FIBT Bobsleigh & Skeleton World Cup

Bobsleigh Canada Skeleton is hosting the 2012 FIBT Viessmann Bobsleigh & Skeleton World Cup at the Whistler Sliding Centre on February 2nd,3rd, and 4th, 2012.

Come out and feel the Thunder!

Onsite Amenities

Check out the Festival Area in the Lower Loop of the track for great eats:

• Chili tank - veggie, chicken, and beef chilli & cold drinks
• Pat’s Pulled Pork - pulled pork & hot drinks
• Transylvania Fresh- chicken and vegetarian Thai curry on rice, snacks, sweet treats,  drinks
• Maples Sugar Shack - maple syrup treats
• Black’s Pub - beer
• West Best Coffee - coffee, hot chocolate, mochas, hot cider, fresh cookies

Make sure to stick around for the Fireworks after the medal ceremonies each night!

Competition Schedule

Thursday February 2nd

3:00 pm- FIBT World Cup Women's Skeleton Race (Heat #1)

4:30 pm- FIBT World Cup Women's Skeleton Race (Heat #2) ...televised LIVE on SportsNet!

6:30 pm- FIBT World Cup Women's Bobsleigh Race (Heat #1)

8:00 pm- FIBT World Cup Women's Bobsleigh Race (Heat #2) 

Friday February 3rd

3:00 pm- FIBT World Cup Men's Skeleton Race (Heat #1)

4:30 pm- FIBT World Cup Men's Skeleton Race (Heat #2) ...televised LIVE on SportsNet!

6:30 pm- FIBT World Cup Men's 2-Man Bobsleigh Race (Heat #1)

8:00 pm- FIBT World Cup Men's 2-Man Bobsleigh Race (Heat #2) 

Saturday February 4th

4:00 pm- FIBT World Cup 4-Man Bobsleigh Race (Heat #1)

5:30 pm- FIBT World Cup 4- Man Bobsleigh Race (Heat #2) ...televised LIVE on SportsNet!

$10 tickets are available online at: www.whistler.com or in-person at the Visitor Centre.

Parking

We recommend taking the Excalibur Gondola up from the Village, then walk across Lot 7 and follow the lights through Canadian Snowmobile's base area to the Sliding Centre.  No parking on-site at the Whistler Sliding Centre, and very limited parking in Lot 7 & 8 on Blackcomb. 

Media Requests

Accreditation and WC Event Media Lead:
Chris Dornan
281-703-4394
hpprchris@comcast.net

Whistler Sliding Centre Media Contact:
Randy Clegg
604-209-0611
rclegg@shaw.ca

More Information

For more information on Bobsleigh and Skeleton sliding sports please visit:

Bobsleigh Canada Skeleton: www.bobsleigh.ca

International Federation for Bobsleigh and Skeleton: www.fibt.com

Volunteer Opportunities

All volunteers will receive a meal voucher for each shift that is worked, PLUS official event merchandise!  If you or anyone you know is interested please click on the attached flat sheet for more details.