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BC HOCKEY 2010 TIER 2 PEE WEE CHAMPIONSHIPS MARCH 2010 HOSTED BY: PENTICTON MINOR HOCKEY ASSOCIATION BC HOCKEY REPRESENTATIVE WILF LIEFKE wliefke@bchockey.net 250 415 3596 PMHA REPRESENTATIVE/TOURNAMENT CHAIR BLAINE PETERSON blaine@structurlam.com 250 490 8187 TOURNAMENT CO CHAIR LORRAINE MACMILLAN wermacs@shaw.ca 250 770 8108 TOURNAMENT CO CHAIR NAME EMAIL PHONE Page 2 of 24
WELCOME TO THE PENTICTON MINOR HOCKEY ASSOCIATION BC HOCKEY PEE WEE TIER 2 CHAMPIONSHIPS 2010 PAGE INFORMATION 3 TABLE OF CONTENTS 4 COMMITTEE CONTACTS 5 HOSPITAL/CLINICS 6 ITINERARY 7 ACCOMMODATION 8 9 SHOPPING 10 14 RESTAURANTS 15 16 RECREATION FACILITIES 17 HISTORY OF PENTICTON 18 LOCATION & AREA 19 PENTICTON AREA MAP 20 THINGS TO DO Page 3 of 24
COMMITTEE CONTACTS TOURNAMENT REPRESENTATIVE PMHA REP & TOURNAMENT CHAIR NAME PHONE EMAIL Blaine Peterson 250 490 8781 blaine@structurlam.com TOURNAMENT CO CHAIR TOURNAMENT CO CHAIR Lorraine MacMillan 250 770 8108 wermacs@shaw.ca TOURNAMENT COMMITTEE NAME PHONE Page 4 of 24
EMERGENCY SERVICES HOSPITALS PENTICTON REGIONAL HOSPITAL 550 CARMI AVE V2A 3G6 250 492 4000 TOLL FREE: 1 877 299 3899 MEDICAL CLINICS APPLE PLAZA WALK IN CLINIC #162 1848 MAIN STREET V2A 5H3 250 493 5228 PEACH CITY MEDICAL CLINIC 3090 SKAHA LAKE ROAD 250 276 5050 Page 5 of 24
CHAMPIONSHIP ITINERARY Tournament Check In/ Tournament Packages Date: March 6, 2010 @ 12:00pm 4:00pm Place: Memorial Arena BC Hockey Equipment Inspections Date: March 6, 2010 @??? Place: TBA Coaches/Managers Meeting Date: March 6, 2010 @ 4:30pm Place: TBA Officials Meeting Date: March 6, 2010 @ 3pm Place: TBA Player/Coaches/Managers & Officials Banquet Date: March 6, 2010 @ 6:30pm Place: TBA Opening Ceremonies Date: March 7, 2010 @ 7:30pm Place: Memorial Arena Page 6 of 24
ACCOMMODATION INFORMATION: BEST WESTERN INN AT PENTICTON 3180 SKAHA LAKE ROAD, V2A 6G4 1 800 668 6746 DAYS INN PENTICTON 152 RIVERSIDE DRIVE, V2A 5Y4 250 493 6616 PENTICTON LAKESIDE RESORT 21 LAKESHORE DRIVE W., V2A 7M5 250 493 8221 ROOMS ARE PRE BOOKED PLEASE CONTACT: BETSY HOGG 250 487 3303 BHOGG@BESTWESTERN.BC.CA Page 7 of 24
SHOPPING IN PENTICTON MARKETPLACE IGA 1160 GOVERNMENT STREET PENTICTON BC 250 493 1737 SAFEWAY 801 1301 MAIN STREET 250 487 2103 SOUTH MAIN MARKET 3010 S. MAIN STREET 250 493 1801 QUALITY GREENS FARM MARKET 300 RIVERSIDE DRIVE 250 492 9822 COBS BREAD/BAKERY 112 290 RIVERSIDE DRIVE 250 492 8670 THE BENCH MARKET 368 VANCOUVER AVE 250 492 2222 REAL CANADIAN WHOLESALE 200 CARMI AVE 250 493 5888 SAVE ON FOODS 161 2111 MAIN STREET (CHERRY LANE MALL) 250 492 2011 WHOLE FOODS MARKET 103 1770 MAIN STREET 250 493 7864 M&M MEAT SHOPS 100 2436 SKAHA LAKE ROAD 250 487 2282 T BONES MEAT MARKET 110 300 RIVERSIDE DRIVE 250 487 4669 FOODLAND PENTICTON 698 W. WESTMINISTER AVE 250 492 3869 Page 8 of 24
SPORTS STORES/SKATE SHARPENING CANADIAN TIRE 960 RAILWAY STREET 250 492 3576 SPORT CHECK 2701 SKAHA LAKE ROAD 250 276 8370 GAMETIME SPORTS 500 RAILWAY STREET 250 492 7477 APEX SKI SHOP 1055 WESTMINISTER AVE W 250 492 8315 DRUG STORES LONDON DRUGS (CHERRY LANE MALL) 250 492 4728 SHOPPERS DRUG MART 1301 MAIN STREET 250 492 8000 SKAHA PHARMACY 3030 SKAHA LAKE ROAD 250 493 8155 WAL MART 275 GREEN AVE W. 250 493 6677 CANADA SAFEWAY PHARMACY 1301 MAIN STREET 250 493 2433 ZELLERS PHARMACY 2210 MAIN STREET 250 490 3667 Page 9 of 24
RESTAURANTS FAMILY BOSTON PIZZA 1900 MAIN STREET 250 493 0329 EARLS RESTAURANT 1848 MAIN STREET 250 493 7455 MYKONO S PIZZA & SPAGHETTI 329 MAIN STREET 250 493 5322 SHADES ON MAIN 1909 MAIN STREET 250 493 0465 THE PASTA FACTORY 236 MARTIN STREET 250 492 6088 CHINA PALACE 1933 MAIN STRET 250 492 9883 JOEY S ONLY 2436 SKAHA LAKE ROAD 250 770 3115 RICKY S ALL DAY GRILL CHERRY LANE MALL 250 490 0375 WHITE SPOT 1770 MAIN STREET 250 490 4700 DENNY S RESTAURANT 939 BURNABY AVE 250 490 9390 Page 10 of 24
SPECIALTY THEOS GREEK DINING 687 MAIN STREET 250 492 4019 LA CASA OUZERIA GREEK 190 MAIN STREET 250 492 9144 THE HOODED MERGANSER 21 LAKESHORE DRIVE PENTICOTN, BC 250 487 4663 LOST MOOSE LODGE 250 490 0526 1 877 804 8811 SALTY S BEACH HOUSE 1000 LAKESHORE DRIVE 250 493 5001 BLACK PEARL LOUNGE & OYSTER BAR 1000 LAKESHORE DRIVE 250 493 5001 VILLA ROSA 795 WESTMINISTER AVE W. 250 490 9595 BOGNERS OF PENTICTON 302 W. ECKHARDT AVE 250 493 2711 THE DREAM CAFÉ 67 FRONT STREET 250 490 9012 WHEAT GRASS CAFÉ 1770 MAIN STREET 250 493 2855 BLACK IRON GRILL & STEAKHOUSE 152 RIVERSIDE DRIVE 250 276 2447 CUBBY HOLE 130 W. WESTMINISTER AVE 250 493 2222 Page 11 of 24
JAPANESE ISSHIN JAPANESE DELI 449 MAIN STREET 250 770 1141 LEES OVERSEAS RESTAURANT 139 WESTMINISTER AVE 250 492 7172 GINZA JAPANESE 74 FRONT STREET 250 493 0303 TOKYO JAPANESE RESTAURANT 786 W. WESTMINISTER AVE 250 492 6610 EVERGREEN SUSHI & SALAD BAR 187 WESTMINISTER AVE 250 490 4753 ORIGAMI JAPANESE 2111 MAIN STREET 250 492 2999 PUBS/BARS BARLEY MILL PUB & BISTRO 2460 SKAHA LAKE ROAD 250 493 8000 MARTINI S ON MAIN 260 MARTIN STREET 250 490 0304 KETTLE VALLEY STATION PUB 1070 W. ECKHARDT AVE 250 493 3388 ANTHONY S PUB 3502 SKAHA LAKE ROAD 250 492 5710 JOSE S PEPPER CLUB CAFÉ 399 MAIN STREET 250 487 2150 THE BARKING PARROTT 21 LAKESHORE DRIVE 250 493 9753 Page 12 of 24
FAST FOOD A & W 1636 MAIN STREET 250 493 3237 (CHERRY LANE LOCATION) 250 493 0131 BURGER KING 1717 MAIN STREET 250 493 8411 KFC 1897 MAIN STREET 250 492 0003 TIM HORTONS 234 MAIN STREET 250 493 4455 1077 WESTMINISTER AVE 250 493 1266 2695 SKAHA LAKE ROAD 250 493 4477 QUIZNOS 2050 MAIN STREET 250 492 3339 MCDONALDS 1804 MAIN STREET 250 493 0826 OR IN WALMART WENDY S 1303 MAIN STREET 250 492 7466 SUBWAY 1636 MAIN STREET 250 770 7827 437 MARTIN STREET 250 490 3490 250 492 9694 CHERRY LANE MALL TACO TIME 2050 MAIN STREET 250 493 0060 TRIPLE O S 697 ECKHARDT AVE 250 487 4354 Page 13 of 24
CANADIAN 2 FOR 1 437 MARTIN STREET 250 492 8380 MURRAY S PIZZA 625 MAIN STREET 250 492 4433 LITTLE CAESARS 1413 MAIN STREET 250 493 4999 PIZZA HUT 1402 MAIN STREET 250 492 8890 PIZZA YAKI S PIZZA & SUBS 723 MAIN STREET 250 492 7603 DOMINO S PIZZA 2050 MAIN STREET 250 493 9200 PANAGO PIZZA 1848 M AIN STREET 310 0001 ITALIANO S PIZZA 702 MAIN STREET 250 492 5050 COFFEE SHOPS TIM HORTONS 234 MAIN STREET 250 493 4455 1077 WESTMINISTER AVE 250 493 1266 2695 SKAHA LAKE ROAD 250 493 4477 STARBUCKS CHERRY LANE MALL 202 MAIN STREET 118 RIVERSIDE DRIVE (DRIVE THRU) JACK KELLY S COFFEE 1100 OVERNMENT STREET 250 492 4635 PACIFIC BRIMM 399 MAIN STREET 250 490 8725 Page 14 of 24
RECREATION CENTRES MEMORIAL ARENA 3999 POWER STREET 250 490 2447 Page 15 of 24
MCLAREN PARK ARENA 1350 KING STREET 250 490 2449 Page 16 of 24
SOUTH OKANAGAN EVENTS CENTRE 853 ECKHARDT AVE E. 250 490 2460 Page 17 of 24
THE HISTORY OF PENTICTON Pen tic ton, or snpintktn as translated from the interior Salish language of the Okanagan First Nations, means "a place to live forever" (the commonly accepted translation) or "a place to live year round". Tom Ellis, the first Non Native settler in the area, took the meaning to heart and settled here in 1865. Tom Ellis, from England, planned the formulation of the new town. In 1892, a townsite was laid out around the Smith Street area. The street is now called Front Street, home to many unique stores and boutiques. By 1907, Penticton had grown to the bountiful size of 600 residents, and was officially recognized by the British Columbia Government as a municipal district. In the teens, the building of the Kettle Valley Railroad increased the population to around 1500 people. By 1921 the city was 4,000 strong, but it took until 1948 for Penticton to gain City Status. The early days were difficult for road travel, but with the proliferation of the automobile and the constant increase in population, road building was in full force by the 1920's. Prior to this, travel was done primarily by water, up and down the Okanagan Lake, which runs from Vernon in the north to its southern tip at Penticton. Much of this travel was aboard the S.S. Sicamous. Although not the first, but probably the most famous stern wheeler to grace Okanagan Lake, the S.S. Sicamous was known as the Queen of the Lake. She was built in Port Harbor in Ontario and assembled in Okanagan Landing for her maiden voyage on July 1st, also Canada's birthday, in 1914. Many of the servicemen heading for WWI began their journey aboard the S.S Sicamous. Demoted to carrying freight in 1935, was then retired two fruit seasons later. Penticton purchased her from Canadian Pacific Railway (CPR) in 1949 for $1. There have been many historic moments throughout the years. In 1911, Wade's General Store, owned and built by founder Tom Ellis' brother in Law A.H. Wade, burnt down, never to be replaced. In 1917, women get the well deserved right to vote. Alcohol becomes illegal in B.C. In 1922, Dave Riordan is in high spirits as his new house is completed. In 1942, most of the city was submerged by a spring flood. In December 1950, Penticton was shocked by a plane crash. In March 1955, the Penticton Vee's hockey team brought home the World Cup after defeating the U.S.S.R 5 0. Many changes have come to Penticton. The city now has a population of approximately 33,000 and continues to grow. Still, if you listen hard on a quiet night, you can almost hear the horn of one of the old steamwheelers, announcing its arrival on the beach. Page 18 of 24
LOCATION AND AREA The City is located in BC's south centre region, collectively known as the Okanagan Valley or simply the Okanagan. It is renowned the world over as one of the most pleasant areas in Canada in which to live. The valley is the northern extension of the Columbia River basin, and forms a high temperate desert area in Canada. From the Town of Osoyoos at the United States border to Salmon Arm at the northern extreme, the Valley stretches over 200 km, yet averages only 10 km wide for most of that distance. Most of the South Okanagan area falls within the jurisdiction of the Regional District of Okanagan Similkameen (RDOS), which includes the City of Penticton. It is estimated there are now over a quarter of a million people living in the Okanagan. The area has become a prime residential destination for small business relocations due to the gentle climate, excellent transportation and the availability of world class recreational opportunities. The Okanagan offers business and investment opportunities in a location that is second to none. Penticton is located at latitude 49 degrees, 28'; longitude 119 degrees, 36'. The city's area is 4,447 hectares (about 17.5 square miles). The elevation at the Penticton Regional Airport is 344.4 meters (1,130 ft.) above sea level. Okanagan Lake is one of British Columbia's best known and largest warm water lakes. The lake is over 120 km long and connects the three major urban centres of Vernon, Kelowna and Penticton. Okanagan Lake has also gained an international reputation as the home of the famous lake monster Ogopogo. Skaha Lake, located at Penticton's south end is over 24 km long and also offers warm waters to enjoy. Many relax by floating down the 6 km long river channel that connects Okanagan Lake to Skaha Lake. Page 19 of 24
PENTICTON AND AREA MAP Page 20 of 24
THINGS TO DO PEN MAR CINEMA 361 MARTIN STREET 250 492 5974 SUN COUNTRY BOWLING 1035 WESTMINISTER AVE E. 250 493 6412 ACTION ADVENTURE PAINTBALL (INDOOR) 550 W. ECKHARDT AVE 250 493 GOT U APEX MOUNTAIN RESORT 250 292 8100 1 877 777 APEX THE DOMINION RADIO ASTROPHYSICAL OVSERVATORY 717 WHITE LAKE ROAD 250 497 2300 CUE S GAME ROOM 342 MAIN STREET 778 476 5546 Page 21 of 24
PENTICTON VEE S HISTORY In 1955 the Penticton Vs were a small town hockey team that belonged to all of Canada. This "Gas House Gang" from the Okanagan peach country (the team's nickname refers to three varieties of peaches grown in Penticton) was a fairy tale dream come true. The hard nosed hockey team from a town then of 14,000 went to Germany, conquered mighty Russia and avenged a stinging Canadian defeat the previous year and, for one glorious year, rule the amateur world of hockey. The Vs had qualified for their trip to the World Hockey Championships in 1954 when they defeated the Sudbury Wolves in one of the most gutgrabbing, nail biting Allan Cup series in history. At one point in the series the Vs were within 12 seconds of elimination. Yet victory was an obsession for the Vs. Defeat was not an option in their minds. They won their Allan Cup and in 1955 they went to Dusseldorf, Germany for the World Championships The boys from Penticton were not just going to Europe looking for a world championship. No, they're task was much more important than that. They were there with the singular purpose of beating the surprise reigning champions from Russia and return amateur glory to Canada where they, and everyone else in the country, felt it rightfully belonged. They were a rag tag bunch if there ever was one. The team was composed of former pros and home grown kids. Their hockey was far from a beautiful finesse game, no nothing like that. They played brutally physical hockey, a style that drew much ire from media, fans and teams in Europe. Page 22 of 24
The backbone of the team were a trio of brothers, Grant, Bill and Dick Warwick. Grant, a gnarled, scarred former NHL rookie of the year was the playing coach and inspirational force of the team. Bill was a husky bully who scored goals by the bushelfull, but usually only after intimidating the opponents with high elbows. Dick, the youngest of the three, was the choir boy of the bunch, said to be a graceful skater with a sharpshooter's aim. Slender Ivan McLelland was the goalkeeper. The rest of the team was made up of long forgotten names: Hal Tarala, Crusher Conway, Jim Middleton, Jim Fairburn, Doug Kilburn, Mike Shabaga, Bernie Bathgate, Jack MacDonald and George McAvoy. The crew's task was mindbogglingly enormous, as representing Canada at the Worlds was never more important. The Russians shocked the world by dusting off Canada, the only hockey power at the time, in their very first World Championship, the year prior in 1954. They played an amazing brand of hockey, declaring to the world that they were as good if not better than Canada at hockey, setting up a rivalry that runs to this day. Grant Warwick knew the task was not going to be easy. He knew the only way to beat Russia (he was not even so much concerned with the making the finals as much as defeating the Ruskies) his team would have to out hit and out muscle the Soviet team made of men from the armed services. He set up a rigorous pre tournament schedule of exhibition games, which, purposely or not, served to spread the word around Europe about the aggressiveness of the Canadian team. Both the Soviets and the Vs rattled off perfect 7 0 records, setting up the final game of the tournament, conveniently against each other, as the championship game. The winner won the championship, the loser lost so much more than just a game. A reported 10,000 spectators somehow filled the 7000 seat Krefeld Arena on the outskirts of Dusseldorf to witness a game so filled with tension that no one would forget this game. It was obvious who the fans wanted to win. The Vs' bully tactics did not sit well in Germany. Page 23 of 24
The game itself was no contest. Say what you want about the Vs tactics, but the Soviets were no match for the Penticton boys on this night. The Vs intimidated the Russians with lusty checking checking early in the game, causing the Russians to shy away. "They quit on us, quit dead cold," barked Grant Warwick. "We banged 'em around good and hard and after we jumped into a 3 0 lead in the second period, that was it. Mike Shabaga scored in each of the first two periods. Bill Warwick also scored twice, with George McAvoy putting the game out of reach with the fifth goal in the third period. Goalie McLelland took care of everything else, turning aside all Soviet shots for his 4th shutout in the 8 game tournament. His puny 0.75 GAA led the tournament. Bill Warwick led the way as the tournament's top scorer, tallying 14 goals and 22 points. The V's outscored their opposition by a combined score of 66 6. The V's victory led to almost more relief than joy. "We won. Thank god we won," Grant Warwick was quoted saying. His team had just gone through a schedule of 16 games in 19 nights (including exhibition games), all on unfriendly European soil. And they carried the weight of a nation while doing so. Back in Penticton there was much joy following the game. The town came to a virtual standstill until after the game when everyone jammed downtown to celebrate together. The next day in Ottawa, Parliament put off all serious business while the Speaker of the House boasted about the new world champions. Governor General Vincent Massey, Prime Minister Louis St. Laurent and other politicians sent congratulatory telegrams. When the club returned to Canada they received a national welcome not often seen in Canada, for any event. Page 24 of 24
Pee Wee Tier 2 Provincials Photo Proposal March 2010 Photography Services We are pleased to offer their services as the Official Photographer for the 2010 Pee Wee Tier 2 Provincial Championship this coming March 2010. We are both pleased and proud have taken Provincial Photos for the last 3 years and look forward to representing Penticton in hosting this exciting event. We have many references available upon request. We are still the official photographers for all references submitted. GAME Setup At Game Action Photo we take action photos during the games and they are available to view immediately after the game at viewing stations. All photos, collages and posters are printed on location. Digital file options are also available and CD s burned on location. Pricing At GAME we are proud to offer action photos from as little as $ 10! Additional products are also available and include; Trading Cards Posters & Collages Keychains Magazine Covers Magnets Puzzles Mugs & more! Game Action is under contract with PMHA for the 2009-2010 season and agrees to maintain the compensation to the Association under the same terms and conditions.
December 31, 2007 GAME was our Association photographer for the 2007 season. They were very professional, prompt and cooperative. The photos were of excellent quality with sponsor names clearly printed on them. We were able to get a CD of the photos to post on our website. As well GAME did our sponsor thank you photo plaques which we were very pleased with. Retakes were no problem. We would definitely use GAME again. Sincerely, Leanne Williams President, Penticton Minor Fastpitch Softball Association
December 2007 To Whom it May Concern; Re: Game Action Multimedia Expressions Our association has utilized the services of GAME Photography for the last two seasons. We have been very pleased with the quality, delivery and pricing of all the products and services that we have contracted. Their services have included our league photos, custom sponsor Thank-You collages, website design and hosting, league game action photos, year end Multimedia CD gifts, and league promotional material including business cards and posters. I would highly recommend GAME s involvement in any sport association. They have committed to the betterment of our association. Please feel free to contact me for any verbal discussion with regards to this reference. Best regards, David Johnson Sr. David Johnson Sr. PFL President Phone: 250-487-0354 Penticton Minor Football League P.O. Box 20176, Penticton, BC V2A 5H0 Website: www.pentictonfootballleague.com Phone: 250-487-0354