Nominations Open: 2023 Canada Winter Games Torch Bearers
Posted on 06/16/2022
Image of 2023 Canada Games torch logo with words nominate a torchbearer

The Town of Stratford is pleased to be a torch relay event community in the lead up to the 2023 Canada Winter Games on PEI.

Nominations are now open thru until 5pm on Friday, July 15, 2022 for torchbearers in our community. More information can be found below, or on the 2023 Canada Winter Games website, including the nomination form: https://www.2023canadagames.ca/torch-relay

Additional Information

Torchbearer Criteria

Torchbearers may include individuals who are actively engaged in the categories of Youth, Sport, Culture or Community. Applicants will be chosen for their outstanding community and social involvement in one or all of these areas:

Youth - Young individuals under the age of 25 as of October 1, 2018 demonstrating leadership and making a positive impact at their school or within their community. This could include:
● Community Volunteer
● Student

Sport - An individual who has made significant contribution to sport locally, regionally or nationally at any level, at any capacity. This could include:
● Canada Games Alumni
● Present Canada Games Athlete
● Coach
● Community Athlete or Coach (individual or team sport)

Culture - An individual who has made a significant contribution to art, music, dance or theatre locally, regionally or nationally at any level, at any capacity. This could include:
● Artist, musician or performer
● Teacher or instructor of the arts

Community - An individual who has made a significant contribution in any other field locally, regionally or nationally. This could include:
● Community Volunteer
● Elected Official
● Notable public figure
● Educator

The following criteria are required for becoming a Torchbearer:
● Be at least 12 years of age on or before October 1, 2022;
● Be a Canadian citizen or lawfully entitled to reside in Canada for the duration of the relay (October 17, 2022, until February 18, 2023);
● Be able to complete (run, walk or wheel) the assigned segment (160 to 500 metres) on the assigned day;
● Must be able to complete assigned Torch Relay segment while holding the Torch (3 to 6 lbs) in an upright position at eye level, or use an adaptable Torch bracket and/or assistant;
● Be able to participate within the 1-2 hour Torch Community Celebration in your community;
● Be willing to travel at your own expense to the assigned community meeting point and then from the finish point of the relay;
● Wear the provided Torchbearer uniform for the duration of your Torchbearer experience;
● Consent to undertake and successfully complete an enhanced security background check;
● Sign the participation waiver before your assigned relay;
● Agree to have your photo, profile and story published by the 2023 Canada Winter Games, Games sponsors or media for the purpose of promoting the 2023 Canada Winter Games Torch Relay events.