CANADIAN FIGURE SKATING CHAMPS SKATE THE EIGHT AT THE BENTWAY FEBRUARY 22, 2020

The special public skating event kicks-off a partnership with CBC Sports, extending The Bentway Skate Trail season to March 22 in support of their coverage of the World Figure Skating Championships

WHAT: ​
​On Saturday, February 22, starting at 12:00 noon, The Bentway and CBC Sports are throwing a special event hosted by renowned Canadian ice dancer Asher Hill and three-time Canadian national champion Andrew Poje, in celebration of the upcoming World Figure Skating Championships in Montréal in March. Popular figure skaters, including Poje and Hill, will be skating The Bentway’s beloved figure-eight skate trail alongside the public - and maybe show off a trick or two!

The event also kicks off a partnership with CBC Sports that extends the skate season for all to enjoy. The outdoor skate trail, initially slated to close on Family Day, will now stay open with extended hours until the conclusion of the World Figure Skating Championships on Sunday, March 22, 2020 (great news for family-friendly March Break plans!). Plus, from March 18-22, live broadcasts of the championships will take place at the skate trail, so you can watch while you skate!

WHO:
​Canadian athletes recognized on an international level, including:

  • Celebrated ice dancers Asher Hill and Andrew Poje
  • Two-time Canadian national figure skating champion Nam Nguyen
  • 2020 Canadian national ice dancing champions Piper Gilles & Paul Poirier
  • Two-time Canadian national pair skating champions Kirsten Moore-Towers & Michael Marinaro

WHEN:

  • 12:00 - 12:30 p.m.: Get up close and personal with some of the biggest names in figure skating before they head to the World Figure Skating Championships this March with a Q&A hosted by Asher Hill and Andrew Poje
  • 12:30 - 1:30 p.m.: Free Skate - Meet and skate the eight with the hosts!
  • 1:30 - 9:00 p.m.: Skate trail open for public skating
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WHERE: ​ ​ The Bentway - 250 Fort York Blvd. Toronto, ON ​ M5V 3K9

To arrange an interview with one of the athletes on-site, or with a representative from The Bentway, please contact: 

Linda Yahya, Craft Public Relations
​[email protected] | 647.205.4081 ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​

Joanna Landsberg, publicist, CBC Sports  ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​
​[email protected] | 406.205.2983

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For more details on the extended Winter 2020 skate season, visit thebentway.ca. ​
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For more details on CBC’s coverage of the World Figure Skating Championships, visit cbcsports.ca/figureskating.
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​About CBC Sports
​CBC/Radio-Canada is Canada's Olympic Network through 2024 and Canada's Paralympic Network through 2020. The national public broadcaster is committed to showcasing Canadian and international athletes and sports across all platforms under the CBC Sports and Hockey Night in Canada brands, including on television, online at cbcsports.ca and via the CBC Sports app for iOS and Android devices. CBC Sports prides itself on telling the story of the high-performance athlete's journey every step of the way, ensuring Canadians always know the people who represent them before they see them atop the podium. ​
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