The Vancouver 2010 Olympics are rapidly approaching and iCoke.ca is having a contest to determine who will participate in the Torch Relay.  People from all walks of life can nominate themselves for a position bearing the Olympic torch – you don’t need to be a world class athlete!  After nominating yourself, you can enter each day to increase your chances of selection as one of the 6,760 finalists who will be randomly selected in May.  These finalists will then be asked to write a brief story (200 – 220 words) detailing how they live actively, or care for the environment. 

If this is something you or your children are interested in, there are some minimal requirements – you need to be physically able to bear the torch, and must be 13 years of age or older.  The complete rules and regulations can be found through the above link.  676 torchbearers will be chosen from the 6,760 finalists based upon the merit of their written entries.  Each torchbearer will even receive an official uniform – very snazzy.

No doubt those chosen to participate in the bearing of this iconic symbol will be blessed with memories of the Vancouver 2010 Olympic games that will last a lifetime.  For those who aren’t this is still an opportunity to focus upon the benefits of an active lifestyle.