–– Three elite athletes to go head-to-head in fun, athletic challenges for charity of their choice –
TORONTO, July 24, 2017 /CNW/ - To help launch the upcoming Rogers Cup event in Toronto, three of Canada's marquee athletes – Genie Bouchard, Connor McDavid, and Aaron Sanchez – will compete against each other in fun, skill-testing challenges for a $5,000 donation to the charity of their choice. The event will be hosted by Sportsnet's Evanka Osmak and Ken Reid.
| What: |
Rogers Cup 60 Second Scramble |
| When: |
Wednesday, July 26 |
| • 9:30 a.m. ET – media check-in opens |
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| • 10:30 a.m. ET – competition begins |
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| • 11 a.m. ET – cheque presentation and photo opportunity |
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| • 11:05 a.m. ET – media scrum with all three athletes |
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| *Note: Athletes will only be available as a group. No one-on-one media availabilities. |
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| Where: |
Kew Gardens Tennis Club |
| 77 Kew Beach Ave. in Toronto |
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| Parking options: Street parking on first-come, first-serve basis or reserved spots available at 1141 Eastern Ave. |
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| *Note: In the event of rain, an alternate location will be communicated. |
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| Who: |
Genie Bouchard, Canada's No. 1 female tennis player |
| Connor McDavid, Edmonton Oilers captain & 2017 Hart Trophy winner |
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| Aaron Sanchez, Toronto Blue Jays starting pitcher |
SOURCE Rogers Media
For media access and to confirm attendance, please RSVP to [email protected] or 416.509.9694
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