/R E P E A T - MEDIA ADVISORY - Special Olympics Golfers take to the Greens at First National Golf Tournament/ Français
TORONTO, Sept. 27, 2012 /CNW/ - Special Olympics athletes and coaches from across Canada will be teeing up at the organization's first national golf tournament for athletes with intellectual disabilities this weekend, at the Chippewa Creek Golf and Country Club near Hamilton. More than 50 athletes, male and female, will be golfing two nine-hole games over the two-day period.
Golf pros from PGA of Canada will be hitting the links with athletes and coaches, on Saturday at the tournament; they will also be offering an advanced coaching session for Special Olympics coaches and athletes in attendance. In collaboration with Special Olympics Canada, and under the leadership of Glenn Cundari, the esteemed golfing association developed a coaching program specific to working with Special Olympics athletes.
The media is invited to attend the tournament on Saturday, and to meet the men and women whose lives are transformed by the game of golf.
| WHO | Sharon Bollenbach, Vice President, Sport, Special Olympics Canada Glenn Cundari, Technical Director, PGA of Canada Morgan Court, Manager of Education, PGA of Canada |
| WHERE | Chippewa Creek Golf & Country Club 9639 Chippewa Creek Road Mount Hope, ON Canada L0R 1W0 |
| WHEN | Saturday, September 29, 2012 7:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. -- Second round of competition 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. -- Coaching session 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. -- Golfing with PGA of Canada pros |
| CONTACT | Mary-Margaret Jones Marketing and Public Relations Special Olympics Canada T: 416.927.9050, ext. 4383 C: 416.909.5911 E: [email protected] |
About Special Olympics Canada
Established in 1969, the Canadian chapter of this international movement is dedicated to enriching the lives of Canadians with an intellectual disability through sport. Operating year- round in all Canadian provinces and territories except Nunavut, this grassroots movement reaches beyond the sphere of sport to empower individuals, change attitudes, and build communities. From two-year olds to mature adults, there are more than 35,000 children and adults with an intellectual disability registered in Special Olympics programs across Canada. They are supported by more than 17,100 volunteers, including more than 13,500 trained coaches. For more information, visit www.specialolympics.ca or follow us on Facebook and Twitter (@SpecialOCanada).
SOURCE: Special Olympics Canada
Mary-Margaret Jones
Marketing and Public Relations
Special Olympics Canada
T: 416.927.9050, ext. 4383
C: 416.909.5911
E: [email protected]
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