MARCH 13th - 17th

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Championship Host Information Page 3

Emergency Information Page 3

Schedule of Events Page 4

Facility Information Page 5

Travel Information Page 7

Map of Smithers Page 8

Accommodations Page 9

Local Transportation Page 11

Restaurants Page 12

Team Services Page 14

Local Services Page 15

Entertainment Page 16

Ski Smithers Page 18

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CONTACT INFORMATION Cell Email

Championship Committee -

Communications Coordinator

(All Championship Enquires)

Darcie Frocklage

250.631.7899

smithers.bhc@gmail.com

Smithers Minor Hockey -

President /Championship Co-Chair

Suzanne Rourke

250.877.3031

sponsorship.smithersbhc@gmail.com

BC Hockey Rep -

Northwest District President

Dan Nickel

250.961.0580

dannickel@live.com

The host committee is dedicated to making your hockey experience in Smithers

one of a kind. Please feel free to contact us for any enquiry you may have.

EMERGENCY INFORMATION

RCMP/AMBULANCE/FIRE

911

Bulkley Valley

Regional Hospital

250.847.2611

3950 8th Ave

Smithers, BC V0J 2N0

2016 Bantam Tier 3 Championship Host Information

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Schedule of Events

MARCH 12

Travel/Arrival Day

REGISTRATION

Prestige Hudson

Bay Lodge

3251 Hwy 16

5:30 pm Team Registration

Distribution of Tournament Packages

Collection of Team Registration Materials

BANQUET 6:00 pm Mandatory Event

Dinner and Entertainment

Formal attire

$25.00 per player/team staff (Tickets

must be pre-ordered)

COACHES MEETING 7:30 pm

Mandatory Event

Introductions

Review of Rules and Regulations

Questions

MARCH 13

FIRST DAY OF

COMPETITION

Smithers Civic

Centre

4204 3rd

Ave

TBA Championship schedule TBA

OPENING

CEREMONIES

TBA Mandatory Event

Please wear team jersey

Teams playing immediately following

ceremonies should dressed in full equip-

ment

MARCH 17

FINAL DAY OF COMPETITION

CLOSING

CEREMONIES

Smithers Civic

Centre

4204 3rd

Ave

TBA Medal Presentations

Optional Event

Packages including order forms for apparel and banquet tickets will be provided to all teams upon confirmation of

championship attendance .

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The Smithers Civic Centre has served as hockey central in the Bulkley Valley since 1957.

Stars such as Dan Hamuis and the Watson Brothers started their hockey careers on this ice

surface. The Civic Centre has a seating capacity of 850 and will be used as the main facility

for the 2016 Bantam Championships. In Dec of 2014 a second sheet of ice was opened. The

New Arena not only offers double the ice time to the community and user groups but also

features a larger ice surface.

To book practice ice time during the championships please contact the Town of Smithers

250.847.1600 http://www.smithers.ca/residents/recreation-parks-culture/civic-centre-arena

Facilites

4204 / 4206 3rd Ave

(Super easy to locate, you can’t miss the arenas situated just off Hwy 16)

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SM

ITH

ER

S Welcomes you!

Located in the Bulkley Valley midway between Prince Ru-

pert and Prince George, Smithers offers a full service com-

munity rich in beauty , opportunity and activities. Red brick

sidewalks line main street with spectacular mountain scen-

ery surrounding our wonderfully unique town. Within a few

kilometers a winter outdoor oasis awaits including world

class downhill and cross country skiing, hiking and snow-

mobiling.

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GETTING HERE

By Road Located 4 hours west of Prince George on Hwy 16

Visit www.drivebc.ca for up to date road conditions and to

plan your route.

By Air—Smithers Regional Airport Central Mountain Air— 1.888.865.8585

https://flycma.com/

Air Canada—1.888.247.2262

www.aircanada.com

By Ferry via Prince Rupert BC Ferries

1.888.BCFERRY

www.bcferry.com

By Rail VIA Rail Canada

http://www.viarail.ca/en/explore-our-destinations/

trains

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Town of Smithers

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FEATURED ACCOMODATIONS

Official Championship Sponsor

Prestige Hudson Bay Lodge

( 3 Confirmed blocks 15 rooms each )

250.847.4581

http://

www.prestigehotelsandresorts.com/

locations/smithers/overview/

Commute time to arena = 3 minutes

Official Championship Sponsor

Aspen Inn & Suites

( 3 Confirmed blocks 15 rooms each )

1.800.663.7676

http://www.aspeninnsmithers.com

Commute time to arena = 1 minute

Official Championship Sponsor

Sandman Hotel

( 1 Confirmed block 15 rooms each )

(250) 847-3709

https://www.sandmanhotels.ca/hotels/

smithers/

Commute time to arena = 2 minute

Sunshine Inn

( 1 Confirmed block 15 rooms each )

1-877-674-4637

http://www.sunshineinn.ca/smithers

Continental Breakfast provided!

Commute time to arena = 2 minute

Fireweed Inn

( 1 Confirmed block 15 rooms each )

250.847.2208

http://www.fireweedmotel.com/

Commute time to arena = 2 minute

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MORE LODGING OPTIONS

Capri Motor Inn 1.800.663.7676

http://www.caprimotorinnsmithers.com/

Florence Motel 250.847.2678

http://www.florencemotel.ca/

Mountain View Motel & Suites 250.847.9009

Smithers Guesthouse 250.847.4862

www.smithersguesthouse.com

Stork Nest Inn 1.877.647.3831

http://www.storknestinn.com/

Twin Valley Inn 250.847.3281

http://twinvalleyinn.com/

LODGING IN TELKWA (15KM EAST OF SMITHERS)

Eddy Park Lodge 250.877.0252

http://www.watsonoutdoors.ca

Cointe River Inn 250.846.5551

http://cointeriverinn.yolasite.com/

For information on local Bed & Breakfasts, Lodges and Resorts please visit :

http://www.tourismsmithers.com/sleep/

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Rental Options

Official Championship Sponsor

Northwest Truck Rentals

1.855.GET.NWTR www.northwesttruckrentals.com

National Car Rentals

250.847.2216 www.nationalcar.ca

Thrifty Car Rental

250.847.3332 www.thrifty.com

Frontier Truck Rentals

250.877.7769 www.frontiertruckrentals.com

Taxi Service

BV Taxi Service

250.847.2306 N/A

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Local Eateries

Official Championship Sponsors

Boston Pizza

1492 Main St

Fireside Restaurant - Prestige Hotel

3251 Hwy 16

Don Cherry’s Pub—Prestige Hotel

3251 Hwy 16

Aspen Riverhouse

4268 Hwy 16

McDonalds

3270 Hwy 16

Quick Food and Coffee

Bugwood Bean

Main St

Tim Hortons

3932 Hwy 16

A&W

4086 Hwy 16

Dairy Queen

4180 Hwy 16

Subway

1323 Main Street

Starbucks

3664 Hwy 16

KFC/Taco Bell

4341 Hwy 16

Panago

3862 Broadway

Pizza Hut

1560 Hwy 16

Sawyers Heavenly Café

3835 1st Ave

Restaurants

OMG

1126 Main St

Mountain Eagle Books

3775 3rd Ave

Two Sisters Café

3763 4th Ave

Telkwa Baeckerei/Kaffeehaus

Hwy 16 Telkwa

Schmimmels/Commodity Juicery

1172 Main St

Northern Fusion Curry House

3712 1st Ave

Alpenhorn Bistro and Bar

1261 Main St

Louises Kitchen

1293 Main St

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Restaurants cont.

Blue Water Sushi

1232 Main St.

Masa Yama

1080 Main St

Steakhouse on Main

1315 Main St.

Trackside Cantina

3815 Railway

Daddios Family Restaurant

3735 Alfred Ave

Northern Star Café

1130 Main St.

Tandoori Bistro

3984 Hwy 16

Chatters

3847 4th Ave

Team Dinners

Fireside Restaurant - Prestige Hotel

3251 Hwy 16

Aspen Riverhouse

4268 Hwy 16

Logpile Lodge (Pre-booking)

3105 McCabe Rd

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Team Services

Official Championship Sponsors

Dans Source for Sports

1214 Main Street 250.847.2136

http://www.sourceforsports.com/Stores/56-Dans-

Smithers-Source-For-Sports.aspx

Got hockey needs? Skate sharpening , gear and

other sporting goods.

Sports Chek

3664 Hwy 16 250.847.1650

https://www.sportchek.ca/stores/

smithers-mall.html

One stop for all your hockey needs!

Canadian Tire

3221 Hwy 16 250.847.3117

Skate Sharpening and Sporting Goods

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Services

Banking

BV Credit Union OFFICAL CHAMPIONSHIP SPONSOR!

3894 First Ave

CIBC

1222 Main Street

Royal Bank

1106 Main Street

Scotia Bank

3664 Hwy 16

Grocery Stores

Safeway

3664 Hwy 16

Extra Foods

3752 Fourth Ave

BV Wholesale

3302 Hwy 16

Laundromats/Dry Cleaners

Bulkley Cleaners

3776 Third Ave

Wash the Works

4148 Hwy 16

Midway Service

1207 Hwy 16, Telkwa

Telkwa One Stop

1333 Hwy 16, Telkwa

Spas (Moms Retreat!)

Cloud Nine Esthetics

1306 Main Street 250.847.4621

Bliss Wellness Spa

1132 Main Street 250.847.0234

Sweet Dreams Esthetics Studio

3736 Third Avenue 250.877.0177

Valley Oasis Hair Studio & Day Spa

3847 Second Avenue 250.847.3499

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ENTERTAINMENT IN THE VALLEY

Main Street

Enjoy shopping on Main Street where most shops and boutiques are locally owned and operated. Shopping

in Smithers will surprise you with everything from unique boutiques and one of a kind sporting goods

stores. Main streets alpine theme and red brick sidewalks set at the base of the Hudson Bay Mountain pro-

vide a one of a kind shopping experience.

Movies

Roi Theatre

3731 First Ave

Local evening favorite. Enjoy comfort and quality picture on one of the thea-

tres three screens.

For more information call 250.847.2440 or visit http://www.cinemaclock.com/

bri/smithers/theatres/roi-theatres

Interesting fact! Roi theatre has sponsored Smithers Minor Hockey for as long

as anyone can remember. Longtime executive members remember playing for

Roi theatre in the mid 70’s.

Gone Hollywood Video

3820 Second Ave

Not just your average video rental store. This is an awesome team hangout!

Enjoy Pool a golf simulator and party room! For further information or to book

the party room please call 250.847.9111 or visit http://

smithersgonehollywood.blogspot.ca/p/dvd-and-blu-ray-rentals.html

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Smithers Bowl

3772 Alfred Ave

250.847.9840 or visit http://smithersbowl.ca/

Culture

Smithers Art Gallery

1425 Main St.

250.847.3898 or visit http://www.smithersart.org/

Bulkley Valley Museum

1425 Main St.

250.847.5322 or visit http://bvmuseum.com/

Telkwa Museum

Hwy 16 Telkwa

250.846.9656 or visit http://www.telkwa.com/visit/telkwa-museum

Fitness Facilities

Fitness Northwest

3771 Broadway Ave

250.847.2535 or visit www.fitnessnorthwest.com/

Luna’s Fitness

3704 Alfred Ave

250.877.3090 or visit http://www.lunasfitness.com/

Dryland training available! Drop in fitness classes including Zumba, Pilates and

TRX!

Full Circle Yoga

1283 Main Street

250.877.3387

http://full-circle-yoga.ca/

BV Regional Pool

1316 Toronto St

250.847.4244 or visit http://bvpool.com/

BV Pool is the perfect sibling hangout! Located right next to the arena! Featur-

ing a climbing wall, racquetball courts, gym, pool, hot tub and sauna.

So much more to do ……..http://www.tourismsmithers.com/

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Ski Smithers

Hudson Bay Mountain Hudson Bay Mountain Resort is a great family ski resort just

20 minutes from downtown. Four lifts, including a triple chair

take you to the top of Hudson Bay Mountain. Enjoy ski runs

from novice to expert, including some fun and challenging tree

skiing. Hudson Bay Mountain Resort has a full service day

lodge, with restaurant and lounge; along with a well outfitted

rental and pro-shop. If you're new to skiing or boarding - you

can link up with a friendly and qualified instructor at the ski

school.

http://www.hudsonbaymountain.com/index.html

https://www.facebook.com/pages/Hudson-Bay-

Mountain/52002342961

Resort transportation information:

http://www.hudsonbaymountain.com/getting_here/mountain-

Back Country Skiing If you prefer to leave the lifts behind and see the backcountry -

you will love the Bulkley Valley. Smithers is surrounded by

mountains and hundreds of miles of untracked snow! There is

generally enough snow to ski from November through June

and enough terrain to suit the most demanding skier on alpine

touring or telemark gear. The town has good ski shops that

can advise on where to ski and can assist with gear needs. Back

country ski guides are also available. We are especially proud

of the recently designated back county ski area - the Hankin-

Evelyn Backcounty Skiing Recreation Area. This Recreation

Area creates significant new below-tree-line skiing and ensures

access roads are maintained throughout the winter. It’s all

about supporting the backcountry ski community by opening

up a wealth of non-motorized ski touring terrain for all abili-

ties. Spanning low elevation snow shoeing and cross-country

loops, beginner, intermediate and expert tree runs, or high al-

pine bowls—Hankin-Evelyn offers something for everyone.

http://www.hankinmtn.com/

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Cross-Country Skiing The Bulkley Valley Nordic Centre has it all for the track skier.

There's a day lodge, waxing huts, lighted night skiing and

many organized events throughout the season. The tracks are

well maintained and a map is available of the ski area. The

Nordic Centre is on Hudson Bay Mountain about 15 minutes

from down town. Other cross-country ski areas include the

Canyon Creek Trails, and the Bulkley River Recreation Site.

http://www.bvnordic.ca/

2016 Canadian National Ski Cross Championships

2016 Canadian National Ski Cross Championships will be at Hudson Bay Mountain Ski Resort March 15-

19, 2016. A fantastic event for all the community and our visiting hockey families. The ski hill is 40 min from

downtown and is a beautiful picturesque panoramic vista of the valley and surrounding mountains. If you

have 4 hours and want to do something fun, may we suggest a trip to the ski hill, for a walkaround, have

lunch and watch the races that will be walking distance from the lodge. For bus schedule information visit :

http://www.hudsonbaymountain.com/getting_here/mountain-bus-schedule

Ski Rentals and Passes

McBike and Sport

1191 Main Street 250.847.5009

http://www.mcbike.ca/

Winterland

3711 Alfred Ave 250.847.9333

http://www.winterlandski.com/WINTERLAND_SKI_SMITHERS/

Welcome.html

Snowmobiling

Smithers is surrounded by majestic mountains, which offer snowmobilers of all ages and skill level, a myriad

of exciting recreational opportunities.

For further information visit : http://smitherssnowmobileassociation.com

Rentals and tours are available from Harvey Mountain Adventures http://smitherssnowmobiletours.com/