News, updates and results from the 2006 Ontario Summer Games in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada http://www.2006ontariosummergames.ca Sport en-ca Tue, 25 Jul 2006 11:36:07 -0400 susan.murphy@ifathom.ca Tue, 25 Jul 2006 11:26:01 -0400 susan.murphy@ifathom.ca FeedForAll v1.0 (1.0.2.0) unlicensed version http://www.2006ontariosummergames.ca/images/og_small_logo.jpg http://www.2006ontariosummergames.ca 96 127 Even though the Athletes Villages at Algonquin College and Carleton University were quiet on Saturday night with the departure of the participants from 18 of the 20 sports on the Games program (Athletics was held the weekend before on August 4-6), Monday afternoon saw the arrival of the 68 participants for the Games rowing competition at the Ottawa Rowing Club, Canada's oldest rowing club founded in 1867. On Tuesday morning, the province's top Under 17 female and male rowers started the day by racing in 2000m time trials in both the double and mixed cox four events. The top three boats from the 2000m time trials advanced directly to the 500m sprint final A. Fourth to sixth place finishers from the 2000m time trials advanced to 500m sprint final B. http://www.2006ontariosummergames.ca/news21_e.htm http://www.2006ontariosummergames.ca/news21_e.htm 15 Aug 2006 11:17 -0400 By Bobby Kelly, Student Reporter David Mulligan of Brampton battled high winds to win the gold medal with a personal best score in men's junior archery competition Friday at the 19th Ontario Summer Games. Mulligan was first in the freestyle unlimited competition with 1,730 points with Steve Borysiewicz of Thunder Bay second at 1,700 and Terry Milne of Warsaw third at 1,660. http://www.2006ontariosummergames.ca/news19_e.htm http://www.2006ontariosummergames.ca/news19_e.htm 11 Aug 2006 18:00 -0400 Fourteen-year-old Toba Bolaji of the Woodbridge Strikers soccer team experienced a day he’ll never forget at the 19th Ontario Summer Games which concluded on Saturday. Bolaji made a remarkable save early in the second half then played forward in overtime and scored the winning goal as Woodbridge defeated the North Mississauga Panthers 1-0 in the boys soccer final. They are two of the top teams in the Ontario Youth Soccer League. http://www.2006ontariosummergames.ca/news20_e.htm http://www.2006ontariosummergames.ca/news20_e.htm 12 Aug 2006 18:00 -0400 By Louis Daignault, special to the Ottawa 2006 Ontario Summer Games Jaymi Fairbairn of Thornhill, Ont., swept all three gold in the women’s open division in water skiing while Carlyn Johnston of Strathroy hung a third and fourth gold around her paddle on Thursday at the 2006 Ontario Summer Games. The Games, which run until Saturday have attracted 2,500 athletes competing in 20 sports. http://www.2006ontariosummergames.ca/news18_e.htm http://www.2006ontariosummergames.ca/news18_e.htm 12 Aug 2006 18:00 -0400 Cheyanne Farquharson of Ottawa won three gold medals while Ian Acelvari took two gold and a bronze to highlight a big day for Ottawa’s Rideau Canoe Club on Thursday in sprint paddling at the 2006 Ontario Summer Games.Farquharson posted victories in kayak singles, doubles with Zoe Korkery and fours which also included Korkery and Mary Fandrey. http://www.2006ontariosummergames.ca/news17_e.htm http://www.2006ontariosummergames.ca/news17_e.htm 11 Aug 2006 11:16:00 -0400 Jordan Hulme, riding on a borrowed bike, led the Kingston BMX Club to a medal sweep in the boys 16 and over category Thursday in BMX cycling as competition got underway at the 19th Ontario Summer Games. BMX cycling is an action-packed sport based on motorcycle cross racing with riders competing head-on on a dirt track packed with bumps, hills and sharp turns. BMX is slated to make its Olympic debut at the Beijing Games in two years, and if the Ontario Games are any indication there’s no shortage of talent and interest in Canada. http://www.2006ontariosummergames.ca/news16_e.htm http://www.2006ontariosummergames.ca/news16_e.htm 11 Aug 2006 10:36:00 -0400 The 19th Ontario Summer Games kicked off last night at Lynx Stadium with thousands of youth athletes taking part in sports such as baseball, basketball, lacrosse, rugby, soccer and softball. It was not surprising when the 3500 coaches, athletes and officials paraded into the ballpark, they filled the infield with a burst of excitement and energy. Greeted by the banging of ‘thundersticks’ and the cheers of supporters and over eight-hundred volunteers, the athletes made their way into the park grouped according to their sport. Thousands of friends, family and avid fans cheered on the young athletes as they marched in and settled down in the infield. http://www.2006ontariosummergames.ca/news15_e.htm http://www.2006ontariosummergames.ca/news15_e.htm 10 Aug 2006 15:22:00 -0400 The sport schedules for all 20 sports on the Ottawa 2006 Ontario Summer Games program have been finalized and are available through the Games website at http://www.2006ontariosummergames.ca/results_e.htm. Basketball and Tennis participants should take note of some scheduling changes that have happened over the past week. Due to emergency construction work that was necessary at Sir Robert Borden High School, this Basketball competition venue has had to be replaced by Confederation High School at 1645 Woodroofe Avenue. Please double check your Basketball schedules for this revision. The Tennis competition has been re-scheduled to the Rideau Tennis Club at 1 Donald Street. It should be noted that all competition schedules are still subject to change and any further revisions necessary will be posted to the Games website and Athletes Villages notice boards as soon as they are known. http://www.2006ontariosummergames.ca/news14_e.htm http://www.2006ontariosummergames.ca/news14_e.htm 7 Aug 2006 09:55:00 -0400 Day 4 of the Games on Saturday, August 12, the last day of the Ottawa 2006 Ontario Summer Games, will see medals awarded in most of the sports on the Games program. Only those sports that had their competitions conclude on either Thursday or Friday will be exempt from the "Medal Madness" on Saturday. When all is said and done, over 500 sets of Gold, Silver and Bronze Games medals will have been presented to the deserving winners. The Ottawa 2006 Ontario Summer Games Organizing Committee has also organized a Closing BBQ for all the Games participants once their competitions are over on Saturday. From 3:00pm to 7:00pm on Saturday afternoon and early evening, Games participants are encouraged to come to the Fieldhouse and Keith Harris Stadium area at Carleton University to enjoy an informal BBQ and relive their Games experience with members of their families, the Games Organizing Committee and fellow Games participants. This will also be the last chance to purchase Games merchandise and photos, and collect/trade Games memorabilia. Hope to see you all there! Following the Closing BBQ, the Games Organizing Committee will be holding their Volunteer Appreciation Party at the same venue from 8:00pm to 10:00pm. http://www.2006ontariosummergames.ca/news13_e.htm http://www.2006ontariosummergames.ca/news13_e.htm 6 Aug 2006 14:08:00 -0400 Day 3 of the Ottawa 2006 Ontario Summer Games on Friday, August 11 will see a continuation of the Games sports competitions across the City of Ottawa and the National Capital Region. Evening competitions will also continue in the sports of Basketball (at Carleton University and Ridgemont High School), Boys Baseball (at Carl Faulkner Field, Hamilton Yards, and Heritage Park), Girls Baseball (at Kinsmen Fields, Walter Baker Park), Field Hockey (at Minto Field, Nepean Sportsplex), Box Lacrosse (at Earl Armstrong and Merivale Arenas), and Volleyball (at the University of Ottawa).In addition to the Special Events planned by the Games Organizing Committee, the Athletes Village Division of the GOC have planned a number of activities to entertain the Games participants in their respective Villages. http://www.2006ontariosummergames.ca/news12_e.htm http://www.2006ontariosummergames.ca/news12_e.htm 5 Aug 2006 14:08:00 -0400 After the thrill of the Opening Ceremonies on Wednesday night, August 9, Day 2 of the Ottawa 2006 Ontario Summer Games on Thursday, August 10 will see all 20 sports begin their competitions at over 30 venues across the City of Ottawa and the National Capital Region. Of particular interest, will be the evening competitions planned for the sports of Basketball (at Carleton University and Ridgemont High School), Boys Baseball (at Carl Faulkner Field, Hamilton Yards, and Heritage Park), Girls Baseball (at Kinsmen Fields, Walter Baker Park), Field Hockey (at Minto Field, Nepean Sportsplex), Box Lacrosse (at Earl Armstrong and Merivale Arenas), and Volleyball (at the University of Ottawa). This is the first time that a Games Organizing Committee has taken the initiative to profile so many of the Games sports in the evening so that the general public has more of an opportunity to come out and see Canada's future national and international athletes. After the full day of competition on Day 2, the Games participants will be treated to a MuchMusic Video Dance Party at the Carleton University Fieldhouse from 8:00pm to 11:00pm. The MuchMusic name is known in every corner of the province and their mobile sound, lighting and video projection systems are designed to create exciting "live musictelevision" just like you see it on TV, except a lot louder and brighter. MuchMusic's "party veejays" will interact with our Games participants audience creating "two-way television" to get the audience pumped up and into the act. There will also be lots of MuchMusic giveaways at the Party. http://www.2006ontariosummergames.ca/news11_e.htm http://www.2006ontariosummergames.ca/news11_e.htm 5 Aug 2006 9:40:00 -0400 Even though yesterday saw Ottawa suffer through a day where temperatures reached 36 degrees with a humidex of 48 degrees, the weather forecast for Day 1 of the Games next Wednesday, August 9 is much more moderate. Current projections call for a sunny day with temperatures in the low to mid 20's. Let's keep our fingers crossed! Historically, the Ontario Summer Games program has had Opening Ceremonies on the Thursday night of the Games after a full day of competition. Due to the unpredictable nature of sport competitions, this has led in recent years to the unfortunate circumstance where some Games Participants have missed Opening Ceremonies due to their sport competitions running later than expected. To ensure that all Games Partcipants could be part of and enjoy the experience of the Opening Ceremonies at the Ottawa 2006 Ontario Summer Games, the Games Organizing Committee revised the Games program schedule to hold the Opening Ceremonies on the Wednesday night of the Games program without any other conflicting events. As a result, it is expected that all Games participants will be at Lynx Stadium on Wednesday, August 9 to enjoy all the festivities that are planned for the evening. http://www.2006ontariosummergames.ca/news10_e.htm http://www.2006ontariosummergames.ca/news10_e.htm 2 Aug 2006 10:44:00 -0400 With the ticket sales program well underway for the Opening Ceremonies to be held at Lynx Stadium on Wednesday, August 9, the Ottawa 2006 Games Organizing Committee announced today that Games Passes for entry to all sport competition venues will be sold at all of the Games venues on the days of competition. More... Games Passes will allow entry to all sport competition venues on all three days of the sport competitions from Thursday, August 10 to Saturday, August 12. The Ottawa 2006 Games Organizing Committee also announced that they have created a commemorative awareness bracelet that will serve as the Games Passes and recognize the support of the Presenting Sponsor, MBNA Canada Bank.Games Passes will be sold at the following prices: Adult: $10.00 Youth (6-14 yrs.): $5.00 Children (5 and under): Free http://www.2006ontariosummergames.ca/news9_e.htm http://www.2006ontariosummergames.ca/news9_e.htm 2 Aug 2006 10:16:00 -0400 July 31, 2006 (Ottawa) - The 2006 Ottawa Ontario Summer Games Organizing Committee is pleased to announce that Massari, Ottawa-based R & B phenom, will be performing at the Opening Ceremonies of the 2006 Ontario Summer Games, August 9, at Lynx Stadium. http://www.2006ontariosummergames.ca/media310706_e.htm http://www.2006ontariosummergames.ca/media310706_e.htm 1 Aug 2006 10:48:00 -0400 The Ottawa 2006 Ontario Summer Games Organizing Committee is pleased to annouce that the online Accommodations Program that has been designed to assist Families and Supporters with making reservations online at selected Official Games Hotels in the Ottawa area has been a big success."We would like to thank the Hudson Travel Group for their assistance in setting up this program", stated Aaron Bruce, Director of the Hospitality and Protocol Division for the Games Organizing Committee. "Our goal was to seamlessly deliver a range of affordable accommodation options online through the Games website for families and supporters coming to Ottawa from across Ontario, and we have done that," continued Bruce, "We had originally selected seven Official Games Hotels, but the rooms that were booked for the Games quickly sold out at these locations earlier this month and we had to add capacity at each of these seven hotels plus add an addional five Official Games Hotels to the program." Five of the Twelve Official Games Hotels are now full, but availability still exists at the other seven Official Games Hotels. For more information on booking at one of the Official Games Hotels, please go to www.2006ontariosummergames.ca/accomodations_e.html and follow the instructions as required. http://www.2006ontariosummergames.ca/news8_e.htm http://www.2006ontariosummergames.ca/news8_e.htm 31 Jul 2006 11:44:00 -0400 Co-Chairs Lorraine Lafreničre and Pat Reid of the Ottawa 2006 Ontario Summer Games Organizing Committee are pleased to announce that the 2006 Ontario Summer Games have been declared a True Sport Event. "The Ottawa 2006 Ontario Summer Games is committed to a positive, meaningful and enriching experience for all participants," stated Co-Chair Lafreničre. "To reinforce our commitment, we have declared ourselves to be a True Sport event and look forward to a Games that promotes the four core values of fairness, excellence, inclusion, and fun," continued Co-Chair Reid. True Sport builds character in individuals while creating healthy, vibrant communities and a more socially connected Canada. To learn more visit www.truesport.ca. http://www.2006ontariosummergames.ca/news7_e.htm http://www.2006ontariosummergames.ca/news7_e.htm 28 Jul 2006 09:42:00 -0400 The Ottawa 2006 Games Organizing Committee is pleased to announce that tickets to the Opening Ceremonies to be staged on Wednesday, August 9 at 7:00pm at Lynx Stadium will go on sale tomorrow on Thursday, July 27 starting at 10:00am. Tickets will be available for sale through the Ottawa Lynx Store at Lynx Stadium, 300 Coventry Road and can be purchased in person or by phone (613-747-5969 x253) between 10:00am and 4:00pm during the week (Monday through Friday) and from 10:00am onwards on Wednesday, August 9. Tickets purchased by phone will be available for pickup at the Lynx Stadium Will-Call booth on Wednesday, August 9 starting at 10:00am. Debit cards and all major credit cards will be accepted for payment. All tickets for the Opening Ceremonies will be sold on a general admission basis at the following prices: Adult: $10.00 Youth (6-14 yrs.): $5.00 Children (5 and under): Free For further information about the 2006 Ontario Summer Games, please go to www.2006ontariosummergames.ca http://www.2006ontariosummergames.ca/news6_e.htm http://www.2006ontariosummergames.ca/news6_e.htm 26 Jul 2006 15:42:00 -0400 All Games Participants (athletes, coaches, managers, trainers, officials and support staff) of the 2006 Ontario Summer Games are expected to respect the four core values of the True Sport movement including fairness, excellence, inclusion and fun. For the full details of the Games Participant Code of Conduct Policy please reference the policy document in the Participant Information section of the Games website. http://www.2006ontariosummergames.ca/participants_e.htm http://www.2006ontariosummergames.ca/participants_e.htm 26 Jul 2006 10:10:53 -0400 Recently, three schools were short listed for the Ontario Summer Games Quiz Fest contest. The quiz was compiled for the high school students in the Ottawa area and included questions about the upcoming Ottawa 2006 Ontario Summer Games. http://www.2006ontariosummergames.ca/news5_e.htm http://www.2006ontariosummergames.ca/news5_e.htm Thu, 20 Jul 2006 10:58:53 -0400 The visual identity of the OTTAWA 2006 ONTARIO SUMMER GAMES is composed of 3 basic distinct elements: 1 - the symbol, 2 - the title, 3- the season, the year of the games and the host city name. Used together or independently, they denote a compelling, high impact visual communication of the unique brand. http://www.2006ontariosummergames.ca/media140706_3_e.htm http://www.2006ontariosummergames.ca/media140706_3_e.htm Wed, 19 Jul 2006 11:03:31 -0400 The general orientation/training sessions have been set and all volunteers are required to participate in one session listed. http://www.2006ontariosummergames.ca/news4_e.htm http://www.2006ontariosummergames.ca/news4_e.htm Wed, 19 Jul 2006 11:23:28 -0400 The first batch of sport competition schedules that have been finalized by the Ottawa 2006 Ontario Summer Games Organizing Committee and the respective Provincial Sport Organizations were released today and posted to the Games website. http://www.2006ontariosummergames.ca/news3_e.htm http://www.2006ontariosummergames.ca/news3_e.htm Mon, 17 Jul 2006 11:24:20 -0400 Co-Chairs of the Ottawa 2006 Ontario Summer Games Organizing Committee today revealed the medal design for the upcoming Games, presented by MBNA Canada, that will be taking place in Ottawa and the National Capital Region from August 9 to 13, 2006. http://www.2006ontariosummergames.ca/media140706_1_e.htm http://www.2006ontariosummergames.ca/media140706_1_e.htm Fri, 14 Jul 2006 11:24:47 -0400 As part of the countdown to the 2006 Ontario Summer Games, the Games Organizing Committee is proud to announce its partnership with MBNA Canada, a subsidiary of Bank of America, one of the world's largest financial institutions http://www.2006ontariosummergames.ca/media140706_2_e.htm http://www.2006ontariosummergames.ca/media140706_2_e.htm Fri, 14 Jul 2006 11:25:21 -0400