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BMO Skate Canada Junior Nationals begin today

(January 11, 2010 - OTTAWA, ON) – The 2010 BMO Skate Canada Junior Nationals are set to begin today in London, Ontario at the Western Fair Sport Centre. The event runs January 11-14 and will host close to 120 skaters.

“The BMO Skate Canada Junior Nationals are the perfect opportunity for young skaters to showcase their talent at a national event,” said William Thompson, Skate Canada CEO. “I am always amazed at the skill that comes out of this event. Every year new skater’s jump onto the radar and London will be no different; we are looking forward to a great event.”

“We at BMO have had a strong and rewarding partnership with Skate Canada since 1997,” said Sandy Bourne, Vice-President, Advertising, Sponsorship/Events and Merchandising, BMO Financial Group. “We’re proud to support the 2010 BMO Skate Canada Junior Nationals in London – an opportunity for skating fans from across the country to see the next generation of Canada’s skating champions.”

The event will have skaters competing in men’s women’s, pair and ice dance in the novice and junior categories. Skaters will be vying for national titles and also spots on the ISU World Junior Figure Skating team.

Tickets are still available and can be purchased online at www.johnlabattcentre.com, by phone at 1.866.455.2849 or in person at the John Labatt Centre box office.

For more information on the event and results please click here.

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Skate Canada, the national governing body responsible for the development and administration of skating in Canada, is the largest figure skating association in the world. With skating programs for athletes of all ages, offered at 1283 clubs and 54 skating schools* across the country, Skate Canada is an association dedicated to providing every Canadian the opportunity to learn life skills while experiencing the power, strength and creativity of one of Canada's premier sports.