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Subject: Squeaky & Shaw Launch Sports Lotto
Date: Wednesday, 27 February 2008
The Stars of new BingoLotto - Joe Pasquale and Suzanne Shaw - launched the exciting new Television Lottery game, BingoLotto on Tuesday 26th February 2008 at London's Trafalgar Square. As 20% of BingoLotto Gamecard sales will be going to good sporting causes, Joe and Suzanne were joined by approximately fifty representatives from various Sports Governing Bodies (all of whom are members of CCPR - Central Council of Physical Recreation). This included the Director of Snowsport England, Peter Stratton* representing all snowsports in England.
Sporting the new Inghams overseas ski wear Peter Stratton said "It was fascinating to see all the other disciplines in their full kit bringing colour and excitement to Trafalgar Square on a cold February morning. I was lucky enough to be kitted out in the new Inghams warm alpine outfit! Inghams are the main sponsor of Snowsport England's Grand Prix Series and will be supporting competitors across the country during one of England's premier sporting events. We hope this, along with BingoLotto's support, will help develop new talent and profile our current competitors".
Litsa Constantinou, Inghams CEO said, "It's fantastic to see support from a major investor at grass roots levels for the ski and snowboarding sportsmen and women. We are very proud of the achievements of the competitors and delighted with this additional financial support. With the Winter Olympics being held in two years time (2010) in Vancouver, Canada, we have a sporting chance of medals and this investment from BingoLotto will help champion this quest. As one of the official partners of the Snowsport England Grand Prix series, Inghams, in conjunction with the following ski regions; British Columbia, Sud Tyrol and Salzburgerland, are looking forward to cheering on the team"
Note to editors:
Inghams is the UK's leading Independent ski & snowboard tour operator, with over 70 years of experience in operating winter sports holidays. Their contribution will encourage youngsters to play an active role in snow sports. www.inghams.co.uk
Snowsport England, the National Governing Body responsible for snow sports in England; including Skiing, Snowboarding, Nordic, X-Country and Freestyle, are delighted to announce Inghams as their new title sponsor for the Grand Prix Dry Slope Series (2008 - 2010) plus the All England Championships. Snowsport England, with over 19,000 members, athletes and coaches who participate at many of the 73 artificial ski slopes across the country, welcomes this new partnership as a key to ensuring more people take part in the wide range of snow sports available, from complete beginners right up to the UK National Squad.
BingoLotto Gamecards are on sale now and Gamecard holders can watch the TV games and play bingo plus other games in real time from their living rooms to win some of the 100,000 prizes on offer each week including cars, holidays, flat screen TV's, a cash jackpot of up to £100,000 and much, much more! The game's entertaining mascot, Mr Bing, was at the heart of the spectacle providing an eye-catching centrepiece for the photo opportunity. BingoLotto will be hitting the airwaves on February 29th from 7-8pm, on entertainment channels Virgin1 (Freeview channel 20, Sky Channel 121 and Virgin Media Channel 122) and Challenge.
Winter Olympics - Canada's Pacific Gateway of Vancouver, British Columbia and the alpine resort of Whistler are gearing up to host the 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games, welcoming athletes and spectators from around the world. The City of Vancouver will be the location for freestyle, snowboarding and all ice sports events: hockey, figure skating, curling, speed skating, and short track speed skating. Whistler will be the venue city for alpine skiing, Nordic sports (cross country skiing, ski jumping and biathlon), sliding sports (bobsleigh, luge and skeleton) and Paralympic sports. On-going cultural activities featuring music, art, dance and theatre in both destinations will add to the energy and excitement, making this a once-in-a-lifetime experience for visitors. For more information visit www.vancouver2010.com.
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Wednesday, 27 February 2008
For further information or images please contact: Lynsey Devon Public Relations Manager
Tel: 020 8780 8813 or E mail: Lynsey.Devon@Inghams.co.uk
*Peter Stratton is also the owner/MD of travel industry recruitment company - Simpson Recruitment
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