7/20/21
by: Niagara Host Society
FirstOntario Credit Union announced as official sponsor of the Niagara 2022 Canada Summer Games
The Niagara Host Society is proud to announce that FirstOntario Credit Union has become an official partner of the Niagara 2022 Canada Summer Games — where they will be a sponsor to the 13 for 13 Cultural Festival along with two legs of the Torch Relay.
Serving more than 126,000 members in Niagara, Hamilton, Halton and Southwestern Ontario for over 80 years, FirstOntario has developed strong ties to the local communities that it serves. FirstOntario has also had a long-standing commitment to youth health and wellness. Celebrating the dedication and accomplishments of young athletes both before and during the Niagara 2022 Canada Summer Games is another meaningful way of showcasing FirstOntario’s support for both.
The 13 for 13 Cultural Festival is a one-of-a-kind initiative that will see each of Niagara’s 13 municipalities host an event, free of charge, every night of the 2022 Canada Games. These nightly concert events will celebrate the cultural heritage and identities of Canada's 13 provinces and territories through entertainment, food, art, dance and more. At the same time, when the Torch Relay begins next year, it will make the journey to Niagara after first being lit at the Centennial Flame on Parliament Hill in Ottawa. Once in the Niagara Region, the Torch Relay will make many stops before wrapping up with the lighting of the Canada Games Cauldron at the Opening Ceremony for the Games, which is scheduled to take place on Saturday, August 6, 2022.
“FirstOntario Credit Union is proud to be a part of the Niagara 2022 Canada Summer Games and excited to showcase the region and local communities we have been part of for over 80 years,” said Lloyd Smith, CEO of FirstOntario Credit Union. “We chose to sponsor the Torch Relay and the 13 for 13 Cultural Festival at the 2022 Canada Games because we feel these events allow us to celebrate the importance of community and best demonstrate our commitment to the cooperative values we share with all credit unions.”
“We are happy to be a participant in the 2022 Canada Games events along with other Niagara-based credit unions and engage with the community in a fun and memorable way,” Smith added.
“We are very excited to welcome FirstOntario as a partner to the Niagara 2022 Canada Summer Games,” said Doug Hamilton, Board Chair of the Niagara Host Society. “As a local credit union with deep roots in the Niagara Region, we are elated to have FirstOntario supporting not just the Games themselves, but two important Niagara 2022 events that will undoubtedly bring our communities together for a wonderful celebration after our recent challenges due to the pandemic.”
Held every two years, alternating between winter and summer, the Canada Games are the country’s marquee event for amateur sport representing the highest level of national competition for thousands of up-and-coming Canadian athletes. More than 5,000 participants and close to 4,500 volunteers are expected to take part in Canada’s largest multi-sport event in the Niagara Region from August 6-21, 2022.
About FirstOntario Credit Union
FirstOntario is a full service cooperative financial institution, serving Members for 80 years throughout the Golden Horseshoe, Niagara Region and Southwestern regions of Ontario. With $5.7 billion in assets under management, FirstOntario is one of Canada’s largest credit unions. Everyone is welcome to be part of FirstOntario for financial services including daily transactions, mortgages, lines of credit, loans and investments. FirstOntario profits are invested into the communities we serve through support for entrepreneurs, competitive rates and charitable pursuits including our award winning student nutrition program. Learn more about us today at FirstOntario.com.
About the Niagara 2022 Canada Summer Games
At the peak of Niagara’s boldest summer yet, more than 5,000 up-and-coming athletes, their coaches and support staff will gather to compete for the podium in Canada’s largest multi-sport event. From August 6 to 21, 2022, Niagara will surge stronger than ever on the national stage. The 2022 Games, made possible thanks to funding and support from the Government of Canada, the Government of Ontario, the Niagara Region, and the Canada Games Council, will give rise to new legacies of ambition, confidence, and compassion that will inspire generations to come.
For further information, visit us at niagara2022games.ca or follow us on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram (@2022canadagames).
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Christopher Séguin, Media & Communications Manager
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