MAINE GAMES OPENING CEREMONIES presented by Are You Ready to Party??
FRIDAY, JUNE 22
SEAVERN FIELD
COLBY COLLEGE, WATERVILLE

Athlete's party 5:00 p.m
VIP reception 5:30 p.m.
Parade of Athletes
Music
Entertainment
Guest speakers
Awards
National Anthem Audition winner
Cauldron lighting
Special guests
Surprises!

ALL ATHLETES REGISTERED FOR ANY MAINE GAMES EVENTS ARE ENCOURAGED TO TAKE PART IN OUR STIRRING AND EMOTIONAL OPENING CEREMONIES.

This event is open to the public, and all spectators, officials, volunteers, VIPs, sponsors, and others are invited to attend.
Keynote speaker; Mr. John Register ~ US Paralympian 1996-2000
presented by Golden Pond Wealth Management
John Register is a dynamic speaker who commands his listeners' attention with a mix of humor, emotion and enthusiasm. His anecdotes about growing up are applicable to any audience. And, while his stories are presented in an amusing fashion, the lessons to be learned are easily recognized and powerful.

Come on an inspirational journey with John and ride along as he also shares stories of being an elite athlete prior to and following his life-changing injury.



For the first time, the Maine Games is presenting an award to the Maine Games athlete who has demonstrated uncommon courage and determination in their pursuit of athletic participant and accomplishment.
   Travis Roy, a former Boston University hockey player, crashed into the boards just 11 seconds into his first college hockey game and was left a quadaplegic. In time, through grit and determination, Travis has dealt with his tragic injury to become a fearless advocate, a dynamic and inspirational speaker, and a role model for anyone who has to overcome adversity.
   The Maine Games is honored to award the first Travis Roy Courage Award to a young athlete with a lifetime of participation ahead, who embraces the challenges of everyday life through athletics.
Lighten ME! is Maine's statewide team weight loss and get fit competition. This year's teams have worked extremely hard to lose weight, get more active, and become healthier, and more productive at work and at home.
   This year's top teams have been invited to recevie their awards at the Maine Games Opening Ceremonies.
   While many Lighten ME! participants have lost considerable amounts of weight, and have logged hundreds of miles of exercise between January 22 and May 2, the reward of Maine Games gold, silver, or bronze medals pales by comparison with the better health the have achieved with their teammates.

 DO YOU NEED A PLACE TO STAY WHILE COMPETING IN THE MAINE GAMES? Please select from one of these fine Maine Games partners. Be sure to mention your involvement with the Maine Games to take advantage of any discounts offered our atheltes and their families.
"Waterville's Finest Full Service Hotel"

Official Host Hotel for the
2007 Maine Games
Waterville Holiday Inn
Exit 130
375 Main Street
Waterville, ME 04901
1-800-785-0111
Newly renovated, full service, award winning hotel. Exit 130 off I-95. Features 138 clean & comfortable rooms. Located in central Maine, close to Colby & Thomas Colleges, Freeport, Sugarloaf, Boothbay, and Bar Harbor. Restaurant and meetings — Banquets rooms accommodating up to 150 — In-room movies, cable, nintendo — Indoor pool — Fitness center — Two cockail lounges – Handicap-accessible rooms – Pets allowed – Guest Laundry – FREE Wireless Internet


Exit 130
356 Main Street
Waterville, ME 04901
(207) 873-3335
The Waterville Best Western offers warm Maine hospitality and spotlessly clean rooms. Conveniently located at exit 130 off Interstate 95, the hotel features 86 guest rooms with a number of amenities. Pool, hot tub, cable TV, HBO, irons, coffee maker in each room, hair dryers, fireplace suites, deluxe complimentary continental breakfast, banquet and meeting space, and an on-site restaurant.

Exit 130
332 Main Street
Waterville, ME 04901-
(207) 873-2777
Exit 127
425 Kennedy Memorial Drive
Waterville, ME 04901-

(207) 873-0400