1. Welcome and Congratulations!
Now you are on to
Winnipeg
May 29 - June 3, 2017

3. Skills Canada National Competition
As a follow up to the Skills Ontario Competition, the Skills Canada National Competition
Brings together over 500 secondary, post- secondary and apprenticeship students from all areas of Canada to compete in over 40 trade and technology contests in an Olympic-style event.

4. All confirmations will be emailed to each participant and advisor
Agenda Winnipeg
May 29-Departure Flights & Arrive at University dorms
May 30-Team Building Activity
May 31- Free time and Opening Ceremonies
June 1- Competition Day 1
June 2- Competition Day 2
June 3- Closing Ceremonies and return flights
All confirmations will be ed to each participant and advisor

5. University of Manitoba: Pembina Hall Residence
Each room is complete with its own private washroom and shower
Free wireless Internet is available throughout the entire building
Each of the ten residence floors has a lounge with a kitchenette, soft seating, and a flat screen HD television
The lounge on the 4th floor has a fully equipped kitchen for community use
Laundry facilities are located on the second floor.

6. University of Manitoba: Pembina Hall Residence
A one bedroom with private washroom
Room Features:
Single Bed (adjustable height) - 36" wide x 80" long
Stackable storage drawers - 3
Bookcase
Desk
Under-desk filing cabinet/drawer set
Desk chair
Storage drawer with padded seat
Washroom -- shower with shower door, sink/cabinet/mirror, and toilet

7. Team Building (May 30th)
12:00 noon – Team meeting and lunch at Pembina Hall
2:00 pm - Depart University with tool boxes for your Team Building Event
Registration and Drop off Tool Boxes
Team building scavenger hunt

8. Team Ontario Packages Include
Registration fees for National Competition
Return flights with Air Canada including all airport taxes
Baggage fees for maximum of 2 bags per person
Charter bus service to and from Winnipeg airport to University
Charter bus service to team building event
Pre-paid gratuities for all private buses used for Team Ontario
5 nights accommodation at the Pembina Hall including all taxes and service charges
Breakfast daily including tax and gratuity
Team Building day on May 30th including Lunch
Welcome Reception and Opening Ceremony
Team Ontario shirt, Flags and Bam Bams
Closing Award Ceremony

9. Toolbox
To ensure that toolboxes are correctly located in each event site for contest start time and security purposes, toolboxes must be securely packed in appropriate containers and must have labels clearly stating the following (your labels are in the Skills registration package): Competitor’s name Province / Territory Contest Number Contest Name Failure to comply with this labeling system may mean that toolboxes will not be accepted at the Registration. Toolboxes must be labeled properly before Skills Canada – Winnipeg takes possession and responsibility for the toolboxes.

10. Toolbox
Air Canada baggage allowances. All Bags are now charged a fee so please pack conservatively.
Max. weight per bag: 23kg (50lb) Max. linear dimensions per bag: 158 cm (62in)
For an extra fee we can take bags up to the following weight and size, but not over that.
Overweight bag: for bags between 23-32kg (50-70lb) Oversized bag: between cm (63-115in)
Any bags/tool boxes over these sizes and weights cannot go on the flight with you and must go cargo and will arrive in 2 to 3 days…… much too late for your competition.

11. Total Cost of Prepaid Packages
Competitor’s and Advisor’s single rooms: $
Airfare for some locations may be additional cost

12. Skills Canada Form FAX TO 519-749-6322 (Skills Canada – Ontario)
by Friday, May 5th
before 5pm
TO CONFIRM YOUR REGISTRATION
ON TEAM ONTARIO

13. Contact Information
Complete Goligers Booking Form online at the Team Ontario webpage
Send travel questions to:
Goliger’s TravelPlus
by Friday, May 5th
before 5 pm
TO CONFIRM YOUR Travel Arrangements
ON TEAM ONTARIO

14. Terms and Procedures for Bookings
BOTH the SCNC Registration Form and the Goligers online booking form MUST be completed in order to confirm your participation on Team Ontario by Friday, May 5th
A limited number of rooms are available for our Team Ontario group
It is essential that you contact Goliger’s TravelPlus to confirm your travel package
This is done separately from your SCNC registration with the Skills office and is due by Friday, May 5th
As a competitor, you MUST arrive on May 29th (please contact Janet Goliger’s TravelPlus for assistance with your reservations)

15. Contact Information
Janet McVeigh
(519) ext 201
(800)
Please Visit the Team Ontario webpage as soon as possible to review all these details and complete your registration