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CDSA ’ S MAIN GOAL WITH THE CDG IS: The CDG don ’ t only have a ‘ competition ’ component like the World Championships or Deaflympics, but also to participate in a friendly atmosphere, to meet other Deaf / hard of hearing athletes from other provinces and to lead an active lifestyle. Most importantly, to have fun!

TIMELINES – CDSA AGM 2018 TO PRESENT  Developed the Memo of Understanding (MOU) agreement between CDSA and 2020 CDG  Received the survey data to lead the decisions on a list of sport events  Developed the individual/team requirements including the medal counts  Developed the 2020 CDG Sponsorship Package  Submitted the grant proposals to Alberta Culture and Tourism & Alberta Sport Connection  Decided the registration costs based on grants  Developed the online registration forms  Developed the Technical rules documents for each sports  Developed the booklet to list 2020 CDG information

GRANT PROPOSALS UPDATE Alberta Culture and Tourism (Deadline: October 1 st , 2018) – 1. Submitted on September 29, 2018 APPROVED for $75,000.00!!! Alberta Sport Connection (Deadline: April 1 st , 2019) – 2. Submitted on March 28, 2019

SPONSORSHIP PACKAGE UPDATE

SPONSORSHIP CONFIRMED: Note: Subject to change SPONSORSHIP IN PROGRESS:

THE INDIVIDUAL/TEAM REQUIREMENTS

ON-LINE REGISTRATION FORM Choose either English & French in the registration form  Two deadlines for registration due:  $200 before December 10, 2019 1. $275 before March 10, 2020 2. Submit a registration form for each individual athlete on your team. Enter a note at the bottom  of the form providing all members on the team. This is important for our tracking records and for individual name badges that will be provided which include athletes name and team sport. Responsibility of PDSAs (BCDSF, ADSA, SDSA, MDSA, ODSA, ASSQ): To submit all athletes  registration forms including athlete information, PDSA Coaches , PDSA Chef de Missions , and PDSA Chaperones. Responsibility of athletes, PDSA Coaches, PDSA Chef de Missions, and PDSA Chaperones from  British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, Ontario, and Quebec: If you are interested in registering an athlete please contact your PDSA to pass on your information and which sport you ’ d like to participate in. Responsibility of Canadian Deaf Sports Associations (CDSA) For New Brunswick, Nova Scotia,  and Prince Edward Island, Newfoundland and Labrador: To submit athletes registration forms. Responsibility of athletes from Newfoundland and Labrador, New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, and  Prince Edward Island , please contact CDSA at info@assc-cdsa.com to pass on your information and which sport you ’ d like to participate in.

OPENING CEREMONIES SAVILLE COMMUNITY SPORTS CENTRE – MAIN GYMNASIUM  Tuesday, May 12 @ 9 – 11 AM  Use 600 seats on west side (out of 2,500 seats) with platform and podium  Master of Ceremonies – John Maucere  Deaf Aboriginal prayer/dance  Flag bearers by ASD students  Athletes (1 Male & 1 Female) Oath  Presentations

CDSA SPORT AWARDS WEDNESDAY, MAY 13  Master of Ceremonies – Linda Cundy  8:30 PM – 9:30 PM after the curling games  Social at 9:30 PM to 11 PM  Location will be at Avonair Curling Club

JOHN MAUCERE SHOW THURSDAY, MAY 14 Signed the contract. It ’ s official!  Master of Ceremonies at Opening  Ceremony, Thursday night show, and 2 short skits at Closing Ceremonies Location will be at Garneau Theatre  (Art-deco style 1940 cinema seats 500 available for performances)

CLOSING CEREMONIES Blatchford Field Air Hanger  On-Site Portrait Station with free photo souvenirs  2 @ Front Projection Screen (7.5 ’ x 13 ’ )  4 @ 65 ” TV with Stand  4 @ 1200watt Line Array Speakers  Backwash up/Front Wash Light Package  Highlight Reel  John Maucere – 2 short skits  Finest Catering – Hors D ’ oeuvres provided by the venue

2020 CDG TENTATIVE SCHEDULE Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday May 11 May 12 May 13 May 14 May 15 May 16 Opening Ceremony Competition Competition Competition 9 AM -11 AM 9 AM -12 Noon 9 AM -12 Noon 9 AM -12 Noon (Saville) (Saville, Gateway, (Saville, Gateway, (Saville, Callingwood) Callingwood) Callingwood) Bowling 9 AM - Bronze, 10:30 AM – Gold Medal Presentation (Gateway) Sport Locations Bowling Practices Practices Competition Competition Badminton, Basketball, Curling (Gateway) 1 PM - 4 PM 1 PM - 4 PM 1 PM - 4 PM 1 PM - 4 PM Pickleball,Volleyball 10 AM - Bronze, (Avonair) (Saville, Gateway, (Saville, Gateway, (Saville, Gateway, 1 PM – Bronze 1 PM - Gold Callingwood) Callingwood) Callingwood) 3 PM – Gold Medal Presentation Curling (Saville) (Avonair) (Avonair) 4:30 PM Medal Presentation Hockey (Saville) (Callingwood) Curling Curling Curling Curling Badminton, Competition Competition Competition Competition Basketball, 1 PM,4 PM, 7 PM 9 AM, 1 PM, 4 PM, 9 AM, 1 PM, 4 PM 9 AM, 1 PM Pickleball, (Avonair) 7 PM (Avonair) (Avonair) Volleyball (Avonair) (Saville) Technical meeting Technical meetings CDSA Sport Awards The John Maucere Show Ice Hockey Closing Ceremony 6 PM -8 PM 6 PM -8 PM 8:30 PM – 9:30 PM 7 PM -9 PM 6 PM - Bronze, 5 PM – 1 AM for curling only All sports except curling Social Social 8 PM - Gold (Fort Edmonton Park) (Saville) (Saville) 9:30 PM – 11 PM 9 PM – 11 PM Medal Presentation (Avonair) (Garneau Theatre) (Callingwood)

FLAGS  Canada Deaf Games “ Torch ” Relay for the future of CDG hosting  Brass Indoor Flagpole with stands

REGISTRATION INCLUDES:  Opening Ceremony (Tuesday, May 12, 2020)  All Games Pass including Bronze & Gold Medal Games  CDSA Sport Awards (Wednesday, May 13, 2020)  The John Maucere Night Show (Thursday, May 14, 2020)  Closing Ceremony (Saturday, May 16, 2020)  Accommodation & Local Transportation  Hoodie Sweatshirt & T-Shirt  Program Book

HOODED SWEATSHIRT & T-SHIRT ATC ES Active Core Hooded Sweatshirt Adult ATC Pro Team Home & Away Jersey 100% polyester with wicking technology

ACCOMMODATION Thelma Chalifoux Hall (Athletes Village)  University of Alberta Conference Services has  confirmed our booking 150 rooms (twin) for 300 athletes, PDSA Coaches, PDSA Chef de Missions, and PDSA Chaperones from May 11 to 16 (6 nights stay) . The 2020 CDG Organizing Committee will take  care of accommodation costs. Final deadline for booking is March 10, 2020  Transportation will be provided.  Roommate request  Important Notes: If you choose not to stay at Thelma Chalifoux  Hall (Athletes Village), you will be responsible for the cost of your own accommodations and local transportation to/from the sporting venue. If number of people is more than 300, they will  have to pay for their own accommodation.

ACCOMMODATION  For CDSA Head Coaches, CDSA Team Managers, LSQ/Interpreters, CDSA Board & Staff : CDSA will be responsible for booking accommodations at the Delta South Edmonton hotel at CDSA's expense.  For CDSA Sport Representative : the 2020 CDG Organizing Committee will be responsible for booking accommodations at the Delta South Edmonton hotel at CDSA's expense.

TRANSPORTATION Athlete ’ s Village and sport venues  (Saville Community Sports Centre, Avonair Curling Club, Callingwood Twin Arenas, and Gateway Entertainment Centre). Provide the transportation from  Athlete ’ s Village to: Technical Meetings 1. Opening Ceremonies 2. CDSA Sport Awards 3. The John Maucere Show 4. Handtalk Bar Night 5. Closing Ceremonies 6.

TRANSPORTATION  15-Passenger Van Rentals: Delta South Edmonton hotel and sport venues  (Saville Community Sports Centre, Avonair Curling Club, Callingwood Twin Arenas, and Gateway Entertainment Centre). Provide the transportation from Delta South  Edmonton hotel to: Technical Meetings 1. Opening Ceremonies 2. CDSA Sport Awards 3. The John Maucere Show 4. Handtalk Bar Night 5. Closing Ceremonies 6.

ELIGIBILITY: Hearing Loss Participation in the competition is restricted to athletes that are Deaf and/or hard of hearing. To the contrary of the International Committee of Sports for the Deaf (ICSD) that restricts participation for athletes with a hearing loss of at least 55 decibels, we encourage all participants that are Deaf and/or hard of hearing involved in the Deaf community to participate at the CDG. We leave the responsibility to PDSAs to explain to their participants if they are eligible or not of events sanctioned by the ICSD.

ACTION FOR PDSA:  Get busy to recruit the athletes for on-line registration!  Two deadlines for registration due: $200 before December 10, 2019 1. $275 before March 10, 2020 2. See you at 2020 CDG on May 2020 Thank you!