VANCOUVER, Nov. 20 /CNW/ - The Vancouver Organizing Committee for the 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games (VANOC) will release details of the 2010 Olympic Torch Relay on Friday, November 21, including the national route -- proudly supported by the Government of Canada -- as well as how Canadians can apply to be torchbearers through Coca-Cola and RBC, the relay's presenting partners. Prior to the start of the official program, Chiefs from the Four Host First Nations will conduct a modified Salish witness ceremony to honour protocol and mark the significance of this milestone announcement.

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    When:     Friday, November 21 at 9:30 a.m. PST

    Where:    Kay Meek Centre
              1700 Mathers Avenue, West Vancouver, B.C.
              Media Entrance: through Inglewood Av. entrance at the back of
              the theatre

    Who:      The Hon. Gary Lunn, Minister of State (Sport) and M.P. (Saanich
              Gulf Islands);
              The Hon. Gordon Campbell, Premier of BC
              John Furlong, VANOC Chief Executive Officer
              Tewanee Joseph, Executive Director, Four Host First Nations
              Olympic Secretariat
              Nicola Kettlitz, General Manager, Coca-Cola Vancouver 2010
              Olympic Project Team;
              Graham MacLachlan, RBC Regional President, British Columbia;
              And Catriona LeMay Doan, Four time Olympian and multiple
              medalist, speed skating

    Logistical details:

    1) Credentials: On-site media registration and accreditation begins at
    8:45 a.m.
    Media are asked to bring their identification. A map of the centre's
    location is located online at
    www.kaymeekcentre.com/services/location_and_map.

    2) Teleconference: A "listen in" teleconference will be made available.
    The numbers are: 416.641.6126 or 1.866.696.5896 and participants are
    asked to quote "VANOC Press Conference" when they call.

    3) Interviews and filing rooms: Presenters will be available for scrums
    and one on one interviews upon the conclusion of the presentation. There
    will not be a formal question and answer session. Media will have access
    to a filing room with wireless Internet.

    4) Media materials and audio/video files: Extensive additional torch
    relay media materials, including maps, media releases, backgrounders and
    audio/video files providing region specific information will be available
    at the announcement and in the media centre at www.vancouver2010.com.

    5) Parking/Satellite Trucks
    Parking is located at the southside of the Kay Meek Centre. Limited
    parking is available for satellite trucks at the loading dock.
    Broadcasters who wish to set-up a satellite truck should contact
    Sébastien Théberge (contact info below) to arrange for early set-up.
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About VANOC

VANOC is responsible for the planning, organizing, financing and staging of the XXI Olympic Winter Games and the X Paralympic Winter Games in 2010. The 2010 Olympic Winter Games will be staged in Vancouver and Whistler from February 12 to 28, 2010. Vancouver and Whistler will host the Paralympic Winter Games from March 12 to 21, 2010.