Canada Games Bulletin #2

Holiday Greetings

In anticipation of the 2020 Games, I would like to take a few moments of your very busy schedule at this time of year to fill you in on some of what is planned for the next Canadian Senior Games in Kamloops.

As previously mentioned, twenty-five events are scheduled to take place between August 25 – 28th, 2020 as well as the Opening Ceremonies, Closing Banquet and some evening entertainment (TBA). The following events have been selected: 8-Ball, Badminton, Bowling-Five Pin, Carpet Bowling, Contract Bridge, Cribbage, Cycling, Darts, Duplicate Bridge, Floor Shuffleboard, Golf, Horseshoes, Ice Curling, Ice Hockey, Lawn Bowls, Pickleball, Scrabble, Slo-Pitch, Swimming, Tennis, Track & Field, Dragon Boating (Team), Soccer (Team), Mountain Biking-Cross Country as well as the 5/10 Km.

With, the exception of Bonus and Additional Events, participants may not register in more than one event. They may, however, register and compete in more than one event within an event. For example, a participant may register in doubles and mixed doubles in the tennis event. All participants may register in Bonus Events, so long as it does not conflict with their primary choice of event.

Registration for participants and non-participants includes: 2(two) to 4 (four) days of competition (depending on event), transportation on day of arrival (from airport / train / bus to hotel), transportation on day of departure (from hotel to airport / train /bus), transportation during events, Opening Ceremonies plus meal, Closing Ceremonies plus dinner (hotel to venue and venue to hotel) and some evening entertainment (TBA).

Eligibility

The opportunity for Nova Scotians to participate at the Senior Games in Kamloops is based on the following criteria: To have participated in the 2019 Nova Scotia 55+ Games in Antigonish. Then, in order of merit, Gold medal winners will be given first choice to go to the 2020 Games, followed by Silver medal winners second choice, Bronze medal winners third choice, those who participated in the 2019 Nova Scotia Games but did not medal fourth choice, and finally if our quota is still not full then open to any Nova Scotia resident to apply.

Accommodations

A change, regarding accommodations is being offered to participants/non-participants in Kamloops where by hotels will not be assigned to provinces/territories. In, an effort to be able to better provide transportation to/from/ your accommodations to event venues, you may book accordingly. For example, if you were participating in bowling or cycling and you may choose to stay at facilities that have been identified by the host committee nearer these venues; your travel time to/from would be shorter. Bottom line is that you may choose to stay where you wish to, depending on availability. Special rates and booking codes are available upon request. Please contact me directly as per the information below for specific details.

NS Team Shirts

Nova Scotia team shirts will once again be offered in men’s and ladies’ cut and sizes at a cost of twenty-seven dollars ($27.00) payable along with the registration fee. It is a golf style shirt, blue with white trim and with the NS 55+ Games logo on the front left.

Registration Timelines

The opportunity for Nova Scotians to register for the 2020 Games is as follows:

March 2 – Registration opens for Gold Medal winners – in events where only one team per category is permitted i.e. Curling, it is important that teams register immediately.

March 23 – Registration opens for Gold and Silver Medal winners where 2 or more entries are permitted.

April 13 – Registration opens for Gold, Silver and Bronze Medal winners.

May 4 – At this time registration opens on a first come, first serve basis for any team or individual who participated in the 2019 Nova Scotia Games and/or any Nova Scotian to apply, depending on space available in any event until the deadline of May 22nd.

Medal winners are reminded that once the date of your timeline has passed and you have not returned your registration form complete with payment, your participation in a particular event, is no longer guaranteed. Some events only permit two/three participants per province/territory. Once these spots are filled, they are filled.

To initiate registration please contact me at brian.r@bellaliant.net or ns@canada55plusgames.com or call 902 523-5590 and I will forward a copy to you. Registration packages are to be returned only by mail and will only be accepted if signed and completed entirely, in order to have it processed. Completed packages along with payment (cheques are to be made payable to: Nova Scotia 55+ Games Society) are to be forwarded to Brian Richardson PO Box 1558, Lunenburg, NS B0J 2C0.

Deadline for all participants is May 22, 2020.

Travel

Merit Travel has finalized the deals with Air Canada and West Jet and the details of these will be in your registration form with details on how to contact Merit for bookings and how to request the special rates. Basically, there will be a discount ranging from 5% to 15% off, plus free seat selection and a checked bag depending on your, choices. Details will be in the Registration Form available in the new year or emailed directly to you earlier if you so desire.

Summer is always busy in Kamloops and with the potential of 2000+ participants/non-participants at the games, booking air flights and hotels as soon as possible will be important.

Hopefully the above information is helpful, and, if you have questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact me at brian.r@bellaliant.net / ns@canada55plusgames.com or 902 523-5590.

Happy Holidays,
Brian Richardson
CSGA VP/Director
NS Team Co-ordinator

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