sports facilities guide

SPORTSFACILITIES

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Any questions regarding this publication can be directed to:

City of Grande Prairie, Economic Development Department PHONE 780.538.0475 | EMAIL [email protected] | WWW.CITYOFGP.COM

Please contact independent venues with specific questions regarding meeting spaces and accommodations.

____________________________________The information in this publication has been compiled from sources deemed reliable. While every attempt has

been made to ensure the accuracy of this guide, some information is subject to change without notice. This

guide is intended as an information source and does not imply endorsement of any service, association or

organizations. The City of Grande Prairie will not be responsible for any loss, damage or claim arising from or

related to an interpretation, use or reliance on the information contained in this publication.

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A highlight of sportin Grande Prairie Grande Prairie is a community of choice to host high-calibre sport, recreation and cultural events. With world-class facilities, major

airline and public transportation services, more than 3,000 hotel rooms and plenty of dining and shopping, Grande Prairie is a premier

destination for many events.

Grande Prairie is honoured to host the 2015 Alberta Special Olympics and also be part of the 2015 Tour of Alberta cycling event.

Past successes include the 2011 Grey Power Players Curling Championship, the 2011 Western Canadian Artistic Gymnastic Champion-

ships, the 2010 Arctic Winter Games, the 2009 Capital One Grand Slam of Curling, the 2009 Lieutenant Governor of Alberta Arts Awards,

the 2006 Ford World Women’s Curling Championships, the 2004 RBC Cup (Junior A hockey) and the 1995 Canada Winter Games.

This publication was developed to help teams and sport associations find the information they need to host exceptional events. The

City of Grande Prairie and the Sport Council also work to empower all sport organizations by providing them with everything they

need to be successful. This includes:

• Access to tools such as sport event marketing templates, bid templates and evaluation models

• The Sport Tourism Economic Assessment Model (STEAM)

• Ongoing educational seminars and webinars

• Promotion of sports in Grande Prairie and area, support individuals or organizations in hosting or bidding for sport events

For more information about how the Sport Council can help you be successful, please contact:

Karna GermsheidExecutive Director, Grande Prairie Sport Council

PHONE 780-532-1164

EMAIL [email protected] WWW.GPSPORTCOUNCIL.CA

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1 Revolution Place 6

2 Dave Barr Community Centre 7

3 Evergreen Park and ENTREC Centre 8

4 Grande Prairie Regional College (GPRC) 9

5 Grande Prairie Curling Club 10

6 Indoor Soccer Pitch 11

7 Legion Field 12

8 Eastlink Centre 13

9 Aquatera Outdoor Speed Skating Oval 16

10 Coca-Cola Centre 17

11 Grande Prairie Gymnastics Centre 18

12 South Bear Creek Ball Diamonds 19

13 Sportsplex 20

14 Nitehawk Recreation Area 21

15 Wapiti Nordic Ski 22

16 Wapiti Shooters Club 23

17 Dunes Golf & Winter Club 24

18 Grovedale Golf & Country Club 25

19 Grande Prairie Golf & Country Club 26

20 Pipestone Golf Club 27

21 Bear Creek Golf Club 28

22 Morning View Golf Course 29

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RevolutionPlace

_____________WWW.REVOLUTIONPLACE.COM

10017 99 AvenueGrande Prairie, AB T8V 0R7

PHONE 780.538.0387EMAIL [email protected]

Comprised of the Revolution Arena and the Bowes Family

Gardens, this facility is a multi-purpose arena originally built for

the 1995 Canada Games. The arena is the proud home to the

Grande Prairie Storm, the local AHL team and the successful

host of sports events, concerts, tradeshows and more.

FEATURES

• 17,000 square foot ice surface with seating for 3,000 people• Six well-equipped dressing rooms and officials quarters• Three meeting rooms• 18,000 square foot exhibit space with 1,400 event seating and 800

banquet seating

FACILITY USES

• Hockey, concerts, banquets, galas, trade shows, RV and car shows & sales, weddings, tickets and consumer shows

HOST OF

• 1995 Canada Games• 2000 Alberta Summer Games• 2004 Royal Bank Cup• 2006 Ford World Women’s Curling Championships• 2006 Edmonton Oilers training camp• 2009 Grand Slam of Curling• 2011 Grand Slam of Curling

YEAR COMPLETED 1994

SEATING CAPACITY Hockey Games: 2,975 Concerts: 4,600

PARKING CAPACITY

MEDICAL ROOM No

WARM UP AREA Yes

MEDIA ROOM Yes

OFFICIAL’S ROOMS Yes

DRESSING ROOMS 6

OFFICE SPACE Yes

ACCESSIBLE Yes

OWNER City of Grande Prairie

SOUND SYSTEM Yes

SCOREBOARD Electronic

FITNESS FACILITY No

EQUIPMENT STORAGE No

BOX OFFICE Yes

LICENSED FOR ALCOHOL Yes

FOOD SERVICE Crystal Catering

INTERNET CAPABILITY Free Wi-Fi

HOSPITALITY ROOMS 3

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Dave BarrCommunity

Centre____________

WWW.DB.CITYOFGP.COM 9535 Prairie Road

Grande Prairie, AB T8V 6G5PHONE 780.538.0469

EMAIL [email protected]

The Dave Barr Community Centre is a quality multi-use venue

featuring year-round sports programming and educational

opportunities. The Centre provides a safe, fun, healthy envi-

ronment with a friendly atmosphere for families, community

groups and sports organizations.

FEATURES

• An ice season that runs from September to April • Dry pad sports available from April to August• Summer programs ages 3 to 10• Tennis courts and ball diamonds in Dave Barr Community Park

FACILITY USES

• Lacrosse, figure skating, minor hockey, public skating, roller skating and blading, adult recreational hockey, adult shinny as well as youth programs and summer sports camps

HOST OF

• Dave Barr annual End of Season Adult Rec Hockey Tournament• Minor and recreational hockey tournaments

YEAR COMPLETED 1982

SEATING CAPACITY 150

PARKING CAPACITY 90

MEDICAL ROOM Yes

WARM UP AREA No

MEDIA ROOM Yes

OFFICIAL’S ROOMS 1

DRESSING ROOMS 5

OFFICE SPACE Yes

ACCESSIBLE Partially

OWNER City of Grande Prairie

SOUND SYSTEM Yes

SCOREBOARD Yes

FITNESS FACILITY No

EQUIPMENT STORAGE Yes

BOX OFFICE No

LICENSED FOR ALCOHOL No

FOOD SERVICE Seasonal


HOSPITALITY ROOMS No

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Evergreen Park is home to the largest exhibition facility north

of Edmonton - the ENTREC Centre – and includes a variety of

both indoor and outdoor recreational facilities. The 600-plus

acre complex was opened in 1982 and has become a focal

point of sport and recreation in the region.

FEATURES

• A covered grandstand that fits 2,860 people and the facility includes a 7/8ths mile sand and loam track

• A 38,500 square foot, heated area with two indoor riding arenas as well as indoor stalls for 70 horses

• Space for year-round archery, including an outdoor range and the 4,800 square foot Clarkson Hall

• Home to the Grande Prairie Minor Baseball Association and its 12 minor ball diamonds

• A complex eventing course for equine athletes and many miles of riding and hiking trails in and around Evergreen Park

• Ability to host 13 volleyball courts and over 25 teams if proper flooring is brought in

FACILITY USES

• Baseball, equine, archery, rodeos, chuckwagons, Mixed martial arts (MMA) and camping

HOST OF

• 2006 Canadian Girls Bantam Baseball Tournament • 2000 Alberta Summer Games (Equine and Baseball Division) • 2010 Alberta Provincial Volleyball championships• Professional and amateur rodeo and chuckwagon racing• Pari-mutuel horse racing• High school rodeo• MMA professional fights• Annual South Peace Horse Trials• Special Olympics snowshoeing 2015• Gymkhana, dog shows, archery competitions, equestrian events

EvergreenPark &

ENTREC Centre______________

WWW.EVERGREENPARK.CATownship Road 70, Range 5

3.5 kilometres south of Grande Prairieon Resources Road


YEAR COMPLETED 1982SEATING CAPACITY ENTREC Centre: 2,200

Gordon Badger Stadium: 2,860Lewis Hawkes Pavillion: 1,200

PARKING CAPACITY 2,300MEDICAL ROOM YesWARM UP AREA Yes

MEDIA ROOM YesOFFICIAL’S ROOMS YesDRESSING ROOMS Yes

OFFICE SPACE YesACCESSIBLE Yes

OWNER County of Grande Prairie No 1SOUND SYSTEM ENTREC Centre

Gordon Badger StadiumLewis Hawkes Pavilion

SCOREBOARD Per eventFITNESS FACILITY No

EQUIPMENT STORAGE YesBOX OFFICE Online ticketing

LICENSED FOR ALCOHOL YesFOOD SERVICE Yes

INTERNET CAPABILITY Yes

HOSPITALITY ROOMS Yes

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Designed by world-renowned architect, Douglas Cardinal,

GPRC is home to a beautiful theatre and gymnasium that is

recognized for both its form and function.

FEATURES

• 17,000 square feet of gymnasium space, furnished with superior wooden floor

• Space to accommodate as many as eight badminton courts, four volleyball courts and two full sized basketball courts

• Supported by two large change rooms with showers, a physical therapy room, a state-of-the-art indoor climbing wall and

weight room

FACILITY USES

• The facility has been used for all levels of use from amateur all the way to international competition for sports including basketball, soccer, volleyball and badminton

HOST OF

• 1995 Canada Winter Games• 2000 Alberta Summer Games • 1998-2002 Canadian Colleges Athletic Association Volleyball

National Championships • 2010 Arctic Winter Games• 2013-2014 Alberta Colleges Athletic Conference (ACAC) Women’s

Volleyball Championships• Numerous other National and Provincial events for Volleyball,

Basketball, Badminton, and Gymnastics

Grande PrairieRegional College

________________WWW.GPRC.AB.CA

10726-106 AvenueGrande Prairie, AB T8V 4C4

PHONE 780.539.2007TOLL FREE 1.888.539.4772EMAIL [email protected]

YEAR COMPLETED 1992SEATING CAPACITY Bleachers: 680 PARKING CAPACITY 500

MEDICAL ROOM YesWARM UP AREA Yes



OWNER GPRCSOUND SYSTEM Yes

SCOREBOARD Electronic FITNESS FACILITY 4,000 sq.ft.

EQUIPMENT STORAGE YesBOX OFFICE Yes




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Grande PrairieCurling Club

_______________WWW.GRANDEPRAIRIECURLINGCLUB.COM

10127-99 AvenueGrande Prairie, AB T8V 3A4


YEAR COMPLETED 1976SEATING CAPACITY Upstairs: 240PARKING CAPACITY 20

MEDICAL ROOM NoWARM UP AREA Yes

MEDIA ROOM NoOFFICIAL’S ROOMS YesDRESSING ROOMS Yes


OWNER City of Grande Prairie SOUND SYSTEM Yes

SCOREBOARD YesFITNESS FACILITY No

EQUIPMENT STORAGE NoBOX OFFICE No




FEATURES

• Located downtown, the Grande Prairie Curling club is an eight sheet curling facility

• Two banquet rooms are available for wedding, meetings and special occasion rentals

• Corporate curling packages are available

FACILITY USES

• Curling and meeting space

HOST OF

• Oilmen’s Bonspiel • Pomeroy Inn & Suites Prairie Showdown • GP Cash Spiel

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Set just inside of The Leisure Centre, this newly renovated

indoor field is operated by the City of Grande Prairie for year-

round activities, accommodating a variety of sports. The space

is also available to rent for birthday parties, sporting events and

community events.

FEATURES

• A divider curtain to allow for two separate playing areas • Full glass on west end to allow for easy viewing of this big, bright space

FACILITY USES

• Soccer, lacrosse, tennis, football and rugby

HOST OF

• Youth Soccer Provincials • 2010 Alberta Winter Games • Men’s, Women’s and Youth Soccer Tournaments

IndoorSoccer Pitch

____________WWW.CITYOFGP.COM

11313-105 StreetGrande Prairie, AB


YEAR COMPLETED 1974, renovated in 2012SEATING CAPACITY 900PARKING CAPACITY Shared with Legion Field

MEDICAL ROOM First Aid/AED on siteWARM UP AREA Yes

MEDIA ROOM NoOFFICIAL’S ROOMS NoDRESSING ROOMS 4

OFFICE SPACE NoACCESSIBLE Yes

OWNER City of Grande PrairieSOUND SYSTEM Yes


EQUIPMENT STORAGE YesBOX OFFICE No

LICENSED FOR ALCOHOL NoFOOD SERVICE No

INTERNET CAPABILITY Wi-Fi


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A practice space for the Grande Prairie Regional College Wolves

Athletics Club and Drillers Football Team, Legion Field offers a

competitive space with plenty of bleacher space for viewing

competitive track and field and other athletic events.

FEATURES

• Two long jumping pits • Running track• Centre field (multi-use)• Tennis (multi-use sports court)

FACILITY USES

• Football, track and field and community functions

HOST OF

• Annual Peace Country Classic and Grande Prairie Hershey Track Meets • Relay for Life• Track Meets• Tennis/Multi Sport Courts

Legion Field____________

WWW.CITYOFGP.COM11313 - 105 StreetGrande Prairie, AB


YEAR COMPLETED Upgraded 2013SEATING CAPACITY 300PARKING CAPACITY Shared with Indoor Soccer Pitch








INTERNET CAPABILITY No


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EastlinkCentre

_____________WWW.CITYOFGP.COM/EASTLINKCENTRE

#10 Knowledge WayGrande Prairie, AB T8W 2V9


The Eastlink Centre is Northern Alberta’s largest and most

exciting aquatics and sports facility. Connected to the Coca

Cola Centre, the Grande Prairie Gymniks facility and two of the

local secondary schools, the Community Knowledge Campus

provides a full sport, recreation and education experience all

in one convenient location. Two connecting schools provide

additional gym space, meeting space and classrooms.

FEATURES

• 250,000 square feet of aquatics and sports space including a 50 metre competitive tank and 25 metre program pool

• One of the only indoor surf machines in Canada as well as water slides, lazy river and splash park

• Two hot tubs, a steam room and sauna• Four squash and racquetball courts, field house for basketball,

volleyball and badminton • Three retail and four food and beverage services including Ernie’s

Fitness Centre • An indoor running track• Kids play spaces and child care centre • A cooking classroom• Onsite RCMP Satellite station and Canadian Paraplegic Services office• 100% wheelchair accessible

FACILITY USES

• Competitive swimming, diving, kayaking, synchronized swimming, basketball, volleyball, badminton, weight training, running, squash and racquetball

HOST OF

• 2014 host of the Junior National Racquetball Competition

YEAR COMPLETED 2011SEATING CAPACITY Pool: 600

Fieldhouse: 700 PARKING CAPACITY CKC Site: 1,726


MEDIA ROOM NoOFFICIAL’S ROOMS YesDRESSING ROOMS Yes



SCOREBOARD YesFITNESS FACILITY Yes


LICENSED FOR ALCOHOL Private events FOOD SERVICE Yes



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AquateraOutdoor Speed

Skating Oval_______________

WWW.PEACEWAPITISPEEDSKATING.COM #6 Knowledge Way

Grande Prairie, AB T8W 2P1 PHONE 780. 897.4153


Hosted by the Peace Wapiti Speed Skating Club in partnership

with the City of Grande Prairie, the Aquatera Outdoor Speed

Skating Oval provides a 400 metre outdoor skating surface to the

residents of Grande Prairie and the surrounding area at no cost.

FEATURES

• Free skating available for the entire community of Grande Prairie, conveniently adjacent to Eastlink Centre

• 400 metre ice surface ideal for all levels from beginners to experts• Offers the potential for Grande Prairie to host long track speed

skating meets• Three lanes for skating based on speed; inside, middle, outer

FACILITY USES

• Speed skating as well as recreational skating for community • Ample space for on and off ice winter activities including cross

country ski/skating combo events

HOST OF

• Grande Prairie’s Annual Swimsuit Skate Event • Peace Wapiti Speed Skating Club practices

YEAR COMPLETED 2014SEATING CAPACITY Standing room only PARKING CAPACITY CKC Site: 1,726

MEDICAL ROOM Eastlink Centre WARM UP AREA Eastlink Centre

MEDIA ROOM Eastlink CentreOFFICIAL’S ROOMS Eastlink CentreDRESSING ROOMS Benches available for lacing up skates.

OFFICE SPACE Eastlink CentreACCESSIBLE Yes

OWNER City of Grande Prairie SOUND SYSTEM No

SCOREBOARD NoFITNESS FACILITY Adjacent to Eastlink Centre

EQUIPMENT STORAGE Available in the PWSSC’s shed on site.BOX OFFICE No

LICENSED FOR ALCOHOL NoFOOD SERVICE Eastlink Centre



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Coca-ColaCentre

______________WWW.CITYOFGP.COM/COCACOLACENTRE

#6 Knowledge WayGrande Prairie, AB T8W 2V9


A part of the Community Knowledge Campus, the Coca-Cola

Centre brings together four sports under one roof including,

hockey, figure skating, speed skating and sledge hockey. The

facility also hosts public programs such as public skate and

shinny hockey, seasonal camps and lessons, drop-in ice rentals

and birthday parties.

FEATURES

• Two NHL sized ice surfaces (85 x 200 feet) • North arena contains seating for over 1,600 spectators • South arena contains seating for 350 and was designed with wheel-

chair sports in mind • 12 change rooms and three referee rooms • Four meeting rooms including the Hockey Legends Lounge• Concession with catering services

FACILITY USES

• Minor Hockey, Hockey Alberta, Grande Prairie Skating Club, Peace Wapiti Speed Skating Club, Wolverines Wheelchair Sports and Grande Prairie Athletics as well as many other user groups

• The Coca-Cola Centre is capable of hosting regional, provincial, and national level events

HOST OF

• 2006 Alberta Cup • 2006 Alberta Senior Men’s Provincials• 2010 Arctic Winter Games (Speed Skating & Hockey)• Oilers Training Camp• Figure Skating Sectionals• Junior B Provincials• Sledge Hockey Tournament• Storm Games• Minor Hockey Provincials including Atom AA Major, PeeWee AA

Major, Bantam A, PeeWee Female A, Atom Female A, Atom AA

YEAR COMPLETED 2003SEATING CAPACITY North: 1,600

South: 350 PARKING CAPACITY CKC Site: 1,726


MEDIA ROOM NoOFFICIAL’S ROOMS 3DRESSING ROOMS 12

OFFICE SPACE Leased ACCESSIBLE Yes


SCOREBOARD Electronic FITNESS FACILITY Connected to the Eastlink Centre

EQUIPMENT STORAGE LeasedBOX OFFICE No

LICENSED FOR ALCOHOL Special Event PermitFOOD SERVICE Rinkside Café & Catering


HOSPITALITY ROOMS 1

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Grande PrairieGymnastics

Centre_______________

WWW.GRANDEPRAIRIEGYMNASTICS.COM #16 Knowledge Way

Grande Prairie, AB T8W 2V9PHONE 780.539.1414


Grande Prairie Gymnastics and Gymniks All-Stars Cheerleading

is dedicated to meeting the needs of every athlete, from casu-

al tumblers to competitive athletes. This state of the art facility

is among the largest training centers in Canada, producing

a number of provincial champions as well as three national

champions.

FEATURES

• 55,000 square foot training centre with 26,000 square feet dedicated to gymnastics space

• Equipped for men’s and women’s gymnastics, along with trampoline, tumbling and rhythmic gymnastics

• 2,000 square feet of dance space, complete with regulation hardwood sprung dance floor

• In-house private physical therapy clinic• Supporting office space, meeting rooms, classrooms, concessions,

kitchens, dressing rooms, shower facilities, storage and viewing area for spectators

FACILITY USES

• The venue can host all levels, including national and international competitions and events for gymnastics cheerleading as well as preschool and parkour groups

HOST OF

• 2006 Northern Zones • 2007 Provincial Championships • 2010 Arctic Winter Games venue • 2013 Northern Zones • Annual competitions

YEAR COMPLETED 2005SEATING CAPACITY Viewing area for 300 PARKING CAPACITY CKC Site: 1,726




OWNER City of Grande Prairie SOUND SYSTEM Yes

SCOREBOARD NoFITNESS FACILITY Attached to Eastlink Centre



INTERNET CAPABILITY Wired


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SouthBear Creek

Ball Diamonds_______________

FIND US ON FACEBOOK - SOUTH PEACE BALL ASSOCIATION6125 - 100 Street

Grande Prairie, AB T8W 2Y1PHONE 780.539.9990


The South Peace Ball Diamonds are operated by the South

Peace Ball Association, a unified active association committed

to developing the sport of ball and providing the highest qual-

ity facilities for recreational users in Grande Prairie and area.

FEATURES

• South Bear Creek Ball Diamonds features nine ball diamonds• 9 of Diamonds Campground • Pavilion that houses a concession, picnic area, showers, washrooms

and umpire room • A tournament office

FACILITY USES

• The facility is used for amateur and recreation slo-pitch and fastball

HOST OF

• 2013 Canadian Native Fastball Championships • 204 Senior Men’s Provincial Fastball Championships• 2014 Senior Men’s & Women’s Western Canadian Fastball

Championships

YEAR COMPLETED Upgraded 2013SEATING CAPACITY 450PARKING CAPACITY


MEDIA ROOM YesOFFICIAL’S ROOMS YesDRESSING ROOMS No


OWNER City of Grande Prairie SOUND SYSTEM No

SCOREBOARD NoFITNESS FACILITY No


LICENSED FOR ALCOHOL YesFOOD SERVICE No



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Sportsplex___________

WWW.CGPSPORTSPLEX.COM 7407 - 108 Street

Clairmont, AB T0H 0W0PHONE 780.830.7407


The County of Grande Prairie Sportsplex offers a state-of-the-

art recreation complex as the home for arena sports, outdoor

sports, indoor track athletics and other users of all ages.

FEATURES

• Two NHL size rinks• Trican fieldhouse• Happy Trails RV indoor running track• Ernie’s Sports Retail Services• Full-service Players’ Bench Lounge and Tito’s concession • Eight outdoor playing fields

FACILITY USES

• Hockey, soccer, rugby, lacrosse, figure skating, football, baseball, softball, ball hockey, roller hockey and cricket

• The facility can also be booked for birthday parties, sport clinics, meetings, and events

HOST OF

• 2014 NWJHL Provincials• 2014 Ball Hockey Provincials• Relay For Life 2014• Face Off Against Cancer 2015• Grande Prairie Petroleum Association Tournament

YEAR COMPLETED 2012SEATING CAPACITY Each Arena: 383

Other Viewing Areas: 644PARKING CAPACITY 568


MEDIA ROOM YesOFFICIAL’S ROOMS 3DRESSING ROOMS 17


OWNER County of Grande Prairie No. 1SOUND SYSTEM Yes

SCOREBOARD 3 time clocks and 2 portable clocks FITNESS FACILITY Yes


LICENSED FOR ALCOHOL Players’ Bench LoungeFOOD SERVICE Yes



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NitehawkRecreation Area

_______________WWW.GONITEHAWK.COMPO Box 1006 STN Main

Grande Prairie, AB T8V 4B5PHONE 780.532.6637

TOLL FREE 1.888.754.6778EMAIL [email protected]

Over the years Nitehawk has grown from a quaint ski hill to a

multi-purpose, year round recreational facility. Nitehawk deliv-

ers outdoor recreation, exercise and fresh air fun for thousands

of people year round. The chalet provides a wonderful facility

for weddings, conventions and banquets in a beautiful wilder-

ness setting. All this just 10 minutes south of Grande Prairie.

FEATURES

• 10 runs for skiers and snowboarders of all abilities and two terrain parks

• Aquatera four lane snow tubing zone• Bauer triple chairlift, a platter lift, and a 100 foot and a 600 foot

wonder carpet conveyor lift• Natural luge track and Freestyle Summer Aerial Training Water

Ramp• Downhill mountain bike park • Chalet, cafeteria, convention facility and meeting rooms• 58 site wilderness campground, open year round and 15 site

private group area with gazebo

FACILITY USES

• Nitehawk Snowboarding Club, Alpine (Nancy Greene) Skiing Club, Northern Extreme Freestyle Ski Club, Bikehawks, Biking Club, Aquatera Tube Zone

• Weddings, meetings, conventions and birthday parties

HOST OF

• 2010 Arctic Winter Games• 2007 Natural Luge World Championships• 2009 and 2014 Frozen Moose Alpine Provincial Race• Bi-Annual Arctic Winter Games Trials• Annual AFSA Freestyle Skiing Provincial Competition (Slopestyle,

Moguls and Big-Air)• Annual ASA Snowboard Provincial Competition (Slopestyle,

Railjam, Boarder Cross)• 2013 Alberta Bike Association Downhill Mountain Biking

Provincial Championships• Annual “Race to the River” Provincial DH Biking Race• Annual “Off the Grid” Adventure Race• Annual “Tuffest 10” Running Race• Annual “ZULU Challenge”• 2011 Outlaw Eagle World Jetboat (wrap-up & awards venue)

YEAR COMPLETED 1960SEATING CAPACITY 300 PARKING CAPACITY 200

MEDICAL ROOM Yes (Canadian Ski Patrol)WARM UP AREA Yes



OWNER Grande Prairie Ski ClubSOUND SYSTEM On-hill music system

SCOREBOARD N/AFITNESS FACILITY No

EQUIPMENT STORAGE YesBOX OFFICE Ticket sales office

LICENSED FOR ALCOHOL Yes (Snowmakers Lounge)FOOD SERVICE Yes (Cafeteria and Licensed Lounge)



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WapitiNordic Ski

___________WWW.WAPITINORDIC.COM

62009 TWP RD 704Grande Prairie, AB T8V 4B6

PHONE 780.539.9050

The Wapiti Nordic Ski Club is one of Canada’s premier cross

country skiing and biathlon facilities. It is home to the Steve

Cooper Lodge which was completed in 1994 as one of the

major legacies from the 1995 Canada Winter Games. The club

is used by members in the spring, summer, and fall for hiking,

mountain biking, and running.

FEATURES

• Over 35 kilometres of trails for both classical and skate skiing• The longest night ski trail in Alberta of 4.5 kilometres• Two timing towers, one for the cross country stadium and one for

biathlon stadium • Biathlon range• Main lodge, waxing room and officials area in place• Grooming equipment in place including Alpina Sherpa snow

machine and Ginzu groomer • Course marking v-boards and signs in place

FACILITY USES

• Cross country skiing, biathlon

HOST OF

• 1995 Canada Winter Games• Alberta Cup events • 2007 Alberta Biathlon Championships • 2013 NorAm Western Canadian Championships

YEAR COMPLETED 1994SEATING CAPACITY 80PARKING CAPACITY 100




OWNER Wapiti Nordic Ski ClubSOUND SYSTEM Yes



LICENSED FOR ALCOHOL Yes, with permitFOOD SERVICE Kitchen available for catering use



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Founded in 1949, in Grande Prairie is one of the finest shoot-

ing clubs in Alberta, catering to both gun enthusiasts and

high-caliber athletes. Along with the fantastic indoor and

outdoor ranges, this multi-discipline club is proud to host

a number of training opportunities and clinics to promote

shotgun, rifle and handgun shooting that top coaches and

athletes from all over Canada have participated in.

FEATURES

• Shotgun fields include trap, sporting clays and skeet • A closed in rifle range gives shooters the ability to shoot up to 200 metres• An outdoor handgun range consists of 12 lanes, shooting from a

variety of distances • Year-round shooting in a newly renovated indoor six lane heated range

FACILITY USES

• Corporate team building shoots, league nights and Cadets

HOST OF

• Alberta Provincial Tournaments • Annual Turkey Shoot• Western Canadian Championships• Barton’s Fun Shoot for Cancer• Primetime shoot for Ronald McDonald House • International Defensive Pistol Association (IDPA) 3-Gun Shoot

WapitiShooters Club_____________

WWW.WAPITISHOOTERSCLUB.CA 705032 Range Road 60

Grande Prairie, AB T8V 3A1PHONE 780.532.0760


MEDICAL ROOM NoWARM UP AREA No

MEDIA ROOM NoOFFICIAL’S ROOMS NoDRESSING ROOMS No

OFFICE SPACE NoACCESSIBLE No

OWNER Non-profit SOUND SYSTEM No



LICENSED FOR ALCOHOL YesFOOD SERVICE Catering



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Lush fairways complemented by immaculate greens and

edged with elegant spires of jackpine and spruce define The

Dunes – northern Alberta’s premier golf course. With views

of the Wapiti River valley and glimpses of natural wildlife, this

18-hole public course is as picturesque as it is challenging. The

Dunes has opportunities for everyone to enjoy a perfect day

on the course.

FEATURES

• Multiple tee boxes that offer four lengths of play • Fully-licensed club house with balconies that overlook the greens

FACILITY USES

• Golf-Amateur, Regional and Provincial

HOST OF

• Regional Alberta Amateur Qualifying• Western Canada Juvenile Team Matches• CN Future Links Western Championship

Dunes Golf& Winter Club

_____________WWW.THEDUNES.CA

60042 Township Road 704AGrande Prairie, AB T8W 5K2


YEAR COMPLETED 1991SEATING CAPACITY Masters Lounge: 140

Forest Room: 100PARKING CAPACITY 160




OWNER Shareholders SOUND SYSTEM Yes






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Grovedale Golf &

Country Club____________

WWW.GROVEDALEGOLF.COM7223 Township Rd 701AGrovedale, AB T0H 1X0

PHONE 780.539.9898

Grovedale Golf and Country Club is conveniently located 14

miles southwest of Grande Prairie. This challenging 18-hole

course offers a dramatic, country, park-like setting, nestled

in the picturesque hamlet of Grovedale. As a public course,

Grovedale Golf and Country Club is accessible and enjoyable

for golfers of every level of play.

FEATURES

• 18 holes public facility measuring 5,894 yards from the men’s tees and 5,507 from the ladies’ tees.

• The par for the course is 72, with 36 for each 9 • Professionally designed and engineered course • Fully-licensed clubhouse, camping and RV spots

FACILITY USES

• Public golf club

HOST OF

• The Grovedale Open Golf Tournament

YEAR COMPLETED 1981SEATING CAPACITY 150PARKING CAPACITY 80+

MEDICAL ROOM No WARM UP AREA Yes

MEDIA ROOM No OFFICIAL’S ROOMS No DRESSING ROOMS No

OFFICE SPACE No ACCESSIBLE Partial

OWNER Privately Owned SOUND SYSTEM Yes


EQUIPMENT STORAGE Yes BOX OFFICE Yes

LICENSED FOR ALCOHOL Yes FOOD SERVICE Yes



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GrandePrairie Golf

& Country Club______________

WWW.GPGOLF.CAResources Road

Grande Prairie, AB T8V 3A7PHONE 780.532.0340


The Grande Prairie Golf and Country Club is a championship

facility. Each hole offers unique characteristics for golfers at every

skill. It’s manicured, mature trees and immaculate greens provide a

great golfing experience for everyone.

FEATURES

• 18 hole championship course• Extensive Junior program • Four tee settings stretch the course from 5,279 yards to 6,952 yards • A full-length driving range, chipping greens with sand bunkers and

two putting greens

FACILITY USES


HOST OF

• High School Zone Golf Championship • Charity golf events • Men’s, Ladies and College Classics

• GP Petroleum Association Tournament

YEAR COMPLETED 1968SEATING CAPACITY Restaurant: 185

Lounge: 45PARKING CAPACITY 120

MEDICAL ROOM Kits in all areas WARM UP AREA Yes

MEDIA ROOM YesOFFICIAL’S ROOMS NoDRESSING ROOMS Yes

OFFICE SPACE YesACCESSIBLE Limited

OWNER Shareholders SOUND SYSTEM Yes






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PipestoneGolf Club

___________WWW.PIPESTONEGC.CA

Box 520, Wembley, AB T0H 3S0 PHONE 780.766.2720





OWNER Wilf and Mavis Hanson & Royce Hanson

SOUND SYSTEM YesSCOREBOARD NO

FITNESS FACILITY N/AEQUIPMENT STORAGE Yes

BOX OFFICE NoLICENSED FOR ALCOHOL Yes

FOOD SERVICE YesINTERNET CAPABILITY Yes


Pipestone Golf Club is a challenging par 71 course with lots

of trees, water and sand. The family owned and operated

public course located west of Grande Prairie and South of

Wembley brings visitors back to a simpler time with the

antique furniture and old farmhouse paraphernalia in the

clubhouse. On the course the antique farm equipment and

log houses add character to this unique and challenging 18-

hole course.

FEATURES

• 5,851 yards from the silver tees• Facilities and services for tournaments ranging from 20 to 144 people• Driving range and practice green • A fleet of over 60 golf carts

FACILITY USES


HOST OF

• Beaverlodge Victims Assistance Golf Tournament• City of Grande Prairie Golf Tournament• Pete’s Pals Golf Tournament

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Bear CreekGolf Club

___________WWW.BEARCREEKGOLFCLUB.CA

11220 - 132 AvenueGrande Prairie, AB T8V 6W7

PHONE 780.538.3393FAX 780.513.5566

Bear Creek Golf Club is the first to open in the spring and

the last to close in the fall, offering a terrific round of golf on

half-links, half traditional course. This family and price friendly

venue offers outstanding conditions for golfers of all levels.

FEATURES

• Practice green and chipping green

• Nine holes links style, nine holes traditional

FACILITY USES

• Public golf course for recreation and amateur golfers

HOST OF

• International Pairs Competition• 2002 Alberta Junior Qualifying North• 2006 Alberta Junior Qualifying North • Bear Creek Open • KMSC Charity Golf Tournament

YEAR COMPLETED 1991SEATING CAPACITY 200 + PARKING CAPACITY 200 +




OWNER Privately Owned SOUND SYSTEM Yes






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MorningviewPark Golf Course_______________

WWW.MORNINGVIEWGOLF.COM RR#1 Site 10 Box 19, Sexsmith, Alberta T0H 3S0

PHONE 780. 568.4357EMAIL [email protected]

Located just minutes east of Sexsmith and a short drive North

of Grande Prairie, Morningview Park offers a beautifully main-

tained and welcoming course. This venue guarantees a casual

and relaxed atmosphere to accommodate golfers of all abili-

ties as well as a great destination for the more serious golfer.

The course provides approach play and short game practice

as the greens are in excellent condition and very well main-

tained. Pin positions are chosen to provide challenging putts

and chip shots.

FEATURES

• 9 hole course • Tournament packages with meal options• Welcoming clubhouse available for gatherings year-round • Driving range • 100 site seasonal RV campsite

FACILITY USES


HOST OF

• Local tournaments, business functions and parties• Sexsmith Community Foundation Tournament





OWNER PrivatelySOUND SYSTEM No






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The City of Grande Prairie undertakes the facility bookings

for Grande Prairie Public School District and Grande Prairie

Catholic School District schools, as well as Maude Clifford and

Mother Teresa school community gyms. Regulation fields and

courts are available for a number of sports including volley-

ball, soccer, basketball, badminton and football.

MAP LOCATION VENUE

1 Maude Clifford School

2 Grande Prairie Composite High School

3 Avondale School

4 Ecole Nouvelle Frontiere

5 St. Clement Catholic School

6 Hillside Community School

7 Crystal Park School

8 Holy Cross Catholic School

9 I.V. Macklin Public School

10 Swanavon School

11 Ecole St. Gerard School

12 Ecole Parkside School

13 GP Christian School

14 St. Kateri Mission School

15 Derek Taylor School

16 Charles Spencer High School

17 St. Josephs Catholic School

18 St. Patrick School

19 Alexander Forbes School

20 Mother Teresa School

21 Montrose Junior High School

22 Aspen Grove School

School Fields& Courts

____________WWW.CITYOFGP.COMPHONE 780.539.0407


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