The Invictus Games are an international sporting event for wounded, ill and injured servicemen and women, both currently serving and veterans. The Games use the power of sport to inspire recovery, support rehabilitation and generate a wider understanding of and respect for those who serve their country.
The word Invictus is Latin for unconquered. It embodies the fighting spirit of the wounded, injured and ill service personnel and what these tenacious men and women can achieve, post-injury.
Why were the Invictus Games established?
Prince Harry was driven to create an expanded international version following his inspirational visit to the Warrior Games in Colorado in 2013. Here, he saw how the power of sport could help wounded warriors physically, psychologically and socially.
Why are the Invictus Games coming to Canada?
Hosting the Games in Canada in 2017, the year the country celebrates the 150th anniversary of its Confederation, will provide a unique opportunity for Canadians to commemorate the ill, wounded and injured soldiers, along with their families.
Canadians actively look for ways to express their gratitude toward its military personnel, and the Invictus Games will provide an ideal forum for what we know will be an unprecedented outpouring of support.
How are the Invictus Games Toronto 2017 funded?
The Invictus Games Toronto 2017 Organizing Committee is a not-for-profit with a variety of funding sources. The federal and Ontario provincial governments have each generously committed to a $10 million contribution. We are also actively fundraising and securing budget from Games sponsors and donors. We are thrilled to announce that Jaguar Land Rover have come on board as our presenting partner, committing $10 million to the Games. Partners like this make our Invictus Games possible, and we are continuing to see much interest from donors and sponsors wanting to help make these Games a great success. Finally, ticket and merchandise sales and other fundraising events will also help fund our Games.
Ceremonies
When will you be selecting Opening and Closing Ceremonies producers?
We are currently finalizing the selection process for our ceremonies producers. Our ceremonies producers will be announced in an upcoming newsletter.
How can I sign up to be a flag bearer for the Invictus Games relay?
We are not accepting applications for flag bearers at this time. More information regarding the Invictus Games relay will be shared on our website in the summer of 2017.
How can I sign up to perform in the Opening/Closing Ceremonies?
We are not accepting applications for ceremonies performers at this time. Please subscribe to our newsletter to be notified when applications become available.
Community
How can community organizations partner with the Games?
We are still in the early planning stages of our community partnership program. Please subscribe to our newsletter to be notified when more information becomes available.
How can I request VIMY the mascot for our event?
To request a visit from VIMY to your school or next community event, please review the Request a Visit section on the mascot page of our website.
Competing in the 2017 Invictus Games
What are the requirements for competing in the Invictus Games?
To be eligible to compete in the Invictus Games, you must be an active service member or veteran from one of the participating nations, who has been wounded, ill or injured during or as a direct result of your service.
How can I join the 2017 Invictus Games Team Canada?
After successful Games in London, UK (2014) and Orlando, USA (2016), we’re recruiting the largest Team Canada yet for when the Games land on home soil in September 2017. The application process to be considered for the 2017 Team Canada closed on July 31, 2016. Selected competitors will be announced in Fall 2016. For more information, please visit the Soldier On website.