MEDIA/PHOTO ADVISORY - Celebration of Sport 2023

Chancellor Jon Cornish, The Honourable Lois Mitchell, Olympian Haley Daniels and Speedskater Hayden Mayer to Headline Sport Calgary’s Celebration of Sport
—Annual sport gala in Calgary set for September 13 at 3 p.m.—

CALGARY—Calgary media are invited to join Jon Cornish, Canadian Football Hall of Famer who was elected the 15th Chancellor of the University of Calgary, The Honourable Lois Mitchell, Olympian Haley Daniels and National Team speedskater Hayden Mayer along with Rilee Many Bears from the Siksika Nation at Sport Calgary’s Celebration of Sport, September 13, from 3-5 p.m. at the Deane House.

The distinguished members of Calgary’s sport community will headline Sport Calgary’s annual celebration that will showcase the social impact sport has on people and community, while connecting sport and business leaders.

Catriona Le May Doan, President and CEO of Sport Calgary, will host a fireside chat with Chancellor Jon Cornish before leading a panel discussion with Haley Daniels (canoe athlete), Hayden Mayer (speedskating athlete), and Rilee Many Bears (long distance runner) that will cover topics including: inclusion in sport; the relationship between charity and sport; inspiring youth to play; and sport’s important role sport in building a healthier community.

Sport Calgary will also recognize the work of key individuals in Calgary’s sport community by presenting key awards. The Honourable Lois Mitchell will present the Sport Volunteer Dedication Award. Sport Calgary’s Ron Southern Business and Sport Award and the Perry Cavanagh Sport Leadership Award will also be given out.

Sport Calgary is committed to its mission of ensuring sport and play in the city is an inclusive, and welcoming place for all physical and cognitive abilities while also reducing financial barriers to increase participation in an effort to once again make Calgary the healthiest and most active communities in Canada.

  Who:                   Catriona Le May Doan – President and CEO, Sport Calgary

                                The Honourable Lois Mitchell

                                Chancellor Jon Cornish – CFL Hall of Famer

                                Haley Daniels (Olympian, Canoe)

                                Rilee Many Bears (Long Distance Runner, Siksika Nation)

Hayden Mayer (Speedskating)

Where:                 Deane House
                               806 – 9th Avenue SE
                               Calgary

When:                 September 13
                                3-5 p.m. (formal program begins at 3:45 p.m.)

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION:
Chris Dornan
Sport Calgary                                                         
T: 403-620-8731