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2010 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games Bilingual Experience

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 11:26:09 PST

Vancouver 2010 promises bilingual experience so all Canadians can share in excitement of Vancouver 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games.

2010 Paralympic Winter Games School Activities and Lesson Plans

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 16:11:24 PST

Canadian Paralympic Committee invites schools to join in the Paralympic Spirit. With five months to go until the opening of the 2010 Paralympic Winter Games, and on the occasion of Paralympic School Week, the Canadian Paralympic Committee (CPC) is encouraging teachers and students across the country to show their support for Paralympic Team Canada.

Princess Royal Unveils New Home of British Olympic and Paralympic Sport

Wed, 21 Oct 2009 12:12:05 PST

An exciting new chapter in the history of British sport officially commenced today as British Olympic Association President Her Royal Highness The Princess Royal officially opened the new home of British Olympic and Paralympic sport in a ceremony attended by representatives from British Olympic and Paralympic sport, athletes and London 2012 partners.

2016 Paralympic Games to be Held in Rio de Janeiro

Sat, 03 Oct 2009 11:38:43 PST

Following three rounds of voting by eligible IOC members, Rio de Janeiro eventually triumphed by taking 66 votes from a possible 98. Other Candidate cities competing for the right to host the 2016 Games were Chicago (United States), Tokyo (Japan) and Madrid (Spain).

Jerry Johnston Awarded IPC Paralympic Order for 2009

Thu, 24 Sep 2009 10:50:59 PST

The Canadian Paralympic Committee extends congratulations to Canadian Jerry Johnston, an advocate of skiing for persons with a disability. Mr. Johnston has received the Paralympic Order for 2009 from the International Paralympic Committee (IPC).

Volunteers Needed for 2010 Paralympics Opening, Closing Ceremonies

Tue, 15 Sep 2009 12:08:59 PST

Organizers of the 2010 Paralympic Winter Games have put out a call for 5,000 volunteers for the opening and closing ceremonies.

Opening and Closing Ceremonies of Vancouver 2010 Paralympic Winter Games

Tue, 01 Sep 2009 13:46:54 PST

Fifteen Canadians with expertise in costumes, lighting, music, and stage direction are joining the creative team tasked with orchestrating the magical and awe-inspiring moments celebrating the dramatic achievements of Paralympians at the Opening and Closing Ceremonies of the Vancouver 2010 Paralympic Winter Games.

2010 Winter Olympic and Paralympic Competition Venues

Wed, 05 Aug 2009 19:00:12 PST

Article examines some of the venues for the 2010 Winter Olympic and Paralympic games in Canada. Includes post games usage of venues and stadiums.

International Paralympic Day in Vancouver

Sat, 11 Jul 2009 11:33:40 PST

On the eve of International Paralympic Day, and with exactly eight months to go before the start of the Vancouver 2010 Paralympic Winter Games, the Canadian Paralympic Committee (CPC) hosted a dramatic display of Paralympic sport, against the backdrop of Vancouver's urban skyline.

U.S. Paralympic 2009 Amazing Awards

Tue, 21 Apr 2009 15:59:40 PST

U.S. Paralympics presented its annual "Amazing Awards" to key contributors in the national Paralympic movement at the 2009 Developing Amazing Leaders Paralympic Conference, April 17-20.

Anna Parisi Communications Chief - Canadian Paralympic Committee

Sat, 18 Apr 2009 09:43:16 PST

The Canadian Paralympic Committee (CPC) today announced Anna Parisi as its Communications Chief. Based in the Canadian Paralympic Committee offices in Vancouver, Ms. Parisi will oversee all internal and external communications activities and programs, along with branding and strategic planning to help raise the profile of Paralympic athletes, sports and the Paralympic Movement in Canada.

Inclusion of Female Athletes in Vancouver 2010 Paralympics Ice Sledge Hockey

Sat, 04 Apr 2009 12:15:37 PST

Responding to the request of the nations widely and regularly practising the sport of Ice Sledge Hockey, the International Paralympic Committee (IPC) Governing Board has approved an entry provision to allow qualified teams for the Vancouver 2010 Paralympic Winter Games to enter female athletes to their roster should they wish.

Sochi 2014 Winter Games on Track

Sun, 29 Mar 2009 15:19:42 PST

Sochi 2014 is fully on-track to deliver the highest quality facilities for athletes and officials and is about to embark on the second phase: the construction of the venues.

Flight Centre Launches Accessible Travel Division with Canadian Paralympic Committee Partnership

Wed, 25 Mar 2009 19:53:06 PST

Travel retailer Flight Centre is pleased to announce it has entered into an exclusive partnership with the Canadian Paralympic Committee, demonstrating its commitment to making travel accessible to everyone.

Sochi 2014 Reports on Winter Games Progress

Tue, 24 Mar 2009 11:49:40 PST

The President and CEO of the Sochi 2014 Organizing Committee, Dmitry Chernyshenko, has advised the President of the Russian Federation, Dmitry Medvedev, that Sochi 2014's cutting-edge volunteer, education and Home City programs will become internationally-renowned features of Russia’s first ever Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games.

2010 Paralympics and Olympic Games Volunteers Needed

Tue, 17 Mar 2009 13:36:36 PST

With less than two months to go before the start of auditions on May 1, 2009, the Vancouver Organizing Committee for the 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games (VANOC) is looking for 7,500 applications to create a strong pool from which to select the successful performers in the Vancouver 2010 Olympic Winter Games Opening and Closing Ceremonies.

Session Sees Olympic TOP Partners Impressed by Sochi 2014

Tue, 17 Mar 2009 13:21:33 PST

The Organizing Committee of Sochi 2014 - Russia’s first ever Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games - today conducted a seminar for the International Olympic Committee’s (IOC) global partners as part of its marketing program.

Canada Celebrates Countdown to Vancouver 2010 Paralympic Winter Games

Thu, 12 Mar 2009 20:07:56 PST

Exactly a year from today, the world will come to Canada for the Vancouver 2010 Winter Paralympic Games to celebrate and witness human beings push themselves to the limit for a shot at gold and glory, reminding everyone what is possible if they dream.

Unique Program Develops Paralympic-Level Winter Athletes

Wed, 11 Mar 2009 13:24:09 PST

Seven elite student-athletes with disabilities train alongside NCAA winter-sport athletes in a program that is unique to UNH, the only university in the nation that recruits and develops winter-sports student athletes with disabilities.

2010 Paralympic Games Athlete Interview Opportunities

Sat, 07 Mar 2009 11:27:05 PST

2010 Hopefuls in teleconference in advance of the March 12th one-year countdown to the first Paralympic Games ever hosted in Canada. As part of celebrations planned across Canada for the one-year countdown to the 2010 Paralympic Winter Games, the Canadian Paralympic Committee (CPC) will host a special roundtable teleconference with four 2010 Paralympic hopefuls.