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Canadian Paralympic Committee celebrates 100 days to London 2012 Launches "Super Fan" contest - enter to win a trip to the Games!

Ottawa, May 22, 2012 - Hey Canada, share your pride and show your passion! With just 100 days until the start of competition at the London 2012 Paralympic Games, the Canadian Paralympic Committee is attending special events and launching a Facebook contest today looking for the ultimate Super Fan to win a trip for two to the Games. Inspired by the CPC's recently launched Super Athletes marketing campaign, the Super Fan contest asks users to come up with a creative nickname, photo, and brief description on what makes them a Canadian Paralympic Super Fan. Entries receive votes through LIKES on…

22 May 2012

Media Advisory: Chair of LOCOG visits local school during “100 days to go” London 2012 Paralympic Games celebration

Canadian Paralympic Committee counts down the days to London with special school presentation by Lord Sebastian Coe Québec, QC (May 21, 2012) – The Chair of the London Organizing Committee of the Olympic and Paralympic Games (LOCOG), Lord Sebastian Coe, will be visiting St. Vincent School on Wed. May 23 to talk with local children about the upcoming Paralympic Games being held in London in less than 100 days, from August 29 to September 9, 2012. Lord Coe, a four-time Olympic medalist who won gold medals in the 1,500 metres at the 1980 and 1984 Olympics, is in Québec City…

21 May 2012

Ticketing Update for Canadians – London 2012 Paralympic Games

Canadians seeking tickets for the London 2012 Paralympic Games may have seen the LOCOG announcement on Sunday May 20 advising the public that remaining tickets will go on sale at www.tickets.london2012.com starting 11 a.m. British Time, Monday May 21, on a first come, first served basis. Please note that it is NOT possible for people outside Europe to buy Paralympic Games tickets from this website. Canadians wanting to buy tickets for the London 2012 Paralympic Games must submit a ticket purchase request to Canada's authorized ticketing agent, Flight Centre, by phoning: 1-855-450-9499. In addition, all Canadian athletes will receive two…

21 May 2012

Canadian Paralympic Committee and Suncor Energy Announce Free London 2012 Tickets for Family and Friends of Team Canada Athletes

Petro-Canada Athlete Family Program to cover cost of tickets reserved for athletes OTTAWA, May 14, 2012 – Family and friends of Canadian athletes competing at the London 2012 Paralympic Games this summer will have the chance to cheer on their loved ones in person – in every event in which they compete – thanks to free tickets courtesy of Petro-Canada, a Suncor Energy business. Petro Canada will cover the cost of tickets reserved for Canadian athletes under a program developed by the London Games Organizing Committee (LOCOG). The LOCOG program will reserve two tickets per athlete to events in which…

14 May 2012

Discover Canada’s Paralympic Summer “Super Athletes”

In the lead up to London 2012, the Canadian Paralympic Committee adds 18 summer athletes to its bold marketing campaign OTTAWA, April 27, 2012 – They represent you and your country, but have you been introduced? It's time. Through determination, perseverance and undeniable dedication to sport, they are some of the best athletes in the world. We would like you to meet: Wheelchair racer Diane Roy, a force to be reckoned with who has been dubbed "The War Horse." Wheelchair basketball player Cindy Ouellet, "The Hornet," who plays with a sting. Boccia player Adam Dukovich, whose patience and accuracy earn…

26 April 2012

Canadian Paralympic Committee invites Media to meet 12 of Canada's top summer

Be the first to view new vignettes and meet featured world-class athletes in advance of the London 2012 Paralympic Games! Montreal, April 23, 2012 - The Canadian Paralympic Committee, as part of the Défi sportif celebration of sport, invites media to meet 12 of Canada's top summer athletes featured in its innovative "Super Athletes" marketing campaign. Come view the anticipated unveiling of the edgy, new vignettes and speak to the world-class athletes featured in them! "This event is a great opportunity to introduce Canada to athletes on the road the 2012 London Paralympic Games this summer," says Henry Storgaard, CEO…

23 April 2012

Joint statement from the Canadian Olympic and Paralympic Committees regarding the passing of Randy Starkman

TORONTO – April 16 2012 - Today, the Canadian Olympic and Paralympic Committees issued the following statement: "On behalf of the Canadian Olympic Committee, we are deeply saddened by the news of Randy Starkman's death. He was a tireless advocate for Canadian athletes. Randy made our athletes better through his passionate storytelling and his personal relationships with the athletes, coaches and everyone associated with the Canadian sport community. Our deepest condolences go out to Randy's family, friends and colleagues." -Marcel Aubut, President, Canadian Olympic Committee "Randy Starkman was a trusted voice among the athletes. He was a respected authority on…

17 April 2012

Canadian Paralympic Committee announces Jeff Dunbrack as new Program Manager of High Performance

OTTAWA, April 12, 2012 - The Canadian Paralympic Committee (CPC) is pleased to announce that Jeff Dunbrack will be joining the CPC team as the Program Manager, High Performance. Jeff has extensive experience as an elite-level coach and sport program manager in Paralympic sport. Since 2010, he has been the Lead Adaptive Coach of Rowing Canada Aviron, leading the adaptive rowing team to gold and silver medal finishes at the World Championships. "The Canadian Paralympic Committee is thrilled that Jeff has accepted this important role," states Henry Storgaard, Chief Executive Officer of CPC. "Jeff's experience and commitment to Paralympic sport…

12 April 2012

Canadian Paralympic Committee Mourns the Passing of Dr. Gord Sleivert

[French to follow] OTTAWA, March 3, 2012 - The Canadian Paralympic Committee extends its deepest condolences to the family, friends and colleagues of Dr. Gord Sleivert, Vice President of Canadian Sport Centre Pacific, who passed away suddenly on the evening of April 2. Gord was in Montreal attending meetings with Swimming Natation Canada and working with CSC Pacific staff at the 2012 Canadian Olympic and Paralympic Swimming Trials. "The Canadian Paralympic Committee is shocked and saddened by the sudden passing of Gord Sleivert," said Henry Storgaard, CEO of the Canadian Paralympic Committee. "Gord's passion and dedication to supporting Canadian athletes…

03 April 2012

The Canadian Paralympic Committee congratulates Federal Government for its continued commitment to sport for people with a disability

Ottawa, ON (March 30, 2012) – The Canadian Paralympic Committee (CPC) applauds the recent 2012 Federal Budget for its continued commitment to helping people with a disability become physically active. From playground to podium, federal government funding supports the Canadian Paralympic Committee’s mandate to develop a stronger parasport system in communities across Canada, as well as ensuring our elite athletes receive the support they need to win medals at Paralympic Games. “The Canadian Paralympic Committee wants to recognize the commitment by the Harper Government in yesterday’s federal budget for Paralympic sport in Canada,” states Henry Storgaard, CEO of the Canadian…

30 March 2012