2015 Games Update
City Council, City of Prince George
2015 Canada Winter Games
October 2013
2015 Games Vision
“Together, we’ll write a northern story of spirit
and passion inspiring unique and magical
experiences for all Canadians.”
2015 Games Mission
To design and create the best Canada Games
experience that our region, people and
resources can deliver leaving lasting memories
and sustainable legacies for our sport and
broader communities
2015 Games Core Values
Accountability
Collaborative
Fun
Inclusiveness
Integrity
Respect
Transparency
2015 Games Information
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Economic Impact:
Days to the 2015 Canada Winter Games
Official Games Sports
Games Sport & Non-Sport Venues
Days of Games Activities
Potential Visitors to Prince George & the Region
Between $70 and $90 Million
Business Update
Revenue Generation Status
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Funding Source:
Public Funding:
Private Sector Funding:
Ticket & Merchandise Sales
Other Revenue:
Overall Games Funding:
Current Total: To Target:
$34,648,802 97.4% Achieved
$3,886,050
41.9% Achieved
$375,000
32.6% Achieved
$365,000
70.2% Achieved
$39,274,852 84.4% Achieved
Government Funding Status
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Federal Government Funding
Provincial Government Funding
City of Prince George Capital Funding
City of Prince George Operating Funds
Capital Funding Task
$11,120,000 Committed
$11,120,000 Paid in Full
$11,107,000 Civic Projects
$805,201 Committed
$1,421,789 Task
Canada Games Sponsors
Canada Games National Partners
• Canada, Canadian Olympic Foundation, Columbia, Deloitte, Delta
Hotels, Kimik IT, Sage, Sport Chek, Teck, The Look Company,
TSN/RDS
2015 Canada Winter Games Official Sponsors
• NBCTA, Dunkley Lumber, BCLC, Canfor, Finning CAT, Penn West,
TransCanada Corp., Pacific Western Brewery
2015 Canada Winter Games Community Partners
• BID Group, BC Games, Lheidli T’enneh, Le Cercle des Canadiens
Français, Treasure Cove Casino
Canada Games Sponsors
2015 Canada Winter Games Official Suppliers
• SpeeDee Office Solutions, Pacific Western Transportation, Heather
Sadler Jenkins, World Cup Supply
2015 Canada Winter Games Media Partners
• Jim Pattison Broadcast Group, The Citizen
2015 Canada Winter Games Friends of the Games
• Launching January 2014
Revenue Generation Initiatives
• Sponsor Wall launched September 30, 2013
• Merchandise: Working to place product in market
• Ticket Sales: To launch in 2014
Sport Update
Week One Sports
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Alpine Skiing
Archery
Artistic Gymnastics
Biathlon
Curling: Male
Freestyle Skiing
Ice Hockey: Female
Ringette
Target Shooting
• Speed Skating: Long Track
• Speed Skating: Short Track
• Wheelchair Basketball
Week Two Sports
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Badminton
Cross Country Skiing
Curling: Female
Figure Skating
Gymnastics: Trampoline
Ice Hockey: Male
Judo
Snowboarding
Squash
• Synchronized Swimming
• Table Tennis
Additional Athletic Competitions
• Special Olympics Competition
 Figure Skating: Week Two
• Paralympic Sports Competitions
 Para Alpine Skiing: Week One
 Para Nordic Skiing: Week Two
 Wheelchair Basketball: Week One
Official Sport Venues
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CN Centre
College of New Caledonia
Duchess Park Secondary School
Elksentre Arena
KIN I Arena
KIN II Arena
KIN III Arena
Charles Jago Northern Sports
Centre
Otway Nordic Ski Centre
Outdoor Ice Oval
Prince George Aquatic Centre
Prince George Coliseum
Prince George Secondary School
Prince George Golf & Curling
Club
• Purden Ski Village
• Tabor Mountain Ski Resort
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Official Non-Sport Venues
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Canada Games House
Canada Games Plaza
Coast Inn of the North Hotel
College of New Caledonia
Days Inn Hotel
Ramada Inn
Travelodge
City Centre Motel
Prince George Public Library
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Prince George Civic Centre
Prince George Airport YXS
RCMP Building
The Exploration Place
Treasure Cove Casino
Two Rivers Art Gallery
University of Northern BC
Games Update
Sherbrooke Knowledge Transfer
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Full Description of the Venue Management Model
Mascot Program Review
Transportation System Analysis
Social & Entertainment Elements
Sustainable Games & Waste Reduction Programs
Water Distribution Program
Athlete & Mission Services Review
Venue Overlay & Pageantry Review
2015 Games Timeline
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Revenue Generation Phase:
Volunteer Recruitment:
Venue/Capital Upgrades:
Functional Planning Phase
Test Events:
Games Readiness Phase:
Games Time:
Post Games Wrap Up:
2011 – 2015
On-Going
2012 – 2015
On-Going
2012 – 2014
In Process
2013
Completed
2013 – 2014
This Winter
Winter 2014/15 Next Year
February 12 - March 1, 2015
2015
Pre-Games Meetings
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T1: Technical Delegate Meeting #1:
M1: Mission Staff Meeting #1:
S1: Sponsor Summit #1:
T2: Technical Delegate Meeting #2:
M2: Mission Staff Meeting #2:
S2: Sponsor Summit #2:
Held in February 2013
February 2014
February 2014
September 2014
September 2014
September 2014
Official Test Events
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Provincial Championships
JR West Championships
2014 Scotties Championships
BC Snow Board Provincials
Western Canadian Championships
Western Canadian Championships
BC Provincial Championships
Gymnastics:
W/C Basketball
Curling
Snowboarding
X Country
Biathlon
Freestyle Skiing
February 2013
March 2013
January 2014
January 2014
February 2014
February 2014
February 2014
Official Test Events
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BC Provincial U16 Championships
Canadian National Championships:
Canadian National Championships
BC Provincial Championships
BC Provincial Championships
BC Provincial Championships
BC Provincial Championships
Alpine Skiing
Short Track
Badminton
Ringette
Judo
Figure Skating
Long Track
February 2014
March 2014
March 2014
March 2014
April 2014
November 2014
January 2015
Capital Projects
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Kin Centre Project
Olympic Sized Arena
Civic Plaza Upgrades
Enhancement Project
Tabor Mountain
New Cross Course, Terrain Park & Upgrades
Purden Ski Village
Alpine Course Work
Otway Nordic Centre
Biathlon Range, Penalty Loop & Course Work
Outdoor Ice Oval
Facility Infrastructure & Sub Surface Work
Curling Club
Lighting Upgrade
Coliseum & Aquatic Centre Lighting Upgrades
Medical Services
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CMO: Dr. Janet Ames
Chief Therapist: Brian Ferrance
Head Nurse: Joanne Archer
Medical Services Committee Chair: Rob Stewart
Medical Volunteer Recruitment Campaign
Collaboration with Northern Health Authority
Communications
• Website launched September 30, 2013: More responsive, Canada
Games TV & Carrier audio translations
• Ambassador’s Program: September 2013 Gathering @ UBCM
• Sustainability: October 2013 Sustainability Summit
• Athlete Approved Advisory Group: Mascot Program & Food Task
Force
• Regional Community Engagement: Regional: Mackenzie, Vanderhoof,
Smithers, McBride, Valemount and Quesnel this past summer
Official Community Events
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500 Days Out Celebration
KIN I Arena Official Opening
Otway Biathlon Range Opening
One Year Out Celebration
Torch Lighting Ceremony
100 Days Out Celebration
Canada Games Plaza Opening
Held September 2013
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February 14, 2014
October 2014 in Ottawa
November 4, 2014
November 4, 2014
Torch Relay Vision
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Canada Games Cauldron: Pellet fired
November 4, 2014: Northern Torch Relay begins
Communities choose how torch enters & exits
Partnerships would allow communities to tailor celebrations
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Tell their story
Athletes and Canada Games Alumni
Culture, Art and Entertainment
Tourism Opportunities
Sport & Tourism Stakeholders
Games Cultural Festival
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Live Site @ Canada Games Plaza during the Opening Ceremonies
Cultural Festival featuring Canadian talent
Treasure Cove Concert Series on the BCLC Main Stage
Regional cultural activities on the Community Stage
TV broadcasts on big screens in Canada Games Plaza
Canada Games Cauldron at Canada Games Plaza
Games Time Activities
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Lighting of the Canada Games Flame @ Centennial Flame in Ottawa
Official Opening Ceremonies
Medal Presentation Ceremonies
Daily Entertainment & Cultural Activities @ Celebration Site
Daily Sporting Competitions @ Sport Venues
Public Gatherings
Special Receptions
Sponsor Activation Sites
Official Closing Ceremonies
Volunteer Update
Volunteers Workforce
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Up to 4,500 Volunteer Hosts Required
Over 1,500 Volunteer Host Signed Up
Monthly Newsletters being distributed
Volunteer Committee & Chair selected and active
500 Major Sport Officials required
1,000 Local Sport Officials required
Volunteer Eligibility
• Inclusive of many cultures & ages
 15 Years of Age & Up
 Be able to pass a Criminal Record Check
 Family Program available for families with children under 15
• Volunteer Commitment
 Minimum 36 hour commitment @ Games Time
 4 hours of Orientation instruction time
 4, 6, or 8 hour Shifts
Orientation & Training
• General Games Orientation
 Games Information, Dates, Times, Who to contact, Venues
 What to Expect, Code of Conduct, Customer Service Training
 Uniform & Accreditation Pick Up
• Venue Specific Orientation
 Venue Tour, Meet the Venue Team, Confirm Schedules
 Job Specific Training
Questions?
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