Over 100 athletes from more than 20 countries compete in biggest event since the Olympics
WHISTLER, BC — Whistler Olympic Park is getting ready to host the biggest ski jumping event since the 2010 Winter Olympic Games, with a FIS Cup Ski Jumping on December 7 & 8 and a FIS Continental Cup Ski Jumping on December 9 & 10.
Over 100 ski jumpers from over 20 nations will compete on the park’s normal hill. There will for example be athletes from Canada, Japan, Germany, Poland, Norway, USA, Korea, Italy and many more countries. The FIS Cup category will see both women’s and men’s competitions, while the FIS Continental Cup will have a men’s event.
Training Schedule (subject to change):
Monday, Dec 4 10:30-12:00am Training (women/men)
1:00-2:30pm Training (women/men)
Tuesday, Dec 5: 10:30-12:00am Training (women/men)
1:00-2:30pm Training (women/men)
Competition Schedule FIS CUP SKI JUMPING
(subject to change, check www.whistlersportlegacies.com/fiscup2017 for latest schedule):
Thursday, Dec 7
9:30am Official Training, Ladies HS104 FIS Cup
9:45am Trial round, Ind. Ladies HS104
10:00am 1st competition round & final round, Ind. Ladies HS104
11:15am Official Training, Men HS104 FIS Cup
12:20pm Trial round, Ind. Men HS104
1:45pm 1st competition round & final round, Ind. Men HS104
Following Prize giving ceremonies
Friday, Dec 8
9:30am Trial round, Ind. Ladies HS104 FIS Cup
9:45am 1st competition round & final round, Ind. Ladies HS104
11:00am Trial round, Ind. Men HS104 FIS Cup
12:30pm 1st competition round & final round, Ind. Men HS104
Following Prize giving ceremonies
Competition Schedule FIS CONTINENTAL CUP SKI JUMPING
(subject to change, check http://www.whistlersportlegacies.com/fiscontinentalcup2017 for latest schedule):
Saturday, Dec 9
9:30am Official Training, 2 rounds FIS COC
11:00am Trial round, Ind. Men HS104 FIS COC
12:00pm 1st competition round & final round, Ind. Men HS104
Following Prize giving ceremony
Sunday, Dec 10
10:00am Trial round, Ind. Men HS104 FIS COC
11:00am 1st competition round & final round, Ind. Men HS104
Following Prize giving ceremony
Spectator Access:
Spectator access to the jumps is free with a valid:
- Park pass for spectating only – (no trail access) $15 per vehicle
- Ski or snowshoe day ticket – access to park’s ski/snowshoe trails + spectating
- Season Pass – Ski Callaghan/Winter Olympic Park winter season’s pass
On-Site Services:
- Whistler Olympic Park’s full-service Day Lodge will open on all training and event days.
- Food & drinks available at the Day Lodge’s licensed restaurant
Results will be available on the FIS website: https://data.fis-ski.com/ski-jumping/calendar.html
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About Whistler Olympic Park
Whistler Olympic Park (WOP) is operated by Whistler Sport Legacies, a non-profit organization dedicated to grow sport at three venues: Whistler Olympic Park, the Whistler Sliding Centre, and the Whistler Athletes’ Centre. Each facility plays a unique role in inspiring sport excellence for the benefit of athletes, residents, and visitors. WOP was the 2010 Olympic Winter Games venue for competitions in ski jumping, Nordic combined, cross-country skiing and biathlon; and the 2010 Paralympic Winter Games cross-country skiing and biathlon competitions. Today, participation in WOP’s recreational activities helps support the growth of Nordic sport in the Sea to Sky corridor. For more information, visit whistlerolympicpark.com
