Equestrian athletes to be nominated

CALGARY – The Canadian Olympic Committee and Equine Canada will introduce the Equestrian athletes being nominated to the 2012 Canadian Olympic Team at an event in Calgary Thursday, July 5. Media are invited to attend the event. Canadian Olympic Committee representatives and athletes will be available for comment on site.

WHAT:        Athletes nominated to the 2012 Canadian Olympic Team
**Photo Opportunity**

WHO:          Athletes nominated to the 2012 Canadian Olympic Team
Hon. Allison Redford, Premier of Alberta
Christopher Overholt, Chief Executive Officer and Secretary General
Canadian Olympic Committee
Michael Gallagher, President, Equine Canada
Hon. Ted Menzies, Minister of State (Finance)
Gene Edworthy, Canadian Olympic Committee Board Member

WHEN:        Thursday, July 5, 2012, 11:00 a.m. MDT

WHERE:      Spruce Meadows, Media Centre
18011 Spruce Meadows Way, SW, Calgary, AB, T2J 5G5