With just over 100 days remaining until the 2025 Canada Summer Games, Kirsten Bobbie, Team Ontario’s Chef de Mission, is excited to announce the volunteer Mission Staff.
This group will support the province’s athletes, coaches, and managers in and around the Games, which will be held from August 8th to 25th in St. John’s, Newfoundland and Labrador.
The Mission Staff work behind the scenes to ensure the smooth operation and success of Team Ontario at the Games. These volunteers are the primary link between the athletes, coaches, and managers of their designated sport, their provincial sport organization, and Team Ontario staff. From logistics to events and sport technical to communications, Mission Staff work tirelessly so participants can focus solely on optimizing their performance and embracing the Games experience.
“We are pleased to have such a dedicated and skilled Mission Staff in place to support Team Ontario and ensure that all members of Team O have the best possible experience at the Games”, said Bobbie. “The dedication, expertise, and passion of this group will ensure that all of Team O have the support they need to excel. Together, we have built a team that embodies the spirit of Ontario — resilient, inclusive, and ready to shine on the national stage.”
This year’s Mission Staff bring extensive experience from the sport and recreation community and beyond. All of these volunteers will utilize their skills to showcase, promote, and support the next generation of Ontario athletes throughout the Games.
Team Ontario’s 2025 Leadership Team:
| Name | Residence | Role |
| Kirsten Bobbie | Toronto | Chef de Mission |
| Justan Steele | Toronto | Assistant Chef de Mission |
| Eric McLoughlin | Niagara | Events Lead |
| Danielle Parent | Stoney Creek | Logistics Lead |
| Peter Seto | Toronto | Sport Technical Lead |
| Chris Verlaan | Burlington | Communications Lead |
Team Ontario’s 2025 Mission Staff:
| Name | Residence | Role |
| Isaac Blank | Hamilton | Baseball (M) & Athletics |
| Dylan Brennand | Fonthill | Videography |
| Alex Bruce | Toronto | Events, Tennis & Box Lacrosse (M) |
| Sam Charles | Waterloo | Videography |
| Michael P. Hall | Niagara | Photography |
| Robbie Halonen | Sudbury | Photography |
| Teresa Hutchinson | Buckhorn | Beach Volleyball & Baseball (W) |
| Courtney Labelle | Ottawa | Softball (W) & Artistic Swimming |
| Aimee Maggiacomo | Toronto | Rugby Sevens & Athletics |
| Steph Mason Harris | Toronto | Swimming & Volleyball (M) |
| Josée Matte | Toronto | Canoe/Kayak & Athletics |
| Zoe Meil | Ottawa | Swimming & Volleyball (W) |
| Ben Power | Kingston | Events, Cycling – Road & Mountain |
| Tristian Reid | Toronto | Sailing & Softball (M) |
| Scott Searle | Ottawa | Basketball (M) & Golf |
| Lindsay Smith | Oakville | Box Lacrosse (W) & Wrestling |
| Marc Sorrie | Ottawa | Soccer (M) & Soccer (W) |
| Maggie Veitch | Kingston | Communications |
| Allie Wiebe | Toronto | Communications |
| Corinne Williams | Kitchener | Basketball (W) & Diving |
About Team Ontario
Team Ontario comes together as a group of approximately 350-500+ athletes, coaches, managers, chaperones, support staff and Mission Staff from across the province to compete at the Canada Winter Games and the Canada Summer Games. The team is represented in all sports competing in the Games. The Canada Games are an important component of our sport system, and a key event in the development of Ontario’s young athletes. The Canada Games provide athletes with an opportunity to compete in a multi-sport atmosphere and prepare them as the next generation of international competitors. Follow Team Ontario on X, Instagram and Facebook: @GoTeamOntario.
About the Canada Games
The Canada Games are a national multi-sport competition with participation from every province and territory in Canada. The Games are held every two years, alternating between winter and summer. The 2025 Canada Summer Games will be held August 8th to August 25th in St. John’s, Newfoundland and Labrador, bringing together approximately 5000 athletes, coaches, and managers from every province and territory to compete in 17 sports. Visit www.canadagames.ca.
About Games Ontario
Team Ontario is supported by the Ontario Government, through its Games Ontario program. This program delivers or supports multi-sport events, including the Ontario Winter and Summer Games for youth, the Ontario 55+ Summer and Winter Games and the Ontario Parasport Games.
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Contacts:
Kirsten Bobbie
2025 Chef de Mission, Team Ontario
teamontariochef@gmail.com
Chris Verlaan
Team Ontario Communications Lead
teamontariomedia@gmail.com