City of Kamloops Annual Report 2010
City of Kamloops Annual Report 2010
City of Kamloops Annual Report 2010
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One million andcounting at TCC<strong>Kamloops</strong> resident Patrick Schmitz learnedhe was “Mr. One Million” after swiping hisTournament Capital Centre (TCC) card latelast fall – a milestone celebrated by the cityfor the overwhelming response to attendanceand participation at the multi-sportfacility. Schmitz received a TCC free annualpass and a <strong>Kamloops</strong> Jacket at a November19 celebration where the mayor noted theTCC has captured national and internationalattention as a world-class facility.The Tournament Capital Centre opened itsdoors in 2007 as part <strong>of</strong> the <strong>City</strong>’s TournamentCapital Program and visits havesteadily increased across all areas includingfitness operations, the Canada GamesPool, the indoor track, concessions and the<strong>Kamloops</strong> Gymnastics Centre. Hosting <strong>of</strong>Thompson Rivers University varsity gamesand invitational tournaments have alsocontributed to the success.300 27,726 11.7Contacts made during and following<strong>Kamloops</strong> Business Delegation to China.Number <strong>of</strong> participants in 100 varioustournaments hosted in <strong>Kamloops</strong> in <strong>2010</strong>,up from 92 in 2009.Amount in millions <strong>of</strong> dollars generatedby tournaments hosted in <strong>Kamloops</strong>, anincrease <strong>of</strong> $2.6 million over 2009.8 <strong>City</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Kamloops</strong> <strong>Annual</strong> <strong>Report</strong> <strong>2010</strong>
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