Good News for Whistler Cup – Canadian Government steps in with support | BC Alpine Ski Association

The Government of Canada Supports Whistler Cup

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OTTAWA, December 4, 2008 – The Honourable Gary Lunn, Minister of State (Sport), today announced Government of Canada funding for the 2009 Whistler Cup, the largest and most important international ski race in North America for young athletes aged 11 to 14.

“The Government of Canada is pleased to contribute to making this event an outstanding success,” said Minister of State Lunn. “During this competition, our young athletes will compete against the world’s finest up-and-coming alpine skiers, giving us a taste of the excitement to come as these athletes strive to become our future Olympians.”

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