Government of Canada provides support to the 2015 NORCECA Beach Volleyball Tour
July 31, 2015 – North Bay, Ontario – Department of Canadian Heritage
Jay Aspin, Member of Parliament (Nipissing–Timiskaming), on behalf of the Honourable Bal Gosal, Minister of State (Sport), today announced $40,000 in funding from Sport Canada’s Hosting Program to Volleyball Canada for the 2015 North, Central America and Caribbean Volleyball Confederation (NORCECA) Beach Volleyball Tour competitions in North Bay.
Mr. Aspin also announced up to $1,797,000 in funding to Volleyball Canada from Sport Canada’s Sport Support Program for the organization’s sport programming and operations in 2015–16.
Moreover, Mr. Aspin took the opportunity to announce a $50,000 contribution from the Federal Economic Development Initiative for Northern Ontario on behalf of Minister Greg Rickford.
“During the Year of Sport in Canada, we are proud to support Volleyball Canada in hosting the 2015 NORCECA Beach Volleyball Tour competitions in North Bay. Following the FIFA Women’s World Cup, the Pan Am Games and with just a few days until the opening of the Toronto 2015 Parapan Am Games, this beach volleyball competition will bring excitement to North Bay. Best of luck to our Canadian teams!”
—The Honourable Bal Gosal, Minister of State (Sport)
“What a great honour it will be for the region of North Bay to host a second edition of the 2015 NORCECA Beach Volleyball Tour right here at the Community Waterfront Park. Not only will we have the chance to watch the world’s best beach volleyball athletes in action, but local citizens and businesses will also benefit from the excitement and the economic benefits that the event will draw in.”
—Jay Aspin, Member of Parliament (Nipissing–Timiskaming)
“The NORCECA North Bay tournament is part of an important circuit for the development of beach volleyball athletes entering onto the world stage. Hosting such an event in Canada is a great way to showcase our sport, and to put a spotlight on the work that the local organizing committee has done over the past year. Thanks to the community of North Bay and to the Government of Canada for recognizing the importance of bringing international events to our cities.”
—Mark Eckert, Executive Director, Volleyball Canada
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