As you get ready for your flight, here are a few things you can do to prepare at home and get travel ready.

• Flight manifest: your travel information including your given name, DOB and gender was provided to AMEX and is the official placeholder for the airlines.  You will require your Government-issued ID to check-in and board the airplane. Your name MUST match the name on your photo ID that will be used to check-in.

• Check your passport or Government-issued ID to make sure it’s not expired, and meets current ID requirements that includes name, date of birth and gender.  

  1. While ID is not required under the law for children between the ages of 12 and 17, you may be refused boarding if you appear under 12 and don’t have proof of age, or appear 18 years of age or older. As such, we recommend traveling with a photocopy of your birth certificate or non-government ID (e.g., a student card or health care card) that includes date of birth and gender.

• Bring your Sask Health Card 

• Review baggage size allowances (please see Packing below) 

• Pack hand sanitizer

• If you plan to wear a mask indoors remember to pack some.

• Double check with your coach and manager for arrival time at the airport. Arrive early to get yourself settled, security lines may be longer than usual. 

Each participant may bring:

1. One personal luggage bag tagged with a provided luggage tag, labelled "Village"; 

• • We encourage you to bring one or two books in your checked luggage for the PEI Literacy Alliance!  

2. Pre-determined equipment as per the Master Equipment list for your sport marked with a provided tag with the name of your sport on it; 

3. One carry-on bag as per the carrier’s specifications (must be within 53 centimeters or 21 inches in length by 38 centimeters or 15 inches in width and 23 centimeters or 9 inches in height) which does not require a tag, may go you on the airplane;

• Examples of a carry-on bag: backpack, small bag, sports bag, etc.  

• Carry-on items need to conform to the airline sizing requirements as the airplanes are limited to the amount of cargo it can carry. 

• Please ensure if you are bringing a laptop or other electronic devices that you pack them within your carry-on.

• Ensure to pack all prescriptions, a change of clothes, your competition uniform, Team Sask uniform, and any other necessities within your carry-on luggage!

• Note: please ensure to bring a meal and snacks with you on the plane! 

4. One personal item as per the carrier’s specifications (must be within 41 centimeters or 16 inches in length, by 33 centimeters or 13 inches in width, by 15 centimeters or 6 inches in height) which does not require a tag, may go you on the airplane; 

• • Examples of a personal item: Purse, camera bag, laptop bag, pillow, etc.

  • This is a perfect spot for snacks and a reusable water bottle! 

BAG TAGS | Bag tags are only to be used for the following baggage that is being checked and placed into the cargo hold of the aircraft:

• 1 piece of personal baggage - use "Village" tag

• Any predetermined personal sport equipment, where applicable - use "the name of your sport" tag

• The Canadian Air Transport Security Authority (CATSA) provides the following guidance on how to pack your carry-on baggage. 

• What is allowed in your carry-on baggage? For a full list of permissible items, please review.

  • Keep your toiletries/liquids together in a clear plastic bag, so they are easy to take out when going through security 

  • Only bring liquids, and gels that are packaged in containers with a capacity of 100 ml / 100 grams or less

  • All of your prescription medicine should be in your carry-on, within the original bottles

  • Pack an empty water bottle to fill up at the airport and during the Games

  • Pack travel-size high protein snacks like trail mix and protein bars, since you will be travelling for long hours 

  • Use packing cubes and organize clothes into categories such as daytime, evening, dirty

  • Roll your clothes instead of folding them, to take up less room 

  • Please ensure if you are bringing a computer, you pack it within your carry-on.   

  • Ensure to pack all prescriptions, change of clothes, competition clothing, Team Sask uniform, and any other necessities within your carry-on luggage!

  • Note: please ensure to bring snacks with you on the plane! You will receive a meal on the plane.

• Double check with your coach and manager for arrival time at the bus/airport. Arrive early to get yourself settled, security lines may be longer than usual. 

DEPARTURE LOCATION: Regina International Airport (YQR)

CHECK IN | Charter Flights- Canadian North 

• Designated counters will be identified with carrier info, flight numbers and destination. 

• All participants will see the airline agent at the check-in counter. 

• All participants will have to check in through a regular check in counter at YQR and provide picture ID. 

• The airline agent at the counter will provide participants with a seat number and airline issued baggage tags. 

• There should be no baggage fees for any participant when checking-in. 

• TAKE A PHOTO of your bag tags and DO NOT LOSE your airline issued bag tag(s) as they will assist with tracking any lost or delayed baggage.

OTHER: 

• Make sure your devices are charged before you board because you have a long travel day ahead of you.

NOTE:

• Hockey (M & F), Ringette and Snowboard will load their gear on to a cargo truck parked in front of the departure area of the Regina Airport upon arrival.  This equipment will be sent to PEI on a cargo plane. 

• All other sports will check in their sport equipment through the regular airport check in counter. The personal luggage and sport equipment tags will be distributed with your uniforms and must be used.

• Please ensure that the name of the traveler is clearly identified on the Canada Games branded bag tag to assist with its proper delivery to its final destination.

Biathlon- will need to complete a “Firearms Declaration Form” at the check in counter when checking in. Guns & ammo must be in a locked hardshell case.

Fencing– sabres/foils only allowed in checked bags.

Archery– arrows only allowed in checked bags.

SECURITY SCREENING | All departure flights from Regina will be processed through a main terminal for departures.  As per standard airport procedures, all participants will be going through airport security screening:

• Please ensure that all liquids, gels and aerosols in your carry-on baggage are in containers of 100ml or less and placed in a clear, 1L resealable bag.  This clear, resealable bag must be removed from your carry-on and placed in the screening bin. 

• All pins will need to be removed from clothing prior to screening and placed in carry-on baggage or screening bin prior to going through security.

OTHER 

• Make sure your devices are charged before you board because you have a long travel day ahead of you.

All flights will be arriving and departing from Charlottetown International Airport (YYG). 

Upon arrival, participants will deplane onto the tarmac and make their way to the waiting coach buses.  Airport baggage handlers will load your luggage and sport equipment off the plane direct into a cargo truck which will take it to the Athlete's Village at UPEI. You will not handle any of your luggage or sport equipment at the airport.

The cargo truck is expected to arrive at Athlete's Village within 30 minutes of the coach busses arriving.  Once all the luggage and sport equipment is unloaded from the cargo truck participants will be able to collect it and take it to their assigned dorm.

If your luggage or sport equipment does not arrive at the Athlete's Village let your coach know immediately and they will work with your team's Mission Staff to locate missing pieces and make necessary arrangements for recovery and delivery to you at Athlete's Village.  

If you are flying on a Charter Plane, bring up the photo of your bag tag and let your coach know. Please send a description of your lost luggage, bag tag, name, phone number, address, etc. via e-mail to jean-paul.varnaitis@aexp.com or sfleming@canadagames.ca as soon as possible and they will assist with the recovery of item and ensure that it is resolved quickly. 

The participant bus system will operate in two ways: team sports will have dedicated buses and individual sports will have a sport-specific bus. 

There will be a dedicated transportation loop at the Athletes’ Village for transportation to the competition venues.

Initial departure times from the Athletes’ Village will be scheduled to allow the participants to arrive at the venue 1-1.5 hours prior to the start of competition, 30 minutes prior to practice, and depart 30 minutes after competition or practice. These times are sport specific. 

For Opening and Closing Ceremonies, participants will be transported on dedicated Provincial/Territorial buses to the venue (Opening/ Closing: Eastlink Centre, Charlottetown). Participants will be transported back to University of Prince Edward Island using a "load and go" bus system. 

There will be an athlete shuttle system for spectating athletes who wish to watch other competitions when their schedule allows:

Participants can board the athlete shuttles from the athlete bus load zone. The shuttle will service the competition venues in a loop on a regular schedule, which will be published in the Athlete Handbook and available at the Village Information Centre. 

This transportation schedule is VERY IMPORTANT and specific to your sport (please see the sport tabs at the bottom of the excel spreadsheet). You will need to ensure you check this schedule everyday as it is updated live!

This is the transportation schedule for the Satellite Venues. 

February 17 | 

Departure from: Regina International Airport (YQR)

Departure time: 9:00 

Airline: Canadian North

Flight Number: 6300

Arrival in: Charlottetown International Airport (YYG)

Arrival time: 14:05

• Biathlon

• Curling (Female)

• Freestyle Ski 

• Gymnastics (Artistic and Trampoline) 

• Hockey (Male) 

• Ringette

• Speed Skating (Short and Long Track)

• Squash

February 17 | 

Departure from: Regina International Airport (YQR)

Departure time: 11:00 

Airline: Canadian North

Flight Number: 6302

Arrival in: Charlottetown International Airport (YYG)

Arrival time: 16:05

• Karate

• Wheelchair Basketball

• Table Tennis

*Flight times can change, please ensure you listen to the information you receive from your coach!

Note:

• • Ensure to pack all prescriptions, change of clothes, competition clothing, Team Sask uniform, and any other necessities within your carry-on luggage!

  • Please ensure to bring snacks with you on the plane! You will receive a meal on the plane. 

  • Arrive at the Regina airport 2 hours before your scheduled departure time. 

All flights will be departing from Charlottetown International Airport (YYG).  

You will bus from UPEI to the Charlottetown International Airport to fly back to Regina where your parents/guardians must pick you up. More information on depature home will be provided to your team by your Mission Staff. 

February 26 | 

Departure from: Charlottetown International Airport (YYG)

Departure time: 16:05 

Airline: Canadian North (Chartered Flight)

Flight Number: 6301

Arrival in: Regina International Airport (YQR)

Arrival time: 18:55 

• Biathlon

• Curling (Female)

• Freestyle Ski 

• Gymnastics (Artistic and Trampoline) 

• Hockey (Male) 

• Ringette

• Speed Skating (Short and Long Track)

• Squash

February 26 | 

Departure from: Charlottetown International Airport (YYG)

Departure time: 18:05 

Airline: Canadian North (Chartered Flight)

Flight Number: 6303 (shared with Alberta)

Arrival in: Regina International Airport (YQR)

Arrival time: 20:55 

• Karate

• Wheelchair Basketball

• Table Tennis

*Flight times can change, please ensure you listen to the information you receive from your coach!

Note:

• • Ensure to pack all prescriptions, change of clothes, competition clothing, Team Sask uniform, and any other necessities within your carry-on luggage!

  • Please ensure to bring snacks with you on the plane! You will receive a meal on the plane. 

February 26 | 

Departure from: Regina International Airport (YQR)

Departure time: 9:00 

Airline: Canadian North

Flight Number: 6300

Arrival in: Charlottetown International Airport (YYG)

Arrival time: 15:05

• Alpine Ski 

• Archery

• Badminton

• Boxing

• Cross Country Ski and Para Nordic

• Figure Skating and Special Olympics Figure Skating

February 26 | 

Departure from: Regina International Airport (YQR)

Departure time: 11:00

Airline: Canadian North

Flight Number: 6302

Arrival in: Charlottetown International Airport (YYG)

Arrival time: 17:15

• Curling (Male) 

• Curling (Mixed) 

• Hockey (Female)

• Fencing 

• Judo

• Snowboard 

*Flight times can change, please ensure you listen to the information you receive from your coach!

Note:

• • Ensure to pack all prescriptions, change of clothes, competition clothing, Team Sask uniform, and any other necessities within your carry-on luggage!

  • Please ensure to bring snacks with you on the plane! You will receive a meal on the plane. 

March 5 | 

Departure from: Charlottetown International Airport (YYG)

Departure time: Immediately after Closing Ceremony (estimated 22:00)

Airline: Nolinor (Chartered Flight)

Flight Number: 6301

Arrival in: Regina International Airport (YQR)

Arrival time: 24:00'ish (March 6, 2023)

• Alpine Ski 

• Archery

• Badminton

• Boxing

• Cross Country Ski and Para Nordic

• Figure Skating and Special Olympics Figure Skating

• Curling (Male) 

• Curling (Mixed) 

• Hockey (Female)

• Fencing 

• Judo

• Snowboard 

• Mission Staff