ASWCO: 2016 Ontario Aboriginal Summer Games

Press Release

The Aboriginal Sport & Wellness Council of Ontario is set to host the 2016 Ontario Aboriginal Summer Games for the first time.

The Games will take place July 19-21, 2016 in Brantford and Six Nations. Aboriginal athletes, aged 13-18, born between 1998-2003 from all across Ontario will compete against their fellow competitors. The Games provide athletes with development and competition opportunities that will prepare them for 2017 North American Indigenous Games (NAIG).

HOW TO APPLY:

– All participants must register online at www.ontarioaboriginalgames.ca. For those that cannot register online, please see registration form online.
– $90 registration fee is required to secure a spot.
– Payment will be accepted by credit card, debit or certified cheque/money order.

– Registration is complete when payment and registration form is complete.
– First Come, First Serve. Each region has a capacity of 42 participants.
– Registration will open on May 2nd, 2016 at 12:00pm and closes June 1st or when reached capacity.
– For those applying online, a confirmation email with be sent to the address provided. – For those applying by mail or fax, a confirmation email will be sent to the email address provided once received.

– All participants must sign a waiver, photo release and code of conduct form.
– All participants must be in school and provide proof of enrollment by submitting report card or letter from principal/vice-principal.
– For those traveling from the Northern and Central regions, transportation will be provided for the participant. Please indicate on registration form.
– Included in registration: travel from North and Central locations, accommodation, food/ beverage during the games, t-shirt and water bottle.

Registration Checklist:

1. Fill out registration form (online or paper)
2. Submit payment with registration
3. Fill out sport ranking chart
4. Sign waiver, photo release and code of conduct (completed with online registration or paper form)*
5. Submit proof of educational enrollment* *must be submitted no later than June 1st

For any questions, please contact your Regional Coordinator or call 416-479-0928.

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