Single event tickets on sale Monday for the 2009 BMO Canadian Figure Skating Championships in Saskatoon
Single event tickets on sale Monday for the 2009 BMO Canadian Figure Skating Championships in Saskatoon
OTTAWA, ON: Single tickets for the 2009 BMO Canadian Figure Skating Championships will go on sale November 24, 2008 at 10:00 AM (CST). Prices will range from $5-$40, plus applicable surcharges. Skate Canada will host the event at the Credit Union Centre in Saskatoon, Sask., January 14-18, 2009.
Tickets are available online at www.ticketmaster.ca, by phone at 306.938.7800 and in person at the Credit Union Centre box office. From November 24 - December 14, “Early Bird” customers will save $5 on each ticket purchased. All-Event tickets will no longer be available as of November 24. Triple axel packages will continue to be offered.
The 2009 BMO Canadian Figure Skating Championships will have a vital impact on the upcoming 2010 Winter Olympic Games. These championships determine the skaters who will represent Canada at the 2009 ISU World Figure Skating Championships. Results from the 2009 Worlds will define the number of entries Canada can send to the 2010 Games in Vancouver. As a result, competing in Saskatoon will be a key event as Canadian skaters prepare their competitive strategy for the 2009-2010 seasons.
Approximately 150 skaters in women’s, men’s, pair and ice dance disciplines compete at the senior and junior levels at the BMO Canadian Figure Skating Championships. The athletes will vie for spots on the Skate Canada National Team, the Skate Canada Junior National Team and the Canadian teams that will compete at the 2009 ISU World Figure Skating Championships, the ISU Four Continents Figure Skating Championships® 2009 and the ISU World Junior Figure Skating Championships.
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Skate Canada, the national governing body responsible for the development and administration of skating in Canada, is the largest figure skating association in the world. With skating programs for athletes of all ages, offered at 1283 clubs and 54 skating schools* across the country, Skate Canada is an association dedicated to providing every Canadian the opportunity to learn life skills while experiencing the power, strength and creativity of one of Canada’s premier sports.
In 2008, Skate Canada produced three World medalists: Jessica Dubé and Bryce Davison, bronze in pair; Tessa Virtue and Scott Moir, silver in ice dance and Jeff Buttle, World Champion.
“Skate Canada…teaching Canadians to skate since 1887”
* As at August 31, 2008.
For Information:
Emma Bowie
Public Relations Coordinator
613.747.1007 ext. 2547
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