Issue link: http://tourismwpg.uberflip.com/i/721779
Page 14 It's our Time It's our Time LETTERS OF SUPPORT August 10, 2016 Jonathan Huntington, Co-Chair 2019 IIHF World Junior Hockey Championship Bid Committee Winnipeg-Saskatoon c/o Tourism Saskatoon 101 202 4 th Avenue North Saskatoon, SK S7K 0K1 Dear Mr. Huntington, The Board of Directors of Saskatoon Sports Tourism is most delighted and excited that Saskatoon will be partnering with Winnipeg to bid for the 2019 IIHF World Junior Hockey Championship. From the Saskatoon perspective, we bring to the table the experience of hosting one of the most successful World Junior Championship events in 2010. Considering the competent and motivated leadership that is involved with our bid, Hockey Canada can be confident that the final product will even be more impressive than it was in 2010. Saskatoon is a very strong and knowledgeable hockey community, and the volunteerism in our city is legendary. Be assured that competitors, officials and spectators will be made to feel most welcome, and will have an enjoyable experience. An environment will be established where the championship will function efficiently, effectively and successfully. As evidenced by the success of the World Junior Championship in 2010, and also by the success of other sporting events held in Saskatoon, the 2019 World Junior Championship will be enthusiastically and positively supported by the Saskatoon community. Saskatoon Sports Tourism is most supportive of the bid to partner with Winnipeg and co-host the 2019 World Junior Championship, and will commit any assistance and resources at our disposal to help you secure this bid. We wish you the best of luck to you and your committee. Sincerely, Morris Smysnuik Chair, Board of Directors