Organizers for the Saskatchewan Summer Games in Lloydminster in July are seeking youth torch bearers for the ATCO Torch Relay, on Sunday, July 21. The relay will run throughout Lloydminster and end with the lighting of the ATCO cauldron at the Opening Ceremony.
You can nominate someone or yourself between the ages of 10 to 18 if you have the qualities of the Torch Relay which are celebration, community, participation, and pride, say event planners.
A Torch Bearer must:
- Live in the Lloydminster area
- Be within 10-18 years of age
- Be able to participate in a community celebration on July 21, 2024
- Be able to complete the assigned portion of the route (approximately 500 metres). Accessibility accommodations are available upon request
- Must be able to hold a torch for the duration of their assigned route (approximately 4lbs)*
- Not be an athlete competing in the 2024 Saskatchewan Summer Games as they will have prior commitments at the time of the Torch Relay
- Be available for an overview of their role a day before the Torch Relay, July 20, and will be expected to be available throughout the Torch Relay
Nominations close on June 10. The nomination form is available online. More information is available by emailing:[email protected] or contact the Games Office at 4908 42 St #101, Lloydminster.
Volunteer opportunities for the Teine Energy Saskatchewan Summer Games, July 21-27 are still available.
