The communities of Saint John and Quispamsis teaming up to host the Acadian games in June 2020.
The mayors of both cities on hand, along with representatives from Discover Saint John at a launch event at Samuel du Champlain school.
Mayor Don Darling addresses the crowd. pic.twitter.com/TNGGm93tg0
— Tamara Steele (@tamarasteele1) March 28, 2018
Quispamsis Mayor Gary Clark tells the crowd he is excited his town will take part in the 2020 Acadian Games. pic.twitter.com/NTzTLIS0IU
— Tamara Steele (@tamarasteele1) March 28, 2018
Michel Cote of the organizing committee tells CHSJ News the famillies of the 1200 athletes taking part will come here to watch them compete over four days.
“It brings a lot to the hotels and the restaurants so overall it’s a great event for the region” Cote says.
Saint John last hosted the event in 2010.
Cote tells us the athletes who are 12 to 16 years old will be playing sports like soccer, volleyball, badminton and moutain biking at the qplex, UNB Saint John and Rockwood Park.
Everyone signs the memorandum of understanding and a slight wardrobe malfunction for the mascot. pic.twitter.com/7MVPQTmpjh
— Tamara Steele (@tamarasteele1) March 28, 2018
