Canadian Luge Association –  —Canadian Team hits the track in Whistler on Wednesday at 3 p.m., Thursday 9 a.m.—

WHISTLER, B.C.—A new crop of Canadian luge athletes led by Olympic medallists, Tristan Walker and Justin Snith, will slide into

Whistler, B.C. this week to host the Viessmann Luge World Cup, November 27 – December 1.

Canada will play host to nearly 100 athletes representing 21 countries at the Whistler Sliding Centre. Athletes will compete in men’s

and women’s singles, and doubles races, along with the action-packed Viessmann Team Relay World Cup presented by

BMW.

 

Media are invited to attend Canadian squad’s training sessions on November 28 at 3 p.m. or on November 29 at 9 a.m.

 

Interviews will be conducted on the finishing dock, or by phone, at the conclusion of training.

 

Tickets:

Tickets for the Whistler event can be purchased for $10 now at www.luge.ca/events, or in person at Guest Services at the

Whistler Sliding Centre. Children 12 and under are free.

 

Schedule:

Luge World Cup: (all times PST)

November 28

3-5 p.m. – Canadian Team Training

 

November 29

9-10:45 a.m. – Canadian Team Training

 

November 30

2 p.m. – Doubles Race

4:40 p.m. – Men’s Singles Race

 

December 1

9:40 a.m. – Women’s Singles Race

1 p.m. – Viessmann Team Relay World Cup presented by BMW

 

Whistler Media Accreditation:

ALL media must RSVP to Chris Dornan at hpprchris@shaw.ca in advance of the event to receive media credentials for the World Cup.

Media can pick up accreditation in the Media Centre located in Guest Services at the Whistler Sliding Centre.

 

Media Parking:

Limited parking will be made available for media in Lot 7 and 8. Media may also gain free access to the venue via the Excalibur

Gondola.

For complete event information, please visit www.luge.ca/wcw2018 or www.whistlerslidingcentre.com

 

 

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FOR FURTHER INFORMATION:

World Cup Accreditation/Canadian Team Requests

Chris Dornan                                              

Media and Public Relations

Canadian Luge Association

T: 403-620-8731