On August 2, the Niagara 2022 Canada Summer Games announced a new streaming platform that will broadcast over 1,000 hours of live coverage of the N22 Games from August 6-21. As the Games' Digital Production Partner, the extensive coverage is made possible with the support of the Niagara College’s Broadcasting – Radio, Television and Film Production program (BRTF).
Read the official media release on the N22 Canada Games website.
"I’m very proud to be involved with these Games from both the college side and as a member of the Host Society team," said Peter 'Dutch' VandenBerg, the Chair of the Broadcast Operations & Production Services for the Niagara 2022 Canada Summer Games in the official release. VandenBerg is the program coordinator of Niagara College's BRTF program. "It’s opportunities like this that make a huge impact on our students’ experiential learning. This is as real world as it gets and working alongside grads and industry professionals is what makes these kinds of events truly special for all of us."
The N22 release highlights VandenBerg and his NC students and BRTF alumni who have delivered many phenomenal production programs over the last decade, including for major sporting events in the Niagara Region such as the 2016 IIHF U18 Women's World Championship, the 2018 FIBA U18 Americas Championship, and the 2019 Canadian Wrestling Trials.
The new streaming platform at niagara2022games.ca/watch will give Canadians from coast-to-coast-to-coast free access to more than 90% of the Games' sporting competitions, which will feature 18 different sports. Select competitions and events will have commentary in English and French. Viewers of the platform will also be able to enjoy plenty of on-demand content including archived events, features, highlights and a daily highlight show. The full 2022 Canada Games competition schedule can be found online here.
“We are excited to provide this opportunity to watch Canada’s largest multi-sport event in ways never seen before,” said Doug Hamilton, Board Chair of the Niagara 2022 Host Society. "With the expansive coverage that we will offer, thanks to the support of Niagara College, CBC Sports and Radio-Canada Sports, audiences will be able to enjoy all of the 2022 Canada Games’ best moments, including its Opening and Closing Ceremonies, and will have the opportunity to cheer on our country's next generation of national and international champions.”
"This digital streaming platform will empower everyone across Canada to experience the magic of the Canada Games and watch as the next generation of athletes and leaders spark greatness at the Niagara 2022 Canada Summer Games," said Evan Johnston, Chair of the Canada Games Council. " We thank the 2022 Host Society, Niagara College, CBC Sports and Radio-Canada Sports for their collaboration and commitment to showcasing the Canada Games through this extensive, multi-platform national coverage, and we look forward to following the journey of all of the athletes in Niagara."
In addition to this comprehensive coverage, more than 100 hours of live competition and events, including the Opening and Closing Ceremonies, will stream live on CBC Sports and Radio-Canada Sports. Specifically, Canadians will be able to watch on CBC Gem, cbcsports.ca and the CBC Sports app for iOS and Android devices throughout the two weeks of the Games. At the same time, they can also tune in at Radio-Canada.ca/Sports and the Radio-Canada Info app for iOS and Android devices.
Taking place at venues across Niagara, the 28th edition of the Canada Games will see close to 5,000 athletes, representing Canada's future generation of Olympians and Paralympians, travel to Niagara to compete for the right to be a national champion. Niagara 2022 will include an inaugural rugby sevens competition, the return of men's lacrosse after a 37-year absence from the Games, and the first-ever women’s lacrosse competition in the history of the Canada Games.
Tickets for this summer's Games are currently available for purchase online.
For more information, visit niagara2022games.ca or follow on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram (@2022canadagames).
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