The City of Greater Sudbury has been chosen as the host of the 2010 Ontario Summer
Games by the Sport Alliance of Ontario. More than 25 venues within the Greater
Sudbury region, including Laurentian University, Coniston Arena, Centennial
Community Centre and Whitewater Lake Park, will host events during the second week
of August, 2010.
“Hosting the Ontario Summer Games is an exciting opportunity for Greater Sudbury,”
said Greater Sudbury Mayor John Rodriguez. “This event will allow us to showcase our
community and strengthens our commitment to the development of athletes at the local
level. I would like to congratulate the members of our local organizing committee who
showed the dedication and initiative required to successfully bring these games to our
community.”
“The City of Greater Sudbury submitted a very thorough and comprehensive bid,” said
Blair McIntosh, Director of Games for the Sport Alliance of Ontario and Site Selection
Chair for the 2010 Ontario Summer Games - Youth. “The bid had a strong athlete
centred focus which was enhanced during our site evaluation and provided the Site
Review Committee with a great deal of confidence in the abilities to Host this
prestigious event. It solidified for us that the care and comfort of the participants will be
a priority and we look forward to working with the Organizing Committee on hosting a
very successful 2010 Ontario Summer Games.”
"As a proud Sudburian I am very excited to hear that the Sport Alliance of Ontario has
awarded the 2010 games to our city," said Sudbury MPP Rick Bartolucci. "Hosting the
largest multi-sport event in Ontario will provide us with yet another way of showcasing
our community and athletes to the rest of the province."
The Ontario Games are the largest multi-sport event in the province, with over 3,500
athletes competing in a number of sports. The Games provide athletes under 22 with
development and competitive opportunities that will prepare them for national and
international competition.
"The McGuinty government is committed to the development of our amateur athletes
because they are role models who inspire all Ontarians to lead active, healthy lives,"
said Minister of Health Promotion, Margarett Best. "I am confident that Sudbury is going
to make the 2010 Ontario Summer Games an excellent and memorable event for all
participants."
The 2010 Ontario Summer Games will be funded by the Ministry of Health Promotion
through the Sport Alliance of Ontario, the City of Greater Sudbury and various other
funding sources. Greater Sudbury Council approved up to $250,000 during its regular
meeting of March 26, 2008, for the 2010 Ontario Summer Games.
For more information about the Ontario Games or the Sport Alliance of Ontario, please
visit www.sportalliance.com.
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