Get an up-close look at some of Canada's toughest bulls and most daring riders at VIP Corral Party
OTTAWA, ONTARIO--(Marketwire - Jan. 11, 2012) -
Who: As riders prepare to duel each other and battle against some of the toughest bulls in Canada, members of the media are invited to interview the riders, capture video and join the VIP Corral Party.
When: Saturday, Jan. 14, from 5 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
What: PBR photo, video and interview opportunities include:
5 p.m. to 7 p.m. - Thirty of Canada's most daring riders will be available for interviews at Scotiabank Place.
5:15 p.m. to 6:15 p.m. - VIP Corral Party, when members of the media and fans can walk on the dirt at Scotiabank Place, see 40 of the toughest bulls in Canada up close and have the opportunity to meet PBR superstars.
7:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. - Members of the media are invited to cover the first stop of the Canadian Cup Series live from Scotiabank Place.
Riders will also be available for interviews by appointment on Friday, Jan. 13, at Scotiabank Place or in-studio at your location.
Where: Scotiabank Place Gate 3. Parking available in Lot 4.
Additional details: The Professional Bull Riders (PBR) Canadian Cup Series returns to Scotiabank Place on Saturday, Jan. 14, for the first stop on the 2012 tour. Last year, Australian Brett Hanrahan won his first PBR Cup Series event in Ottawa. See who will make history this year, when top competitors in Canada and the world battle to see who can tame some of the country's toughest bulls.
Tickets can be purchased by phone at 613-599-FANS (3267) or 1-877-788-FANS (3267); in person at The Sens Store at Carlingwood Mall and Place d'Orléans; any Ottawa Sports Experts location, Les Galeries de Hull and at the Scotiabank Place box office. Order online atwww.capitaltickets.ca. Ticket prices are $20, $30, $45 and $60; reserved seating (plus FMF and service charges).
Prize money earned at Canadian events count toward qualifying for the elite PBR Canadian Cup National Finals. The bull rider with the most points at the end of year will be crowned the PBR Canadian National Champion. Money won at all Canadian events also counts toward qualifying on the PBR Built Ford Tough Series tour. Upon conclusion of the Canadian regular season, the top-ranked rider will go on to compete and represent Canada at the prestigious PBR Built Ford Tough World Finals in Las Vegas. For more information on PBR Canada, visitwww.pbrcanada.com.
Contact Information
- Amanda Nigh, Scotiabank Place
nigha@ottawasenators.com
(613) 599-0261
Kelly Hess Goldman, Professional Bull Riders
kellygoldman@comcast.net
(773) 338-0335
