Frequently Asked Questions
Have questions about The Games? We have answers.
In the simplest of terms, CCC itself is an events company that plans and delivers dozens of cross-industry networking and corporate team building events every year. The September Games are basically our crown jewel and the only of our offerings that requires that people participate with and through their employer.
You'll find a lot of what you're looking for if you keep scrolling, but here's a handy PDF if you'd like to share all of this information at once with your company: 2020 September Games New Company Playbook.
The clue is in the name: September! The 2020 September Games will take place from Friday, September 11, to Saturday, September 26.
The action happens outside typical work hours during the evenings and weekends, with the exception of optional events that may go down over the lunch hour.
A tentative schedule of events will be available by May 2020.
Usually we open registration in November and offer Early Bird prices until January 31. From February on, regular registration will remain open until we reach capacity or until March 31.
We only have the capacity to accept 25-30 new-to-CCC companies each year, so act fast!
Less than you’d think! New companies pay just $999 plus GST and processing fees to Get in the (September) Games. Returning companies pay according to their total eligible employee count in Calgary & Area.
Early Bird prices for the 2020 September Games (including GST and credit card processing fees) for returning companies:
- 1-49 employees - $1296
- 50-99 employees - $1620
- 100-199 employees - $1944
- 200-299 employees - $2268
- 300-499 employees - $2592
- 500-999 employees - $2916
- 1000+ employees - $3240
Our off-season events will be priced individually.
Registering for the CCC September Games can be done on our company dashboard, a backstage pass to our website for our Company Captains. The fees that are charged for registration cover a company’s participation in the September Games. Any expense outside of this (company t-shirts, practices, kickoff parties, performance-enhancing snacks*) is totally optional and at the discretion of each participant or company.
If the online payment option doesn’t strike your fancy, you can email us to request an invoice and pay by cheque.
*nachos. Always.
We thought you'd never ask! If you'd like to pay by credit card online, follow these steps:
- Head over to our company dashboard (you'll want to bookmark this page as it will become the hub for your company's activity leading up to and during the September Games).
- Click "New Company?" and follow the prompts.*
- Once you are logged in, Register your Company. Please enter your company name as it should be displayed on all outgoing communications moving forward. Also, be sure to enter an accurate number of employees (this can be updated as needed). If your company has participated in the past but did not participate in 2019, please select "No".
- Don't miss the Games! Click "Register" and enter your credit card information (as mentioned, the fee includes GST and a 3% credit card processing fee).
- Voila! You're in the Games! Stay tuned for more information. If you are champing at the bit to learn more, however, feel free to contact us!
If you work better with visuals, you're in luck: Registering for the September Games.
*Typically the email confirmation arrives within a few minutes. If it doesn't: 1) Check your junk mail folder. 2) Check with your company's IT department, sometimes the email is flagged.
Orange, Red, White, Green and Blue Divisions will have access to all the sports/games, in addition to all special/social events and all events under the umbrella of the Charity Challenge.
Purple Division companies will have access to 11 sports/games (TBD), in addition to all special/social events and all events under the umbrella of the Charity Challenge.
The event selection process happens separately from registration. Event selection will be available starting in mid-May and ending in mid-June. Participating companies will receive detailed instructions and tentative calendars later in the Spring to help inform the selection process.
The 2020 Charity Challenge is an optional undertaking leading up to and throughout the CCC September Games. The Charity Challenge begins on February 1 and ends on the final day of the Games (September 26). If they opt to, companies can earn points toward their totals in the September Games which absolutely can determine final standings.
CCC partners with 10 local charities and each of these groups puts forth 5 Giving Opportunities, ranging from volunteer opportunities and in-office learning experiences, to requests for tangible and monetary donations.
New to 2020: CCC will be hosting 10 Off-Season Events in support of each of our 10 charity partners. These events are a great way to get in some extra team-bonding and practice, and are also an early opportunity to earn Charity Challenge points that will go towards the Overall Results in the 2020 September Games.
a) Purple Division say whaaaat?
As a new-to-CCC company, you’ll participate in our Purple Division against 25 to 30 other newbies. In this division, you'll get access to 11 of the sports and games that we offer for the Games, as well as all charity giving opportunities and social events. 11 sound like a lot? It can be. Don’t worry, your company can choose to take on as many or as few of these 11 activities as you wish. Double-don’t worry: this selection process doesn't take place until May/June, so you aren’t expected to have this figured out when you register for the Games.
To secure your company's spot, you can register online for just $999 (plus GST and processing fees) which covers your participation in up to 11 events, or send us an email to request an invoice to submit your payment by cheque. These spots fill like the griddles that produce hotcakes, so don’t delay.
b) Purple not your favourite colour?
Companies who are looking to bypass their rookie year in the Purple Division and access all 22 events can do so through sponsorship. Interested in knowing more? Get in touch with us (info@calgarycorporatechallenge.com)!
c) What should our company expect?
CCC will work closely with individuals at your company to help you get organized, prepare for the Games and have a successful first year. We recommend assigning 2-4 leads within your company to spearhead these efforts; we call these people “Company Captains”.
All communications from CCC will be sent out to Company Captains who will be responsible to get the information to others at their company (social committee, team captains, participants, etc). The staff team at CCC can also be booked for Lunch & Learns or meetings with your Company Captains group. Just get in touch!
Nachos are life. We’re actively pursuing nacho sponsors. Also, perhaps a Pepto sponsor.