Lethbridge, AB…More than 500 athletes, judges and coaches from across Alberta will gather in Lethbridge to participate in the 2011 Artistic Gymnastics Provincial Championships on April 15 – 17. The Alberta Gymnastics Federation and the West Wind Gymnastics Club are proud to host this provincial competition which is being held at the 1st Choice Savings Centre for Sport and Wellness at the University of Lethbridge.
 
“This event will showcase the best athletes from across the province”, says Alberta Gymnastics Federation President & CEO Scott Hayes. “It is one of the premier gymnastics events of the 2011 season with several of the athletes in attendance building towards a Canadian Championship appearance.” Past competitors include Olympic Gold Medalist Kyle Shewfelt and 2010 World Championship Team Canada member Sydney Sawa. For more details on the event, visit www.abgym.ab.ca/artisticprovincials.
 
“Lethbridge continues to shine as a leading centre for sport and athlete development and competition,” says Lethbridge Sport Council (LSC) Executive Director Susan Eymann, “This high-caliber competition brings awareness to the range of sport events that take place in our city.” As the voice for sport in Lethbridge, the LSC works to attract and promote sport events and assist sport organizations and individuals by linking them to related education and support services. For more information about these services, visit www.lethbridgesportcouncil.ca.
 
“We are thrilled that Lethbridge will be hosting this major competition,” says Kerry Lowe, Director of Convention and Event Development, Economic Development Lethbridge. “I am confident that our excellent hospitality and service industry will help make this provincial championship a memorable experience for the athletes, coaches, judges and fans.” Lowe adds an event like this benefits the area’s economy and will generate approximately $412,500 in direct spend.
 
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