Female World Sport School Challenge

Female World Sport School Challenge
March 10 - 13, 2016
Winnipeg, MB
November 5, 2015
St. Mary’s Academy is pleased to host the 4th annual Female World Sport School Challenge (FWSSC) in Winnipeg, Manitoba,
Canada. The MTS Iceplex, home facility for the St. Mary’s Academy Flames Prep team, will be the host site for the
tournament from March 10-13, 2016. We invite you to review this team package and register for the tournament.
Registration to the Female World Sport School Challenge includes:
- 4 games guaranteed, three 20 minute period stop time.
- Hockey Canada game awards.
- 1st Team Sport School selection and recognition.
- 1st, 2nd & 3rd team awards and championship banner.
- Player packages for each participant.
- Complimentary team hockey laundry service.
- Senior and junior host provided for each team.
- Pre-game & post-game snacks.
- CIS and NCAA representation throughout tournament.
- Teams may submit player profile packages to be distributed to above representatives.
- Opening & Closing Ceremonies.
- Dinner tickets to the FWSSC Banquet on Saturday, March 12 (tickets for rostered players and coaches included in registration
fee (maximum of 20 complimentary per team), additional tickets may be purchased).
The FWSSC Banquet will be held at the Victoria Inn & Conference Centre and and will include the FWSSC Keynote Address
and presentation of the 1st Team Sport School awards. Tickets are available for purchase to family and special guests of the
participating teams and program supporters.
Deadline to register for the FWSSC is Friday, December 4, 2015.
Registration Process
Two options for team registration:
Option A
- Complete FWSSC Team Registration fillable form (Page 5)
- Complete FWSSC Official Roster fillable form (Page 6)
- Submit a copy of Hockey Canada or member branch 2015-16 approved roster.
- Submit your team logo in a high res jpg or vector (.eps) format.
Email filled out forms and logo to Kathy Bumstead at fwsscmanager@gmail.com
- Mail registration fee to: St. Mary’s Academy, 550 Wellington Crescent, Winnipeg, MB, R3M 0C1. Attention: Kathy Bumstead
Option B
- Complete and mail all above mentioned forms and payment to: St. Mary’s Academy, 550 Wellington Crescent,
Winnipeg, MB, R3M 0C1. Attention: Kathy Bumstead
Should you have any questions regarding the application process or the tournament, please contact Kathy Bumstead at
204-926-5853 or fwsscmanager@gmail.com.
We look forward to seeing you in March!
Kathy Bumstead
FWSSC Manager
fwsscmanager@gmail.com
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Female World Sport School Challenge
March 10 - 13, 2016
Winnipeg, MB
FWSSC Banquet
On Saturday, March 12, 2016 at the Victoria Inn and Convention Center, 1808 Wellington Avenue, the Banquet highlights
the spirit of the tournament with presentation of the 1st Team Sport School selections and an inspirational keynote
speech. This is a glowing evening to be attended by all teams and many from the hockey community. Each registered
team receives 20 complementary dinner tickets with their team registration. Additional dinner tickets may be purchased
as required. Tickets are also available to families and public; see Banquet tab at www.fwssc.ca.
2013 FWSSC Banquet
Master of Ceremonies: Sara Orlesky (left)
Keynote speaker: Jennifer Botterill
2014 FWSSC Banquet
Keynote speaker: Paul Maurice
2015 FWSSC Banquet
Master of Ceremonies: Jill Coubrough (left)
Keynote speaker: Janine Stephens (Hanson)
HOTEL ACCOMMODATIONS
To better accommodate the needs of the travelling teams, the FWSSC is pleased to suggest the following hotels. Room
blocks are being held under “FWSSC 2016” until February 5, 2016, after which time rooms will be released to the general
public. If you require assistance with accommodation selection, please contact Kathy Bumstead, FWSSC Manager, at
fwsscmanager@gmail.com.
Victoria Inn Hotel and Convention Centre
1808 Wellington Avenue, Winnipeg, MB
www.vicinn.com | 1-877-VIC-INNS
Contact Kam Singh, Guest Services Manager, 204-784-5080 for reservations.
Room rate, 2 queens: $129.00 plus taxes OR $149.00 plus taxes includes full hot breakfast
Best Western Plus West Winnipeg
4140 Portage Avenue, Winnipeg, MB
www.bestwestern.com | 204.594.2200
Room Rate, 2 queens: $124.99 plus taxes
Motel 6 Headingley
4400 Portage Avenue, Headingley, MB
www.motel6.com | 204-896-9000
Room rate, 2 queens: $95.99 plus taxes
Holiday Inn Airport
1740 Ellice Avenue, Winnipeg, MB
www.holidayinn.com | 1-800-HOLIDAY
Contact Ron Pineda for reservations: ron.pineda@holidayinnwinnipegairport.com
Room Rate, 2 queens: $125.00 & taxes, plus $10.00 & taxes/additional person
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Female World Sport School Challenge
March 10 - 13, 2016
Winnipeg, MB
FWSSC Website: www.fwssc.ca
The official FWSSC website will have all event updates, game outcomes and contain links for livestreaming
games.
FWSSC on Twitter: @FWSSChallenge
Teams are encouraged to follow the FWSSC on Twitter. @FWSSChallenge
TEAM GAME DAY SNACKS
Each team will be provided an assortment of snack items such as bagels, fruit and sport drink mix prior to each
game. This will be provided at team dressing room by a FWSSC junior host or team operations volunteer.
ARENA
Host Facility
MTS Iceplex, 3969 Portage Avenue, Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada | www.mtsiceplex.ca
Specifications
4 pads: Canadian Tire, Remax, Red River Co-op and Assiniboine Credit Union Rinks
Fitness facility: Focus Fitness, available to teams for warm-up and stretching
Full service pro shop: Jets Gear Store
Full service restaurant: Press Box Restaurant and Lounge. Teams can pre-book meals from a special Group Menu.
Concessions: Centre Ice
Size: 200’ x 85’
Capacity: 1,350 - 200 seating
GROUND TRANSPORTATION
Teams will be responsible for all transportation for all games, practices and any special transportation that will
be required throughout the tournament.
Bus Charters
The Host Committee has arranged rates and availabilities with Vital Transit, a Winnipeg based bus company,
for local charter rentals for teams attending the tournament. Contact Vital Transit at 204-633-2022 or email
s.paull@vitaltransitservice.com. www.vitaltransitservice.com
Vehicle Rentals
Enterprise Car Rental
Location: Winnipeg International Airport, 204-779-2422
Location: 3965 Portage Avenue (adjacent to MTS Iceplex)
204-831-4244 | www.enterpriserentacar.ca
Taxi Service
Duffy’s Taxi
204-925-0101 | www.duffystaxi.com
Unicity Taxi
204-925-3131 | www.unicitytaxi.mb.ca
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Female World Sport School Challenge
March 10 - 13, 2016
Winnipeg, MB
ACCREDITATION
All members of every team will be subject to the FWSSC accreditation process (accreditation will take place at
the Coaches meeting, held at the MTS Icplex on March 10, 2016 prior to the first game). You will be required
to wear your FWSSC accreditation passes at all times throughout the event when accessing the MTS Iceplex or
designated FWSSC events or facilities.
TEAM HOSTS
Each participating team will be assigned a Team Host for the duration of the tournament. The name and
contact information of the Host will be provided to you prior to your arrival in Winnipeg.
GAME RECORDINGS
Most games will be available via online streaming from www.fwssc.ca. All registered teams, scouts and families
will have access to these games at no charge.
SKATE SHARPENING
Skate sharpening will be available on-site at the Jets Gear Store (located on the main level, in the MTS Iceplex).
Teams must make arrangements will the Jets Gear staff for associated schedululing and costs. On-site facilities
are available for equipment repair.
LAUNDRY SERVICE
Laundry service will be available for jerseys and game socks ONLY. Laundry bins will be provided in the dressing
rooms and will be picked up after the game.
PHOTO WAIVER
The FWSSC has a local photographer to photograph the players, officials and events surrounding the Tournament. Photos taken during the event are the property of the FWSSC and may be used in the development of
promotional materials for future FWSSC events. Note teams will receive the photo waiver form for all players
and staff to complete in their pre-tournament package.
Please hand all Photo Waiver forms to Kathy Bumstead at the Coaches meeting on Thursday, March 10, 2016.
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Female World Sport School Challenge
March 10 - 13, 2016
Winnipeg, MB
TEAM REGISTRATION
Deadline to register is Friday, December 4, 2015.
Program Name: ___________________________________________________________________________
Hockey Branch:_______________ League Team Participates in:_____________________________________
Team Website address: ____________________________________________________________________
Team Contact: ____________________________________________ Role: __________________________
Email:___________________________________________________________________________________
Phone: Business: ________________________ Cell: ________________________
Address: ________________________________________________________________________________
City:_________________________________ Prov./State: ________________ PC/Zip: __________________
REGISTRATION FEE
$2,300.00 CAD per team, payable to “St. Mary’s Academy”
Registration Checklist
Two options for team registration:
Option A
- Complete FWSSC Team Registration fillable form (Page 5)
- Complete FWSSC Official Roster fillable form (Page 6)
- Submit a copy of Hockey Canada or member branch 2015-16 approved roster.
- Submit your team logo in a high res jpg or vector (.eps) format.
Email filled out forms and logo to Kathy Bumstead at fwsscmanager@gmail.com
- Mail registration fee to: St. Mary’s Academy, 550 Wellington Crescent, Winnipeg, MB, R3M 0C1. Attention: Kathy
Bumstead
Option B
- Complete and mail all above mentioned forms and payment to: St. Mary’s Academy, 550 Wellington Crescent,
Winnipeg, MB, R3M 0C1. Attention: Kathy Bumstead
Registration Deadline is Friday, December 4, 2015.
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Female World Sport School Challenge
March 10 - 13, 2016
Winnipeg, MB
ROSTER
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Name
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Born
Hometown
2015-16 Team & League
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Ville d’origine
Équipe 2015-16
First name, Last name
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TEAM STAFF
Title/Titre
First name, Last name
Prénom/Nom de famille
Hometown
Ville d’origine
Team (League)
Equipe (Ligue)
A copy of your team's approved roster from your sanctioning branch must be attached to registration (electronically or by paper).
Deadline to submit to Kathy Bumstead: Friday, December 4, 2015.
Email to: Kathy Bumstead at fwsscmanager@gmail.com
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