The East Coast Games – Only one month away - bigger and better for 2016 (June 24-27, 2016)

 

Saint John, NB – The 2016 East Coast Games is only a month away and with substantial growth in the number of sports and athlete participation, it will make for an action-packed weekend for Saint John’s sports venues. 

 

Beginning Friday, June 24, almost 2000 athletes, coaches and officials will hit the fields and courts around Saint John for the second annual East Coast Games.  The idea for the initial Games was conceived in Saint John and became the  largest multi-sports tournaments to be held in Saint John since the 1985 Canada Games. The 2016 Games will include soccer, Ultimate Frisbee, rugby, basketball, softball, track & field, lacrosse, wheelchair basketball, cycling, a kid’s triathlon and a unique four event running race called Ultimate Runner. These events will attract athletes from across Atlantic Canada.

 

This year’s Games are further strengthened by the major support of Emera New Brunswick as the Presenting Sponsor. “We are thrilled to have the support of Emera NB! Their assistance is making our work much easier as we plan for the coming games.” said event co-chair Keith Raynes. The estimated economic impact is over $400,000 and will see hotels, restaurants, retailers, and attractions reap the benefits of the event. 

 

Last year Ultimate Frisbee participated as a demonstration sport and has moved to a full sport for 2016. This year the Games are pleased to present a demonstration event of wheelchair basketball - a center court game during the main basketball tournament. The Games bring together competitors from across our province and beyond while providing young athletes a chance to test their skills in a wide variety of sports. 

 

The following venues will be active during the weekend of June 24-26 and admission is free for all. 

Location Friday Saturday Sunday Monday

Emera Field & Shamrock Park Soccer Ultimate Frisbee Ultimate Frisbee

Rockwood Park Ultimate Runner (Hill Run) Ultimate Runner                          (Trail Run) Kids of Steel Triathlon

Canada Games Stadium, 

UNBSJ Track & Field

Ultimate Runner (Track 5k) Rugby 7’s 

Track & Field Soccer

Q plex Ultimate Runner                       (Road 5 km)

Athletics Center, UNBSJ Basketball Basketball Basketball

Allison Grounds Softball Softball Softball

Memorial Field Softball Softball Softball

Miller Fields, Rothesay Soccer

Lord Beaverbrook Arena Lacrosse Lacrosse Lacrosse

Canada Games Aquatic Center Swimming Swimming Swimming

Hampton High School Cycling

Meenan's Cove Beach   Swimming (open water)

 

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Thank you to our Presenting Sponsor.