Boxing Canada welcomes a new Title Sponsor for its Canadian Championships
Boxing Canada – Boxing Canada welcomes a new Title Sponsor for its Canadian Championships Montreal – February 22, 2018. It is with great pleasure that Boxing Canada and Boxing Alberta are inviting you to a press conference to announce a national sporting event to be held March 28th until April 1st at the Radisson Hotel Edmonton South. Following the success of the 2016 and 2017 editions, the 2018 Canadian Championships will once again regroup the Junior, Youth and Elite categories under the same roof. Midway through the Olympic quadrennial, the best boxers across the country will face each other during a week-long competition hoping to remain or become National Champion in their respective categories.
With four weeks to go before the start of the competition, Boxing Canada will be announcing a Title Sponsor for its Canadian Championships during the press conference, a first in the history of the national event.
“Boxing Canada is thrilled to partner with this Edmonton-based company for our Canadian Championships. This new partnership will be extremely beneficial for the development and growth of our sport in Canada.” states Roy Halpin, Boxing Canada’s Executive Director.
During the press conference, you will also have the following interview opportunities: • Roy Halpin, Boxing Canada’s Executive Director • President & CEO of the new Title Sponsor of the Canadian Championships • Lee Tanghe, Boxing Alberta’s President • Scott Kramble, Boxing Alberta’s Executive Director • Lindsay Harrison, Edmonton Events’ Senior Manager •
Dale Brown, Spokesperson of the 2018 Canadian Championships and 1992 Olympian* *will be available for phone interviews
Date Tuesday February 27th, 2018 Time 10: 30 AM Place Radisson Hotel Edmonton South (Palm room) 4440 Gateway Blvd, Edmonton, AB, T6H 5C2 Parkade code for on-site parking 52613#
All necessary documentation will be prepared for you. Please confirm your attendance with: Emilie Garneau Boxing Canada, Marketing & Communication Manager egarneau@boxingcanada.org Office: (514) 861-9325 Cell: (514) 466-0455