Media Advisory/Camera Call - British Columbia's Future Soccer Stars Compete to Earn Spot on Western Team for the Danone Nations Cup

VANCOUVER, April 29, 2014 /CNW/ - The selection staff of the Danone Nations Cup, the largest international soccer tournament for 10 to 12 year-olds, will be in Vancouver on May 3rd, 2014, as part of the British Columbia Provincial Selection Camp stopover. Following the event, selected players will join the Western Canada team to play against the Eastern Canada team at the National Final, to be held in Montreal on June 21, 2014.

The team that wins the National Final will have the chance to represent Canada at this year's World Final, to be held in Brazil in the Fall. "The Danone Nations Cup is an unforgettable experience for our up-and-coming young athletes and a unique opportunity to discover who the future sports stars are." said Canadian Team head coach Dean Howie.

What:	BC Provincial Selection Camp for the 15th annual Danone Nations Cup
Who:	About 50 boys and girls aged 10 to 12 from Ontario will have the opportunity to showcase their skills in hopes of being selected for the Danone Nations Cup's Eastern team. Head Coach Dean Howie
When:	Saturday May 3rd, 2014 From noon to 2 p.m., registration starts at 11 a.m. Best time to capture images: 1:30 p.m. – 2 p.m. Best time for on-site interviews: 2 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.
Where:	Simon Fraser University (Burnaby Campus) – Terry Fox Field (turf) 8888 University Drive, Vancouver BC V5A 1S6 http://goo.gl/maps/H4TFq Campus map

Kids, coaches, parents and event organizers will be on site and available for interviews.

For more information on the 15^th annual Danone Nations Cup, please click here.

SOURCE: DANONE NATIONS CUP

For more information on the Danone Nations Cup or to set up an interview in advance, please contact: Allison Stokes, Enzyme, 647-501-6037, [email protected]