Brampton to host BMO Skate Canada Synchronized Skating Championships for second straight year

Thursday, Sep 30 2010, 11:00

Brampton, Ontario will once again play host to a major figure skating event. The 2011 BMO Skate Canada Synchronized Skating Championships will be held at the Powerade Centre from February 24-26, 2011. Brampton also played host to the same event last year.

“Brampton has proven itself as a terrific host for this event,” said Skate Canada CEO William Thompson. “We are pleased to be returning to this great skating area again this year. The volunteers from Skate Canada Central Ontario are outstanding and we know that once again the enthusiasm of the fans for this competition will raise the noise level to the rafters. We have many of the best synchronized skating teams in the world, and this will be a dynamic national championships for them.”

“BMO Financial Group is proud to support the Skate Canada Synchronized Skating Championships as it returns to Brampton for the second straight year,” said John MacAulay, District Vice-President, Greater Toronto Area West, BMO Bank of Montreal. “The Brampton community – and indeed the whole GTA – have a strong passion for figure skating. BMO is excited to help showcase synchronized skating talent from across the country as part of our continued support for this growing sport.”

“The City of Brampton is very pleased and proud to host over 900 talented synchronized skaters in our beautiful city. Brampton is a great location for sporting events. We have high quality sporting facilities and accommodations to meet the needs of a variety of sports,” stated Mayor Susan Fennell.

“Being selected by Skate Canada speaks well for both our facilities and our host capacity,” said David Whitaker, President & CEO of Tourism Toronto. “Welcoming and serving over 1,100 skaters, coaches and team staff experiencing our destination in February will support jobs and help sustain our winter travel season.”

“The Powerade Centre is thrilled to be the host venue for the 2011 BMO Skate Canada Synchronized Skating Championships. We look forward to an exciting event and encourage all skating fans to come out and cheer on the competitors. It promises to be a wonderful weekend showcasing the expertise, dedication and teamwork of these fine athletes,” said Kathy Stafford, Manager, Event Sales, Powerade Centre.

The 2011 BMO Skate Canada Synchronized Skating Championships will bring approximately 1,000 skaters from across the country to Brampton.

Teams will compete for national titles in the senior, junior, open, intermediate and novice categories. The top two senior teams will represent Canada at the 2011 ISU World Synchronized Skating Championships in Helsinki, Finland, taking place April 1-2, 2011.

Tickets will go on sale in January online at www.ticketmaster.ca, by phone at 416.870.8000 or in person at the Powerade Centre box office. All-event tickets are $40 for adults and $20 for ages 12 and under. Single day tickets are $20 for adults and $8 for ages 12 and under, (all prices plus surcharges) and children under 2 are free.