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Bid to Host Games

In recent years there has been significant change in thedevelopment of the Ontario Games Program. It is therefore a very exciting time to be hosting a set of Games!! The Games offer participants, volunteers and spectators an opportunity to experience the excitement of a major competitive event, while leaving behind an important legacy of community pride and sport tourism development.

Sport Alliance Ontario manages the bid process for the five Ontario Games. Each bid must address the components outlined in the Bid Guidelines and is evaluated against criteria established by SAO.

Please click on the following links for the Bid Guidelines and relevant appendices:

Bid Guidelines 2013 – 2015

Ontario ParaSport Games Appendices

Ontario 55+ Games Appendices

Ontario Summer and Winter Games Appendices

Venue Evaluation Form

Be a Part of the Ontario Games Program

Join the team of municipalities that are proud to say – “we’ve hosted the Ontario Games!”

Sport Alliance Ontario is currently seeking bid submissions for the upcoming Games in 2013 - 2015!! We encourage your community to review the Bid Guidelines and realize the benefits of being part of a great program. Communities who have hosted the Ontario Games in the past have experienced a significant economic impact:

2010 Ontario Winter Games $4.7 Million Muskoka Region
2010 Ontario Summer Games $6.1 Million Sudbury
2010 Ontario 55+ Summer Games $1.4 Million Oshawa
2011 Ontario 55+ Winter Games $1.4 Million Haliburton

Additional benefits to hosting include:

  • Legacy of sporting facilities and equipment that can be used by the community members or for future events
  • Sport Tourism and Event hosting experience providing opportunity to gain experience for future events
  • Volunteer training
  • Community Pride

The following Ontario Games are currently available to bid on:

  • 2013 Ontario ParaSport Games
  • 2014 Ontario ParaSport Games
  • 2014 Ontario Winter Games
  • 2014 Ontario Summer Games
  • 2014 Ontario 55+ Summer Games
  • 2015 Ontario 55+ Winter Games

Be a part of the Ontario Games Program – and make a difference!

If you have any questions or are interested in bidding on a future set of Games please do not hesitate to contact Erin Hamilton: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

 
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"Muskoka and  partner communities have benefitted greatly from the Ontario Winter Games," said Scott Aitchison, 2010 Ontario Winter Games Chair. "Not only in 2010, but before and after the Games, Muskoka has been impacted both socially and economically. The Games have allowed us to showcase our community as a desirable sport tourism destination for up to 27 sport organizations and demonstrated what we can achieve."


 
 
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