[BCMA] FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: US Olympic Committee first client in the NEW Olympic Inspirations Gallery

Tue Oct 6 13:17:09 PDT 2009

US Olympic Committee first client for the NEW Olympic InspirationsR
Gallery 

October 6, 2009, Vancouver BC   The BC Sports Hall of Fame successfully
hosted a two day event for the US Olympic Committee in the newly
renovated Olympic InspirationsR Gallery . The unique special event space
is an ideal venue to host your next event. The gallery celebrates BC's
exceptional Olympic and Paralympic accomplishments through an Olympic
Hall of Champions wall displaying Olympic medal winners from British
Columbia. One-of-a-kind Olympic artifacts are on display interspersed
with Olympic host city posters.  

Olympic InspirationsRGallery Facts and Stats:

- 100 years of BC Olympic stories chronicled from 1908-2008
- 64 BC Olympic medal winners celebrated (individuals and teams)
- 1,500 square feet: range of capacity depending on event type
- Enhanced audio visual system 
- Located in the BC Sports Hall of Fame inside 2010 Opening and Closing
Ceremonies venue

Olympic InspirationsR Gallery Artifact Highlights:

- First Olympic medal won by a BC athlete (Duncan Gillis)
- Rowing shell used by Silken Laumann 
- Variety of Olympic medals on display
- Variety of uniforms from Olympic opening and closing ceremonies
- Oars used by members of the 2008 Canadian Men's Olympic Rowing
Champions

The BC Sports Hall of Fame and the Olympic InspirationsR Gallery is open
to the public during the 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Games and is
available for rental during this period. To book at site visit please
call Sue Griffin at 604-687-5520 or visit bcsportshalloffame.com.

The BC Sports Hall of Fame and Museum honours BC's teams, builders,
athletes, pioneers, and media through 20,000 square feet of exciting
exhibits and on-line programs.  By 'Honouring the Past and Inspiring the
Future', the Hall of Fame shares the vision of those who achieved their
dreams through dedication, talent, and hard work.  Visit the BC Sports
Hall of Fame and Museum in person at Gate 'A' of BC Place Stadium (open
daily from 10am to 5pm) or online at bcsportshalloffame.com
<file:///C:/Documents%20and%20Settings/Front%20Desk/Local%20Settings/Tem
porary%20Internet%20Files/OLKA/www.bcsportshalloffame.com> . 

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Contact Information:       Allison Mailer

                                    Director of Operations

                                    BC Sports Hall of Fame and Museum

                                    604-687-5520 Extension 26         

allison.mailer at bcsportshalloffame.com

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ALLISON MAILER 
Director of Operations 
Tel: 604.687.5520 ext. 26 
Fax: 604.687.5510
Email: allison.mailer at bcsportshalloffame.com
Web: www.bcsportshalloffame.com	

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