Team PEI athletes, artists and mission staff are donning new clothing and gear that proudly display the new Team PEI logo, says Health and Wellness Minister Carolyn Bertram.
“We were proud to show Islanders the newly redesigned Team PEI logo earlier this week at the Team PEI Rally,” said Minister Bertram. “Team PEI representatives were involved from the beginning stages of designing the new logo. We wanted a modern image that our athletes and artists would be proud to wear, and something that represents this province.”
Lucas Olscamp of Warren Grove, one of Team PEI’s National Artist Program participants, wrote his interpretation of the new logo:
“The logo for Team PEI represents the whole of our community on Prince Edward Island. The bountiful sanctuary that our island is contains not just a large quantity of talent and determination but also the highest of quality. The words are clean and crisp in vibrant green, like our prosperity in our beautiful land flowing into the vibrancy of our character. The green floats atop a small ocean of blue just as our land meets the water. An entwined orb sits against the name of our province and the curved lines appear as crashing waves against the border. Waves of a movement of dedication to sport which have been rooted in the traditions of our province for decades. Slicing through the words is a road from our history to our bright and brilliant future. The space separates the green of the land and the blue waters like the pillars of wind that strike our shore. The wind that makes our beautiful flag dance is the same wind that runs across our land, through our towns, and into the deep waves. The curved slice supports the weight of the word ‘Team,’ as does the many coaches, managers, and volunteers that support the strength of our team. The light blue waves pull into themselves and the wind sews the conditions together signifying our people uniting as one. Our team uniting as one. A team of individuals that strive not just for personal accomplishment but also support the diverse selection of athletes and artists from our province and from all across Canada.”
Lucas attends Bluefield High School where he has been involved with the school’s drama club. Lucas has taken on the role of director, stage manager and script writer for his school’s drama productions. Lucas is also an active member of various clubs including art club and creative writing and is the executive editor for Bluefield’s newspaper. Lucas has received numerous accolades for his writing abilities including first place in the poetry section of the Dandelion Festival and an Award of Excellence in Writing, Art and Drama in Bluefield’s Arts Coffee House.
For more information on Team PEI and their upcoming Canada Games participation, visit www.teampei.ca