Call
the Band message line to check for
travel updates: dial 476-8152 and press 1
EMERGENCY CONTACT
during Trips
Mary-Lou 464-6116 / 619-6723 (anytime)
Friday May 09 to Sunday May 11,
2008
- SEE BELOW for PACKING
LIST
- remember your
instrument/music & stand
or flag/rifle!!
Landing Trail
School
5325-37 Avenue
Gibbons, AB
Friday
7:00pm arrival (allow 30 minutes driving time north of Edmonton)
Sunday 3:00pm pick-up
Check the Band message line (476-8152, press 1) for any changes or
updates.
Directions:
From Fort Road & 137 Avenue, go north on Manning Fwy. Turn
left/north onto Hwy 28A. Cross Hwy 37. Continue on 28A to the Town of
Gibbons.
Take the first left/west into Gibbons, on 50 Avenue.
Drive through town (5 blocks) and turn left/south onto 51 Street.
Follow this all the way around town and through the residential area;
continue around the curves past the new construction, until Landing
Trail School appears on the left.
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Tour 2007 Itinerary (2008 itinerary to
be posted as developed)
| Tues.
July 03 |
7:00am
depart Edmonton for Kalispell, MT via Roosville |
| Wed.
July 04 |
9:00am
Kalispell Fourth of July
Parade 11:00am Bigfork Fourth of July Parade 4:00pm Big Sky waterpark 11:00pm Fourth of July fireworks at Lakeside |
| Thurs.
July 05 |
travel
to Calgary via Caraway |
| Fri.
July 06 |
9:00am
Calgary Stampede
Parade |
| Sat.
July 07 |
travel
to Saskatoon, SK via Kindersley, SK |
| Sun.
July 08 |
Forestry
Farm Zoo 6:00pm MACBDA Show at Griffith's Field (USask) |
| Mon.
July 09 |
travel
to Calgary via Oyen and Drumheller, AB |
| Tues.
July 10 |
Stampede
Caravan/Seniors stand-still show 2:00pm & eve MACBDA Marching Show Band Indoor World Championships at Pengrowth Saddledome - field show |
| Wed.
July 11 |
Heritage
Park 6:00pm MACBDA Grand Championships at McMahon Stadium - field show |
| Thurs.
July 12 |
whitewater
rafting in Sundre 8:00pm arrive in Edmonton |
BAND CAMP #3 May 09-11, 2008
Here is the packing list. Please use the best judgment for
your child/children. The number of items are suggestions. All items
MUST fit into the child's duffel bag with the
exception of instrument/flag. It is
recommended to pack into bags within the duffel bag (e.g. clothing in a
soft-sided suitcase/ backpack; ziplock with socks/ underwear;
toiletries bag with brush/comb, toothbrush/paste, shampoo/conditioner;
grocery bags for shoes; swimbag with swimwear/ towel/comb/shampoo in
swim bag if on list; include a laundry bag) to make it easier for the
kids to find stuff and keep it organized.
MONEY: NOT NEEDED for Camp
weekends [approx. $5/day is recommended on Tour]
BAND EQUIPMENT: Be sure to
remember
instrument, music & stand, flags/rifles & props. Uniforms will
be issued at Camp; those whose uniform deposit is paid will take their
uniforms home
UNIFORM: Bring complete uniform, including Band jacket, hung neatly in garment bag, for re-fitting and ensuring all parts are in place.
OUTDOOR CLOTHING: Sabers Band jacket plus another coat according to the weather, comfortable closed walking shoes (e.g. runners)
BEDDING: light sleeping bag, camp mat (prefer closed-cell, no cots), pillow, extra blanket (e.g. fleece), [slippers, sleep toy]
CLOTHING: 2 shirts, 2 pants, 2
underwear,
2 pr socks, pyjamas (top/bottom, no
nightgowns), indoor shoes
REQUIRED! (non-marking, good for marching), solid outdoor shoes
(runners preferred)
SWIM BAG:
NOT NEEDED for Camp [swim suit, beach towel,
[optional: shampoo, comb, goggles, water shoes]]
PERSONAL NEEDS: towel, face cloth, comb/brush (for personal use only), toothbrush/toothpaste, [shampoo/conditioner, soap, deodorant; feminine hygiene products if needed]
CARRY-ON BACKPACK: [esp. for Summer trips] water bottle, sun hat, sunscreen, lip balm, kleenex, (camera), quiet-time activities (e.g. books, diary/journal, deck of cards, small board games, electronic games)
Mark all items with band member's name. All articles must fit in duffel bag, except uniform & instrument/flag.
NO gum/candy, NO flashlights, NO cell phones
Medication must be in a sealable plastic bag, with member's name and written instructions for administration, given to Chaperones Director or designate.
The Edmonton Sabers Marching Band will not be held responsible
for lost, stolen or broken articles.
© 2006, 2007 Edmonton Sabers Marching Band. All Rights Reserved.
Updated May05/08.