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2024 Saskatchewan Summer Games Now Accepting Nominations For Youth Torch Bearers at the ATCO Torch Relay

Jun 6, 2024

Get Ready to Carry the Torch!

2024 Saskatchewan Summer Games Now Accepting Nominations

For Youth Torch Bearers at the ATCO Torch Relay

Lloydminster, SK (June 6, 2024) — The 2024 Saskatchewan Summer Games in Lloydminster is now seeking youth Torch Bearer nominees for the upcoming ATCO Torch Relay, taking place on Sunday, July 21st. The relay will take place throughout Lloydminster and will end with the lighting of the ATCO cauldron at the Opening Ceremony, which will officially mark the start of the provincial multi-sport event.

Lloydminster and area residents are invited to nominate individuals (or themselves) between the ages of 10 to 18 who they believe embody the core characteristics of the Torch Relay: celebration, community, participation, and pride.

“This is a great opportunity for Lloydminster’s youth to represent our community in the lead-up to the 2024 Saskatchewan Summer Games,” said Kim Rody, Torch Relay Committee Chair. “We have a vibrant city full of future leaders and community champions, and we want you to help us showcase our Border City pride to the province during one of the Games’ most exciting celebrations: the Torch Relay!”

The Torch Relay will be presented by ATCO. ATCO is a longstanding supporter of multi-sport games across the country, and has recently sponsored the Arctic Winter Games, Alberta Games, and Canada Games.

“We’re excited to fuel the spirit of competition and community at the 2024 Saskatchewan Summer Games,” says Erin Newell-Lupien, Manager, Community Investment, ATCO Ltd. “Engaging in sport not only nurtures confidence and leadership skills in individuals but also imparts valuable life lessons and contributes to the positive development of thriving communities, which is why ATCO is proud to support the Summer Games and the community of Lloydminster.”

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 21st, 2024
Be able to complete the assigned portion of the route (approximately 500 metres)*
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 prior to the Torch Relay (July 20th, 2024) and will be expected to be available throughout the duration of the Torch Relay

*Accessibility accommodations are available upon request.

The deadline for nominations is June 10, 2024. The nomination form can be found online here and additional information about the Torch Relay can be found on the saskgames.ca website. Submissions can be sent by email to Lloyd2024@saskgames.ca or dropped off at the Games Office, located at 4908 42 St #101, Lloydminster, SK.

More than 1,000 community volunteers will be recruited to help stage the Games and showcase Lloydminster to the entire province from July 21-27, 2024. The volunteer drive is currently underway, and interested residents can learn more and register to volunteer at saskgames.ca/volunteer.

About the 2024 Saskatchewan Summer Games in Lloydminster, presented by Teine Energy

From July 21-27, 2024, more than 1,800 athletes, coaches, and officials will gather in the Border City to share in the thrill of competition and camaraderie on the provincial stage. Upwards of 1,000 community volunteers will be recruited to help welcome thousands of visitors to Lloydminster during the seven days of Games competition, in addition to the dozens of dedicated Host Society volunteer leads in charge of planning the multi-sport event. Athletes will represent the 9 Sport, Culture and Recreation Districts across the province, and will compete in 14 different sports. The Games are expected to generate upwards of $5 million in economic activity for Lloydminster and surrounding area. To learn more, visit saskgames.ca/summer.

About ATCO

As a global enterprise ATCO Ltd. and its subsidiary and affiliate companies have approximately 20,000 employees and assets of $25 billion. ATCO is committed to future prosperity by working to meet the world's essential energy, housing, security and transportation challenges. ATCO Structures designs, builds and delivers products to service the essential need for housing and shelter around the globe. ATCO Frontec provides operational support services to government, defence and commercial clients. ATCO Energy Systems delivers essential energy for an evolving world through its electricity and natural gas transmission and distribution, and international operations. ATCO EnPower creates sustainable energy solutions in the areas of renewables, energy storage, industrial water and clean fuels. ATCO Australia develops, builds, owns and operates energy and infrastructure assets. ATCOenergy and Rümi provide retail electricity and natural gas services, home maintenance services and professional home advice that bring exceptional comfort, peace of mind and freedom to homeowners and customers. ATCO also has investments in ports and transportation logistics, the processing and marketing of fly ash, retail food services and commercial real estate. More information can be found at www.ATCO.com.

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