On your marks, get set, go nominate a Local Legend to carry the Queen’s Baton as it passes through Frankston on its way to the 2018 Gold Coast Commonwealth Games.

Frankston Council has launched a community nomination program to give residents of the city and the surrounding area the opportunity to carry the baton on the Frankston leg of its journey on Sunday, February 11.

Baton-bearers are people of all abilities who inspire others to be great, showcasing their sporting achievements and community contribution to the world, and Mayor Brian Cunial said the Queen’s Baton Relay was “a rare opportunity to shine a light on the people and places that help make our community truly great”.

“We’re delighted for Frankston City to take part in this iconic sporting tradition and I encourage you to nominate a Local Legend you think deserves to be a baton-bearer, whether they’re an aspiring young person or someone who is already accomplished,” Cr Cunial said.
The baton, which contains a message from The Queen, was scheduled to leave Buckingham Palace on March 13 on its 388-day, 230,000km journey through all 70 nations and territories of the Commonwealth.  After it arrives in Australia some 3800 people will carry the baton as it makes its way around the country, arriving in the Gold Coast on April 4 for the opening ceremony.  The Games will be declared officially open when The Queen’s message is read aloud.

For more information and to nominate a Local Legend, visit www.gc2018.com/qbr