Government of Canada provides funds to Sail Canada to support the 2016 CORK Olympic Classes Regatta
KINGSTON, ONTARIO--(Marketwired - Aug. 14, 2016) - Department of Canadian Heritage
On behalf of the Honourable Carla Qualtrough, Minister of Sport and Persons with Disabilities, Mark Gerretsen, Member of Parliament (Kingston and the Islands) today announced $50,000 in Government of Canada funding to help Sail Canada host the 2016 CORK International and Olympic Classes Regatta. This is part of a series of international sailing regattas taking place in Kingston between August 11 and 24, including:
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"While the sailing competitions at the Rio 2016 Olympic Games are underway, these events give sailing fans the opportunity to experience the excitement of international competition right here in Canada. In fact, this regatta, held at a legacy facility of the Montréal 1976 Olympics Games, has a long history of preparing our sailors for Olympic competition. The Government of Canada is proud to support the hosting of events like this, which give our athletes opportunities to compete at home in Canada and prepare to win on the international stage."
- The Honourable Carla Qualtrough, Minister of Sport and Persons with Disabilities
"I am proud that the Government of Canada is supporting the hosting of these international regattas right here in Kingston because they will help our athletes and also draw sailing fans to Kingston and the Islands. I would like to extend a warm welcome to all the athletes, officials, volunteers and fans taking part. Not only does this event provide a world-class competitive event for our athletes; it also benefits our local community and economy."
- Mark Gerretsen, Member of Parliament (Kingston and the Islands)
"Sail Canada is excited that CORK/Sail Kingston is hosting CORK International and Olympic Classes Regatta. In this Olympic year, the legacy of Portsmouth Olympic Harbour seems ever so fitting as a venue for this important event. In addition to the incredible experience for the athletes, these regattas will offer a range of opportunities for Sail Canada officials and volunteers. The support of the Government, through Sport Canada's hosting program, is vital to ensuring the success of these competitions, which will result in athlete development, training, coaching and financial benefits for the community. Sail Canada values its partnership with CORK/Sail Kingston, and we welcome the opportunity to host the sailors, officials and volunteers and trust that the events will be memorable for all involved."
- Todd Irving, President, Sail Canada
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