Do you have what it takes to be a baton-bearer?
Wyndham residents have less than a month to nominate a local legend to carry the Queen’s Baton when it passes through the city on February 13 next year.
Integral to the build-up for each Commonwealth Games, the Queen’s Baton Relay started its global journey at Buckingham Palace last month and will travel through every Commonwealth nation and territory before landing in Australia on Christmas Day.
From there, the relay will spend 100 days traversing the nation as it heads to its final destination, the Gold Coast Commonwealth Games opening ceremony.
The Games are declared officially open when a message inside the baton from the Queen of England is read aloud at its final destination.
Mayor Henry Barlow said only a handful of Wyndham locals would have the honour of carrying the baton through their home town.
“Whether it’s a local athlete, a volunteer, your family doctor, or just someone whom you think deserves to be recognised for their contributions to Wyndham, nominating them to carry the Queen’s Baton is the perfect way to honour them,” Cr Barlow said.
Baton bearers must be at least 10 years old as of December 25 this year, be an Australian citizen or resident and have made a significant contribution to their community. Nominations close on May 15.
Details: gc2018.com/qbr
