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Tourism, Culture and Recreation
August 14, 2009

Minister Wishes Athletes Well at Canada Summer Games

The anticipation is mounting for Team Newfoundland and Labrador � a contingent of 369 athletes, volunteer coaches and managers, and mission staff � who are just one day away from participating in the 2009 Canada Summer Games being held August 15-29 in Prince Edward Island.

The Honourable Clyde Jackman, Minister of Tourism, Culture and Recreation, who will attend the opening ceremonies tomorrow (Saturday, August 15), today wished the athletes well as they get set to take part in one of the country�s most prestigious athletic sporting events.

"The time has come when all your hard work and dedication will be put to the test," said Minister Jackman. "While it�s important to give 100 per cent on the competition floor, it�s also important to have fun and enjoy yourselves. The games will come and go, but the memories will last a lifetime."

The minister also acknowledged the tremendous efforts of Team Newfoundland and Labrador�s coaches.

"I thank the many volunteer coaches and managers who have given so freely of their time over the past two years, working with and training these athletes," said Minister Jackman. "Your support and dedication will be remembered by the athletes not only during the games, but for many years to come."

Team Newfoundland and Labrador is composed of 22 teams representing 17 sports: athletics, baseball, basketball, beach volleyball, cycling, diving, golf, rowing, rugby, sailing, soccer, softball, swimming, tennis, triathlon, volleyball, and wrestling.

In addition to the athletes, provincial artists Kyle Bustin (visual artist), Jane Walker (visual artist), and Anna Wheeler (musician/actor) will be participating in the games through the National Artists Program. This program brings artists from across Canada for an intensive two-week mentorship in a wide variety of disciplines, including theatre, music, dance, visual and literary arts.

For more information about Team Newfoundland and Labrador and the 2009 Canada Summer Games, visit: www.tcr.gov.nl.ca/canadagames/default.htm

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Media contact:
Heather May
Director of Communications
Department of Tourism, Culture and Recreation
709-729-0928, 697-5061
heathermay@gov.nl.ca

2009 08 14                                                    9:55 a.m.
 


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