Local legends are being called on to carry the Queen’s Baton in Warwick as it prepares to host the Queen’s Baton Relay (QBR).
The eyes of the Commonwealth will be on Warwick on Thursday 29 March next year as the Baton journeys towards its final destination, the Gold Coast 2018 Commonwealth Games (GC2018) Opening Ceremony on 4 April.
Across Australia about 3800 baton-bearers are needed to share the dream of the ‘friendly Games’ as part of the baton relay.
A community nomination program, which opened on Friday, will offer the people of Warwick and the surrounding Southern Downs region with an opportunity to carry the baton.
Baton-bearers are people of all abilities who inspire others to be great.
Baton-bearers will represent a community with pride and showcase to the world the region’s great people, sporting achievements, cultural activities, and landscapes.
Setting off in Australia on 25 December this year, the baton will travel for 100 days to connect with as many people as possible in every state and territory. The Queen’s baton carries a message from Queen Elizabeth through the entire Commonwealth.
The Games are declared officially open when the message is read aloud. The baton will start its global journey at Buckingham Palace on Commonwealth Day, next Monday 13 March.
It will travel through every Commonwealth nation and territory on its way to Australia.
From today until 15 May next year, anyone can nominate a person who inspires them to be great. Nominations can be made at gc2018.com/qbr.
GC2018 are looking for people who:
* Have achieved something extraordinary or inspired others to achieve something extraordinary; or have made a significant contribution to either sport, education, the arts, culture, charity or within their community; or have excelled, or aspire to excel athletically or personally.
* Contribute to a fun, friendly, vibrant and inclusive community.
* Are at least 10 years old as at 25 December this year.
* Are an Australian citizen or lawfully entitled to reside in Australia during the relay period (25 December 2017 – 4 April 2018).
