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Adult skaters descend on Ottawa

(March 29, 2010 - OTTAWA, ON) – Over 800 skaters will be arriving in the nation’s capital for the 2010 Skate Canada Adult Figure Skating Championships. The event will run from April 2-4 at the Bell Sensplex in Ottawa, Ontario.  Five disciplines will be on display:  free skate, interpretive, dance, pair and synchronized skating.

“This event is always unique and really proves that skating is for life,” said William Thompson, Skate Canada Chief Executive Officer. “With so many adults looking to stay active and healthy through skating this event gives them a goal to reach for and we are happy to promote this lifestyle.”

Tickets for the 2010 Skate Canada Adult Figure Skating Championships can only be purchased at the door throughout the event, starting Friday, April 2, 2010. All tickets are general admission. All-event tickets cost $20 for adults and children; day tickets cost $10 for adults and $7 for children (12 years and under).

Media looking to attend the event should follow the online accreditation system by following this link. If you encounter any difficulties, please contact Jenna Toms by e-mail at jtoms@skatecanada.ca and she will assist you.

Prior to the event media are asked to contact Jenna Toms with any questions or concerns. Cassie Hodgins will be the onsite media contact during the event and can be reached at chodgins@skatecanada.ca or 613.868.3627.

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Skate Canada, the national governing body responsible for the development and administration of skating in Canada, is the largest figure skating association in the world. With skating programs for athletes of all ages, offered at 1283 clubs and 54 skating schools* across the country, Skate Canada is an association dedicated to providing every Canadian the opportunity to learn life skills while experiencing the power, strength and creativity of one of Canada's premier sports.