Ste.Pierre-Passion Brighter than the Northern Lights-Bid

Welcome to the Arctic North of Rorysville. The City of Ste.Pierre is proud to welcome you to it's 5 Valleys as we look to ignite the passion within again and warm your soul in the cold winter's night for 16 days.

History of Ste.Pierre

Ste.Pierre was founded in the early 1900's by French Rorysvillians looking for a new home. They discovered the valley in the Summer and qucikly set up a small village on the banks of Wolf Lake(Tasiq Amaguk/ᑕᓯᖅᐊᒪᒍᒃ)
From there they survived the harsh winter learning from the native people of the land. After exploring the area Industries were set up in Fishing/Fur/ and Mining as the region was found to be rich in Iron,Copper, and Gold. As The RV Gold Rush of 1911 Set in The Region Grew with many new towns forming.

Ste.Pierre grew into a territory that was fought over by Rorysville and Marceau in 2 Wars. In 2009 Ste.Pierre was officially granted Statehood and the City of Ste.Pierre was named it's capital. It's the Largest city in the North and is still growing as the diamond trade and Natural Gas Industry has fueled growth.

On a sports stage Ste.Pierre has competed in the Challenege Shield,RV Cup(RV Collegiate Hockey Tournament). As well it's Universities have participated in many events.

The pages of History are looking to 2011 as Ste.Pierre looks to add to the Rich tapestry of RV Sports and it's own unique History.

HOCKEY
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Staples Centre,Downtown Ste.Pierre-Home to the Ste.Pierre Cardinals of the RHL this venue will change it's name to the Central Valley Centre for the game. With a Capacity of 21,200 This venue will see Men's Preliminary Matches as well as Quarterfinals. And the Women's Semi-Finals and Medal Matches will be played here

Tri-Nations Arena,North Valley Ste.Pierre-Home to the Tri-Nations University Hockey and Basketball Teams this newly constructed Gem will host Men's Preliminary Round Matches and Quarterfinal Matches as well as select Women's Preliminary Round Matches and Quarterfinals. With a Capacity of 16,910 This will be a great venue for Hockey.

North Valley Armory,North Valley Ste.Pierre-One of the Oldest Arena's in the North The Armory was an old Armory for the Tri-Nations Guard. After being converted to an Arena it housed Tri-Nations University Athletics until the new Arena was built. The Armory Currently houses the Tri-Nations Reserve Junior Hockey Club and Youth Hockey. With a capacity of 6,720 the Arena will host Women's Preliminary Action during the games.

Mountain Breeze Aviation Field, Downtown Ste.Pierre- Home to RFA DIII's Ste.Pierre SV Soccer Club as well as select Ste.Pierre State and even some RV National Squad Games. MBA Field also hosted 1 RFL Game this season making it a destination. Located next to the Capital dome and virtually in the centre of the Ste.Pierre Valleyplex. The Stadium will be converted into a hockey Arena for the Games and will see the Medal Games with it's immense capacity of 55,267 it will be the largest venue to host a Simlympic Hockey Match.

FIGURE SKATING
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Simlympic Skating Centre,South Valley Ste.Pierre-Built for the Games of the III Winter Simlympiad the SSC will host Figure Skating and Short Track Speed Skating events. Post games the Arena will host an Expansion Franchise in the North States Junior Hockey League(RVMJHL). The Capacity for this venue is 7,301
SHORT TRACK SPEED SKATING
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Simlympic Skating Centre,South Valley Ste.Pierre-Built for
the Games of the III Winter Simlympiad the SSC will host Figure Skating
and Short Track Speed Skating events. Post games the Arena will host an
Expansion Franchise in the North States Junior Hockey League(RVMJHL). The Capacity for this venue is 7,301

SPEED SKATING
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Simlympic Oval,South Valley Ste.Pierre- Built for the Games the new Oval is Rorysville's first indoor Oval and also it's fastest. The oval is the most technologically adavnced in the simsports world and will hopefully set a whole new slew of records. Post games the Oval will train all future RV Athelets as well as host a World Cup event every year replacing the York Simlympic Oval on the Circuit.
CURLING
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Wolf Lake Curling Club/Arena,Tasiq Amaguk- The Only venue not in the city limits of Ste.Pierre. Tasiq Amaguk is the oldest settlement in the area and it's rich history lead to the decision to build the Curling Centre Here. Hosting both the Men's and Women's events this center will be the epi-centre of teh curling world. Post games the Centre/Arena will be used for Concerts and Wolf Lake Youth sports. As well the WLCC will host an International Curling invitational every year from the Centre.

Alpine,SnowBoard,Moguls,Ski-Jump
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Dreisbach Mountain,East Valley Ste.Pierre-Located to the eastern edge of the valleyplex. Dreisbach Mountain will show off it's world class slopes. Alpine Skiers will marvel at the powder and speed the can have all in one as will the snowboarders. The Halfpipe is top of it's class as is the Mountain as a whole for Skiers worldwide.
Crosscountry,Bi-athlon
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Fallen Timbers Ski-Course,East Valley Ste.Pierre-Fallen Timbers Ski-Corse features a systems of Cross Country Trails that will challenege the world's best throughout the games.
Sliding Sports
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Fallen Timbers Sliding Centre,East Valley Ste.Pierre-The Fallen Timbers Sliding Centre is the fastest Sliding track in the world and has met all safety standards. The Tracks will set records for years to come as post games they will host a World Cup event and train future sliding athletes for years to come.

And how does this relate to the region? Where are the Venues in correlation to each other?

Athletes Villages
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South Valley Athletes Village,South Valley Ste.Pierre- Located right across the Highway from the SSC and Oval. The Main Athletes village will house the athletes Competing in the Games of the III Winter Simlympiad

Mountaineers Village,East Valley Ste.Pierre-Situated near the base of Dreisbach Mountain Mountaineers Village will house all Athletes who will be competing in the Events in the East Valley.
Hotels
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South Valley Hotel District-The South Valley's Hotel District is situated in the centre of it all. With nearly 3,000 rooms and some of the best hotels in the City. Conneceted to the Ste.Pierre Metro and only blocks from the premiere Shopping district in the city as well as only blocks away from the Simlympic Venues in the South Valley.
Other Hotels-Plenty of Hotels are located in Downtown Ste.Pierre,North Valley and East Valley as well as the Hotel districts in South and Upper Valley(Airport). There is ample places to stay while enjoying the games in the Beauty that is Ste.Pierre.

South Valley,SP Nightlife and Sports collide into something beautifull
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South Valley,SP

Tasiq Amaguk The oldest settlement in the region.The Curling World will focus here

Miscellaneous Venues
Media Centres
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Ste.Pierre Simlympic Centre,Downtown Ste.Pierre- Situated high atop Troleux Hill The Media Centre will allow Media from all over the World to Broadcast The action from Ste.Pierre to the World. With it's picturesque views of the City from the hilltop broadcasters are sure to have amazing backdrops.

Dreisbach Manor,East Valley Ste.Pierre- Dreisbach Manor gaurds the Entrance into the 5 valleys from the east. Located high atop Dreisbach Mountain this old outpost will set the scene for broadcasters looking for a location close to the ski-action.

Opening/Closing Ceremonies
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Bank of Venray Stadium,South Valley Ste.Pierre-Built for a failed attempt at a RBL Franchise the Stadium see's usage for Soccer and Football events as well as Concerts. For the Games It will host the Opening and Closing ceremonies and will be named the Simlympic Stadium. As well during the games nightly concerts and medal celebrations will be held here. Post games the stadium is a likely destination for an RBL expansion club as the RBL announced plans to expand again.

Ste.Pierre Metro Serving The entire 5 valleys Region. SPX was Recently expanded to allow Heavy Aircraft with flights from the Lacroix Islands and during the Games SPX will gain International gateway status allowing Flights from other countries to enter SPX.

SPX is linked to the City and 5 Valley's by the Ste.Pierre Metro on the Green and Red Lines.

The Newly Completed International Gateway.

Ste.Pierre Main Terminal as well as the Ste.Pierre Metro Transit Hub/Airport Centre Station

Regional Gates Connecting you to the Rest of the state as well as the states of Polaris,Northlands and the St.Joliet Islands.


Ste.Pierre Airport's Hotel Centre with over 2500 rooms in this zone a great spot to stay and commute to the Valleys