GUELPH, ONT. (Nov. ­14, 2024) – On Saturday, Nov. 2, the Huron 4-H Association celebrated their win of Provincial 4-H Go For The Gold at the Royal Agricultural Winter Fair in Toronto. The Huron team included Molly Bolinger, Avery Bruinsma, Paige Bruinsma, Mackenzie Terpstra and Evy Verschaeve, as well as coaches Carol Bruinsma and Lauren Shiell.

“Congratulations to the Huron 4-H Association and all the Go For The Gold competitors. Your hard work is evident, knowledge is admirable, and teamwork is second to none,” says Executive Director of 4-H Ontario, Christine Oldfield.

Go For The Gold is 4-H Ontario’s trivia style competition where youth ages 9 to 21 compete locally, regionally and provincially for the title of Go For The Gold champion. One team from each of the six regions across Ontario came together at the Royal Agricultural Winter Fair this past Saturday to compete for the championship title. The Go For The Gold competition is proudly sponsored by Ontario Mutuals.

“4-H Ontario is a special organization for our Ontario Mutuals, many of whom are alumni themselves,” says John Taylor, President, Ontario Mutual Insurance Association. “The provincial finals for Go For The Gold are always a highlight for us as Go For The Gold sponsor. Congratulations to all the finalists and all the regional play down competitors!”

The 4-H Ontario Go For The Gold competition also celebrated its 42nd anniversary in 2024. The first game of Go For The Gold was played in 1982 when the competition was known as Reach For The Top, modelled after the popular high school quiz competition.

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About 4-H Ontario

4-H Ontario is a non-profit positive youth development organization that builds youth as leaders within their communities and assets to the world. With roots in rural Ontario, today it is open to youth of all backgrounds across the province. 4-H youth ages 6–21 and screened, engaged volunteer leaders come together to learn about selected topics through fun hands-on activities and mentorship. There are also provincial camps, conferences, competitions and national and international travel opportunities available to further develop skills in leadership, business, self-confidence and more. 4-H provides youth with a place they can be involved, accepted, valued and heard while developing valuable skills for leadership and life.

For more information please contact:

Laura Goulding, Manager, Communications, 4-H Ontario

519.803.5026, communications@4-hontario.ca