CALGARY, ALBERTA -- (Marketwired) -- 12/13/14 -- Department of Canadian Heritage
On behalf of the Honourable Bal Gosal, Minister of State (Sport), Rob Anders, Member of Parliament (Calgary West), today announced that the Government of Canada will provide the Canadian Luge Association with funding to host the 2014 FIL Viessmann Luge World Cup in Calgary from December 9 to 13, 2014. Quick Facts
-- The Canadian Luge Association is receiving $50,000 through Sport
Canada's Hosting Program to host the 2014 FIL Viessmann Luge World Cup
in Calgary.
-- For the fiscal year 2014-15, Sport Canada is providing up to $2,422,000
to the Canadian Luge Association through its Sport Support Program in
support of programming for the three sliding sports. In addition, the
Athlete Assistance Program is providing $230,400 to 16 luge athletes for
living and training allowances.
Quotes
"We are proud to provide support to the Canadian Luge Association for the hosting of the 2014 FIL Viessmann Luge World Cup," said Minister of State (Sport) Gosal. "I want to wish the best to all athletes and, in particular, to the Canadian team members as they continue their pursuit of excellence here at home in Canada."
-The Honourable Bal Gosal, Minister of State (Sport)
"Hosting international sport events like the 2014 FIL Viessmann Luge World Cup provides our athletes with an opportunity to compete against the world's best on home soil. Hosting World Cup competitions provides an outstanding window to promote Canada and our athletes, while providing a helping hand to the local economy."
-Rob Anders, Member of Parliament (Calgary West)
"The Government of Canada leads the way in driving podium performances through its support of medal-potential athletes and also by helping national sport organizations host international events on Canadian snow and ice. Having the ability to host a World Cup at home not only provides a competitive advantage for our elite athletes, but also offers additional international race experience for the nation's next generation of Olympians. We simply could not achieve these goals without the Government of Canada's support."
- Tim Farstad, Executive Director, Canadian Luge Association
Associated Links
Sport Canada
Canadian Luge Association
2014 FIL Viessmann Luge World Cup
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Contacts:
Robert Lynch
Director of Communications
Office of the Honourable Bal Gosal, P.C., M.P.
Minister of State (Sport)
819-934-1122
robert.lynch@sports.gc.ca
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Canadian Heritage
819-994-9101
1-866-569-6155
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