Reminder: Media Advisory - 2014 Celebration of Excellence Events Announced

CALGARY, June 4, 2014 /CNW/ - Today, the Canadian Olympic Committee and Canadian Paralympic Committee announced the events that will take place during the three-day 2014 Celebration of Excellence, honouring Sochi 2014 Olympians, Paralympians and coaches. Presented by RBC, the festivities will take place in Ottawa, Edmonton, Banff, Red Deer and Calgary June 4-6^th. Media are invited for photos and interview opportunities.

HEROES TOUR
The Sochi 2014 Canadian Olympic and Paralympic Teams will be participating in a Heroes Tour consisting of school, Ronald McDonald House and hospital visits in Ottawa, Edmonton, Banff, Red Deer and Calgary.

Please click on the following link for a full list of athletes and visits: http://bit.ly/RUXD10

For a map of school locations, please visit: http://bit.ly/RXi91c

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JUNE 5th - EDMONTON

Olympians to join local students at the Edmonton Olympic Fair and participate in various demonstrations to encourage healthy and active living

When:	10:00 a.m. MDT
Who:	Don Iveson, Mayor of Edmonton
	Chris Overholt, CEO & General Secretary, Canadian Olympic Committee
	Caroline Calvé , two-time Olympian
	Caroline Ouellette, four-time Olympic gold medallist
	Danielle Wotherspoon-Gregg, Sochi 2014 Olympian
	Gabrielle Daleman, Sochi 2014 Olympian
	Jamie Gregg, two-time Olympian
	Kaetlyn Osmond, Sochi 2014 Olympian
	Marc-Antoine Gagnon, Sochi 2014 Olympian
	Mike Riddle, Sochi Olympic silver medallist
	Patrick Chan, three-time Olympian, two-time Olympic silver medallist
	Scott Moir, Olympic gold medallist and two-time Olympic silver medallist
	Tessa Virtue, Olympic gold medallist and two-time Olympic silver medallist
	Shannon Szabados, two-time Olympic gold medallist
Where:	Terwillegar Community Recreation Centre
	2051 Leger Road NW
	Edmonton, AB

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JUNE 5th - CALGARY

Olympians will join local students at a breakfast hosted by General Mills Canada to see first-hand the importance of starting the day with a good breakfast

When:	8:15 a.m. MDT
Who:	Charles Hamelin, three-time Olympian, four-time Olympic gold medallist
	Cody Sorensen, Sochi 2014 Olympian
	Jesse Lumsden, two-time Olympian
	Maëlle Ricker, four-time Olympian, Olympic gold medallist
	Mitchel Malyk, Sochi 2014 Olympian
	Rosalind Groenewoud, Sochi 2014 Olympian
	Sam Edney, three-time Olympian
	Jennifer Burch, Promotion Marketing Manager, General Mills Canada
Where:	Winsport, Canada Olympic Park
	88 Canada Olympic Road SW
	Calgary, AB

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Olympians and coaches will get active with local students at a Sport Chek Sports Clinic. Students will have the opportunity to get training tips from athletes and participate in various sport demonstrations.

When:	10:00 a.m. MDT
Who:	Charles Hamelin, three-time Olympian, four-time Olympic gold medallist
	Cody Sorensen, Sochi 2014 Olympian
	Jesse Lumsden, two-time Olympian
	Maëlle Ricker, four-time Olympian, Olympic gold medallist
	Mitchel Malyk, Sochi 2014 Olympian
	Rosalind Groenewoud, Sochi 2014 Olympian
	Sam Edney, three-time Olympian
Where:	Winsport, Canada Olympic Park
	88 Canada Olympic Road SW
	Calgary, AB

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2014 Canadian Olympic Hall of Fame Gala inductees to be available to media

When:	2:00 p.m. MDT
Who:	2014 Olympic Hall of Fame Inductees
	Marcel Aubut, Canadian Olympic Committee
	Jeff Boyd, Regional President, Alberta and Territories, RBC
Where:	Bankers Hall – West Tower
	315 8 Ave SW
	Calgary, AB

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JUNE 6th - CALGARY

Athletes to help serve pancakes at the Calgary Stampede Community Pancake Breakfast

When:	10:00 a.m. MDT
Where:	Olympic Plaza
	228 8 Ave SE
	Calgary, AB

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Parade of Champions presented by RBC and in partnership with The Coca-Cola Company honouring Sochi 2014 Olympians, Paralympians, Coaches and 2014 Olympic Hall of Fame Inductees

When:	11:30 a.m. MDT
Where:	Parade of Champions will start on 8th Avenue at 10th Street and finish at Olympic Plaza on Macleod Trail. Parade route: http://goo.gl/dk1erD

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Parade Red Carpet Arrivals

As the parade floats arrive in Olympic Plaza, athletes will be available for photos and interview opportunities on the red carpet starting at approx. 12:05 p.m. Media are asked to arrive earlier as space is limited. For media who have not registered, please contact Cherry Ye, [email protected].

Where:	Olympic Plaza, by main stage
	228 8 Ave SE
	Calgary, AB

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2014 Canadian Olympic Hall of Fame Gala and Induction Ceremony

When:	Olympic athlete red carpet arrivals: 4:45 p.m. MDT
	Dinner & Gala: 7:00 p.m. MDT
Where:	Scotiabank Saddledome
	555 Saddledome Rise SE
	Calgary, AB

SOURCE: Canadian Olympic Committee

Canadian Olympic Committee Media Office: Jane Almeida, Senior Manager, Media Relations, Tel: [phone] / Cell: 416-540-1788, Email: [email protected]; Luc Beaudin, Coordinator, Communications and Media Relations, Cell: 514-206-6720, Email: [email protected]; Canadian Paralympic Committee Media Office: Martin Richard, Executive Director, Communications & Marketing, Phone: [phone], ext # 2224 / Cell: 613-725-4339, Email: [email protected]; Alison Korn, Senior Manager, Media Relations, Phone: [phone], ext # 243 / Cell: 613-298-4927, Email: [email protected]