28TH MACKENZIE SOCIETY
GATHERING
Participant Handbook
AUGUST 27TH - 30TH, 2017
ST. CHARLES COUNTRY CLUB
WINNIPEG, MANITOBA, CANADA
DIRECTORS WELCOME
Fellow MacKenzie Society Members,
On behalf of the Board of Governors and membership of St.
Charles Country Club it is my sincere pleasure to extend a
warm Canadian welcome to all participants and guests of the
2017 Gathering of the Alister MacKenzie Society in Winnipeg,
Manitoba, Canada.
Enclosed you will find all of the information needed to enjoy
your time at St. Charles. We very much look forward to
sharing our course and facilities, renewing friendships, and
showcasing some exciting new attractions in our City, in what
is the 150th anniversary of our Country’s confederation.
Very best regards,
Glen Peters, St. Charles MacKenzie Society Director
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CONTACT INFORMATION
St. Charles Country Club
100 Country Club Blvd
Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada R3K 1Z3
Club 204-889-4444 / Pro Shop 204-888-8229
www.stcharlescc.ca
Cameron Gray - General Manager
Phone - 204-889-4444 / [email protected]
Cory Kartusch - Head Professional
Phone - 204-888-8229 / [email protected]
Map - Inn at Forks to St. Charles - click here
Map - Fairmont to St. Charles - click here
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COMPETITORS EVENTS
Sunday August 27th
Welcome reception at St. Charles (Players and Guests) 6:00 p.m.
Beverages and Heavy Hors d’oeuvres/Food Stations
*Alternate dinner arrangements not required
Dress - Golf Attire/Business Casual
Monday August 28th
Lunch in the Garden - 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Men’s Practice Round - 1:00 p.m.
Men’s dinner at St. Charles - 6:00 p.m. - Jacket required
Tuesday August 29th
Breakfast – 7:30 am
Team Photographs - 7:30 a.m. to 8:45 a.m. - Please check schedule in booklet
Round 1 of Competition – 9:00 a.m. shotgun start - Lunch on course
MacKenzie Board Meeting 3:00 p.m. / Mackenzie Director's Meeting - 3:30 p.m.
Historian’s Presentation - 4:00 p.m. - All participants welcome
Dinner at St. Charles(Players and Guests) – 6:00 p.m. - Jacket required
Wednesday August 30th
Breakfast – 7:30 am
Round 2 of Competition – 9:00 a.m. shotgun start
Closing reception in the Garden - 2:00 p.m. (Players and Guests)
Team trophy presentation
Beverage and Heavy Hors d’oeuvres/Garden Lunch
*Shuttles provided to and from all Players events. Please find schedule in booklet*
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GUEST EVENTS
Sunday August 27th
Welcome Reception at St. Charles - 6:00 p.m.
(Players and Guests)
Beverages and Heavy Hors d’oeuvres/Food Stations
*Alternate dinner arrangements not required
Monday August 28th
Guests Golf at St. Charles (option 1) - 8:00 a.m. shotgun
Continental breakfast prior at 7:15 a.m. with lunch to follow
or
Guests Trolley Tour and lunch (option 2) - 10:00 a.m.
A 1 ½ hour trolley tour of historic and scenic sections of the City followed by lunch at one of
Winnipeg’s finest restaurants
Guests Dinner - Canadian Museum of Human Rights - 5:30 p.m.
Cocktails, guided tour and sit down dinner at the spectacular new museum, the only Canadian
national museum outside of our nation’s capital
*Please wear comfortable footwear - 75 minute tour included
https://humanrights.ca/
Tuesday August 29th
Guests Golf at Niakwa (option 1) - 8:30 a.m. shotgun
Continental Breakfast served prior and Lunch following golf
or
Guests tour of Fort Gibraltar & Old St Boniface (option 2) - 10:00 a.m.
Lunch included
Dinner at St. Charles Country Club (Players and Guests) 6:00 p.m.
Wednesday August 30th
A Day at Assiniboine Park - 9:00 a.m.
Experience the Journey to Churchill exhibit (a once in a lifetime opportunity for an underwater view of
Polar Bears), followed by Leo Mol Garden tour and brunch at the Qualico Centre
*Comfortable footwear required
Closing Reception in Garden (Players and Guests) - 2:00 p.m.
*Please check the shuttle schedule in booklet for your transportation to and from events*
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PLAYERS PRACTICE ROUND
MONDAY AUGUST 28TH - 1:00 SHOTGUN START
Clubs will be stored at the golf course for all players. Please put your bag tag from
your gift package on your bag for proper identification.
PLAYERS COMPETITIVE ROUND 1
TUESDAY AUGUST 29TH - 9:00 SHOTGUN START
PLAYERS COMPETITIVE ROUND 2
WEDNESDAY AUGUST 30TH - 9:00 SHOTGUN START
GUEST GOLF ROUNDS
Guest Golf at St. Charles Guest Golf at Niakwa
8:00 Shotgun Start 8:30 Shotgun Start
Lunch to Follow
Lunch to Follow
Guests playing both golf rounds will have their bags transported to Niakwa by the
professional staff
GUEST EVENTS
Trolley Tour Dinner at Tour of Journey to Churchill
10:00 a.m. Museum of Human Fort Gibraltar &
Rights 10:00 a.m. Assiniboine Park
5:30 p.m. 9:00 a.m.
If you find your name missing please contact the pro shop at 204-888-8229
*Please check shuttle schedule for pick up time at hotels*
Transportation Schedule
Shuttle Schedule - Players and Guests
If you happen to miss your scheduled bus below are options for transport:
Duffy's Taxi - 204-925-0101
Winnipeg Limousine - 204-981-4100
Winnipeg does not have UBER as an option
Team Pictures and Locker
Assignments
Team Picture Schedule - Tuesday August 29th
All players please wear team uniforms on this day
St. Charles - 7:30 a.m. Green Hills - 8:10 a.m.
Alwoodley - 7:35 a.m. Valley Club - 8:15 a.m.
Cork - 7:40 a.m. Titirangi - 8:20 a.m.
Crystal Downs - 7:45 a.m. Moortown - 8:25 a.m.
Cypress Point - 7:50 a.m. Claremont - 8:30 a.m.
Past Presidents & Guests - 7:55 a.m. Meadow Club - 8:35 a.m.
Jockey Club - 8:00 a.m. Royal Melbourne - 8:40 a.m.
Pasatiempo - 8:05 a.m.
Team Locker assignments - Men's Room Locker Code 1466
Alwoodley - 6,13,22,23 Green Hills - 215,217,221,226
Cork - 29,36,37,38 Valley Club -253,274,299,312
Crystal Downs - 39,40,56,57 Titirangi - 342,339,353,367
Cypress Point - 61,65,86,90 Moortown - 368,369,373, 376
Past Presidents & Guests - 92,98,128,133 Claremont - 386,401,412,416
Jockey Club - 138,139,140,145 Meadow Club - 428, 450, 461,489
Pasatiempo - 172,199,205, 206 Royal Melbourne - 496,508,535,559
Players are asked to share lockers in pairs.
Please return keys to Stewards Room or leave in lockers at the
conclusion of the event.
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General Information
Winnipeg Weather
Average temperatures at the end of August see daytime highs of 24C / 75F and evening lows of 10C / 50F.
Morning rounds may require a layering piece to get you through to warmer temperatures in late morning
and afternoon. For Winnipeg weather click here
Dress Code
St. Charles dress code is similar to most all other MacKenzie clubs. For information on our dress code
please visit our website at www.stcharlescc.ca.
Locker Facilities
Players and guests have access to locker facilities. Players have been provided 4 lockers per team as listed
in the booklet. The Men's locker room code for entry is 1466. Women's locker code for entry is 1534.
Golf Club Storage
Players are asked to please place their bag tag from their gift package on their golf bag for proper
identification.
Golf Carts
St. Charles is a very flat and easy walking course with very short distances between tees. Walking is
encouraged in this event. Carts can be rented from the pro shop. Visa or Mastercard can be used.
Pro Shop Operations
The pro shop is open from 7:00 a.m. until dusk. Visa, Mastercard or Cash can be used for purchases of
merchandise.
Practice Facilities
Participants are most welcome to use our Practice Tee, Short Game Area and Putting Green before or after
play. These facilities are open 7:00 a.m. to dusk.
Dietary Requirements
Please alert our Food and Beverage Manager, Tyler Scammel, of any allergies or preferences you may
have. 204-889-4444 or [email protected].
Team Uniforms - To be worn TUESDAY
Team uniforms are coordinated by each individual team and colors have been communicated to the
Directors at each Club for the team photo on Tuesday prior to play. There will not be a uniform supplied at
the event for players.
Consumption of Alcohol
St. Charles Country Club strongly encourages all participants to use the shuttles provided. Drinking and
driving carries severe penalties in Canada.
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ADDITIONAL CONTACT
INFORMATION
Host Accomodations
Inn at the Forks- 204-942-6555
Riverstone Spa - http://riverstonespa.ca/
Activities - http://www.innforks.com/activities-en.html
Smith Restaurant - http://smithrestaurant.ca/
Fairmont Winnipeg - 1-866-540-4466
Local Golf Clubs
N i a k w a C o u n t r y C l u b - 1 ( 2 0 4 ) 2 5 6 - 2 0 1 3 - www.niakwacountryclub.ca
P i n e R i d g e G o l f C l u b - 1 ( 2 0 4 ) 2 2 2 - 1 5 7 3 - www.pineridgegolfclub.com
E l m h u r s t G o l f C l u b - 1 ( 2 0 4 ) 2 2 2 - 5 5 1 1 - www.elmhurstcc.ca
S o u t h w o o d G o l f C l u b - 1 ( 2 0 4 ) 2 6 9 - 7 8 6 7 - www.southwood.ca
Transportation
Duffy's Taxi - 204-925-0101
Winnipeg Limousine - 204-981-4100
Winnipeg does not have UBER as an option
Emergency - 911
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RECOMMENDED DINING
Hy's Steakhouse Sydneys
Phone - 1(204)942-1000 Phone - 1(204) 942-6075
www.hyssteakhouse.com www.sydneysattheforks.com
Wasabi Sabi Velvet Glove
1(204)415-7878 1(204)985-6255
www.velvetglovewinnipeg.com/
www.wasabigroup.com
529 Wellington Smith Restaurant (Inn at the Forks)
Phone - 1(204)487-8325
1(204)944-2455
www.529wellington.ca www.smithrestaurant.ca
Earls Main
Phone - 1(204)989-0103
www.earls.ca
Other Casual Dining near the Forks and Hotels
The Old Spaghetti Factory
Muddy Waters Smokehouse
The Beachcomber
Ivory Restaurant
The Common Craft Beer & Wine Kiosk
The Original Pancake House
For more great restaurants in Winnipeg check out the link:
www.pegcitygrub.com
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WINNIPEG ATTRACTIONS
Things to do in Winnipeg
Human Rights Museum www.humanrights.ca
Assiniboine Park www.assiniboinepark.ca
Winnipeg Art Gallery www.wag.ca
Entertainment options for those in town on the 26th
Winnipeg Goldeye's Baseball - 6:00 p.m. vs Sioux Falls
Baseball stadium is a short walk from hotels
Phantom Of The Opera - Shows at 2:00 p.m. and 8:00 p.m.
Centennial Concert Hall is a short walk from hotels
Festival at the Forks
Informal family atmosphere at the Forks near the Inn at the Forks hotel with
live music, food and refreshments
Top Ten Attractions in Winnipeg - www.tourismwinnipeg.com
www.tourismwpg.uberflip.com
www.thecanadianencyclopedia.ca
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