The Government of Yukon is encouraging eligible Yukoners to attend the Canada 55+ Games in Quebec City from August 27 to 30, 2024. The games are open to adults aged 55 years and over as of December 31 of the year the games are held.
Those who would like to attend the games can submit an “I Might Go” form, found on www.elderactive.ca, by January 12, 2024. This form expresses a potential athlete's interest to the organizing committee and helps with the planning of the event.
The “I Might Go” form can be submitted by email to programs@elderactive.ca or by mail to ElderActive Recreation Association, 4061 4th Avenue, Whitehorse YT, Y1A 1H1, or can be hand delivered to the ElderActive office at Suite 303, 309 Strickland Street in Whitehorse.
The Canada 55+ Games is a significant multi-sport event with over 2,500 participants from across the country. The Canada 55+ Games started in 1996 and focuses on the participants’ social, physical and psychological wellbeing. The Yukon has participated in the games since 1998.
The Canada 55+ Games are a great opportunity to participate in various athletic, recreational and social events. Yukoners love cheering on our Team Yukon representatives as they inspire us to lead healthy and active lives at all ages.
Minister of Community Services Richard Mostyn
The Team Yukon Organizing Committee is enthusiastically working on confirming the Yukon team for the Canada 55+ Games and encouraging anyone 55+ who is interested in participating in Quebec to submit their 'I Might Go’ forms by Jan. 12, 2024. The games are a great opportunity to have fun, make new friends and keep mentally and physically active.
Chair Team Yukon Organizing Committee Brenda Dion
The Canada 55+ Games are held every two years; they were last held in Kamloops in 2022.
In Kamloops, the Yukon had its largest-ever contingent consisting of 158 participants and supporters.
The Canada 55+ Games will feature 17 regular events and two bonus events: five and 10 kilometre runs, which are open to participants already competing in a regular event.
Each host jurisdiction can include a demonstration event that highlights a unique aspect of the local culture. Quebec City’s demonstration event will be Baseball Poche (sandbag baseball or cornhole).
Renée Francoeur
Cabinet Communications
867-334-9194
renee.francoeur@yukon.ca
John Tonin
Communications, Community Services
867-334-5816
john.tonin@yukon.ca
Linda Cassen
Media lead, Team Yukon Organizing Committee
867-334-7391
media@elderactive.ca