/Parapan Am Games Organizing Committee (TO2015) is releasing

small blocks of new tickets to the most high-demand events.

To date, spectators have snapped up about three-quarters of

a million tickets to the Games, and more than 100 Pan Am events

— including almost 75 medal events — are fully sold out, giving

hometown athletes the largest cheering section possible.

“Racing in front of a home crowd gives us a huge benefit

over our competitors: not only seeing that red and white,

but hearing the roar of the crowd can really help you push

through the pain you feel at the end of your race,” said Canadian

Olympic silver and bronze medallist, swimming, Ryan Cochrane.

“It’s a humbling and exciting time to be an athlete in Canada, and

swimming in front of a sold-out crowd at home is an experience

I’m absolutely looking forward to.”

With preparations for the Games nearing completion, TO2015 is

ready to release small blocks of previously unavailable tickets for

many of the highest demand events, including the Opening Ceremony,

equestrian, basketball, football, diving and athletics – track and field.

All new blocks of tickets will be released on Monday, July 6 at 11 a.m.

(ET), and will be available at TORONTO2015.org/tickets.

“We’re very excited to finally be able to release these tickets to

the public and we expect them to go fast,” said Saäd Rafi, chief

executive officer, TO2015. “This is the first time some of these

events have been available since September 2014. As expected,

we’re selling more tickets every day as we get closer to the Games.

This is a great opportunity to see some high-demand events.”

Typically in multi-sport Games, organizers hold back tickets

until the number of athletes and officials attending the competition

is confirmed, to accommodate potential seating adjustments and

ensure good sight lines.

Once the final blocks of tickets are sold, these events will likely

not be available again. The number of tickets released in each

sport is very limited, so purchasers who hope to snap them up

should purchase as soon as possible.

Integrated tickets: Every event ticket will allow the holder to

access transit on the day of the event.

Affordable pricing: Tickets start at just $20, with 75 per cent

of tickets priced $45 and under.

Half-price tickets for persons under 16 years of age, or 65

and over: Tickets will be offered at a 50 per cent discount —

some will start at $10. The number of discounted tickets is

limited, so buy early.

Easy options for buying: Tickets can be purchased online

at TORONTO2015.org/tickets or at 1.855.726.2015 and

internationally at 1.949.333.4824.