AGENDA...MULTI-SPORT GAMES 1. More media / different protocols 2. Different qualification processes 3. Different sport regulations 4. Bigger team 5. New faces on support team, mission

Team NB | Équipe NB 2019 Jeux du Canada Games

May | Mai 26, 2018 1

AGENDA

• 10:30 Welcome & Introductions

• 11:00 Canada Games Overview

• 11:30 Lunch

• 12:30 2019 Host Society

• 13:30 Team NB Logistics

• 14:30 Team NB Technical

• 15:15 Meeting with Sport Liaisons

• 15:45 The Road Ahead


May | Mai 26, 2018 2

En route to Red Deer!

Welcome to TEAM NB!

Canada Games Council &

2019 Red Deer Host Society

Team NB

Chef and Assistant Chefs

Mission Staff

Sport Liaisons

Provincial Sport Organizations

Team Managers Coaching Staff

Athletes

Family & Friends

Mediaat Games

ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE

Mediapre-Games


May | Mai 26, 2018 3

2019 COACHING STAFF – WEEK 1Week 1 / Semaine 1 Coach / Entraineur Manager / Gérant

Biathlon

Yves St.Germain Paula Septon

Natalie Landry

Trent Martin (Wax Tech)

Boxing /BoxeJohn Bourgeois Joe Blanchard

Joe Blanchard (asst)

Artistic Gymnastics / Gymnastique Artistique

announced mid-july

Men's Hockey / Hockey masculin

Philip Richer Norbert Laforge

Eric Neilson

Kevin Pottle (asst)

Ringette / Ringuette

Mark Beal

André Dupuis (asst)

Annie Gautreau (asst)

Speed Skating - Long Track / Patinage de vitesse –

Longue pisteMiriam Verschoor Scott Beamish

Speed Skating - Short Track / Patinage de vitesse –

Courte pisteDerrick Macleod Sarah Gilbert

Synchronized Swimming /Nage synchronisée

Emily McKim Ashley Cutler

Wheelchair Basketball / Basketball en fauteuil roulant

Adam Loo Sally Hutt

Sabrina Durepos

2019 COACHING STAFF – WEEK 2Week 2 / Semaine 2 Coach / Entraineur Manager / Gérant

Alpine Skiing /Ski alpin

Ian Banks TBD

Christy Bourque (asst)

Michele Leger (Para)

Cathleen Trafton (apprentice)

Lincoln Esau (wax tech)

Archery / Tir à l'arc Maurice Levesque Tracey Baisley

Badminton Mike Butler Guy-Laine Legacé

Cross Country Skiing / Ski de fond

Manon Losier Linda Bérubé-Leclair

Gilles Landry (asst)

Marc Leclair (wax)

Suzanne Landry (Para)

Sandrine Caron (apprentice)

Curling - Men / Curling masculin

Brian Dalrymple

Curling - Women / Curling féminin

Gary Wilson

Figure Skating / Patinage artistique

Raoul LeBlanc Sabrina Van der Pluijm

Nicole Marr-Wood

Mario Richard (SO)

Gymnastics / Gymnastique - Trampoline

Rachelle Perry (tbc) David LeBlanc (tbc)

Women's Hockey / Hockey féminin

Kayla Blackmore Nancy Haslett

Monika Cormier (asst)

Warren Mason (asst)

JudoStéphane Bérubé Shawn McManus

Josée Daigle

Squash Justin Saulnier Joy Cook


May | Mai 26, 2018 4

ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Chef de Mission & Assistant Chefs

• Provincial Sport Organizations

• Coaches & Managers

• Mission Team

– Communications

– Operations

– Sport Liaisons

CHEF DE MISSION – NICOLE SMITH

• Team Leader

• Spokesperson for Team NB

• Provides direction, leadership and expertise

• Link between Host Society and Team NB

• Attends official functions and meetings as a representative of Team NB

• Deals with any major issues or crisis situations as required


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ASSISTANT CHEFS – JASON & CHRISTINE

• Full-time GNB employees responsible for Canada Games Program

• Manage all aspects of Team NB -Operations, Logistics and Technical i.e.: complaints; budget, registration, clothing, transportation, communication, security, schedules, equipment, appeals, doping, etc.

• Main point of contact for Coaches and Managers before Games

• Part of Leadership Team with Chef de Mission.

PROVINCIAL SPORT ORGANIZATION

• Oversee the operation and development of their CanadaGames Program; including the identification, selection andtraining of athletes, coaches and managers;

• Establish policies to deal with any disciplinary or selectionissues;

• Provide sufficient resources and support to coaching staff forbest training environment for success;

• Provide competitive uniforms


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COACHES

• Responsible for athletes’ preparation, performance and conduct prior to, during and after the Games;

• Must observe and comply with the Team NB Code of Conduct and policies;

• Must complete the required level of certification;

• Must attend all Team NB functions and ceremonies;

• Must live in the assigned residence for the duration of the Games and be aware of athletes whereabout at all time.

MANAGERS

• Responsible for the overall administration of the team;

• Ensures that all the required forms are completed by deadlines (online registration, waiver forms, participant agreements, etc);

• Ensures that team members receive all the information beingshared about the Games on a timely manner;

• Responsible for athletes’ preparation, performance and conduct prior to, during and after the Games;

• Must maintain ongoing communication with assigned Sport Liaison.


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MISSION STAFFWEEK 1 WEEK 2

1. Nicole Smith Chef de Mission 1. Nicole Smith Chef de Mission

2. Bruce McFarlane Communications 2. Bruce McFarlane Communications

3. Kevin Lunn Communications 3. Kevin Lunn Communications

4. Fran Harris Communications 4. Fran Harris Communications

5. Karine Pelletier-Meunier Medical 5. Karine Pelletier-Meunier Medical

6. Meaghan Donahue-Wies Operations 6. Meaghan Donahue-Wies Operations

7. Jean-Luc Benoît Operations 7. Manon Ouellette Operations

8. Eddie Rutanga Operations

9. Manon Ouellette Artistic Gymnastics 8. Jamie Shanks Curling - Men & Women

10. Serge Manuel Biathlon 9. Serge Manuel Archery / Women's Hockey

11. Monica Hitchcock Synchronized Swimming 10. Monica Hitchcock Figure Skating

12. Darcy McKillop Men's Hockey 11. Darcy McKillop Alpine Skiing

13. Sky Perley

Boxing /Wheelchair

Basketball 12. Sky Perley Badminton / Squash

14. Steve Harris* Speedskating - Long/Short 13. Bruce Guitard Judo / Trampoline

15. Daniel Cyr* Ringette 14. Jacques Robichaud Cross Country Skiing

16. Jason Arseneault* Asst Chef 15. Jason Arseneault* Asst Chef

17. Christine Powers-Tomsons* Asst Chef 16. Christine Powers-Tomsons* Asst Chef

Operations

• Oversee the Mission Office during the Games;

• Strategically manage information dissemination;

• Gather data, results, photos, etc to populate social media platforms;

• Assist Leadership Team with logistics;

• Assist with Special Events and other duties as required.

MISSION STAFF


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MISSION STAFF

Sport Liaisons

• Support coaches and managers with administrative requirements and follow-ups as needed;

• Find answers, provide clarification and handle issues as they arise;

• During Games, act as Liaisons between sport teams and the Team NB Leadership Team to ensure the timely delivery of relevant information, both ways.

Communications Team

• Coordinates all media requests during Games;

• News releases, social media, interview support, web updates;

• Photography & Videography;

• Results, stories and photos to NB media.

MISSION STAFF


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MISSION STAFF

Medical

• Daily liaison with Host Society’s Medical Team;

• Ongoing monitoring and follow-up of Team NB injuries or illnesses;

• Responsible for Team NB Emergency Response Plan.


May | Mai 26, 2018 10

CANADA GAMES• Since 1967, nearly 100,000 athletes have participated at

Games.

• Held every 2 years alternating between summer and winter.

• Canada’s largest multi-sport event for young athletes

• 4000 athletes, coaches and officials/Games

• 4,500 volunteers, hundreds of media and thousands ofvisitors

• A celebration of sport, culture, youth and community thatunites our ten provinces and three territories


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• 2018 PyeongChang Winter Olympics included:

Kelsey Serwa, Kaetlyn Osmond, Kaitlyn Lawes, Marie-Phillip Poulin, Mark McMorris and Charles Hamelin.

• The NHL includes many CG alumni:

Jake Allen, Sidney Crosby, Steven Stamkos, Alex Pietrangelo, Nathan Mckinnon, Max Domi, Jonathan Drouin, Jordan Eberle, Devan Dubnyk, Martin Jones, etc.

• Notable female athletes:

Marianne Limpert, Hayley Wickenheiser, Cassie Campbell, Catriona Le May Doan, Jennifer Heil, Cindy Klassen, Chandra Crawford, EugénieBouchard, Heather Moyse

And many more!

CANADA GAMES ALUMNI

NOTABLE NB ALUMNIJAKE ALLEN - HOCKEY

JASON DICKSON - BASEBALL

MARK FAWCETT – ROWING

LOUIS FORTIN – PARA CROSS COUNTRY SKIING

MONICA HITCHCOCK – VOLLEYBALL

GENEVIEVE LALONDE - ATHLETICS

MARIANNE LIMPERT - SWIMMING

DIANNE NORMAN – BASKETBALL

MILAINE THÉRIAULT – CROSS COUNTRY SKIING

2019 ALUMNI - ???


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MULTI-SPORT GAMES1. More media / different protocols

2. Different qualification processes

3. Different sport regulations

4. Bigger team

5. New faces on support team,

mission team

6. Ceremonies

7. Distractions / events

8. Athlete Village life

9. Out-of-Village life

10. Limited meal service

11. Sponsor regulations

12. Clothing regulations

13. Ticketing & processes

14. Accreditation

15. Sport venue security access

16. Greater anti-doping scrutiny

17. Transportation schedules

18. Chartered flights

19. Team Announcement Procedures

20. Performance Technology

21. Additional Games Stress / Pressure

22. Outfitting

23. Organizing committee rules, regulations and services

24. Higher demand for interviews

25. Managing expectations of Team NB, Games Council, PSO, sponsors, partners

26. Team events

27. New faces on the support team, mission team

AWARDS

Roly McLenahan Award

Jack Pelech Award

Centennial Cup

Claude Hardy Award


May | Mai 26, 2018 13

QUESTIONS?

LUNCH


May | Mai 26, 2018 14

2019 HOST SOCIETYKAREN DOMMETTMANAGER, ATHLETE SERVICES

TEAM NB LOGISTICS

• Online registration

• Travel

• Ceremonies

• Clothing

• Team NB Policies

• Health Care

• Emergency Response Plan

• Communication / Parent Information


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REGISTRATION

• Athlete Profile• Photo*• Biography• Medical Information• Waiver• Consent

REGISTRATION

• All Team NB members must pre-register for the Games through GEMS.pro

• Athletes will be removed internally from system once teams are selected

• Registration includes general and media information, a digital head photo and waiver forms

• Managers will be given admin access to verify information and make changes/updates.


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• Photos and biographical information will serve as a media guide and will appear in Canada Games Alumni Database. Available to public!

• Name will be used for flight manifest

• Photo will be used for accreditation

• GEMS.pro should be operational in September.

REGISTRATION

TRAVEL

• Commercial flights

• Departing from Moncton Airport - Main Terminal

• To Calgary (Charter buses to Red Deer)

• Regular security check-in

• Deviations can be requested to/from other cities (Form)

• Post Games - Permission to Leave


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LUGGAGE

• One carry-on bag (max 20 lbs) Team NB Backpack

• One checked bag (max 50 lbs)

• Sport Equipment (approved by Games Council)

• All Luggage will be specifically tagged

*CAN NOT exceed the maximum weight and number of personal luggage and sport equipment items!

TRAVEL

FEB 14 to Red Deer

NBMoncton 06:15 Toronto 08:08

69Toronto 10:00 Calgary 12:21



FEB 23 to Red Deer





FEB 23 to Moncton

NBCalgary 07:00 Toronto 12:48

69Toronto 15:05 Moncton 18:29


69Toronto 21:45 Moncton 01:09 +1

MAR 4 to Moncton


78Toronto 15:15 Moncton 18:42


76Toronto 21:45 Moncton 01:12 +1


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CEREMONIES

• Opening and Closing Ceremonies (indoor)

• ENMAX Centrium

• Home of the Red Deer Rebels hockey team

• 7,111-seat multi-purpose arena

ENMAX Centrium


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CEREMONIAL UNIFORM

• Responsibility of Sport and Recreation Branch

• Supplier has been selected (KARBON)

• Distribution at Team NB Rally or earlier

• Sizes already submitted to supplier

• Working on a plan to size participants TBC

SNEAK PEEK


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COMPETITIVE UNIFORM

• Responsibility of PSOs/Teams

• Must include designated Team NB colors

Green (PMS 3302), Burgundy (PMS 188)

• Team NB logos are available on website

• PSO logo is permitted

• 2019 Canada Games Logo is encouraged

• No sponsor logos, only manufacturer’s trademark

• Approval required from Sport and Recreation Branch [email protected]

LOGOS

mailto:[email protected]


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LOGO & COLOUR USAGEAllowed Not allowed

VOLUNTEER SCREENING

• All Team NB coaches, managers, mission staff andsupport staff must complete the minimum screeningprocess 180 days prior to the opening ceremonies ofthe Canada Games

• PSOs are responsible for ensuring that its coaches,managers and any support staff are screened.

• PSOs must submit a confirmation of a successfulscreening result in writing.


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ANTI-DOPING EDUCATION

• CCES will be conducting testing at Games

• All Team NB members are required to complete anapproved “Doping Education Session” prior totravelling to the Canada Games.

• The on-line education module will be available toteams in the fall.

• https://cces.ca/athletezone

• Please read the Team NB Code of Conduct Policy anddiscuss it with your athletes.

• All athletes must be clear on the parameters andexpectations for behavior while part of Team NB.

• The entire contents of the Policy can be found on theTeam NB website at www.gnb.ca/sport

• All participants will be required to sign the Team NBParticipant Agreement

CODE OF CONDUCT

https://cces.ca/athletezone

http://www.gnb.ca/sport


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CODE OF CONDUCT

• Important to understand that over 60% of athletes will be minors – under 18

• Coaches and Managers are fully responsible for theirathletes at all times

• All members of Team NB are expected to conduct themselves in a mannerconsistent with high ethical standards and to promote pride and good willfor the province through their behaviour and attitude. Team NB membersare ambassadors for the province from the time they begin to train as aCanada Games team member until they return home from the Games.

HEALTH CARE COVERAGE

• All basic health care costs for accredited participants are covered with a VALID Medicare Card

• All participants must bring Medicare Card at Games

• Participants that are covered by a ‘Family’ Health and Travel Insurance Plan should include policy number in GEMS.pro and bring their card

• It is recommended that Managers make a copy of all Medicare cards and makes sure none are expired.


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EMERGENCY RESPONSE PLAN

• Given various situations that have occurred over the last few years it is important to be organized given the time change and distance

• Social media leaves us open to speculation

• A message to all managers, coaches, and mission staff with instructions

• All teams must report their status within 15 minutes, and account for all their athletes

COMMUNICATION• Managers will receive per diem to upgrade data plan or

purchase temporary phone ($50)

– MUST HAVE PHONE 24/7

• Assigned Sport Liaison will be your main contact duringGames (i.e. mtg room bookings, information, issues, transportation, etc.)

• Mission office will be communicating daily via App (tbd)

• Team NB will be active on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram


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PARENT INFORMATION

• Team Managers are responsible for sharing Games information with parents

• Information available on 2019 Canada Games website (ie. hotels, tickets, schedule of events, webcast-live streamings, etc) https://visitreddeer.com

• Parents are not allowed in residences or field of play. Many other common areas to meet with athletes.

• Working with Sport NB to create Parent Committee

QUESTIONS?

https://visitreddeer.com/


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TEAM NB TECHNICAL

• LTAD• Technical Package• Team Plans• Sports and Venues• Sports Schedules• Team Sizes• Sports Equipment• Coach Certification• Venue Pass Holder

LONG TERM ATHLETE DEVELOPMENT

• The Canada Games play a critical role in the development ofCanada's next generation of national, international andOlympic champions.

• Age categories are aligned with the “Train to Compete” phaseof each sport’s Long Term Athlete Development Model, orother suitable phase of LTAD as justified by NSO.


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Important Technical Information

• Team Composition

• Athlete Eligibility

• Coaching Requirements

• Events, draw format and seeding

• Tie-breaking, P/T Ranking and Medals

• Uniforms and Equipment

• https://canadagames.ca/sports

TECHNICAL PACKAGE

TEAM PLANS

• Athlete selection criteria & Appeals Process

• Budget

• Team calendar camps/competitions

• Team selection process and selection date

https://canadagames.ca/sports


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SPORTS AND VENUESWEEK 1 VENUE

Opening Ceremony Centrium

BiathlonRiver Bend Golf and Recreation

Area

Boxing Westerner Park

Freestyle SkiingCanyon Ski Resort / Canada

Olympic Park (Calgary)

Gymnastics Collicut Centre

Men's HockeyCentrium / Downtown Arena /

Kinex Arena

Ringette Collicut Centre / Kinsmen Arena

Speedskating - Long Track Great Chief Park

Speedskating - Short TrackGary W. Harris Canada Games

Centre

Synchronized Swimming Sport Centre (Calgary)

Table Tennis Westerner Park

Wheelchair BasketballGary W. Harris Canada Games

Centre

WEEK 2 VENUE

Alpine Skiing Nakiska

Archery Westerner Park

BadmintonGary W. Harris Canada Games

Centre

Cross-Country SkiingRiver Bend Golf and Recreation

Area

Curling - Men & Women Curling Centre

Figure SkatingGary W. Harris Canada Games

Centre

Gymnastics - TrampolineCollicut Centre / Kinsmen Arena

A

Women's HockeyCentrium / Downtown Arena /

Kinex Arena

Judo Westerner Park

SnowboardingCanyon Ski Resort / Canada

Olympic Park (Calgary)

SquashGary W. Harris Canada Games

Centre

Closing Ceremonies Centrium

Week 1 VenueFeb 14 Feb 15 Feb 16 Feb 17 Feb 18 Feb 19 Feb 20 Feb 21 Feb 22

Thu Fri Sat Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri

Opening Ceremony

Biathlon River Bend Golf and Recreation Area T T C T C C T C

Boxing Westerner Park T T C C C C

Freestyle Skiing Canyon Ski Resort; Canada Olympic Park, Calgary T C C T C C C E

Artistic Gymnastics Collicutt Centre - Field House T T C C C C C

Men's Hockey Centrium; Downtown Arena; Kinex Arena T C C C C C C C

Ringette Collicutt Centre - Arena; Downtown Arena T C C C C C C C

Speed Skating - Long Track Great Chief Park C C T C C E E

Speed Skating - Short Track Gary W. Harris Canada Games Centre T T C C T C C C

Synchronized Swimming Sport Centre, Calgary T T C C C C C

Table Tennis Westerner Park T C C C C C C

Wheelchair Basketball Gary W. Harris Canada Games Centre T T C C C C C

SPORT SCHEDULES – WEEK 1

Gold indicates Arrivals & Turnaround Day

Red indicates Opening and Closing Ceremonies

T = Practice E = Extra Day (weather contingencies) R = Rest Day C = Competition Day


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Week 2 VenueFeb 23 Feb 24 Feb 25 Feb 26 Feb 27 Feb 28 Mar 1 Mar 2 Mar 3

Sat Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun

Alpine Skiing Nakiska, Kananaskis; Canyon Ski Resort T C C C C T C

Archery Westerner Park T T C C C C

Badminton Gary W. Harris Canada Games Centre T C C C C C C

Cross Country Skiing River Bend Golf and Recreation Area T C C T C T C

Curling - Men and Women

Pidherney Curling Centre C C C C C C C

Figure Skating Gary W. Harris Canada Games Centre T C C C C

Gymnastics Trampolin Collicutt Centre - Field House T C C T C

Women's Hockey Centrium; Downtown Arena C C C C C C C

Judo Westerner Park T T C C T C

Snowboard Canyon Ski Resort; Canada Olympic Park, Calgary T C T C C C E

Squash Gary W. Harris Canada Games Centre C C C C C C C

Closing Ceremony

SPORT SCHEDULES – WEEK 2

Gold indicates Arrivals & Turnaround Day

Red indicates Opening and Closing Ceremonies

T = Practice E = Extra Day (weather contingencies) R = Rest Day C = Competition Day

2019 TEAM SIZES


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Athletes: 97 Male, 117 Female (max)

Coaches: 26 Male, 16 Female

Managers: 7 Male, 12 Female

Apprentice Coaches: 2 Female

Mission Staff: 19

Projected Team Size: 300

Week 1: 153 Week 2: 155

TEAM NB COMPOSITION

SPORTS EQUIPMENT

• CG council approves equipment allowed at games. See list in future memo

• Any revisions must be submitted August

SPT Equipment Équipement# per

athlete# per team

# per coach

# per technici

an

Hinches

Winches

Linches

Dimensions

(Cubic Feet)

Weight per Item (lbs)

Comment | Commentaires

BOX Boxing | Boxe

BOX Gear BagSac d'équipement

1 - 1 - 24 12 12 2.00 50 lbs

XCS Cross Country Skiing | Ski de fond

XCS Ski and Pole BagSac pour skis et bâtons

2 - 2 2 80 10 10 4.63 50 lbsIncludes test skis | Comprend les skis d'essai

XCS Waxing Equipment BoxBoîte d'équipement de fartage

- - - 4 18 16 28 4.67 50 lbs

XCS Radio Box Boîte pour radios - 1 - - 15 9 9 0.70 25 lbs

XCS Para Nordic | Ski paranordique

XCS Ski and Pole BagSac pour skis et bâtons

2 - 2 2 80 10 10 4.63 50 lbsIncludes test skis | Comprend les skis d'essai

XCS Sitski Sled Fauteuil de ski 1 - - - 24 24 36 12.00 15 lbsPermitted for sit-ski athletes only | Permis pour les skieurs assis seulement

XCS Waxing Equipment BoxBoîte d'équipement de fartage

- 4 - - 18 16 28 4.67 50 lbs

Example:


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COACH CERTIFICATION

• Head coaches = NCCP Competition Development Certified or Level 3 Certified;

• Assistant Coaches = NCCP Competition Development Trained or Level 3 Certified;

• Male and Female coaches required when male and female athletes on team;

• Details in appendix of Technical Package

• Team sports: 180 days prior – August 2018

• Individual sports: 90 days prior – November 2018

VENUE PASS HOLDER POLICY

• 5 per P/T per week, non transferable

• Accreditation that allows access to venues

• No village or Transportation access

• Do not walk in ceremonies

• No Team NB clothing

• No Field of Play access (except team rooms)

• Application form will be shared in next memo


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IMPORTANT DATES

• Coach certification: August / November

• Criminal Records Check: September

• GEMS.pro: December 31st

• Anti-doping online: December 31st

• Team NB Rally: January 5th

• Team NB Announcement February

* Please let us know when you select your team!

Canada Games Council : www.canadagames.ca

Red Deer 2019 : www.canadagames.ca/2019

Team NB website: www.gnb.ca/sport

Twitter/Facebook/Instagram: @Team_EquipeNB

Team NB email : [email protected]

Coaches & Managers Admin Page:

https://www.facebook.com/groups/TeamNB2019

http://www.canadagames.ca/

https://www.canadagames.ca/2019

http://www.gnb.ca/sport

mailto:[email protected]

https://www.facebook.com/groups/TeamNB2019


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Sport Liaison Meeting

“Getting to know your Team”

AGENDA...MULTI-SPORT GAMES 1. More media / different protocols 2. Different qualification processes 3. Different sport regulations 4. Bigger team 5. New faces on support team, mission

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