April 16, 2014
Commitment to Sport Strengthens Communities
Town of Conception Bay South Receives Newfoundland and Labrador Games Funding
In 2016, the Town of Conception Bay South will host the Newfoundland and Labrador Summer Games. The games are the largest multi-sport event for youth in the province, bringing together athletes from 11 to 18 years of age. The Honourable Terry French, Minister of Tourism, Culture and Recreation, today announced $60,000 in support of the upcoming games.
“As a government, we are delighted to support the Town of Conception Bay South as they upgrade their facilities for the recruitment, preparation and training of local athletes for the 2016 Newfoundland and Labrador Summer Games. The town will use the $60,000 for the refurbishing and resurfacing of four existing tennis courts and the construction of two new beach volleyball courts.”
- The Honourable Terry French, Minister of Tourism, Culture and Recreation
The Newfoundland and Labrador Games are held every two years, alternating winter and summer, and are co-ordinated by the Department of Tourism, Culture and Recreation in conjunction with Sport Newfoundland and Labrador and provincial sport organizations. The 2014 Newfoundland and Labrador Winter Games were held in Clarenville March 1-9 and hosted more than 1,300 athletes, coaches and staff from all regions of the province and St. Pierre and Miquelon.
“The Newfoundland and Labrador Games promote the achievements of some of the province’s top young athletes, contribute to the development of sport and play a significant role in our continued efforts to achieve an active and healthy population.”
- Minister French
QUICK FACTS
- The Town of Conception Bay South will host the 2016 Newfoundland and Labrador Summer Games. The town has received $60,000 from the Provincial Government for the upgrading of facilities for the Games.
- Budget 2014: Shared Prosperity, Fair Society, Balanced Outlook includes $7.9 million for sport and recreation in Newfoundland and Labrador.
- Since the launch of Active, Healthy Newfoundland and Labrador: A Recreation and Sport Strategy for Newfoundland and Labrador, approximately $192 million has been committed to recreational and sport infrastructure, programming and athlete development throughout the province.
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Media contacts:| Melony O’Neill Director of Communications Department of Tourism, Culture and Recreation 709-729-0928, 689-0928 moneill@gov.nl.ca |
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