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Richmond to host the 2010 Deaf Curling Championships
Hot off a very successful 17-day stint as a venue city for the 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games, Richmond is keyed up to host another elite sporting event.
From March 28 to April 3, the city will host the 31st Canadian Deaf Curling Championships at the Richmond Curling Club.
This annual event has been organized and supported by the BC Deaf Sports Federation in conjunction with the Canadian Deaf Curling Association.
There will be 10 Canadian teams competing in total, six men's teams and four women's teams.
Between 150 to 250 spectators are expected to attend from across Canada and the United States.
Stakes are high, as the winner will represent Canada in the Winter Deaflympics 2011 in High Tatras, Slovakia.
"This is a tremendous opportunity for these devoted athletes to represent Canada," says Cecilia Tung, chairwoman for the BC Deaf Sports Federation.
"The participating teams come from all across the country, so we expect to see many excited, animated fans cheering on their provincial team."
Richmond also hosted the championships in 2003 and Tung says the city was so successful at hosting seven years ago that the championships are back again in 2010.
"Everyone loves the club, the beauty of Richmond, and the friendliness of the local people.
"That's why they've chosen to have the championships held here again. They are excited and eager to come back to Richmond."
Tourism Richmond's director of sales Gayle Morris agrees.
"Richmond is a fantastic sport host destination, and our accessible venues, flat topography, and welcoming community make us particularly well suited for hosting disabled sporting events," says Morris.
"Our city is a one-stop shop with 26 international brand-name hotels, first-rate sporting venues including the spectacular Richmond Olympic Oval, and exciting post-event activities to entertain athletes and their families."
Curling fans can cheer on the athletes at the Richmond Curling Club from March 28 to April 3
There is a small admission fee, which allows visitors to have unlimited access to the club for the day.
More information, including details on participating teams, schedules, events, and sponsors, is available at Home page.
Hot off a very successful 17-day stint as a venue city for the 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games, Richmond is keyed up to host another elite sporting event.
From March 28 to April 3, the city will host the 31st Canadian Deaf Curling Championships at the Richmond Curling Club.
This annual event has been organized and supported by the BC Deaf Sports Federation in conjunction with the Canadian Deaf Curling Association.
There will be 10 Canadian teams competing in total, six men's teams and four women's teams.
Between 150 to 250 spectators are expected to attend from across Canada and the United States.
Stakes are high, as the winner will represent Canada in the Winter Deaflympics 2011 in High Tatras, Slovakia.
"This is a tremendous opportunity for these devoted athletes to represent Canada," says Cecilia Tung, chairwoman for the BC Deaf Sports Federation.
"The participating teams come from all across the country, so we expect to see many excited, animated fans cheering on their provincial team."
Richmond also hosted the championships in 2003 and Tung says the city was so successful at hosting seven years ago that the championships are back again in 2010.
"Everyone loves the club, the beauty of Richmond, and the friendliness of the local people.
"That's why they've chosen to have the championships held here again. They are excited and eager to come back to Richmond."
Tourism Richmond's director of sales Gayle Morris agrees.
"Richmond is a fantastic sport host destination, and our accessible venues, flat topography, and welcoming community make us particularly well suited for hosting disabled sporting events," says Morris.
"Our city is a one-stop shop with 26 international brand-name hotels, first-rate sporting venues including the spectacular Richmond Olympic Oval, and exciting post-event activities to entertain athletes and their families."
Curling fans can cheer on the athletes at the Richmond Curling Club from March 28 to April 3
There is a small admission fee, which allows visitors to have unlimited access to the club for the day.
More information, including details on participating teams, schedules, events, and sponsors, is available at Home page.
