The City of Mississauga in partnership with the Mississauga Sports Council, is inviting residents in Mississauga to a special tribute for Mississauga's 2012 London Olympians and Paralympians at Sports Day.

What: Residents are invited to a special tribute for 2012 London Olympians and Paralympians

Who: Mayor Hazel McCallion
Members of Council
2012 London Olympians and Paralympians: Katrina Cameron, Robyn Gayle, parents of Jonelle  Filigno, Curtis Thom, Tamara Steeves and Karen Van Nest
Past Mississauga Olympians

When: Saturday, September 29, 2012

Time: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Where: Hershey SportZone – Sports Complex (adjacent to the Hershey Centre)
5600 Rose Cherry Place, Mississauga

Program: Special tribute at 11:30 a.m. Refreshments, prizes and a showcase of the facility's programs, activities and exhibits.

For more information, visit mississauga.ca, sportsmississauga.org or contact the Mississauga Sports Council at 905-267-3536.

About Sports Day
Sports Day in Canada is a national celebration of sport at all levels. In the week leading up to
September 29, over a thousand organizations, schools, teams and towns will hold a blitz of
Sports Day in Canada events.

About Mississauga Sports Council
The Mississauga Sports Council is dedicated to the promotion and development of sports and
physical activity in Mississauga.

As Canada's sixth largest city, Mississauga is home to 741,000 residents and more than 54,000
businesses, including more than 60 Fortune 500 companies with Canadian head offices or
major divisional head offices. A diverse, progressive and award-winning municipality located on
the shores of Lake Ontario in the heart of the Greater Toronto Area, Mississauga is "Leading
Today for Tomorrow" by focussing on delivering services, implementing its Strategic Plan,
delivering value for money and maintaining infrastructure.

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Media Contact:
Baljit Seran
Public Affairs Consultant
City of Mississauga
905-615-3200 ext. 5053
baljit.seran@mississauga.ca
TTY: 905-896-5151