Speed Skating Canada – Montreal, January 25, 2017 – A member of Canada’s Short Track Speed Skating National Team for over 10 years and a gold medalist in the men’s relay at the 2010 Olympic Games in Vancouver, Guillaume Bastille from Rivière-du-Loup, QC, will hold a media conference call on Thursday, January 25, at 2 pm (Eastern Time) for an important announcement regarding his career.

Media representatives will be able to join the conference call by dialing the number as indicated below.

WHAT?                        Media conference call of Guillaume Bastille

                                    Phone number: 1-866-219-8638

                                    Code d’accès : 1751922 #

WHEN?                        Thursday, January 25, 2018
2pm (Eastern Time)

 

About Speed Skating Canada

Speed Skating Canada (SSC) is the governing body for long track and short track speed skating in Canada. Founded in 1887, SSC is comprised of 13 provincial and territorial associations. Speed Skating Canada is committed to Challenge and Inspire Canada to Thrive through the power of Speed Skating. SSC recognizes and values its outstanding volunteers who give freely of their time and expertise. It also celebrates the 63 Olympic medals won by Canadian athletes since 1932, as well as the coaches, officials and other dedicated individuals who helped them on their journey. www.speedskating.ca

Speed Skating Canada would like to thank its sponsors: 

Premium partner: Intact Insurance

Funding partners: Government of Canada (Sport Canada), Own The Podium, Canadian Olympic Committee

Official On-Ice High Performance Apparel: Li-Ning

Long Track Team Sponsor: KIA

Official Suppliers: Auclair, USANA

Official Technical Equipment Supplier: Nagano Skate

Sport Development Partners: Winsport Canada, Calgary’s Olympic Oval, University of Calgary, Institut national du sport du Québec, Government of Quebec, Canadian Sport Institute-Calgary, City of Montreal, Quebec City, Excellence sportive Québec-Lévis

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For information:

Patrick Godbout

Communications & Media Relations Manager

Speed Skating Canada

Email: pgodbout@speedskating.ca

Phone: 514 213-9897

Website: www.speedskating.ca 

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