Support for the 2017 Canada Summer Games in Winnipeg
A new training centre will benefit the next generation of high-performance athletes and the community
(firmenpresse) - WINNIPEG, MANITOBA -- (Marketwired) -- 06/19/15 -- Department of Canadian Heritage
The Government of Canada, through Sport Canada's , is providing up to $10.35 million over three years to the 2017 Canada Games Host Society for the largest national multidisciplinary sport event in the country.
From this amount, $3 million will be dedicated to sport infrastructure projects for the Games. This will include a new training facility for the Canada Games Sport for Life Centre, one of the main legacies of the 2017 Canada Games.
The Honourable Shelly Glover, Minister of Canadian Heritage and Official Languages, made this announcement today, at the groundbreaking ceremony for the construction of the new centre.
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"Through this investment, the best young Canadian athletes will be able to shine during the 50th anniversary of the Canada Games in 2017, when the country will be celebrating Canada's 150th. The Games are truly inspirational for our youth and are a stepping stone for tomorrow's sport champions. We are proud to support them in their quest for excellence."
-The Honourable Shelly Glover, Minister of Canadian Heritage and Official Languages
"As we celebrate the Year of Sport, I am proud to witness the groundbreaking of new sport infrastructure in Winnipeg. This centre is sure to be beneficial for thousands of young athletes in 2017, but also for the entire population of Winnipeg and Manitoba in the years to come. This legacy will foster an active lifestyle by encouraging participation in sport and physical activity."
-The Honourable Bal Gosal, Minister of State (Sport)
"We're pleased to see the federal government's continuing support for the Canada Games and commitment to funding sport and athlete development. Facilities like the Canada Games Sport for Life Centre will enable us to deliver an exceptional athlete experience at the 2017 Canada Games, while leaving a lasting legacy that will benefit athletes and the broader community for years to come."
-Jeff Hnatiuk, President and CEO of the 2017 Canada Games Host Society
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Marisa Monnin
Director of Communications
Office of the Minister of Canadian Heritage
and Official Languages
819-997-7788
Robert Lynch
Director of Communications
Office of the Honourable Bal Gosal, P.C., M.P.
Minister of State (Sport)
819-934-1122
Media Relations
Canadian Heritage
819-994-9101
1-866-569-6155
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Datum: 19.06.2015 - 15:30 Uhr
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