And the Winners Are... The National Arts Centre congratulates the National Champions of the 27th season of the Canadian Improv Games
April 22, 2004 -
Ottawa -- Tonight, in front of a packed audience of extremely enthusiastic fans, supporters and peers, and at the end of a week of National Semi-Finals, the champions of the National Finals of the Canadian Improv Games 2004 were declared. The National Arts Centre is delighted to add its congratulations to those of the thousands of fans across the country who couldn’t be in Ottawa tonight. Congratulations Handsworth Secondary School from North Vancouver, British Columbia!!!!!
This 27th season of Canadian Improv Games has been another wonderful success for the Canadian Improv Games and the NAC would like recognize the hard work and talent of each and every one of the teams that competed this year, and in particular the 20 dedicated teams from Victoria, BC to St. John’s, Nfld., whose wit and skill won them a place in the National Semi-Finals. In addition, the NAC salutes the parents, teachers and many volunteer coaches and supporters whose enthusiasm, drive and generosity ensure that the Canadian Improv Games continues to have a uniquely positive and rewarding impact on the lives of young people across the country, by teaching life skills, endowing self-esteem and enabling young people to form strong friendships and team spirit in a stimulating, caring and above all fun environment.
The Final results for the 27th season of the Canadian Improv Games National Finals are:
1st place Handsworth Secondary School, North Vancouver, BC
2nd place Orangeville District Secondary School, Toronto, ON
3rd place Westwood Community High School, Fort McMurray, AB
4th place Miller Comprehensive High School, Regina, SK
5th place Oakville Trafalgar Secondary School, Toronto, ON
Every single team a winner! Well done and see you next year!!
For more information, please contact:
Laura Denker
Publicity and Media Relations Coordinator
National Arts Centre English Theatre
(613) 947-7000 ext. 389
ldenker@nac-cna.ca
Alistair Cook
National Director of the Canadian Improv Games
(604) 727-3286
alistairsoffice@shaw.com