Cross Country Canada —Media conference set for 1 p.m., January 21, at Tsuu T’inna High School —

 

CALGARY—Double Olympic medallist, Beckie Scott, will ski into Tsuu T’inna High School with a major player in corporate Canada to make a significant announcement that will positively impact the physical and mental lives of thousands of First Nations and Metis youth in Alberta.

 

The media conference followed by an afternoon of cross-country skiing will take place at 1 p.m. on January 21, 2016 at the Tsuu T’inna High School.

 

The short announcement will be made to advance Scott’s efforts over the last six years to inspire thousands of First Nations and Metis youth to live a healthy and more active lifestyles by introducing them to cross-country skiing as part of the Olympic champion’s Ski Fit North Alberta program.

 

Scott has travelled to Alberta communities delivering inspirational messages to children in remote corners of the province.  The program is a unique and proud partnership between Cross Country Canada (CCC), Cross Country Alberta (the provincial affiliate to the National body).

 

Who:               Beckie Scott

                        Tsuu T’inna High School Students

                        Four Aboriginal Athletes Competing at Alberta Winter Games

                        Corporate and Sport Executives

                       

When:              Thursday, January 21

                        1 p.m. – Media Conference with Students in Gymnasium

                        1:30 p.m. – Cross-Country Skiing with Beckie Scott/Additional Photo Ops

 

Where:           Tsuu T’inna High School

                        50 Cow Camp Rd

                        Calgary         

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FOR FURTHER INFORMATION:

Chris Dornan                                    

Media and Public Relations

Cross Country Canada

T: 403-620-8731

 

Chris Dornan

High-Performance Public Relations

T: 403-620-8731

E-mail: hpprchris@shaw.ca

Web site: www.chrisdornan.ca