Bobsleigh Canada Skeleton – WHISTLER, B.C.—The world’s fastest athletes on ice are back in Whistler to kick off the 2016-17 BMW IBSF World Cup bobsleigh and skeleton season at the Whistler Sliding

Centre, December 2-3.

The 2010 Olympic Track will play host to nearly 200 athletes, representing 25 countries from around the globe that will descend on Whistler Village for men’s and women’s skeleton and bobsleigh races.

The action will be fast and furious, the food delicious and non-stop fun for guests of all ages. Put on your red and white and cheer Team Canada on to the top of the podium.

Schedule:

Training November 28-December 1

World Cup Races:

December 2

2 p.m. – women’s skeleton

6 p.m.  – two-man bobsleigh

December 3

10 a.m. – men’s skeleton

2 p.m. – women’s bobsleigh

6 p.m. – four-man bobsleigh

Tickets:

Tickets for the Whistler event can be purchased for $10 now at www.whistlerslidingcentre.com, or in person at Guest Services at the Whistler Sliding Centre.  Children 12 and under are free.

Whistler Media Accreditation:

ALL media must RSVP to Chris Dornan at hpprchris@shaw.ca in advance of the event to receive media credentials for the World Cup. Media can pick up accreditation at Guest

Services before heading to the Media Centre.

Media Parking:

Limited parking will be made available for media in Lot 7 and 8. Media may also gain free access to the venue via the Excalibur Gondola.

For complete event information, please visit www.bobsleighcanadaskeleton.ca or www.whistlerslidingcentre.com

About Whistler Sport Legacies and the Whistler Sliding Centre

The Whistler Sliding Centre (WSC) is operated by Whistler Sport Legacies, a non-profit organization dedicated to grow sport at three venues: Whistler Olympic Park, the Whistler Sliding Centre, and the Whistler Athletes’ Centre.  Each facility plays a unique role in inspiring sport excellence for the benefit of athletes, residents, and visitors.  The WSC was the 2010 Olympic Winter Games venue for bobsleigh, skeleton, and luge competitions; and today, is a training and competition venue for sliding sport athletes of all levels.  For more information, visit whistlerslidingcentre.com

About Bobsleigh Canada Skeleton

Bobsleigh CANADA Skeleton is a non-profit organization and the national governing body for the sports of bobsleigh and skeleton in Canada. With the support of its valued corporate partners – Karbon, Driving Force and Conceptum Sport Logistics – along with the Government of Canada, Own the Podium and the Canadian Olympic Committee. Bobsleigh CANADA Skeleton develops Olympic and world champions. Please visit us at www.bobsleighcanadaskeleton.ca 

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FOR FURTHER INFORMATION:

World Cup Accreditation/Canadian Team Requests

Chris Dornan                                                          

Media and Public Relations

Bobsleigh Canada Skeleton

T: 403-620-8731