The 2010 Ontario Summer Games by the Sports Alliance of Ontario will be coming to the City of Greater Sudbury the second week of August 2010. More than 25 venues across the city will be hosting the events, including Laurentian University, Coniston Arena and Whitewater Lake Park.
"Hosting the Ontario Summer Games is an exciting opportunity for Greater Sudbury," said Mayor John Rodriguez. "This event reinforces our commitment to developing local athletes through continued investment in sporting events and infrastructure. 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 "The bid had a strong athlete-centered 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."
The Ontario Games are the largest multi-sport event in the province, It prepares over 3,500 athletes under 22 for national and international competition.
"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 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 .
