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Richmond Oval |
 The Richmond Oval is a new facility being built for the
2010 Winter Games by the The City of Richmond.The Oval is located on the banks of the
Fraser River, in the northwest corner of Richmond, it is across the river from
Vancouver International Airport and near the Richmond city centre. |
Richmond Oval Olympic Events
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| The Richmond Oval will be an outstanding theatre for sport with a new 400-metre
track housed in a 33,750-square-metre facility and a capacity to hold 6,832.
 Events taking place at Richmond Oval
Speed Skating
10,000 m Men
1,000 m Men, Ladies
1,500 m Men, Ladies
3,000 m Ladies
5,000 m Men, Ladies
500 m Men, Ladies
Team pursuit Men, Ladies
Speed skating events run from the first to the last day of the Olympic
calendar.
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Richmond Oval Legacy
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After the Games, the Oval will become an international
centre of excellence for sports and wellness. The Oval’s flexible design will
allow it to be used for a variety of sport and community functions. The Oval
will be the centrepiece of a major new urban waterfront neighbourhood featuring
the multi-use facility an provide an active venue that harmoniously brings
together summer and winter sports, recreation, culture, business and environment
in one pristine location
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Richmond Oval and Multiplex Facility
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Sports, Fitness & Athletics
Sports and athletic programs at the Richmond Oval are an opportunity for people
of all ages to lead healthy, active lives and take enjoy the social nature of
group sports. A variety of programs are available for all age groups and
abilities.
Public Skating
Public Speed Skating
Skating Lessons
Club Speed Skating
4 premium gymnasiums offering Badminton, Volleyball, Basketball and Futsal,
along with world class fitness facilities and programs.
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Richmond Oval Location
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The Richmond Oval is located at 6111 River Road in the City
of Richmond, immediately south of the City of Vancouver.
The site
borders the Middle Arm of the Fraser River and lies between the No. 2 Road and Dinsmore Bridges |
| Richmond Oval
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