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
TUESDAY, AUGUST 6th ITINERARY SUMMARY
4:30pm TEAM Photography (main entrance of Legacy Dodge Field)
5:15pm Umpires Photo (main entrance of Legacy Dodge Field
5:40pm All Teams, Umpires, Officials down on event level of Legacy Dodge Field
6pm Opening Ceremonies at Legacy Dodge Field
6:45pm BBQ Dinner Commences in SMS Stadium for Teams
(This is complimentary for Players, Coaches, Chef de Mission, Umpires, Official Scorers, and Baseball Canada Representatives)
7:30pm Transportation begins back to hotels for teams
8pm Pre-Tournament Meetings in Shell Place Grand Ballrooms
(1 coach and 1 chef de mission must attend per team. Transportation will be provided for everyone back to the hotels after the meetings)
OPENING CEREMONIES/WELCOME EVENT
Opening Ceremonies for Baseball Canada Cup will take place Tuesday, August 6th at 6pm at Legacy Dodge Field and is included in the purchase of your tournament pass. Participants will have a casual Welcome BBQ that will take place right after opening ceremonies in SMS Stadium. Start time will be approximately 6:45pm as noted above. This event is complimentary for players, coaches, managers, officials, and Baseball Canada representatives. Parents are welcome to purchase tickets to the Welcome BBQ through the link below:
https://www.ticketmaster.ca/event/110060F3C0D92AF2
REMINDER: All teams are required to wear their uniforms for the Opening Ceremonies. Please come dressed and bring your cleats with you.
PRE-TOURNAMENT MEETING
The pre-tournament meeting will take place on August 6th at 8:00pm in the Grand Ballroom at Shell Place (MacDonald Island Park). Two team representatives are asked to attend (Head Coach & Chef de Mission). Transportation will be provided back to the hotels after this meeting.
CLOSING CEREMONIES
The Closing Ceremonies for both championships will take place following the Baseball Canada Cup Gold Medal Game at Legacy Dodge Field at Shell Place, MacDonald Island Park. This will be at approximately 9:00pm on Sunday August 11. All participating teams (Gold, Silver, Bronze medal winners) are required to wear their uniforms for the Closing Ceremonies.
PRACTICE OPPORTUNITIES
On behalf of the 2024 Host Committee, we will be offering complimentary use of batting cages prior to game/practice time from August 5th to 12th for Baseball Canada Cup.
In addition, each team will have the opportunity to have one complimentary practice session.
Please contact clayton.altares@rrcwb.ca or 780.791.0070 ext. 5078 to reserve your spot today. Practice times are schedule for 1 hr 20 minutes and are on a first come, first serve basis.
Baseball Canada Cup
Legacy Dodge Field at Shell Place:
August 5th 10am, 11:30am, 1pm, 2:30pm, 4pm
August 6th 7:30am, 9am, 10:30am, 12pm, 1:30pm
Ross Hennigar Field:
August 5th :10am, 11:30am, 1pm, 2:30pm
August 6th : 8:30am, 10:00am, 11:30am, 1:00pm
LIVE STREAM
The Host Committee has worked with a local company (Neville Productions) to provide live stream viewing for the Baseball Canada Cup Championship:
https://www.youtube.com/@NevilleVideoProductions
TEAM PHOTOGRAPHY
Team Photography will take place prior to the Opening Ceremonies on Tuesday, August 6th at Legacy Dodge Field at Shell Place. At the indicated time, the team should be at the entrance to Legacy Dodge Field, lined up in height order (shortest to tallest). All teams are required to wear their uniforms including cleats for their team photography session.
| TIME | TEAM | TIME | TEAM |
| 4:30PM | Alberta | 5:00PM | Ontario |
| 4:35PM | British Columbia | 5:05PM | Prince Edward Island |
| 4:40PM | Manitoba | 5:10PM | Quebec |
| 4:45PM | New Brunswick | 5:15PM | Saskatchewan |
| 4:50PM | Newfoundland and Labrador | 5:20PM | Umpires & Scorekeepers |
| 4:55PM | Nova Scotia |
Team photos will conclude at approximately 5:25pm. Teams will be on field level by 5:40pm for Opening Ceremonies.
TRANSPORTATION
Local ground transportation is provided by the Host Committee and includes airport pick up/drop off, special event, practice, and game transportation between host hotels and the venues for players, coaches, and chef de missions. Teams are asked to provide your airport arrival and departure times to Jennifer Warwick as soon as they are confirmed. A transportation schedule will be shared with each team’s Chef de Mission prior to the championship. A review of each team’s final transportation schedule will be completed for the duration of the tournament on Tuesday during the Pre-Tournament meeting. For any transportation inquiries after the pre-tournament meeting, please contact:
Ryan Bartel – Golden Arrow Transportation Rep – 780.220.3613 or ryan@gabuses.com
Jennifer Warwick – Host Committee Co-Chair – 780.747.4843
* Reminder: No cleats on the busses J
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
The Quality Hotel and Conference Centre is offering a rate of $115 per night for a standard room, including breakfast, for guests attending Baseball Canada Cup.
https://www.choicehotels.com/reservations/groups/QU05K6
LOCAL RESTAURANT OFFERS FOR TEAMS & TOURISIM FORT MCMURRAY
Seventy Two Kitchen & Patio (This is located on site at MacDonald Island Park)
15% off all food & beverages for participants, officials, and parents (show championship accreditation at time of order)
Contact: 780.791.6933
TOURISIM FORT MCMURRAY
Fort McMurray Economic & Development is offering multiple discounts to local restaurants & activities including Surekha’s on the Snya, Urban Kitchen Table, Oil Sands Discovery Centre, and more. Information can be found at:
2024 Baseball Canada Cup Spectator Guide | Fort McMurray Wood Buffalo (fmwb.ca)
MERCHANDISE
There will be an opportunity to purchase Championship branded and Baseball Canada merchandise. Sales will occur throughout the event but will have limited stock.
A group, pre-order form for Championship merchandise will be shared with each team’s Chef de Mission. It is asked that team’s fill out this form and submit it “as a team” and not individually. Pre-Orders must be submitted by July 26th, 2024
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
TRANSPORTATION
Transportation has been arranged for Umpires. Once Umpires have been assigned by Baseball Canada, they are asked to contact the Host Committee’s Director of Umpires directly to discuss transportation details.
Director of Umpires: Marcus Erlandson 587.645.0755 or marcus.a.erlandson@gmail.com
UMPIRES MEETING
The umpires meeting will take place on August 6thh at 8:00pm at Shell Place Grand Ballroom.
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.
TOURNAMENT PASS INFORMATION – Baseball in Fort McMurray
PURCHASING PASSES
Baseball Canada Cup Championship passes are available for purchase now. Tournament passes can be purchased online at www.macdonaldisland.ca/events
Players, Coaches, and Chef de Missions will receive complimentary access to all games and special events.
Tournament passes, which include access to all games also include the Bronze Medal Game, Gold Medal Game, and Opening and Closing Ceremonies:
|
Tournament Passes |
Price |
|
Adult |
$79 |
|
Senior (60+) |
$59 |
|
Youth (7-17) |
$59 |
|
Children 6 & Under |
Free |
SINGLE GAME TICKETS
Single game tickets can be purchased for each game during Baseball Canada Cup. Single game tickets will go on sale the last week of July.
|
Single Day Tickets |
Wednesday – Saturday Price |
Sunday Price |
|
Adult |
$12 |
$17 |
|
Senior (60+) |
$10 |
$15 |
|
Youth (7-17) |
$10 |
$15 |
|
Children 6 & Under |
Free |
Free |
TOURNAMENT PASS ACCREDITATION PICK UP
Tournament passes will be available for pick up and/or purchase at MacDonald Island Park.
Any questions regarding Tournament Pass pickup for Ticketing can be sent to info@rrcwb.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
