MEMBER SPOTLIGHT: SCORE CHARLOTTETOWN

 

JUST WOW 

 

Charlottetown has consistently been ranked the #1 sport city in Canada for cities under 50,000 in population by the Global Sports Impact Canada Index, developed by Sport Tourism Canada. And it has been ranked #6 overall in Canada regardless of population.  

CHARLOTTETOWN – A CITY WHERE GREAT THINGS HAPPEN  

Events create extraordinary experiences and Charlottetown is fortunate to have hosted a wide variety of marquee sport events with great pride and success over the years. Our hosting resume, our infrastructure, our community at large, along with our culture and people are unique attributes that allow us to stand out as an award-winning sport event hosting destination. 

As a nationally recognized award-winning sport event hosting destination, we never lose sight of the big picture, and our successes prove it. We’re always on the top of our game so participants can be at the top of theirs! 

 

THE CHARLOTTETOWN ADVANTAGE

With every event, big or small, Charlottetown is always focused on serving the needs of participating teams, officials, provincial and national governing sport bodies, and the fans. While there is much we have to gain as a host destination, there is so much we have to offer. Great things happen in our city! 

Charlottetown has a reputation as a successful sport hosting destination. This reputation is the result of a level of experience that can only be gained from hosting as many regional, national, and international events as Charlottetown has. Our experience as a multi-national award-winning sport tourism destination shines through with every event. 

    LET US ASSIST 

     

    SCORE is here to assist you bid for, promote, and host your event in Charlottetown. Through the SCORE program, we can provide support and assistance in a variety of areas to help ensure success. 

    Planning a sport meeting in Charlottetown? Our colleagues at Meetings & Conventions Prince Edward Island can be of assistance and are only a phone call away. 

    Bringing a crowd? The Special Events Reserve Fund (SERF) was established to attract special events to Charlottetown, including sport events, which have a pronounced tourism focus and strong potential for incremental growth.  

     

    Host It Here 

    Charlottetown offers endless possibilities and a multitude of sport facilities to meet your needs while delivering a spectacular event! With much experience, our sport venues will allow athletes to perform at their best, ensuring that your event creates lasting memories for years to come. 

    Charlottetown is home to signature venues Eastlink Centre Charlottetown,Bell Aliant Centre, Prince Edward Island Convention Centre, and University of Prince Edward Island and Holland College athletics venues to name a few.  Whether it be a municipal, university, college, or private sport venue, Charlottetown is the ideal location for your indoor and outdoor event needs. 

    What’s Up Next 

    Charlottetown’s vibrant sport tourism scene is bustling with excitement as we move toward hosting the 2023 Canada Winter Games, along with numerous other national and international events leading up to and after the Games.

    Connect 

    Looking to infuse a little City Life. Island Style into your next event? We’d love to hear from you. Connect with SCORE’s lead to chat about why Charlottetown is the perfect destination to host your next sport event: 

    Wayne Long 
    Events Development Officer 
    City of Charlottetown 
    902.629.4023 
    wlong@charlottetown.ca  
    www.scorecharlottetown.com  

     

     

     

     

    If you would like to be the next member whose profile will be featured on the STC website, contact Barb MacDonald, Communications Consultant at bmacdonald@sporttourismcanada.com.