COMPETITION VENUES
Clare Drake Arena
Ice Hockey, Swimming, Track & Field, Wrestling
87th Ave & 114th Street NW, Edmonton
Phone: 780-492-2327 (Customer Service Centre) or 780-492-3276 (Recreation Facility Operations)
Saville Community Sports Centre
Basketball, Curling, Tennis & Volleyball
11610 65 Avenue NW, Edmonton, AB. Phone Number: 780-492-1000
Foote Field
Football, Rugby & Soccer
11601 68 Avenue NW, Edmonton, AB. Phone Number: 780-492-6868
HOST HOTELS
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10135 100 street NW
Edmonton, ABÂ T6J 0N7
ph: 780.426.3636
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For reservations, please contact:
Maria Romero
T +1 780.493.8908
M +1 780.699.3041
maria.romero@westin.com
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4440 Gateway Blvd
Edmonton, AB T6H 5C2
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For reservations, please contact:
Veronica Abbott
cell: 780.222-9034
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11145 87 avenue
Edmonton, ABÂ T6G 0Y1
ph: 780.439.6060
fax: 780.433.4410
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For reservations, please contact:
Laura Ternan
780.431.4554
l.ternan@coasthotels.com
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VEHICLE RENTALS
The following companies are available through the Edmonton International Airport:
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Enterprise - (780) 980-2338
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Avis - 1.800.879.2847Â
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Budget - 1.800.661.7027Â
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Hertz - 1.800.263.0600Â
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Thrifty - 1.800.847.4389Â
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National - 1.800.227.7368Â
All car rental companies are located in the Parkade, Level P1 at the Edmonton International Airport.
PARKING
North (Main) Campus
Visiting team vehicles may park in any car park on campus at the regular daily and evening rates. For any questions or concerns regarding parking you can contact the Director of Parking Services at (780) 492-7275.
Rates vary by location: Monday-Friday 6:00am-4:30pm is $16.00 per day, 4:30pm-6:00am is $5.50 flat rate. Saturday-Sunday is $5.50 flat rate.
South Campus
Parking on south campus is limited. There is both free and paid parking on site. Visiting Team vehicles may park in the lots on South Campus. For questions regarding parking at South Campus, please contact Customer Service at (780) 492-1000 or refer to the map on the next page.
LRT RATES
LRT Fare Rates: $3.50 cash per single trip or $10.25 day pass
Buses: May park in any gravel lot that has space available. If open gravel lots are difficult to find, facility staff will assist in directing buses. Buses are unable to park overnight.
South Campus Map
MEDIA RELATIONS & CREDENTIALS
All Media should contact Connor Hood with the University of Alberta Sports Information Office at (780) 935-6276 / hood@ualberta.ca.Â
VISITING TEAM TICKETS
Tickets should be purchased online, in advance through www.betheroar.ca or by calling the Ticket Sales Office at (780) 492-2327. Single game tickets will be managed digitally through your Ticketmaster account.Â
Single Game (Bears Hockey, Football, Basketball, Volleyball)
CONFERENCE GAMES
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Conference
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GA Seating
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Club Seating (Reserved)
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Standard
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$20.00
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$24.00
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Senior
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$17.00
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$21.00
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Youth
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$13.00
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$17.00
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Family Pack
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$56.00
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$70.00
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Single Game (Bears Hockey, Football, Basketball, Volleyball)
PLAYOFFÂ GAMES
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Playoffs
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GA Seating
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Club Seating (Reserved)
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Standard
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$24
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$28
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Senior
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$21
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$25
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Youth
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$17
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$21
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Family Pack
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$70
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$72
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Global Kids in the Crowd Program
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GA Seating
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Conference
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$150
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Playoffs
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$200
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Group Rate (20+ tickets)
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MEDICAL SERVICES INFORMATION
TO:Â University Head Therapists & Medical Staff of Visiting Teams
The following information will clarify the medical and therapy services available during your stay at The University of Alberta. Should you have any questions, please contact our Varsity Health Staff by phone or E-mail. Contact information is listed below. We look forward to hosting you and your team on the University of Alberta campus.
Field Services Provided
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A UA Host Therapist (may be student-kinesiologist or Athletic Therapist) will discuss the appropriate emergency action plan and protocol with the visiting medical staff prior to competition time.
At scheduled CW conference competitions, UA Host Medical & Therapy staff will act as a First Responder, to assist visiting medical staff and athletes. There will be no host medical staff or services during visiting team practices unless communicated. Site Facility Staff will assist in EAP management in event of emergency.
A physician will be on-site for all CW competitions for men’s ice hockey, men’s football, women’s rugby and wrestling. UA Varsity-therapist will be on site for CW conference competitions.
If you do not have a dedicated medical representative or team therapist travelling with your team, notify us prior to your arrival as we would then be acting as your team’s medical representative and/or assist in pre-game prep & post-game management. Fees assessed for providing any of the above listed coverage for any team or any conference (based on Canada West Policy) will be forwarded to your institution regardless of whether medical services are utilized or not.
All supplies must be provided by the visiting team or a charge back of supplies used will apply. Any supply requests should go to On-site therapist.
Should emergency transport to the Hospital be required, the EAP will outline the protocol via ambulance transport. UA will not be responsible for any charges associated with emergency transportation of visiting athletes, team staff or spectators.
For Non-emergency transportation, the EAP will outline services (taxi) to assist the transport of a visiting athlete – these transportation costs will be the responsibility of the visitor requesting (visiting athlete or team member) payable at time of service provided. UA Hosting medical staff will not personally transport anyone who is ill or injured.
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Emergency Equipment
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Emergency equipment will be provided at each venue site and available to visiting athletes in the event of an emergency. The host therapist will review the list and location of supplies prior to competition. Cost of any supplies used or taken (including crutches) will be charged to the athlete and/or university (paid upon taken). A Summary of the list of equipment may include: Crutches; Quick & Speed splints (small); Blanket; Oxygen; AED; Scoop & Spine board with accessories; additional wound care supplies.Â
Emergency telephone access at facility desk at all sites; Cell phones on site.
Ice & ice bags onsite at competition venues
Water will be supplied to visiting teams (no cups or water bottles supplied).
Any costs associated with destruction of any equipment due to vandalism or misuse will be billed to the visiting team Athletics Program.
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COVID Protocol
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With the on-going changes to provincial health regulations, please refer to this link for the most recent updates (Alberta.ca/COVID)
Masks are required in all indoor facilities unless participating in high intensity physical activity. This on-campus requirement includes coaches and staff.
If a member of the team is feeling ill, please do not come to campus and review the Province of Alberta’s self assessment tool (https://myhealth.alberta.ca/Journey/COVID-19/Pages/COVID-Self-Assessment.aspx)
Please call Health Link (811) for further guidance. Out of Province Toll Free: 866-408-5465
U of A will follow the hosting recommendations for the Sport-Specific mitigation considerations
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Recovery Facilities and/or Training Rooms
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Visiting therapists may have access to Site training rooms or to a prep/therapy space pending hosting volume (Locations: VanVliet Complex for ice hockey, wrestling, track & field, swimming; Foote Field for football, rugby, soccer; Saville Centre for court sports, tennis, curling).  Team prep & taping space will be outlined upon arrival – ie tables in the hallway, competition site or classroom. If you are new to a facility, contact the Varsity Health Staff for updates upon arrival. In the event that there may be space conflicts, availability to the training rooms may change, but an alternative location or space will be set up for visiting teams.
Each training room has limited supplies and equipment, including taping tables.
Team Towels to be signed out at facility services desk with personal I.D.
No access to cold (hydrotherapy) tubs, hot packs, or modalities.
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Clinical Services: Therapy or Physicians
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Access to Physicians is available for visiting athletes during their clinic hours is available by appointment only. Contact the host Varsity therapy staff if this service is required.
On campus, The Glen Sather Sports Medicine Clinic is a UA clinic that visiting athletes may access during regular operation hours.  Located in the Kaye Edmonton Clinic building, 11400 University Avenue, Level 2, the hours are Monday to Friday, 0800-1600 hours. There is no Direct access to Sports & Exercise Medicine Physicians, so contact UA Host Varsity Therapy staff. All athletes must present their Provincial Health Care Insurance number when registering and will be responsible for regular fees.
If a Physician is unavailable, Medi-centre Walk-in clinics can be accessed.
Visiting athletes who request treatment for their event at UA will require written notification from their Head Therapist. Costs incurred will be the responsibility of the visiting athlete.
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Physician Services at Events
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Physician is On-site at CW Competitions for the following competitions: Football, Mens Ice Hockey, Wrestling, Womens Rugby. All visiting athletes must present Provincial Health care numbers and complete the CW Injury Form. Residents with Quebec Health care will be asked to pay for Physician services in this province. Quebec residents will be required to submit to Quebec Health individually.
The on-site physician will be introduced to the visiting medical staff and will communicate how to access during the competition. For further assistance, speak directly with on-site physician or UA therapy staff.
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Injury Communication
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CW Injury Report Form will be used for any athlete reviewed while at UA. Visiting athletes should take this information back to their institution (can take a picture), or can ask for a copy upon request.Â
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Local Hospitals
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University of Alberta Hospital (address: 114 Street & 87 Avenue) emergency department for medical or dental emergency. Note: There are other emergency hospitals or after-hours emergent care centres in the city that athletes may be transported to.
For Non-emergency transportation, the EAP will outline services (taxi) to assist your athlete in transportation. Costs will be the responsibility of the visiting athlete/team.
A copy of the nearest Medi-centre (Clinics – Medicentres) is available from host therapist (www.medicentres.com)
After-hours Emergent Care Centres:Â A list of the emergent care centres and the wait times can be found at: https://www.albertahealthservices.ca/waittimes/waittimes.aspx
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Medi-centres and After-hours Emergent Care Centres
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Pharmacy near-by
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Shoppers Drug Mart Open 24 hours, Whyte Av & 109 St.
8210-109 Street, Edmonton AB, phone: 780-433-2424
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Important Phone Numbers
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Local Medical Emergency Access:Â 911
Health Advice: Call Health Link by dialing 811 for advice from a registered nurse 24/7. https://www.albertahealthservices.ca/assets/healthinfo/link/index.html
Campus Security: 780-492-5050
University of Alberta Hospital 24 Hour Emergencies: 8440-112 Street, Edmonton. Phone: 780-407-6662
 Athletic Director Ian Reade:
Email_Ian.Reade@ualberta.ca; Â Â Â Â Â Phone_780.554.4658
UA Varsity Health Staff (contact as per sport location)
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Head Therapist: Joan Matthews-White
Location:Â FOOTE FIELD
Email: joan.matthewswhite@ualberta.ca
Cell:Â 780-914-7251
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Assistant AT:Â TJ Mussbacher
Location: VAN VLIET COMPLEX
Email: tjm4@ualberta.ca
Cell: 780-970-1077
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Assistant AT:Â Brennan Mahon
Location: SAVILLE CENTRE
Email: bmahon@ualberta.ca
Cell: 780-975-7597
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Edmonton Taxi Services
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Co-Op Taxi 780-425-2525
Yellow Cab 780-462-3456
Capital Taxi 780-423-2425
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PRACTICE TIMES (SPORT COURT)
Volleyball
NOTE: The following times are in effect for the Winter 2025 semester.
Friday
9:00am - 10:00am -Â Visiting Men
10:00am - 11:00am - Golden Bears
11:00am - 12:00pm -Â Pandas
12:00pm - 1:00pm - Visiting Women
Saturday
9:00am - 10:00am - Visiting Men
10:00am - 11:00am - Bears
11:00am - 12:00pm - Visiting Women
12:00pm - 1:00pm - Pandas
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Basketball
Practice times for Friday Games (Saville Community Sports Centre – Competition Gym)
Fridays
10:00am-11am (Women's visiting team practice)
11:00am-12:pm (Pandas practice)
12:00pm-1:00pm (Men's visiting team practice)
1:00pm-2:00pm (Bears practice)
Saturdays - the same order but starts one hour earlier
9:00am - 10:00am (Women's visiting team practice)
10:00am - 11:00am Pandas practice
11:00am - 12:00pm (Men's visiting team practice)
12:00pm - 1:00pm (Bears practice)
LOCKER ROOMS
***Although team rooms are dedicated and secure, break-ins have occurred in our team rooms. Teams are advised NOT to leave any valuables in the team locker room during your games as theft may occur. It is recommended that valuable items are brought to the bench area during your game.
North (Main) Campus - Visiting team rooms may be available. The assigned locker room number and a key or code can be obtained from the Facility Services desk (1-241 Van Viet Complex) if your event is being held in the main gym.Â
General Locker Room Access: Athletes can access the general locker room by producing team and school ID at time of entering the locker room.
Hansen Fitness and Lifestyle Centre: Athletes can access the Hansen Fitness and Lifestyle Centre access by producing team and school ID at time of entering fitness centre.Â
South Campus (Saville Community Sport Centre) - Visiting team rooms are available and will be assigned to each team for the duration of the weekend. The team rooms do have full lockers but locks are not provided on site. When a team arrives on site, the assigned locker room and respective access code will be available at the Customer Service Desk located in the main foyer of the Saville Community Sport Centre. Visiting teams will be charged for any towels that are borrowed and not returned to University of Alberta facilities.
For Universiade Pavilion or Main Gym events, please contact (780) 492-2231.Â
For Saville Community Sport Centre events, please contact (780) 492-1000.Â
For events held at the Clare Drake Ice Arena, please contact (587) 988-0705.Â
For Foote Field events, please contact (780) 492-6868.Â
GAME/MATCH SCORE CLOCK COUNTDOWNS
CLOCK COUNTDOWN
99:59 - Countdown start at 5:00pm
20 mins - Warm-up
0 mins - Teams leave ice
20 mins - Ice Flooded
0 mins - National Anthem & Intros at 7:00pm
Opening Face off at 7:07pm
First Intermission (16 mins)
Second Intermission (16 mins)
If promotional activities are planned, intermissions could be 18 minutes. Teams will be notified prior to the start of the game.
CLOCK COUNTDOWN
60:00 - Countdown start at 6pm or 1pm
35Â mins - Warm-up
20 mins - Teams leave ice
20 mins - Ice Flooded
0 mins - National Anthem & Intros at 7pm/2pm
Opening Face off 7 mins after the hour
First Intermission (16 mins)
Second Intermission (16 mins)
If promotional activities are planned, intermissions could be 18 minutes. Teams will be notified prior to the start of the game.
FRIDAY - TIP OFF AT 6:07pm & 8:07pm
SATURDAY - TIP OFF AT 5:07pm & 7:07pm
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PANDAS CLOCK COUNTDOWN
60:00 - Countdown starts @ 5pm or 4pm
20:00 - warm up
2:00 - 2 minute warning
0:00 Warm up ends @ 6pm or 5pm
0:00 National Anthem
6:07pm or 5:07pm - Tip off
12 minute Half time break
2 minute warning
GOLDEN BEARSÂ CLOCK COUNTDOWN
End of Pandas game countdown starts
20 mins - warm up
2 mins - 2 minute warning
0 mins - warm up ends
0 mins - National Anthem
Tip off
 12 minute Half time break
2 minute warning
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FRIDAY - MATCH START 6:07PM & ~ 7:30PM
SATURDAY - MATCH START 5:07PM & ~ 6:30PM
PANDAS CLOCK COUNTDOWN
20 mins - start of official warm up
15 mins - coin toss
10 mins - five and five begin
0 mins - National Anthem & Intros
GOLDEN BEARSÂ CLOCK COUNTDOWN
20 mins - Start of official warm up
15 mins - coin toss
10Â mins - five and five begins
0 mins - National Anthem & Intros
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KICKOFF - 5 MINS AFTER THE HOUR
95 mins - warm up starts on clock
6 mins - team introductions begin
4 mins - officials / coin toss
2 mins - National Anthem
NOTE: Visiting team coaches will be advised of any ceremonial or promotional game day events or changes to the above protocol by University of Alberta Event Staff prior to competition. Event Staff will ensure promotional events will not interfere with game play or warm up.
Countdown is subject to change if game is televised - information will be circulated to these teams in advance
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20 mins - warm up
0:00 - coin toss and teams walk out
Team introductions
National Anthem
Kick off
CONTACT LISTS
ATHLETICS STAFF CONTACT INFORMATION
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Leah Pezer |
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Associate Director
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Katie Spriggs
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780.492.7995
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Associate Director
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Vang Ioannides
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780.492.5603
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Associate Director
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Tawana McLeod
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780.492.3534
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Associate Director - Events | Marketing | Sponsorship
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Jon Krywulak
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780.492.6933
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Event & Media Production Coordinator
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Brad Hamilton
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780.492.2591
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Event Operations Associate
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Kimberley Lo
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780.492.5311
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Sports Information
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Connor Hood
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780.935.6276
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Administrative Assistant
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Stacey Wickman
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780.492.3365
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Travel Coordinator
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Sharon Kaminecki
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780.492.5529
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Head Athletic Therapist
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Joan Matthews-White
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780.492.3466
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Glen Sather Sports Medicine Clinic
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780.407.5160
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Facility Services Sales Office
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780.492.3276
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Customer Service Sales Office
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780.492.2231
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Saville Community Sports Centre
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780.492.1000
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Clare Drake Arena
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780.492.3569
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Foote Field
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780.492.6868
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ATHLETICS COACHING STAFF CONTACT INFORMATION
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Basketball - Pandas
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Scott Edwards
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scott.edwards@ualberta.ca
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780.492.1034
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Basketball - Golden Bears
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Barnaby Craddock
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barnaby.craddock@ualberta.ca
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780.492.1036
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Curling
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Rob Krepps
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rob.krepps@ualberta.ca
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780.492.2222
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Cross Country
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Sean Baynton
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sean.baynton@ualberta.ca
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780.492.4125
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Football - Golden Bears
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Chris Morris
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chris.morris@ualberta.ca
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780.492.7113
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Connor Hood |
hood@ualberta.ca |
780.935.6276 |
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Hockey - Pandas
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Darren Bilawchuk |
dbilawch@ualberta.ca
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780.908.1514
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Hockey - Golden Bears
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Ian Herbers
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iherbers@ualberta.ca
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780.492.1038
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Rugby - Pandas
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Matt Parrish
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mparrish@ualberta.ca
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780.417.3815
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Soccer - Pandas
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Kristyn Shapka
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kshapka1@ualberta.ca
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780.887.0154
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Soccer - Golden Bears
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Martin Fenger-Andersen
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fengeran@ualberta.ca
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780.970.1679
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Swimming
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Paul Birmingham
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swimming@ualberta.ca
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780.996.7538 |
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Tennis
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Russ Sluchinski
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russ.sluchinski@ualberta.ca
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780.492.1045
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Track & Field
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Wes Moerman
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wes.moerman@ualberta.ca
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780.492.5097
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Volleyball - Pandas
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Laurie Eisler
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laurie.eisler@ualberta.ca
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780.492.2828
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Volleyball - Golden Bears
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Brock Davidiuk
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davidiuk@ualberta.ca
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780.233.6541
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Wrestling
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Owen Dawkins
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odawkins@ualberta.ca
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780.492.1507
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