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Hôtel Universel Québec named presenting sponsor of the 2019 U Men’s Championship

February 1, 2019

TORONTO / CITY – is pleased to announce Hôtel Universel Québec as the presenting sponsor of the 2019 U SPORTS Men’s Volleyball Championship.

A proud supporter of the Université Laval’s Rouge et Or athletics program for several years, Hôtel Universel Québec will partner for this year’s year national tournament, scheduled for Mar. 15-17, 2019, at PEPS. It will mark the 12th time the Rouge et Or have hosted the event, and first since 2013 when they won the national championship on home court.

“As the official presenter of the event, we are pleased to support the Rouge et Or men’s volleyball team,” said Mrs. Manon Fortin, Director of Operations at Hôtel Universel Québec. “The Hôtel Universel Québec is proud to support the Rouge et Or and all its student-athletes who demonstrate such discipline and perseverance to successfully combine academic success and sports. We wish great success to all student-athletes who will take part in the championship.”

Hôtel Universel Québec was also the presenting sponsor for the U SPORTS Women’s Volleyball Championship last year, as well as the Rouge et Or athletic banquet from 2013 to 2017. The establishment, located just steps away from PEPS, inaugurated the Rouge et Or suite in January 2016, a room that bears the colours of the program. A significant portion of the revenues generated by the rental of the suite goes towards the Rouge et Or Fund, which provides scholarships to student-athletes in Université Laval’s athletics program.

“We are excited to have Hôtel Universel Québec back as presenting sponsor for a U SPORTS Volleyball Championship,” said U SPORTS President and CEO Graham Brown. “Hôtel Universel Québec has reaffirmed its support for a second straight year, demonstrating a commitment to our student-athletes, fans and Université Laval. We are already looking forward to first serve in March and continuing a terrific partnership.”

About Hôtel Universel Québec

The Hôtel Universel Québec is located a few steps from Université Laval and the PEPS, with 182 rooms and suites, including a suite in the colours of the Rouge et Or. With all the services offered and its ideal location, it is a destination of choice for athletes competing in the city of Quebec or for families of players.

About U SPORTS

U SPORTS is the national brand for university sports in Canada. Every year, close to 20,000 student- athletes and 700 coaches from 56 universities vie for 21 national championships in 12 different sports. U SPORTS also provides higher performance international opportunities for Canadian student-athletes at Winter and Summer Universiades, as well as numerous World University Championships. For further information, visit USPORTS.ca or follow us on:

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For further information, please contact:

Ken Saint-Eloy Stéphane Jobin Senior Manager, Sports Information Marketing and Communications Université Laval U SPORTS Off: 418-656-5292 Cell: 647-871-7595 Cell: 418-572-7325 [email protected] [email protected]

Alan Hudes Coordinator, Communications U SPORTS Off: 905-508-3000 ext. 242 Cell: 647-991-5343 [email protected]