Fact Sheet
SIMPLY . . . THE FACTS
- The Games promote the highest level of competition in Ontario for athletes age 22 and under.
- 27 winter sports
- 2900 of the best youth athletes from across the province
- 500+ coaches and support staff for these athletes
- 1,000 volunteers on the job
- 10,000+ spectators over the course of each four day event
- 1500 medals, Gold, Silver, & Bronze, to be awarded
- 55,450 meals served
- 120 shuttle buses
- 5000 accreditation badges
- 3,500+ bed nights . . .
Top Provincial Special Events: The Ontario Games in the province’s largest multi-sport competition. Funded largely by the Province of Ontario, this premier event takes place every two years. Municipalities compete aggressively for the opportunity to host.
Spectators: 7,500+ visitors are expected to visit Muskoka and Sdbury to see the Games. Family and friends of the athletes make up a large percentage of the spectators, however, the communities involved also have a strong presence particularly at events like the Opening Ceremonies.
Games: 3300+ registered participants, including athletes (aged 8-22), coaches and officials, 1100 registered volunteers and hundreds of local businesses and organizations.
Quality Venues: Muskoka boasts world class facilities including the newly opened Jack Bionda Centre , The Bracebridge Sport Complex, The Ben Avery Diving & Aquatic Center at Laurentian University, the Alpine center at Mount Saint Louis Moonstone, Muskoka Woods Sports Center, the Baysville Arena, and the new Gravenhurst Wharf .
