THE 20TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE SEARS® STARS ON ICE® PRESENTED BY SAMSUNG® TOUR BRINGS CANADA’S GREATEST FIGURE SKATERS STRAIGHT FROM VANCOUVER DIRECTLY TO LONDON, ON AT THE JOHN LABATT CENTRE ON MAY 2, 2010
Canada’s Premier Figure Skating Production Welcomes the Country’s Best For An Exclusive One Day Only Performance
(Dec. 9, 2009 London, ON) – The Sears Stars on Ice Presented by Samsung Tour celebrates its 20th Anniversary in 2010, by bringing you Canada’s favourite skaters and a new generation of champions, the stars from Vancouver. On Sunday, May 2, 2010 this year’s highly anticipated production will visit London, ON at The John Labatt Centre delivering the nation’s greatest performers and competitors.
The Sears Stars on Ice Presented by Samsung Tour is proud to welcome Four-Time World Champion & Four-Time National Champion Kurt Browning. Kurt will be joined on the ice by the stars of Vancouver and medalists from the 2010 World Figure Skating Championships. “I am thrilled to once again be performing with the Sears Stars on Ice Presented by Samsung Tour, and in my 20th consecutive year with this amazing production. This year our country is lucky enough to host the 2010 Olympics, and I am really looking forward to continuing the excitement and to be sharing the ice with some of our nation’s most talented figure skaters,” said Browning.
The Sears Stars on Ice Presented by Samsung Tour, founded and produced by Olympic Gold Medalist Scott Hamilton, is one of the premier family entertainment events in Canada.
The 2010 Sears Stars on Ice Presented by Samsung performance in London at The John Labatt Centre will be on Sunday, May 2, 2010 with a performance at 4:00 p.m. TICKETS WILL GO ON SALE TO THE PUBLIC STARTING FRIDAY, DECEMBER 11th. Tickets start at $25, making the 2010 Sears Stars on Ice Presented by Samsung Tour one of our country’s most affordable family entertainment options. Group discounts are available for parties of 10 or more. Tickets can be purchased online at www.johnlabattcentre.com at the John Labatt Centre Box Office, Fanshawe College BizBooth, The Book Store at Western and Books Plus, or by phone at 1-866-455-2849. Please visit www.starsonice.ca for more info as well as exciting show announcements.
"The Sears Stars on Ice Presented by Samsung Tour is spectacular and showcases Canada's elite performers in an event that will appeal to adults and children alike. We are proud to be a part of such a high-quality production which brings the greatest figure skaters in Canada directly to their fans across the country.” – Dene Rogers, President & CEO, Sears Canada.
"As a strong supporter of Canadian sports, Samsung Canada is excited to be partnering with Sears to offer an awe-inspiring sports entertainment experience," said Benjamin Lee, President and CEO, Samsung Electronics Canada, Inc. "Both Samsung and the Stars on Ice figure skaters are all about high performance, precision and elegance, making this sponsorship a perfect pair."
About Sears Stars on Ice Presented By Samsung
Founded in 1986 by skating icon and Olympic Gold Medalist Scott Hamilton, the Stars on Ice tour originated in the United States. In 1991, the Stars on Ice Tour began to tour Canada and has now played more than 200 shows over two decades. Past Tour performers include Kurt Browning, Jamie Salé & David Pelletier, Kristi Yamaguchi and Elvis Stojko. In its 20th season, the Sears Stars on Ice Presented by Samsung Tour will bring quality family entertainment to 12 major Canadian markets this spring. Sears Stars on Ice Presented by Samsung is produced by IMG, the world’s premier Sports, Entertainment and Media Company. For more information about the tour, please visit www.starsonice.ca. Keep in touch with Sears Stars on Ice on Facebook: www.facebook.com/Stars-on-Ice and on Twitter: @searsstarsonice www.twitter.com/searsstarsonice.
About Sears Canada Sears Canada
is a multi-channel retailer with a network of 196 corporate stores, 195 dealer stores, 38 home improvement showrooms, over 1,800 catalogue merchandise pick-up locations, 108 Sears Travel offices and a nationwide home maintenance, repair, and installation network. The Company also publishes Canada’s most extensive general merchandise catalogue and offers shopping online at www.sears.ca.
Sears Canada est un détaillant à circuits multiples qui compte 196 magasins d’entreprise, 195 magasins-concessions, 38 salles d’exposition pour la rénovation du foyer, plus de 1 800 comptoirs de ramassage des commandes par catalogue, 108 agences de voyages Sears et un réseau national d’entretien, de réparation et d’installation. Sears Canada publie également le plus gros catalogue de marchandises diverses au Canada et exploite un site Web d’achat en ligne à www.sears.ca.
About Samsung Electronics Canada, Inc.
Samsung Electronics Canada, Inc. (SECA), a wholly owned subsidary of Samsung Electronics Co., markets a broad range of award-winning digital consumer electronics, information systems, telecommunications and home appliance products. SECA upholds Samsung’s mission to provide consumers with innovative digital convergence products that possess exceptional technology, quality, features, performance and value. The company oversees the Canadian operations of Samsung’s Consumer Electronics division, IT division, Home Appliance division and Wireless Terminals division.
Samsung has been a global TOP sponsor of the Olympic Games since 1997 and was a presenting sponsor of the Olympic Torch Relay from 2004 to 2008. Also through Samsung’s Four Seasons of Hope charity, Samsung helps athletes and celebrities raise funds for their respective charities, including the Wayne Gretzky Foundation in Canada. Samsung is alo a proud sponsor of Hockey Canada and is the official HDTV sponsor of the NFL. For customer service inquiries, please call 1-800-SAMSUNG (1-800-726-7864), and for more information, please visit www.samsung.com.
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