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Table of Contents Introduction ......................................................................................1 Flash — The TO2015 Press Operations Extranet ............................................................2 About the Pan American/Parapan American Games .....................................................2 About the Organizing Committee......................................................................................3

Press Accreditation .........................................................................4 Eligibility................................................................................................................................4 Accreditation Expression of Interest — Pan American Games......................................4 Use of a Pre-Valid Card as an Entry Document to Canada............................................5 Press Accreditation — Parapan American Games ..........................................................6 Press Accreditation Access ................................................................................................7 High-Demand Events ..........................................................................................................8

Press Accommodation.....................................................................9 Hotel Rating System ...........................................................................................................9 Room Types ...........................................................................................................................9 Room Prices .........................................................................................................................9 Accessibility ..........................................................................................................................9 Incidentals ............................................................................................................................10 Check-in/Check-out Time....................................................................................................10 Online Portal Reservation System .....................................................................................10 Availability ............................................................................................................................10 Key Dates in the Reservation and Payment Process — Pan Am Games .....................10 Deadline ................................................................................................................................10 Payment ................................................................................................................................11 Press Accommodation Hotels – Pan American Games ..................................................12 Downtown Toronto Hotels ..................................................................................................................................... 12 Zone-based Press Hotels .................................................................................................................................... 14

Key Dates in the Reservation and Payment Process – Parapan Am Games...............18 Deadline ................................................................................................................................18 Summary of Press Accommodation Prices and Amenities ............................................18 Pan Am Games Press Accommodations...........................................................................19 Parapan Am Games Press Accommodations ..................................................................20

Press Rate Card ...............................................................................21 Overview ................................................................................................................................21 Normal Ordering Period ......................................................................................................21 Late Ordering Period ...........................................................................................................21

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Technology.............................................................................................................................21 Internet Overview..................................................................................................................21 Internet Products .................................................................................................................22 Main Press Centre — free wireless internet....................................................................................................... 22 TO2015 internet access account........................................................................................................................ 22 Internet access drop............................................................................................................................................... 22 Internet service with static IP address............................................................................................................... 22 INFO 2015 account ............................................................................................................................................... 22 Dedicated networking/VLAN............................................................................................................................... 22

Parapan American Games Press Rate Card ....................................................................22 Main Press Centre Private Office Space — Pan American Games ..............................23 MPC private office space — Parapan Am Games ....................................................................................... 24

Parking at Venues ................................................................................................................24 Overview..................................................................................................................................................................... 24 Vehicle access and parking permits.................................................................................................................. 24

Customs, Press Freight and Shipping ...........................................25 Customs Broker.....................................................................................................................25 Temporary Goods..................................................................................................................25 Canada Border Services Agency.........................................................................................26 Goods and Services Tax, Provincial Sales Tax and Harmonized Sales Tax....................26 Medical Devices and Prescriptions.....................................................................................26 Tobacco Products..................................................................................................................27 Alcoholic Beverages Accompanying Travellers.................................................................27 Wireless Telecommunications and Broadcasting Equipment..........................................27 Mobile Phones.......................................................................................................................27

Main Press Centre — Pan American Games ................................28 Main Lobby ...........................................................................................................................29 MPC Press Workroom .........................................................................................................29 MPC Press Conferences.......................................................................................................31

Main Press Centre — Parapan American Games ........................32 Photo Services .................................................................................34 The Photo Vest: Supplemental Accreditation for Photographers..................................34 Photographers’ Undertaking ..............................................................................................35 Spectrum Management (Frequency Coordination)..........................................................35 Remote Cameras..................................................................................................................35 Photo Services Centre at the MPC – Pan Am Games ....................................................35 Photo Services during the Parapan Am Games ..............................................................35

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Media Transportation ......................................................................36 Overview ................................................................................................................................36 TORONTO 2015 Media Transportation System...............................................................37 Network..................................................................................................................................38 Accommodation Transportation ........................................................................................39 Arrivals and Departures.......................................................................................................39 Public Transportation ..........................................................................................................40 Transportation Schedules....................................................................................................40 Parapan Am Games Media Transportation.......................................................................40

Venue Press Operations...................................................................41 Overview of Venue Zones ....................................................................................................43

CIBC Pan Am Park Zone ................................................................45 Exhibition Centre..................................................................................................................47 Pan Am Games: volleyball — indoor volleyball, handball, roller sports — figure skating, racquetball and squash............................................................................................................................................................... 47

Chevrolet Beach Volleyball Centre......................................................................................48 Pan Am Games: beach volleyball ..................................................................................................................... 48

Exhibition Stadium...............................................................................................................48 Pan Am Games: rugby sevens .......................................................................................................................... 48

Toronto Coliseum..................................................................................................................49 Pan Am Games: gymnastics — artistic gymnastics, rhythmic gymnastics, trampoline .................... 49

Ontario Place West Channel ..............................................................................................50 Pan Am Games: waterski & wakeboard, aquatics — open water swimming, triathlon, cycling — road cycling, athletics — race walk, athletics — marathon ................................................................................... 50 Parapan Am Games: cycling — road cycling ................................................................................................. 50

Downtown Zone ................................................................................51 Pan Am Ceremonies Venue ................................................................................................51 Pan Am Opening and Closing Ceremonies ................................................................................................... 51

Varsity Stadium ...................................................................................................................52 Pan Am Games: archery ...................................................................................................................................... 52 Parapan Am Games: archery ............................................................................................................................. 52

Pan Am/Parapan Am Fields ...............................................................................................53 Pan Am Games: field hockey ............................................................................................................................. 53 Parapan Am Games: football 5-a-side and football 7-a-side ................................................................. 53

Ryerson Athletic Centre ......................................................................................................54 Pan Am Games: basketball ................................................................................................................................ 54 Parapan Am Games: wheelchair basketball .................................................................................................. 54

Royal Canadian Yacht Club ................................................................................................55 Pan Am Games: sailing ....................................................................................................................................... 55

Nathan Phillips Square........................................................................................................55 Parapan Am Games Closing Ceremony ........................................................................................................ 55

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East Zone ..........................................................................................56 Abilities Centre ....................................................................................................................56 Parapan Am Games: boccia, judo .................................................................................................................... 56

Angus Glen Golf Club ..........................................................................................................57 Pan Am Games: golf ............................................................................................................................................ 57

CIBC Pan Am/Parapan Am Aquatics Centre and Field House .....................................58 Pan Am Games: aquatics — diving, swimming, synchronized swimming, fencing, modern pentathlon, roller sports — speed skating .............................................................................................................................. 58 Parapan Am Games: swimming, sitting volleyball ....................................................................................... 58

Atos Markham Pan Am/Parapan Am Centre ..................................................................59 Pan Am Games: aquatics — water polo, badminton, table tennis ........................................................... 59 Parapan Am Games: table tennis ..................................................................................................................... 59

President’s Choice Ajax Pan Am Ballpark .......................................................................60 Pan Am Games: baseball, softball ................................................................................................................... 60

Oshawa Sports Centre ........................................................................................................61 Pan Am Games: boxing, weightlifting .............................................................................................................. 61

University of Toronto Scarborough Tennis Centre ...........................................................61 Parapan Am Games: wheelchair tennis .......................................................................................................... 61

North Zone ........................................................................................62 CIBC Pan Am/Parapan Am Athletics Stadium ...............................................................62 Pan Am Games: athletics .................................................................................................................................... 62 Parapan Am Games: Opening Ceremony, athletics .................................................................................... 62

Canadian Tennis Centre ......................................................................................................63 Pan Am Games: tennis ........................................................................................................................................ 63

Caledon Pan Am Equestrian Park .....................................................................................63 Pan Am Games: equestrian — dressage, eventing and jumping ............................................................. 63

Pan Am Cross-Country Centre ...........................................................................................64 Pan Am Games: equestrian — eventing (cross-country) ............................................................................ 64

Pan Am Shooting Centre ....................................................................................................65 Pan Am Games: shooting — pistol, rifle, shotgun ......................................................................................... 65

Hardwood Mountain Bike Park ..........................................................................................66 Pan Am Games: cycling — mountain bike ...................................................................................................... 66

Minden Wild Water Preserve ..............................................................................................67 Pan Am Games: canoe/kayak — slalom ......................................................................................................... 67

West Zone .........................................................................................68 CIBC Hamilton Pan Am Soccer Stadium ..........................................................................68 Pan Am Games: football (soccer) ..................................................................................................................... 68

Mississauga Sports Centre .................................................................................................69 Pan Am Games: judo, karate, taekwondo, wrestling .................................................................................... 69 Parapan Am Games: goalball, powerlifting, wheelchair rugby ................................................................. 69

Centennial Park Pan Am BMX Centre ..............................................................................70 Pan Am Games: cycling — BMX ........................................................................................................................ 70

Pan Am Bowling Centre ......................................................................................................71 Pan Am Games: bowling ..................................................................................................................................... 71

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Cisco Milton Pan Am/Parapan Am Velodrome ................................................................72 Pan Am Games: cycling – track cycling .......................................................................................................... 72 Parapan Am Games: cycling – track cycling ................................................................................................. 72

Milton Roads — Time Trials.................................................................................................72 Pan Am Games: cycling — individual time trial ............................................................................................. 72 Parapan Am Games: cycling — individual time trial .................................................................................... 72

Royal Canadian Henley Rowing Course ............................................................................73 Pan Am Games: rowing ....................................................................................................................................... 73

Welland Pan Am Flatwater Centre ....................................................................................74 Pan Am Games: canoe/kayak — sprint ........................................................................................................... 74

Training Venues ................................................................................75 CIBC Pan Am/Parapan Am Athletes’ Village...................................................................75 Parapan Am Games Athletes’ Village Access ..................................................................75

Games News Service on INFO 2015 .............................................76 INFO 2015 Content Overview.............................................................................................76

General Information.........................................................................77 Accessibility ..........................................................................................................................77 Alcohol ..................................................................................................................................77 Arriving in Toronto ...............................................................................................................77 Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ).................................................................................................... 77 The Terminal Link train ................................................................................................................................. 78 In the YYZ terminals ...................................................................................................................................... 78 Ground transportation to/from Toronto Pearson International Airport............................................ 78 Public transport to downtown Toronto – TTC bus routes...................................................................... 78 Union Pearson Express.................................................................................................................................. 79 Taxis, limousines and pre-arranged services .......................................................................................... 79 Public transportation to cities other than Toronto.................................................................................. 79 Out-of-town shuttle services ....................................................................................................................... 79 VIA Rail at Union Station (downtown Toronto)................................................................................................ 79 Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport.......................................................................................................................... 79

Banking, Currency and Sales Tax .......................................................................................80 Goods and services tax ........................................................................................................................................ 81

Driving in Ontario ................................................................................................................81 Electricity ..............................................................................................................................81 Emergency Services (911) ...................................................................................................81 Location of Toronto, Time Zone ..........................................................................................81 Measurements (Metric System)..........................................................................................84 Smoking Regulations...........................................................................................................84 Tipping...................................................................................................................................84 Telephones ............................................................................................................................85 Toronto Public Transit .........................................................................................................85

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GO Transit..............................................................................................................................85 Weather ................................................................................................................................85 Tourism Information ............................................................................................................86 Tourism resources .................................................................................................................................................. 86

TO2015 Press Operations Contacts .................................................................................86 Glossary ................................................................................................................................87 General ...................................................................................................................................................................... 87 Venues ....................................................................................................................................................................... 87

TORONTO 2015 Pan Am/Parapan Am Games Fast Facts ............................................89

All dollar figures in this publication are in Canadian currency. All times are in 24-hour clock format. The information in this publication reflects the current plans as of September 1, 2014, and is subject to change as the planning continues.

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Introduction Greetings from Toronto, We are less than one year away from the summer of 2015, when Toronto will welcome the Americas to a great festival of sport and culture taking place in communities across the region we call the Greater Golden Horseshoe and stretching along the shores of Lake Ontario. Our Press Operations team continues to make progress as we prepare the services and facilities to assist you with your coverage plans of the TORONTO 2015 Pan American/Parapan American Games. This Press Services and Facilities Guide provides an overview of what’s planned for the accredited written and photographic press and non-rights-holding broadcasters. This guide also contains important information and deadlines about a variety of topics, including accreditation, accommodation, Rate Card photo services and Venue Media Centres. Whether it’s the soccer stadium in Hamilton, the flatwater centre in Welland, the basketball court in downtown Toronto or the aquatics centre in Scarborough, our goal is to provide you with the essential services and workspaces at more than 30 sport venues to help you tell the Pan Am and Parapan Am Games story. Both Games will have Main Press Centres in central locations. To keep up-to-date on the latest planning information, I encourage you to visit Flash — the TO2015 Press Operations extranet. We want to hear from you. Send us an email at [email protected]. We look forward to seeing you in Toronto next summer!

Cecil Bleiker Director, press operations, TO2015 

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Flash — The TO2015 Press Operations Extranet Flash — the TO2015 Press Operations extranet is the source of information to help you plan your coverage of the TORONTO 2015 Pan Am/Parapan Am Games. This extranet will be updated regularly with information, documents and forms as we continue to plan the services and facilities for accredited press, photographers and non-rights-holding broadcasters. Our goal is to make this a useful tool as you plan for the TORONTO 2015 Games. Contact Press Operations at [email protected] to request access to Flash.

About the Pan American/Parapan American Games The Pan American Games are the world’s third largest international multi-sport Games; they are only surpassed in size and scope by the Olympic Summer Games and the Asian Games. The first Pan American Games were held in Buenos Aires, Argentina, in 1951 and the inaugural Parapan American Games were held in Mexico City in 1999. Both the Pan Am and Parapan Am Games are held every four years for the athletes of the 41 PASO member nations, in the year preceding the Olympic and Paralympic Summer Games. While the Pan Am Games have been hosted in a dozen countries throughout the Americas, Canada has had the honour of hosting them twice: in 1967 and 1999 and both times in Winnipeg, Manitoba. The 2015 Pan Am/Parapan Am Games were awarded to Toronto on November 6, 2009, giving the province of Ontario its first international multi-sport event since the British Empire Games in 1930. Close to 7,000 athletes from across Central America, South America, the Caribbean and North America will compete in 36 Pan Am sports and 15 Parapan Am sports at the TORONTO 2015 Games. The Pan Am Games take place from July 10 to 26 and the Parapan Am Games from August 7 to 15.

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About the Organizing Committee The TORONTO 2015 Pan Am/Parapan Am Games Organizing Committee (TO2015) is tasked with managing and delivering the Games. It is working to bring some of the world’s best athletes and artists to the Greater Golden Horseshoe region, giving Ontarians a unique chance to be part of the action, and making the region a hub for sport. The TORONTO 2015 Games are funded by the Government of Canada, the Province of Ontario, as well as Lead Partner CIBC and other partners and sponsors. The TORONTO 2015 Pan American Games will take place July 10–26 and the Parapan American Games August 7–15. For more information about the Games, please visit TORONTO2015.org.

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Press Accreditation Press will be accredited for the TORONTO 2015 Games under the “E” category.

E

Journalist, blogger, editor, photographic editor who is employed or contracted by a world news agency, national agency, general daily newspaper, sports daily, sports magazine or periodical or sports internet site; independent/freelance journalist under contract; working holder of a professional press card. This category also includes journalists working for local, official and recognized news organizations in the Greater Toronto Area.

EP

Photographer meeting the same criteria as defined in the “E” category.

ENR

Member of a non-rights-holding radio and/or television, internet, mobile platform or other electronic medium organization.

Eligibility “E” category accreditations will be allocated to media professionals who meet the above criteria. Each person must be affiliated with one or several news organizations and his/her application must be validated by the news organization they represent and by the respective National Olympic Committee (NOC).

Accreditation Expression of Interest — Pan American Games TO2015 will be using an expression of interest process for press accreditation. This process will allow news organizations to register their intent to attend the Games. The collection and review process will involve TO2015 Press Operations and NOCs, but NOCs will make the final decision on individual press accreditation approvals. In the expression of interest, individuals or news organizations are to express interest in attending the Games directly to TO2015. This includes submitting requests for the number of accredited persons in each press category. Each individual or news organization must fill out a Press Accreditation Expression of Interest Form and submit it to TO2015. The online form is available on Flash — the TO2015 Press Operations extranet. Contact Press Operations at [email protected] for access to Flash or a PDF version of the form. This process will provide NOCs and TO2015 Press Operations with all the information required to appropriately assess each individual or organization’s request to attend the Games fairly and on their own merit. Only one form should be completed for each individual. TO2015 will collect the Press Accreditation Expression of Interest Forms and forward these requests to NOCs to make the final decision on press accreditation approvals. Once press accreditations are approved, NOCs work directly with each news organization to collect the data that will be submitted to TO2015 to process each accreditation.

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Press Accreditation Key Dates — Pan American Games Date

Activity

July 2014

TORONTO 2015 and NOCs launched Pan American Games press accreditation expression of interest on Flash — the TO2015 Press Operations extranet. Paper forms are also available in English, French and Spanish. Contact [email protected] for access to Flash or for a form.

November 1, 2014

TORONTO 2015 Pan Am Games press accreditation expression of interest period closes.

November and December 2014

As NOCs approve the expressions of interest, they will communicate the accreditation outcome to press organizations and individuals.

January 9, 2015

Application for accreditation period (press by name) begins for organizations approved by NOCs during the expression of interest phase.

April 17, 2015

Press accreditation submission deadline for press organizations attending the TORONTO 2015 Pan Am Games. All press data must be submitted by the NOCs to TO2015 by this date.

May–June 2015

TORONTO 2015 Pan Am Games accreditation processing period.

May 15, 2015

Distributing TORONTO 2015 Pan Am Games pre-valid cards to press organizations begins.

May 10, 2015 — 60 Pre-valid cards become valid entry visa to Canada for press organizations. days before the start of the TORONTO 2015 Pan Am Games June 25, 2015

Pre-valid cards become the Pan Am identity and accreditation card (PIAC). Accreditation validation services will be available at Toronto Pearson International Airport in Terminal 1 and Terminal 3 for international arrivals. Those arriving on domestic flights can validate their accreditation card at the Main Media Centre accreditation centre.

June 30, 2015

Main Media Centre Accreditation Centre opens.

July 10–26, 2015

TORONTO 2015 Pan American Games.

August 26, 2015

PIACs no longer valid as a visa.

Use of a Pre-Valid Card as an Entry Document to Canada In accordance with the Pan American Sports Organization (PASO), TO2015 and Citizenship and Immigration Canada, a pre-valid card (PVC), along with a valid passport, will serve as an official entry document to Canada. Individuals will be able to enter Canada using the temporary resident visa (TRV) process from May 10, 2015, to 23:59 on August 26, 2015, for a period of stay no longer than six months from the first entry. No additional entry visas will be required during this period. The pre-valid card will be valid for multiple entries, provided it is accompanied by a valid passport on each occasion.

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Press Accreditation — Parapan American Games TO2015 will also be using an expression of interest system for the Parapan American Games press accreditation process. This system will allow news organizations to register their intent for accreditation to attend the Games. The collection and review process will involve TO2015 Press Operations and National Paralympic Committees (NPCs), but NPCs will make the final decision on individual press accreditation approvals. This process will provide TO2015 Press Operations with essential planning information to assist in the delivery of press services and facilities for the Games. Date

Activity

July 2014

Parapan American Games Press Accreditation Expression of Interest Form is available on Flash — the TO2015 Press Operations extranet. (Same form as the Pan American Games press accreditation expression of interest).

November 1, 2014

Deadline for expression of interest from press organizations.

November and December 2014

TO2015 Press Operations works with NPCs to finalize press accreditations.

February 6, 2015

The online accreditation system (ACR system) opens for NPCs.

April 24, 2015

Application submission deadline for “E” category accredited press.

June 2015

TO2015 distributes pre-valid cards for the Parapan Am Games.

June 7, 2015

Pre-valid cards become valid entry visa to Canada for press organizations.

August 7, 2015

Opening Ceremony of the TORONTO 2015 Parapan Am Games.

September 14, 2015

Pan Am identity and accreditation card (PIAC) no longer valid as visa.

Sample of the Pan Am identity and accreditation card (PIAC)

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Press Accreditation Access Category Code

Description •

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Journalist, editor, photographic editor or • Zone 4 press areas for: blogger who is employed or contracted • All sport venues by a world news agency, national agency, general daily newspaper, sports daily, • Opening and Closing Ceremonies sports magazine or sports internet site or venue* periodical • Main Press Centre An independent freelance journalist under contract with a news organization • CIBC Pan Am/Parapan Am Athletes’ Village (with a guest pass) Photographer meeting the same criteria for category “E”

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Access

Member of a non-rights-holding radio, television or internet broadcasting organization

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Media transportation

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Zone 4 press areas for: •

All sport venues

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Opening and Closing Ceremonies venue*

•

Main Press Centre

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CIBC Pan Am/Parapan Am Athletes’ Village (with a guest pass)

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Media transportation

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Supplemental accreditation device required for photo positions — photo vest

•

Zone 4 press areas for all sport venues in compliance with News Access Rules, currently under development

•

CIBC Pan Am/Parapan Am Athletes’ Village in compliance with News Access Rules

•

Main Press Centre with audio/video equipment (press conference rooms, main workroom and common areas)

•

CIBC Pan Am Park in compliance with News Access Rules

•

Media transportation

Zone 4 will include areas such as the press tribunes or viewing areas, Venue Media Centres and mixed zones. *With a high-demand event press ticket, if necessary.

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High-Demand Events For some events, the demand for press access may exceed the venue’s capacity. In these cases, a press ticket may also be required to guarantee access to the press tribune. Seats will be assigned to press by TO2015 Press Operations, in consultation with National Olympic and Paralympic Committees.

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Press Accommodation Accommodation options for the accredited press will include a range of hotels in downtown Toronto and other Games competition zones. They have been selected for their standards of quality and service, access to public transit and proximity to the Main Press Centre. In addition to hotels, other press accommodation options, such as dormitory-style rooms, will be available. Media villages will not be used for the TORONTO 2015 Games. Transportation options will be available from the downtown press hotels to the Main Press Centre at CIBC Pan Am Park.

Hotel Rating System Accommodation is graded based on the international star-rating system. Hotels in the TORONTO 2015 press accommodation program are in the following categories: •

Four stars: outstanding comforts and a large variety of luxury amenities.

•

Three stars: clean and comfortable accommodation in a simple setting.

•

Two stars: clean and basic establishments with limited services.

Room Types The following is a summary of the room types available for the TORONTO 2015 Games. All room types are non-smoking. •

Single room: one bed for single occupancy or double occupancy.

•

Double room: two beds for single or double occupancy; additional charges will apply for triple or quadruple occupancy.

Room Prices Room prices are quoted in Canadian dollars (CAD) and are subject to the harmonized sales tax (HST) of 13%. Room rates are firm and non-negotiable. Room rates are quoted for single or double occupancy, depending on the property. Room rates include breakfast (for up to two people per room, depending on the property) and complimentary internet.

Accessibility TO2015 is dedicated to providing an accessible Games experience for all Games participants. Accessible hotels are noted in the descriptions. Please note your accessibility needs in your room requests.

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Incidentals Room prices do not include incidental charges such as food and beverage services, parking, local and long-distance calling, in-room services, laundry, dry cleaning, baggage handling and provision of audio/visual equipment. Accommodation properties will require a credit card upon arrival to guarantee coverage of any incidentals.

Check-in/Check-out Time Most hotels have a check-in time of 15:00 and a check-out time of 11:00. Press with flight arrival times prior to noon can request their rooms for the night prior, at their cost, to ensure access.

Online Portal Reservation System “E” category accredited press, photographers and non-rights-holding broadcasters will be eligible to participate in the TO2015 press accommodation program. All accommodation requests must be made through the online portal. Contact press operations at [email protected] for details about how to access and use the online portal. All accommodation requests entered into the portal will be listed as pending until an accommodation allocation agreement (AAA) has been signed and received by TO2015. Once a signed agreement is received, the request will be confirmed. Signed AAAs must be returned via email. Reservations will be based on current availability and will be on a first-come, first-served basis.

Availability There will be no minimum stay requirement for press hotels during the TORONTO 2015 Pan American Games. Hotels can be booked for any number of nights between July 1 and July 27, 2015.

Key Dates in the Reservation and Payment Process — Pan Am Games September 1, 2014

Online portal opens for “E” category accredited press, photographers and non-rights-holding broadcasters. Contact [email protected] for access details.

January 5, 2015

Deadline for initial reservation requests.

January 20, 2015

Deadline for press to return signed accommodation allocation agreement to TO2015.

March 15, 2015

Deadline for 100% of accommodation payment.

Deadline Press requesting rooms after the January 5, 2015, deadline may contact Press Operations at [email protected] for a list of hotels that may have rooms available. Please note that the rates quoted in this publication are only for rooms booked through TO2015 before the January 5, 2015 deadline.

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Payment Payments are to be made to TO2015 through the online portal, by electronic money transfer. Credit card payments will not be accepted.

Banking information Bank Name:

CIBC Commercial Banking

Bank Address:

Commerce Court Banking Centre, CCW 199 Bay Street Toronto, Ontario, Canada M5L 1G9

Account information Account Name:

Toronto Organizing Committee for the 2015 Pan/Parapan American Games

Account Address:

Corus Quay 25 Dockside Drive, 7th floor Toronto, Ontario, Canada M5A 0B5

Transit Number:

010

Branch Number:

00002

Bank Account:

8036314

Swift Code:

CIBCCATT

Please note that bank charges for wire transfers will be the responsibility of the press and not TO2015.

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International Living Learning Centre - Ryerson University T13.03.01E.AN

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Downtown Zone Eaton Chelsea  33 Gerrard Street West, Toronto, ON M5G 1Z4 chelsea.eatonhotels.com Centrally located within walking distance to the city’s thriving business and shopping centres, the Eaton Chelsea offers guests efficient and comfortable accommodation in the heart of the city. Experience all-day dining at the Market Garden, fresh local dishes at the Bb 33 Bistro and enjoy coffee or cocktails at the Tbar Lounge. The hotel is five kilometres from the Main Press Centre. The Eaton Chelsea also offers public laundry facilities, a business centre, pool and fitness centre. Courtyard Marriott Toronto Downtown  475 Yonge Street, Toronto, ON M4Y 1X7 marriott.com/hotels/travel/yyzcy-courtyard-toronto-downtown/ The Courtyard Marriott Downtown Toronto is the largest full-service Courtyard by Marriott hotel in the world. The amenities are endless, the location is ideal and the service is personable. The hotel is near Toronto’s best shopping in Bloor-Yorkville and the Eaton Centre. The Courtyard Marriott Downtown is 19 minutes from the Main Press Centre, six minutes from Varsity Stadium, four minutes from the Pan Am/Parapan Am Fields and two minutes from the Ryerson Athletic Centre. InterContinental Toronto Centre Hotel  225 Front Street West, Toronto, ON M5V 2X3 torontocentre.intercontinental.com/ Those who stay at the InterContinental Toronto Centre Hotel experience the vibrant energy of downtown Toronto. This property is steps away from the famous CN Tower and the Pan Am Ceremonies Venue, and three kilometres from the Main Press Centre. This hotel offers stylish guest rooms, sophisticated meeting and event facilities, luxurious amenities and superior services from the expert staff. International Living Learning Centre — Ryerson University  240 Jarvis Street, Toronto, ON M5B 2L1 ryerson.ca/studentservices/housing/resaccommodations/illc/ The International Living Learning Centre, a student residence for Ryerson University, is a fully equipped property. This former hotel offers large single rooms with a private bathroom, lounges, cafeteria and a kitchenette on each floor. Located in the heart of the downtown core, the International Living Learning Centre is two minutes from the Ryerson Athletic Centre and about 15 minutes from all other downtown competition and non-competition venues at CIBC Pan Am Park.

Press Accommodation

Zone-based Press Hotels Bancroft

Bracebridge

East, North & West Zones Press Hotels

MWW Minden Hills

Gravenhurst

East Zone ABL AJX ANG MAR OBX

Abilities Centre President’s Choice Ajax Pan Am Ballpark Angus Glen Golf Club Atos Markham Pan Am/Parapan Am Centre Oshawa Sports Centre CIBC Pan Am/Parapan Am Aquatics PAC UTS Centre and Field House. University of Toronto Scarborough Owen SoundTennis Centre

35 Midland

Orillia

Collingwood

North Zone

Wasaga Beach

CCE Pan Am Cross-Country Centre CEP Caledon Pan Am Equestrian Park HRD Hardwood Mountain Bike Park MWW Minden Wild Water Preserve TTS Pan Am Shooting Centre YOR CIBC Pan Am/Parapan Am Athletics Stadium & CTC Canadian Tennis Centre

North Zone

3

48

400

CCE

4

East Zone

Vaughan

YOR CTC

Markham

2

MAR

1 Scarborough

CEB PLB Toronto

CIBC Mississauga Pan Am Park Zone QEW

HAM

Hamilton

HEN QEW

London

20

40

St. Catharines

8

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Oshawa

Whitby

OBX

Port Hope

ABL

East Zone

1

Delta Toronto East

2

Hilton Toronto/Markham Suites Conference Centre & Spa

North Zone

Lake Ontario

West Zone

Brighton Cobourg

PAC UTS

Downtown Zone

N

Kilometres

Ajax

401 Pickering

Brantford

0

AJX

ANG

5

6

7

Belleville

Uxbridge

Orangeville

MIV

Non-Competition Venue

Stirling

Newmarket

Richmond Hill

Milton

Lucan Biddulph

Peterborough

Cavan

CEP

9

Guelph

Competition Venue

Keswick

TTS

YYZ MIS

Stratford

Kawartha Lakes

Barrie

Brampton

Kitchener

Havelock

Lakefield

Borden

CEB PLB

Waterloo

Tweed

Lake Simcoe

West Zone Centennial Park Pan Am BMX Centre & Pan Am Bowling Centre HAM CIBC Hamilton Pan Am Soccer Stadium HEN Royal Canadian Henley Rowing Course MIS Mississauga Sports Centre MIV Cisco Milton Pan Am/Parapan Am Velodrome WFC Welland Pan Am Flatwater Centre YYZ Toronto Pearson International Airport

Fenelon Falls

HRD

Welland

3

Hampton Inn & Suites by Hilton Barrie

4

Hampton Bolton

5

Pond Residence - York University

West Zone

6

Delta Meadowvale Hotel & Conference Centre

7

Sheraton Hamilton

8

Four Points by Sheraton St Catharines Niagara Suites T13.02.01E.AN

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East Zone Delta Toronto East  2035 Kennedy Road, Toronto, ON M1T 3G2 deltahotels.com/Hotels/Delta-Toronto-East This hotel is a short drive from downtown Toronto. The hotel features excellent in-hotel dining, a pool and fitness centre and is near several restaurants and shops. The property is 14 minutes from the CIBC Pan Am/Parapan Am Aquatics Centre and Field House, 23 minutes from the President’s Choice Ajax Pan Am Ballpark and 27 minutes from the Oshawa Sports Centre. Hilton Toronto/Markham Suites Conference Centre & Spa  8500 Warden Avenue, Markham, ON L6G 1A5 hilton.com/en/hotels/ontario/hilton-toronto-markham-suitesconference-centre-and-spa-YYZAPHF/index.html This Markham hotel is in York Region and is 25 minutes from downtown Toronto and the Toronto Pearson International Airport. This all-suite hotel features fine dining and other services. It is nine minutes from Angus Glen Golf Club and four minutes from the Atos Markham Pan Am/Parapan Am Centre. North Zone Hampton Inn & Suites by Hilton Barrie  74 Bryne Drive, Barrie, ON L4N 9Y4 hamptoninn3.hilton.com/en/hotels/ontario/hampton-inn-andsuites-by-hilton-barrie-ONTBRHX/index.html In the heart of a dynamic tourist area and close to several restaurants and businesses, the Hampton Inn & Suites by Hilton Barrie is a quality hotel. The hotel has various amenities such as a conference centre, business centre, fitness centre and pool. The hotel is 16 minutes from the Pan Am Shooting Centre and 22 minutes from the Hardwood Mountain Bike Park. Hampton Bolton  12700 Highway 50, Bolton, ON L7E 1L9 No website as of the date of this publication. Opening in fall 2014, the newly constructed Hampton Bolton will provide guests with Hampton’s signature amenities. The hotel will have meeting rooms, laundry facilities, a fitness area, parking and is within walking distance of several restaurants. The Hampton Bolton is 15 minutes from the Caledon Pan Am Equestrian Park and 25 minutes from Toronto Pearson International Airport.

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North Zone Pond Residence – York University  4700 Keele Street, Toronto, ON, M3J 1P3 reslife.scld.yorku.ca Pond Residence is a unique facility that offers two-bedroom suites and is similar to a hotel. Each floor also offers a full kitchen and common spaces to enhance your experience. Pond Residence is steps from the CIBC Pan Am/Parapan Am Athletics Stadium and the Canadian Tennis Centre. West Zone Delta Meadowvale Hotel & Conference Centre  6750 Mississauga Road, Mississauga, ON L5N 2L3 deltahotels.com/Hotels/Delta-Meadowvale-Hotel-ConferenceCentre The Delta Meadowvale provides amenities such as accessible rooms, laundry services, restaurant, bar, swimming pool and fitness centre. The Delta Meadowvale is 20 minutes away from the Centennial Park Pam Am BMX Centre, Pan Am Bowling Centre and the Cisco Milton Pan Am/Parapan Am Velodrome. Four Points by Sheraton St. Catharines Niagara Suites  3530 Schmon Parkway, Thorold, ON L2V 4Y6 fourpointsstcatharines.com This hotel is in the heart of the Niagara region. The Sheraton St. Catharines is 17 minutes from the Royal Canadian Henley Rowing Course and 23 minutes from the Welland Pan Am Flatwater Centre. The hotel features a fitness centre, business centre, laundry services and accessible rooms. Sheraton Hamilton  116 King Street West, Hamilton, ON L8P 4V3 sheratonhamilton.com The Sheraton Hamilton is in the centre of Hamilton and is connected to a grocery store and other local city attractions and amenities. The Sheraton Hamilton is seven minutes from the CIBC Hamilton Pan Am Soccer Stadium.

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Parapan American Games Press Accommodation

For the Parapan American Games, the following press accommodation options will be available in downtown Toronto. Downtown Zone Sheraton Centre Toronto Hotel  123 Queen Street West, Toronto, ON M5H 2M9 sheratontoronto.com The Sheraton Centre Toronto Hotel is the official Games Family hotel and Main Press Centre for the TORONTO 2015 Parapan Am Games. The hotel is near Toronto’s downtown attractions and is connected to the financial and entertainment districts by underground paths. The Sheraton Centre Toronto Hotel has Toronto’s largest indoor/outdoor heated pool. The hotel is across the street from Nathan Phillips Square, site of the Parapan Am Games Closing Ceremony. Eaton Chelsea  33 Gerrard Street West, Toronto, ON M5G 1Z4 chelsea.eatonhotels.com Centrally located within walking distance to the city’s thriving business and shopping centres, the Eaton Chelsea offers guests efficient and comfortable accommodations in the heart of the city. Experience all-day dining at the Market Garden, fresh local dishes at the Bb 33 Bistro, and enjoy coffee or cocktails at the Tbar Lounge. The hotel is 1.1 km from the Parapan Am Games Main Press Centre. The Eaton Chelsea also offers public laundry facilities, a business centre, pool and fitness centre. Courtyard Marriott Toronto Downtown  475 Yonge Street, Toronto, ON M4Y 1X7 marriott.com/hotels/travel/yyzcy-courtyard-toronto-downtown/ The Courtyard Toronto Downtown is the largest full-service Courtyard by Marriott hotel in the world. The amenities are endless, the location is ideal and the service is personable. The hotel is near Toronto’s best shopping at Bloor-Yorkville and the Eaton Centre. The Courtyard Marriott Downtown is 1.5 km from the Parapan Am Games Main Press Centre, six minutes from Varsity Stadium, four minutes from Pan Am/Parapan Am Fields and two minutes from the Ryerson Athletic Centre.

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Downtown Zone International Living Learning Centre — Ryerson University  240 Jarvis Street, Toronto, ON M5B 2L1 ryerson.ca/studentservices/housing/resaccommodations/illc/ The International Living Learning Centre, a student residence for Ryerson University, is a fully-equipped property. This former hotel offers large single rooms with a private bathroom, lounges, cafeteria and a kitchenette on each floor. Located in the heart of the downtown core, the International Living Learning Centre is two minutes from the Ryerson Athletic Centre and about 15 minutes from all other downtown competition and non-competition venues.

Key Dates in the Reservation and Payment Process – Parapan Am Games September 1, 2014

Online portal opens for “E” category accredited press, photographers and nonrights-holding broadcasters. Contact [email protected] for access details.

January 5, 2015

Deadline for initial reservation requests.

January 20, 2015

Deadline for press to return signed accommodation allocation agreement to TO2015.

March 15, 2015

Deadline to pay 100% of accommodation charges.

Deadline Press requesting rooms after the January 5, 2015, deadline may contact Press Operations at [email protected] for a list of hotels that may have rooms available. Please note that the rates quoted in this publication are only for rooms booked through TO2015 before the January 5, 2015, deadline.

Summary of Press Accommodation Prices and Amenities The following tables summarize the prices and amenities for the press hotels for both the TORONTO 2015 Pan Am and Parapan Am Games:

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Pan Am Games Press Accommodations

Room Service

Business Centre

Laundry Service

Restaurant

Bar

Swimming Pool

Fitness Centre

Accessible Rooms

Parking t

4

$239

$270

√

√

√

√

√

√

√

√

√

√

√

Courtyard Toronto Downtown

4

$207

$228

√

√

√

√

√

√

√

√

√

√

√

Eaton Chelsea

3

$180

$199

√

√

√

√

√

√

√

√

√

√

√

International Living Learning Centre — Ryerson University

2

$88

not available

√

√

√

√

Hampton Barrie

3

$116

$116

√

√

√

√

√

√

√

√

√

Hampton Bolton

3

$131

$131

√

√

√

√

√

√

√

√

√

Pond Residence — York University

2

not available

$131

√

√

√

√

Delta Meadowvale Hotel & Conference Centre

3

$129

$149

√

√

√

√

√

√

√

√

√

√

√

Sheraton Hamilton

3

$162

$182

√

√

√

√

√

√

√

√

√

√

√

Four Points by Sheraton St. Catharines Niagara Suites

3

$147

$164

√

√

√

√

√

√

√

√

√

√

√

Delta Toronto East

3

$146

$161

√

√

√

√

√

√

√

√

√

√

√

√

Hilton Toronto/ Markham Suites Conference Centre & Spa

3

$173

$182

√

√

√

√

√

√

√

√

√

√

√

√

Daily Rate for Single Occupancy

Daily Rate for Double Occupancy

Washer/Dryer

Internet

InterContinential City Centre Hotel

Hotel Name

Star Rating

Breakfast

Amenities

CIBC Pan Am Park/Downtown Zone

√ √

North Zone

√

West Zone

East Zone

•

All rates are in Canadian dollars.

•

All rates are based on standard room single/double occupancy. Triples, quadruples or suites will be at a higher rate.

•

All rates include breakfast. Maximum two people in a room.

•

All rates are subject to the tax rate at time of check in.

•

All rates include free internet in guest rooms.

t Limited parking will be available at an additional charge.

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Parapan Am Games Press Accommodations

Room Service

Business Centre

Laundry Service

Restaurant

Bar

Swimming Pool

Fitness Centre

Accessible Rooms

Parking t

4

$264

$292

√

√

√

√

√

√

√

√

√

√

√

Courtyard Toronto Downtown

4

$207

$228

√

√

√

√

√

√

√

√

√

√

√

Eaton Chelsea

3

$180

$199

√

√

√

√

√

√

√

√

√

√

√

International Living Learning Centre — Ryerson University

2

$88

not available

√

√

√

√

Daily Rate for Single Occupancy

Daily Rate for Double Occupancy

Washer/Dryer

Internet

Sheraton Centre Toronto Hotel — Games Family hotel and Main Press Centre

Hotel Name

Star Rating

Breakfast

Amenities

CIBC Parapan Am Park/Downtown Zone

√ √

•

All rates are in Canadian dollars.

•

All rates are based on standard room single/double occupancy. Triples, quadruples or suites will be at a higher rate.

•

All rates include breakfast. Maximum two people in a room.

•

All rates are subject to the tax rate at time of check in.

•

All rates include free internet in guest rooms.

t Limited parking will be available at an additional charge.

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Press Rate Card Overview The press Rate Card program will provide news organizations with the opportunity to rent or purchase products and services to help facilitate their coverage of the TORONTO 2015 Games. Beginning November 15, 2014, the press Rate Card online ordering system will allow press organizations to browse product categories, submit requests and monitor the status of their orders. The selection of products and services will include internet accounts, SIM cards and phones. The selection will also include furniture for private office space at the Main Press Centre (MPC). Once an order is confirmed and approved, TO2015 will issue an invoice representing TO2015’s commitment to fulfill the order. All payments must be submitted in Canadian funds by wire transfer or bank draft within 30 days of the invoice date.

Normal Ordering Period November 15, 2014, to January 31, 2015.

Late Ordering Period February 1, 2015, to May 15, 2015. Note: Late fees may be charged in the late ordering period. For a full listing of all products and services, see the Press Rate Card Catalogue on Flash — the TO2015 Press Operations extranet. During the Pan American Games, a limited selection of products and services can be ordered at the MPC Press Services desk. To request access to the press Rate Card online ordering system, email [email protected].

Technology The press Rate Card will include all standard technology components that will be needed by press organizations to support their operations at the Games. These products will include internet access, desk phones, dedicated networking, mobile services, printers, copiers, televisions, personal computers, printers and copiers. For a full description of the products and prices, see the Press Rate Card Catalogue on Flash.

Internet Overview Internet access at the Main Press Centre, Venue Media Centres and press tribunes can be purchased through the press Rate Card. The TO2015 internet access account will allow press and photographers to access wireless internet in press workrooms and tribunes. A limited number of wired connections, primarily for the use of photographers, will also be available.

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Internet Products Main Press Centre — free wireless internet During the Pan Am Games, there will be free wireless internet access in the press workroom at the Main Press Centre at CIBC Pan Am Park. The free wireless internet will not include access to INFO 2015, the Games-time intranet. However, there will be a number of INFO 2015 terminals in the MPC. The free wireless connectivity will be on a best-effort basis in the MPC press workroom. Neither performance nor individual bandwidth can be guaranteed with this free service. For journalists and photographers working on strict deadlines, purchasing the TO2015 internet access account is recommended.

TO2015 internet access account The TO2015 internet access account will be an on-demand, shared bandwidth internet access service provided through wireless and wired connections in designated areas including the Main Press Centre, Venue Media Centre workrooms and press tribunes in the competition and non-competition venues. A user account will provide a customer with a username and password, which will enable one connection to the internet service at any given time at any venue. Cost: CAD$100.

Internet access drop This will provide exclusive use of a TO2015 internet access point (RJ45 jack) wired to a specific location within designated venue areas, such as a seat in a press tribune or a photo position on the field of play. The service will provide a dynamic private IP address with shared bandwidth. This product will include a cabled access point, but will not include internet access. A TO2015 internet access account must be purchased separately. The internet access points will be subject to availability at the venues and will be installed by TO2015. Cost: CAD$240.

Internet service with static IP address This service will provide exclusive use of a TO2015 internet access point (RJ45 jack) wired to a specific location within private office space at the Main Press Centre or a specific photo position. This will permit a server to connect to the TO2015 network so that users are able to initiate connections to their servers. This service will provide a static private IP address with shared bandwidth. This will not include internet access; a TO2015 internet access account must be purchased separately. Cost: CAD$735.

INFO 2015 account This account will be for press who do not purchase a TO2015 internet access account but want to access INFO 2015 through a non-TO2015 internet connection. This will allow press to log into the INFO 2015 system to receive content such as results and Games News Service material. Cost: CAD$20. For the Pan American Games, all internet services will be available from July 1 to 27, 2015. Internet access accounts may also be purchased at Games time at the Press Services desk at the MPC.

Dedicated networking/VLAN For a dedicated network (VLAN) solution, a variety of telecom products will be available and designed in cooperation with the press clients. Contact Press Operations at [email protected] for additional information.

Parapan American Games Press Rate Card Pricing and products for the Parapan American Games are still being developed. TO2015 is looking at extension pricing as well as separate pricing for the Parapan Am Games. Details will come in late 2014 or early 2015.

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Main Press Centre Private Office Space — Pan American Games News organizations, National Olympic Committees (NOCs) and future Games Organizing Committees and news organizations can rent private office space in the Main Press Centre at CIBC Pan Am Park. The deadline to provide TO2015 Press Operations with an Intent to Rent Form is November 1, 2014, and orders must be placed via the press Rate Card by January 31, 2015. Download the Intent to Rent Form from Flash — the TO2015 Press Operations extranet — and email the completed form to [email protected] by November 1, 2014. No guarantee of space availability can be made. As in past Games, private office space will be offered in modules of 25 square metres. The cost to rent each module of office space is CAD$8,700. Each office space includes: •

Lighting, cleaning, heating and air conditioning

•

Rigid modular wall system, including door and lock

•

Flooring

•

Domestic power outlet: 15-amp, two sockets; includes power consumption for these two sockets for the rental period of July 1 to July 27, 2015

•

Medium-sized (180 cm length) plastic folding table (x1)

•

Folding chairs (x4)

•

Two-drawer filing cabinet (x1)

•

Wall clock (x1)

•

Bin (x2)

•

Vehicle access and parking permit (VAPP) for Main Press Centre parking at CIBC Pan Am Park (x1)

Organizations may request to rent more than one 25-square-metre module; however, all requests are subject to availability. Additional items such as technology and power outlets may be ordered through the press Rate Card Catalogue. Orders must be placed via the press Rate Card for furniture, equipment and technology for private office space in the MPC. A complete and updated listing of the products and services offered will be available in the online press Rate Card Catalogue on Flash. To request access to the press Rate Card ordering system, email [email protected].

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MPC private office space — Parapan Am Games A very limited number of private offices will be available at the Parapan Am Games Main Press Centre. Contact Press Operations at [email protected] for details.

Parking at Venues Overview Accredited press will be encouraged to use the TORONTO 2015 media transportation system (TM) to travel to and from competition venues. The TM system and — for some venues — public transportation will provide the most convenient transportation options for accredited press and photographers.

Vehicle access and parking permits Press who may be required to park at competition venues and at the Main Press Centre, must purchase a vehicle access and parking permit (VAPP) through the press Rate Card. Please note that press parking will not be available at some venues. The number of VAPPs available for sale will be determined by the available space at each venue. Overall, press parking will be limited at venues and will be available on a first-come, first-served basis (not guaranteed) to those who purchase a VAPP. TO2015 has a range of VAPP options. Contact [email protected] for details.

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Customs, Press Freight and Shipping Some press organizations, in particular those who will rent private office space at the Main Press Centre at CIBC Pan Am Park, may choose to ship equipment or other goods to Canada before the TORONTO 2015 Pan Am/Parapan Am Games. The information below summarizes the key points about shipping goods to Canada. Detailed information is available in TO2015’s Customs and Freight Guide.

Customs Broker TO2015 has appointed Schenker of Canada Limited (DB Schenker) as the designated customs broker and freight forwarder. DB Schenker will work closely with TO2015 Logistics to provide integrated customs clearance and delivery of freight to the Main Press Centre. Press organizations are encouraged to contact Schenker of Canada Limited (DB Schenker) for their shipment requirements: Schenker of Canada Limited (DB Schenker) Toll free: 1-800-759-3463 [email protected] DBSchenker.com/ca

Temporary Goods Press organizations choosing to ship temporary goods into Canada may do so under an ATA carnet or E29B temporary admission permit. Goods entering on a temporary basis will need to be re-exported from Canada within the time limit specified, otherwise the importer will be accountable for the duties and taxes on goods that remain in Canada. For example, specialized equipment that will be imported into Canada to help facilitate Games coverage may be imported on either an E29B temporary admission permit or an ATA carnet. The ATA carnet is an international customs document for the duty- and tax-free temporary importation of eligible goods. It is issued by the International Chamber of Commerce and valid for one year. For more information on the ATA carnet, visit the International Chamber of Commerce website at: iccwbo.org/products-and-services/trade-facilitation/ata-connections The E29B temporary admission permit requires a security deposit, and the security deposit is based on the risk associated with the goods. For more information on Canadian temporary importation procedures, and form E29B, contact your customs broker, email DB Schenker at [email protected] or visit the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) website: cbsa-asfc.gc.ca/publications/dm-md/d8/d8-1-4-eng.html.

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Canada Border Services Agency The CBSA has a TORONTO 2015 project team dedicated to ensuring that travellers and goods coming to Canada for the Games will not face unnecessary border delays, while protecting the safety and security of visitors and Canadians at the same time. For more information, visit: Information for visitors to Canada: cbsa.gc.ca/publications/pub/bsf5082-eng.html Guide to importing commercial goods: cbsa.gc.ca/publications/pub/bsf5079-eng.html The Government of Canada’s website for international visitors: travel.gc.ca/returning/travelling-to-canada Depending on the nature of the goods being imported into Canada, there may be duty to be paid. The duty rate is determined by the tariff classification and tariff treatment of the goods. Canada participates in the International Harmonized System (HS) of tariff classification. For HS tariff classification numbers and duty rates, consult your customs broker or email DB Schenker at [email protected]. The CBSA publishes the Customs Tariff online at: cbsa-asfc.gc.ca/trade-commerce/tariff-tarif/.

Goods and Services Tax, Provincial Sales Tax and Harmonized Sales Tax The goods and services tax (GST) is Canada’s value-added tax that is payable on all imported and domestic goods and services, unless they are specifically exempt. Any import duties or excise taxes are also subject to the GST. In Ontario, the provincial sales tax (PST) is combined with the GST for the 13 per cent harmonized sales tax (HST). The CBSA collects provincial sales taxes on behalf of certain provinces, including Ontario. The CBSA does not collect PST on commercial importations of goods imported temporarily. Business and individuals who should pay the PST on imported goods are required to self-assess. The HST was introduced in 2010 and combines the GST and provincial consumption tax that applies to retail sales and leases of taxable goods or services in Ontario, and to taxable goods brought into the province.

Medical Devices and Prescriptions If bringing prescription drugs into Canada, make sure they are clearly identified. The drugs should be in the original packaging with a label that specifies what they are and that they are being used under prescription. If this is not possible, individuals are advised to carry a copy of the prescription or a letter from their doctor.

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Tobacco Products Visitors to Canada may import, duty-and tax-free, the following amounts of tobacco products: •

200 cigarettes

•

50 cigars or cigarillos

•

200 grams (7 ounces) of manufactured tobacco

•

200 tobacco sticks

Additional quantities are subject to substantial duties and taxes. An absence from Canada of at least 48 hours is required to be eligible to claim these exemptions again. For more information on tobacco laws, visit the Province of Ontario’s website at: mhp.gov.on.ca/en/smoke-free/.

Alcoholic Beverages Accompanying Travellers Visitors of legal drinking age in the province or territory where they enter Canada may import small amounts of alcoholic beverages exempt from duties and taxes. The legal drinking age in Ontario is 19. The goods must accompany the visitors and may not exceed any one of the following amounts: •

1.5 litres of wine

•

1.14 litres (40 ounces) of distilled spirits

•

A total of 1.14 litres (40 ounces) of wine and distilled spirits combined

•

24 x 355 millimetre (12 ounces) cans or bottles of beer or ale (maximum of 8.5 litres)

Wireless Telecommunications and Broadcasting Equipment Games-related organizations may, on a temporary basis, bring in, install and use radio frequency equipment such as hand-held radios, wireless microphones and mobile satellite uplinks. All radio frequency equipment must be coordinated and licensed from Industry Canada prior to use. The TO2015 Spectrum team strongly encourages all press organizations to avoid the use of license exempt (license free/family radio services – privately purchased “walkie-talkie-style” devices) due to the high risk of radio frequency interference. Industry Canada will charge a small fee for this coordination, which is based on the type of wireless equipment being used. In addition, use of private Wi-Fi will be restricted unless coordinated with the TO2015 Spectrum team. For further information on the spectrum/Wi-Fi application process, please contact [email protected]

Mobile Phones Mobile phone networks in Canada utilize GSM (2G) [850/1900 MHz] / UMTS (3G) [850/1900 MHz] / LTE (4G) [700/2100/2600 MHz]. Most mobile and smartphones will be compatible with the Canadian mobile phone networks. However, users are encouraged to contact their home carrier to verify hardware compatibility and international roaming agreements.

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Main Press Centre — Pan American Games

The Exhibition Centre at CIBC Pan Am Park The Main Press Centre (MPC) for the TORONTO 2015 Pan American Games will be located in CIBC Pan Am Park, next to the Cisco International Broadcast Centre. Together, these two facilities make up the Main Media Centre. Journalists and photographers will be within walking distance from a number of competition venues within the park. Date

MPC Operating Hours

June 30–July 6, 2015

08:00–20:00 Limited services

July 7–9, 2015

08:00 –24:00 Full services

Pan Am Games: July 10–26, 2015

05:00–02:00 Full services

July 27, 2015

08:00–17:00 Limited services

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Main Lobby The main help desk will be located in the main lobby area outside the MPC press workroom and Cisco International Broadcast Centre. General information and assistance with transportation and accommodation will be available at the main help desk. Other planned services in the main lobby include a media restaurant and bar, banking services and a general store.

MPC Press Workroom The press workroom will include: •

Approximately 400 workstations with access to power; about one-third of these desks will be dedicated to photographers.

•

Internet service — free wireless internet will be available in the workroom (the free wireless internet service in the MPC workroom is not recommended for photographers).

•

Lockers.

•

Press workroom help desk.

•

Press services desk for press Rate Card purchases and general press services inquiries.

•

Photo help desk with services from Nikon and Canon.

•

TO2015 Communications team.

•

Private office space for NOCs, future Games Organizing Committees and news organizations. See page 23 for more information.

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Main Press Centre

1

Spadina Press Conference Room

2

Bloor Press Conference Room

3

Danforth Press Conference Room

4

Eglinton Press Conference Room Accreditation Centre & MPC Guest Passes

5

TCO

IBC

EXC 1

MPC

2

IBC Entrance/Exit

Press Work Area

3

TO2015 Press Ops Venue Operations Centre

4

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Washrooms

Main Help Desk

Press Restaurant

Photo Lockers

Private O ffices

Photo Services

Services Desk

Retail Services

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MPC Press Conferences The MPC will include four press conference rooms that can be booked by NOCs, International and Continental Federations and future Games Organizing Committees. Room

Proposed Number of Seats

Proposed Interpretation Services

Danforth

240

Consecutive

Eglinton

100

Consecutive

Bloor

100

Simultaneous

Spadina

70

Consecutive Note: This press conference room will primarily serve the competition halls at Exhibition Centre.

Interpretation languages to be offered will include English, French and Spanish. The press conference rooms are named after landmark Toronto streets.

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Main Press Centre — Parapan American Games

Sheraton Centre Toronto Hotel is the site of the Parapan Am Games MPC Located in the heart of downtown Toronto next to Toronto City Hall, the Sheraton Centre Toronto Hotel will house the Main Press Centre (MPC) for the TORONTO 2015 Parapan American Games. The Parapan Am Games MPC will have approximately 120 workstations for press and photographers, a press conference room with approximately 80 seats and proposed simultaneous interpretation in English, French and Spanish. The hotel’s transport mall will link the MPC with all the Parapan Am Games competition venues with regular scheduled bus service.

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The Parapan Am Games MPC will be open from August 4 to 16, 2015. The proposed operating hours will be as follows: Pre-Games, August 4–6, 2015: 09:00–18:00 Opening Ceremony, August 7, 2015: 09:00–24:00 Games time, August 8–15, 2015: 07:00–24:00 Post-Games, August 16, 2015: 09:00–17:00 NPCs and news organizations that wish to set up a private office space (press office) at the MPC through the press Rate Card are asked to contact TO2015 Press Operations at [email protected] by January 15, 2015. See the TORONTO 2015 venues overview in this guide for press facilities at each Parapan Am Games venue.

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Photo Services A variety of services for photographers will be available in the Main Press Centre (MPC) at CIBC Pan Am Park and at each Venue Media Centre. Each Media Centre will have workstations and most, including the MPC, will have lockers for photographers. Dedicated photo positions will be reserved for accredited photographers at each venue, providing an unobstructed view of the competition and allowing them to work as close as possible to the field of play. As a general rule, photo positions will be on a first-come, first-served basis. The TORONTO 2015 Pan American Games is expected to have a Games Photo Pool (GPP). Members of the GPP may reserve photo positions. In some cases, for example the infield at the athletics stadium at York University, special permissions will be required. Photographers can also work from any unoccupied spectator seats, as long as they don’t obstruct spectators’ views and they leave when ticket holders arrive. Photographers may work in the mixed zones, but priority will be given to journalists already working there. Photographers will be expected to dress in a reasonable manner and abide by the following: •

No sleeveless shirts.

•

Solid-coloured shirts are preferred instead of brightly-coloured clothing or shirts with commercial branding.

•

No bare chests.

•

Dress shorts are acceptable; cut-off jeans are not acceptable.

•

Some sports will have specific dress codes. For example, photographers who are ringside in the boxing venue are required to wear trousers and collared shirts.

•

A complete list of dress code regulations will be available in the photo services centre at the MPC.

The Photo Vest: Supplemental Accreditation for Photographers In addition to the Pan Am identity and accreditation card (PIAC), all “E” category accredited photographers must also wear a photo vest. This supplemental accreditation provides access to photographer areas in the venues, including designated photo positions. Photo vests will be issued to each accredited photographer when they check in at the photo services desk at the Main Press Centre. These vests will be individually numbered. They will not be transferable and will not be replaced if lost. Photographers will be required to wear this vest on the outside of their clothing at all times when working in the competition venues. They may not wear any other vest, jacket or clothing bearing advertising emblems while working from a designated photo position. The use of a supplemental accreditation device for photographers applies to both the TORONTO 2015 Pan Am and Parapan Am Games.

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Photographers’ Undertaking “EP” category accredited photographers will be required to sign a Photographers’ Undertaking for the TORONTO 2015 Pan Am/Parapan Am Games. The undertaking states that images taken at the Games may be used for still photographic editorial purposes only and that the use of photographs for advertising or any other commercial purpose, in any medium or in any manner whatsoever, is prohibited. This undertaking also states that “EP” category accredited photographers are prohibited from shooting and disseminating video. The undertaking must be signed when photographers collect their supplementary accreditation device at the MPC.

Spectrum Management (Frequency Coordination) PocketWizards are a popular remote radio-controlled camera trigger used at sporting events. These operate in the 344 MHz-354 MHz frequencies on PocketWizard channels from 1 to 32. PocketWizard radio transmitters are pre-authorized for use in triggering cameras at all venues. Photographers planning to use PocketWizard must sign up each day at the Venue Media Centre for available channels. No private wireless internet devices (Wi-Fi) will be permitted in the venues without previous clearance and written approval from TO2015 Spectrum Management.

Remote Cameras All remote camera installations must be approved by Press Operations and must meet the criteria outlined in TO2015’s Photographers’ Handbook (available at Games time). Request for remote installations in underwater locations or where the installation is above head height must be approved by the photo services manager and requested at least 24 hours in advance. A complete list of policies and local rules will be provided in the TO2015’s Photographers’ Handbook.

Photo Services Centre at the MPC – Pan Am Games The Main Press Centre at CIBC Pan Am Park will offer a number of services for accredited photographers. Nikon and Canon will operate a camera loan and basic camera repair service.

Photo Services during the Parapan Am Games A photo help desk will be available at the Parapan Am Games MPC. The services will be announced later.

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Media Transportation Overview The media transportation system (TM) will provide safe and efficient transportation services for press covering the TORONTO 2015 Games. The system will be based on a “hub-and-spoke” design, with the Main Press Centre (MPC) in CIBC Pan Am Park serving as the central transportation hub. Transportation services for the TORONTO 2015 Pan Am Games will begin on June 30, 2015, and will end on July 28, 2015 — two days after the Closing Ceremony. Representatives at the transportation client service desk located in the MPC will be available to assist with media transportation services. Detailed media transportation information, including maps and schedules, will be available on INFO 2015. The TM will serve accredited press, photographers, non-rights-holding broadcasters, rights-holding broadcaster staff and the Host Broadcaster. In some instances, the system will also serve members of International Federations. The TO2015 Transportation team will continue developing the operating plans for the TORONTO Games.

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TORONTO 2015 Media Transportation System TORONTO 2015 Pan Am Games Media Transport Systems

MWW

Georgian Bay

HRD Lake Simcoe

TTS CCE ANG

CEP

AJX

OBX

MAR YOR

VAR

CTC

PAC

PAF

YYZ

RYA PAV

UNION STATION

CEB PLB

RCY MMC

Lake Ontario

MIS MIV

Competition Venue

HAM

Non-Competition Venue

HEN

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WFC

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PAC

CIBC Pan Am/Parapan Am Aquatics Centre & Field House

Hardwood Mountain Bike Park

PAF

Pan Am/Parapan Am Fields

YOR

Welland Pan Am Flatwater Centre CIBC Pan Am/Parapan Am Athletics Stadium

Atos Markham Pan Am/Parapan Am Centre

PLB

Pan Am Bowling Centre

MMC

Main Media Centre

MIS

Mississauga Sports Centre

RCY

Royal Canadian Yacht Club

PAV

MIV

Cisco Milton Pan Am/Parapan Am Velodrome

RYA

Ryerson Athletic Centre

YYZ

TTS

Pan Am Shooting Centre

AJX

President’s Choice Ajax Pan Am Ballpark

HEN

Royal Canadian Henley Rowing Course

ANG

Angus Glen Golf Club

HRD

CCE

Pan Am Cross-Country Centre

MAR

CEB

Centennial Park Pan Am BMX Centre

CEP

Caledon Pan Am Equestrian Park

CTC

Canadian Tennis Centre

MWW Minden Wild Water Preserve

HAM

CIBC Hamilton Pan Am Soccer Stadium

OBX

VAR

Varsity Stadium

Oshawa Sports Centre

WFC

CIBC Pan Am/Parapan Am Athletes’ Village Toronto Pearson International Airport

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Network During the TORONTO 2015 Pan American Games, the MPC will be the hub for the media transportation system. From the MPC, transportation will be provided to and from the following destinations. Average PM Peak Period Travel Time Venue

Distance from Main Press Centre (km)

Without Games Route Network Traffic Management Measures*

With Games Route Network Traffic Management Measures*

Pan Am Ceremonies Venue (PAD)

3

0:05

0:04–0:05

Royal Canadian Yacht Club (RCY)

6

0:21

0:16–0:18

Ryerson Athletic Centre (RYA)

6

0:24

0:16–0:19

Pan Am/Parapan Am Fields (PAF)

8

0:37

0:24–0:30

Varsity Stadium (VAR)

8

0:37

0:24–0:30

Centennial Park Pan Am BMX Centre (CEB)

21

0:34

0:17–0:21

Pan Am Bowling Centre (PLB)

21

0:34

0:17–0:21

Mississauga Sports Centre (MIS)

29

1:00

0:30–0:36

Atos Markham Pan Am/Parapan Am Centre (MAR)

34

1:31

0:35–0:41

CIBC Pan Am/Parapan Am Aquatics Centre and Field house (PAC)

34

1:20

0:34–0:40

University of Toronto Scarborough Tennis Centre (UTS)

34

1:20

0:34–0:40

Angus Glen Golf Club (ANG)

39

1:41

0:42–0:49

Canadian Tennis Centre (CTC)

45

1:38

0:45–0:53

CIBC Pan Am/Parapan Am Athletics Stadium (YOR)

45

1:38

0:45–0:53

President’s Choice Ajax Pan Am Ballpark (AJX)

55

1:52

0:51–1:01

Cisco Milton Pan Am/Parapan Am Velodrome (MIV)

56

1:33

0:53–1:04

Oshawa Sports Centre (OBX)

65

2:09

1:01–1:15

CIBC Hamilton Pan Am Soccer Stadium (HAM)

69

1:43

0:54–1:05

Caledon Pan Am Equestrian Park (CEP)

99

2:24

1:19–1:32

Royal Canadian Henley Rowing Course (HEN)

105

1:54

1:10–1:17

Pan Am Cross-Country Centre (CCE)

119

2:41

1:35–1:50

Hardwood Mountain Bike Park (HRD)

138

2:44

1:40–1:53

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Average PM Peak Period Travel Time Venue

Distance from Main Press Centre (km)

Without Games Route Network Traffic Management Measures*

With Games Route Network Traffic Management Measures*

Welland Pan Am Flatwater Centre (WFC)

138

2:19

1:32–1:44

Minden Wild Water Preserve (MWW)

200

4:03

2:42–2:48

Exhibition Centre (EXC)** Toronto Coliseum (TCO)** Exhibition Stadium (EPS)** Chevrolet Beach Volleyball Centre (PBV)** *Estimated travel times are based on Ministry of Transportation Ontario measurements performed in existing traffic conditions and may not necessarily reflect actual travel times in 2015. **These venues are in CIBC Pan Am Park and are within walking distance of the Main Press Centre.

Accommodation Transportation Media transportation services between the MPC and press accommodation in downtown Toronto will be a combination of public transportation and TO2015 shuttle service. Press staying at the downtown cluster of hotels will make their way to Union Station via public transport and will then board the TO2015 shuttle system to the MPC. Beginning June 30, 2015, the media shuttle will run daily between Union Station and the MPC until July 27, 2015 (the day after the Closing Ceremony). The shuttle between Union Station and the MPC will run every 15 minutes from 05:00 to 02:00. The media transportation service from the zone-based hotels to the venues they serve will begin on the first day of competition and will operate until the competition ends. The service will run every 60 to 120 minutes, depending on the venue.

Arrivals and Departures The media transportation system will include an efficient and flexible system to and from official press accommodation. TO2015 Press Operations will request travel schedules from accredited press to ensure their travel from Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ) to their accommodation is seamless. Press who will be staying at the downtown cluster of hotels will take the UP Express (Union Pearson Express) train from YYZ to Union Station in downtown Toronto. A TO2015 shuttle service from Union Station to the press hotels will be provided. A direct shuttle service between YYZ and zone-based accommodation, outside of the downtown cluster of hotels, will be provided three days before the start of competition and two days after the end of competition. Media arrivals services will begin on June 30, 2015. Accredited press who plan to arrive before this date will be required to make their own transportation arrangements.

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Public Transportation During the Games period, accredited press will have free access to public transportation in the Greater Toronto Area by showing their valid accreditation.

Transportation Schedules Media transportation services between the MPC and the competition venues will start on the first day of competition and will operate until the last competition event at each venue. Transportation services will run every 60 to 120 minutes, depending on the venue. The first arrival at each venue will be at least two hours before the competition starts, and the last departure from the venue to the MPC will be approximately two hours after the competition ends. Media transportation services to training venues will be available through a booking system. Requests for transportation are to be made at the transportation service desk in the MPC.

Parapan Am Games Media Transportation Media transportation services will operate from August 2, 2015 through to August 17, 2015. The TORONTO 2015 Parapan American Games will follow the same approach with service to venues from the transportation hub at the Sheraton Centre Toronto Hotel.

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Venue Press Operations TO2015 Press Operations is developing plans for Venue Media Centres (VMC) in the competition venues. Generally, for both the Pan Am and Parapan American Games, VMCs will be open two hours before the start of competition and will close two hours after the competition. VMCs will range in size; however, the common services and facilities will include: •

Workstations with power and internet service.

•

Workspace for photographers.

•

Help desk.

•

Media lounge with light snacks and beverages.

•

Media availability sessions space.

•

Photo positions to provide the best view of the competition.

•

Press tribunes and press viewing areas (tabled and non-tabled, depending on the venue).

•

Mixed zones.

Note: All press and photo capacity numbers in this section reflect the current level of planning and are subject to change.

Venue Press Operations

Bancroft

Bracebridge

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MWW Minden Hills

Gravenhurst

CIBC Pan Am Park Zone EPS EXC OPW PBV TCO MMC

Exhibition Stadium Exhibition Centre Ontario Place West Channel Chevrolet Beach Volleyball Centre Toronto Coliseum Main Media Centre

35 Midland

Orillia

PAF RCY RYA VAR NPS PAD PAV PPC SHR WES

Collingwood

Wasaga Beach

Pan Am/Parapan Am Fields Royal Canadian Yacht Club Ryerson Athletic Centre Varsity Stadium Nathan Phillips Square Pan Am Ceremonies Venue CIBC Pan Am/Parapan Am Athletes’ Village Parapan Am Main Press Centre & Parapan Am Games Family Hotel Pan Am Games Family Hotel

Abilities Centre President’s Choice Ajax Pan Am Ballpark Angus Glen Golf Club Atos Markham Pan Am/Parapan Am Centre Oshawa Sports Centre CIBC Pan Am/Parapan Am Aquatics PAC UTS Centre and Field House. University of Toronto Scarborough Tennis Centre

400

East Zone

QEW

0

VAR ET W

TRE OR S

ET

E STR

EGE

L COL

TW

REE

DU

Lake Ontario

QUE

WFC

ET W

E STR

TCO

HEN St. Catharines

Welland

PPC SHR

ET W

KING

QEW

NPS

TRE EN S

HAM Hamilton

RYA

PAF

BLO

S ST NDA

West Zone

20

40

ABL

PAC UTS

Downtown Zone

N

Kilometres

EPS OPW

MMC

CIBC Pan Am Park & Downtown Venues

EN

QUE

ET E

E STR

ET

MIV

CIBC Pan Am Park Zone

OBX

E STR

Milton

401 Scarborough

Port Hope

Oshawa

Whitby

VIS JAR

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Pickering

CEB PLB Toronto

Brighton

Ajax

MAR

Vaughan

Games Route Network Cobourg

UE

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Markham

YOR CTC Brampton

AJX

ANG

Richmond Hill

Orangeville

Guelph

Non-Competition Venue

Uxbridge

Newmarket

N AVE

Centennial Park Pan Am BMX Centre & Pan Am Bowling Centre HAM CIBC Hamilton Pan Am Soccer Stadium HEN Royal Canadian Henley Rowing Course Brantford MIS Mississauga Sports Centre MIV Cisco Milton Pan Am/Parapan Am Velodrome WFC Welland Pan Am Flatwater Centre YYZ Toronto Pearson International Airport London

Competition Venue

CEP

9

Belleville

Cavan

DINA

CEB PLB

Stirling

SPA

West Zone

Keswick

TTS

YYZ

Stratford

Peterborough

48

Borden

North Zone CCE Pan Am Cross-Country Centre CEP Caledon Pan Am Equestrian Park HRD Hardwood Mountain Bike Park MWW Minden Wild Water Preserve TTS Pan Am Shooting Centre Waterloo Stadium & YOR CIBC Pan Am/Parapan Am Athletics Kitchener CTC Canadian Tennis Centre

Havelock

Lakefield

Kawartha Lakes

Barrie

CCE

ABL AJX ANG MAR OBX

Tweed

Lake Simcoe

North Zone

East Zone

Lucan Biddulph

Fenelon Falls

HRD

Owen Sound

Downtown Zone

LAK

O RE E SH

PAV

DE B LV

PAD WES

RCY

EXC PBV

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Overview of Venue Zones The TORONTO 2015 Games will feature 36 Pan Am sports and 15 Parapan Am sports at 32 competition venues and on 45 fields of play. CIBC Pan Am Park •

Handball

•

Roller sports — figure skating

•

Volleyball — indoor volleyball

•

Racquetball

•

Squash

Toronto Coliseum

•

Gymnastics — artistic, rhythmic, trampoline

Exhibition Stadium

•

Rugby sevens

Chevrolet Beach Volleyball Centre

•

Volleyball — beach volleyball

Ontario Place West Channel

•

Waterski & wakeboard

•

Aquatics — open water swimming

•

Cycling — road cycling (Pan Am/Parapan Am)

•

Athletics — marathon

•

Triathlon

•

Athletics — race walk

Pan Am Ceremonies Venue

•

Pan Am Opening/Closing Ceremonies

Varsity Stadium

•

Archery (Pan Am/Parapan Am)

Pan Am/Parapan Am Fields

•

Field hockey

•

Football 5-a-side (Parapan Am)

•

Football 7-a-side (Parapan Am)

•

Basketball

•

Wheelchair basketball (Parapan Am)

Royal Canadian Yacht Club

•

Sailing

Nathan Phillips Square

•

Closing Ceremony (Parapan Am)

Angus Glen Golf Club

•

Golf

Atos Markham Pan Am/Parapan Am Centre

•

Aquatics — water polo

•

Badminton

•

Table tennis (Pan Am/Parapan Am)

•

Wheelchair tennis (Parapan Am)

Exhibition Centre

Downtown Zone

Ryerson Athletic Centre

East Zone

University Of Toronto Scarborough Tennis Centre

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President’s Choice Ajax Pan Am Ballpark Abilities Centre Oshawa Sports Centre

•

Aquatics — swimming, diving, synchronized swimming

•

Fencing

•

Modern pentathlon

•

Roller sports — speed skating

•

Swimming (Parapan Am)

•

Sitting volleyball (Parapan Am)

•

Baseball

•

Softball

•

Boccia (Parapan Am)

•

Judo (Parapan Am)

•

Boxing

•

Weightlifting

•

Athletics (Pan Am/Parapan Am)

North Zone CIBC Pan Am/Parapan Am Athletics Stadium

•

Opening Ceremony (Parapan Am)

Canadian Tennis Centre

•

Tennis

Caledon Pan Am Equestrian Park

•

Equestrian — dressage, eventing, jumping

Pan Am Cross-Country Centre

•

Equestrian — eventing (XC)

Pan Am Shooting Centre

•

Shooting — pistol, rifle, shotgun

Hardwood Mountain Bike Park

•

Cycling — mountain bike

Minden Wild Water Preserve

•

Canoe/kayak — slalom

•

Judo

•

Wrestling

•

Taekwondo

•

Karate

•

Goalball (Parapan Am)

•

Powerlifting (Parapan Am)

•

Wheelchair rugby (Parapan Am)

Centennial Park Pan Am BMX Centre

•

Cycling — BMX

Pan Am Bowling Centre

•

Bowling

Cisco Milton Pan Am/Parapan Am Velodrome

•

Cycling — track (Pan Am/Parapan Am)

Milton Roads/Pan Am Individual Time Trial Route

•

Cycling — individual time trial (Pan Am/Parapan Am)

CIBC Hamilton Pan Am Soccer Stadium

•

Football (soccer)

Royal Canadian Henley Rowing Course

•

Rowing

Welland Pan Am Flatwater Centre

•

Canoe/kayak — sprint

West Zone Mississauga Sports Centre

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CIBC Pan Am Park Zone Located a short distance from downtown Toronto, CIBC Pan Am Park will encompass several different sites and venues along the shore of Lake Ontario, including the historic Exhibition Place, Ontario Place and the West Channel. The Park will host up to 13 sports at several venues during the TORONTO 2015 Pan Am Games making it the largest sport cluster of the Games. As such, CIBC Pan Am Park will be “action central” at the Pan Am Games.

Venue Press Operations

N HAN A AVE

LIAMS ST

LYNN WIL

ST W

KING

ERT

T LIB EAS

Y ST

CIBC Pan Am Park Zone

ST RTY

LIBE

AVE

Y WA ESS

MMC

URN Main Media Centre B HOR

V AT A MOW

TCO IA COT AS NOV VENUE A

ST

E

V ST A

EXC UT

NEW

NAV

LAN

R TA RI O D

D

DR

D

PBV

AR

D ISLAND C

R ES

AN

DM

N RTI

O GO

TRL

MA

ON

W

PL

ND

E CE

IR AC ERT

KO N

N PRI

ALB

YU

Marilyn Bell Park

RD

D

BIA R

LUM H CO

FOU

N WA CHE KAT SAS

GA

BRITIS

RD

XP

RE

NE RDI

EPS

AY SW RES

LVD

B ES

NC

PRI

NU

HUR

ING SPR

MMC

E

AVE

IN FER DUF

CER

AVE

T

E N AV

Toronto Coliseum

A ACH STR

TCO

R

D BA ITO

N MA

Exhibition

T

R EXP

ADA CAN VD BL

VE Volleyball Centre Chevrolet Beach LE A EMP

SPEN

VE AN A COW

PBV

R

INE

RD GA

AVE

Ontario Place West Channel

NTIC

ATLA

OPW

VE ON A

E L AV DAL

Exhibition Centre

VE EE A

SER FRA

TYN

EXC

D PAR

Exhibition Stadium

ERS

EPS

JEFF

CIBC Pan Am Park Zone

LAKE

DW

E BLV

SHOR

NCE MBRA

DR

REME

OPW Competition Venue N

Metres 0

100

200

Lake Ontario

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Exhibition Centre

Pan Am Games: volleyball — indoor volleyball, handball, roller sports — figure skating, racquetball and squash

This venue has three competition halls that will host five sports during the TORONTO 2015 Pan Am Games. The halls are located in the same building as the Main Press Centre.

Hall

A

B

C

Sports/events

Volleyball — indoor

Handball Roller sports — figure skating

Racquetball Squash

Venue Media Centre

MPC

MPC

MPC

Press tribune

Tabled: 50 Non-tabled: 40

Tabled: 20 (handball and roller sports – figure skating) Non-tabled: 15 (handball only)

Tabled: 20

Photo positions

38

Handball: 39 Roller sports – figure skating: 15

Racquetball: 16 Squash: 16

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Chevrolet Beach Volleyball Centre

Pan Am Games: beach volleyball

The Chevrolet Beach Volleyball Centre will host the men’s and women’s Pan American Games beach volleyball competition against the stunning backdrop of Lake Ontario. This will be a temporary venue located in an existing parking lot of Exhibition Place.

Venue Media Centre

50 (30 press, 20 photo)

Press tribune

60 tabled

Photo positions

54

Exhibition Stadium

Pan Am Games: rugby sevens

This is Canada’s first soccer-specific stadium and plays home to Canada’s national soccer team, as well as Toronto FC, Canada’s first majorleague soccer team. Built in 2007, this stadium was constructed by a unique public partnership between three levels of government and Maple Leaf Sports and Entertainment Ltd.

Venue Media Centre

66 tabled seats for press and photographers (15 with obstructed views) Non-tabled: 20

Photo positions

41

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Toronto Coliseum

Pan Am Games: gymnastics — artistic gymnastics, rhythmic gymnastics, trampoline

Constructed in 1922, the original arena underwent an extensive renovation in 2003 to include more seating capacity and corporate suites. The facility is now used for professional ice hockey, the Royal Canadian Horse Show during the Royal Agricultural Winter Fair and various events during the annual summer Canadian National Exhibition.

Venue Media Centre

The Main Press Centre workroom serves the Toronto Coliseum

Press tribune

80 tabled Photographers file from the press tribune or at the MPC

Photo positions

49

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Ontario Place West Channel

Pan Am Games: waterski & wakeboard, aquatics — open water swimming, triathlon, cycling — road cycling, athletics — race walk, athletics — marathon Parapan Am Games: cycling — road cycling

This venue is located along the shore of Lake Ontario, just south of CIBC Pan Am Park about four kilometres west of downtown Toronto.

Venue Media Centre

70 (40 press, 30 photo)

Press tribune

30 non-tabled for all sports — additional roadside spots available during triathlon

Photo positions

12 for all sports, except for cycling — road cycling: 15

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Downtown Zone Pan Am Ceremonies Venue Pan Am Opening and Closing Ceremonies

Opened in 1989, the Rogers Centre, formerly known as the SkyDome, is one of the most dynamic and versatile entertainment centres in the world. During the TORONTO 2015 Games, the facility will be called the Pan Am Ceremonies Venue.

Press tribune and Venue Media Centre combined

200 tabled, 300 non-tabled, 90 photo filing spots

Photo positions

250

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Varsity Stadium

Pan Am Games: archery Parapan Am Games: archery

The University of Toronto’s Varsity Stadium is home to international, intercollegiate and intramural competitions throughout the year.

Venue Media Centre

45 (30 press, 15 photo)

Press tribune

20 tabled, 20 non-tabled

Photo positions

12

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Pan Am/Parapan Am Fields

Pan Am Games: field hockey Parapan Am Games: football 5-a-side and football 7-a-side

Two field hockey pitches are being built at the University of Toronto’s St. George Campus.

Venue Media Centre

45 (30 press, 15 photo)

Press tribune

Field hockey, football 7-a-side: 20 tabled Football 5-a-side: 20 non-tabled

Photo positions

Field hockey: 36 Football 5-a-side, football 7-a-side: 15

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Ryerson Athletic Centre

Pan Am Games: basketball Parapan Am Games: wheelchair basketball

The Mattamy Athletic Centre (known as the Ryerson Athletic Centre during the Pan Am/ Parapan Am Games), is the converted former Maple Leaf Gardens — Canada’s “cathedral of hockey.”

Venue Media Centre

50 (30 press, 20 photo)

Press tribune

Basketball: 50 tabled, 40 non-tabled Wheelchair basketball: 50 tabled

Photo positions

Basketball: 84 Wheelchair basketball: 20

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Royal Canadian Yacht Club

Pan Am Games: sailing The Royal Canadian Yacht Club (RCYC) was founded in Toronto in 1852 to serve both as a recreational yachting club and, in the British tradition, as an unofficial auxiliary of the Royal Canadian Navy in defense of the waters of Lake Ontario. Today, the RCYC is a large year-round sailing and social club. Photo credit: Ann Mitchell

Venue Media Centre

30 press and photo workstations will be available in two locations

Press tribune

Press viewing areas on the shore of Lake Ontario

Photo positions

Photo boats will be available for photographers on a limited access basis. The priority is for the Games Photo Pool. Photographers need to request access (at the Venue Media Centre) for a photo boat position 24 hours in advance. For certain races, shore-based photo positions will be available that will give a good view of the course. The latest photo information will be available at the Venue Media Centre each day.

Nathan Phillips Square Parapan Am Games Closing Ceremony

Nathan Phillips Square is a vibrant, active space in front of Toronto City Hall in the heart of the city. Every year, more than 1.5 million visitors attend a variety of community and special events hosted here.

Venue Media Centre

The Parapan MPC at the Sheraton Centre Toronto Hotel, located across the street from Nathan Phillips Square, will serve this venue.

Press viewing area

100

Photo positions

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East Zone Abilities Centre

Parapan Am Games: boccia, judo

The Abilities Centre, which opened its doors in June 2012, is a state-of-the-art community facility that sets new standards in Ontario and Canada for accessibility and inclusive and innovative programs that enable people of all abilities and ages to lead healthy, active lives. For the Games, TO2015 will use the courts located on the infield of the 200-metre running track to host judo and boccia during the Parapan Am Games.

Venue Media Centre

20 (15 press, 5 photo)

Press tribune

10 tabled, 20 non-tabled

Photo positions

16

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Angus Glen Golf Club

Pan Am Games: golf

Angus Glen Golf Club, one of Canada’s most prestigious golf courses, will host the first Pan Am Games golf tournament. The Pan Am competition will take place a year ahead of the return of golf to Olympic competition at the Rio 2016 Games for the first time in more than 100 years.

Venue Media Centre

40 (25 press, 15 photo)

Press tribune

Press viewing area along the course

Photo positions

24

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CIBC Pan Am/Parapan Am Aquatics Centre and Field House

Pan Am Games: aquatics — diving, swimming, synchronized swimming, fencing, modern pentathlon, roller sports — speed skating Parapan Am Games: swimming, sitting volleyball The CIBC Pan Am/Parapan Am Aquatics Centre and Field House is the largest sport new-build for the Games. The Aquatics Centre includes two internationally-sanctioned 10-lane, 50-metre pools (including bulkheads); a 5-metre deep diving tank with 3-metre, 5-metre, 7.5-metre and 10-metre platforms; and dryland dive training facilities. The Field House features flexible gymnasium space for training and competition, as well as an indoor recreational track and fitness area with cardio and weightlifting facilities.

Venue Media Centre

70 (50 press, 20 photo)

Press tribune

Aquatics — diving, swimming and synchronized swimming: 80 tabled Fencing: 20 tabled Modern pentathlon: 20 non-tabled Roller sports — speed skating: 20 non-tabled Sitting volleyball: 20 tabled

Photo positions

Swimming and synchronized swimming: 53 Diving: 36 Fencing: 20 Modern pentathlon: 20 Roller sports — speed skating: 20 Sitting volleyball: 20 Swimming — Parapan Am Games: 25

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Atos Markham Pan Am/Parapan Am Centre

Pan Am Games: aquatics — water polo, badminton, table tennis Parapan Am Games: table tennis

This multi-purpose centre, located in the heart of Markham’s newly developing downtown, has an Olympic-sized swimming pool for water polo and a triple gymnasium with a warm-up hall for badminton and table tennis, both with 2,000 seats each. The triple gymnasium meets international requirements for height in badminton and table tennis.

Venue Media Centre

50 (30 press, 20 photo)

Press tribune

Aquatics — water polo: 20 tabled , 20 non-tabled Badminton and table tennis: 20 tabled

Photo positions

Aquatics — water polo: 20 Badminton: 54 Table tennis (Pan Am Games): 40 Table tennis (Parapan Am Games): 30

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President’s Choice Ajax Pan Am Ballpark

Pan Am Games: baseball, softball

Two current soccer fields will be converted into a Games-time baseball diamond, and an adjacent diamond will be rebuilt with new sod and clay to meet the most up-to-date International Baseball Federation standards. Ajax’s four “pinwheel” fields will host softball training and competitions and will also receive upgrades to meet International Softball Federation requirements.

Venue Media Centre

60 (40 press, 20 photo)

Press tribune

Baseball field 1: 60 tabled Baseball field 2: 30 tabled Softball field: 40 tabled

Photo positions

Baseball: 36 Softball: 36

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Oshawa Sports Centre

Pan Am Games: boxing, weightlifting

Since opening in 2006, this City of Oshawaowned venue has hosted major musical and cultural acts, as well as national and international sporting competitions. For the Games, the Centre’s multi-purpose arena will host the weightlifting and boxing competitions.

Venue Media Centre

50 (30 press, 20 photo)

Press tribune

40 tabled

Photo positions

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University of Toronto Scarborough Tennis Centre

Parapan Am Games: wheelchair tennis

This venue features eight new tennis courts located in the Highland Creek Valley at the University of Toronto Scarborough.

Venue Media Centre

12 (6 press, 6 photo)

Press tribune

15 tabled, 20 non-tabled (at centre court)

Photo positions

20

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North Zone CIBC Pan Am/Parapan Am Athletics Stadium

Pan Am Games: athletics Parapan Am Games: Opening Ceremony, athletics The fully accessible CIBC Pan Am/Parapan Am Athletics Stadium is designed for certification by the International Association of Athletics Federations (IAAF) as a Class 1 track suitable for hosting Olympic and other top-tier competitions. It has a 400-metre track and an infield that supports throwing and jumping disciplines, as well as a scoreboard, professional broadcast capabilities, athlete change rooms, equipment storage and classroom space. The stadium is building on the world-class athletics infrastructure already present at York University, including the Toronto Track & Field Centre, which will serve as an athlete training and warm-up facility during the Games.

Venue Media Centre

80 (50 press, 30 photo)

Press tribune

150 tabled, 25 non-tabled

Photo positions

Pan Am: 212 Parapan Am: 150

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Canadian Tennis Centre

Pan Am Games: tennis

Located in a park-like setting at York University, the Canadian Tennis Centre opened in 2004. Photo credit: Tennis Canada

Venue Media Centre

45 (30 press, 15 photo)

Press tribune

10 tabled, 30 non-tabled at centre court; 15 non-tabled at grandstand court

Photo positions

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Caledon Pan Am Equestrian Park

Pan Am Games: equestrian — dressage, eventing and jumping As the home of Canada’s largest horse riding community, Caledon is a town that lives and breathes the excitement of equestrian competitions. The publicly-owned equestrian park, already considered a world-class facility, is undergoing upgrades and improvements for the TORONTO 2015 Games in two phases of construction.

Venue Media Centre

50 (30 press, 20 photo)

Press tribune

30 tabled, 20 non-tabled

Photo positions

48

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Pan Am Cross-Country Centre

Pan Am Games: equestrian — eventing (cross-country)

Will O’ Wind Farm, named the Pan Am CrossCountry Centre at Games time, will feature an all-new course designed to challenge the skill of riders and their horses. The Concours Complet International (CCI) 2 Star (2*) Championship Cross-Country Course will be approximately 4.4 kilometres to 5.5 kilometres in length with 30 to 35 jump efforts, such as water features, drops and log jumps.

Venue Media Centre

50 press and photo workstations

Press tribune

Press viewing along the course

Photo positions

Photo positions along the course

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Pan Am Shooting Centre

Pan Am Games: shooting — pistol, rifle, shotgun All shooting competitions at the TORONTO 2015 Pan Am Games will take place in new or upgraded ranges located about an hour from Toronto. The Toronto International Trap & Skeet Club was founded by local enthusiasts of the sport in 1970. At Games time, it will be known as the Pan Am Shooting Centre and will host competitions in 25-metre pistol, 50-metre rifle and pistol, 10-metre air rifle, as well as trap and skeet.

Venue Media Centre

30 (20 press, 10 photo)

Press tribune

10 non-tabled per seating bowl

Photo positions

10

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Hardwood Mountain Bike Park

Pan Am Games: cycling — mountain bike

Located north of Toronto, this park offers rolling trails through hardwood and pine forests.

Venue Media Centre

40 (20 press, 20 photo)

Press tribune

30 non-tabled at finish line and press viewing areas along the course

Photo positions

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Minden Wild Water Preserve

Pan Am Games: canoe/kayak — slalom

The preserve is located on a section of the Gull River just outside Minden Hills, northeast of Toronto. The Gull River has been the site of international races and team trials for the Canadian Team. Photo credit: Rfort Photos

Venue Media Centre

24 (14 press, 10 photo)

Press tribune

Press viewing along the course

Photo positions

12

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West Zone CIBC Hamilton Pan Am Soccer Stadium

Pan Am Games: football (soccer) The new CIBC Hamilton Pan Am Soccer Stadium is under construction on a 5.45-hectare parcel in Hamilton’s Stipley neighbourhood where the Ivor Wynne Stadium formerly stood. The design reimagines the historic site — fittingly, the same ground where Canada held its first major international competition, the British Empire Games in 1930 — as a flexible “neighbourhood stadium” that can host professional and amateur sports, cultural happenings and national and international events.

Venue Media Centre

60 (40 press, 20 photo)

Press tribune

60 tabled, 20 non-tabled

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Mississauga Sports Centre

Pan Am Games: judo, karate, taekwondo, wrestling Parapan Am Games: goalball, powerlifting, wheelchair rugby

Since opening in October 1998, the Hershey Centre, known as the Mississauga Sports Centre during the TORONTO 2015 Pan Am/Parapan Am Games, has hosted more than 2,000 event days and welcomed more than 3.5 million guests. It will be the only venue that has competitions every day of the Pan Am and Parapan Am Games.

Venue Media Centre

50 (30 press, 20 photo)

Press tribune

All Pan Am Games sports: 30 tabled, 20 non-tabled Goalball: 10 tabled, 10 non-tabled Powerlifting: 20 non-tabled Wheelchair rugby: 30 tabled

Photo positions

Pan Am: 32 Parapan Am: 20

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Centennial Park Pan Am BMX Centre

Pan Am Games: cycling — BMX

One of Toronto’s busiest parks, Centennial Park is located in the northwest corner of the city. It opened in 1967 to celebrate Canada’s 100th birthday.

Venue Media Centre

70 (40 press, 30 photo)

Press tribune

40 non-tabled

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Pan Am Bowling Centre

Pan Am Games: bowling

Toronto’s Planet Bowl, known as the Pan Am Bowling Centre in the summer of 2015, will host 48 athletes from up to 20 countries competing in individual and team competitions.

Venue Media Centre

15 (10 press, 5 photo)

Press tribune

10 tabled

Photo positions

5

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Cisco Milton Pan Am/Parapan Am Velodrome

Pan Am Games: cycling – track cycling Parapan Am Games: cycling – track cycling The Cisco Milton Pan Am/Parapan Am Velodrome has a 250-metre timber track, with two 42-degree banks, designed to meet the most stringent requirements set by the International Cycling Union (UCI). The oval-shaped, threestorey, fully accessible velodrome is the sole facility of its kind in Canada and only the second that meets top international standards in the USA and Canada.

Venue Media Centre

Pan Am: 70 (40 press, 30 photo) Parapan Am: 70 (40 press, 30 photo)

Press tribune

35 tabled, 20 non-tabled

Photo positions

19

Milton Roads — Time Trials

Pan Am Games: cycling — individual time trial Parapan Am Games: cycling — individual time trial These events will be held on roads close by the Cisco Milton Pan Am/Parapan Am Velodrome.

Venue Media Centre

35 (20 press, 15 photo)

Press tribune

15 tabled

Photo positions

12

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Royal Canadian Henley Rowing Course

Pan Am Games: rowing For more than a century, the best rowers in the world have raced across the waters of Martindale Pond, home of North America’s largest rowing regatta. Rated as a world-class rowing course by the International Rowing Federation, the Royal Canadian Henley Rowing Course in St. Catharines will host 14 men’s and women’s competitions during the TORONTO 2015 Pan Am Games. The facility previously hosted the 1970 and 1999 World Rowing Championships, as well as the prestigious annual Royal Canadian Henley Regatta since 1903. Photo credit: Renate Hodges

Venue Media Centre

50 (30 press, 20 photo)

Press tribune

15 tabled, 30 non-tabled

Photo positions

12

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Welland Pan Am Flatwater Centre

Pan Am Games: canoe/kayak — sprint

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Venue Media Centre

50 (30 press, 20 photo)

Press tribune

15 tabled, 30 non-tabled

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The Welland Pan Am Flatwater Centre has almost eight kilometres of deep, placid water, making it an ideal spot for hosting fast-paced paddling sports. In fact, the name Welland comes from a Celtic word meaning “good river.” In preparation for the Games, TO2015 widened a section of the canal to meet international competition standards, built two new buildings, including a timing tower and the athlete centre, and added a plaza, start towers and permanent seating for 500 spectators.

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Training Venues Accredited press and photographers will have access to athlete training sessions for the TORONTO 2015 Games. However, services at training venues will be limited. In most cases, the training venues will only have viewing and interview areas, with no dedicated workspace or internet services for the press. To access training sessions, press must request media transportation 24 hours in advance. Some training sessions may also be closed to the media. Training schedules will be published on INFO 2015.

CIBC Pan Am/Parapan Am Athletes’ Village The CIBC Pan Am/Parapan Am Athletes’ Village is located just east of downtown Toronto. The Venue Media Centre (VMC) at the CIBC Pan Am/ Parapan Am Athletes’ Village will have space for 30 press and 15 photographers. The VMC will be located at the Village Plaza and close to the area where team Welcome Ceremonies will be staged. The VMC will also include a 40-seat press conference room and bookable interview rooms. Press and photographers with “E” category accreditation as well as rights-holding broadcasters (“RT” category) will have access to the Village Media Centre with their Games accreditation. To access the Village Plaza for the Welcome Ceremonies and/or interviews, they must request a media guest pass at the Guest Pass Centre upon arrival. Media guest passes will permit direct access to the Village Plaza only. Those with an “ENR” category accreditation may also apply for guest pass access to the Village Plaza under the News Access Rules. The number of press able to access the Village Plaza at any given time is 150. Guest passes will permit access to the Village Plaza from 09:00 to 21:00. It is important to note that, as in past Games, press will not be allowed into the residential zone. However, a media tour of the CIBC Pan Am/Parapan Am Athletes’ Village is planned and will be held before the Opening Ceremony on July 10, 2015. For the Pan Am Games, the Athletes’ Village will be closed to accredited press and broadcasters’ access on July 10 (Opening Ceremony) and July 26 (Closing Ceremony). Press access to the boxing training sessions held in the Village will be coordinated through the Village Media Centre. INFO 2015 will publish the protocols to access the boxing training sessions.

Parapan Am Games Athletes’ Village Access All points noted in the CIBC Pan Am/Parapan Am Athletes’ Village section above will be in place for the Venue Media Centre at the Parapan Am Games Athletes’ Village. A media tour of the Village is planned and will be held before the Opening Ceremony on August 7, 2015. The Athletes’ Village will be closed for accredited press and broadcasters’ access on August 7, 2015 (Opening Ceremony) and August 15, 2015 (Closing Ceremony). Press access to the judo and sitting volleyball training sessions held in the Village will be coordinated through the Village Media Centre. INFO 2015 will publish the protocols to access these training sessions.

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Games News Service on INFO 2015 The TORONTO 2015 Games News Service (GNS), managed by TO2015 Press Operations, will be a useful tool for the press, allowing journalists to stay updated on events that they’re not able to cover directly. During the Games, GNS will distribute flash quotes, press conference highlights and general Games news on INFO 2015. The INFO 2015 system will be similar to other information systems (intranets) at previous multisport events. It will be a source of background and reference materials for the accredited press and broadcasters. The content will be delivered on INFO 2015 without bias or favour.

INFO 2015 Content Overview Schedules and results: Competition and non-competition schedules — including training sessions, press conferences, Pan American Sports Organization (PASO) activities and ceremonies; Americas Paralympic Committee activities; competition results viewable by sport, date and National Olympic Committee (NOC)/National Paralympic Committee (NPC). Content will also include start lists; results; medal standings; medallists; and a range of additional reports. Games news: Flash quotes of competing athletes, press conference highlights and general media communications. Athlete information: Entries by sport and NOC/NPC. Medals: Medal standings by sport; overall medal standings; medallists by day; medallists by sport/event. Sports: Sport competition formats and rules; descriptions of sports; qualification criteria; International Federation information and venue descriptions (available at TORONTO2015.org). Transport: TO2015 transportation system schedules and maps. Weather: Weather conditions, forecasts and travel conditions. Ceremonies: Opening and Closing Ceremonies, and medal ceremonies information and schedules. Miscellaneous: PDF version of TO2015 Media Handbook, TO2015 Photographers’ Handbook and NOC press attachés list. INFO 2015 for the Pan Am Games will go live on July 2, 2015. The Parapan Am Games version of INFO 2015, with Parapan Am Games-specific information, will go live on August 5, 2015.  

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General Information Accessibility The TORONTO 2015 Pan Am/Parapan Am Games Organizing Committee (TO2015) is committed to providing barrier-free venues and services for both the Pan Am and Parapan Am Games. All venues have been reviewed for accessibility as well as considerations for persons with vision loss, hearing loss, and mobility and/or agility impairments. The City of Toronto strongly supports the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) movement and is continuously striving to become one of Canada’s most accessible cities for persons with a disability. Commissioned by the Government of Ontario, the purpose of the AODA is to develop, implement and enforce new standards for accessibility related to goods, services, facilities, employment, accommodation and buildings. Accessible options are now available for transportation, accommodation and recreational opportunities in both the city of Toronto and the Greater Golden Horseshoe. For more information, visit: •

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Alcohol Ontario’s legal drinking age is 19. Photo identification such as a driver’s licence, passport or citizenship card is required to purchase alcoholic beverages in licensed establishments. Licensed establishments can sell alcohol seven days a week from 11:00 to 02:00. Alcohol can be purchased in Liquour Control Board of Ontario (LCBO) retail stores. LCBO is an Ontario government enterprise. Beer is also sold by the Brewers Retail Inc., which operates using the name the Beer Store. Wine, beer and liquor are also available in a number of stores operated by producers, which are licensed to sell their own brands. Some of these stores are located at wineries, breweries or distilleries.

Arriving in Toronto Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ) Toronto Pearson International Airport is the official port of entry, Official Welcome Partner and Official Supplier of Games Airport Services for the TORONTO 2015 Pan Am/Parapan Am Games. Toronto Pearson is Canada’s largest and busiest airport, in Canada’s largest and busiest city. This architecturally stunning airport is the hub for some 400,000 flights a year and more than 36‑million passengers annually. When you consider that Canada’s population is roughly 35.3 million, that’s more people than the entire country. Toronto Pearson provides non-stop and same-plane service to more than 165 cities around the world.

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There are two terminals: Terminal 1 and Terminal 3. Each terminal is multi-sector serving domestic, United States and international flights. Both terminals have free Wi-Fi service. Customers can activate Wi-Fi on their laptops, tablets or smartphones by enabling Wi-Fi on their device and selecting “Toronto Pearson WiFi” from the network list. Toronto Pearson has five runways and 30 taxiways, constructed of concrete, asphalt or a combination of the two. From a quick snack to fine dining, Toronto Pearson has more than 65 food options located in the two terminals. Both terminals also have a range of duty free shops, many featuring new luxury fashion brands. The airport is accessible. Credit: GTAA

For more information, please visit torontopearson.com, or visit the Toronto Pearson pages on Facebook and Twitter. The Terminal Link train The fast, free Terminal Link train connects Terminal 3 to Terminal 1. This is where the Union Pearson Express (UP) station is located. UP, launching in 2015, will connect Toronto’s downtown Union Station with Terminal 1 at Toronto Pearson International Airport. In the YYZ terminals Toronto Pearson has more than 130 shopping and dining outlets. Many restaurants feature quality local flavours and celebrity chefs-led offerings. In 2000, Toronto Pearson asked artists from around the world to create works that represented Toronto’s role as a gateway to North American air travel, while capturing the essence of flight. More than 300 submissions were received, and eight were selected as permanent installations. Look for them as you make your way through the airport.

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Ground transportation to/from Toronto Pearson International Airport There are a number of options for both public and private transport to/from Toronto Pearson International Airport. Note: the ground transportation options listed below are current as of September 2014 and may change during the TORONTO 2015 Games. For an updated listing, please consult torontopearson.com. Public transport to downtown Toronto – TTC bus routes The Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) offers various bus routes that connect from specific subway stations to Toronto Pearson Airport Terminal 1 and Terminals 3 (YYZ).

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79 The main airport bus route is the 192 Airport Rocket, which provides all-day express bus services to/from Kipling subway station (on the Bloor subway line) to Terminal 1 and Terminal 3. This service operates from approximately 05:00 to 02:00 Monday through Saturday, and from approximately 08:15 to 02:15 on Sunday. The one-way travel time for this service is approximately 20 to 25 minutes. Other TTC bus routes also serve the airport. For schedules and information, visit: ttc.ca/Riding_the_TTC/Airport_service.jsp. Union Pearson Express The Union Pearson (UP) Express Train is an elevated train service that will connect Toronto’s Union Station to Toronto Pearson Terminal 1 (YYZ). The one-way travel time will be approximately 25 minutes and trains will depart Union Station or Toronto Pearson Airport every 15 minutes. For further information, visit www.upexpress.com. The Union Pearson Express is scheduled to begin before the TORONTO 2015 Games. Press arriving at Toronto Pearson International Airport will have complimentary access to the Union Pearson Express. Taxis, limousines and pre-arranged services Taxi and limousines are available on the arrival level curbs of each terminal at Toronto Pearson Airport. These vehicles are fully licensed by the Greater Toronto Airports Authority and they provide safe, reliable flat-rate services within the Greater Toronto Area (GTA). For additional information, visit torontopearson.com/en/toandfrom/taxilimo/#. Public transportation to cities other than Toronto Toronto Pearson Airport is also serviced by MiWay, Mississauga’s transit system (serving the Mississauga/Etobicoke Area), Brampton Transit (serving Brampton and Bramalea) and Go Transit from Terminal 1 (serving Richmond Hill, Brampton, Bramalea, Malton, Toronto and North York). For additional information on these services, visit: torontopearson.com/en/toandfrom/public/#. Out-of-town shuttle services There are various shuttle services that provide public transportation to areas outside the Greater Toronto Area. For more information on these services, visit: torontopearson.com/en/toandfrom/outoftown/#.

VIA Rail at Union Station (downtown Toronto) VIA Rail Canada operates the national passenger rail service on behalf of the Government of Canada. An independent Crown corporation established in 1977, the corporation provides passenger transportation in the country’s two official languages. VIA Rail operates almost 500 trains weekly on 12,500 kilometres of track and serves 450 communities across the country. VIA Rail carried close to four million passengers in 2012. In the Ontario-Quebec Corridor, VIA Rail provides intercity passengers with service between Canada’s largest business centres. More than 429 corridor trains run per week, carrying 80 per cent of VIA Rail’s total ridership. VIA Rail trains arrive and depart from Toronto’s Union Station. For more information, visit: viarail.ca/en/explore-our-destinations/stations/ontario/toronto.

Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport, owned and operated by the Toronto Port Authority, is located on Toronto’s waterfront. More than two million people travel through Billy Bishop each year. Porter Airlines and Air Canada both fly in and out of the airport, offering service between Toronto and 18 cities in Canada and the United States, with connections to more than 80 international destinations.

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A ferry runs from the foot of Bathurst Street every 15 minutes, connecting foot passengers and vehicle traffic with the airport terminal. The Toronto Port Authority is currently building an underground pedestrian tunnel, scheduled to open in late 2014, which will make getting to Billy Bishop even quicker and easier. Please note that TO2015 will not have any operations or welcome services at Billy Bishop Airport.

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Banking, Currency and Sales Tax Banks are generally open Monday through Friday, with some branches open on Saturdays and Sundays. Debit and credit cards are widely accepted at restaurants and retail stores. ATMs are found throughout the Greater Toronto Area. The national currency in Canada is the Canadian dollar. Paper bills come in $5, $10, $20, $50 and $100 denominations. Coins come in five cents (nickel), 10 cents (dime), 25 cents (quarter), $1 (loonie) and $2 (toonie). Reproduced with the permission of the Minister of Finance Canada, 2014

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The penny has been eliminated from circulation in Canada. A rounding guideline that has been adopted in other countries is in place in Canada for cash transactions.

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Goods and services tax The calculation of the 13 per cent harmonized sales tax (HST) on goods and services purchases in Ontario, whether for cash or non-cash transactions, is calculated to the penny and added to the price. It is only the total cash payment for the transaction that will be rounded.

Driving in Ontario Visitors to Ontario who want to drive in the province must be at least 16 years old and have a valid driver’s licence from their own province, state or country. Those visiting Ontario for more than three months need an international driver’s permit from their own country.

Electricity In Canada, electricity is 110 volts, 60 hertz. Power outlets are the North American standard threeprong plug.

Emergency Services (911)

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911 is an easy telephone number to remember that will access all emergency services within the Greater Toronto Area: ambulance, police and fire. Dial 9-1-1 from any telephone and no coin is needed when using a public telephone. Trained emergency call takers will provide you with information and assistance. Help is only minutes away by dialing 9-1-1. Callers who do not speak English have access to translators who can help in more than 170 languages. Details are available here: torontoems.ca/main-site/service/using911.html.

Location of Toronto, Time Zone Toronto, Ontario, Canada, lies on the shore of Lake Ontario, the easternmost of the Great Lakes. Home to more than 2.7 million people, the city is the hub of one of North America’s most vibrant regions, the Greater Toronto Area — home to 5.2 million Canadians. The city is also the seat of government of the province of Ontario. There are six different time zones in Canada. Toronto and the province of Ontario are located in the Eastern Time zone.

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Daylight savings time is observed from mid-March to October and will be in effect during the TORONTO 2015 Pan Am/Parapan Am Games. When it is noon (12:00 p.m.) in Toronto in July and August, it is the following time in these cities: 24 Hour Clock

Local Time

Honolulu

06:00

6:00 a.m.

Vancouver

09:00

9:00 a.m.

Los Angeles

09:00

9:00 a.m.

Calgary

10:00

10:00 a.m.

Denver

10:00

10:00 a.m.

Winnipeg

11:00

11:00 a.m.

Mexico City

11:00

11:00 a.m.

Chicago

11:00

11:00 a.m.

Kingston, Jamaica

11:00

11:00 a.m.

Bogota

11:00

11:00 a.m.

Lima

11:00

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Measurements (Metric System) Canada uses the metric system. Distance is measured in kilometres, with speed signs in kilometres per hour. Weight is measured in kilograms. However, you will often see the price per pound in grocery stores for fruits, vegetables and meat. Gasoline is sold by the litre. Temperature is measured on the Celsius scale. 1 Canadian gallon

4.5 litres

1 American gallon

3.8 litres

1 mile

1.6 kilometres

30° Celsius

86° Fahrenheit

20° Celsius

68° Fahrenheit

Smoking Regulations The Smoke-Free Ontario Act prohibits smoking in workplaces, enclosed public spaces and also in motor vehicles when children under 16 are present. It also bans the public display of tobacco products prior to purchase and prohibits youth-targeted tobacco products such as flavoured cigarillos. In Toronto, it is against the law to smoke within nine metres of an entrance or exit of any building. Buildings affected by the City of Toronto bylaw include: •

Municipal buildings (such as city hall, civic centres, recreation and community centres, libraries, arenas and administrative offices)

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Shopping malls, stores

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Multi-residential buildings — condos and apartments — that can be accessed through a lobby or foyer with a buzzer

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Restaurants, bars and cafes

City of Toronto tobacco enforcement officers can give tickets to people who break the bylaw. All TORONTO 2015 venues are strictly smoke-free, except in designated outdoor spectator smoking areas.

Tipping Within Canada, it is customary to tip between 15 per cent and 20 per cent at restaurants and bars for good service. Taxi drivers are usually tipped 10 per cent. The tip should be calculated on the pre-tax total of any bill.

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Telephones Canadian telephone numbers have 10 digits. The first three numbers are the area code, plus a sevendigit local number. All 10 digits must be dialed for calls within Ontario. The following telephone area code prefixes are the most commonly used within the Greater Toronto Area and Games communities: City of Toronto – 416, 437, 647 Suburban areas bordering the city of Toronto – 905, 289, 365 When making a long-distance phone call within Canada or to the United States, add a 1 before the full phone number (for example, 1-416-555-2015). Depending on the caller’s phone plan, long-distance charges may be applied to the call. For international calls, except to the United States, dial 011, then the appropriate country code before the full number. International mobile phones may not work on Canadian cellular networks. Check with your service provider to ensure coverage.

Toronto Public Transit During the TORONTO 2015 Pan Am/Parapan Am Games, press with an accreditation card will have complimentary access to all public transit services in Toronto. Toronto is served by an extensive transportation infrastructure. The public transit system, operated by the Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) is clean, safe and efficient, and widely rated among the world’s best. The TTC has a network of more than 4,000 miles of bus, streetcar, subway and light rapid transit routes, all in one integrated system. The majority of Toronto’s residents (90%) live within 300 metres of public transit routes, and the system handles about 450 million passengers a year. The regional GO Transit network carries 66,000 commuters a day into the city. The TTC is committed to improving access to the conventional system for all its customers. More information is available here: ttc.ca/TTC_Accessibility/Easier_access_on_the_TTC/index.jsp.

GO Transit GO Transit is the regional public transit service using trains and buses for the Greater Toronto and Hamilton Areas, with routes extending to communities across the Greater Golden Horseshoe. GO carries 65 million passengers a year.

Weather Toronto is on the same latitude as Cannes on the sunny French Riviera and just slightly — one degree — north of Boston. In fact, Lake Ontario moderates Toronto’s weather to the point that its climate is one of the mildest in Canada. Generally speaking, spring and summer temperatures range from 15°C (60°F) to 25°C (80°F). Coordinates Elevation

43°40-N, 79°24-W 112 metres (367 feet)

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July

August

Daily maximum

26.5°C (79.7 °F)

28°C (83°F)

Daily minimum

17.6°C (63.7 °F)

16°C (60°F)

Daily mean

22.1°C (71.8 °F)

21°C (68°F)

Rainfall

71 mm (2.8 inches)

80 mm (3.1 inches)

Hours of sunshine

278

253

Tourism Information Toronto, the largest city in Canada and the capital of the province of Ontario, celebrated its 175th anniversary in 2009. Located on the picturesque shoreline of Lake Ontario, Toronto is the heart of Canada’s most populous region and just over an hour’s drive from the American border.

Tourism resources •

Tourism Toronto: seetorontonow.com

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Tourism Ontario: ontariotravel.net

TO2015 Press Operations Contacts

Left to right: Hélène Lapointe, manager, venue press operations Pj (Patricia) Kwong, coordinator, press services Cecil Bleiker, director, press operations Paula Kim, senior manager, main press centre Sam Corea, senior manager, press services Peter Llewellyn, manager, photo services

To reach a member of the Press Operations team, email: [email protected]. For photo operations enquiries, email [email protected].

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Glossary General GNS

Games News Service

GPP

Games Photo Pool

GTA

Greater Toronto Area

IBC

Cisco International Broadcast Centre

MPC

Main Press Centre

MMC

Main Media Centre

TTC

Toronto Transit Commission

YYZ

Toronto Pearson International Airport

UP

Union Pearson Express

Venues The codes listed below are current as of September 1, 2014. These codes appear on the maps in this guide. Venue Code

Venue Name

CIBC Pan Am Park Zone EPS

Exhibition Stadium

EXC

Exhibition Centre

OPW

Ontario Place West Channel

PBV

Chevrolet Beach Volleyball Centre

TCO

Toronto Coliseum

Downtown Zone PAF

Pan Am/Parapan Am Fields

RCY

Royal Canadian Yacht Club

RYA

Ryerson Athletic Centre

VAR

Varsity Stadium

PAD

Pan Am Ceremonies Venue

PAV

CIBC Pan Am/Parapan Am Athletes’ Village

WES

Pan Am Games Family Hotel

East Zone AJX

President’s Choice Ajax Pan Am Ballpark

ANG

Angus Glen Golf Club

MAR

Atos Markham Pan Am/Parapan Am Centre

OBX

Oshawa Sports Centre

PAC

CIBC Pan Am/Parapan Am Aquatics Centre and Field House

UTS

University of Toronto Scarborough Tennis Centre

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Venue Code

Venue Name

North Zone CCE

Pan Am Cross-Country Centre

CEP

Caledon Pan Am Equestrian Park

HRD

Hardwood Mountain Bike Park

MWW

Minden Wild Water Preserve

TTS

Pan Am Shooting Centre

YOR

CIBC Pan Am/Parapan Am Athletics Stadium

CTC

Canadian Tennis Centre

West Zone CEB

Centennial Park Pan Am BMX Centre

PLB

Pan Am Bowling Centre

HAM

CIBC Hamilton Pan Am Soccer Stadium

HEN

Royal Canadian Henley Rowing Course

MIS

Mississauga Sports Centre

MIV

Cisco Milton Pan Am/Parapan Am Velodrome

WFC

Welland Pan Am Flatwater Centre

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TORONTO 2015 Pan Am/Parapan Am Games Fast Facts The “People’s Games” will be the largest international multi-sport event ever hosted in Canada — with more athletes and sports than the Vancouver 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games and the Montreal 1976 Olympic Games. •

July 10–26, 2015 (TORONTO 2015 Pan Am Games)

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August 7–15, 2015 (TORONTO 2015 Parapan Am Games)

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10,000+ athletes and team officials (6,000 Pan Am athletes/1,600 para-athletes)

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41 countries and territories competing (41 National Olympic Committees/28 National Paralympic Committees)

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5,300-square kilometre Games footprint

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16 municipalities hosting training and/or competitions

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250,000 visitors

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20,000 volunteers

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51 sports (36 Pan Am/15 Parapan Am)

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68 sport disciplines (52 Pan Am/16 Parapan Am)

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8 Pan Am-only sports (baseball, bowling, karate, racquetball, roller sports, softball, squash, waterski & wakeboard)

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16–18 Olympic qualifiers/15 Paralympic qualifiers for Rio 2016 Games

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32 competition venues/50+ venues in total

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10 brand-new sport facilities, 15 more upgraded for the Games

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6 athlete accommodation venues (CIBC Pan Am/Parapan Am Athletes’ Village and 5 satellite accomodations)

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26,000 jobs generated

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1.5 million tickets

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$1.4-billion budget for TO2015 ($674 million capital/$767 million operations)

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$3.7 billion — the growth of the Province of Ontario’s real GDP by from 2009 to 2017

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Sport debuts: golf, women’s rugby sevens, canoe/kayak – slalom, women’s baseball and the return of men’s softball (Pan Am Games); wheelchair rugby, women competing in sitting volleyball and the return of football 7-a-side (Parapan Am Games)

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CIBC Pan Am/Parapan Am Aquatics Centre and Field House

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open water swimming

Ontario Place West Channel

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swimming

CIBC Pan Am/Parapan Am Aquatics Centre and Field House

synchronized swimming

CIBC Pan Am/Parapan Am Aquatics Centre and Field House

water polo

Atos Markham Pan Am/Parapan Am Centre

Archery

Varsity Stadium

Athletics

CIBC Pan Am/Parapan Am Athletics Stadium, Ontario Place West Channel

Badminton

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mountain bike

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road cycling (individual time trial)

Milton Roads – Time Trials

Canoe/Kayak

Cycling

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track cycling

Cisco Milton Pan Am/Parapan Am Velodrome

dressage

Caledon Pan Am Equestrian Park

eventing

Caledon Pan Am Equestrian Park, Pan Am Cross-Country Centre

jumping

Caledon Pan Am Equestrian Park

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speed skating

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Royal Canadian Henley Rowing Course

Rowing Rugby sevens

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Sailing

Royal Canadian Yacht Club

Shooting

Pan Am Shooting Centre men's competition

President’s Choice Ajax Pan Am Ballpark

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Squash

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Table tennis

Atos Markham Pan Am/Parapan Am Centre

Taekwondo

Mississauga Sports Centre

Tennis

Canadian Tennis Centre

Triathlon

Ontario Place West Channel

Volleyball

beach volleyball

Chevrolet Beach Volleyball Centre

indoor volleyball (men's)

Exhibition Centre Hall A

indoor volleyball (women's)

Exhibition Centre Hall A

Waterski & wakeboard

Ontario Place West Channel

Weightlifting

Oshawa Sports Centre

Wrestling

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Thank you The TORONTO 2015 Pan Am/Parapan Am Games Organizing Committee (TO2015) would like to thank its partners for their support.