“It is my pleasure to congratulate Team PEI on an excellent competition and on their 28 medals,” said Minister MacFadyen. “I am especially pleased to see that the participants are continuing to remain socially and physically active. The athletes participating in these games are wonderful role models in encouraging people of all ages to increase their physical activity levels.”

The 2004 games included more athletes than ever before in the history of the seniors’ games. The Prince Edward Island contingent included 56 athletes competing in 5-pin bowling, golf, darts, swimming, track and field, curling and hockey.

With more than 1,500 participants, organizers of the 2004 Canada Senior Games are calling the games the best-attended event in games history.

The 2006 Canada Senior Games will be held in the City of Portage la Prairie, Manitoba.

To become involved in the PEI 55+ Games, contact the PEI 55+ Games Society by mail at PO Box 302, Charlottetown, PE, C1A 7K7 or call 368-4110.