How do I get involved in the NL Games?

There are nine sports represented in the 2008 NL Summer Games, each
with specific ages.  Visit the Technical Package for the Sport you are
interested in and contact the Regional Representative to see when the try-outs
for that sport take place.  If there is no regional contact, e-mail the Technical
Chair!

When do the Games start/end?

For the sports that take place in the first half, athletes living a certain distance from
Corner Brook will be bussed to Corner Brook on August 9th to take part in the
opening ceremonies. Competition will take place the following day, and conclude on
Tuesday, August 12th when athletes return home.  For sports in the second half,
athletes arrive in Corner Brook on August 13th, and compete the following day
concluding on Saturday, August 16th, take part in Closing Ceremonies and arrive
home later that day.

Where will we stay?  How much do the Games cost?

Athletes will stay at the designated Athlete Village, along with the coach/manager
chaperones.  Athletes will bring sleeping bags and pillows and SINGLE air mattresses. 
Bussing is provided to and from the Games for Athletes who live outside of the Host
region (some exceptions may apply).  All meals are provided at no cost to the athletes.

Can I compete in two sports?

Athletes may compete in one sport only.  There are a number of rules and regulations
athletes and teams must adhere to in order to participate in the NL Games.  These rules
and regulations can be found in this manual. Please read them carefully as sometimes,
the NL Games rules and regulations are quite different from a sport’s own rules and
regulations.

Do I have to stay in the Athlete’s Village?

All athletes, coaches and managers must stay in the Athlete’s Village if they are to
participate in the NL Games.  Again, this rule can be found in the Rules and Regulations
section of the Games Policy Manual.  Athletes who do not stay in the Village will not be
allowed to participate.  Athletes who assert that they are ill and unable to stay in the Village
will have their case reviewed however, generally, athletes who are not well are not allowed
to register for the NL Games.  All athletes must complete a medical form before being
allowed to attend the NL Games.

Am I allowed to visit my parents when I am at the NL Games?

Your coach will assess each situation and answer that question.  No overnight visits are
permitted and there will be a curfew each night during your stay.  All of these rules are in
place to protect you and your coach and to assure your families that you are being looked
after!

I have allergies to many foods.  Will there be special diets?

There will be over 1500 athletes, coaches and managers at the NL Games with very few
paid staff involved.  Most are volunteers who will do their best to manage major issues. 
Menus will be free of fish and peanuts but regretably, staff will not be able to accommodate
any other food.