Speed Skating Canada – Montreal, March 2, 2018 – Speed Skating Canada and Patinage de vitesse international Montréal (PAVIM) are inviting media representatives to apply for accreditation for the ISU World Short Track Championships to be held at the Maurice-Richard Arena in Montreal, QC, March 16-18, 2018.

A few weeks following the presentation of the 2018 Olympic Games, the best short track speed skaters in the world will battle again, as some of them will aim to repeat their performances in PyeongChang like Samuel Girard and Kim Boutin, while others will look for redemption.

Media representatives who would like an accreditation for this event can do it now by filling out the online form at http://www.montreal2018.ca/eng/medias/. Deadline for application is Friday, March 9, 2018, at 5 pm (Eastern Time).

For more information, please contact the host organizing committee at medias@montreal2018.ca.

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, Conseil du sport de haut niveau de Québec

 

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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 

Facebook: www.facebook.com/SSC.PVC

Twitter: www.twitter.com/SSC_PVC