Ontario 55+ Games Coming to Brant County and Brantford

Wednesday, 20 February 2019 at 10:41

Nearly 2,000 athletes and visitors are expected in Brant County and the City of Brantford for the 2021 Ontario 55+ Games.

BRANT COUNTY - The City of Brantford and the County of Brant are teaming up to host the 2021 Ontario 55+ Winter Games.

The games will feature athletes over the age of 55 competing in sports like Alpine Skiing, Badminton, Duplicate Bridge, Ice Hockey, Nordic Skiing, Prediction Skating, Table Tennis, Ten Pin Bowling and Volleyball. Brant County Mayor David Bailey says this is a great opportunity for the City and County to showcase their beautiful facilities and communities.

"We are delighted to be able to welcome the athletes, their supporters, the officials and visitors to the area."

The games will be a huge boost to the local economy and will feature over 1,100 athletes and officials and an estimated 800 visitors who will come to the area to watch the games.

Typically, there are 800 to 1,100 athletes and officials who take part in three days of the competitions. An additional 800 visitors also come to the area in support of the athletes. Community engagement is an integral part of hosting the games and 200 to 400 volunteers will also be recruited to help with hosting the successful event.

Minister of Tourism, Culture and Sport Michael Tibollo the City and County on their successful bid.

"These two communities have a fantastic track record of hosting successful events. They offer an amazing natural heritage and state-of-the-art facilities, and I am confident that the 55+ Games participants will have an outstanding time. Our Government for the People is proud to support communities hosting sport events that promote active and healthy living among all Ontarians."

The 2021 Ontario 55+ Games is supported by the Ontario Government, through its Games Ontario program. This program delivers or supports multi-sport events, including the Ontario Winter and Summer Games for youth, the Ontario 55+ Summer and Winter Games and the Ontario Parasport Games. The Ontario 55+ Games are delivered in partnership with the Ontario Senior Games Association.