Sport events
Sport events
Sport events – international competitions such as World Cups or World Championships – took place at the 2010 competition venues in Vancouver and Whistler during 2008, with the last event in the fall of 2009. Sport events provide VANOC with the opportunity to test Games-time operations, train potential Games-time volunteers and allow the Canadian public a chance to experience the 15 sport disciplines that will be showcased at the 2010 Winter Games – along with the athletes who will likely compete in 2010.
VANOC’s role in sport events
VANOC does not directly facilitate Sport Events; however, it plays a supportive role to the international sport federations that host Sport Events at Vancouver 2010 venues. Sport Events are an opportunity to test operations, train potential Games-time volunteers and ensure that the venues are up to world-class standards.
Upcoming sport event:
Hockey Canada Cup – Women’s Hockey
Date: August 31-September 6, 2009
Location: General Motors Place, Vancouver
Website: www.hockeycanada.ca
Past sport events 2008/09
ISU World Cup Short Track 2008/09
Date: October 24-26, 2008
Location: Pacific Coliseum, Vancouver
Website: www.vancouvershorttrack2008.comFIS Nordic Combined World Cup
Date: January 16-17, 2009
Location: Whistler Olympic Park, Whistler
Website: www.nordiccombined-vancouver.comFIS Cross-Country Skiing World Cup
Date: January 16-18, 2009
Location: Whistler Olympic Park, Whistler
Website: www.crosscountry-vancouver.comFIS Ski Jumping World Cup
Date: January 24-25, 2009
Location: Whistler Olympic Park, Whistler
Website: www.skijump-vancouver.comFIBT Bobsleigh & Skeleton World Cup
Date: February 5-7, 2009
Location: The Whistler Sliding Centre, Whistler
Website: www.whistlerbobsleighskeleton.comISU Four Continents Figure Skating Championships 2009
Date: February 2-8, 2009
Location: Pacific Coliseum, Vancouver
Website: www.fourcontinents2009.comFIS Freestyle World Cup
Date: February 5-7, 2009
Location: Cypress Mountain, West Vancouver
Website: http://www.freestyleski.ca/en/worldcups/2009/cypress/index.htmFIS Snowboard World Cup
Date: February 12-15, 2009
Location: Cypress Mountain, West Vancouver
Website: www.snowboardworldcup2009.comFIL Luge World Cup
Date: February 16-21, 2009
Location: The Whistler Sliding Centre, Whistler
Website: www.whistlerluge.comWCF World Wheelchair Curling Championship
Date: February 21-28, 2009
Location: Vancouver Paralympic Centre (Hillcrest/Nat Bailey Stadium Park), Vancouver
Website: www.wwhcc2009.comHockey Canada Cup – Sledge Hockey
Date: February 24-March 1, 2009
Location: UBC Thunderbird Arena, Vancouver
Website: www.hockeycanada.caIPC Cross-Country Skiing and Biathlon World Cup Final
Date: March 4-7, 2009
Location: Whistler Olympic Park, Whistler
Website: www.ipcnordic-vancouver.comWorld Junior Curling Championships
Date: March 5-15, 2009
Location: Vancouver Olympic Centre (Hillcrest/Nat Bailey Stadium Park), Vancouver
Website: www.wjcc2009.comIPC Alpine Skiing World Cup Finals
Date: March 9-14, 2009
Location: Whistler Creekside, Whistler
Website: www.ipcalpinefinals2009.comIBU Biathlon World Cup
Date: March 11-15, 2009
Location: Whistler Olympic Park
Website: www.biathlon-vancouver.comISU World Single Distances Speed Skating Championships
Date: March 12-15, 2009
Location: Richmond Olympic Oval, Richmond
Website: www.speedskatingrichmond2009.comHockey Canada Cup – Women’s Hockey
Date: August 31-September 6, 2009
Location: General Motors Place, Vancouver
Website: www.hockeycanada.ca
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