January 2010NEWS RELEASE Winners AllKingston, ON -- The Closing Ceremonies for the Kingston 2010 Ontario ParaSport Winter Games were held this evening at the K-Rock Centre. The Masters of Ceremonies were Big G & Mathews of Kix 93.5, and the banquet included entertainment by local bluegrass trio The Abrams Brothers. Members of the games organizing committee thanked all of the ParaSport athletes, coaches, officials, support staff, volunteers and spectators for a memorable weekend of competition. Approximately 450 participants from across Ontario travelled to Kingston to participate, including 300 athletes with a physical disability such as spinal injury, spina bifida, multiple sclerosis, cerebral palsy, amputation, and blindness or visual impairment. The six competitive sports include ParaAlpine Skiing, Sledge Hockey, Wheelchair Curling, Wheelchair Basketball, Wheelchair Rugby and Swimming. The venues utilized for the Ontario ParaSport Winter Games include the Calabogie Peaks Resort, the Invista Centre, the Royal Kingston Curling Club, and the Kingston Military Community Sports Centre. The Games conclude tomorrow. “This event could not have been possible without the support of the City, our wonderful sponsors and the hundreds of volunteers that have been working on this event,” said John Munro, Chairman of the Kingston Games. “I want to recognize and thank the members of the Games Organizing Committee for their diligent efforts. Under their leadership, the 2010 Ontario ParaSport Winter Games have been a resounding success for all participants and the City of Kingston,” said Margarett Best, Minister of Health Promotion. The Ontario ParaSport Winter Games are delivered by the Sport Alliance of Ontario in partnership with ParaSport Ontario, the Sport Tourism Branch of the Kingston Economic Development Corporation, Canadian Forces Base Kingston, and the City of Kingston. The Government of Ontario is the primary funder of the Games. For more information about the Ontario ParaSport Games or ParaSport Ontario, please visit www.parasportontario.ca, and for the Kingston Games, please visit http://winter.ontarioparasportgames.com/index.html. Media Contact: COMMUNIQUÉ DE PRESSE Gagnants, tousKingston, ON -- Les cérémonies de fermeture des Jeux ParaSport d’Hiver de l’Ontario 2010 à Kingston ont été tenues ce soir au Centre K-Rock. Les animateurs étaient Big G et Mathews de Kix 93.5, et le banquet a inclus du divertissement par le trio de bluegrass local The Abrams Brothers. Membres de comité organisateur des Jeux ont donné leurs remerciements aux personnels de soutien, les entraîneurs et officiels pour une fin de semaine mémorable de la concurrence. Approximativement 450 participants de partout en Ontario participent, incluant 300 athlètes avec des incapacités physiques comme blessure de la moelle épinière, spina-bifida, sclérose en plaques, paralysie cérébrale, amputé, atteint de cécité ou malvoyant. Les six sports compétitifs inclus: Ski alpin paralympique, hockey sur luge, Curling en fauteuil roulant, Basket-ball en fauteuil roulant, Rugby en fauteuil roulant et la natation. Ces événements auront lieu à ces différents endroits: Calabogie Peaks, Le Centre Invista, the Royal Kingston Curling Club, et le Centre des sports de la communauté militaire de Kingston. La conclusion des Jeux sera demain. « Cet événement n’aurait pas été possible sans l’appui de la Ville de Kingston, nos commanditaires formidables et des centaines de bénévoles qui ont travaillé pour cet événement, » a dit John Munro, Président des Jeux à Kingston. « Je veux saluer et remercier les membres du comité organisateur des Jeux pour leurs efforts remarquables. Sous leur direction, les Jeux d’hiver ParaSport de l’Ontario 2010 ont connu un succès éclatant pour l’ensemble des participantes et participants et la ville de Kingston », a déclaré Margarett Best, ministre de la Promotion de la santé. Les Jeux ParaSport d’Hiver de l’Ontario 2010 sont donnés par l’Alliance sportive de l’Ontario en association avec ParaSport Ontario, la branche de tourisme de sport de la Société de développement économique de Kingston, la Base des Forces canadiennes de Kingston, et la Ville de Kingston. Le gouvernement de l’Ontario est le principal commanditaire de ces Jeux. Pour de plus amples renseignements au sujet des Jeux ParaSport de l’Ontario ou ParaSport Ontario, veuillez consulter le site : www.parasportontario.ca, et pour les Jeux de Kingston, veuillez consulter le site : http://winter.ontarioparasportgames.com/index.html. Contact de médias : NEWS RELEASE Seizing the MomentKingston, ON -- Day 2 of the Kingston 2010 Ontario ParaSport Winter Games saw numerous sports staged simultaneously across the Limestone City. The ParaAlpine Skiing events at the Calabogie Peaks Resort today highlighted the Giant Slalom. Female winners were Frederique Turgeon (junior division) with a time of 132.27 and Jan Hymers with a time of 155.51. Male winners were Michael Whitney (junior) with a time of 105.30 and Andy Van Grusven with a time of 93.58. 
Photo by Anthony Johnson There were four games of Sledge Hockey at the Invista Centre, with Team South taking both of their games, first beating Team West (6-0) and later Team North (3-0), while Team West beat Team East (1-0). In another match, Teams East and North tied 2-2. 
Photo by Anthony Johnson There were six games of Wheelchair Curling at the Royal Kingston Curling Club. Bradford (skip Ken Gregory) continued its domination and remains undefeated, winning 8-7 against Fort William and 10-4 against Ottawa. Fort William (skip Carl Levesque) won 8-4 against Toronto and 8-7 against the other Fort William team. Kenora (skip Wayne Ficek) beat Ottawa 7-5, while Toronto (skip Chris Rees) beat Kenora 8-7. 
Photo by Anthony Johnson There were six games of WheelChair Basketball at the Kingston Military Community Sports Centre. The Flyers beat the Spinners (45-23) and the Rebels (37-22); the Rebels beat the Cruisers (37-26) and the Spinners (28-26); the Spinners beat the Cruisers (44-30); and the Cruisers beat the Flyers (34-31). Also at the Kingston Military Community Sports Centre, there were six games of WheelChair Rugby. Ottawa A had three victories, with 41-21 over Ottawa B, 39-20 over Toronto, and 40-18 over London. Ottawa B scored two victories, with 42-28 over London and 42-28 over Toronto. And London beat Toronto with a score of 38-36. All of the swimming meets began and concluded at the Kingston Military Community Sports Centre. In the women’s events, winners were Christine Cloutier (50M, 100M and 200M freestyle, 50M breaststroke), Megan Sherwin (50M backstroke), Vicky Zasada (100M breaststroke), Paige Keleher (50M and 100M butterfly), Martha Sandoval (100M backstroke), Chou Avanessian (400M freestyle), and Kara Dier (200M individual medley). In the men’s events, winners were Nik Tolgyesi (50M freestyle, 100M individual medley, 50M and 100M butterfly), Nicola Plamondon (100M backstroke, 200M and 400M freestyle), Iain Smith (50M backstroke, 100M freestyle), Isaac Bouckley (50M and 100M breaststroke), and Harley Bolton (200M individual medley). “These athletes set a great example for all Ontarians. I salute their commitment to excellence. It is rewarding to see all their hard work and training pay off,“ said Margarett Best, Minister of Health Promotion. The Ontario ParaSport Winter Games are delivered by the Sport Alliance of Ontario in partnership with ParaSport Ontario, the Sport Tourism Branch of the Kingston Economic Development Corporation, Canadian Forces Base Kingston, and the City of Kingston. The Government of Ontario is the primary funder of the Games. For more information about the Ontario ParaSport Games or ParaSport Ontario, please visit www.parasportontario.ca, and for the Kingston Games, please visit http://winter.ontarioparasportgames.com/index.html. Media Contact: COMMUNIQUÉ DE PRESSE Profiter de l’instant présentKingston, ON -- Plusieurs sports ont été présentés simultanément pendant la deuxième journée des Jeux ParaSport d’hiver de l’Ontario 2010 Kingston dans la « ville de la pierre calcaire ». Le slalom géant était en vedette aujourd’hui parmi les évènements du ski alpin paralympique à Calabogie. Les vainqueurs femelles étaient Frederique Turgeon (division junior) avec un temps de 132.27 et Jan Hymers avec un temps de 155.51. Les vainqueurs males étaient Michael Whitney (junior) avec un temps de 105.30 et Andy Van Grusven avec un temps de 93.58.
Photo par Anthony Johnson Il y a eu cinq matches de hockey en luge au Centre Invista, avec l'équipe du sud prenant les deux de leurs jeux, battant premièrement l'équipe vers l'ouest (6-0) et plus tard l'équipe du nord (3-0), pendant que l'équipe vers l'ouest battent associe à l'est (1-0). Dans un autre match, associe à l'est et au nord lié 2-2.
Photo par Anthony Johnson Il y a eu six matches de curling en fauteuil roulant au Royal Kingston Curling Club. Bradford (skip Ken Gregory) continue sa domination et reste invaincu, gagnant 8-7 contre Fort William et 10-4 contre Ottawa. Fort William (skip Carl Levesque) a gagné 8-4 contre Toronto et 8-7 contre l'autre équipe de Fort William. Kenora (skip Wayne Ficek) battent Ottawa 7-5, pendant que Toronto (skip Chris Rees) battent Kenora 8-7.
Photo par Anthony Johnson Il y a eu six matches de basket-ball en fauteuil roulant au Centre des sports de la communauté militaire de Kingston. Les Flyers battent les Spinners (45-23) et les Rebels (37-22); les Rebels battent les Cruisers (37-26) et les Spinners (28-26); les Spinners battent les Cruisers (44-30); et les Cruisers battent Flyers (34-31. Il y a aussi eu six matches de Rugby en fauteuil roulant au Centre des sports de la communauté militaire de Kingston. Ottawa A eu trois victoires, avec 41-21 contre Ottawa B, 39-20 contre Toronto, et 40-18 contre London. Ottawa B a marqué deux victoires, avec 42-28 contre London et 42-28 contre Toronto. Aussi London battent Toronto avec un score de 38-36. Toutes compétitions de natation ont commencé et se sont terminées au Centre des sports de la communauté militaire de Kingston. Dans les événements des femmes, les vainqueurs étaient Christine Cloutier (50M, 100M et 200M style libre, 50M brasse), Megan Sherwin (50M nage sur le dos), Vicky Zasada (100M brasse), Paige Keleher (50M et 100M papillon), Martha Sandoval (100M nage sur le dos), Chou Avanessian (400M style libre), et Kara Dier (200M quatre nages). Dans les événements des hommes, les vainqueurs étaient Nik Tolgyesi (50M style libre, 100M quatre nages, 50M et 100M papillon), Nicola Plamondon (100M nage sure le dos, 200M et 400M style libre), Iain Smith (50M nages sur le dos, 100M style libre), Isaac Bouckley (50M and 100M brasse), and Harley Bolton (200M quatre nages). « Ces athlètes donnent un exemple extraordinaire aux Ontariennes et Ontariens. Je salue leur engagement envers l’excellence. Il est gratifiant de voir leur travail et leur entraînement acharnés donner ces résultats », a déclaré Margarett Best, ministre de la Promotion de la santé. L’Alliance sportive de l’Ontario présente les Jeux ParaSport d’Hiver de l’Ontario 2010 en association avec ParaSport Ontario, la branche du tourisme sportif de la Société de développement économique de Kingston, la Base des Forces canadiennes de Kingston et la Ville de Kingston. Le gouvernement de l’Ontario est le commanditaire principal de ces Jeux. Pour de plus amples renseignements au sujet des Jeux ParaSport de l’Ontario ou ParaSport Ontario, veuillez consulter le site : www.parasportontario.ca, et pour les Jeux de Kingston, veuillez consulter le site : http://winter.ontarioparasportgames.com/index.html. Contact de médias : Team Gregory 4-0 at Ontario Parasport Winter Games“Ken Gregory's Bradford rink is leading the six team field at the Ontario Winter Games. With one draw to play they have a 4-0 record, and having already beaten Carl Levesque's 3-1 Thunder Bay squad”... (more) Source: NEWS RELEASE Games OnKingston, ON -- The Opening Ceremonies for the Kingston 2010 Ontario ParaSport Winter Games were held this evening at the Kingston Military Community Sports Centre. The Master of Ceremonies was CKWS television’s sports anchor Doug Jeffries. The athletes’ procession was headed by a piper and colour guard from Canadian Forces Base Kingston, and the National Anthem was sung by Para-athlete Jenna Lambert. Jane Chartrand, an Algonquin Elder and Nokomis performed a prayer, before Para-swimmers Nik Tolgyesi and Harley Bolton read the Athlete’s Oath in English and French respectively. Para-swimmers Michael Williams and Emily Sayeau then brought the ParaSport Games Torch into the building. Notable guests who attended to show their support included the Lieutenant Governor of Ontario, the Honourable David C. Onley; Margarett Best, Ontario minister of Health Promotion; and Mr. John Gerretsen, MPP for Kingston and the Islands. Competition began earlier today, with events scheduled through Sunday, January 24th. Approximately 450 participants from across Ontario are participating, including 300 athletes with a physical disability, support staff, coaches and officials. The six competitive sports include ParaAlpine Skiing, Sledge Hockey, Wheelchair Curling, Wheelchair Basketball, Wheelchair Rugby and Swimming. These events are being held at a variety of local venues, including the Calabogie Peaks Resort, the Invista Centre, the Royal Kingston Curling Club, and the Kingston Military Community Sports Centre. “Although this event is in Kingston, it is intended for residents across this part of eastern Ontario to enjoy, participate in and learn from,” said John Munro, Chairman of the Kingston Games. The Ontario ParaSport Winter Games are delivered by the Sport Alliance of Ontario in partnership with ParaSport Ontario, the Sport Tourism Branch of the Kingston Economic Development Corporation, Canadian Forces Base Kingston, and the City of Kingston. The Government of Ontario is the primary funder of the Games. For more information about the Ontario ParaSport Games or ParaSport Ontario, please visit www.parasportontario.ca, and for the Kingston Games, please visit http://winter.ontarioparasportgames.com/index.html. Media Contact: COMMUNIQUÉ DE PRESSE Ça commenceKingston, ON -- Les cérémonies d’ouverture des Jeux ParaSport d’Hiver de l’Ontario 2010 à Kingston ont été tenus ce soir au Centre sportif de la communauté militaire de Kingston. Le maître de cérémonie était la sommité de la chaîne de télévision CKWS Doug Jeffries. La procession des athlètes a été fait entrer par un joueur de cornemuse et l’équipe porte-drapeaux de la Base des Forces canadiennes de Kingston, le hymne national a été chanté par para Athlète Jenna Lambert. Jane Chartrand, une ancienne des algonquins et une Nokomis a fait sa prière, avant que para Nageurs Nik Tolgyesi et Harley Bolton ont lu le Serment des athlètes en anglais et en français. Para nageurs Michael Williams and Emily Sayeau ont apporté suite la torche ParaSport dans l’immeuble. Invités notoires qui étaient présents pour montrer leur appui inclus le lieutenant-gouverneur de l'Ontario, L'honorable David C. Onley; Margarett Best, la ministre de la Promotion de la Santé; et M. John Gerretsen, MPP pour Kingston et les Îles. Les concurrents ont commencé plus tôt aujourd’hui et termineront le dimanche 24 janvier. Approximativement 450 participants de partout en Ontario participent, incluant 300 athlètes avec des handicapes physiques, personnel de soutien, entraîneurs et officiels. Les six sports compétitifs inclus: Ski alpin paralympique, hockey sur luge, Curling en fauteuil roulant, Basket-ball en fauteuil roulant, Rugby en fauteuil roulant et la natation. Ces événements auront lieu à ces différents endroits: Calabogie Peaks, Le Centre Invista, the Royal Kingston Curling Club, et le Centre des sports de la communauté militaire de Kingston. « Même si l’événement a lieu à Kingston, l’intention est pour les résidents de l’Est de l’Ontario de s’amuser, participer et d’apprendre » a dit John Munro, Président des Jeux à Kingston. Les Jeux ParaSport d’Hiver de l’Ontario 2010 sont donnés par l’Alliance sportive de l’Ontario en association avec ParaSport Ontario, la branche de tourisme de sport de la Société de développement économique de Kingston, la Base des Forces canadiennes de Kingston, et la Ville de Kingston. Le gouvernement de l’Ontario est le principal commanditaire de ces Jeux. Pour de plus amples renseignements au sujet des Jeux ParaSport de l’Ontario ou ParaSport Ontario, veuillez consulter le site : www.parasportontario.ca, et pour les Jeux de Kingston, veuillez consulter le site : http://winter.ontarioparasportgames.com/index.html. Contact de médias : NEWS RELEASE On Their MarkKingston, ON -- The 2010 Ontario ParaSport Winter Games began today in the Limestone City with two of the six sports. Sledge Hockey got underway with two games played at the Invista Centre. Team West (comprised of players from Kitchener, London, Sarnia, Windsor and Woolwich) beat Team North (Sudbury, North Bay, Elmvale, Markham, and Whitby) with a score of 3 to 1, while Team South (Toronto, Mississauga, Hamilton and Niagara) trounced Team East (Ottawa, Kingston) with 10 goals over 1. Meanwhile, six games of Wheelchair Curling were played at the Royal Kingston Curling Club. Ottawa’s RA Curling Club (skip Bruce Cameron) won both of their matches, as did the Bradford and District Curling Club (skip Ken Gregory). The Kenora Curling Club (skip Wayne Ficek) and the Fort William Curling Club (skip Carl Levesque) each achieved one victory. The other sports, which begin tomorrow, include ParaAlpine Skiing, Wheelchair Basketball, Wheelchair Rugby and Swimming. Approximately 450 participants from across Ontario are participating, including 300 athletes with a physical disability, support staff, coaches and officials. “ParaSport athletes from all corners of our province will showcase their individual and collective talents in seven sports this weekend. Their dedication to being the best they can be is an inspiration to all Ontarians to lead active, healthy lives,” said Margarett Best, Minister of Health Promotion. The Ontario ParaSport Winter Games are delivered by the Sport Alliance of Ontario in partnership with ParaSport Ontario, the Sport Tourism Branch of the Kingston Economic Development Corporation, Canadian Forces Base Kingston, and the City of Kingston. The Government of Ontario is the primary funder of the Games. For more information about the Ontario ParaSport Games or ParaSport Ontario, please visit www.parasportontario.ca, and for the Kingston Games, please visit http://winter.ontarioparasportgames.com/index.html. Media Contact: COMMUNIQUÉ DE PRESSE Prenez vos marksKingston, ON -- Les Jeux ParaSport d’hiver de l’Ontario 2010 ont commencé aujourd’hui avec deux des six sports. Hockey sur luge a commencé avec deux matches jouant au Centre Invista. L'équipe Ouest (composé des joueurs de Kitchener, London, Sarnia, Windsor et Woolwich) a defait l'équipe Nord (Sudbury, North Bay, Elmvale, Markham, et Whitby) avec un score de 3 contre 1, alors que l'équipe Sud (Toronto, Mississauga, Hamilton et Niagara) a battu l'équipe Est (Ottawa, Kingston) avec 10 buts contre juste 1. En même temps, six matches de Curling en fauteuil roulant one été joue à la Royal Kingston Curling Club. Le RA Curling Club (skip Bruce Cameron) d'Ottawa a gagné chacuns de leurs deux matchs, aussi que le Bradford and District Curling Club (skip Ken Gregory). Le Kenora Curling Club (skip Wayne Ficek) et le Fort William Curling Club (skip Carl Levesque) ont obtenu un seul victoire. Les autres sports, qui commencent demain, incluent le Ski alpin paralympique, Basket-ball en fauteuil roulant, Rugby en fauteuil roulant et la natation. Approximativement 450 participants de partout en Ontario participent, incluant 300 athlètes avec des handicapes physiques, personnel de soutien, entraîneurs et officiels. «Des athlètes handicapés venant des quatre coins de notre province feront valoir leurs talents individuels et collectifs dans sept disciplines sportives au cours de cette fin de semaine. Leur détermination à être les meilleurs est une inspiration pour l’ensemble des Ontariennes et Ontariens à mener une vie saine », a déclaré Margarett Best, ministre de la Promotion de la santé. Les Jeux ParaSport d’Hiver de l’Ontario 2010 sont donnés par l’Alliance sportive de l’Ontario en association avec ParaSport Ontario, la branche de tourisme de sport de la Société de développement économique de Kingston, la Base des Forces canadiennes de Kingston, et la Ville de Kingston. Le gouvernement de l’Ontario est le principal commanditaire de ces Jeux. Pour de plus amples renseignements au sujet des Jeux ParaSport de l’Ontario ou ParaSport Ontario, veuillez consulter le site : www.parasportontario.ca, et pour les Jeux de Kingston, veuillez consulter le site : http://winter.ontarioparasportgames.com/index.html. Contact de médias : Check out the Amazing Photo Gallery of Sports Action being compiled by the Whig Standard2010 Ontario ParaSport Winter Games Photo Gallery Source: Calabogie Peaks Welcomes ParaAlpine Athletes of the 2010 Ontario ParaSport Winter Games January 22 -24th, 2010Calabogie, ON: Calabogie Peaks is proud to be the Alpine host site for the 2010 Ontario ParaSport Winter Games(OPWG) from January 22 - 24. OPWG is the largest multi-sport event in the province for athletes with a physical disability. ParaAlpine Skiing athletes combine speed and agility while racing down slopes at high speed. There are two Alpine events on the ParaSport Winter Games Program: Giant Slalom and Slalom. The Giant Slalom event begins on Saturday, January 23rd at 9 AM, and the Slalom racing will start at 9:30 am on Sunday, January 24th. Friday, January 22nd is a training day for all athletes... (more) Source: Para-athletes features at Kingston meet prior to OlympicsResidents of Ontario won’t have to wait until February to see some top-notch athletics as the 2010 ParaSport Ontario Winter Olympic Games take place in Kingston this weekend. Over 230 of the province’s top physically disabled athletes are taking part in six different winter sports. Originally ParaNordic skiing was also slated to take place at Little Cataraqui Creek Conservation Area, but because of mild temperatures and a lack of snow, it has been cancelled. “This is only the third time that there have been winter sports competition for athletes with a disability,” says Games Organizing Committee Chairman John Munro. “It’s very exciting for us to have the opportunity to bring the athletes in here.” ... (more) Source: Game for the GamesThree days of spirited competition as genuine and gritty as any this side of an Olympics, in modern facilities and capped by a farewell evening of celebration and friendship with a private concert tossed in: These and other highlights await the 200- plus athletes participating in this weekend's 2010 Ontario Para - Sport Winter Games in Kingston. Organizers expect approximately 700 visitors to descend on the city, including athletes, support staff, coaches and some of the 300 or so volunteers staffing the event... (more) Source: Thank You For Your SupportIt is through the thoughtful and generous donations of individuals, groups and businesses that ParaSport Ontario is able to offer development and competitive sport programs for athletes with physical disabilities...(more) All gifts large and small make a difference. Please send your donation to:
ParaSport Ontario To make a donation using Visa or MasterCard, please contact ParaSport Ontario by calling (416) 426-7187 or Toll Free at 1 (800) 265-1539. Your donation is greatly appreciated. Should you wish to receive a charitable tax receipt, please indicate this when making your donation. For more information, please contact Cathy Vincelli, ParaSport Ontario Executive Director at (416) 426-7186. Source: Ficek foursome headed to Parasport Winter GamesPrior to last year s provincial playdowns, skip Wayne Ficek and his foursome only got in Saturday practices. This year, they ve been playing in the Kenora Curling Club s Thursday night men s league and are headed to the Ontario Parasport Winter Games this weekend in Kingston... (more) Source: Teen making wavesSWIMMING: Maxine Tolgyesi's hero lives under her roof in Amherstview. It's not hard to see why the always-smiling Nik Tolgyesi, 14, receives that billing from his mother. “I'm really, really proud of him,” Maxine said of her son, who was given long odds just to live six years ago. Today, not only is Tolgyesi living, he's thriving despite having little use of the right side of his body... (more) Source: NEWS RELEASE Ontario’s Lieutenant Governor to Preside Over Opening CeremoniesKingston, ON -- The Lieutenant Governor of Ontario, The Honourable David C. Onley, will be presiding over the Opening Ceremonies of the Kingston 2010 Ontario ParaSport Winter Games on Friday, January 22nd at 8:00 p.m. in the Kingston Military Community Sports Centre. This event is open to the public. The Honourable David C. Onley has championed disability issues on many fronts and for many years. Having lived with polio and post-polio syndrome since the age of three, he has broken through social barriers and become a role model. As The Queen’s representative in Ontario, Mr. Onley has worked tirelessly to improve accessibility for all. Over 300 athletes from across Ontario with a physical disability such as spinal injury, spina bifida, multiple sclerosis, cerebral palsy, amputation, and blindness or visual impairment will soon arrive in the Limestone City, along with coaches, support staff, and officials. The six competitive sports include ParaAlpine Skiing, Sledge Hockey, Wheelchair Curling, Wheelchair Basketball, Wheelchair Rugby and Swimming. The intended venues for the Ontario ParaSport Winter Games include the Calabogie Peaks Resort, the Invista Centre, the Royal Kingston Curling Club, and the Kingston Military Community Sports Centre. “The ParaSport Winter Games plays an important role in positioning Ontario as a leader in sport development. The 2010 Games are a tangible example of our government’s commitment to investing in sport and to helping these talented athletes achieve their full potential,” said Margarett Best, Minister of Health Promotion. The Ontario ParaSport Winter Games are delivered by the Sport Alliance of Ontario in partnership with ParaSport Ontario, the Sport Tourism Branch of the Kingston Economic Development Corporation, Canadian Forces Base Kingston, and the City of Kingston. The Government of Ontario is the primary funder of the Games. For more information about the Ontario ParaSport Games or ParaSport Ontario, please visit www.parasportontario.ca, and for the Kingston Games, please visit http://winter.ontarioparasportgames.com/index.html. Media Contact: COMMUNIQUÉ DE PRESSE Le lieutenant-gouverneur de l'Ontario présidera les cérémonies d’ouvertureKingston, ON -- Le lieutenant-gouverneur de l'Ontario, l'Honorable David C. Onley, présidera les cérémonies d’ouverture des Jeux ParaSport d’Hiver de l’Ontario 2010, vendredi le 22 janvier à 20 h au Centre sportif de la communauté militaire de Kingston. Cet événement est ouvert au public. L’Honorable David C. Onley s’est fait le Champion des questions touchant les personnes handicapées sur de nombreux fronts et depuis de nombreuses années. Atteint de polio à l’âge de trois ans et souffrant depuis du syndrome de post poliomyélite, il a surmonté les obstacles sociaux et est devenu un modèle d’identification. En tant que représentant de la Reine en Ontario, M. Onley travaille sans relâche afin d’améliorer l’accessibilité pour tous. Plus de 300 athlètes venant de partout en Ontario avec une incapacité physique comme blessure de la moelle épinière, spina-bifida, sclérose en plaques, paralysie cérébrale, amputé, atteint de cécité ou malvoyant arriveront bientôt dans la ville de « calcaire » pierre à chaux avec leur personnel de soutien, entraîneurs et officiels. Les six sports compétitifs incluront: le Ski alpin paralympique, hockey sur luge, Curling en fauteuil roulant, Basket-ball en fauteuil roulant, Rugby en fauteuil roulant et la natation. Ces événements auront lieu à ces différents endroits: Calabogie Peaks, Le Centre Invista, the Royal Kingston Curling Club, et le Centre des sports de la communauté militaire de Kingston. « Les Jeux d’hiver Parasport jouent un rôle important pour faire de l’Ontario un chef de file dans le développement du sport. Les Jeux de 2010 sont un exemple concret de l’engagement de notre gouvernement à investir dans le sport et à aider ces athlètes talentueux à réaliser pleinement leur potentiel », a déclaré Margarett Best, ministre de la Promotion de la santé. Les Jeux ParaSport d’Hiver de l’Ontario 2010 sont donnés par l’Alliance sportive de l’Ontario en association avec ParaSport Ontario, la branche de tourisme de sport de la Société de développement économique de Kingston, la Base des Forces canadiennes de Kingston et la Ville de Kingston. Le gouvernement de l’Ontario est le principal commanditaire de ces Jeux. Pour de plus amples renseignements au sujet des Jeux ParaSport de l’Ontario ou ParaSport Ontario, veuillez consulter le site: www.parasportontario.ca et pour les Jeux de Kingston, veuillez consulter le site: http://winter.ontarioparasportgames.com/index.html. Contact de médias: K-Rock 105.7 Community EventsK-Rock announces that Kingston will host the 2010 ParaSport Winter games from January 22 to January 24, 2010. “This will be the first time the Limestone City has hosted the Ontario ParaSport Winter Games, scheduled to take place from January 22nd to 24th, 2010. Approximately 450 participants from across Ontario are expected, including 300 athletes with a physical disability, support staff, coaches and officials.” ... (more)
Source: YMCA Penguin Swim can Fly!Red Mitten Program Fund Raising Event“Did you buy your red mitten pattern yet? This is where the $5 pattern cost is going….to support the Penguins Can Fly swim team.” “I had the pleasure today of going to the YMCA to watch the Penguins Can Fly swim team in action, and boy….do they swim fast! When they are all swimming in the water, it is impossible to distinguish which swimmers are disabled, and which are not. The wonderful thing about this swim team is that they celebrate the ABILITY of each and every swimmer. ‘They are kids, being kids, having fun and working hard’ said Vicki Keith, their coach and mentor.” “Lap after lap they swam while I chatted with Vicki. She told me about the team, and how some of the swimmers are preparing for the Ontario Parasport Games which will take place in Kingston on Jan 22nd – 24th. The swimming events will be at RMC on the 23rd. If you are in the area, stop by, cheer for the Penguins at the pool, and catch a game of wheel chair basketball or wheel chair rugby in the gym. Vicki said that wheel chair rugby is something that everyone should see once in their lives! I’m planning on going. I’ll be the one knitting in the crowd.” ... (more). Source:
NEWS RELEASE Here They Come!Kingston, ON -- Approximately 450 participants from across Ontario are expected for the Kingston 2010 Ontario ParaSport Winter Games, which begin one week from today on Friday, January 22nd and run until Sunday, January 24th. Over 300 athletes with a physical disability such as spinal injury, spina bifida, multiple sclerosis, cerebral palsy, amputation, and blindness or visual impairment will soon arrive in the Limestone City, along with coaches, support staff, and officials. The seven competitive sports include ParaAlpine Skiing, ParaNordic Skiing, Sledge Hockey, Wheelchair Curling, Wheelchair Basketball, Wheelchair Rugby and Swimming. The intended venues for the Ontario ParaSport Winter Games include the Calabogie Peaks Resort, the Little Cataraqui Creek Conservation Area, the Invista Centre, the Royal Kingston Curling Club, and the Kingston Military Community Sports Centre. “The ParaSport Winter Games plays an important role in positioning Ontario as a leader in sport development. The 2010 Games are a tangible example of our government’s commitment to investing in sport and to helping these talented athletes achieve their full potential,” said Margarett Best, Minister of Health Promotion. The Ontario ParaSport Winter Games are delivered by the Sport Alliance of Ontario in partnership with ParaSport Ontario, the Sport Tourism Branch of the Kingston Economic Development Corporation, Canadian Forces Base Kingston, and the City of Kingston. The Government of Ontario is the primary funder of the Games. For more information about the Ontario ParaSport Games or ParaSport Ontario, please visit www.parasportontario.ca, and for the Kingston Games, please visit http://winter.ontarioparasportgames.com/index.html. Media Contact: COMMUNIQUÉ DE PRESSE Ils arrivent!Kingston, ON -- Approximativement 450 participants de l’Ontario sont attendu à Kingston pour les Jeux ParaSport d’Hiver de l’Ontario 2010 qui commencent dans une semaine, soit vendredi le 22 janvier jusqu’au dimanche le 24 janvier. Plus que 300 athlètes avec une incapacité physique comme blessure de la moelle épinière, spina-bifida, sclérose en plaques, paralysie cérébrale, amputé, atteint de cécité ou malvoyant arriveront bientôt dans la ville de « calcaire » pierre ´ chaux avec leur personnel de soutien, entraîneurs et officiels. Les sept sports compétitifs incluront: le Ski alpin paralympique, Ski de fond paralympique, hockey sur luge, Curling en fauteuil roulant, Basket-ball en fauteuil roulant, Rugby en fauteuil roulant et la natation. Ces événements auront lieu à ces différents endroits: Calabogie Peaks, Little Cataraqui Creek Conservation Area, Le Centre Invista, the Royal Kingston Curling Club, et le Centre des sports de la communauté militaire de Kingston. « Les Jeux d’hiver Parasport jouent un rôle important pour faire de l’Ontario un chef de file dans le développement du sport. Les Jeux de 2010 sont un exemple concret de l’engagement de notre gouvernement à investir dans le sport et à aider ces athlètes talentueux à réaliser pleinement leur potentiel », a déclaré Margarett Best, ministre de la Promotion de la santé. Les Jeux ParaSport d’Hiver de l’Ontario 2010 sont donnés par l’Alliance sportive de l’Ontario en association avec ParaSport Ontario, la branche de tourisme de sport de la Société de développement économique de Kingston, la Base des Forces canadiennes de Kingston et la Ville de Kingston. Le gouvernement de l’Ontario est le principal commanditaire de ces Jeux. Pour de plus amples renseignements au sujet des Jeux ParaSport de l’Ontario ou ParaSport Ontario, veuillez consulter le site: www.parasportontario.ca et pour les Jeux de Kingston, veuillez consulter le site: http://winter.ontarioparasportgames.com/index.html. Contact de médias: Still going strongSLEDGE HOCKEY: At the age of 56, Joe Tavares is preparing for the Ontario ParaSport Winter Games [in Kingston, ON, January 22-24, 2010] (more). “Kingston Knights sledge hockey player Joe Tavares is looking forward to competing in the Ontario ParaSport Winter Games later this month. This years ParaSport Winter Games involves 300 athletes competing in ParaAlpine Skiing, ParaNordic Skiing, Sledge Hockey, Wheelchair Curling, Wheelchair Basketball, Wheelchair Rugby and Swimming.” Source: The passing of Dr. Robert W. Jackson, O.C.It is with great sadness felt by Dr. Jackson's family and the Paralympic community that we announce the passing of Dr. Robert W. Jackson, O.C., on January 6, 2010. Sources:
April 2009
A Message from the GOC Chairman Welcome to Kingston, the Limestone City, and proud host of the 2010 Ontario ParaSport Winter Games. We have a long history of hosting successful world-class sporting events and are honoured that the 2010 Ontario ParaSport Winter Games will become part of that history. We are looking forward to providing an outstanding, exciting and memorable event for over 250 of Ontario’s top ParaAthletes, their families, coaches, support staff, officials and volunteers! We are excited about the athletes competing in our brand new, or recently built, state-of-the-art sports venues including the Invista Centre, the Royal Kingston Curling Club and the Kingston Military Community Sports Centre. The City of Kingston is rich in history, founded in 1673, Kingston was Canada's first capital, home of the first parliament and Sir John A Macdonald, the first Prime Minister of Canada and the father of Confederation grew up, lived, worked and is buried in Kingston. It is our hope that all ParaSport Winter Games visitors enjoy the many historical sites, fine restaurants, and top notch entertainment venues in our beautiful waterfront city. John Munro
Chairman
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Kingston, ON -- The City of Kingston, in partnership with the Sport Tourism Branch of the Kingston Economic Development Corporation (KEDCO) and Canadian Forces Base Kingston, has been selected to host the 2010 Ontario ParaSport Winter Games (2010 OPWG). The Kingston Military Sports Centre, the Invista Centre, the Royal Kingston Curling Club, the Little Cataraqui Creek Conservation Area and the Batawa Ski Hill will host events during the forth weekend in January. “It is extremely exciting to host the 2010 Ontario ParaSport Winter Games in Kingston, particularly in a Winter Olympics and Winter Paralympics year!”, said John Munro, Chairman of the Kingston 2010 Ontario ParaSport Winter Games Bid/Host Organizing Committee. “This will be a fabulous opportunity to showcase the amazing abilities of athletes in all of these disciplines. It will be fun bringing the entire city together to cheer these athletes on and ensure they have the best Games ever!” This will be the first time the Limestone City has hosted the Ontario ParaSport Winter Games, scheduled to take place from January 22nd to 24th, 2010. Approximately 450 participants from across Ontario are expected, including 300 athletes with a physical disability, support staff, coaches and officials. The seven competitive sports include ParaAlpine Skiing, ParaNordic Skiing, Sledge Hockey, Wheelchair Curling, Wheelchair Basketball, Wheelchair Rugby and Swimming. “The City of Kingston submitted a very thorough and comprehensive bid,” said Cathy Vincelli, Executive Director for ParaSport Ontario. “The bid was selected based on a great demonstration of community support and the choice of impressive and accessible sporting and accommodation venues.” Other members of the Bid Committee are Vicki Keith, Major Chris Catry of CFB Kingston, Don Curtis, Greg Curtis, Jeff Hanley, Gail Atwill, Jason Mullin, Jason Polen, Paul Turner and Linda Breen of the City of Kingston, Jocelyn Halladay, Mark Halladay, Deanna Davies and KEDCO’s Sport Tourism Manager, Gary Kelly. Letters of support for the Kingston bid for the 2010 OPWG were received from Mayor Harvey Rosen, Peter Milliken, MP for Kingston and The Thousand Islands, the Greater Kingston Chamber of Commerce, Downtown Kingston! B.I.A., and Kingston Accommodation Partners. The 2010 Ontario ParaSport Winter Games are provided with grant funding from the Ministry of Health Promotion. The 2010 OPWG are delivered by The Sport Alliance of Ontario in partnership with ParaSport Ontario. For more information about the Ontario ParaSport Games or ParaSport Ontario please, please visit www.parasportontario.ca – 30 – Media Contact: |
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