ATCO Torch Relay to open for games

Andrea Roberts
Times Contributor

 

The Strathmore 2015 Alberta 55 Plus Summer Games will kick off of Thursday, July 16 with the ATCO Torch Relay.
The relay acts as the ceremonial opening of the games, which mirrors the carrying of the torch to open the Olympic games.
The event will start at Kinsmen Park at 10:30 a.m. Participants will make their way through Strathmore before finally finishing at the Agriculture grounds. Local residents of all ages are invited to partake in the event. About 15 people will be chosen to run the relay.
Participants will be allowed to participate by any means whether it be walking, running or using their wheelchair for the relay.
The Alberta 55 Plus Summer Games are a way to showcase Strathmore and area to people from all over Alberta.
According to Larry Tucker, one of the event’s organizers, the games are a chance for people over the age of 55 to take part in sports and activities that they love. The Strathmore 2015 Alberta 55 Plus Summer Games will take place July 16-19.
If you would like to take part in the relay or would like to get more information, you can either call the games office or Larry Tucker at 403-934 5087.