The CANUSA Games began in 1958 between the sister-cities of Flint, Michigan, USA, and Hamilton, Ontario, Canada. As a result of the Flint Olympian Games held in Flint, Michigan in July of 1957, the Flint officials of the Games wanted a city, of similar size and population, to compete with on a yearly basis. Hamilton was selected, which birthed the "CANUSA" games, whose name was derived from combining the names Canada and USA - CAN/USA. The games are held in alternative locations, with Hamilton, Ontario hosting in odd-numbered years.
History
The Games began in August of 1958, and consisted of 200 athletes (from each city) competing in seven different sports. The Games have grown considerably, which is supported by the more than 1,600 athletes from each city competing in 17 different competitive sports, including basketball, baseball, softball, volleyball, track and field, and swimming.
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