Presentation of The Canadian Francophone Games Victoria 2020 - CPF BC

Presentation of The Canadian Francophone Games
                  Victoria 2020

Games background

 Canadian Francophone Games
 The JeuxFC are a CELEBRATION of Canada’s French-speaking youth, a SIGNIFICANT MOMENT for these
 youths to build their cultural identity, an excellent opportunity to DEVELOP and SURPASS oneself and a KEY event
 that each community wishes to host. The JeuxFC are based on the BY YOUTH, FOR YOUTH philosophy and not
 only respect, but contribute to SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT principles.

 The JeuxFC are:
 −   A UNIQUE FORMULA where artistic contests, leadership training and sports competitions are held simultaneously, in
     French;
 −   A FESTIVE EVENT - with nearly 1,200 participants and a professional development opportunity for over 500 volunteers and
     officials;
 −   A CANADIAN EVENT TO TAKE ONE’S PLACE and showcase cultural pride, self-confidence and leadership abilities among
     youth in a context of sharing and healthy competition;
 −   A FÉDÉRATION DE LA JEUNESSE CANADIENNE-FRANÇAISE initiative, with the support of the Government of Canada.

 The JeuxFC 2020 in numbers
     −   1 language                                                    −    4 arts contests, with culinary arts in
     −   1,000 youths 14–18 years of age                                    demonstration: 190 artists
     −   250 chaperones                                                −    3 leadership competitions: 65 leaders
     −   13 provinces and territories                                  −    6 sports competitions, with sailing as the demo
     −   1 unique programme on a single competition site                    sport: 745 athletes
     −   8th edition                                                   −    3 grand prizes: Games Flag, Most Improved
     −   3 sectors: arts | leadership | sports                              Award and Francophone Spirit Award
     −   1 big coop game                                               −    Over 420 medals awarded
     −   5 captivating sociocultural evenings                          −    4 municipalities
     −   13 disciplines                                                −    1 official song
     −   Over 70 events                                                −    1 Games Village
     −   500 volunteers and officials                                  −    Hours and hours of fun!

 Economic impact of the 2017 Games
 The total economic impact is $ 3.8 million and the equivalent of 101 person-year jobs in the Moncton-Dieppe region. Both
 cities raised more than $ 236,000 in property taxes.

                                        The 2017 CF Games in Moncton-Dieppe welcomed approximately 15,000 visitors.
                                        These visitors represent 6,741 different people, including 1,165 participants (youth
                                        and adult) and 2,873 tourists. The number of local residents has been estimated at
                                        2,763 different people.

Informations
Overview
 In 2020, Victoria will host the Canadian Francophone Games – the largest gathering of
 Canadian French-speaking young people. The Games are focused on sport, art and
 leadership competitions. The Games provide opportunities to showcase culture, self-
 confidence and leadership in a friendly and competitive setting.

 In short, the Canadian Francophone Games are the primary celebration of French-
 speaking youth in Canada. The Games contribute to the socio-cultural and identity
 development of young Canadians between 14 and 18 years old who speak French.

 The Canadian Francophone Games are a Fédération de la jeunesse canadienne-
 française (French Canadian Youth Federation) initiative, with financial support from the
 Government of Canada (Canadian Heritage).

Games Dates
 The eighth edition of the Games will be held in Victoria July 14 to 18, 2020 – five
 days of competitions and events. The first games were held in 1999 in New-Brunswick
 and since then, have been staged every three years. In 2020, B.C. will host the Games
 for the first time.

Games Events
 More than 1,200 young people from every province and territory will participate in the
 Games. Games competitors are aged 14 to 18. The Games feature more than 90
 competitions in 13 disciplines in art, leadership and sports. We will award more than 400
 medals.

Games background
Structure
There are two organizations involved in organizing the Games: FJCF and the Host Committee. Part
of the FJCF, the Conseil jeunesse francophone de la Colombie-Britannique (BC Francophone Youth
Council, hereinafter CJFCB) has the key role of recruiting the BC participants for the Games. CJFCB
is an organisation managed by and for youths. Its mission is to promote, develop and represent the
interests of British Colombia’s French-speaking youths through the development of the French
language and of francophone culture as well as through hosting province-wide youth events. The
CJFCB has been working for the community since 1989.

The Francophone Games could involve 1,200 registered participants and 700 volunteers and officials
from across Canada. The participants will compete in one of four artistic disciplines, four leadership/
coop disciplines or six sport disciplines over five days of competition.

Since the first Games in 1999, no less than 20,000 people have been involved. The Games provide
extraordinary encounters; an exciting francophone experience; and a schedule rich in festivities.

Past Host communities

   • 1999 Memramcook (New Brunswick)
                                                     • 2011 Grand Sudbury (Ontario)
   • 2002 Rivière-du-Loup (Quebec)
                                                     • 2014 Gatineau (Quebec)
   • 2005 Winnipeg (Manitoba)
                                                     • 2017 Moncton-Dieppe (New-Brunswick)
   • 2008 Edmonton (Alberta)

Informations
Arts                            Leadership                     Sports
 •     Improvisation              •   Event management          •   Basketball 3x3
 •     Visual arts                •   Public speaking           •   Volleyball
 •     Music                      •   Media                     •   Track and field
 •     Culinary arts (new for                                   •   Badminton
       2020)                                                    •   Ultimate Frisbee
                                                                •   Sailing (new for 2020)

 Games Venues
     The Games will be held in venues throughout Victoria, Esquimalt, Saanich and Oak Bay.
         • Opening and closing ceremonies: Willow Park
           •    Arts, leadership and sport competitions: Oak Bay High School
           •    Track and field: University of Victoria or Oak Bay High School
           •    Sailing: Canadian Forces Sailing Association, Esquimalt
           •    Arts gala: To be determined

     Participants will stay at Oak Bay High School and Willows Elementary School

 Volunteer Opportunities
     The local organizing committee is looking for more than 500 volunteers to help stage the
     games. Roles include: transportation services, food services, spectator and community
     services and participant services. As the games are an assembly point for
     Francophones from across the country, local volunteers are expected to have the basic
     ability to communicate in French to welcome and support Games participants.

Informations
Local Organizing
 The local organizing committee is La Société du comité d’organisation des Jeux de la
 francophonie canadienne de 2020 à Victoria (Victoria 2020 Canadian Francophone
 Games Organizing Committee).

 The local committee has a nine-member board – three are under the age of 25. The
 committee will be staffed by an executive director and around 12 employees during the
 Games preparation phase (from now until 2020). The backbone of the team is made up
 of more than 500 volunteers mainly from Victoria but also surrounding communities such
 as Greater Vancouver and the island. All are welcome. People from other provinces
 have already committed their volunteer assistance.

Games Benefits
 The games are a major cultural event to showcase the Greater Victoria area. Tourism
 and economic revenues from hosting this event are estimated at $2 million from 2018 to
 2020 in direct investment with more indirect tourism revenues in the four communities
 hosting the Games. The Games will help increase the visibility of the Francophone
 community in B.C. and will be a stepping stone for youth who wish to prepare for
 international Games such as the international “Jeux de la francophonie 2021” in New-
 Brunswick.

 The games will give volunteers a chance to practice their French language skills and be
 part of an entertaining cultural event.

Contact us
 For more information regarding volunteering, sponsorship or partnership with the Games,
 please feel free to connect with our Executive Director, Casey Edmunds

                                        Casey Edmunds
                                        casey@jeuxfc.ca
                                        www.jeuxfc.ca
                                        250-966-2637

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