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EDMONTON PREPARES TO "HOST THE WORLD'S"Feb 27 2001Edmonton, AB - Through the "Host the World's" program announced today, Edmontonians will have the unique opportunity to personally host members of an international athletics team coming to compete in the 8th IAAF World Championships in Athletics this summer in Edmonton. "This is a way to truly introduce Edmonton to the world and the world to Edmonton, in a personal and unique way for both the athletes here to participate and the people who want to host them," said Craig Simpson, co-chair of the "Host the World's?" committee. "Certainly we feel Edmonton and Edmontonians are generous, outgoing and have great community spirit, and that's what makes this program such a winner," added "Host the World's?" co-chair Kimberley Van Vliet. The program has Edmonton hosts - families or individuals - purchase packages matching them to an international athletic team, in Edmonton to compete in The World's?. It's up to the host to offer hospitality in their own way - with ideas ranging from a back-yard BBQ, to a tour of the city, to a visit to West Edmonton Mall or any number of the city's attractions. The concept is based on a very successful attache program during the World University Games in Edmonton in 1983. The "Host the World's?" packages sell for $2500.00 and include: The right to host athletes and/or team representatives from a visiting country in Edmonton to participate in the 8th IAAF World Championships in Athletics, in Edmonton August 3rd through 12th. Two tickets to a Gala Reception "Casino Monte-Carlo" at the Hotel Macdonald June 15th where hosts will be matched to international teams. Access to the Friends of 2001 hosting site at Commonwealth Stadium during The World's? Two invitations to the IAAF Congress Opening Ceremonies (July 31, 2001, Winspear Centre) Flag of the country List of hosting possibilities Option to purchase tickets to The World's? in prime seating areas The "Host the World's?" Program is a volunteer fundraising effort of the Edmonton 2001 Athletics Foundation, a foundation which supports The World's? as well as amateur sport in Edmonton beyond this summer's event. The 8th IAAF World Championships in Athletics is expected to bring more than 3,000 athletes, coaches and officials from more than 200 countries, to Edmonton, Alberta, Canada to compete in 24 men's and 22 women's athletic events, August 3rd through 12th, 2001. More than 2,500 media are expected to attend and provide coverage around the world. The IAAF World Championships in Athletics is the third-largest sporting event in the world, based on a world-wide television audience of four billion viewers expected to tune in during the ten days of competition. The IAAF World Championships in Athletics is third in scope only to the Summer Olympics and World Cup Soccer. Edmonton 2001 World Championships in Athletics is pleased to acknowledge the following partners: IAAF Partners TDK, Adidas, Coca-Cola, EPSON, SEIKO, Eurovision and TBS. Government Partners: Canadian Heritage, Government of Alberta and the City of Edmonton; Sport Partners: Athletics Canada and Athletics Alberta; National Partners: TELUS, Royal Bank Financial Group, Labatt, EPCOR, IKON Office Solutions, Sony of Canada Ltd. and the Edmonton General Motors Dealers. For more information, visit the Edmonton 2001 Web site at www.2001.edmonton.com. For more information or to set up a telephone interview with the available contacts: Kim Uniat Edmonton 2001 World Championships in Athletics Telephone: (780) 821-2710 Note: Available for comment: Dennis Erker Chairman, Sponsorship Committee Edmonton 2001 World Championships in Athletics 3:00 - 4:00 p.m. Craig Simpson Co-chair, "Host the World's" Committee 1:00 - 3:00 p.m. Kimberley Van Vliet Co-chair, "Host the World's" Committee 2:00 - 4:00 p.m. Check out the Jumpstart Athletics Canadian National Throws Rankings for complete rankings in the throws. If you have news, results or info please let us know by using our submission form or emailing Larry Steinke [ MEET INFORMATION ] [ ANALYSIS & TIPS ] [ THROWS ARTICLES ] [ INTERVIEWS ] [ RECORDS ] [ RESULTS ] [ CLASSIFIEDS ] [ HOT LINK ARCHIVE ] [ DISCUSSION FORUM ] [ SUBMISSIONS ] [ THROWERS QUIZ ] [ GUESTBOOK ] | ||