CALGARY (June 9, 2011) – Canadians have given tremendous supports to their Olympians over the decades and this Saturday, June 11th, Calgary based Olympian Swimmer Erica Morningstar and 2012 Olympic hopeful Katy Murdoch will be giving back to their community in supporting Calgarians to get fit during Fitnesspalooza.

Fitnesspalooza is an event organized by the Talisman Centre in Calgary and the CANfund foundation. It will showcase some of Calgary's top fitness instructors and elite athletes. Calgarians will be able to try out a very wide range of fitness classes with some of Canada’s top Olympians.

“I’m really looking forward to this event,” said Katy Murdoch, short course relay record holder. “The participants will be able to see what it is like to workout with world-class athletes while also supporting a great movement thru the CANfund.”

“My hope is that this event will encourage our community to stay fit while helping Canadian athletes get one step closer to their ultimate athletic goal,” added Murdoch.

“Calgary is an amazing city with potential to raise money for this great foundation (CANfund) so getting involved with this event is something I am extremely excited about,” said Erica Morningstar, 2008 Olympian and member of the 2011 World Championships team that will be competing in Shanghai this July.

“It’s a great way to meet people, give back to the community, as well as show people who you are and let them know a little bit about yourself and your sport.”

“I truly believe that nothing unites a country (or city) in a more positive manner then sport does,” added Morningstar. “This event will showcase many of Calgary's Olympic athletes just one year out of the next Olympic Games.”

GOAL for event
Currently there are only about 100 people signed up for the event and classes could potentially have 1000.

Yoga with Morningstar and Murdoch
Erica Morningstar is scheduled to take part in the Yoga class at 10-10:45 with Carolyn Connors, and Katy Murdoch will be attending several classes throughout the day.

2010 Olympic Gold Medalist Women's Hockey Carla MacLeod, 2010 Silver Medalist Helen Upperton Bobsleigh and 2011 World Champion Aerial Skiing Warren Shouldice will also be in the mix

Who can attend?
Anyone can attend if they are over the age of 14! All fitness levels are welcome! People sign up for 1 or up to 5 of the 16 classes offered.

For more details:
www.talismancentre.com/fitnesspalooza