Media accreditation now open for 2019 World Financial Group Continental Cup
Curling Canada – Curling makes its return to the Entertainment Capital of the World as the world’s best men’s and women’s curling teams head to Las Vegas for the 2019 World Financial Group Continental Cup, Jan. 17-20 at Orleans Arena.
For media requiring credentials, please apply on-line at www.curling.ca/championships/media-accreditation-request-form/, by no later than Jan. 11, 2019. Shortly before the event, you will be sent a confirmation letter outlining the on-site accreditation procedures.
Those requesting credentials must also email a high-resolution mugshot of themselves to media@curling.ca to make the on-site accreditation process easier.
Please note: On-ice photographers will be required to wear black clothing and shoes and restrict themselves to designated shooting areas during the games. There will be no exceptions to this guideline. CLICK HERE to review photography guidelines.
Media looking for accommodation during the 2019 World Financial Group Continental Cup should contact event manager Jon Killoran at jon.killoran@renotahoewintergames.org as soon as possible; a limited block of rooms is being held at the Orleans Hotel and Casino. Those needing accommodation need to book their rooms quickly as space is limited.
Information on the team lineups, and the revamped format for the 2019 World Financial Group Continental Cup, can be found by CLICKING HERE.
For schedule, tickets and other event information about the 2019 World Financial Group Continental Cup, visit www.curling.ca/2019continentalcup.
TSN/TSN2 (RDS2 in French), the exclusive television network for Curling Canada’s Season of Champions, will provide complete coverage of the 2019 World Financial Group Continental Cup. Games also will be streamed live in the United States on ESPN3.com.
The 2019 World Financial Group (WFG) Continental Cup is owned by Curling Canada and is being operated through a business arrangement with USA Curling and the Reno Tahoe Winter Games Coalition.
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For More Information:
Al Cameron
Director, Communication & Media Relations
Curling Canada
Tel: 403-463-5500
acameron@curling.ca
Kyle Jahns
Manager, Communication and Media Relations
Curling Canada
Tel: 204-803-8221
kyle.jahns@curling.ca
Terry Davis
Director of Communications, USA Curling
Office: 715-344-1199, Ext. 202
Cell: 608-338-9900
terry.davis@usacurl.org
Jon Killoran
Event Manager
2019 World Financial Group Continental Cup
Tel: 775-622-3345
jon.killoran@renotahoewintergames.org