VICTORIA, BRITISH COLUMBIA--(Marketwire - Jan. 21, 2011) - Today, the Honourable Gary Lunn, Minister of State (Sport), confirmed that Canada's winter athletes will be able to continue their pursuit of excellence due to a major funding announcement to various winter sport organizations.
"The Government of Canada recognizes the significant success and efforts of our athletes and coaches and works to ensure that they continue to have the venues and resources needed" said the Honourable Gary Lunn, Minister of State (Sport) "This confirmed funding represents an unprecedented level of assistance to national winter-sport organizations and will contribute to making Canada a leading sport nation."
In total, $27,635,204 is being provided to various winter sport organizations through Sport Canada's Sport Support Program. National Sport Organizations (NSOs) included in this announcement are:
| Alpine Canada Alpin | $4,795,700 |
| Biathlon Canada | $810,085 |
| Bobsleigh Canada Skeleton | $2,616,040 |
| Broomball Canada | $203,000 |
| Canadian Curling Association | $2,758,000 |
| Canadian Freestyle Ski | $2,513,000 |
| Cross Country Canada | $2,308,500 |
| Hockey Canada | $3,368,500 |
| Ringette Canada | $455,000 |
| Skate Canada | $1,846,000 |
| Snowboard Canada | $2,277,532 |
| Speed Skating Canada | $3,683,847 |
The Government of Canada is the single largest contributor to sport in this country and supports participation and excellence from the playground to the podium.
(This news release is available on the Internet at www.canadianheritage.gc.ca under Newsroom.)
Contact Information: Office of the Honourable Gary Lunn, P.C., M.P.
Minister of State (Sport)
Vanessa Schneider - Director of Communications
819-934-1122
vanessa.schneider@pch.gc.ca
or
Canadian Heritage
Media Relations
819-994-9101
1-866-569-6155
media@pch.gc.ca