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for decades to come,” said Gallagher. “As the National Sport Federation representing, pro- moting and developing horse sport and inter- ests in Canada, Equine Canada fully supports the suitability of Caledon Equestrian Park as a venue for the Toronto 2015 Pan American Games.”
Authority, Equestrian Management Group and Region of Peel to ensure that collectively we host the most successful Pan Am Games yet,” said Mayor Marolyn Morrison, Town of Caledon. “We are very proud that the Caledon Equestrian Park was select- ed for the Toronto 2015 equestrian events, and our team is com- mitted to ensuring that the facility will serve our community for years to come.”
Caledon Equestrian Park is a municipal- ly-owned facility that will host dressage and show jumping competitions during the Games, as well as the dressage and show jumping por- tions of the three-day eventing competition. A nearby venue in Orangeville is currently under review for the cross-country portion of the eventing competition.
TO2015’s venue selection process is based on standards set by International Sport Federations (IFs), approval of the sport pro- gram by the Pan American Sports Organiza- tion (PASO), and consultation with the National Sport Federations (NSFs). “Caledon Equestrian Park is a world- class facility with a well-earned reputation in the international equestrian community,” said TO2015 Chief Executive Officer, Ian Troop. “What’s more, it’s a publicly-owned facility so the investments we’ll be making for the Pan Am Games will benefit the public for many years to come. That’s one reason why we are calling Toronto 2015 the ‘People’s Games,’ because the investments we’re making are aimed at making events accessible to the pub- lic, and will create a rich public legacy.” “The Harper Government is pleased to announce Caledon Equestrian Park as the offi- cial equestrian venue for the 2015 Pan Ameri- can Games,” said the Honourable Bal Gosal, Minister of State (Sport). “Our Government’s significant investment in these Games for sport infrastructure, legacy and essential federal ser- vices will not only result in economic prosper- ity for Caledon and the Greater Toronto Area, but will leave a lasting sporting legacy here in Canada for years to come.”
In preparation for the Toronto 2015 Games, the Caledon Equestrian Park will receive capital investment from the Govern- ment of Canada, Town of Caledon, Toronto and Region Conservation Authority and Equestrian Management Group for upgrades and improvements, which will include:
- A new main stadium building.
- Permanent spectator seating areas and areas for temporary Games-time seating. - Relocation of and improvements to stabling areas.
- A new grand prix ring, warm-up rings and training areas.
- A new indoor riding arena.
- Infrastructure improvements such as services and grading.
- Other related amenities such as blacksmith area and veterinary area.
Ontario will be supporting the cost of venue overlay and Games operations through its $500 million contribution to the TO2015 budget.
“Canadian Equestrian Team members Jill Henselwood and Yann Candele (both stand- ing), speak at the official groundbreaking ceremony naming Caledon Equestrian Park as a host venue for the Toronto 2015 Pan/Parapan American Games.” Photo Credits –
ShootPhoto.ca
“We are very confident that Toronto will deliver a great competition and we are looking forward to working on the 2015 Pan Am Games together with the Organizing Committee and Equine Canada,” said Ingmar de Vos, Chief Executive Officer and Secretary General of the Fédération Equestre Internationale (FEI), in a statement supporting the announcement. Attracting more equestrian athletes annually than any other competition venue in Ontario, Caledon Equestrian Park has hosted four Pan American Games selection trials, two Olympic selection trials, 15 World Cup qualifying events, and more than 150 Grand Prix events. Currently hosting 16 equestrian events annually, Caledon Equestrian Park will close out its 2012 season with the Canadian Show Jumping Tournament held September 19 to 23 for the benefit of the Children’s Wish Foundation of Canada.
For more information on Caledon Equestrian Park and Equestrian Management Group, please visit
www.equiman.com.
The improvements and upgrades will be overseen by Equine Canada and TO2015 with John MacDonald Architect Inc., a local firm that was awarded the contract in January 2012 through a public tendering process led by the Town of Caledon. Construction is targeted to begin in fall 2012 with completion by the spring of 2014.
The participation of Caledon Equestrian Park in the Toronto 2015 Pan American Games will have a significant economic impact on the Town of Caledon. A study con- ducted by the Canadian Sport Tourism Associ- ation for the Town of Caledon found the annu- al economic impact of these improvements estimated at $15.1 million.
“I am very proud that Caledon will be part of the 2015 Pan American Games by host- ing equestrian events at our world-class Cale- don Equestrian Park,” said David Tilson, Member of Parliament (Dufferin–Caledon). “We are looking forward to welcoming ath- letes and spectators from across Canada and the Americas to Caledon in 2015.” “The ‘People’s Games’ will create jobs, support the community, and keep the local economy in Caledon on track for our children and grandchildren,” said Charles Sousa, Ontario Minister responsible for the Pan/Para- pan American Games.
“The Town of Caledon looks forward to working with the TO2015, its partners and ours, the Toronto and Region Conservation
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