June 21, 2011 (Canmore, AB) – A medal-winning lineup of Canada’s Olympic and Paralympic athletes will gather with corporate Canada while teeing it up at Silvertip Golf Resort in Canmore, Alta., June 23 for the 4th Annual Right To Play Red BallCelebrity Golf Classic, presented by Samsung.

The Red Ball Celebrity Golf Classic will raise funds for Right To Play – an international humanitarian organization working to create a healthier and safer world for children through the power of sport and play. It is the second time the event has been sold out since two-time Olympic medallist and Western Canadian Senior Advisor for Right To Play, Beckie Scott, launched the event four years ago at the course minutes from the home training base for the nation’s Nordic athletes at the Canmore Nordic Centre.

“As Canadians we often take for granted how fortunate we are to have access to sport which plays such a critical role in our personal and social development” said Scott “This incredible gathering of Canadian role models will be used to celebrate their remarkable achievements in sport this year, while raising crucial awareness and funds in support of our Sport For Development and Peace projects in the most disadvantaged areas of the world. We look forward to once again celebrating the Red Ball Movement in Canmore.”

The celebration will officially kick-off on the driving range of Silvertip Golf Resort at 10:30 a.m. when some of Canada’s highest-profiled Olympic and Paralympic athletes, will participate in a unique closest-to-the-pin contest.

In addition to a wide-variety of on-course challenges and activities, the tournament will also feature extraordinary auction items, and music by one southern Alberta’s hottest bands – The Otherside.

A gala evening hosted by CBC’s Scott Russell.

Led by four-time Olympic gold medallist, Johann Koss, Right To Play is supported by an international team of more than 300 Olympic, Paralympic and professional athletes from more than 40 countries. Through sport and play programs Right To Play is empowering children and communities to look after themselves and each other.

Who: (30 Athletes Include)
– Beckie Scott – Cross-Country Skiing
– Kaillie Humphries – Bobsleigh
– Brian McKeever – Cross-Country Skiing
– Kyle Shewfelt – Gymnastics
– Alex Gough – Luge
– Robin McKeever – Cross-Country Skiing
– Jon Montgomery – Skeleton
– Cassie Campbell – Women’s Hockey

– Sara Renner – Cross-Country Skiing
– Helen Upperton – Bobsleigh
– Lyndon Rush – Bobsleigh
– Warren Shouldice – Freestyle Skiing
– Mellisa Hollingsworth – Skeleton
– Jeff Pain – Skeleton
– Emily Brydon – Alpine Skiing
– Thomas Grandi – Alpine Skiing

Where: Silvertip Golf Resort, Canmore, Alta.
When: June 23, 2010

Schedule:
– 9 a.m. Registration – Athlete Media Interviews Begin
– 10:30 a.m. Athlete Introductions – Media Photo Op
– 11 a.m. Golf
– 4 p.m. Cocktail Reception
– 5 p.m. Dinner and Live Auction