2008 VANCOUVER INTERNATIONAL TOURNAMENT
16 – 19 May 2008
Welcome One and All
Welcome to the 2008 Vancouver International Tournament, The VIT! Held traditionally over the May Long Weekend the VIT has enjoyed twelve years as one of the largest social field hockey tournaments on the West Coast. This year promises to be no different as we once again look forward to welcoming new and old friends alike.
2008 sees Burnaby Lake West Complex play host as our main tournament venue; three artificial field turfs, a beer garden, clubhouse and catering await everyone, rain or shine. There are six tournament divisions to choose from including a mixed social division. Last year saw 46 teams enter including our regular visitors from overseas. Vancouver once again waits to welcome you all in what promises to be another hugely enjoyable tournament.
Information and Registration
TOURNAMENT DATES:
Friday, May 16 – Monday, May 19, 2008
Dates for your Diary:
Deposit Deadline: March 20th, 2008
Final Entry Deadline: April 14th, 2008
TOURNAMENT VENUES:
Main Venue: The Burnaby Lake Complex – Three ‘field turf’ artificial surfaces.
Competitive 1 Venue: Eric Hamber, Vancouver – One water-based artificial turf
Competitive 1 Venue: UBC, Vancouver – One water-based artificial turf
DIVISIONS:
Competitive I (Women’s & Men’s)
Competitive II (Women’s & Men’s)
Social (Women’s & Men’s)
Mixed
ACCOMMODATION AND TRAVEL
Burnaby: There are a number of hotel options in close proximity to the Burnaby Lake Complex. Please refer to the following links:
City of Burnaby Web Link for Hotels and Match Venue:
http://www.city.burnaby.bc.ca/admin/Page1531.aspx
Greater Vancouver Transportation Link:
http://www.translink.bc.ca/Maps/skytrain_maps.asp
For those wishing to stay Downtown, it will be approximately a 25 minute drive to the Burnaby Lake Complex. Alternatively, teams not wishing to drive have the option of the Skytrain to Sperling/Burnaby Lake Station (link above) which is approximately a ten minute walk to the pitches.
Vancouver Downtown Hotel Link:
http://www.tourismvancouver.com/visitors/accommodation/category.list.php?category=1860&search=&x=29&y=14
SOCIAL EVENTS
• Friday Night Social, at the Vancouver Rowing Club, Stanley Park
• Saturday Night Dinner at the Burnaby Lake Clubhouse: informal atmosphere: music, dancing, singing and much more!
• Beer Garden and Catering set up at the tournament site.
For more information including Entry and Registration Information, please do not hesitate to contact me at the Field Hockey BC Office.
Mark Saunders
Executive Director
Field Hockey BC
202 - 210 West Broadway
Vancouver, BC
V5Y 3W2
Phone: 604 737 3045 Fax: 604 873 6488
E-mail: mark@fieldhockeybc.com
We look forward to welcoming you to the 2008 VIT!
Field Hockey BC is also looking for organisational assistance for this years VIT:
CALL FOR HUMAN RESOURCES (may interest Provincial Athletes)
Field Hockey BC is looking for additional assistance with the following roles:
1. Registration Night (Friday 16 May 2008) – Vancouver Rowing Club
Number of Additional People Required: 1
Time: 5.30pm – 9.30pm
2. Technical Table (Burnaby Lake) – Saturday 17 – Monday 19 May (or single days)
Number of Additional People Required: 4
3. Venue and Technical Management (Hamber) – Friday 16 – Monday 19 May (or single days) Tent set-up, Technical Table and visiting umpire/ athletic therapist food and beverage.
Number of People Required: 2 for each day (could be shift orientated)
4. Venue Management (UBC) – Friday 16 – Monday 19 May (or single days) Tent set-up, Technical Table and visiting umpire/ athletic therapist food and beverage.
Number of People Required: 2 for each day (could be shift orientated)
5. Scheduler – Schedule Preparation – Honoraria will be paid
6. Umpires Coordinator (Womens) – Honoraria will be paid
7. Umpires Coordinator (Mens) – Honoraria will be paid
PROVINCIAL ATHLETES
These opportunities may be of special interest to U18 – Senior BC Provincial Athletes who may or may not be participating in the Tournament itself. Field Hockey BC will be offering the chance to WORK OFF PROVINCIAL LEVIES by volunteering your time over the long-weekend. Please contact Mark Saunders, Executive Director FHBC for more information (details above).