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Vancouver Canadians Baseball player with Accent Inns sign behind
Accent Inns supports Sporting Associations across BC

Accent Inns, proud to support sporting associations across BC. Whether it's baseball, basketball, hockey, soccer or perhaps gymnastics or dance, Accent Inns has a great history of working with local teams and leagues all across BC. This column will highlight some of those groups and their great stories.

 
 
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Strap on that helmet: Accent Inns now a true, bike friendly hotel

Thursday, May 19th, 2011

May 18, 2011, Victoria, BC

Mandy Farmer President & CEO

A new program by the BC family owned and operated hotel chain Accent Inns is going to make travelling with your bicycle a whole lot easier.

The program, called “Bike Love,” rolls out May 20, 2011 at all five Accent Inns’ hotel locations and is aimed at bike lovers who enjoy travelling with their two-wheeled friends.

“Vacationing and competitive cyclists – both amateur and pro – already know all too well how tough it can be to find bike-friendly accommodations,” said Mandy Farmer, CEO of Accent Inns. “As an cycling enthusiast and mountain bike lover myself, I figured the time was now to introduce a bike-friendly program to the BC hotel marketplace – one that went above-and-beyond the standard ‘leave your bike chained to the rack outside,’ deal.” .....Read more about the special amenities for cyclists and our top 5 list

 

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Vancouver Canadians Baseball Club announce exciting promotions

Wednesday, May 11th, 2011

The Vancouver Canadians Baseball Club will mark the 60th anniversary of Scotiabank Field at Nat Bailey Stadium with one of the most exciting promotional schedules in franchise history.

Opening Night is Friday, June 17th at 7:05pm out at Scotiabank Field at Nat Bailey Stadium as the C’s welcome the Yakima Bears.

Accent Inn Vancouver Airport hotel Donna Price wearing Vancouver Canadians jersey

Accent Inn Vancouver Airport hotel's Donna Price loves Canadians Baseball

Fans will be dazzled with the most impressive Superstar Series in recent memory as the BC Sports Hall of Fame will present five (5) former Toronto Blue Jays including soon-to-be National Baseball Hall of Fame member Roberto Alomar (June 28th).  Along with Alomar, the C’s will welcome Lloyd Moseby (June 20th), Kelly Gruber (July 2nd), Ed Sprague (August 4th), and Jesse Barfield (August 15th).

The longtime tradition continues as fans can soak up the sunshine during one of our nine (9) Power Smart ‘Nooners presented by BC Hydro.  Gates will open at noon with all Power Smart ‘Nooners set for 1:05pm.

(read more about the Vancouver Canadians Baseball clubs promotional schedule.....)

 

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The Annual FAB 50 Elite Girls Basketball Camp

Tuesday, May 3rd, 2011

Head Coach Bruce Langford instructs campers.

The annual FAB 50 Elite Girls Basketball Camp was held Saturday-Sunday, April 23-24 at Spectrum Community School’s Gyms.

The annual camp brought together 40 of the top girls basketball players in grades 6-11 from schools around the Victoria area for a weekend of basketball instruction from some of the top coaches in the province.  The guest coaches included Simon Fraser University’s Bruce Langford, Thomson Rivers University’s Scott Reeves and Camosun College’s Brett Westcott, who is also the camp organizer.

FAB 50 Elite Girls at practice.

Accent Inn Victoria has been a sponsor of this youth development event for several years as the hotel hosts the visiting coaches who volunteer their time to work with the local players.  This camp also served as the selection camp for the South Vancouver Island Basketball Association select team program which will keep local players involved in the game through July with practices and games against teams from around the province.

 

 

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SALMON KINGS AUCTIONING OFF ELTON JOHN TICKETS

Tuesday, January 25th, 2011
Victoria Salmon Kings Pink in the Rink event

Victoria Salmon Kings Pink in the Rink event Feb 4th

Accent Inns are proud to be a sponsor of the Victoria Salmon Kings and BC Cancer Foundation’s Pink in the Rink event.

Fantastic prizes will be available to win during the game but some exciting news prior……..
SALMON KINGS AUCTIONING OFF ELTON JOHN TICKETS
TO SUPPORT BC CANCER FOUNDATION
Bid for two tickets to see Elton John packaged with Taylor Ellington pink jersey! more on Elton John tickets
 

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Camosun College Chargers gear up for 2011

Wednesday, January 12th, 2011

Camosun Chargers begin second half of the season

The Camosun College Chargers men’s volleyball team has shaken off the holiday rust and is set to start the second half of the BCCAA season with an Island Rivalry match up against the VIU Mariners this Friday evening in Nanaimo. The second and final round of matches in the 2010-11 Island Rivalry volleyball series is sure to be a hot contest and promises to deliver a great evening of volleyball action.

To augment the team’s training and development, the Chargers traveled to Kelowna over the holiday break to take part in a three-day training workshop which included a number of top teams from BC and Alberta.  “We wanted to accomplish three things with our trip to UBCO over the holidays,” explained Coach Parkinson. “We wanted to get the rust off, to continue to evolve our style of play and learn about ourselves in different situations, and to have fun.  In my mind we accomplished all three.” ...more on the chargers 2011 season

 

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Toronto Blue Jays Help Vancouver Canadians Baseball Foundation

Thursday, November 25th, 2010
vancouver canadians player

Accent Inns proud to support the Vancouver Canadians Baseball team

The Vancouver Canadians Baseball Club will host its inaugural Scotiabank Vancouver Canadians Baseball Foundation Hot Stove Luncheon featuring the Toronto Blue Jays on Friday, January 21st (1180 W. Hastings Street) starting at 12:00pm.

“As a community focused business, we are so proud to support sports organizations like the Vancouver Canadians, that offer such great support for their community”, Donna Price – Sport and Group manager Accent Inns Vancouver Airport hotel.

During this inaugural luncheon, the Vancouver Canadians Baseball Foundation will announce a focused, multi-tiered community initiative determined to help local youth by giving them both hope and opportunity while encouraging self-development and the chance to achieve excellence. ...more on the Toronto Blue Jays helping the Vancouver Canadians launch their new foundation

 

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Victoria Salmon Kings soon to play home opener

Monday, October 25th, 2010
Victoria Salmon Kings logo

Victoria Salmon Kings

Accent Inns are proud to once again be supporting the Victoria Salmon Kings, proud affiliate of the Vancouver Canucks and Manitoba Moose, announced today their ticketing and promotional schedule for next weekend’s home-opening series versus the Ontario Reign. Contact the Accent Inn Victoria hotel for special groups rates and deals.

Sponsored by 100.3 The Q and The Zone @ 91.3, the Salmon Kings kick-off their home schedule of the 2010-11 season with a three-game set versus the Reign on Wednesday, October 27th, Friday, October 29th and Saturday, October 30th. read more on the Victoria Salmon Kings

 

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GoodLife Fitness Victoria Half-Marathon

Tuesday, October 12th, 2010
Karen England, Sales Manager for Accent Inns finishing the Victoria Marathon

Karen England, Sales Manager for Accent Inns finishing the Victoria Marathon

The Marathon began  in September 1980 with a single 26.2 mile race and now offers five different events for all ages. What other Marathon can boast a finish line as scenic as Victoria’s inner harbour in front of our famous  historic Parliament Buildings (actually it’s the legislative building but people know it by the “other” name).  I know everyone at the Accent Inn Victoria really enjoys meeting people from all over that come to run in our “famous” marathon. The race attracts people come from all over the globe  including some famous Kenyan participants.  One of the folks running the race this years was Accent Inns own Karen England. We are all very proud of Karen , Accent Inns Regional Sales Manager  Victoria.  She did what many of us would like to do but never seem to get around too. Well done Karen!

Now read Karen's tale of competing and the aftermath....

 

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ECHL TO NAME ALL-DECADE TEAM

Tuesday, September 7th, 2010
Victoria Salmon Kings logo

Vote for your Victoria Salmon Kings

As proud supporters of the Victoria Salmon Kings, all of us at Accent Inns encourage you to nominate your favorite Salmon Kings’ players and coaches!

The Victoria Salmon Kings, proud affiliate of the Vancouver Canucks and Manitoba Moose, announced in conjunction with the ECHL that the league will honor an All-Decade Team to celebrate the best players to perform in the League from 2000-2010.

The ECHL will accept nominations from teams and fans starting today and running through September 24th. Nominations should be sent via e-mail to ECHL@echl.com.

...read more on nominating your favorite team members

 

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Toronto Raptors coming to UBC

Friday, August 13th, 2010
UBC and Raptors staff hold up jersey to announce training camp

UBC welcomes Toronto Raptors to the War Memorial Gym

UBC Thunderbirds basketball has an incredibly exciting announcement. The Toronto Raptors are holding a training camp at the UBC War Memorial Gym! It has been announced that the Toronto Raptors will be holding their training camp at the UBC facility from October 2-5. There will be a chance for the public to see the Raptors in action during an intrasquad game. More about the Toronto Raptors coming to UBC

 
 
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