DocumentsStaff ReportApr 18, 2017Pages 85–88
Staff Report (Parks) — Rugby Canada: Request for Financial Partnership
Parks department staff report regarding a request from Rugby Canada for a financial partnership related to a training facility or activity.
Key facts
- Agenda page listing: p.85
- Department: Parks
- Subject: Request for Financial Partnership from Rugby Canada (details of request and recommended action included)
Staff Report to Council
Date: April 18, 2017
Department: Parks & Recreation
Subject: Rugby Canada – Request for Financial Partnership
Background
The World Rugby Canada Women’s 7’s Event stops in Langford on May 27 and 28, 2017. This is the 3rd year that this significant world event will come to Langford.
Commentary
As in previous years, Rugby Canada is requesting financial assistance to host this world-class sporting event (Attachment A). A breakdown of the item and costs are as follows:
| Item | Cost |
|---|---|
| Stadium hire/rent | $2550 |
| Field maintenance, costs including painting | $2845 |
| Broadcast tower construction | $2500 |
| Bleacher rental | $1500 |
| Electrical/IT support | $7881 |
| Broadcast support | $1600 |
| Hiring of BCTC certified electricians and additional security | $5890 |
The approximate cost to support the event is $25,000.
Financial Implications
The cost to assist Rugby Canada can be found within the current operating budget.
Legal Implications
None.
Options
That Council :
- Support Rugby Canada’s financial request of approximately $25,000 for the World Rugby Canada Women’s 7’s event;
or
- Not support the request.
or
- Support the request with the following conditions:
Respectfully submitted,
Submitted by:
Mike Leskiw, Parks and Recreation Manager
Concurrence:
Lorne Fletcher, Manager of Community Safety and Municipal Enforcement
Concurrence:
Michelle Mahovlich, P.Eng, P.Geo, Director of Engineering
Concurrence:
Leah Stohmann, MCIP, RPP, Deputy Director of Planning / Approving Officer
Concurrence:
Steve Ternent, Director of Finance
Concurrence:
Braden Hutchins, Director of Corporate Services
Concurrence:
Jim Bowden, Chief Administrative Officer
Concurrence:
Darren Kiedyk, Deputy Chief Administrative Officer
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Attachment A
February 17, 2017
Honourable Stewart Young, Mayor of City of Langford
Members of City of Langford Council
2nd Floor, 877 Goldstream Avenue
Langford, British Columbia
V9B 2X8
Dear Mayor Young and City of Langford Council,
The purpose of this letter is to once again seek partnership with the City of Langford in supporting the 2017 HSBC Canada Women's Sevens. Rugby Canada and the City of Langford have enjoyed a strong relationship over the last several years, and through this support Rugby Canada has grown the sport of rugby across Canada and in the Langford region.
Last April, 2016, Rugby Canada attracted nearly 6000 fans over two days to Langford's Westhills Stadium to watch the 2nd annual Canadian leg of the World Rugby Women's Sevens Series. The Langford event was again ranked near the top of the Series in terms of player welfare and attendance, and attracted both local, Provincial, National, and international fans to Vancouver Island.
The hosting of the last two tournaments have been proud moments for Rugby Canada, and we hope also for all residents in the City of Langford. We take great pride in being 1 of only 3 'stand-alone' women's events on the 2016/17 Series, giving our female athletes a stage on which to perform for the world. Live broadcast of the global streaming feed of the entire tournament via World Rugby provided significant world-class profile for women's rugby and the City of Langford.
To stage a world-class international event hosting teams from 12 different nations is a large financial commitment. Rugby Canada will invest over $1.1 million to stage the 2017 tournament. This financial commitment is mitigated through the sale of tickets, sponsorship and the provision of funding support from World Rugby and other key strategic partners. However, even with significant support in 2016 the tournament found itself in a deficit situation.
It is with this reality that we request support from the City of Langford in the form of budget-relieving goods and (VIK) services. This contribution will assist Rugby Canada in mitigating the financial risk, and aid in efforts to allow the tournament to reach a 'break-even' level in 2017.
In conjunction with Tourism Victoria and the CSTA, the HSBC Canada Women's Sevens will implement an economic impact study (STEAM model) for the 2017 event. It is estimated that this event generated millions of dollars of industry output for the Langford community, including about $500,000 of direct tournament spending to local businesses.
Rugby Canada also hosts other international competitions each year in the City of Langford, including the just completed ARC matches versus Argentina and Chile, with each of these delivering further positive economic impact.
With the aforementioned facts, Rugby Canada respectfully requests continued financial support from the City of Langford to assist in staging this world-class sporting event. We are requesting that the City of Langford approve the following support of the tournament:
- Stadium hire/rent
- Field maintenance costs, including painting
- Broadcast tower construction
- Bleacher rentals
- Electrical/IT support
- Broadcast support
- Hiring of BCTC certified electricians and additional security
Our team would be happy to review the above list with City staff to confirm details in order to determine scope of each area of support.
Thank you very much for the consideration and on-going partnership with Rugby Canada. Please do not hesitate to reach out if any further information is required.
We look forward to another world-class event on May 27 & 28 in Langford!
Yours in rugby,
Jamie Levchuk
Managing Director — HSBC Canada Sevens | Rugby Canada
E: jlevchuk@canadasevens.com | C: 604.345.2481
450-375 WATER STREET, VANCOUVER, BC V6B 5C6
CANADASEVENS.COM
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