olympic oval

The Olympic Oval in Calgary, Alberta, Canada, is North America's first covered speed skating oval; it was built for the 1988 Winter Olympics and opened 38 years ago on September 27, 1987. Located on the University of Calgary campus, it is the official designated training centre for Speed Skating Canada and the Elite Athlete Pathway. This oval includes a h…
The Olympic Oval in Calgary, Alberta, Canada, is North America's first covered speed skating oval; it was built for the 1988 Winter Olympics and opened 38 years ago on September 27, 1987. Located on the University of Calgary campus, it is the official designated training centre for Speed Skating Canada and the Elite Athlete Pathway. This oval includes a hockey rink, a short track speed skating rink, a 400m long track rink and a 450 m running track.
  • Location: Calgary, Alberta, Canada
  • Owner: University of Calgary
  • Capacity: 2,000 – permanent seating · 4,000 w/ temporary seating
  • Opened: September 27, 1987
  • Architect: Graham McCourt Architects
  • Address: 288 Collegiate Boulevard NW
  • Public transit: University
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