2018 Arctic Winter Games South Slave Bid

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South Slave Bid
for the 2018
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Thank you to the photographers who contributed to this bid. Marilyn Marshall, Scott Clouthier, NWT Metis Nation, Rob Hart and for this picture
and others, Adam Hill
dedication
In 1978, Hay River, Northwest Territories, a very special tradition in the Arctic Winter
Games began. The Hodgson Trophy was presented for the first time to formally recognize
sportsmanship, team spirit, trying your best, and “reaching for the top.”
It is in this place 40 years later that we find ourselves reaching for the goal of once again
hosting the Arctic Winter Games, only this time with new friends and partners throughout
the South Slave region.
It is an honour to be in the position to come together and submit this bid to host the 2018
AWG in the South Slave. We dedicate our bid to and celebrate 40 years of the Hodgson
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central part of the Games to replicate this trophy with the intent to honour its meaning both a
to the athletes and as a tribute to the Games themselves.
Working towards the Arctic Winter Games is inspiring to athletes.
Striving to be the best host we can be creates new ties and shows
people how to be part of an exceptional community. Sports
organizations gain excitement and renewed vigour as they train
officials, coaches and give kids goals to work towards. Stewart es
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table of contents
Introduction Care and Comfort
Executive Summary 5 Feature Letter from a Local Hero 87
Congratulations to the new AWGIC 6 Accommodations 88
Proposed Dates 7 Support from our Schools 91
Food Services 99
Welcome to the South Slave Special Guests & VIPs 102
Regional Map of the South Slave 10 Transportation 104
Community Maps 11 Security 109
Strength of the South Slave 13 Medical 110
Video Presentation click here Leader Support 111
Climate and Time Zone 15 Opening and Closing Ceremonies 113
Community Achievements 16 Culture and Entertainment 115
Letters of Support from our Region 19 Athlete Services 117
Language Services 118
Responsibilities Welcome and Send-off 119
The South Slave Bid Committee 32 Awards and Medals 119
General Management 40
Host Society Organization Chart 41 Hosting the Games
Finance 123
The Sports Fundraising and Revenue Development 124
Dedication to the Legacy of Sport Development 44 Volunteers 126
The 18 Sports of 2018 46 Marketing and Merchandising 128
Traditional Sports 47 Public Relations and Media 132
Nordic Sports 55 Communications and Information Technology 133
Indoor Sports 63 Registration and Accreditation 140
Ice Sports 76 Results 141
Venues for the Games 142
Appendices
Supplementary Detailed Budget 145
Opening and Closing Ceremonies
Program Proposals 151
Athlete’s Village Schematics 154
Letters of Support 159
Community Volunteer Recruitment 204
executive summary
The communities of Hay River and Fort Smith are presenting a joint bid to host the 2018 Arctic Winter Games. The South Slave
region has the knowledge and experience, the facilities, the personnel, and the spirit to host a spectacular set of Games as
detailed in the following bid.
The original intent of the AWG, as instilled by Pierre E. Trudeau, was to provide a venue to allow Northern athletes to compete at
comparable levels and to build a strong network between communities. The South Slave’s regional approach will incorporate the
communities of Enterprise, Fort Providence, Fort Resolution, Kat’lodeeche First Nation, Kakisa, and the host communities of Hay
River and Fort Smith.
The spirit of the Games will flourish in the South Slave. Sporting competitions will provide athletes with excellent opportunities
to perform at their best and the talents of the cultural contingents will be recognized with daily performances. Additionally,
there will be celebrations of the many cultures of the region, including Dene, Métis, Cree, Chipewyan, Inuit, Inuvialuit, Quebeçois
and Filipino residents who call the South Slave home.
The care and comfort of the athletes will be our highest priority, and will be supported by the hospitality for which the South Slave
is famous. One of our major advantages is the compact area in which the sporting venues and the Athletes Villages are located,
thus reducing transportation logistics, travel time, and stress for athletes and coaches. The compact area also allows for maximum
opportunities for athletes to interact with other athletes, relax, and to view other sports when they are not competing. With a long
history of hosting major sporting events, we have a proven record of providing great accommodations and food services. All
participants will experience unsurpassed care and comfort at the 2018 South Slave AWG.
The communities in the South Slave region have proven to be outstanding hosts for various competitions. Hay River has effectively y
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and efficiently hosted the NWT Track and Field Championships for the past 25 years. Other major events in Hay River include a
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also has a strong history in hosting major sporting events such as the inaugural NWT Winter Games, Canadian Whitewater ru
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Championships, Western Canada Fastball, the Lawrie Hobart Volleyball Tournament, and years of NWT Territorial championships pe
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in all of the sports to be hosted in Fort Smith. The South Slave region is fortunate to have many knowledgeable sport administrators, e ti
officials, and coaches whose expertise will be used to provide excellent competitions for all participants. The leads for the Non- iccu
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The Fort Smith facilities are second-to-none. The arena is newly-renovated. The Nordic Centre has been used by international
athletes. The Fort Smith gyms and curling rink provide great playing surfaces. The facilities in Hay River are also excellent venues
for the each of the sports to be held in that community. The gyms, the soccer venue, the arena, and the biathlon range all meet
and exceed their requirements. We will also be utilizing trails and ice surfaces in the neighbouring satellite communities.
The volunteer culture is extremely strong in the South Slave, and we are known for our enthusiasm and warm hospitality. The
Games bring people together, turning ambitions into successes and fostering an already strong sense of community. The South
Slave Games will provide positive experiences and build lasting relationships with people from other northern communities.
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We are confident that our 2018 South Slave Arctic Winter Games will meet the needs of Athletes, Spectators, VIPs, and Media, a
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We will be thrilled to welcome the Circumpolar World to our region in 2018. c
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South  Slave    
   Arctic  Winter  Games  2018  
   Bid  Committee  
29  October  2014  

International  Committee  
 Arctic  Winter  Games  
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 Whitehorse,  YT  
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Dear  President  Brinch  and  International  Committee  Members:  
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bid,  and  as  a  result  some  of  our  letters  of  support  are  addressed  to  the  previous  
AWGIC  and  to  President  Thicke.        
Congratulations  also  to  newly  appointed  Jeff  Jacobson  of  Fairbanks  and  John  Flynn  
of  our  neighboring  Yukon  Territory.      
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trip  to  the  South  Slave  in  January  2015:    John  Rodda,  Karen  Thomson,  Lloyd  Bentz,   nter
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We  wish  you  all  great  success  with  your  new  AWGIC.         1
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ProPosed dates
march 17 - 24, 2018
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NORTH AMERICA GEOGRAPHY
60TH PARALLEL
The 60th parallel is the southern boundary
of the present Northwest Territories.
ARCTIC CIRCLE
The Arctic Circle at 66 degrees 30
minutes north, cuts through the northern
shore of Great Bear Lake. North of the
Arctic Circle, in mid-winter, the sun rises
and sets so low on the horizon that
daylight almost disappears in December.
In summer, the sun never sets.
TREELINE
The treeline, or northern limit of trees,
reaches southeast from Inuvik to roughly
parallel the border with Nunavut. On (cid:58)(cid:58)(cid:58)(cid:58)(cid:58)(cid:58)(cid:58)(cid:58)(cid:58)(cid:58)(cid:58)(cid:58)(cid:58)(cid:58)(cid:70)(cid:70)(cid:70)(cid:70)(cid:70)(cid:70)(cid:70)(cid:70)(cid:70)(cid:70)(cid:70)(cid:70)(cid:70)(cid:70)(cid:77)(cid:77)(cid:77)(cid:77)(cid:77)(cid:77)(cid:77)(cid:77)(cid:77)(cid:77)(cid:77)(cid:77)(cid:77)(cid:77)(cid:77)(cid:77)(cid:77)(cid:77)(cid:77)(cid:77)(cid:77)(cid:77)(cid:77)(cid:77)(cid:77)(cid:77)(cid:77)(cid:77)(cid:80)(cid:80)(cid:80)(cid:80)(cid:80)(cid:80)(cid:80)(cid:80)(cid:80)(cid:80)(cid:80)(cid:80)(cid:80)(cid:80)(cid:88)(cid:88)(cid:88)(cid:88)(cid:88)(cid:88)(cid:88)(cid:88)(cid:88)(cid:88)(cid:88)(cid:88)(cid:88)(cid:88)(cid:76)(cid:76)(cid:76)(cid:76)(cid:76)(cid:76)(cid:76)(cid:76)(cid:76)(cid:76)(cid:76)(cid:76)(cid:76)(cid:76)(cid:79)(cid:79)(cid:79)(cid:79)(cid:79)(cid:79)(cid:79)(cid:79)(cid:79)(cid:79)(cid:79)(cid:79)(cid:79)(cid:79)(cid:74)(cid:74)(cid:74)(cid:74)(cid:74)(cid:74)(cid:74)(cid:74)(cid:74)(cid:74)(cid:74)(cid:74)(cid:74)(cid:74)(cid:71)(cid:71)(cid:71)(cid:71)(cid:71)(cid:71)(cid:71)(cid:71)(cid:71)(cid:71)(cid:71)(cid:71)(cid:71)(cid:71)(cid:70)(cid:70)(cid:70)(cid:70)(cid:70)(cid:70)(cid:70)(cid:70)(cid:70)(cid:70)(cid:70)(cid:70)(cid:70)(cid:70)(cid:110)(cid:110)(cid:110)(cid:110)(cid:110)(cid:110)(cid:110)(cid:110)(cid:110)(cid:110)(cid:110)(cid:110)(cid:110)(cid:110)(cid:84)(cid:84)(cid:84)(cid:84)(cid:84)(cid:84)(cid:84)(cid:84)(cid:84)(cid:84)(cid:84)(cid:84)(cid:84)(cid:84)
the barrenlands, the tallest and oldest
“trees” are willow and berry bushes. (cid:1)
HIGHWAY DISTANCES CONTINENTAL DIvIDE
The Continental Divide, in the northern
extension of the Rocky Mountains, is
> Edmonton to Yellowknife: the approximate western border of the (cid:68)(cid:68)(cid:68)(cid:68)(cid:68)(cid:68)(cid:68)(cid:74)(cid:74)(cid:74)(cid:74)(cid:74)(cid:74)(cid:74)(cid:85)(cid:85)(cid:85)(cid:85)(cid:85)(cid:85)(cid:85)(cid:90)(cid:90)(cid:90)(cid:90)(cid:90)(cid:90)(cid:90)(cid:84)(cid:84)(cid:84)(cid:84)(cid:84)(cid:84)(cid:84)(cid:68)(cid:68)(cid:68)(cid:68)(cid:68)(cid:68)(cid:68)(cid:66)(cid:66)(cid:66)(cid:66)(cid:66)(cid:66)(cid:66)(cid:81)(cid:81)(cid:81)(cid:81)(cid:81)(cid:81)(cid:81)(cid:70)(cid:70)(cid:70)(cid:70)(cid:70)(cid:70)(cid:70)(cid:15)(cid:15)(cid:15)(cid:15)(cid:15)(cid:15)(cid:15)(cid:15)(cid:15)(cid:15)(cid:15)(cid:15)(cid:15)(cid:15)(cid:15)(cid:15)(cid:15)(cid:15)(cid:15)(cid:15)(cid:15)(cid:79)(cid:66)(cid:85)(cid:86)(cid:83)(cid:66)(cid:77)(cid:77)(cid:90)
1504 km Northwest Territories. East of the Divide,
rivers flow to the Mackenzie River and
> Edmonton to Hay River:
north to the Beaufort Sea.
1097 km
> Edmonton to fort Simpson: BIG LAkES
1449 km Great Bear Lake and Great Slave Lake
> Hay River to fort Smith: are the fourth and fifth largest lakes NNoo ttrriipp ttoo tthhee NNoorrtthhwweesstt TTeerrrriittoorriieess wwoouulldd bbee ccoommpplleettee
273 km in North America. Great Slave is the
deepest lake in North America and one
> Hay River to fort Resolution:
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156 km of the deepest in the world.
> Hay River to fort Simpson: BIG WATERfALL
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> Hay River to Yellowknife: with a drop of over 90 metres, twice the
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> fort Nelson to fort Simpson:
478 km
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NWT vISITOR CENTRES
> Whitehorse to Inuvik:
1222 km
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60th Parallel visitor Centre
730 km
Alberta/NWT border
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1 km = .62 miles
Enterprise visitor Centre
Highway 1 at Enterprise
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LEGEND
Information Centre
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Highway 1 in Fort Simpson
Acho Dene Native Crafts wwwwww..nnoorrtthheerrnnffrroonnttiieerr..ccoomm
ROUTES and visitor Information Centre
Paved Surface Trans Canada Trail Fort Liard
Unpaved Surface Heritage River Blackstone visitor
InformationCentre
Winter Access Only Dempster Highway Highway 7 near Fort Liard
Deh Cho Connection Canol Hiking Route Hay River visitor Centre
Highway 2 in Hay River
COMMUNITIES Where Our Golden History Meets a Brilliant Future!
Northern frontier visitors Centre*
Capital Community
Yellowknife
2009 – Celebrating 75 years of Settlement
THEMED ROUTES Town of fort Smith visitor Centre
At Fort Smith Recreation Centre
Dempster Highway Ingraham Trail 2010 – Celebrating 40 years as Canada’s Northern City
Dempster/Delta visitor
Frontier Trail Liard Trail
Information Centre
Great Slave Route Waterfalls Route Dawson City, Yukon
Nitainlai visitor Centre
Heritage Route Wood Buffalo Route
On Dempster Highway near Fort McPherson
SYMBOLS e Western Arctic Regional visitor Centre
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Ferry Day Use Parks
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Waterfall Parks with Campgrounds ov At Norman Wells Museum
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Visitor Information Diamond Mine l t mid May until mid September.
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