August 8-24 2008 Beijing, China

• CBCSPORTS.CA presents live online streaming of the 2008 Olympic Games
• Track and Field team arrives in Singapore - Olympic Games training camp kicks off - Aug 4th
• Vote in Athletics Canada`s Olympic Poll - Aug 8th

EVENT INFORMATION

• Beijing 2008 Website
• Canadian Olympic Committee Website
• ZEUS Login Website

TICKET INFORMATION

• Friends & Family Ticket & Accommodations Packages - CoSport

• Ludus Tours offers affordable packages to the Olympic Games, some of which include event tickets to track and field events.  They have an onsite staff based in Beijing and the company was founded by former elite runners.   For more information, please write info@ludustours.com or visit their website at www.trackandfieldtours.com.  They can also be reached at 778-338-1275.

ATHLETICS CANADA NEWS

• Athletics Canada nominates athletes for 2008 Olympic team - July 7, 2008
• Athletics Canada announces 2008 Olympic Games Qualifying Standards - June 1, 2007
• Athletics Canada finalizes complete Olympic Games Selection Criteria - March 3, 2008
• Athletics Canada names Olympic Games staff - March 11, 2008

NATIONAL TEAM INFORMATION

• Selection Criteria - posted Feb 29, 2008
• Team List
  

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

• CCES Advises Beijing Bound Athletes on Supplement Use - Aug 5, 2008
• CCES Advisory Note - Doping Control at the Beijing Games - May 26, 2008

CONTACT INFORMATION

Melissa Dowling
National Team Programs Manager
(613) 260-5580 x3307
mdowling@athletics.ca

MEDIA REQUESTS

Mathieu Gentès
Marketing and Communications Director
(613) 260-5580 x3303
mgentes@athletics.ca

Emily Hooper
Marketing and Communications Coordinator
(613) 260-5580 x3332
ehooper@athletics.ca