Western Boccia Championships 2020 - Edmonton, AB Registration Open
The 2020 Western Boccia Championship hosted by the Alberta Cerebral Palsy Sports Association (ACPSA), will take place in Edmonton, AB from June 12-14, 2020.
The Alberta Boccia Provincial Championships will take place at the same time, and tournament will be contested in accordance with a provincial sanction from the Canadian Cerebral Palsy Sports Association.
Who:
Boccia athletes of all ages, abilities and experience are welcome to participate.
Venue:
Crestwood Curling Club
14317 96 Ave NW, Edmonton T5N 0C5
Registration:
Player registration fee is $110/athlete. Sport Assistant registration is free.
Registration closes on May 15th, 2020.
Late registrations allowed, but with late fee: $120/athlete.
Schedule:
Classification and Technical Meeting will be Friday June 12th at 6:00pm at competition venue. Individual competition will take place on Saturday and team competition will be Sunday. AB Provincials will all be individual games throughout the weekend. Exact times subject to change.
If you want to play in the team competition but don't have a partner or team, don't worry! We will pair you up with another athlete(s)!
Depending on number of athletes, team competition will either be pairs or teams.
Accommodations:
Many hotels are located about a 10 minute drive from venue, on the west side of Edmonton (Stony Plain Road).
We have a room block set up for our athletes at Quality Inn West Edmonton - $109/room plus taxes. Hot breakfast included in price.
Rates are based on single or double occupancy and rooms have either one or two queen size beds. Please note they do not have any cots or pull-out sofa beds. Additional room types, such as king rooms and family suites are available and rates are additional.
If accessible rooms are required, please describe to hotel your level of needs so that they can set up the room accordingly (i.e.: raised toilet seat, handheld shower wand, shower chair, etc.).
To book: Call the hotel reservations/front desk directly at 1-800-661-6993 or 780 484 8000 by May 29, 2020 which is two weeks prior to arrival. Guests must mention they are attending the “ACPSA tournament” in order to be included in the group block and receive the group discount.
Player Transportation:
From airport: Skyshuttle provides transportation to and from Edmonton International Airport and hotels around the city. Roundtrip tickets are $30. Check-in is located near Door 7 on the Arrivals level. Book online or by phone at 780-465-8515 to reserve wheelchair accessible transportation.
We’ve partnered with Edmonton Taxi to provide you with transportation once in the city. ACPSA will invoice you after event. Stay tuned for more information regarding transportation.
Meals:
Food and drinks will be available for purchase at the venue during competition.
Fee includes buffet dinner at venue on Saturday June 13th after competition for athlete and sport assistant (if applicable).
$25/person for extra buffet dinner guests. Drinks (alcoholic or non-alcoholic) will be available at extra cost.
Register: bocciawest2020.eventbrite.ca
Participation in AB Provincial Championship requires a valid 2020 ACPSA membership. E-mail edmonton@acpsa.ca if you have any questions regarding membership.