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Canton to Host Olympic Send Off on February 2 at The Summit on the Park

Canton, MI – January 27, 2010 The Canton community will gather together for a special ceremonial pep rally on Tuesday, February 2 to honor the American Ice-Dancing Team of Meryl Davis and Charlie White and the Canadian Team of Tessa Virtue and Scott Moir as they depart to compete in the 2010 Winter Olympics in Vancouver, British Columbia.

The public is invited to pay tribute to these Olympic athletes from 5:30 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. at the Summit on the Park, located at 46000 Summit Parkway in Canton, MI 48188. This FREE event will celebrate the achievements of these two ice-dancing teams who have spent months training in their quest for Olympic gold at Canton’s Arctic Edge Arena, located at 46615 Michigan Avenue. Maia and Alex Shibutani, U.S. Junior Gold Medalists who train as well at Arctic Edge Arena will also be in attendance.

"Our goal is to bring everybody in the community together to celebrate Canton’s Olympic heritage, as well as send these local athletes off in style," said Canton Supervisor Phil LaJoy. "These dedicated individuals have worked so hard to make their dreams come true and the entire Canton community is rooting for them."

With the success they have already achieved, each of these world-class duos will compete in the XXI Olympic Winter Games ice dancing competition which will commence on February 19 and will finish on February 22 with the Ice-Dancing Finals.

For more information on Canton’s special Olympic Send Off Celebration, call 734/394-5460 or visit Cantonfun.org. 

Media Contacts: Sean Fletcher, Recreation and Facilities Supervisor – 734/394-5472 or Jon LaFever, Recreation Coordinator – 734/394-5482