Enclosed you will find information that will help you make your plans. Info on accommodations, Ferry rates to and from the Island, a schedule of events, info on billeting and some information about the Victoria club and it's members. If you have any questions or concerns that have not been addressed here please feel free to write phone or Email me.
Dorothy Butts
2637 Chilco Road,
Victoria, B.C. V9B 3J8 phone 250 478-9747
or email dbutts@pacificcoast.net
'PACIFIC WESTERN BREWERIES'
IS A MAJOR SPONSOR FOR THIS EVENT
The Victoria Horseshoe Pitching Association
Welcomes You
Skylite Intown Motor Inn
2898 Douglas Street
Victoria, B.C.
Phone (250) 388-6667
Regular Room Price -- $54. based on dbl. occupancy
If we book 10 Rooms or More -- $45. based on dbl. occupancy
Mall. About 7 Kilometres from club. On city bus route.Approximately 40 rooms in all. Family type restaurant across the street. Ingraham Roadway Inn across the street with bar and beer parlour. Walking distance to Casino and Mayfair
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Comfort Inn Waterside
101 Island Highway
Phone (250) 388-7861
Fax (250) 388-7862
Queen Bed based on Dbl. occupancy $79.
Two Double beds $89.
One Bedroom Suites $125.
Will give 10% discount to Horseshoe Players.
Some rooms have kitchens. Situated on Gorge Waterway. Fully licensed restaurant. On city bus route. About 7 Kilometres from club.
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For more information contact these motels directly
or write - D. Butts, 2637 Chilco Road, Victoria, B.C. V9B 3J8
Phone (250) 478-9747 or Email dbutts@pacificcoast.net
"Participate in 98"
This meeting is open to all members. Voting delegates to the meeting will be chosen by your provincial association. These delegates will be the only persons allowed to vote on issues, but, you may voice your concerns and/or speak on any subject on the agenda.
Tuesday, Aug.4th, 7P.M -- A Meet and Greet Social will be held at the Victoria horseshoe club. This will give you a chance to meet some old friends and acquaintances as well as the chance to make new friends. A light lunch will be served.
Wednesday, Aug.5th, 9A.M. -- Parade of Athletes. A parade of all athletes from the park area to our courts will take place. This will be the official opening of the tournament. There will be speeches from dignitaries and the first shoe pitched. We would like to encourage all athletes to take part in this procession. It gives us a chance to walk proudly with our Provincial Flags and to show our dignitaries and our neighbours and friends that this is a grand event. So take part and walk proudly with your Provincial flag and your fellow Competitors.
Wednesday Through Saturday - Competition will be played every day. You will receive a schedule for you time of play.
Saturday A.M. -- all final playoff games that have not been completed will be played. Final games will be played for the Championship Classes. We suggest that you all take part in this part of the tournament. This is the very best of our sport playing for the highest honour our National Association can bestow on them. The Canadian Champions.
Saturday P.M.- A banquet, trophy presentations and dance will be held in the evening. Further information on the details of the banquet will be announced at a later date but we will try and keep it as reasonable as we can.
Billeting -- will be available in a limited amount. If you would like to be billeted with one of our members please contact me as soon as possible so that if it cannot be arranged you will still have time to make other arrangements. Please let me know your needs, if you are a smoker or non smoker, if you will need transportation, or if you have any special health requirements.
On Site Camping -- will be available for trailers, motor homes etc. We do not have any hookups but the washrooms with showers will be available 24 hours a day, tapes and hoses are in areas around the courts and the club house will be open all day and well into the night. The washrooms have an electric outlet For razors, hair dryers etc. Someone on site will always have a key and access to the club and a phone in case of any emergencies. Book in advance so that we can be prepared.
The Victoria Club -- will be serving three meals a day. Breakfast will be served Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday mornings. Lunch will also be served on these days, Dinner will be served Wednesday, Thursday and Friday evenings. Prices will be reasonable and the food will be good so stay and enjoy.
Entertainment -- will be in the Beer Garden each evening. One of these evenings will be set aside for an Open Mike. So practice your favourite song, joke or verse and take part in this fun night. You may be pleasantly surprised at how much talent there is in our group.
Security & First Aid -- We will have security and first aid on site for those who are camped especially the evening of the banquet.
Scorekeepers and Court Officials -- will be required throughout the tournament. We have a committee who will be canvassing for names. Make sure you take part in this aspect of the tournament. We cannot run it without your help.
Our Courts -- will be open for practice every day when all play has been completed.
We hope to be able to accommodate all of your needs. If you have a special need that is not outlined please feel free to suggest it to us. We will do our best to make your stay with us a pleasant one.
If you want to sign up for billeting or camping
or need assistance please write, phone or Email
Dorothy Butts
2637 Chilco Road
Victoria, B.C. V9B 3J8
(250) 478-9747 Email dbutts@pacificcoast.net
"Friends of Horseshoes"
As I'm sure you are aware, hosting a National Championship is an extremely time consuming and costly undertaking. It is one though that most of us take on with much enthusiasm with the hope of doing a good job for you .
You can bet your bottom dollar that no one person in the Victoria Horseshoe club has taken on this huge project alone. We have numerous committees set up. Each with it's own agenda and each with it's own chair person who's responsibility it is to carry out the committee agenda.
We couldn't do it any other way.
Fund raising is one of the hardest aspects of hosting this tournament and there must be quite a variety of ways to do this. One of our methods of raising a few extra $$$ is through
'FRIENDS OF HORSESHOES"
Friends of Horseshoes are members, players, clubs, Provincial Associations or anyone who will be kind enough to make a donation toward the tournament. Every donation makes a difference and every donation makes it easier for the Host Club.
All of the money collected through Friends Of Horseshoes will go directly into Prize Money for the athletes and make a better tournament for all of us.
If you become a
"FRIEND OF HORSESHOES"
we will show our appreciation for your kindness and publish your name on our friends of horseshoes page in the Official Program
Please Help Us --- We Need You
No donation is too small and none to large.
(For donations over $100. Horseshoe Canada will provide a Tax Receipt if requested)
Make your check or money order payable to
The Victoria Horseshoe Club / Canadian Fund and send to
Dorothy Butts
2637 Chilco Road
Victoria, B.C.
V9B 3J8
The trip from the Swartz Bay Ferry Terminal, on the Victoria side, is about 20 miles from downtown Victoria and takes one hour and thirty five minutes. The Victoria Horseshoe Club is before you get to the downtown core. You turn right at McKenzie Ave which is well marked, go one block, turn right on Glanford Ave., and Kenneth St. is the first right. The clubhouse is on the left above the football field.
The ferry fare in the peak season is
$9.00 per adult (B.C. Seniors travel free mid week)
$4.50 for Children 5 to 11 years of age
Free for children under 5
Plus the cost of your vehicle. (below)
Cars, small trucks, and trailers under twenty feet long and less than 7 feet high
$32.00 (plus passenger fare)
$ 1.60 per foot for each foot over 20 feet and less than 7 feet high if your vehicle is longer than normal
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Over size Passenger Vehicles, Motor Homes, Fifth Wheels and trailers. (over heights are higher than 7 feet)
$52.00 up to 20 feet
$ 2.60 a foot for each foot over 20 feet.
example- you have a 27 foot motor home cost is $52. for the first 20 feet, plus $18.20 for the extras 7 feet, (2.60 times 7 feet) plus $18.00 for two adults. Total for a 27 foot motor home and 2 adults = $88.20
****** IMPORTANT REMINDER *******
Please remember that Victoria is a very popular tourist area and that August
is a peak time for tourism. Book your accommodations early to be assured of a
place to stay.
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