Columbus Coalition Against Family Violence


			FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE September 12, 2000 THIRD ANNUAL NEW ALBANY CLASSIC FEATURES TOP EQUESTRIANS, FAMILY ACTIVITIES Tickets Now on Sale for The New Albany Classic on Sept. 24th (New Albany) – New Albany will welcome some of North America's top-ranked equestrian athletes at a community event held in September to benefit agencies and programs that support victims of family violence. The third annual New Albany Classic Invitational Grand Prix benefiting the Columbus Coalition Against Family Violence will be held Sunday, September 24, 2000, at the home of Abigail and Les Wexner in New Albany. The Wexners are underwriting the Grand Prix and various activities for children and their families. The event begins at 10:00A.M. Welcoming ceremonies for the Grand Prix begin at 2:00P.M., and the competition starts at 2:30P.M. Several participants are former members for the U.S. Olympic equestrian team. The Classic is an American Horse Show Association sanctioned invitational that features North America's top professional riders, selected from the United States Equestrian Team computerized listing. Riders will compete for $50,000 in prize money and the winner will receive a one-year lease on a new car. This year, for the first time, the New Albany Classic will be televised on national television via the Fox Sports Network. Ticket Information Tickets for the Classic are available through the New Albany Classic website or by phone and must be purchased in advance. At the site, www.TheNewAlbanyClassic.com, guests may follow the Event Ticket link to print out a ticket form and return it by mail or fax with payment, made by check or credit card. Guests may also call (614) 889-6875 for tickets. For guests 17 and older, tickets are $25. Children 16 and younger, with an accompanying adult, will be admitted free. All proceeds from the Classic will go directly toward initiatives and programs providing shelter, counseling, support, education, outreach and advocacy for victims of family violence in Central Ohio. Children and families will find special activities and attractions at the Classic. An antique carousel, carriage rides, music, face painting, games, a dog agility exhibition, street performers, balloons and puppeteers are among the many highlights planned especially for family enjoyment. Experiencing its third successful year in 2000, The New Albany Classic Invitational Grand Prix is the anchor event to the community's Signature Series of events, which began in 1999. The New Albany Classic Signature Series is designed to bring the community together in neighborhood-based activities that appeal to diverse audiences. The series generates financial support or advocacy for organizations that improve the quality of life in Greater Central Ohio. Current Press Releases 2001 Press Releases 1999 Press Releases