Media Advisory - 2014 Celebration of Excellence events announced Français
Jun 03, 2014, 10:36 ET
CALGARY, June 3, 2014 /CNW/ - Today, the Canadian Paralympic Committee announced the events that Canadian Paralympic Team members will take part in during the three-day 2014 Celebration of Excellence, honouring Sochi 2014 Olympians, Paralympians and coaches. The festivities will take place in Ottawa, Edmonton, Banff, Red Deer and Calgary June 4 to 6. Media are invited for photos and interview opportunities.
HEROES TOUR
The Sochi 2014 Canadian Olympic and Paralympic Teams will be participating in a Heroes Tour consisting of school, Ronald McDonald House and hospital visits in Ottawa, Edmonton, Banff, Red Deer and Calgary from June 4 to 6.
Please click on the following link for a full list of athletes and visits: http://ow.ly/xxpnc
For a map of school locations, please visit: http://bit.ly/RXi91c
JUNE 3 - OTTAWA
Photo opportunity with Sochi 2014 Olympians and Paralympians arriving at the Ottawa airport
| When: | 4:15 p.m. EST |
| Where: | Ottawa Airport |
| 1000 Airport Parkway | |
| Ottawa, ON |
JUNE 4 - OTTAWA
Sochi 2014 Olympians and Paralympians to be welcomed and honoured in House of Commons by all Members of Parliament
| When: | 2:00 p.m. EST |
| Where: | House of Commons |
| Parliament Hill | |
| Ottawa, ON |
NOTE: Entry is restricted to journalists accredited through the Canadian Parliamentary Press Gallery. For more information on accreditation, contact Terry Guillon, Chief of the Press Gallery, at 613-992-4511 or [email protected]
JUNE 6 - CALGARY
Athletes to help serve pancakes at the Calgary Stampede Community Pancake Breakfast
| When: | 10:00 a.m. MDT |
| Where: | Olympic Plaza |
| 228 8 Ave SE | |
| Calgary, AB |
Parade of Champions honoring Sochi 2014 Olympians, Paralympians, Coaches and 2014 Olympic Hall of Fame Inductees
When: 11:30 a.m. MDT
Where: Parade of Champions will start on 8th Avenue at 10th Street and finish at Olympic Plaza on Macleod Trail. Parade route: http://ow.ly/xxrun
Parade Red Carpet Arrivals
As the parade floats arrive in Olympic Plaza, athletes will be available for photos and interview opportunities on the red carpet starting at approx. 12:05 p.m. Media are asked to arrive earlier as space is limited. For media who have not registered, please contact Cherry Ye, [email protected]
| Where: | Olympic Plaza, by main stage |
| 228 8 Ave SE | |
| Calgary, AB |
SOURCE: Canadian Paralympic Committee (CPC)
For further information:
Canadian Paralympic Committee Media Office:
Martin Richard, Executive Director, Communications & Marketing
Phone: 613-569-4333, ext # 2224 / Cell: 613-725-4339
Email: [email protected]
Alison Korn, Senior Manager, Media Relations
Phone: 613-569-4333, ext # 243 / Cell: 613-298-4927
Email: [email protected]
Canadian Olympic Committee Media Office:
Jane Almeida, Senior Manager, Media Relations
Tel: 416-324-4120 / Cell: 416-540-1788
Email: [email protected]
Luc Beaudin, Coordinator, Communications and Media Relations
Cell: 514-206-6720
Email: [email protected]