Foto’s Richmond Oval

Speedskating-online was in Richmond en heeft foto’s gemaakt van de in aanbouw zijnde Richmond Oval waar in 2010 tijdens de Olympische Winterspelen de langebaan schaatswedstrijden zullen plaatsvinden.

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Mascottes

Quatchi, Miga en Sumi. These are the names of the three critters who will meet and greet athletes, visitors, and fans in Vancouver and Whistler for the 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games.

Each of the creatures is distinct and special – both in personality and in appearance. One is big, gentle and shy . . . one is small, mischievous and outgoing . . . and one is a natural-born leader with a passion for protecting the environment. All three are mythical creatures with roots in local legend. One is a sasquatch. One is a sea-bear. And one is an animal guardian spirit. They are all, to say the least, unique.
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Miga is a young sea bear who lives in the ocean with her family pod, out past Vancouver Island near Tofino, British Columbia. Sea bears are part killer whale and part bear. Miga is part Kermode bear, a rare white bear that only lives in British Columbia.

Quatchi is a young sasquatch who comes from the mysterious forests of Canada. Quatchi is shy, but loves to explore new places and meet new friends. Although Quatchi loves all winter sports, he’s especially fond of hockey. He dreams of becoming a world-famous goalie.

Sumi is an animal spirit who lives in the mountains of British Columbia. Like many Canadians, Sumi’s background is drawn from many places. He wears the hat of the orca whale, flies with the wings of the mighty thunderbird and runs on the strong furry legs of the black bear.

More information can be found on the official website:

http://www.vancouver2010.com/mascots

Olympic tickets go on sale a year from now

The date of October 2008 will be on the minds of many. One year from today marks the start of the initial round of Canadian ticket sales for the 2010 Olympic Winter Games. In conjunction with today’s ticket program announcement, everything from when they will go on sale, to how to purchase them,  to the cost of tickets was unveiled.

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the Olympic Opening and Closing Ceremonies

For weeks, widespread speculation has surrounded the announcement of who would be named to the Vancouver 2010 Olympic Ceremonies Team. While this week’s announcement was met with excitement and enthusiasm, the speculation did not stop. Guesswork quickly turned to what the Opening and Closing Ceremonies will look like and who will be performing.

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Canada wereldkampioen ijshockey

Het is al even geleden maar van 27 april tot 13 mei vond het wereldkampioenschap ijshockey plaats in Rusland. Voor het eerst sinds 2004 heeft Canada de wereldtitel in het ijshockey veroverd. In de in Moskou gespeelde finale werd Finland met 4-2 verslagen. Rick Nash had met twee treffers een belangrijk aandeel in de Canadese zege. In totaal zijn de Canadezen nu 24 keer wereldkampioen geworden.

De strijd om de derde plaats werd gewonnen door Rusland. Het gastland was met 2-1 te sterk voor regerend wereldkampioen Zweden.

Morrison participating in MS bike tour

On June 9th 2007 Morrison is planning to take part in the MS Bike Tour, a two day 180 km trip from Airdrie to Olds and back to raise money for MS. Last year he raised just over $1000, this year he’s planning to raise at least $1250. Anyone interested in helping him reach this goal, see: MS bike tour

Canadian speed skater Crystal Phillips organizing team for MS bike tour

Canadian speed skater Crystal Phillips organizing team for MS Bike Tour
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After successfully organizing a team for the MS Bike Tour for the first time last year, Crystal Phillips is looking forward to making this year’s team an even bigger success. Diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis herself only a little over a year ago, the 21-year-old speed skater is determined to not let the disease get her down and hopes this Bike Tour, which is a two-day 180-km trip from Airdrie to Olds and back, will help build more awareness of MS and will help raise as much money as possible for MS research.
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Wotherspoon gaat door….

In het volgende artikel vertelt Jeremy Wotherspoon over wat hij dit laatste jaar gedaan heeft en wat zijn plannen voor de toekomst zijn.

Wotherspoon had bigger fish to fry this season

15 world championship medals

Canadian Speed Skaters show high Olympic promise with 15 World Championship medals

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Canada succesvol op eerste dag World Cup Finales Calgary

Canada heeft vrijdag een goede start gemaakt tijdens de World Cup Finales in de Olympic Oval in Calgary.

Op de 1000m eindigden 4 van de Canadese vrouwen bij de eerste 6, waarbij Christine Nesbitt en Kristina Groves respectievelijk 2 en 3 werden achter Ireen Wüst. Bij de heren slaagde Denny Morrison erin om met een nieuw baanrecord en Canadees record de eerste plek te bemachtigen op de 1000m.

‘’It’s pretty amazing,’’ said Morrison, 21, in his third season on the national team. ‘’We put a program together to peak for this part of the season and I’m so happy I’ve stuck with it.’’ (aldus de internetsite van Speed Skating Canada).

Voor de volledige uitslagenlijst van gisteren en lotingen voor vandaag klik hier