Tennis Canada partners with You Can Play to host its annual Pride Day at the National Bank Open presented by Rogers in Toronto during the day session on Tuesday, August 6
“OBN Pride Day is our way of showing our support for the 2SLGBTQ+ community in Canada and around the world,” said Karl Hale, Director of OBN Toronto. Equity, diversity and inclusion remain a priority for Tennis Canada, and hosting this activity is an important initiative for us. We would like to say a huge thank you to our partners and You Can Play for their incredible support of the community and our Pride celebration.”
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You Can Play, a project aimed at supporting and encouraging safe participation in sports, will be at OBN to celebrate inclusion. Fans can stop by the You Can Play booth at Sobeys Stadium during Pride Day to learn more about inclusion in sport. Last year, Jamie Murray, former world number one in men’s doubles and two-time Grand Slam tournament champion, took advantage of his visit to the kiosk to participate in a signing and photo session with fans. This year, visitors can expect a similar experience with a WTA Tour star.
“We are looking forward to Pride Day at the National Bank Open in Toronto,” said Kurt Weaver, Chief Operating Officer of You Can Play. This day offers considerable visibility to the LGBTQ+ community. We are grateful for Tennis Canada’s commitment to inclusion, and our partnership with the tournament helps us ensure tennis is a welcoming sport for all athletes, participants and fans, regardless of sexual orientation or background. gender identity. »
In addition to the You Can Play booth, there will be numerous Pride Day activities, including a ceremonial drawing by Andrew Matheson, Director of the Canadian Gay Open (CGO), and a You Can Play representative before the first and the second game. On site, the OBN mascots will be dressed in Pride colors, while a limited number of gifts will be distributed to fans on site.
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