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Whistler Sliding Centre |
Location: Blackcomb Mountain
Distance from Whistler Olympic and Paralympic Village: 10 km
Venue Capacity: 12,000
Elevation: 935 m (top) - 785 m (bottom)
Venue Description
Located on Blackcomb Mountain in the resort of Whistler, the new sliding track is integrated into Whistler's long-term resort development plan. The Whistler Sliding Centre will be an excellent site to showcase sliding sports to the public. Its location near several of the resort's world-class hotels will attract many tourists, providing a sustainable revenue stream towards the Centre's long-term operations.
Construction Update
The project features construction of a new 1,450 m concrete sliding track, refrigeration facilities and access road. Construction began in June 2005 with the track slated for completion in Winter (December) 2007.
Post-Games Use
The Centre will be operated under the direction of the Whistler Legacy Society, supported by an endowment trust that was established by the federal and provincial governments as part of their 2010 Winter Games venues investment. This high-performance competition centre, located in the heart of the Whistler/Blackcomb resort, will introduce sliding sports to the area’s many visitors.
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