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TO2015 to host community event to celebrate official Pan Am Handover Ceremony and Pan/Parapan Am sports, Ready . . . Set . . . Host!

25 October 2011

WHAT: The Handover Ceremony marks an important day for the Toronto 2015 Pan/Parapan American Games Organizing Committee and the Greater Golden Horseshoe area as they get set to host the next Pan/Parapan American Games.

The community celebration event will feature activities for all ages including mask-making, salsa lessons, Pan/Parapan Am sport demos and an opportunity to meet elite-level Canadian athletes and try their sports.

All participants will be available to media.

WHO:

  • Sandra Levy—TO2015 Board of Directors
  • Chelsey Gotell—Three-time Paralympian, TO2015
  • Brock Richardson—Boccia athlete
  • Alexandra Martincek — Rhythmic gymnast

WHEN: Sunday, October 30, 2011—11:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m.

Pan/Parapan Am sport demos are scheduled throughout the event.

WHERE: YMCA, GTA central location 20 Grosvenor Street (Yonge and College) Toronto, ON

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For further information:

Lia Mckay, Stellick Marketing Communications, 416-738-4322, lmckay@gotoguys.net