THE EVENT
ABOUT THE GAMES
The Greek-Canadian Games is an annual event which will be held on June 2nd-3rd, 2018 in Markham for youth aged 6-14. The ongoing goal of the Greek-Canadian Games is to continue to bring together youth that are dispersed throughout a large geographic area. This spring, the GCGs will bring over 500 youth athletes, and over 200 volunteers, for a weekend of various sporting and social events. The Games are being organized by our Committee, a group of dedicated volunteers and is a not-for-profit organization.
THE MISSION
To connect and engage Greek-Canadian youth through sport and competition, while promoting Greek culture, community, and a healthy lifestyle.
WHO WE ARE
& MORE
3 YEARS OF GAMES
An Independent & Non-Profit Organization
The Greek-Canadian Games were founded by a group of local dedicated young professionals on a Fall night in 2013 at the Palace Restaurant. On this evening, this group met with a dream of providing our GTA Hellenistic Community an annual experience that they would never forget, and to also serve as a form of mentorship for our Youth.
ONLINE
Online Register
HOW TO REGISTER
Registration for athletes will be on a first come first serve basis. REFUND POLICY: We will gladly refund registration ticket(s) in full if the request is made by 5 p.m. ET on May 4, 2018.
We are looking for volunteers! If you're 15+ and would like to help out with the Games, let us know. Volunteer hours for high school students will be counted for 24hours only if the volunteer is present at both GCG days and the training session.
Meet your
Global & Community Ambassador
Where are the GCGs held?
The GCGs are held annually at a world class sporting facility at Bill Crothers SS at 44 Main St Unionville, Unionville, ON.
How old does one have to be in order to be an athlete or volunteer?
The GCGs encourages all kids aged 6-14 on the date of that years Games to participate as an athlete. As well, all individuals aged 15 and above on the date of that years Games are welcomed to participate as a volunteer.
How are individuals placed into Houses?
The Greek Canadian Games does its best (with no promises) to facilitate your requests for House Distribution without compromising fairness. On the registration form, each athlete is asked which community do they best identify with e.g. Greek Community of Toronto and we try our best to facilitate those wishes.
How can one give back to the Greek Canadian Games?
The GCGs are made possible by its athletes, parents, and sponsors. Any involvement in this capacity would be greatly appreciated and we welcome all parents to partake in all the weekend festivities!
What takes place in the Opening and Closing Ceremony Panigiri?
Typically, the Games are kicked off in grand fashion with a blessing of the Games, athlete oath, introduction of its ambassadors and most importantly a thunderous cheer off between the Houses of that year!
The Closing ceremony consists of announcing medal winners and the prestigious House Cup! In addition, we recognize academic and philanthropic achievement with scholarships and awards. Lastly, the Games comes to a close with a traditional Greek “glenti”: filled with a Lamb roast, BBQ, and loads of Greek Dancing! It is truly a can't miss celebration!
What do the Sponsorship fees support?
Sponsorship fees go towards subsidizing athlete registration, equipment, medals, venue and t-shirt costs for both athletes and volunteers, scholarships for athletes and volunteers, coverage for global and community ambassadors, snacks for volunteers, and finally, fees for the closing ceremony panigiri which includes free bbq for athletes and volunteers. Additionally sponsorship goes towards maintenance of website fees, video and social medial coverage for the Games. It also covers fees for volunteer orientation day (which includes free food).
What does the Athlete registration fee support?
The Athlete registration fee goes towards t-shirts, snacks and back packs, venue costs, and equipment. Special events through the year which this year included the Welcome Back Bash for athletes - with free food and games for the kids.
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As soon as I walked through the doors of Bill Crothers SS, I went from skeptical to fully committed in a matter of seconds! We were greeted with smiles and what we know as "φιλοξενια". The event already looked to be professionally organized with order and zero chaos. My first impression, ended up being my lasting impression...
It was one of the best decisions I made as a parent for my children. I have three girls of different athletic abilities, however, they all benefited equally!
Being Greek in and of itself is something to be very proud of, with our rich history, a tremendous influence on modern life and our strong values! But to be surrounded by literally hundreds of people who celebrated the same thing, most of which were children was INCREDIBLE!
The fact that it was organized by professionals that are clearly giving back to the community and encouraging our youth to be the best that they can be, is what I keep emphasizing to my daughters!
The actual games are just one aspect of the event that took place, it was the fact that our kids have all these people to look up to, people who care, people that are living to their full potential and are the example I want for my children.
My daughter will participate (very willingly) until they are 14, and then it will be their turn to be mentored as volunteers and give back to the community!
It was a quality event, that brought together quality values and quality people!
OUR SPONSORS
PLATINUM
Achieva Health - achievahealth.com
Athens Pastries - athenspastries.com
Atlas Holdings - Mr. George Gianopoulos
Coca-Cola - coca-cola.ca
Denturist Chris Dimpoulos at Cliffcrest Health Centre and Family Joanne Martire
denturistassociation.ca/clinic/cliffcrest-health-centre
DION - www.dionneckwear.com
Daniel Eliadis - Broker - Royal Lepage Signature Reality" - torontorealestatedeal.com
Express Auto Collision
www.expressautocollision.ca
The Forth - theforth.ca
Grand Hotel - grandhoteltoronto.com
Greek Community of Toronto - www.greekcommunity.org/
Greek Grill - greekgrill.ca
Hellenic Heritage Foundation - hhf.ca
Holy Chuck Burgers - holychuckburgers.com
Indeed Laboratories, Dimitra Davidson ca.indeedlabs.com
Insight Diagnostic Imaging www.insightdiagnosticimaging.ca
Dr Anastassios Karantonis
Dr Frank Karantonis
Dr Mary Karantonis
King Street Orthodontics kingstreetorthodontics.com
Tony Lafazanis - Personal Injury Lawyer -www.tonylafazanis.com
McEwan -mcewan.mcewangroup.ca
Greek Orthodox Metropolis of Toronto (Canada)
- www.gometropolis.org
Mr Theodore Rallis
Pita Pit at 318 Adelaide Street West, Nick Koinis - pitapit.ca
"Theoni" - www.theoniwater.ca
Tower Litho - www.towerlitho.ca
GOLD
Blaney McMurtry LLP, John Papadakis - blaney.com
DJ Golden Feta
http://vasilibourikas.wixsite.com/goldenfeta
Dr. Loukas Papas, Dentist
http://www.southviewdental.com/
Pape Drug Mart - http://papedrugmart.com/
Sketchley Cleaners
http://www.sketchleycleaners.ca/
Sun Valley Supermarket
http://www.sunvalleymarket.ca/
Syrianos Family - RE/MAX Ultimate Realty Inc
http://www.remaxultimate.com/
SILVER
Coach Gus Gymnopoulos - Dynamic Basketball Development Academy
http://www.dynamicbasketball.ca/
BRONZE
Nina Antonakes - NinaPaintings.com
Fleet Complete, Mr Tony Lourakis - https://www.fleetcomplete.com/en
Hippocrates Hellenic Medical Association hellenicmedicalassociation@gmail.com
Society Karyas Olympou Toronto
Nology Solutions - http://www.nologysolutions.com/
The Palace Restaurant - http://www.palaceonpape.ca/
Dr. Tim Rindlisbacher - https://my.clevelandclinic.org/canada/staff/rindlisbacher-tim
West49 - https://west49.com/