Coach and Friends: June 2014

2014 Coach And Friends Golf And Dinner

Posted June 25 by Pam Irvine - NOTE change of dinner location this year.

It’s that time of year when we still some enjoyable weather to experience and our golf game is still sharp J So, I am pleased to announce that from October 1^st to the 6^th we will be celebrating our 13th Annual Coach And Friends Golf And Dinner.

We are back in the lovely downtown core of Victoria with wonderful things to see and do !

Hotel :

The headquarters for the event is at the Embassy Inn Hotel and Suites (www.embassyinn.ca)

located in lovely downtown Victoria ! The rooms are great and the price is right at a wonderful rate.

We have a group block of 25 rooms reserved on the 3rd and 4th floor for check in October 1, 2014 for five nights departing October 6, 2014 for a rate of $89.00 per night plus taxes (without breakfast) and $109.00 per night plus taxes (with breakfast).

HOTEL RESERVATION: Guests should reserve their rooms on an individual basis by calling
1-800-268-8161 and identify yourself as Golf and Friends” #3909 to get the special rate.

The following room types are available for pick up:

9 -Traditional Rooms with 2 Queen size beds

4-Tradionial Rooms with one Queen bed
6-Traditonal Rooms with one King bed
1-Suite with one King bed
1-Suite with two Queen Beds
2-Suites with one Queen Bed

Please quote the group name (Golf and friends), number (#3909) and room type when we call in to pick up our rooms. The Release date will be September 1, 2014, if any rooms are not picked up by then they will be released and subject to availability after that.

GOLF, FOOD AND FUN: For those guests arriving on Thursday or sooner, the Highlands Golf and Country Club tee times have been booked for guest between 11am to 1pm for those wishing to golf. The golf fees will be around $75.00 ( to be finalized in the next few weeks ) which includes shared cart. Thursday evening things get started in the one or both of the host suites at the Embassy with wine, cheese and food. Hopefully we can convince last year’s grand chef to work his magic and as usual, it will be a great time to meet and greet old friends.

Friday - In the morning breakfast will be served in one or both of the host suites at the Embassy Inn Hotel and Suites (7-8:30) and then the Shamble format tee times at Bear Mountain (Mountain Course) will start from 9:00 to 11:20 am. Cost for golf will be around $75.00 including shared cart and team compositions/groups will be announced. The Shamble format was very popular last year as the best drive from each team was selected and then each player played out their ball from the selected spot. You will be asked to name the provincial/city or state team you want your score to go towards in order to declare this year’s championship team

Friday nite

Guests will gather at one or both of the host suites at the Embassy Inn Hotel and Suites after golf to announce the winning team as well as to share golf stories. The plan is to have pot luck or get together at the hotel for dinner. ( Great food ! ..ask Lloyd ! ) Should be a good time !

Saturday

Breakfast will be served in one or both of the host suites at the Embassy Inn Hotel and Suites (7-8:30) , then it is an open activity day to go whale watching, golf or whatever you want. We will be booking some times at Olympic View for those who can’t get enough golf. Our “Coach and Friends” Dinner will be held at out host hotel , Embassy Inn Hotel and Suites , 520 Menzies Street, Victoria, BC. Cocktail hour will be from 6:00pm - 7:00pm with dinner starting around 7:00pm . The cost of the dinner is will be close to last years (to be confirmed). As usual it will be a great evening with friends, fun and special prizes and surprises.

Sunday

Highlands Golf and Country Club tee times have been booked for guest between 11am to 1pm for those wishing to golf. The golf fees will be around $75.00 ( to be finalized in the next few weeks ) and at Bear Mountain (Valley Course) will start from 9:00 to 11:20 am. Cost for golf will be around $75.00 including shared cart

Please contact Steve if you have any questions or to be put on the list if you are interested in attending. HOPE TO SEE YOU ALL SOON...Stephen Stern at midasman1962@gmail.com

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