Western Canada Summer Games seeking Torchbearers

The 2019 Western Canada Summer Games Host Society is pleased to announce the launch of its Call for Nominations for Torchbearers to Get in the Game and Share the Spirit of the Games.

The Call for Nominations will run through the month of March, with a nomination deadline of March 31st .

If you’re interested in nominating an individual who embodies the core characteristics of the torch relay – celebration, community, participation and pride – you can simply fill out the Online Nomination Form at http://2019wcsg.ca/ torch-relay/, or pick up a paper form at: the Western Canada Summer Games Office (751 Lorne St. W.); City Hall (177 1st Ave. N.E.); Swift Current Library (411 Herbert St. E.).

“Nominees are people who may have excelled personally or athletically, are positive role models, are making a positive impact on the world around them, have enhanced the fabric or their community, who embody the spirit of volunteerism or are a hometown hero,” said Games co-chair, Mark Benesh. “Torchbearers will be a variety of ages, backgrounds and abilities from across the province of Saskatchewan.”

Additional criteria to keep in mind for potential Torchbearers include:

- Be able to (run/walk/wheel/cycle or paddle) up to one kilometre on the assigned day; Be prepared to spend several hours participating on the selected day; Be willing to travel at your expense to the assigned community meeting point; Wear the provided torchbearer uniform for the duration of your torchbearer experience; Meet the minimum age of 13; and consent to undertake and successfully complete a security back ground check if requested. Nominees who are selected to become Torchbearers will be notified by early May.