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VENUE DESCRIPTIONThe Canada Post Freestyle Grand Prix at Canada Olympic Park, presented by Ernst & Young, is the 2nd Canadian stop on the 2010-2011 FIS Freestyle Ski World Cup Tour and will be held January 27-29, 2011 at WinSport Canada’s Canada Olympic Park in Calgary, Alberta.
The best Freestyle Skiers in the world return to Winsport Canada's Canada Olympic Park this January after 20 years. This will be the first FIS Freestyle World Cup in aerials and moguls on the new year - and one of the final qualification events for the Vancouver 2010 Olympic Winter Games.
Friday and Saturday night will be especially dramatic as back to back mogul events will be held under the lights; and Sunday afternoon will feature the thrills of aerials.
Canada Olympic Park
WinSport Canada’s Canada Olympic Park was home to Freestyle Skiing during the 1988 Olympic Winter Games and is now a world-class training facility for Freestyle Skiing as well as Snowboarding, Bobsleigh, Luge and Skeleton situated within the city limits of Calgary, Alberta.
From the beginner to the high performance athlete, Canada Olympic Park offers the best winter training and family fun experience in Calgary.
COP is a world leader in introducing people of all ages to winter sport with access to a variety of activities in one great location. Our Discover Skiing and Snowboarding programs can help anyone develop the skills they need to have a lifetime of fun on the slopes.
With experienced pros and the only superpipe in Canada within city limits, COP is a great place for advanced skiers and snowboarders to sharpen their skills and enjoy winter sports without leaving the city.
Many of Canada's national winter sport organizations also call COP home. Don't be surprised if you end up working your way down the hill beside World Cup level athletes and Olympians.
COP is the perfect answer to fitting winter sports into a busy personal or family schedule. With so many affordable activities close to home there's no excuse not to learn or experience the best this winter has to offer.
Alberta
The Province of Alberta is home to some of the best skiing in Canada. Skiing in the Canadian Rocky Mountains is an unforgettable experience with dramatic mountain vistas, dry powder and thousands of hectares of terrain for all levels of skiers. A vacation in Alberta during the winter is the perfect get away for the avid skier seeking challenging terrain, the couple looking for a luxurious get away or a family enjoying a fun filled vacation in the Banff or Jasper National Parks.
Moguls Length - 219m Width - 22m Pitch - 27-degrees (steepest section = 34-degrees)
Aerials Inrun - 56m @ 25-degrees Table - 24m @ 0-degrees, 25m wide Landing Hill - 31m @ 38-degrees Outrun - 30m @ 0-degrees
For more information, please visit www.travelalberta.com or www.visitcalgary.com. |