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An application was received from
Tourism Burnaby requesting an in-kind grant to offset the cost of facility
rental in support of the 2019 World Ringette Championships to be held on 2019
November 23 – December 4 at Bill Copeland Sports Centre. The competition is
held bi-annually, and this year eight teams from Canada, United States,
Sweden, Finland and Czech Republic are participating. In addition to the main
competition, the event features a staging competition, opening ceremonies,
VIP receptions, coaching clinics, a school program, grassroots participation
opportunities, and the International Ringette Federation's Annual General
Meeting. At least 7,000 spectators are expected to attend the event.
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