The Torch Relay has now been set for the 2016 Saskatchewan Summer Games, with 37 youth selected to carry the torch.
The torch will ignite the Games on July 24. The Torch Relay is a ceremonial event where the flame, which will burn in the Games cauldron (provided by SaskEnergy) throughout the duration of the 2016 Saskatchewan Summer Games. The torch will be carried over an 8.8 kilometre route through the city by the torch bearers.
The Torch Relay will travel throughout the City of Estevan so spectators can view the flame and the host committee urges all residents to come out and support the youth involved. The relay will commence at the Court House and end with the Games cauldron being lit at the opening ceremonies when the 2016 Saskatchewan Summer Games are opened!
“The goal of the Torch Relay is to increase public awareness and participation in the Gamessaid Terina Shaw, committee chair of the Estevan 2016 Torch Relay. “The lighting of the Games torch is very symbolic in that it officially signifies the opening of the multi-sport games, uniting all nine districts in the province.”
“The 37 youth who have been selected to carry the torch are all remarkable people, and truly worthy of representing the energy of the Games. It has been a privilege for me as the organizer of the relay to meet so many outstanding citizens of our community.”
SaskEnergy is the official sponsor of the Torch Relay and plays a key role in the execution of the relay. In addition, SaskEnergy has been a Champion of Volunteers for 10 years.
The selection process for Torch Bearers is up to the host community. The nomination process utilized by the Estevan 2016 Games committee was applauded by SaskEnergy.
The first torch bearer to lead off the relay will be Cooper Fox of Manor and the person selected to have the honour of lighting the caldron will be Kate Dalziel of Estevan.
The other youth that will be part of the Torch Relay include: Kaiden Tuchscherer, Caleb Bresciani, Emily Hanson, Dayton James Fraser, Indiana Froese, Harrison Froese, Kelsey Littlejohn, Kamri Olfert, Emma’lyn Olsen, Justin Linthicum, Ashton McKnight, Chase Vicary, Angela Aalbers, Carson Perkins, Colin Sutter, Brookyn Rice, Paige Cheveldayoff, Zoey Thompson, Avery Dechief, Mathias Fornwald, Austin Ludwig, William Chamney, Kristen Skjonsby, Brielle Wakely, Nevaeh Wakely, Hudson Irwin, Graidon Irwin, Katie Cuppage, Cassidy Mackenzie, Jenna Blanchette, Cassie Blanchette, Nomi Thompson, Finity Bourassa, Vaughn Bourassa and Hayden Ladouceur.
