CIS MEN’S SOCCER CHAMPIONSHIP 2013 AND 2014 BID SUBMISSION

Submitted by: The University of New Brunswick Fredericton, N.B.

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Table of Contents

Kevin Dickie Convenor.……………………………………….. 2

Introduction ………………………………………………………3

UNB – Successful Hosting …………………………………… 4

Bid Highlights …………………………………………………… 5

Annex J – General Bidding Information ……………………. 6

Annex K – Bid Details ………………………………………….. 7

Proposed Schedule of Events ………………………………..12

Proposed Budget ……………………………………………….13

Annex M – Facility, Hotel and Transportation ……………..16

Annex N – Information on Medical Facilities ………………22

The UNB Varsity Reds ………………………………………….23

Accommodations and Fredericton …………………………..24

Letter of Support – UNB President …………………………..26

Letter of Support – Mayor of Fredericton …………………. 27

Letter of Support – Fredericton District Soccer Assoc…. 28

Letter of Support – Atlantic University Sport …………….. 29

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“CHAMPIONS OF ACADEMIC AND ATHLETIC EXCELLENCE”

May 10, 2010

Bid Committee Canadian Interuniversity Sport 1600 James Naismith Drive Suite 209 Ottawa, Ontario K1B 5N4

Dear Bid Committee Members,

It is with great pleasure that the University of New Brunswick Varsity Reds Athletic Program submits a bid to host the CIS Men’s Soccer Championship in 2013 and 2014.

The University of New Brunswick has a proven track record of hosting quality events including the 2003 and 2004 CIS men’s hockey championships, the 2006 CIS women’s basketball championship, and the 2008 and 2009 CIS women’s volleyball championships. In 2011 and 2012 we will once again host the CIS University Cup men’s hockey championship at the Aitken University Centre.

We believe that one of the most important hosting criteria is to ensure a memorable experience for the participating student­athletes. We will guarantee this by ensuring an exciting environment at the field of play, quality souvenir player packages, and first class treatment during the athletes’ stay in Fredericton.

We are excited about the opportunity to bid for this prestigious event. Our men’s soccer program is one of the top teams in Atlantic Canada and is consistently ranked in the CIS Top Ten. Chapman Turf Field is an excellent facility which was opened in the fall of 2008 and is well equipped to hold such a prestigious event.

Again, thank you for the opportunity to bid and we thank you for your consideration.

Sincerely,

Kevin Dickie, Director of Athletics UNB Varsity Reds

AITKEN UNIVERSITY CENTRE Host site of the 2011 and 2012 CIS Men’s Hockey Championships.

University of New Brunswick Fredericton Campus

PO Box 4400 Fredericton, NB Canada

E3B 5A3

Tel 506 447­3333 Fax 506 453­5078

VREDS.UNB.CA

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Introduction

The University of New Brunswick and the Varsity Reds Men’s Soccer Program is pleased to provide this bid for the 2013 and 2014 CIS Men’s Soccer Championships. The first year of the bid (2013) will mark the 65 th anniversary of varsity soccer at the University of New Brunswick. Canadian Interuniversity Sport ­ come help us celebrate at the 2013 CIS Championship Tournament!

The University of New Brunswick has a long and strong tradition of hosting successful CIS Championship events. In recent years we have hosted the 2003 and 2004 CIS Men’s Hockey Championships, 2006 Women’s Basketball Championship and the 2008 and 2009 CIS Women’s Volleyball Championships.

The Hosting Committee for CIS Soccer will be compromised of experienced members from our CIS events as well as members of the hosting committees for the 1998 Canadian Soccer Association’s Senior Men’s Challenge Cup, the 2007 Canadian Soccer Association’s U18 National Championship, and the upcoming 2011 Canadian Soccer Association’s U18 National Championship.

The Province of New Brunswick has not hosted a CIS Soccer Championship in thirty years. The one and only time that the University Soccer Championship was played in New Brunswick was in 1980 when the University of New Brunswick defeated Sir Wilfred Laurier in the final under a different championship format.

The beautiful campus of the University of New Brunswick, located in the riverside City of Fredericton, is anxious, once again to host top competitors from across the country in a tournament to determine the title of “Champion” for the country’s fastest growing sport – soccer.

Fredericton is a true soccer community. It is by far the most popular sport for local youth and adults. The City has proven to enthusiastically support soccer activities, including Varsity Reds events.

Along with top notch competition that will be provided by the six participating teams each year of the CIS championships, the key to an exciting, memorable event is having those teams play in front of capacity crowds for every game. On the basis of past performance and current levels of attendance for AUS soccer in Fredericton, the stands will be packed every game.

We invite you to read the following pages to see why we believe that this bid proposal has all of the ingredients – the competitive soccer program, the experienced organizing team, the right size facility in the right size market and the sponsor and fan support base to deliver an exceptional CIS Men’s Soccer Championship in 2013 and 2014.

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UNB ­ Successful Hosting

Hockey “I am writing on behalf of our 31 head coaches to formally convey to you and your team our Associa­ tion’s deep appreciation for the first class manner in which you hosted the CIS Men’s Hockey Cham­ pionship this year. The championship provided an outstanding showcase for CIS hockey and was a testament to the exceptional community spirit and ability of the University of New Brunswick and the City of Fredericton.” A.A. Scott, President Canadian University Hockey Coaches Association

“Of the previous 10 CIAU/CIS men’s hockey championships that we have attended: UofT (5); U of Sask. (3); and Kitchener (2), this ’03 event was clearly superior in all respects. The opening banquet; coach of the year breakfast and the eight sold out games were superbly organized and exciting to witness. The opening ceremony and awards presentations were equally as classy.” Bill and Rolande Oliver, OUA Men’s Hockey Conveners

“The Organizing Committee is to be commended for its professionalism and for its efforts to organize such an outstanding event. I look forward to the University of New Brunswick hosting another successful championship….” Paul DeVillers, Secretary of State (Amateur Sport)

“The participating student­athletes, coaches, staff and even the spectators who were fortunate to secure tickets will remember this national university championship as a highlight of their sporting life….” Al Scott, Director of Athletics and Recreation Services Dalhousie University

Basketball “Maureen, you and your organizing committee should be commended on hosting such a first class event! I’m sure that the excitement created by the event will have a positive impact on the basketball community in New Brunswick.” Denise Dignard, Basketball Canada

“I just wanted to say thank you to UNB for hosting a great tournament. I know that is could not have gone so well without a great deal of hard work from staff and volunteers…” Eleanor Gow, McMaster University

On behalf of my players at York University I would like to thank you for your efforts in the Organization of the Nationals. Your staff and volunteers made us feel welcome and made the athletic experience a memorable one. Bill Pangos, York University Women’s Basketball Coach

Volleyball “Just dropping you a line to say well done this past weekend. I heard nothing but positive comments. To pull off such an event (especially volleyball) is remarkable. Your team has certainly done it all to create a picture for volleyball in the City of Fredericton.” Patricia Thorne, VC ­ National Official’s Chair

“I wanted to say thank you for your hospitality and efforts that you and the entire UNB staff went to when we visited for women’s volleyball. The welcome packages that were there on arrival and all of the thought that you put into the event were great and were certainly appreciated by not only me but I believe the entire Pandas team.” Katie Spriggs, Associate Director of Athletics University of Alberta

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Bid Highlights

CIS • The CIS National Tournament will be the grand finale of the University of New

Brunswick’s festivities to mark sixty­five years of varsity soccer. • The CIS National Tournament will be a big event in a small city. Fredericton has a

history of making university sport events and soccer events into memorable occasions for all involved.

• The CIS Tournament will be the first national university soccer championship in the province in over thirty years.

• The host committee will hold a “Show­Case” game so that the top high­school players can demonstrate their abilities to the university coaches from across the country.

• Hosting the men’s soccer championships in the capital city of Canada’s only officially ilingual province will ensure a quality and equitable event for all participants.

• Complimentary travel to and from the airport for all CIS officials. • The use of two top quality fields for the first two days of the tournament ensures that

the playing conditions and competition schedule is fair to all.

Athlete Experience • Each participating team member will receive a complimentary tournament souvenir

package • Each participating team member will receive a complimentary “nutrition” gift bag on

arrival for their hotel room (worth $30) • Each non­participating CIS award winner will receive a complimentary tournament

souvenir package • Complimentary team travel to and from the airport. • Complimentary travel to and from airport and to and from all events for all non­

participating CIS award winners. • Complimentary team travel to and from all events • The Bid Committee will host a first class All­Canadian Gala Banquet where the

players’ and coaches’ accomplishments will be showcased. • Complimentary All Canadian Banquet for non­participating award winners • A special guest speaker will ensure that it is a night to remember. • All CIS All­Canadian award winners will receive special mementos. • All Players of the Game will receive memorable gifts. • Tournament All­Stars will receive prizes. • After each of their games teams will receive a free post­game nutrition package. • Individual team rooms will be available at the hotel for study/video analysis/meals if

required.

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ANNEX J – GENERAL BIDDING INFORMATION

Championship: MEN’S SOCCER

Host Institution: UNIVERSITY OF NEW BRUNSWICK

Name of Convener: KEVIN DICKIE

Playing season bid is for: 2013 & 2014

Date of Championship: November 6­10, 2013 & November 5­9, 2014

a) If your bid is for two years, would the Bid Committee accept the championship for one year only? YES If yes, for which year? 2013 would be preferred but would accept 2014.

For two years only? Preferred but would accept a single year.

b) Would any of the bid parameters change (i.e. commitment to participating teams, extras for non­participating All­Canadians, etc.) NO

Please outline the changes. N/A

c) If your bid is for one year only, would you accept the championship in a different year? YES If yes, in what year? Would consider any year.

d) Would any of the bid parameters change? Please outline the changes. The only anticipated changes would be the omission of the activities to celebrate the 65 th anniversary of varsity soccer at the University of New Brunswick.

e) Is this the Bid Committee’s first time bidding to host a CIS Championship? NO

f) If the Bid Committee has hosted prior CIS Championships, please list hosting history. g)

The University of New Brunswick has a long and strong tradition of hosting successful CIS Championship events. In recent years, we have hosted the 2003 and 2004 CIS Men’s Hockey, 2006 CIS Women’s Basketball, and in 2008 and 2009 the CIS Women’s Volleyball Championships. Our Hosting Committee will be compromised of experienced members from our CIS events as well as members of the hosting committees for the 1998 Canadian Soccer Association’s Senior Men’s Challenge Cup, the 2007 Canadian Soccer Association’s U18 National Championship and the upcoming 2011 Canadian Soccer Association’s U18 National Championship.

h) Does the bid proposal meet the CIS guarantee? YES

i) Does the bid proposal meet the minimum host responsibilities as outlined in Section 6? YES

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ANNEX K – BID DETAILS

1. Describe plans to raise the profile of university sport and contribute to marketing objectives (special events, etc.)

By having the CIS Soccer Championships in the province of New Brunswick for the first time in over thirty years, the CIS product will receive prime exposure at the local, provincial, regional, and national levels.

University sport is already the major sporting attraction within Fredericton. By hosting a CIS National Championship Tournament within this supportive small city setting, it automatically becomes a “special’ event with tremendous marketing potential.

2. Provide a detailed ticket sales strategy. What plans will be in place to ensure the best success for a full venue.

A targeted campaign of print, radio and television promotions will be undertaken with a focus on Fredericton and its surrounding areas as well as Atlantic Canada. This will ensure a wide audience of CIS soccer fans. Upon selection as the host site UNB will begin its marketing effort, increasing the profile as the event approaches.

Fredericton enjoys and supports soccer. The Varsity Reds soccer teams’ home games consistently draw some of the largest CIS soccer crowds. In recent years the Varsity Reds have hosted two AUS Conference Championship tournaments in which both final games had over 1,200 fans in attendance. Also in recent years the CSA has held National Soccer Championship tournaments in Fredericton that drew large crowds of spectators.

We will also partner with the local School Districts to bring as many children to the afternoon games as possible by utilizing tickets from our generous corporate partners and citizens who may not be able to attend weekday games.

The Fredericton District Soccer Association (FDSA) has almost 2,000 registered youth players and partner with the Varsity Reds in a number of ways to promote and enhance the game of soccer within the local area. This partnership will see the FDSA promoting special group packages to their teams, coaches, and volunteers.

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3. Describe the plan for enhancing the student­athlete experience.

The Bid Committee is committed to making the CIS Tournament at the University of New Brunswick an experience that the participants will remember for the rest of their lives.

• Each student­athlete will receive a quality gift package filled with mementos from the event as well as items to ensure that they enjoy their time in Fredericton.

• All student­athletes are invited to a first class All­Canadian Gala Banquet where their sport and their accomplishments will be showcased. A special guest speaker will ensure that it is a night to remember.

• All Players of the Game will receive memorable gifts. • All CIS All­Canadian award winners will receive special mementos. • Tournament All­Stars will receive prizes. • The participants will receive free ground transportation to all CIS

Tournament related events. • The CIS Tournament will be a fully bilingual event. • The student­athletes will be given the opportunity to practice and

play on top rate facilities. • All participants will receive a complimentary “Green Matters”

package from Green Matters, Fredericton. The package will inform the student­athletes about the simple everyday choices that they can make to drastically reduce their carbon footprint and help combat climate change.

• After each of their games teams will receive a free post­game nutrition package.

• Each team will be given a private room for use as a study hall/video analysis room etc.

4. How will the championships have a positive impact on the overall development of the sport? Please outline the bid committee’s vision on how the CIS Championship will contribute to the following:

a. Athlete development:

The Fredericton District Soccer Association (FDSA) has almost 2,000 registered youth players and partner with the Varsity Reds in a number of ways to promote and enhance the game of soccer within the local area. This partnership will see the FDSA promoting special team packages to their players.

The hosting committee is also going to host a Show­Case Game for the top high­school players from the Maritimes. This will enable the region’s best players to show­case their talents to university coaches from across the country.

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A special guest coach will be brought in for the CIS event. He will serve as a guest speaker at the CIS Awards Banquet, he will run a training session for the prospect players, and he will debrief local coaches after the training session.

b. Coach development:

A special guest coach will be brought in for the CIS event. He will serve as a guest speaker at the CIS Awards Banquet, he will run a training session for the prospect players in which local coaches can observe and attend a Q & A session afterwards.

c. Official development:

We will look into opportunities through the local Officials Assignor on how to provide developmental opportunities for local officials through first­hand game assessments, post­game debriefings, and group discussions.

d. Leadership development:

This entire CIS Tournament is based on the coordinated efforts of leaders from different facets of the community: The University of New Brunswick, The Varsity Reds Athletics Department, The City of Fredericton, volunteer members of the Bid Committee, The Fredericton District Soccer Association, The Patrons of UNB Soccer, corporate sponsors, School District 18, etc. It is through these coordinated events that leadership opportunities are created and a sense of community is developed.

e. Facility development:

Hosting this event will be the impetus to complete the updated media box on Chapman Field.

f. Community development:

This entire CIS Tournament is based on the coordinated efforts of leaders from different facets of the community: The University of New Brunswick, The Varsity Reds Athletics Department, The City of Fredericton, volunteer members of the Bid Committee, The Fredericton District Soccer Association, The Patrons of UNB Soccer, corporate sponsors, School District 18, etc. It is through these coordinated events that leadership opportunities are created and a sense of community is developed.

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g. Gender equity:

Female soccer is very popular in the Fredericton area. Local female soccer players, coaches, and officials will benefit from the CIS tournament and its related activities.

h. Raising the national profile of university sport and building the CIS brand:

By having the CIS Soccer Championships in the province of New Brunswick for the first time in over thirty years, the CIS product will receive prime exposure at the local, provincial, regional, and national levels. The CIS tournament will be webcast live so that an audience from across the nation and around the world can be part of the event.

5. Provide a detailed communications plan that demonstrates a commitment to top quality communications.

The UNB Varsity Reds Athletic Department will be designating an experienced Communications Coordinator for the CIS Championships. This Communications Coordinator will establish regular and updated communications to all CIS stake­holders using traditional as well as contemporary techniques (websites, webcasts, podcasts, email, letters, information packages, etc.). All official communications will be done in English and French.

6. Describe how the Bid Committee plans to accommodate and highlight the CIS Championship in the event that other Regional Association games, or playoff games are taking place on campus on the same weekend.

The CIS Tournament will not conflict with any other similar events in the community or on campus. It will be the main event for the region.

7. Describe financial enhancements to the minimum hosting criteria. a. Cost savings: • Complimentary CIS All Canadian Banquet for non participating

award winners • Complimentary team travel to and from the airport. • Complimentary team travel to and from all events associated with

the CIS tournament. • Complimentary travel to and from the airport for all officials. • Complimentary team travel to and from all events associated with

the CIS tournament for all CIS officials. • After each of their games teams will receive a free post­game

nutrition package.

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b) Profit sharing UNB will support the CIS by providing sales assistance for any of the 65% of CIS signage space that the CIS is unable to sell to ensure that revenue opportunities are maximized.

6. Provide details on the volume of inventory of flights to and from suggested host location. There are eight daily flights arriving and eight daily flights departing from the Greater Fredericton Airport serving the following markets – Toronto, Montreal, Ottawa, and Halifax with direct flights and connecting on to destinations across Canada and throughout the world.

7. Are there special events that may coincide with the Championships? The 65 th anniversary of varsity soccer at the University of New Brunswick.

8. What are the plans to ensure the event is managed in an environmentally friendly fashion? The City of Fredericton is the Capital City of New Brunswick and the Province’s Knowledge and Climate Change hub. The host committee will work to reduce the environmental footprint of the championship by:

• Appointing a Green Chair for the event charged with keeping the issue in the forefront of the organizers.

• Using recyclable containers for food and drink delivery at all concessions.

• Providing recyclable collection bins on­site. • Energy efficient lights have been installed on Chapman Field.

When possible games will be scheduled during day time hours in order to take advantage of the daylight.

• The committee is determined to reduce the use of paper to deliver the championships and will use recycled paper when required.

• All participants will receive a complimentary “Green Matters” package from Green Matters, Fredericton. The package will inform the student­athletes about the simple everyday choices that they can make to drastically reduce their carbon footprint and help combat climate change.

• Fuel efficient vehicles will be used to shuttle participants. The shuttle schedules will be developed to be as efficient as possible.

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Provide a proposed schedule of events.

PROPOSED 2013 & 2014 CIS MEN’S SOCCER CHAMPIONSHIP SCHEDULE

Wednesday • Press Conference

Thursday • 1:00pm Game #1 Chapman Field

Game #2 Grant Harvey Field • 4:00pm Game #3 Chapman Field

Game #4 Grant Harvey

• 7:30pm CIS All­Canadian Banquet Fredericton Inn

Friday • 1:00pm Consolation #1 Chapman Field

Consolation #2 Grant Harvey • 4:00pm Semi­Final #1 Chapman Field

Semi­Final #2 Grant Harvey

Saturday • 9:00am CIS Coaches’ Meeting Fredericton Inn

• 1:00pm 5 th /6 th Game Chapman Field • 4:00pm Prospects Showcase Chapman Field

Sunday • 12:00pm Bronze Medal Game Chapman Field • 3:00pm Gold Medal Game Chapman Field

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ANNEX L – PROPOSED BUDGET

Championship: Men's Soccer Date of Championship: 2013 & 2014 Host Institution: University of New Brunswick

Facility: Chapman Field

Seating Capacity: 2000

Facility: Grant Harvey Field Seating Capacity: 1200

ESTIMATED RECEIPTS

Ticket Sales Quantity Price Amount Tournament pass ‐ adult 100 $25 $ 2,500.00

Tournament pass ‐ student 50 $15 $ 750.00 Tournament package ‐ youth teams 10 $25 $ 250.00

Game tickets ‐ adult 1000 $10 $10,000.00 Game tickets ‐ student 500 $5 $ 2,500.00 Game tickets ‐ youth 500 $2 $ 1,000.00

Program Sales 500 $2 $ 1,000.00

Sponsorship Contra $ 14,000.00 Cash $ 14,000.00

Governament Funding Municipal $ 3,500.00 Provincial $ 5,000.00

All‐Canadian Banquet Tickets 250 $30 $ 7,500.00

Miscellaneous Alumni Donation $ 5,000.00

TOTAL ESTIMATED RECEIPTS $ 67,000.00

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ESTIMATED EXPENDITURES

Promotion

Advertising $ 1,500.00

Posters $ 1,500.00 Programs $ 2,500.00 Postage $ 250.00

Ticket Give‐Aways $ 500.00 Sponsor servicing $ 500.00

Others $ 1,000.00 Tickets

Printing $ 1,000.00 Sellars & Takers $ 300.00

Equipment 8 game balls $ 1,200.00

Refreshments $ 1,000.00

Facilities Rental $ 3,000.00

Set‐Up /Take Down $ 500.00 Upgrade media box $ 1,000.00

rental of additional bleachers $ 1,500.00 Janitorial included

Personnel Public Address Announcers $ 400.00

Staticians/Score‐clock Operators $ 400.00 Athletic Therapists $ 750.00

Security $ 1,500.00 VideoGrapher $ 400.00

Webcast Commentators $ 800.00

Officials Accommodations $ 1,600.00

Per diems $ 2,500.00 Transportation $ 500.00

Game fees $ 1,800.00

Translation Print materials $ 1,000.00

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Awards All‐Canadians $ 1,100.00

Tournament All‐Stars $ 550.00 Game MVPs $ 250.00

Gifts $ 500.00

All‐Canadian Banquet Food $ 9,000.00

Audio visual $ 1,500.00 Programs $ 1,000.00 Rental fee included

Transportation Van rentals $ 2,500.00

Gas $ 750.00

Hospitalities/Meetings Coaches' Association meeting $ 750.00

Hospitality Suite $ 1,500.00 Gift bags for all participants $ 6,000.00

Post‐game team nutrition packages $ 1,500.00

Miscellaneous Media conference $ 500.00 Sponsor servicing $ 500.00

Media gift packages $ 500.00 web‐casting $ 750.00 Special guest $ 2,000.00

Showcase Game $ 250.00

Guarantee $ 5,500.00

TOTAL ESTIMATED EXPENSES $65,800.00

Total Estimated Receipts $67,000.00

Total Estimated Expenses $65,800.00

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ANNEX M – FACILITY, HOTEL & TRANSPORTATION INFORMATION FORM

1. Competition Facility: A

a. Name: Chapman Field

b. Check one: √ on campus _____ off campus

c. Seating Capacity: 2000

d. Facility built in: 1980, completely refurbished in 2008

e. Is the facility regulation size according to:

CIS regulations Yes √ No __ NSO regulations Yes √ No __

f. Please list actual field/rink/court/pool dimensions. 110 yards by 75 yards

g. Please indicate the number of signs (including size) that can be placed around the playing surface.

The field is enclosed by a six foot high fence that provides a good visible surface for signs. There is the potential for forty signs with the dimensions of 6’ by 8’.

h. List any other signage opportunities available within the facility.

It is possible to paint logos on the playing surface or in the end­zones.

i. Does the facility offer a smoke­free environment? YES

j. Will the competition facility be used for practices? Yes √ No __

If no, please indicate the practice facility under item 2.

k. Are there an appropriate number of dressing rooms? Yes √ No __

Are they equal size? Yes √ No __

l. Are there rooms available for equipment storage? Yes √ No__ (Where applicable)

m. Players bench are of equal size Yes √ No__

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n. Please list any events on campus or in the city, which could conflict, limit, restrict or interfere with the organization of the event or the attendance at the event. (This includes Regional Association playoff games in other CIS sports.)

None

o. Weather: For outdoor championships please include data on average temperature/weather at the time of the championships is scheduled and any emergency plans for inclement weather (back up plan in the event the facility is not available due to severe weather).

Much like all parts of Canada, it is difficult to predict the weather for Fredericton in November. Both of the fields that will be used for the tournament are all­ weather artificial surfaces. The only potential issue could be an accumulation of snow on the fields. Plans will be in place to ensure that equipment is available for the speedy removal of snow from both fields.

1. Competition Facility: B

a. Name: Grant Harvey Field

b. Check one: on campus _____ √ off campus

c. Seating Capacity: 1200

d. Facility built in: to be completed by 2011

e. Is the facility regulation size according to:

CIS regulations Yes √ No __ NSO regulations Yes √ No __

f. Please list actual field/rink/court/pool dimensions. 110 yards by 75 yards

g. Please indicate the number of signs (including size) that can be placed around the playing surface.

The field is enclosed by a six foot high fence that provides a good visible surface for signs. There is the potential for forty signs with the dimensions of 6’ by 8’.

h. List any other signage opportunities available within the facility.

It is possible to paint logos on the playing surface or in the end­zones.

i. Does the facility offer a smoke­free environment? YES

j. Will the competition facility be used for practices? Yes √ No __

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If no, please indicate the practice facility under item 2.

k. Are there an appropriate number of dressing rooms? Yes √ No __

Are they equal size? Yes √ No __

l. Are there rooms available for equipment storage? Yes √ No__ (Where applicable)

m. Players bench are of equal size Yes √ No__

n. Please list any events on campus or in the city, which could conflict, limit, restrict or interfere with the organization of the event or the attendance at the event. (This includes Regional Association playoff games in other CIS sports.)

None

o. Weather: For outdoor championships please include data on average temperature/weather at the time of the championships is scheduled and any emergency plans for inclement weather (back up plan in the event the facility is not available due to severe weather).

Much like all parts of Canada, it is difficult to predict the weather for Fredericton in November. Both of the fields that will be used for the tournament are all­ weather artificial surfaces. The only potential issue could be an accumulation of snow on the fields. Plans will be in place to ensure that equipment is available for the speedy removal of snow from both fields.

2. Practice Facility (if applicable): N/A as the competition fields will be available for this purpose.

a. Name:

Check one: _____ on campus _____ off campus

b. Is the facility regulation size according to: CIS regulations Yes √ No __

NSO regulations Yes √ No __

3. Television/Media Requirements:

a. What events have been televised in this facility, by what carrier and when?

Each season Rogers TV Fredericton has televised AUS men’s and women’s soccer games from this location.

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b. Is supplementary lighting necessary? Yes _____ No √

c. Is this facility equipped to handle television? Yes √ No _____

d. Does the facility have webcasting capabilities? Yes √ No _____

e. Is this facility wireless? Yes √ No _____

f. Is there a press box? Yes √ No _____

Number of seats available? 10

g. Is there space available for a media centre? Yes √ No _____ (includes photocopier, fax, telephones, internet access, etc.)

4. Hotel Accommodations:

a. Is there a hotel, with the appropriate number of rooms, available for this event?

Yes √ No _____

Please indicate name of hotel. Fredericton Inn

b. Room rate? $100 (guaranteed event rate)

c. Meeting room availability? Yes If there is a cost to the meeting rooms, please provide approximate rate. No Cost

d. Kitchenette availability? No

e. Is the bidding committee providing any financial support to help offset the cost of accommodations to participating teams? Yes _____ No √

f. Will there be more than one hotel used to accommodate the participating teams? No

Is there a separate hotel for officials? Yes

f. Will there be a training table provided to participating teams? (Training table is defined as a location where participating teams can retrieve nutritional food to replace the need for team meals, offered free charge by Host.)

Yes No √ ­ nutritional lunch boxes will be provided for all teams for all teams ­ immediately following their games

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5. Transportation:

a. Closest major airport (name): Fredericton

Distance from airport to competition facility: 20 km ­ 15 minute drive

Distance from airport to Host hotel: 20 km ­ 15 minute drive

Distance from Host hotel to competition facility: 2km­ 5 minutes to either field

b. Other airports (if applicable)

Saint John, New Brunswick – 120 km ­ 1.25 hours Moncton, New Brunswick – 140km ­ 1.5 hours

c. Rental car agencies at the airport Yes √ No _____

d. Will the bidding committee provide free ground transportation to each of the participating teams while on­site during the championship?

Yes √ No ______

If yes, please provide details. (Example: A bus, multiple vans, cars, for how many days.)

Busses and vans will be on round­trip schedules to ensure that all teams, officials, and CIS delegates get to and from the airport as well as to and from all events related to the CIS tournament.

e. What methods of transportation will be available for officials and VIPs to and from the venue, the airport and hotel?

Busses and vans will be on round­trip schedules to ensure that all teams, officials, non participating CIS award winners, and CIS delegates get to and from the airport as well as to and from all events related to the CIS tournament.

6. Facility Layout:

Facilities – Chapman Field and Grant Harvey

Chapman Field located on the University of New Brunswick will serve as the main venue for this event.

Two first­round games, two second­round games, the 5 th ­6 th Game, the Bronze Medal Game, and the Gold Medal Game will be played on this campus facility.

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6. Facilty Layout ­ continued

Over the past three years this facility has undergone multi­million dollar upgrades. The surface is a 110 yard by 75 yard FIFA approved synthetic turf.

The field is lighted by a state­of­art lighting system by Musco.

The facility will also have available for the CIS Championships bleacher seating for 2000 fans, controlled access, parking for 1000 cars, a public address system, a new media box, an electronic score­clock, concession stand, and a clubhouse with washrooms and two change­rooms.

Chapman Field is located next to the Aitken University Centre ­ our hockey arena ­ which was the site of the 2003 and 2004 as well as the upcoming 2011 and 2012 CIS Men’s Hockey Championships.

The Aitken Centre will provide to the soccer Championships four locker rooms, the Doping Control Centre, as well as the Medical/Therapy Centre and additional media room if required.

Chapman Field is no stranger to national events, serving as host for the 2007 Canadian Soccer Association’s U18 National Championship and the upcoming 2011 Canadian Soccer Association’s U18 National Championship.

Grant Harvey Field located four kilometres from the University of New Brunswick campus will serve as the second venue for this event.

Two first­round games and two second­round games will be played on this municipal facility.

Construction of this facility will be completed by the summer of 2011. The surface will be a 110 yard by 75 yard FIFA approved synthetic turf. The field will be lighted.

The facility will also have available for the CIS Championships bleacher seating for 1200 fans, controlled access, parking for 1000 cars, a public address system, a new media box, an electronic score­clock, and a concession stand.

This facility also includes the Grant Harvey Hockey Arena which will provide to the soccer Championships four locker rooms.

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ANNEX N – INFORMATION RE MEDICAL FACILITIES

1. Medical

Please describe what medical services will be accessible/provided to the participating teams/participants? Include a description /location of medical facilities.

The Aitken Centre is located immediately beside Chapman Field and has a fully stocked and equipped athletic therapy room as well as general first aid room available at all times.

The athletic therapy room will be available to all teams for pre­game as well as post game treatments. All equipment for therapy needs and medical emergencies will be provided.

UNB Athletics current, full­time Athletic therapist will be responsible for on­site emergency services and for coordinating all therapy services for visiting teams.

UNB athletic therapists will be available at field level at Chapman and Grant Harvey fields.

It is important to know that the Dr. Everett Chalmers Hospital is less than one kilometer from both Chapman Field and the Grant Harvey Field.

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The University of New Brunswick Varsity Reds

The University of New Brunswick has a long and strong history of soccer success. 2013 will mark the 65 th anniversary of varsity soccer at the University of New Brunswick.

To date, the University of New Brunswick has won thirteen Atlantic Conference Championships and one National Championship. In recent years, the Varsity Reds have been consistently successful. Over the past seven seasons, the Varsity Reds are one of only two teams to have made the Atlantic Championship Tournament each year. In those seven seasons, they have finished within the top three of regular season points six times. Within this time­frame the Varsity Reds have appeared in three Atlantic Conference Championship games, winning the 2006 Championship.

The Varsity Reds have a strong tradition of attracting top­level student­athletes. To date, University of New Brunswick players have been selected CIS All­Canadians twenty­two times.

Over the past seven years the Varsity Reds men’s soccer team has had two AUS Rookies of the Year, one CIS Rookie of the Year, one AUS MVP, twenty AUS All­ Stars, six CIS All­Canadians, and twenty­seven Academic All­Canadians.

Above – typical crowd for UNB soccer games.

Left – grand opening of renovated Chapman Field

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Accommodations

The Fredericton Inn is located next to

Fredericton’s prime shopping area and is close the

Chapman Field and Grant Harvey Field. Features

include heated indoor pool, whirlpool, colour cable

television, free wireless internet, wheelchair

accessibility, mini­bars, room service and dry

cleaning. The Fredericton Inn also boasts 14

convention rooms which can comfortably accommodate meetings of two or three

persons, up to a large assembly of approximately 900. Along with 200 beautifully

appointed rooms the Fredericton Inn also has an

Executive Tower which will have reserved rooms for

CIS representatives. The CIS All­Canadian Gala

Banquet and the CIS Coaches’ Association Meeting will

take place at the Fredericton Inn.

Fredericton

Fredericton is a city with the best of both worlds. As a

smaller Canadian city, it has a small town charm and

warmth. The friendliness and hospitality offered to visitors

is one of the reasons Fredericton is a frequent tourist and

business destination and why visitors praise thee city and

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its people.

Fredericton is a modern Canadian city with a thriving economy

and booming Information Technology sector. Fredericton also

boasts integrated wireless technologies creating a Fred­eZone, a

free, community­wide Wi­Fi network providing residents, visitors

and businesses with mobile broadband access from virtually

anywhere within the city.

The city has an efficient public transportation system,

access to excellent shopping facilities, fine dining, world

class cultural events and modern facilities to host any

event. Fredericton is ideally suited to hosting a national

event in both languages since most services in the city

are in both English and French. As well, the city is blessed with access to a large

bilingual workforce.

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LETTER OF SUPPORT FROM UNB PRESIDENT

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LETTER OF SUPPORT FROM MAYOR OF FREDERICTON

May 6 th , 2010

National Bid Committee 2013/2014 CIS Men’s Soccer Championships University of New Brunswick PO Box 4400 Fredericton, NB E3B 5A3

Dear CIS Bid Committee Members:

On behalf of my Council colleagues and the citizens of New Brunswick’s Capital City, Fredericton, I am pleased to convey our enthusiasm in support of a bid by the University of New Brunswick to host the Canadian Interuniversity Sport Men’s Soccer Championships in 2013­2014.

Centrally located, Fredericton offers easy access via air and ground transportation, excellent hotel and dining facilities within minutes of the campus, numerous cultural attractions and hospitality second to none in Atlantic Canada’s “Friendliest” City.

The UNB Varsity Reds athletics program is an integral part of the sporting life in Fredericton and dates back more than 100 years and the community has a wealth of capable and enthusiastic volunteers ready to assist with the successful execution of this event.

In Fredericton we realize the integral part UNB student athletes play in the development of good role models. Hosting this CIS Championship would only serve to enhance this invaluable asset. We welcome the opportunity to host the top men’s Intercollegiate soccer players in the country in 2013­ 2014 in Chapman Field and any favourable consideration you might give to this bid would be greatly appreciated. If you wish to contact me personally for further information on Fredericton’s support, please do so by calling 506­460­2125, or by email at brad.woodside@fredericton.ca.

Yours truly,

BRAD WOODSIDE ­MAYOR­

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LETTER OF SUPPORT FROM FDSA

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LETTER OF SUPPORT FROM AUS