UrbanWaterloo
02-13-2010, 11:46 AM
Should Waterloo Region Bid For The 2025 Canada Games?
www.canadagames.ca
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Introduction
http://www.canadagames.ca/Content/GamesHome.asp?mnu=3
The thought of staging the Canada Games first arose in 1924, at a meeting in Winnipeg of the Amateur Athletic Union of Canada. For more than 40 years it remained a frequent subject of discussion. Finally, in 1966 in Quebec City, the governments of Canada and Quebec gave their joint approval to a proposal to hold the first Games the following year.
A small voluntary committee of businessmen and educators was established. Planning and organization were hurriedly begun. The event was designed to coincide with Canada's 1967 Centennial celebrations.
The first Winter Games were an outstanding success. Despite monumental problems of planning, financing, logistics, and eventually abnormal snow and cold -- minus 37 C. for the opening ceremonies -- a makeshift torch was set alight.
These words, spoken by Marilyn Malenfant, a young competitor in the Games, from the steps of Quebec's National Assembly, exemplify the Games spirit:
"I seek fear, to master it;
Weariness, to test my mettle;
Hardship, to conquer it;
Glory, to share it with my brothers;
And I shall compete loyally."
Since then, at two year intervals, eighteen more ceremonial torches have been ignited to signal the start of successive Canada Games. With Prince Edward Island having hosted the 1991 Winter Games, each province has now hosted the Games at least once, with several having hosted twice already.
An estimated 45,000 young Canadians have participated in the Games. Another 180,000 have engaged in try-outs and qualifying events. Many millions of Canadians have watched the Games either first-hand or on television, and over 67,000 have volunteered.
Over 40 different sports have shared the spotlight in Summer or Winter Games. Each one has grown in popularity by having been on the sports calendar. Unfortunately, lack of time, space, funding and other considerations has prevented many more sports from participating in the Games as often as they might wish.
From a modest initial investment of approximately $800,000 in public funds in 1967, the Games have grown in size, scope, complexity and cost. The 2001 Games in London project gross revenues of over $15 million from three levels of government, corporate sponsorships, ticket and merchandise sales and other marketing initiatives. This is in addition to the contributions of the participating provinces and territories in training and outfitting their athletes, which will account for an estimated $5 million.
Cumulatively, over $230 million has been invested in the Canada Games since their inception, about half of it in capital projects. From track and field complexes to ski hills, soccer pitches to swimming pools, a legacy of sports facilities has been built up in 19 medium-sized communities across Canada. These facilities have provided a springboard for growth in sports excellence and fitness, as well as for the training of coaches, technical officials, and sport administrators.
Perhaps just as important, has been the human legacy bequeathed to these scattered Canadian cities and towns. Communities such as Thunder Bay, Chicoutimi-Jonquière, Saint John and Saskatoon have recruited thousands of willing volunteers to share the host role. With experience gained from the Games, they have gone on to assume other important commitments in their communities. They have left a record of giving and sharing which no amount of bricks and mortar or money can match.
The character of the Games has changed little over the years, although the 1990s have seen an increased importance on sport development. National and provincial sport organizations will increase their emphasis on building a comprehensive Canadian sport system, and host communities will be challenged with creating facilities and programs that will serve sport needs long after the Games have left.
Next Games
http://www.canadagames.ca/Content/Games/Next%20Games.asp
The planning and preparations for the 2011 Canada Winter Games have begun! Halifax, Nova Scotia will take centre stage as they welcome the country’s best young developing athletes from February 11 - 27, 2011 for the 2011 Canada Winter Games. The next generation of national and international champions will compete in 20 selected sports representing the best that their province or territory has to offer. Visit the 2011 Canada Games website www.canadagames2011.ca.
http://www.canadagames.ca/Images/Games/2011%20Games/2011%20logo%20for%20website.jpg
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2011 Multi-Party Agreement
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2011 Hosting Agreement
Hosting Schedule
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Canada_Games
Winter
1967 Quebec City, Quebec
1971 Saskatoon, Saskatchewan
1975 Lethbridge, Alberta
1979 Brandon, Manitoba
1983 Saguenay/Lac Saint-Jean, Quebec
1987 Sydney, Nova Scotia
1991 Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island
1995 Grande Prairie, Alberta
1999 Corner Brook, Newfoundland
2003 Bathurst/Campbellton, New Brunswick
2007 Whitehorse, Yukon
2011 Halifax, Nova Scotia
2015 British Columbia
2019 Alberta
2023 Northwest Territories
2027 Yukon
2031 Prince Edward Island
2035 Saskatchewan
Summer
1969 Halifax/Dartmouth, Nova Scotia
1973 New Westminster/Burnaby, British Columbia
1977 St. John's, Newfoundland
1981 Thunder Bay, Ontario
1985 Saint John, New Brunswick
1989 Saskatoon, Saskatchewan
1993 Kamloops, British Columbia
1997 Brandon, Manitoba
2001 London, Ontario
2005 Regina, Saskatchewan
2009 Charlottetown/Summerside, Prince Edward Island
2013 Sherbrooke, Quebec
2017 Manitoba
2021 Newfoundland and Labrador
2025 Ontario
2029 New Brunswick
2033 Nunavut
www.canadagames.ca
http://www.canadagames.ca/Images/Template/NewSplash0110-olympics.jpg
Introduction
http://www.canadagames.ca/Content/GamesHome.asp?mnu=3
The thought of staging the Canada Games first arose in 1924, at a meeting in Winnipeg of the Amateur Athletic Union of Canada. For more than 40 years it remained a frequent subject of discussion. Finally, in 1966 in Quebec City, the governments of Canada and Quebec gave their joint approval to a proposal to hold the first Games the following year.
A small voluntary committee of businessmen and educators was established. Planning and organization were hurriedly begun. The event was designed to coincide with Canada's 1967 Centennial celebrations.
The first Winter Games were an outstanding success. Despite monumental problems of planning, financing, logistics, and eventually abnormal snow and cold -- minus 37 C. for the opening ceremonies -- a makeshift torch was set alight.
These words, spoken by Marilyn Malenfant, a young competitor in the Games, from the steps of Quebec's National Assembly, exemplify the Games spirit:
"I seek fear, to master it;
Weariness, to test my mettle;
Hardship, to conquer it;
Glory, to share it with my brothers;
And I shall compete loyally."
Since then, at two year intervals, eighteen more ceremonial torches have been ignited to signal the start of successive Canada Games. With Prince Edward Island having hosted the 1991 Winter Games, each province has now hosted the Games at least once, with several having hosted twice already.
An estimated 45,000 young Canadians have participated in the Games. Another 180,000 have engaged in try-outs and qualifying events. Many millions of Canadians have watched the Games either first-hand or on television, and over 67,000 have volunteered.
Over 40 different sports have shared the spotlight in Summer or Winter Games. Each one has grown in popularity by having been on the sports calendar. Unfortunately, lack of time, space, funding and other considerations has prevented many more sports from participating in the Games as often as they might wish.
From a modest initial investment of approximately $800,000 in public funds in 1967, the Games have grown in size, scope, complexity and cost. The 2001 Games in London project gross revenues of over $15 million from three levels of government, corporate sponsorships, ticket and merchandise sales and other marketing initiatives. This is in addition to the contributions of the participating provinces and territories in training and outfitting their athletes, which will account for an estimated $5 million.
Cumulatively, over $230 million has been invested in the Canada Games since their inception, about half of it in capital projects. From track and field complexes to ski hills, soccer pitches to swimming pools, a legacy of sports facilities has been built up in 19 medium-sized communities across Canada. These facilities have provided a springboard for growth in sports excellence and fitness, as well as for the training of coaches, technical officials, and sport administrators.
Perhaps just as important, has been the human legacy bequeathed to these scattered Canadian cities and towns. Communities such as Thunder Bay, Chicoutimi-Jonquière, Saint John and Saskatoon have recruited thousands of willing volunteers to share the host role. With experience gained from the Games, they have gone on to assume other important commitments in their communities. They have left a record of giving and sharing which no amount of bricks and mortar or money can match.
The character of the Games has changed little over the years, although the 1990s have seen an increased importance on sport development. National and provincial sport organizations will increase their emphasis on building a comprehensive Canadian sport system, and host communities will be challenged with creating facilities and programs that will serve sport needs long after the Games have left.
Next Games
http://www.canadagames.ca/Content/Games/Next%20Games.asp
The planning and preparations for the 2011 Canada Winter Games have begun! Halifax, Nova Scotia will take centre stage as they welcome the country’s best young developing athletes from February 11 - 27, 2011 for the 2011 Canada Winter Games. The next generation of national and international champions will compete in 20 selected sports representing the best that their province or territory has to offer. Visit the 2011 Canada Games website www.canadagames2011.ca.
http://www.canadagames.ca/Images/Games/2011%20Games/2011%20logo%20for%20website.jpg
http://www.canadagames.ca/Images/Games/2011%20Games/2011%20MPA%20Cover%20FINAL.gif (http://www.canadagames.ca/Images/Games/2011%20Games/MPA%20Final%20June%2025th%202009%20(2).pdf)
2011 Multi-Party Agreement
http://www.canadagames.ca/Images/Games/2011%20Games/2011Hosting%20Cover%20FINAL.gif (http://www.canadagames.ca/Images/Games/2011%20Games/2011%20HA%20final%20June%2025th%202009.pdf)
2011 Hosting Agreement
Hosting Schedule
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Canada_Games
Winter
1967 Quebec City, Quebec
1971 Saskatoon, Saskatchewan
1975 Lethbridge, Alberta
1979 Brandon, Manitoba
1983 Saguenay/Lac Saint-Jean, Quebec
1987 Sydney, Nova Scotia
1991 Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island
1995 Grande Prairie, Alberta
1999 Corner Brook, Newfoundland
2003 Bathurst/Campbellton, New Brunswick
2007 Whitehorse, Yukon
2011 Halifax, Nova Scotia
2015 British Columbia
2019 Alberta
2023 Northwest Territories
2027 Yukon
2031 Prince Edward Island
2035 Saskatchewan
Summer
1969 Halifax/Dartmouth, Nova Scotia
1973 New Westminster/Burnaby, British Columbia
1977 St. John's, Newfoundland
1981 Thunder Bay, Ontario
1985 Saint John, New Brunswick
1989 Saskatoon, Saskatchewan
1993 Kamloops, British Columbia
1997 Brandon, Manitoba
2001 London, Ontario
2005 Regina, Saskatchewan
2009 Charlottetown/Summerside, Prince Edward Island
2013 Sherbrooke, Quebec
2017 Manitoba
2021 Newfoundland and Labrador
2025 Ontario
2029 New Brunswick
2033 Nunavut