Since 1967, Islanders have represented Team PEI at the Canada Games — a national, multi-sport event alternating between summer and winter competitions every two years.
The Games have been hosted in every province and territory across the country, and over 6,000 Islanders have taken part. For many, it’s a milestone in their athletic journey. For others — like Alysha Corrigan, Hannah Taylor, Heather Moyse, Dave “Eli” MacEachern, and Kara Grant — it was a stepping stone to Olympic and world-stage success.
Team PEI is governed by the Provincial Canada Games Committee Inc., a not-for-profit organization that sets policies and procedures for PEI’s participation in the Games.
Provincial Canada Games Committee:
- Chair: John Morrison
- Chef de Mission: Nicolle Derry
- Past Chef de Mission: Joanne Wallace
- Member at Large: Janet Cameron
- Former Team Official: John Diamond
- Sport PEI Representative: Lacey MacLauchlan
- Provincial Sport Organization Rep: Marion Dowling
- Former Canada Games Athlete: Jared Murphy
- Amateur Sport Coordinator: Craig Watson
The Provincial Canada Games Committee is an incorporated not for profit organization that has the responsibility for setting the policy for Team PEI’s participation in the Canada Games. The organization oversees PEI’s participation in the game, approves the annual budget for Team PEI and supports the teams in their preparations to compete in the games. Visit the policies and procedures page for more information.
PEI MISSION STAFF
The mission staff is a dedicated team of volunteers who support all aspects of the Games experience. From accommodations and transportation to meals and competition logistics, they ensure everything runs smoothly for Team PEI.
Each set of Games, the Chef de Mission and mission staff work closely with dozens of provincial sport organizations to coordinate coach and athlete selection, training programs, and Games preparation. From try-outs to travel, and accommodations to competition day, the mission staff handles the logistics that allow Island athletes to perform at their best.
Mission Staff Members:
- Nicolle Derry, Chef de Mission
- Francois Caron
- Lexi Drummond
- Connor Cameron
- Nelly Leslie
- Genna Phelan
- Kristin Noonan
- Mike Connolly
- Rob Newson
- Craig Watson
- John MacIntosh
- Breanne Lewis
- Cali Pineau
- Cassidy Morrison
- Charla Currie
- Tim Murphy
- Mitch Sanderson