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Saanich Water Polo School - Spooktacular Water Polo Tournament
October 21-23, 2011
Commonwealth Place, Victoria, B.C.,
Canada
For
2010 results please click here
Results and Final Standings from 2009 Tournament - click here
(in PDF form)
Victoria Guide
Travel and Climate:
Victoria, where the competition is held is on an island (Vancouver Island). It is accessible by ferry from
Seattle and/or from Vancouver. Teams can fly into Seattle and/or Vancouver and take the ferry from either big city to Victoria.
Victoria has an international airport, thus teams can fly directly into Victoria as well. There are also a large number
of connection flights to Victoria from Seattle or from Vancouver – and other major US and Canadian cities.
Sometimes the ferry option is less expensive and more convenient, and sometimes it is the connecting or direct flight.
Your local travel agent can help map out a few possibilities for your team. You can find information as well on
the www.tourismvictoria.com web site. Just click on the “getting here” section!
The climate in mid February is very mild by Canadian standards. Usually in the low teens in Celsius, or 50-60 degrees Farenheit.
It is enough to bring a sweat shirt or light coat.
Transportation:
For Ferry/Airport – Hotel transfers, contact John Wilson WILSON’s TRANSPORTATION
at 250-475-3235, or at 1-800-567-3288 for the best water polo rates in town.
Car and Van rentals:
BUDGET – 250 953-5300 www.budgetvictoria.com
HERTZ – 250 385-4440 www.hertz.com
AVIS – 250 386-8468 www.avis.com
NATIONAL – 250 386-1213 www.nationalcar.com
Dining and Shopping Guide:
The Café at the Pool
Jamie and staff – upstairs at Commonwealth Place Pool - await the participants of the tenth annual
Valentines International with some hearty and healthy Water Polo Specials. Place a team order before
your game and your food will be ready to go.
Broadmead Plaza
Teams do not have far to go to grab something nutritious during the tournament. Broadmead Plaza is
within walking distance, and houses:
Romeo’s Restaurant
(250 744 -1177) with excellent Pizza and Pasta.
Thrifty Foods will fulfill any team’s grocery needs. Broadmead Plaza also has a drug store, and several boutiques,
coffee shops including Starbuck’s, Fish and Chips and Mexican Food.
Ordering Pizza:
Romeo’s - 250 744-1177
Villages - 250 589-3788
Hot House - 250 472-3663
Boston - 250 514-3101
Domino’s - 250 310-0310
Thai and Chinese Take Out/Delivery
Little Thai Place 250 477-8668
Purple Garden Chinese Restaurant 250 477-8866
Government Street Downtown
Has designer boutiques and popular name brands such as Roxy Jeans, Gap, Roots, Eddie Bauer, etc. Just off of
Government Street on Johnson you will find the popular “Lululemon Athletica” boutique with a unique array of
high quality leisure ware. Check out their web site at
www.lululemon.com
The Bay Centre Downtown
Large Atrium Style shopping centre, 5 minutes’ walk from Government St.
www.thebaycentre.ca
Mayfair Shopping Centre
(off the Highway between Blanshard and Douglas) – is Victoria’s largest shopping centre and locals’ favorite place to shop.
Customer Service Tel #: 250 383-0541. Or email
info@mayfairshoppingcentre.com
Mayfair is very close to the Accent Inn!
The best place to eat around Mayfair Mall is the Macaroni Grill which has a huge group capacity and reasonable
menu prices. Tel: 250 385-2211.
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