Get Tested

From February to September 2009, VANOC will perform operational testing at various event locations, examining field of play, workforce, Games-time operations and Games-time volunteers. This is a good way to see some Olympic action, without breaking the bank.  Or you could use this as a pre-Olympic warmup for the hurdles you'll have to jump once the real Olympics arrive in Vancouver in 2010. 

You've missed your chance to see the bobsleigh and skeleton sport events (held at The Whistler Sliding Centre last week) but below are some of the remaining events.  For more info, including how to purchase tickets, visit www.vancouver2010.com.

FIS Snowboard World Cup
Date: February 12-15, 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, Vancouver

Hockey Canada Cup - Sledge Hockey
Date: February 24-March 1, 2009
Location: UBC Thunderbird Arena, Vancouver

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

World Junior Curling Championships
Date: March 5-15, 2009
Location: Vancouver Olympic Centre, 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

Hockey Canada Cup - Women's Hockey
Date: August 31-September 6, 2009
Location: UBC Thunderbird Arena and Canada Hockey Place, Vancouver

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