Pep Rally a Chance to Meet, Support Team Nova Scotia
The 2013 Canada Summer Games are only a few weeks away and Team Nova Scotia is calling on all sports fans to show their support.
Team Nova Scotia is hosting a pep rally Saturday, July 13, from 2-3 p.m. in Halifax's Grand Parade to help motivate the team and give the athletes a rip-roaring sendoff.
"The pep rally is the perfect occasion for sports fans to come out and support our amazing athletes," said Health and Wellness Minister David Wilson, on behalf of Premier Darrell Dexter. "The province is proud to be part of this special event. We have a fantastic team and we hope that everyone will come out and cheer Team Nova Scotia on to Canada Games gold!"
The pep rally has long been a staple of the Team Nova Scotia sendoff, giving Nova Scotians a chance to mingle with the athletes, show their pride and cheer on the young men and women who will represent them in this summer's games.
The rally will be hosted by CBC's Michael Dick and features Olympic gymnast Ellie Black. The flag bearers for the opening and closing ceremonies will be announced and Nova Scotians will get their first look at the team's uniform.
Team Nova Scotia is possible because of sponsors and partners Sport Nova Scotia, the province of Nova Scotia, the Nova Scotia Provincial Lotteries and Casino Corporation as well as major sponsor Atlantic Lottery Corporation and official sponsor, MEE Sports.
The 2013 Canada Summer Games take place in Sherbrooke, Que., on Aug. 2-17, featuring more than 4,000 athletes competing in 20 sports at 20 venues.
The Canada Games are held every two years, alternating between summer and winter. They are key in developing Canada's young athletes, producing the next generation of national, international and Olympic champions.
For more information on Team Nova Scotia, go to http://teamnovascotia.ca. The team is also on Twitter @TeamNovaScotia and Facebook at www.facebook.com/teamns .
For more information on the 2013 Canada Summer Games, visit www.sherbrooke2013.ca and www.canadagames.ca .