Celebrate 99 days until the 2023 Brantford-County of Brant Ontario 55+ Summer Games

A mascot dressed like a porcupine poses in front of a crowd.

Media Release

For Immediate Release April 19, 2023

Brantford and County of Brant, ON – The countdown is on for the 2023 Ontario 55+ Summer Games, which will be co-hosted this summer by the City of Brantford and the County of Brant, from August 9 to 11, 2023. Residents and visitors are invited to attend a 99 Days Out Celebration on Wednesday May 3, 2023 at Beckett Recreation Centre (219 Colborne Street, Brantford) from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. to learn more about the Games.

Hosted by the Games Organizing Committee, the 99 Days Out Celebration will feature sport demonstrations, information about volunteer opportunities, an unveiling of the gold, silver and bronze medal designs, and photo opportunities with PACHI, the Games Ontario Mascot. The FREE event will also offer attendees hands-on opportunities to try some of the sports that will be showcased during the Games.

The Ontario 55+ Games, delivered in partnership with the Ontario Senior Games Association, is a celebration of active living that is hosted every year, alternating between winter and summer, for individuals 55 years of age or older. Having cancelled the 2021 and 2022 Ontario 55+ Winter Games due to the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic, the City of Brantford and the County of Brant were offered the opportunity to co-host the 2023 Ontario 55+ Summer Games in August 2023.

For more information about the 99 Days Out Celebration or the Brantford-County of Brant 2023 Ontario 55+ Summer Games, visit BrantfordBrantGames.ca or call 519-759-4150.

Games Ontario
The Ontario 55+ Summer Games is supported by the Ontario Government through its Games Ontario program. This program delivers and supports multi-sport events, including the Ontario Winter and Summer Games for youth, the Ontario 55+ Winter and Summer Games and the Ontario Parasport Games.

Ontario 55+ Summer Games
The Ontario 55+ Summer Games were first delivered in 1986 by the City of Kitchener under the name ‘Activefest’. Since then, the Games have grown to over 1,400 participants competing in 19 sports. The Brantford County of Brant 2023 Ontario 55+ Summer Games will be the 19th edition. The Games are delivered in partnership with the Ontario Senior Games Association.

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"The Ontario 55+ Summer Games is a tremendous opportunity for Brantford to showcase our beautiful community, our warm hospitality, and our love of sports. As we celebrate 99 days out from the Games, we are filled with excitement and anticipation for the competitions, the camaraderie, and the memories that will be made. We look forward to welcoming athletes, their families and visitors from across the province to our city and showing them the best that we have to offer.”

– City of Brantford Mayor Kevin Davis

“We are thrilled to welcome athletes, supporters and visitors to our charming community. Make yourself at home in the County of Brant and enjoy the beautiful scenery, dine at delicious restaurants, and explore all the area has to offer. With only 99 days until the Ontario 55+ Summer Games, the countdown is on and we are excited to cheer on all the participants. The Games offers an excellent opportunity for residents to get involved by watching the events, encouraging the athletes or volunteering at the various events. Join us for the celebration on May 3, 2023 and learn more about the Games!”

– County of Brant Mayor David Bailey

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Media Contact:

Caelan Beard

Tourism Marketing Coordinator

Economic Development, Tourism & Cultural Initiatives

Office of the Mayor & CAO

City of Brantford

519-759-4150 ext. 5048

cbeard@brantford.ca