(St. John’s, NL - August 27, 2024) — The 2025 Canada Games Host Society is excited to announce Hebron as the presenting partner of the Canada Games Catch the Spirit Program - a free teaching resource for educators and students in Grades K-9 across the country.

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The program was designed and launched in 2003 by educators, for educators. It was created to inspire youth to embrace the Canada Games movement and the many benefits of physical activity and sport. The newly revamped program is designed to assist the curriculum in a fun, inclusive and engaging way, and can be integrated into classrooms through five overarching themes: Arts and Culture, Goal Setting & Leadership, Healthy Living & Sport, Official Languages of Canada, and Unifying Canada.

“We’re excited to welcome Hebron as the presenting partner of the 2025 Canada Games Catch the Spirit program. Their support will help us encourage youth to connect with the Canada Games both in the classroom and online,” said Kim Keating and Karl Smith, 2025 Canada Games Board Co-Chairs. “Hebron’s sponsorship reflects our shared commitment to encourage youth to get active, learn about the power of sport, and develop skills that will benefit them both on and off the field of play.” 

“Canada Games Catch the Spirit Program will teach simple yet meaningful curriculum-based lessons to Canadian youth.” said Kerry Moreland, President of ExxonMobil Canada. “At Hebron, we see this as an investment in the future of our youth, our communities and our province.”

The program launches in schools across the province in September. To learn more about the Catch the Spirit visit 2025canadagames.ca/catchthespirit. 

About the St. John’s 2025 Canada Games 

From August 8 – 25, 2025, the 2025 Canada Games will bring together over 4,800 athletes, managers, and coaches, across 19 different sports for the largest multi-sport event in the country. The Canada Games showcase the best of the best in sport and highlight the immense talents of our youth. The Games create a spirit of unity that spans each province and territory. People connect in ways that go beyond the field of play, forming bonds that are deeply rooted in friendship and a collective passion for amateur sport in Canada. The 2025 Canada Games invites Canadians to come and connect through friendship, sport, adventure and the experience that is St. John’s, Newfoundland and Labrador. In a place like no other, you can expect to find a Games like no other. For further information visit 2025canadagames.ca or follow us on X, Facebook, and Instagram (@2025canadagames).

ABOUT HEBRON
Hebron is an offshore oil field estimated to contain more than 700 million barrels of recoverable resources. The field was first discovered in 1980 and is located offshore Newfoundland and Labrador in the Jeanne d’Arc Basin.

The Hebron Project co-venturers are ExxonMobil Canada Properties, Chevron Canada Limited, Suncor Energy Inc., Equinor Canada Ltd. and Oil and Gas Corporation of Newfoundland and Labrador.

Media Contacts:

2025 Canada Games
Elizabeth Priest
Manager, Marketing & Communications
communications@2025canadagames.ca
587-723-6398

Hebron

Shelley Sullivan

Public and Government Affairs Manager

shelley.sullivan@exxonmobil.com

709-728-3345

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