Durham Region 2019 Ontario Parasport Games CSCO Community Sport & Recreation Exchange – Eastern Ontario June 2, 2018

Ontario Parasport Games One of five multi-sport games delivered by the Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Sport (MTCS) Games Ontario program Competitive bid process to select host municipalities $110,000 hosting grant Over $500,000 in estimated economic impact

Milestones to Date Dec. 2016 – Bid submitted Feb. 2017 – Site visit June 2017 – Announcement celebration Fall 2017 – Planning launched Dec. 2017 – First information meeting Feb. 2018 – First Games Organizing Committee meeting and @DurhamRegion19 launched

Games Quick Facts February 8 to 10, 2019 300 to 360 athletes Over 100 attendants, coaches and officials 200 or more volunteers Hundreds of family and friends Ten or more sports Events in four to five municipalities

Sports Para Alpine – Ski Brimacombe, Clarington Boccia – Abilities Centre, Whitby Goalball – Donald A. Wilson Secondary School, Whitby Para Ice Hockey – Iroquois Park Sports Centre, Whitby Para Nordic – TBD

Sports Sitting Volleyball – Abilities Centre, Whitby Wheelchair Curling – TBD Visually Impaired Curling – TBD Wheelchair Basketball – Durham College/UOIT Campus Wellness and Recreation Centre, Oshawa 5-A-Side Soccer – Pickering Soccer Centre

Special Events 100 Days Out Celebration, Nov. 1 – Pickering High School, Ajax (tentative) Opening Ceremonies & VIP Reception – Abilities Centre, Whitby Athlete Opening Night Dinner – Pickering Recreation Complex Athlete Celebration – Pickering Recreation Complex

Games Organizing Committee

Making These Games #Paramazing Athlete experience Accessibility Sustainability Medal design contest School program Volunteers Partnerships Community engagement Legacy plans

Connect with us! @DurhamRegion19 #Paramazing