Events
Events
Athletes from around the world will arrive in Alberta this winter to compete for coveted spots in the 2010 Olympics. Don't miss these events!
| VIESSMANN LUGE WORLD CUP | |
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November 20-21, 2009
Canada Olympic Park, Calgary |
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Downhill sledding taken to the extreme! Albertans make up over half of both the men's and women's teams, so go cheer on some locals. If you cheer loud enough, maybe they'll bring home Canada's first Olympic medal in luge in February.
Admission is FREE For more information, visit Canadian Luge Association Remember - Wear Red and Support Canada's Athletes |
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| BOMBARDIER PRESENTS LAKE LOUISE WINTERSTART WORLD CUP | |
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November 28 & 29, 2009 (Men's Downhill and Super G) December 5 & 6, 2009 (Women's Downhill and Super G) Lake Louise |
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The men's and women's World Cup Alpine events take place back-to-back over two weekends. After the races, the Winterstart Festival in Banff and Lake Louise brings some extra energy to the mountain with two weekends of fun!
Admission is FREE For more information, visit Winterstart World Cup Remember - Wear Red and Support Canada's Athletes |
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| ESSENT ISU SPEED SKATING WORLD CUP | |
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December 4-6, 2009
Olympic Oval, Calgary |
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Come see if Cindy Klassen, who trains in Calgary, can collect a few more medals at home to add to her collection before the Vancouver 2010 games. On the men's side, see how Albertans Steven Elm and Jamie Gregg compete with a home ice advantage! Tickets available at Ticketmaster.
For tickets and more information, visit Speed Skating Canada Remember - Wear Red and Support Canada's Athletes |
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| CCA WORLD CUP CURLING , Tim Hortons Roar of the Rings | |
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December 6-13, 2009
Rexall Place, Edmonton |
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The Tim Hortons Roar of the Rings in Edmonton will determine which men's and women's teams
will represent Canada for the Vancouver 2010 Olympics. Kevin Martin and Randy Ferbey will
compete in front of a hometown crowd, while Cheryl Bernard will make the trip north from Calgary. Tickets available at Ticketmaster. For more information, visit the Canadian Curling Association Remember - Wear Red and Support Canada's Athletes |
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| CANADA POST FREESTYLE GRAND PRIX AND FIS WORLD CUP PRESENTED BY ERNST AND YOUNG | |
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January 8-10, 2010
Canada Olympic Park, Calgary |
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Did you know that freestyle skiing made its debut as a demonstration sport during the 1988 Olympics in Calgary? Check out the air time some of the athletes get as they compete in moguls, double moguls and aerial events.
Admission is FREE For more information, visit Canadian Freestyle Ski Association Remember - Wear Red and Support Canada's Athletes |
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| LG SNOWBOARD FIS WORLD CUP | |
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January 28-30, 2010
Canada Olympic Park, Calgary |
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The World Cup Half Pipe competition and the first ever World Cup Slopestyle event will make the end of January an exciting time in Alberta.
Admission is FREE For more information, visit Alberta Snowboarding Remember - Wear Red and Support Canada's Athletes |
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| VIESSMANN CROSS-COUNTRY FIS WORLD CUP | |
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February 5-6, 2010
Canmore Nordic Centre Provincial Park, Alberta |
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Come see the athletes before they head across the border to the 2010 Olympic Winter Games. Maybe you�ll see the next Beckie Scott in the making!
Admission is FREE For more information, visit the official event site. Remember - Wear Red and Support Canada's Athletes |
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