Media Advisory – Photo Opportunity
For Immediate Release
Your chance to play sledge hockey with some of Canada’s best on the Rideau Canal Skateway
Ottawa, ON, (February 16, 2010) – This Sunday, February 20th, the Canadian Paralympic Committee (CPC), the National Capital Commission (NCC), Hockey Canada, and Sledge Hockey of Eastern Ontario (SHEO), invite journalists to play sledge hockey with national team members on the Rideau Canal Skateway. As Canada celebrates the one year anniversary of Vancouver 2010, Winterlude will host some of Canada’s retired and current national team members, as well as local sledge hockey players for a shiny game at Pig Island, near 5th avenue. There will also be an opportunity for the general public to get in a sled and try sledge hockey skills with the help of Canada’s best.
When: Sunday, February 20, 2011
2:00 pm to 4:00 pm
What: Current and former members of Canada’s National Sledge Hockey team will demonstrate sledge hockey with local players and journalists. Afterwards, there will be a chance for the general public to get into sleds and try out some sledge hockey skills.
Where: Pig Island, Lake during Winterlude
Who:
- Retired Paralympic sledge hockey players Jean Labonté, Hervé Lord
- Current national sledge hockey Assistant Captain Marc Dorion
- Sledge Hockey of Eastern Ontario players
Don’t miss this chance to meet some of Canada’s heroes of the Vancouver 2010 Paralympic Winter Games, try the fast growing sport of sledge hockey, and get out to celebrate Winterlude in the nation’s capital.
About the Canadian Paralympic Committee
The Canadian Paralympic Committee is a non-profit, private organization with 46 member sports organizations dedicated to strengthening the Paralympic Movement. The Canadian Paralympic Committee’s vision is to be the world’s leading Paralympic nation. Its mission is to lead the development of a sustainable Paralympic sport system in Canada to enable athletes to reach the podium at the Paralympic Games. By supporting Canadian Paralympic athletes and promoting their success, the Canadian Paralympic Committee inspires all Canadians with a disability to get involved in sport through programs delivered by its member organizations. For more information, visit www.paralympic.ca.
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information please contact:
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Marie-Hélène Cayer |
Mark Dottori |
Denise LeBlanc |
