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2006 Ontario Winter Games Begin Wednesday In Collingwood
Games Play An Important Role In Developing Ontario Athletes
TORONTO, March 6 /CNW/ - On Wednesday, over 3,000 athletes will converge
on the Town of Collingwood for the 14th Ontario Winter Games, Health Promotion
Minister Jim Watson announced today.
The Ontario Winter Games feature 23 sports including speed skating,
hockey, alpine skiing, gymnastics, synchronized swimming and figure skating.
The opening ceremonies will be held on March 9 at the Blue Mountain Events
Plaza and will include a parade of athletes.
"The Ontario Winter Games celebrate Ontario's athletes," said
Minister Watson. "Our athletes are strong and competitive and these
Games will allow them to hone their skills for national and international
competitions."
The Ontario Winter Games are part of the Ministry of Health Promotion's
Ontario Games Program run by the Sport Alliance of Ontario. Other provincial
competitions include The Ontario Summer Games, the Ontario Senior Winterfest
Games, the Ontario Senior Actifest Games and the Ontario Paralympics
Championships.
The Ministry of Health Promotion was established in June 2005 to improve
and deliver programs that contribute to healthy living and wellness in
this province. Key priority areas include Ontario's anti-smoking strategy,
nutrition, physical activity, injury prevention and mental health.
Disponible en français.
For further information: Rui Estevao, Minister's Office, (416) 326-8497;
Julie Rosenberg, Communications Services Branch, (416) 326-4833
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