Coach Babcock Leads Local Hockey Stars in Olympic Celebration

Windsor, Ont. - The City of Windsor is proud to welcome Detroit Red Wings Head Coach Mike Babcock as keynote speaker to Caesars Windsor, Augustus Ballroom on Wednesday, November 4 at 5:30pm.  An Evening of Sport Recognition is a lead up event that will raise awareness in our region to the arrival of the Olympic Torch which begins its journey from Victoria, B.C. this Friday, October 30th.

Coach Babcock will lead the Vancouver 2010 Olympic Men's Ice Hockey Team during the Winter Games determined to bring home the gold in the Olympic host country, Canada.  The Winter Games officially begin with opening ceremonies on February 12, 2010.

RBC and Coca Cola the nation's lead sponsors for the cross country Torch Relay, will join the City of Windsor to host An Evening of Sport Recognition and include presentations by Mayor Eddie Francis,  Adam Graves, former NHL player and former Red Wing and Windsor Spitfire, Bob Boughner, Head Coach, President of the Windsor Spitfires 2009 Memorial Cup Champions, and Ray Grassi, Paralympian, 2010 Olympic Canadian Sledge Hockey Team and Torino, Italy - gold medalist.

One of the event highlights:  the official announcement of the Windsor Torchbearer who will be the individual to run the final 300 m to light the cauldron on stage at the Community Celebration, December 23, 2009.

Tickets can be purchased at any of the 16 RBC Royal Bank Windsor Essex branch locations or by calling 311 
•  Long-distance callers can call 1-877-RING311 (746-4311).

Day 55 - The Vancouver 2010 Olympic Torch Relay Community Celebration will be held in Windsor on Wednesday, December 23, 2009 with an evening two hour program that will showcase local and national entertainment.  The festivities include a free skate at Charles Clark Square  5:00pm - 6:00pm, followed by the community celebration to be held at the Riverfront Festival Plaza, 6:00pm - 8:00pm.  Open free to the public.

Media Contact:
Nora Romero, Event Coordinator Vancouver 2010 Torch Relay Community Celebration
Direct: 519.255.6100 x 6309

 

Windsor Spitfires E-newsletter    Special Issue, October 22, 2009
TOGETHER WE TRIUMP - WEDNESDAY NOV. 4, 09
	Doors open at 5:30pm * Dinner at 6:30pm * Program to begin at 8:00pm Caesars Windsor - Augustus Ballroom (all ages welcome) Silent Auction * Door Prizes * Commemorative Pucks * Cash Bar Live Entertainment with Windsor's Own: Pat Robitaille Windsor Spitfires, 2009 Memorial Cup Champions autograph session Celebrate with us as we announce Windsor's Official Olympic Torchbearer. Capture your own place on this historic journey with a keepsake photo with the Olympic Torch.
	KEYNOTE SPEAKER: Mike Babcock, Head Coach, Detroit Red Wings and the Olympic Canadian Men's Ice Hockey Team OLYMPIC SPIRIT MESSAGES: Bob Boughner, Head Coach, Windsor Spitfires, 2009 Memorial Cup Champions Ray Grassi, Paralympian, Olympic Sledge Hockey Participant Tickets $75.00 each or sponsor a table to have dinner with an athlete guest. Tickets available at RBC Royal Bank locations in Windsor and at the Mayor's Office. Click to Download Table Sponsorhip Form (pdf) Click to Download Ticket Order Form (pdf) For more information call 311 or email mayoro@city.windsor.on.ca www.city.windsor.on.ca