Media Advisory/Photo Opportunity - Canadian Paralympic Committee to Announce Flag Bearer for the London 2012 Paralympic Games Opening Ceremony

OTTAWA, Aug. 25, 2012 /CNW/ - With the majority of Team Canada now in London, anticipation is building for the opening ceremony flag bearer announcement set to take place on Sunday August 26 at 6 p.m. London time at a Canadian Paralympic Team pep rally in the Paralympic Village.

After the pep rally, the flag bearer and team will proceed to the Paralympic Village Plaza (the area known as the International Zone in previous Games) where accredited media are invited to join the team for its 7:00 p.m. official Team Welcome Ceremony.

The ceremony will be followed by media interview opportunities with the flag bearer, athletes, Chef de Mission Gaetan Tardif and Assistant Chef de Mission Elisabeth Walker-Young.

Canada has a total of 145 athletes competing in 15 sports at the London 2012 Paralympic Games, from Aug. 29 to Sept. 9. The full team list and media guide are available at www.paralympic.ca/london2012.

WHO:	Gaétan Tardif		Chef de Mission, Canadian Paralympic Team
	Elisabeth Walker-Young		Assistant Chef de Mission, Canadian Paralympic Team
	Team Canada Flag Bearer		To be announced 6 p.m. London time
			(in person in London and via media release)

WHAT:	Canadian Paralympic Opening Ceremony Flag Bearer announcement
	Interview and photo opportunities

WHEN & WHERE:
				Sunday, August 26, 2012 - 6:00 p.m. Announcement (Village Accreditation only) and simultaneous media release Paralympic Village Plaza - Interview opportunities following Team Welcome Ceremony which starts at 7:00 p.m.

ONSITE MEDIA CONTACT - Alison Korn: London cell: 07510 875 867

Phone interviews may be arranged by contacting Alison Korn: [e-mail].

Note to Editors: Broadcast-standard video and mp3 files are available for media download via SendtoNews: www.sendtonews.com. Still images are available via www.paralympic.ca/imagebank.

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.

Follow Your Team:

www.paralympic.ca/london2012
www.facebook.com/CDNParalympics
www.twitter.com/CDNParalympics #London2012 #GoCanadaGo
www.youtube.com/CDNParalympics

TEAM CANADA MEDIA CONTACTS - LONDON

Martin Richard |CPC Executive Director, Communications and Marketing
Phone: Arriving Sept. 1. Email: [e-mail] | Skype ID: martrichard

Out-Of-Village Communications Lead: CPC President, CEO interviews
Mark Dottori |CPC Director, Communications and Marketing
Phone: [phone] Email: [e-mail] | Skype ID: mobile.mark.dottori

Press Chief: Chef de Mission, Assistant Chef de Mission interviews
Alison Korn | Manager, Media Relations
Phone: [phone] Email: [e-mail] | Skype ID: alisonkorncdnparalympic

Rowing, Sailing, Archery, Shooting
Judy Joseph-Black | Assistant Press Chief
Phone: [phone] Email: [e-mail] | Skype ID: soccernut2010

Swimming, Wheelchair Fencing
Louis Daignault | Press Attaché
Phone: [phone] Email: [e-mail] | Skype ID: louis.daignault

Cycling, Wheelchair Tennis
Brigitte Légaré | Press Attaché
Phone: [phone] Email: [e-mail] | Skype ID: Brigitte.legare

Athletics, Boccia, Judo
Marie-Hélène Cayer | Press Attaché
Phone: [phone] Email: [e-mail] | Skype ID: marie-en-chine

Wheelchair Rugby, Goalball (Men & Women)
Carrie Croft | Press Attaché
Phone: [phone] Email: [e-mail] | Skype ID: Croftca

Wheelchair Basketball (Men & Women)
Jody Kingsbury | Press Attaché
Arriving Aug. 29 Email: [e-mail] | Skype ID: wheelchairbballcanada

Equestrian
Julie Cull | Press Attaché
Arriving Aug. 27 Email:[e-mail] | Skype ID:

Website, Social Media, Photos, Videos
Julia Frappier | CPC Communications Staff
Phone: [phone] Email: [e-mail] | Skype ID: julia_frappier

TEAM CANADA MEDIA CONTACTS - OTTAWA

Media Relations
Kim McLachlan | CPC Communications Staff
Tel.: [phone] x225 | Email: [e-mail] | Skype ID: Kimberley.mclachlan

Website, Social Media, Photos, Videos
Kalie Sinclair | CPC Communications Staff Tel.: [phone] x245 | Email: [e-mail] | Skype ID: kaliesinc 

 

SOURCE: CANADIAN PARALYMPIC COMMITTEE (CPC)

For further information:

For more information, please contact:

Alison Korn
Press Chief / Chef de Presse
Canadian Paralympic Team / Equipe paralympique canadien
London : 07510 875 867
[e-mail]

Judy Joseph-Black
Assistant Press Chief / Chef de Presse adjointe
Canadian Paralympic Team / Equipe paralympique canadien
London : 07510 875 869
[e-mail]