October 21, 2008 (Vancouver, BC) – Sport events are international competitions, such as World Cups or World Championships, that will take place at the 2010 competition venues in Vancouver and Whistler in 2008 and early 2009. They 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.

Sport Events 2008/09

– ISU World Cup Short Track 2008/09
Date: October 24-26, 2008
Location: Pacific Coliseum, Vancouver

– FIS Nordic Combined World Cup
Date: January 16-17, 2009
Location: Whistler Olympic Park, Whistler

– FIS Cross-Country Skiing World Cup
Date: January 16-18, 2009
Location: Whistler Olympic Park, Whistler

– FIS Ski Jumping World Cup
Date: January 24-25, 2009
Location: Whistler Olympic Park, Whistler

– FIBT Bobsleigh & Skeleton World Cup
Date: February 2-7, 2009
Location: The Whistler Sliding Centre, Whistler

– ISU Four Continents Figure Skating Championships 2009
Date: February 2-8, 2009
Location: Pacific Coliseum, Vancouver

– FIS Freestyle World Cup
Date: February 5-7, 2009
Location: Cypress Mountain, West Vancouver

– FIS Snowboard World Cup
Date: February 13-15, 2009
Location: Cypress Mountain, West Vancouver

– FIL Luge World Cup
Date: February 16-21, 2009
Location: The Whistler Sliding Centre, Whistler

– WCF World Wheelchair Curling Championship
Date: February 21-28, 2009
Location: Vancouver Paralympic Centre (Hillcrest/Nat Bailey Stadium
Park), Vancouver

– IPC Ice Sledge Hockey Four Nations Tournament
Date: February 23-March 1, 2009
Location: UBC Thunderbird Arena, Vancouver

– IPC Cross-Country Skiing and Biathlon World Cup Final
Date: March 4-7, 2009
Location: Whistler Olympic Park, Whistler

– World Junior Curling Championships
Date: March 5-15, 2009
Location: Vancouver Olympic Centre (Hillcrest/Nat Bailey Stadium
Park), Vancouver

– IPC Alpine Skiing World Cup Finals
Date: March 9-14, 2009
Location: Whistler Creekside, Whistler

– IBU Biathlon World Cup
Date: March 11-15, 2009
Location: Whistler Olympic Park

– ISU World Single Distances Speed Skating Championships
Date: March 12-15, 2009
Location: Richmond Olympic Oval, Richmond

– IIHF Women’s Four Nation Tournament (Men’s Four Teams Exhibition)
Date: August 31-September 6, 2009
Location: UBC Thunderbird Arena and Canada Hockey Place, Vancouver