“We’re so thrilled to announce that speed skating brothers Denny and Jay Morrison will be coming to Kamloops this Sunday, April 11, 2010 for an event that’s free to the public,” says Cathy Turnbull‐Spence, Head Coach and Coaching Coordinator of the River City Racers. “With the City of Kamloops’ support, it’s our hope to share the passion we have as a group for speed skating to others, and what a way to showcase the sport with the Morrison brothers.”
Jay Morrison is a 6 year Canadian National Team member and 2009 World Cup Title holder, while his younger brother Denny is fresh off a Gold Medal win at the Vancouver 2010 Olympics in the Team Pursuit. Both brothers grew up in Fort St. John and are excited to come to Kamloops to show an entire new generation how rewarding and fun speed skating is.
“The brothers will join us for a public event at the McArthur Island Sports Complex on Sunday and then we’ll be touring some local schools on the Monday,” says Turnbull‐Spence. “It will be exciting for kids and adults to learn more about this sport, which since the Olympic coverage, has sparked new interest.”
Of interest at the public event, will be a dignitary race featuring an 11 year old River City Racer skater who is the 2010 Canadian champion along with an 8 year old River City Racer skater who is the 2010 Provincial champion and broke two of Denny’s 16 year old Peewee Age Class Provincial records this year!
FREE Public Event
Sunday, April 11, 2010
McArthur Island Sports Complex Curling Club Lounge ‐ 2:00 – 3:00pm – speeches and autograph opportunities
(kids can get a FREE souvenir autograph card)
McArthur Island Sports Complex Ice Sheet ‐ 3:00 – 5:00pm – Jay & Denny Morrison on ice with local skating clubs
More Information Contact
Cathy Turnbull–Spence | Cell: 250‐571‐5342 | cmturnbull‐spence@shaw.ca
This event proudly presented by River City Racers and the City of Kamloops ‐ Canada's Tournament Capital
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