2024 Baseball Canada Cup ChampionshipsAug 7-11 Fort McMurray, AlbertaGREETINGS FROM THE 2024 HOST COMMITTEE
We are very excited to welcome Baseball Canada back to Fort McMurray Wood Buffalo this summer! We are thrilled to be your hosts for this year’s 2024 Baseball Canada Cup Championships.
ABOUT FORT MCMURRAY
Fort McMurray is located in the Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo (RMWB). The RMWB is a collection of several communities, of which Fort McMurray is the urban centre. Fort McMurray offers a wide range of services, including hotels, restaurants, retail stores and more. The majority of the retail and restaurant opportunities are located in the downtown core where you will find:
Fort McMurray also hosts tourist attractions, including the Oil Sands Discovery Centre where you can learn about the history of the oil sands in the region. Visitors can also check out Fort McMurray’s Heritage Shipyard and Heritage Village. Here is more information on Fort McMurray Wood Buffalo: www.fmwb.ca
ABOUT THE VENUES
The two fields for the 2024 Baseball Canada Cup:
Legacy Dodge Field at Shell Place is located at MacDonald Island Park, Canada’s largest recreation centre which features a full service facility including the Miskanaw Golf Club and Suncor Community Leisure Centre. Located in the Suncor Community Leisure Centre are several amenities, including the Syncrude Aquatic Centre, Legacy Dodge Fitness Centre, indoor running track, CNOOC Field House 1 & 2, Pepsi Climbing Wall, squash and racquetball courts, and more. Each player, coach, chef de mission, and umpire will also have complimentary day pass access to MacDonald Island Park on behalf of the 2024 Host Committee by showing your event accreditation to Guest Services to obtain your daily wristband.
MacDonald Island Park is also home to the Miskanaw Golf Club. From August 5thth up to and including August 12th, the following discounts are provided for participants, coaches, chef de missions, umpires, and Baseball Canada representatives. They include:
Driving Range:
Large Bucket – Regular Rate: $15 Canada Cup Championship Discounted Rate: $7.50
Small Bucket – Regular Rate $10 Canada Cup Championship Discounted Rate: $5
Daily Green Fee:
9 Holes – Regular Rate: $65 Canada Cup Championship Discounted Rate: $50
18 Holes – Regular Rate: $115 Canada Cup Championship Discounted Rate: $85
More information regarding MacDonald Island Park can be found here: www.macdonaldisland.ca
TEAM INFORMATION
Chef de Missions (Team Managers): Please provide your contact information as soon as possible to the 2024 Baseball Canada Cup Host Committee Co-Chair Jennifer Warwick at jennifer.warwick@rrcwb.ca
ACCOMMODATIONS – Baseball Canada Cup Teams
Our 2024 Host Committee has partnered with Fort McMurray Hotel Group for the Baseball Canada Cup Championship event. Teams will be staying at the following hotels:
Alberta, Saskatchewan, Newfoundland and Labrador, Québec & Ontario will be staying at:
Merit Hotel & Suites | fortmcmurrayhotels.ca/merit.php
Prince Edward Island, New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Manitoba, and British Columbia will be staying at:
Nomad Hotel & Suites | fortmcmurrayhotels.ca/nomad.php
Reservations for the Event will be made by teams directly with the hotel Reservation Manager, Alexandra, by emailing reservations@fortmcmurrayhotels.ca.
Nomad is offering a complimentary bagged breakfast.
Merit offers the opportunity to include a hot buffet breakfast at a reduced rate of $10 per person. Please note that the addition of the buffet breakfast to your reservation is at the team’s own expense.
The Host Organizing Committee has reserved seven room for each team with a check-in of August 6th to a check-out on August 13th. These accommodations are covered by the Host Organizing Committee. Should a team wish to extend their stay to include August 5th or reserve one additional room beyond the allocated seven, they will be responsible for the associated cost. Upon arrival at the hotel, teams may need to sign a group conduct policy, and a valid non-prepaid credit card will be required at check-in to cover any potential incidentals.
ACCOMMODATIONS - FAMILY & FRIENDS
Family and friends can benefit from a preferred rate with Radisson Hotel & Suites.
www.choicehotels.com/reservations/groups/PV99I5
The Family & Friends room block is held under “Baseball Canada Cup” at a per night rate of $139 for a Standard room, or $149 for a King Suite until July 16, 2024. Breakfast can be added to your stay for $15/person. All rooms in this block are at the responsibility of the individual’s booking.
To book you can contact the hotel directly at (587)-604-0447 and press #9 to speak with Front Office Agent directly, or through the link above
MEDICAL, MASSAGE, AND PHYSIOTHERAPY
Walk In Clinics:
Franklin Avenue Community Care Clinic
#203, 8706 Franklin Ave. Fort McMurray, AB.
1.780.715.1700
https://www.communitycareclinic.ca/
Hardin Medical Clinic
Unit 15 - 9711 Hardin Street Fort McMurray, AB
1.780.750.2180
www.facebook.com/hardinmedicalclinic
Walk In and After Hours Clinic/ Access Medical Clinic:
8600 Franklin Avenue #327, Fort McMurray, AB
1.780.743.4553
https://access-medical-clinic-doctor.business.site/website/access-medical-clinic-doctor/
Emergency Dental Service Providers:
Franklin Dental Care
201 - 8706 Franklin Ave, Fort McMurray, AB
1.780.790.0088
www.fortmcmurraysmiles.com
River City Dental
611-8600 Franklin Ave. Fort McMurray, AB
1.780.791.9797
www.rivercitydentalclinic.com
Morrison Centre Dental Group
201-9914 Morrison St. Fort McMurray, AB
1.780.809.4829
www.morrisondental.ca
Stoneycreek Village Dental
201 –100 Riverstone Ridge, Fort McMurray, AB
1.780.666.7327
www.stoneycreekvillagedental.ca
Emergency Services/Hospital:
Northern Lights Regional Health Centre
24 hour service
7 Hospital Street, Fort McMurray, AB
Switchboard 780.791.6161 | Main Line 780.791.6217
https://www.ahs.ca/nlrhc
UMPIRE INFORMATION
UMPIRES MEETING
The umpires meeting will take place on August 6thh at 8:00pm.
ACCOMMODATIONS
Umpires have been assigned to Franklin Suites | https://reservations.travelclick.com/13117?groupID=4309811
Umpires have rooms reserved from August 6th to a check-out on August 13th. Accommodations are based on double occupancy and will be paid for by the Host Organizing Committee. Your stay includes a complimentary breakfast. Room lists must be provided ten days in advance to the Host Organizing Committee.
Umpires are required to provide a valid non-prepaid credit card at check in to cover any incidentals that may be incurred.
Reservations for the Event will be made directly with the hotel Reservation Manager, Alexandra, by emailing reservations@fortmcmurrayhotels.ca.
HOST COMMITTEE CHAIRS
Co-Chairs
Jennifer Warwick
Manager, Recreation & Culture
Regional Recreation Corporation of Wood Buffalo
780-747-4843 / Jennifer.warwick@rrcwb.ca
Mike Mayuk
President
Fort McMurray Minor Baseball Association
More Information Coming Soon!!
