The team of about 20 volunteers, all from the CF, will be the only people allowed to see the final 2010 clothing package before it is revealed to the athletes and the world during the 2010 Paralympic Winter Games. The 55 Paralympic athletes who will represent Canada will receive their clothes when they arrive in Vancouver and Whistler for the start of competition on March 12th, 2010. This is the first Paralympic Winter Games to be hosted in Canada and will run until March 21st, 2010.
Who: Canadian Paralympic Committee President, Carla Qualtrough and 20 volunteers from the Department of National Defense
What: Between 10:00 and 11:00 members of the media will be allowed access to the armory to interview CPC staff and volunteers.
When: 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
Saturday, January 23, 2010
Where: Bessborough Armoury
2025 West 11th Avenue
Vancouver, BC
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More Information:
Interested media should contact Lieutenant (Navy) Tony Wright to arrange access as
Bessborough Armoury is a secure CF facility. Please note media will not have
the opportunity to view the clothing.
Lt(N) Tony Wright
National Defence Public Affairs Pacific
Tel: (778) 237-6501
Email: Anthony.Wright@forces.gc.ca
Marie-Hélène Cayer
Canadian Paralympic Committee
Tel: (604) 328 9250
Email: mcayer@paralympic.ca
