Team Information Package

HOST COMMITTEE
Victoria Fastball Club
TOURNAMENT CHAIR
Paddy Strandlund
paddystrandlund@shaw.ca
Cell: 778-679-9909
The Host Committee from the Victoria Fastball Club is excited to welcome you to the 2015 U14 Girls
Canadian Fastpitch Championship Jamboree. Before the event can proceed, we need help from each
of the teams participating. In this package, you will find information on accommodations, banquet
prices, souvenir prices, souvenir program requirements, practice schedule requests, batgirl
requirements, and a schedule of events for the Championship week. We would like all forms returned
by July 1, 2015. Your team may not be able to participate in certain activities if the forms are not
submitted by the deadline. We will be sending you the final draw for the tournament once we receive
it from Softball Canada.
Check out our website at http://championship.softball.ca/u14girls/
If you have any questions or concerns please contact Paddy Strandlund (Tournament Chair)
Thank you and we look forward to seeing you in August!
TEAM CONTACT SECTION (Mandatory and ASAP)
TEAM NAME: ______________________________________________________________________________
HEAD COACH: _________________________________________ CELL #: _____________________________
EMAIL: ___________________________________________________________________________________
TEAM MANAGER: _______________________________________ CELL #: _____________________________
EMAIL: ___________________________________________________________________________________
RETURN DEADLINE – JULY 1ST, 2015
Once all sections and forms are completed please send to Paddy Strandlund – paddystrandlund@shaw.ca
Complete
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Deadline
ASAP
July 1, 2015
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Team Contact Section
Practice Field Request
Flights - Departure / Arrival Times (List)
Accommodations - (List name of Hotels below)
Program Requirements
Banquet Section - (Pre-order form)
Coaches, Managers & Players
Guests
Souvenir & Gear - Order Form (Pre-order form)
TOTAL OWING
PLEASE SEND CHEQUES 'PAYABLE' TO:
U14 GIRLS CANADIAN FASTPITCH
c/o 907 Garthland Road
Victoria, B.C., V9A 6M5
N/A
N/A
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$
$
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TEAM ACCOMMODATION & TRANSPORTATION SECTION
Teams are expected to make their Hotel reservations directly. Please refer to the ‘U14 Girls Canadian
Fastpitch’ when booking. We have accommodations with a range of rates so please enquire directly
to the hotels. NOTE: SOME ROOMS WILL ONLY BE HELD UNTIL JUNE 15th, 2015.
Please go to http://championship.softball.ca/u14girls/ for direct link to hotels
Tournament Host Hotels (starting from…)
- Four Points by Sheraton
- $165
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Accent Inns
- $129 - $139
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Sandman Inn
- $159
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Comfort Inn & Suites
- $139
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Hotel Zed
- $145
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Westin Bear Mountain
- $179 - $229
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Howard Johnson – Royal Oak
- $159
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Tally Ho Hotel
- $119
Car Rentals
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Enterprise Car Rental
PRACTICE FIELD REQUEST SECTION
Please complete and return by email the following Practice Field Request to Wendy Taylor @
wetaylor@telus.net by July 1, 2015. Practice fields are located at Rosedale Park (map) only 5-7
minutes from main diamonds
Please indicate the dates and times you would like to schedule a practice.
Date ____________________________________________ Time: ___________________________
Date ____________________________________________ Time: ___________________________
Date ____________________________________________ Time: ___________________________
Date ____________________________________________ Time: ___________________________
Date ____________________________________________ Time: ___________________________
PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS SECTION (DEADLINE JUNE 15th, 2015)
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Teams who would like their photos in the souvenir program must provide a 5 x 7 team photo
along with player’s names. Other information about the team player’s jersey numbers &
positions may also be supplied. Please send a paragraph of 500 words (maximum) describing
your team your goals, and your team history.
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Photos can be sent in a high resolution jpeg 300 dpi format
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Anyone knowing that their team is attending can forward this information now as we have
already started on the program.
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This information can be emailed to Paddy Strandlund @ paddystrandlund@shaw.ca
BANQUET & ENTERTAINMENT SECTION
Tuesday, August 4th, 2015 from 6:00 pm – 8:30 pm @ the Archie Browning Arena
The evening will include a buffet dinner followed by entertainment. The dinner menu is as follows:
Beef & Italian Sausage Lasagna and Vegetarian Lasagna, Caesar Salad, Greek Salad, Spinach Mango
Salad, Soft Drinks & Juices & Assorted Dessert Squares.
Cost is $20/person
We must receive a cheque made payable to U14 GIRLS CANADIAN FASTPITCH by July 1st, 2015 in
order to confirm the final meal count with our caterer.
Dinner Tickets will be given to the Coaches in their Team Package at the Coaches Meeting to be held
on Tuesday, August 4, 2015 at 3:00 pm @ the Four Points by Sheraton Hotel OR an arrangement can
be made to have tickets mailed to the Team Manager prior to arrival in Victoria.
SOUVENIR & TOURNAMENT GEAR – See attached Order Form
Pre-Order Deadline – July 1st, 2015 (Sizes come in Adult Small to XL)
CHAMPIONSHIP T-SHIRTS
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$ 20
CHAMPIONSHIP HOODIES
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$ 40
CREW NECK SWEATSHIRT
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$ 35
SWEATPANTS
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$ 35
CHAMPIONSHIP HATS
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$ 20
The T-shirt, Hoody, Crewneck Sweatshirt and Sweatpants will be silk screened and the Hats will be
embroidered with the Championship logo. Don’t forget to include parents, grandparents and siblings!
Cheques are made payable to U14 GIRLS CANADIAN FASTPITCH. Pre-Orders must be made by July
1st, 2015 to ensure pick-up at the tournament.
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
TUESDAY, AUGUST 4TH
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COACHES MEETING @ 3:00 pm – Banquet Room
Four Points by Sheraton Hotel
CHAMPIONSHIP BANQUET
6:00 – 8:30 pm – Curling Rink (Dry Floor Arena)
Archie Browning Arena
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 5TH
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QUALIFYING ROUND – COMPETITION BEGINS
8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Helmcken-Centennial Park & Hyacinth Park
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 5TH
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OPENING CEREMONIES
6:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Helmcken-Centennial Park
THURSDAY/FRIDAY
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QUALIFYING ROUND – COMPETITION CONTINUES
8:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Helmcken-Centennial Park & Hyacinth Park
SATURDAY, AUGUST 8
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PLAYOFF ROUND – BEGINS
8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Helmcken-Centennial Park & Hyacinth Park
SUNDAY, AUGUST 9
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FINALS – (Time TBA)
Helmcken-Centennial Park & Hyacinth Park
SUNDAY, AUGUST 9
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CLOSING CEREMONIES – (Time TBA)
Helmcken-Centennial Park