SOME OF THE participants who took part in the the Ontario Senior Games in Peterborough. Photos courtesy OSGA.
By LAURA TAAL
District Coordinator
Some 20 energetic Etobicoke York residents were selected to compete at the Ontario Senior Games Association (OSGA) held in Peterborough earlier this month.
The Ontario 55+ Games is a celebration of active living that is held annually in winter and the summer.
ONTARIO SENIOR GAMES participants of the pickleball event.
“Winter and summer, the Games bring together people 55 years of age or older for competition and camaraderie,” according to the OSGA. “The Games Ontario Program is operated under the Ministry of Heritage, Sport, Tourism and Culture Industries as part of its efforts to support amateur sport, physical activity and community development in the province.”
The Games attracted more than 800 participants who competed in 17 different sports and games from August 9 to 11. The event included opening ceremonies and two days of competition.
Etobicoke York, which is District 17 of the OSGA, hosted qualifying events in the spring to gather participants to compete in the Games. The contingent of 20 competed in the sports of pickleball, darts, bid euchre, golf and walking.
For more information contact Laura at 416-432-4686 or e-mail etobicokeyork55seniorgames@gmail.com