The Province of Ontario and the Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Sport (MTCS) – Games Unit is in the process of accepting bid applications from interested communities across Ontario to host the 2020 Ontario Summer Games and the 2020 Ontario 55+ Summer Games. Those interested in hosting are required to submit a letter of intent by April 14, 2017.
The Games offers participants, volunteers and spectators an opportunity to experience the excitement of multi-sport Games, while leaving behind an important legacy of community pride and sport tourism development.
The Ontario Summer Games are Canada’s largest provincial multi-sport event and provide our top young athletes with development and competitive opportunities that prepare them for national and international competition.
The Ontario 55+ Summer Games are a celebration of Active Living for individuals in Ontario 55 years of age or older.
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Interested applicants should visit the following website for more information and the bid guidelines: https://www.mtc.gov.on.ca/en/sport/gamesontario/ontario-games-bid-guidelines.shtml
For any questions about the Ontario Games and the bid process please contact Ryan Albright, Senior Coordinator, Games Unit at [email protected]
Representatives from MTCS will be attending the 2017 Sport Event Congress and will be happy to discuss both hosting opportunities further.