-- Three elite athletes to go head-to-head in fun, athletic challenges for charity of their choice -

TORONTO, July 24, 2017/CNW/ - To help launch the upcoming Rogers Cup event in Toronto, three of Canada'smarquee athletes - Genie Bouchard, Connor McDavid, and Aaron Sanchez- will compete against each other in fun, skill-testing challenges for a $5,000donation to the charity of their choice. The event will be hosted by Sportsnet's Evanka Osmakand Ken Reid.

What:

Rogers Cup 60 Second Scramble

When:

Wednesday, July 26

9:30 a.m. ET - media check-in opens

10:30 a.m. ET - competition begins

11 a.m. ET - cheque presentation and photo opportunity

11:05 a.m. ET - media scrum with all three athletes

*Note: Athletes will only be available as a group. No one-on-one media availabilities.

Where:

Kew Gardens Tennis Club

77 Kew Beach Ave. in Toronto

Parking options: Street parking on first-come, first-serve basis or reserved spots available at 1141 Eastern Ave.

*Note: In the event of rain, an alternate location will be communicated.

Who:

Genie Bouchard, Canada's No. 1 female tennis player

Connor McDavid, Edmonton Oilers captain & 2017 Hart Trophy winner

Aaron Sanchez, Toronto Blue Jays starting pitcher

SOURCE Rogers Media

For further information: For media access and to confirm attendance, please RSVP to Sarah.Grossman@rci.rogers.com or 416.509.9694

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