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!

FIL LUGE WORLD CUP

November 20–21, 2009
Canada Olympic Park, Calgary

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. 

For more information, visit Canadian Luge Association

FIS ALPINE WORLD CUPS

Nov 28 & 29, 2009 (Men’s Downhill and Super G)
Dec 5 & 6, 2009 (Women’s Downhill and Super G)
Lake Louise

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!

For more information, visit Winterstart World Cup

ISU WORLD CUP LONG TRACK SPEED SKATING

Dec 4–6, 2009
Olympic Oval, Calgary

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 more information, visit  Speed Skating Canada

CCA WORLD CUP CURLING , Tim Hortons Roar of the Rings

Dec 6–13, 2009
Rexall Place, Edmonton

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 Ferby 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

FIS FREESTYLE WORLD CUP

January 8–10, 2010
Canada Olympic Park, Calgary

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. 

For more information, visit Canadian Freestyle Ski Association

FIS SNOWBOARD HALF PIPE AND SLOPESTYLE WORLD CUPS

January 28–30, 2010
Canada Olympic Park, Calgary

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. 

For more information, visit Alberta Snowboarding

FIS CROSS COUNTRY WORLD CUP

Feb 5–6, 2010
Canmore Nordic Centre

Come see the athletes before they head across the border to the Vancouver 2010 Olympics. Maybe you’ll see the next Beckie Scott in the making!

For more information, visit Cross Country Canada