Partnership With Neighbouring Municipalities Will Continue
To Make 2010 Games Is Successful

The Town of Collingwood has been chosen as the host of the 2012 Ontario Winter
Games by the Sport Alliance of Ontario. The Town will partner with facilities in outlining communities including The Blue Mountains, Wasaga Beach, Clearview Township, and Midland.
The Games will take place between the dates of March 5th - 12th, 2012.

"Collingwood is delighted to be a participant in the 2012 Ontario Winter Games and I wish all the athletes and coaches every success." said Collingwood Mayor Sandra Cooper. "Collingwood shines in hosting world class sporting events as we are known for our generous spirit and I am very proud of our volunteers and Community. I look forward to welcoming you in March of 2012"

Blair McIntosh, Director of Games for the Sport Alliance of Ontario said "The Town of Collingwood has a strong history of hosting successful sporting events including the Ontario Winter Games. "They have a tradition of having a strong athlete centred focus". We are confident that the care and comfort of the participants will be a priority and we look forward to working with the Organizing Committee on hosting a very successful 2012 Ontario Winter Games."

The Ontario Games are the largest multi-sport event in the province, with over 3,500 athletes competing in a number of sports. The Games provide athletes under 22 with development and competitive opportunities that will prepare them for national and international competition.
"It takes tremendous effort, dedication and commitment to stage an event like this one, and past experience demonstrates that the Town of Collingwood will be an excellent host.

The Ontario Winter Games provide an opportunity for Ontario athletes to sharpen their competition skills and will inspire Ontarians to get active through sport." said Minister of Health Promotion and Sport, Margarett Best.

The 2012 Ontario Winter Games will be funded by the Ministry of Health Promotion
through the Sport Alliance of Ontario, the Town of Collingwood and various other
funding sources.
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For more information about the Ontario Games or the Sport Alliance of Ontario, please
visit www.sportalliance.com.