FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Landmark Sport Group Announces Race Director
Continuing its commitment to leadership in mass participation running
events, Landmark Sport Group Inc. announces the appointment of Alison
Turcotte as Race Director of the Mississauga Marathon, Twenty Valley
Niagara Wine Country Run and Labour Day Oakville Half Marathon.
Alison comes to Landmark after 6 years with Golf Canada (RCGA) as Manager
of Rules and Competitions. In this role she organized over 20 National
Championships each year and coordinated over 200 volunteers at each
tournament. Alison was also Tournament Director for international events
including Copa de las Americas and Four Nations Cup. She is an avid runner
and completed her first half marathon this past spring.
"I am thrilled to join such an established company in the sports industry,"
says Alison. "Being a part of the Landmark team is a tremendous
professional opportunity for me and I am excited to take on the role of
Race Director to continue the successful development of the Landmark
races."
Elliott Kerr of Landmark Sport Group adds "Alison will bring a fresh
perspective and we believe that this new role, combined with Alison's
experience and passion, will greatly benefit our running events and our
Event Division overall."
Alison begins her Race Director role with the up coming Labour Day Oakville
Half Marathon, 10K and 2K event September 6, 2010.
About the Labour Day Oakville Half Marathon
The 4th annual Labour Day Half will be held September 6th 2010 on the
streets of downtown and Old Oakville. The race will feature a Half
Marathon, 10K and 2K Family Fun Run/Walk that highlights the town's
beautiful waterfront, quaint neighborhoods and spectacular harbours. In
addition, participants and the general public are invited to enjoy a
Runners Expo and the finish line celebration, featuring an awards ceremony
and great entertainment as part of the Holiday festivities all being
conducted in Coronation Park on the shores of Lake Ontario. The event
strives to generate significant charitable donations for its charity
partners; the Oakville Hospital Foundation, Oakville YMCA and the
Colorectal Cancer Association of Canada. www.oakvillehalfmarathon.com
About the Mississauga Marathon
With a mandate of "A Run for Everyone," the Mississauga Marathon has a
festival atmosphere where spectators, volunteers, runners and their
families enjoy a day of fitness and entertainment. The event includes the
Full Marathon, Half Marathon, Corporate and Team Relay Challenge,
Desjardins General Insurance 10K & 10K Student Relay, a community
favourite, "The Hazel" 5K and the 2K Family Fun Run/Walk rounds out the
weekend ensuring that there truly is an event for everyone. The 8th annual
Mississauga Marathon takes place May 14 & 15, 2011.
www.mississaugamarathon.com
About the Twenty Valley Niagara Wine Country Run
Runners of all abilities and wine lovers are invited to explore the
stunning vineyards and sample Niagara's Twenty Valley premium wines at the
Runner's Expo, along the picturesque course and at the finish area street
party. The second annual event took place in June with a Half Marathon and
Relay, 10K and 4K stroll/walk. www.winecountryrun.com
About Landmark Sport Group
Landmark Sport Group is one of Canada's leading sport agencies representing
many of our country's premier athletes and sport television personalities.
Olympic athlete clients include Cindy Klassen, Catriona Le May Doan, Russ
Howard, Jayna Hefford, Manny Osborne, and Ian Millar. Professional golf
clients include Graham DeLaet, Jim Rutledge, David Hearn, and Richard
Scott. Television clients include TSN's Rod Black and Jennifer Hedger,
CBC's Bob Cole, and Scott Russell, and Sportsnet's Daren Millard, Martine
Gaillard, and Bill Watters, to name just a few. Landmark's Event Division
has created and managed numerous sporting events including the Mississauga
Marathon, Oakville Labour Day Half Marathon and the Jane Rogers
Championship on the Canadian Golf Tour. www.landmarksport.com
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