Event Calendar

Countdown to Invictus: A Shared Journey of Recovery through Sport

Date and Time

Thursday Jan 25, 2024
11:30 AM - 2:00 PM PST

Location

Nita Lake Lodge (View Map Here)
2131 Lake Placid Rd, Whistler, BC V8E 0B2, Canada

Fees/Admission

Registration is now SOLD OUT. If you missed out and would like to be added to the waitlist please contact Jacquie McLean, Marketing & Events Manager at: jacquie@whistlerchamber.com

Extended Registration Members: $95 / Future members $110
Regular Registration Members: $75 / Future members $95

Contact Information

Jacquie McLean, Marketing & Events Manager
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Description

In celebration of the one-year countdown, the Whistler Chamber in partnership with The Vancouver Whistler 2025 organizers will be hosting a Lunch and Learn on January 25, 2024: Countdown to Invictus: A Shared Journey of Recovery through Sport.

We are excited to bring some amazing speakers to help you learn all about the Invictus Games.

Professional contemporary Indigenous Artist Levi Nelson, will speak to the process of collaborating with artists from each of the Four Host First Nations to create the look and feel of the Invictus Games Vancouver Whistler 2025.
Hear from Corporal (Retired) Tracy Howlett-Cooney, a Whistler-based Veteran who was inspired and motivated through her participation in the Invictus Games Toronto 2017, and will speak to the unrivalled power of sport to aid recovery.
Georgia Cuthbertson, Head of Revenue for the Invictus Games Vancouver Whistler 2025, who will speak to opportunities to get involved with the first ever Winter Invictus Games.

Join us as we network over lunch and learn about the Invictus Games, their goals, collaboration and ways for businesses to support athletes when the Invictus Games comes to Whistler in February 2025.

PLUS, we have some fantastic draw prizes on offer for attendees:

1 x Ticket to Metronomics Tip Top Business Growth Summit 2024 valued at $2,499
A Blackcomb Helicopters BC Experience Tour for 2 pax, valued at $650
A complimentary one-weekend parking at Advanced System’s premier parking Lot #9047 located right in Whistler Village

Menu

STARTER

Kale Salad | toasted muesli croutons, feta cheese, dried cranberries, honey mustard dressing (V, GF)

ENTRÉE
Choice of:

Crispy Rossdown chicken thigh | broccolini, confit fingerling potatoes, brown butter sauce (GF)
Roasted Spiced Cauliflower | crispy fried brussel sprouts, chilies, lemon, whipped yams, pumpkin seed pesto (VG, GF)

Agenda:

11.30: arrival and registration
12.00: welcome and lunch
12.45: speakers and panel discussion
13.30: Q&A
13:45: wrap up

About Invictus Games Foundation
The Invictus Games Foundation is the charity behind the Invictus Games and was established following the success of the Invictus Games London 2014. The inaugural Invictus Games created a blueprint for inspiring ‘wounded warriors’ on their journey of recovery.

The Invictus Games Vancouver Whistler 2025 will be held on the traditional territories of the Lil̓wat7úl (Líl̓wat), xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish) and səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh) Nations. The Vancouver Whistler 2025 organisers are committed to engaging with each Nation, addressing Canada’s Truth and Reconciliation Calls to Action, and respecting Indigenous protocols in all aspects of the Games.

The power of sport as a recovery tool is real. Through sport, we can change lives, and save lives.

The Invictus Games Foundation offers a recovery pathway for international wounded, injured and sick servicemen and women (WIS). From 8 to 16 February, 2025, The Invictus Games will take place in Vancouver & Whistler and will see up to 550 wounded, injured and sick service personnel and Veterans from up to 25 nations travel to British Columbia to compete in both winter and indoor adaptive sporting events.

Learn more about the artists behind the brand: piquenewsmagazine.com/local-arts/lilwat-nation-artist-levi-nelson-chosen-to-design-2025-invictus-games-brand-7328844

*Event details are subject to change

Event Partnership Opportunities
Thank you to Invictus Games, speakers and partners for helping to make this event possible. If you wish to get involved, there remains Community Partnership and Door Prize Giveaway opportunities.

If you are interested in partnering with us connect with Jacquie McLean, Marketing and Events Manager at chamber@whistlerchamber.com