sport-tourism VisitLethbridge.com [email protected] Ph: 403-320-5412 36 [email protected] Ph: 403-915-2869
