Halifax takes seriously the organization of the 2020 World Women's Hockey Championship

The Halifax Advisory Committee on Special Events wants Hockey Canada to know that the municipality is serious in hosting the World Hockey Federation Women's World Championship 2020.

It recommends that the municipality invest 300,000 $ or $ 50,000 more. recommended staff.

Coun. Tony Mancini, committee member and chair of the organizing committee of three international hockey events held in Halifax, believes the April event will boost tourism.

"I totally agree with that," Mancini said. our (tourist) season, so other events planned for that time may arrive even earlier, so this is only a win-win situation.

Halifax would be the co-host of the championship with the city of Truro and the municipality of Colchester. Colchester is considering a contribution of $ 100,000. The province has already accepted a share of $ 250,000. Tickets cost $ 25 per game

The organizers want to set up an exclusively female host committee.

"All About Women's Celebration"

Hockey Nova Scotia also hopes that the event will increase the number of female players in the province by 50 percent, or 1,400 girls, by 2021. [19659002] "It's about celebrating women," said Darren Cossar, executive director of Hockey Nova Scotia. "Women in Sport and Leaders in our Communities."

Halifax Regional Council still to approve proposal

Hockey Canada to visit Nova Scotia in August and make final decision in September.

from other Canadian cities submit bids.

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