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Whistler Nordic Venue |
Location: Callaghan Valley
Distance from Whistler Olympic and Paralympic Village: 14 km
Venue Capacity: 12,000 in each of three stadiums
Elevation: 850 m - 910 m
Venue Description
The compact two square kilometre 2010 Winter Games core area includes three separate stadiums located about 500 metres apart. Approximately 14 kilometres of competition trails for cross-country (two separate five-kilometre loops) and biathlon (one four-kilometre loop) will be built in addition to eight kilometres of training trails. Two ski jumps (normal hill and large hill) will be visible by all visitors as they enter the venue. An additional 20 to 25 kilometres of recreational trails will cover spectacular cross-country ski terrain next to the 2010 Winter Games core area.
All the Paralympic cross country skiing and biathlon events will start and finish from the Olympic cross-country stadium and will use parts of the Olympic cross-country competition trails. Competition courses include a 5-kilometre course for the standing classes and a 3.75-kilometre course for the sit-ski classes. Several kilometres of training trails will be available near the competition courses. A temporary and portable 10-metre biathlon range will be set up in the stadium for the biathlon events.
Construction Update
The construction project involves the competition facilities as described above, technical sport buildings at each of the stadiums, sewer/water/power services, access roads, internal roads, parking lots, a day lodge and other related infrastructure facilities. Construction of the permanent elements of the nordic venue began in April 2005 and will be completed by Fall 2007. Temporary construction and facilities set-up will commence in Summer 2009.
Post-Games Use
The nordic venue will serve as a legacy for the enjoyment of local residents, visitors and athletes in a variety of ways from recreational uses to high performance sport.
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