News release

Athletes to Carry Canada Games Torch

Office of Health Promotion (Jan. 2003 - May 2005)

Nova Scotia athletes going to the 2003 Canada Winter Games will get an extra workout as they run in the torch relay in Sydney today, Jan. 31, and in Halifax on Saturday, Feb. 1.

"The Games are just three weeks away, and our young athletes are ready to compete with the best from across the country," said Rodney MacDonald, Minister of Health Promotion. "I encourage all Nova Scotians to come out and cheer on our athletes as they proudly carry the Canada Games torch."

The torch relay began in Ottawa on Jan. 27. Stops are planned for Nova Scotia, Newfoundland, Prince Edward Island and Quebec, in communities that have previously hosted the Canada Games. A more extensive tour is planned for New Brunswick, which will host the Games from Feb. 22 to March 8.

Team Nova Scotia will compete in 18 of the 21 sports represented during the two weeks of the Games. The team has 284 athletes, coaches, managers and mission staff.

"Being part of Team Nova Scotia is a real honour and dream come true for my teammates and me," said Claire Latremouille of Dartmouth, a Team Nova Scotia synchronized swimmer. "We're all really excited about competing in the Games and looking forward to meeting athletes from across the country."

Runners in the Halifax leg of the torch relay are:

  • Caitlan Anthony, Halifax Regional Municipality, rhythmic gymnastics
  • Kathryn Caiger, Halifax Regional Municipality, ringette
  • Sara Ede, Lawrencetown, Halifax Regional Municipality, table tennis
  • Katie Fawcett, Seabright Halifax Regional Municipality, rhythmic gymnastics
  • Nicole Hayward, Bridgewater, Lunenburg Co., badminton
  • Kelsey Ivory, Upper Tantallon, Halifax Regional Municipality, rhythmic gymnastics
  • Jane Morse, Berwick, Kings Co., ringette
  • Kaleigh Newton, Halifax Regional Municipality, rhythmic gymnastics
  • Samantha Sabean, Hammonds Plains, Halifax Regional Municipality, rhythmic gymnastics
  • Stephan Saulnier, Halifax Regional Municipality, artistic gymnastics
  • Alix Schmidt, Lawrencetown, Halifax Regional Municipality, table tennis
  • Courtney Schriver, Hammonds Plains, Halifax Regional Municipality, women's hockey
  • Craig Stewart, Bridgetown, Annapolis Co., badminton
  • Bob Book, Halifax Regional Municipality, former Chef de Mission for Team Nova Scotia

"The 2003 Canada Winter Games torch allows us to bring together, for one single cause, the energy of the entire Canadian population," said Brian Theede, president of the 2003 Canada Winter Games. "This torch is a source of pride and inspiration for the 2003 Games family. This powerful symbol will illuminate our path and lead us in organizing the very best Games."

Runners in the Sydney leg of the torch relay are:

  • Emily Chiasson, Baddeck, Victoria Co., speed skating
  • Amy MacLennan, Whycocomagh, Inverness Co., women's hockey
  • André Rosnok, Sydney Mines, Cape Breton Co., archery (alternate)
  • Heidi Soares, Rocky Bay, Richmond Co., judo
  • Hollie Squarey, Sydney Mines, Cape Breton Co., women's hockey
  • Curtis White, Georges River, Cape Breton Co., boxing

Members of the Cape Breton Running Club will accompany the athletes in Sydney.

The torch relay is sponsored by Canadian Heritage, Kent and J.D. Irving, Limited.

"We are proud to welcome Canada to New Brunswick -- the place we are proud to call home," said James D. Irving, president of J.D. Irving, Limited. "The Canada Games are a tremendous celebration of Canada's young people -- their great potential, spirit, enthusiasm and dedication to excellence. We salute all of the talented participants who are coming to Bathurst and Campbellton to achieve their personal best."

Team Nova Scotia is funded by the Nova Scotia Sport and Recreation Commission, a division of the Office of Health Promotion. Team Nova Scotia sponsors include Avis, Spring Rain, ATV, and Aliant. The Atlantic Lottery Corporation sponsors Team Atlantic -- supporting all teams from Atlantic Canada for the 2003 Games.

For more information on Team Nova Scotia and its sponsors, visit the team Web site at <a href="http://winter2003.ns.canadagames.ca">http://winter2003.ns.canadagames.ca<a/>.

NOTE: The following is the torch relay route in Sydney:
-- leave Civic Centre, 379 Esplanade St. -- proceed down Esplanade to Kings Road -- turn left onto Kenwood Drive -- proceed to Malcolm Munroe Junior High School, 125 Kenwood Dr., for ceremony

The following is the torch relay route in Halifax:

  • leave Dartmouth Sportsplex, 110 Wyse Rd., Dartmouth
  • proceed over pedestrian lane of Angus L. Macdonald Bridge to Halifax and along Brunswick Street
  • turn left onto Spring Garden Road
  • turn left onto Barrington Street
  • turn right onto George Street
  • turn right onto Hollis Street and proceed to Province House, 1726 Hollis St., for ceremony
  • leave Province House proceeding south on Hollis Street
  • turn right onto Salter Street
  • turn left onto Barrington Street
  • turn right onto Spring Garden Road
  • turn right onto Queen Street
  • proceed to Sackville Street and up Citadel Hill
  • proceed down Citadel Hill to intersection at Rainnie Drive
  • cross Trollope Street and proceed to the Canada Games Pavilion on the Halifax Commons.

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