Canada Snowboard receives Government of Canada support to host world-class athletes, including Canadian Olympians, at the 2015 FIS Snowboard World Cup in Québec City and Stoneham
February 17, 2015 – Stoneham, Quebec – Department of Canadian Heritage and Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions
The Honourable Bal Gosal, Minister of State (Sport), today announced the Government of Canada has provided $210,000 to Canada Snowboard, through Sport Canada’s Hosting Program, to support the 2015 International Ski Federation (FIS) Snowboard World Cup from February 19 to 22 at Stoneham Mountain Resort in Stoneham, Quebec.
The Honorable Denis Lebel, Minister of Infrastructure, Communities and Intergovernmental Affairs and Minister of the Economic Development Agency of Canada for the Regions of Quebec, also announced a contribution of $175,000 to support marketing outside Quebec of the 2015 Snowboard Jamboree, one of the scheduled stops on the 2014–2015 FIS Snowboard World Cup calendar.
“Our Government is thrilled that the Québec City region is once again host to some of the very best snowboarders in the world during the Year of Sport in Canada. What a great place for winter sport, and an exciting event for all of the participants—especially our Canadian athletes—to wow the crowd in this heart-pounding, high-flying event. Our country will be cheering you on as you push for the podium in Stoneham.”
—The Honourable Bal Gosal, Minister of State (Sport)
“It is a pleasure once again to host Canadian and international snowboarders, as well as to showcase the hospitality of our communities and the natural beauty of our region. Our support for the marketing of these prestigious FIS Snowboard World Cup competitions helps promote the Greater Québec City region abroad and generate significant economic benefits. Welcome, and good luck to everyone!”
—The Honourable Denis Lebel, Minister of Infrastructure, Communities and Intergovernmental Affairs and Minister of the Economic Development Agency of Canada for the Regions of Quebec
“Canada Snowboard is proud to support a number of Canada’s best freestyle athletes with the opportunity to compete in front of a home crowd in Québec City. Thanks to the support offered by the Government of Canada and the Year of Sport initiative, our athletes have had the opportunity to train in the best possible environment in preparation for the year’s only domestic freestyle World Cup. We anticipate great success from our deep slopestyle and big air talent pool at this important event.”
—Steven Hills, Executive Director, Canada Snowboard
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