Seniors, Wellness and Social Development
February 18, 2015

TeamNL Shooters Excel at Canada Games

Minister Congratulates Pistol Competition Silver Medalists

The Honourable Clyde Jackman, Minister of Seniors, Wellness and Social Development, today congratulated target shooters Margaret Coady and Emily Keeping, both of St. John's, who won silver medals in the women�s 10-metre pistol team competition Tuesday, February 17, at the 2015 Canada Winter Games in Prince George, B.C.

�I had an opportunity over the past few days to see some of our young athletes perform with great energy, enthusiasm and sportsmanship in Prince George. They are all representing our province extremely well. To earn a medal at any national competition is a tremendous achievement, and I congratulate Margaret and Emily on their silver medal performance. I am sure they will remember this moment and their Canada Games experience for many years to come.�
- The Honourable Clyde Jackman, Minister of Seniors, Wellness and Social Development

Margaret Coady, 16, and Emily Keeping, 15, have both been shooting for two years with the Newfoundland and Labrador Shooting Association. Most recently, Emily placed first at the 2014 Newfoundland and Labrador Provincial Shooting Championships and third at the 2014 Canadian Junior Grand Prix. Margaret participated in the 2013 Canadian Junior Grand Prix and, in 2014, she participated in the Colorado Winter Airgun Championships. She also placed first at the 2014 North Atlantic Airgun Championships. This is the first Canada Games for both athletes.

�Team Newfoundland and Labrador has seen some great success so far at these Games. As Chef de Mission, I couldn�t be more proud of the entire team and the dedication and commitment I have witnessed first-hand. Congratulations to Margaret and Emily on their medal win. You should be very proud.�
- Rod Snow, Chef de Mission, Team Newfoundland and Labrador

This is Team Newfoundland and Labrador�s third medal win at the Canada Games. Target shooters Samantha Marsh and Hayley Barrett won gold in the women�s 10-metre rifle team competition and William Dalton and Daniel Dimitrov won silver in the men�s rifle event held on Monday, February 16.

The Canada Games were established in 1967 and Newfoundland and Labrador has been represented at every event since. The Games are held every two years, alternating summer and winter. The province hosted the 1977 Canada Summer Games in St. John's and the 1999 Canada Winter Games in Corner Brook.

For photos, updates, athlete profiles and more about Team Newfoundland and Labrador and the 2015 Canada Winter Games, visit: www.swsd.gov.nl.ca/teamnl and //www.teamnl.ca/.

QUICK FACTS

• Target shooters Margaret Coady and Emily Keeping have won a silver medal in the women�s 10-metre pistol team competition at the 2015 Canada Winter Games.
• This is Team Newfoundland and Labrador�s third medal win at these Games.
• TeamNL is composed of more than 220 athletes, volunteer coaches, managers and mission staff.
• At the 2015 Canada Winter Games, Team Newfoundland and Labrador is competing in alpine, biathlon, men�s curling, gymnastics, women�s h, speed skating, target shooting, badminton, cross-country skiing, women�s curling, figuating, men�s hockedo, squash, synchronized swimming and table tennis.
• For photos, updates, athlete profiles and more about Team Newfoundland and Labrador and the 2015 Canada Winter Games, visit: www.swsd.gov.nl.ca/teamnl and //www.teamnl.ca/.

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