The Richmond Olympic Oval is offering three days of free events to celebrate the 2010 Olympic Winter Games anniversary.
The Oval will kick-off the celebratory events with Olympic Day – a day for youths to discover new sports and inspire them to maintain a healthy lifestyle – on Feb. 21.
There will be public skating, speed skating demonstrations, Canadian Olympians signing autographs, live performances by Circus West and more.
Skate and helmet rentals will be available for $3 and $2.25 respectively.
Visitors are encouraged to carpool or take public transit.
Parking at the Richmond Oval is $2 per hour or there is also free parking available at the City of Richmond Works Yard – 5599 Lynas Lane – with a complimentary shuttle for those visiting the Oval during celebration hours.
The following is the schedule for the weekend events for Feb. 21 – 23:
Friday, February 21
What: Olympic Day
When: 10 a.m. – 2p.m.
Where: Level 2
What: Canada versus USA women’s para hockey game 1 with autograph and try-it session
When: 11 a.m.
Where: North rink
What: Free public skate
When: 5 – 6 p.m.
Where: South rink
What: Circus West, Komak, CARHA world cup activity area, kids zone and podium selfies with torch and medals
When: 5 – 8 p.m.
Where: Level 2
What: Free Olympic Experience admissions
When: 5 – 8 p.m.
Where: Level 3
What: Olympic athlete autograph sessions
When: 5 – 8 p.m.
Where: Legacy lounge
What: Canucks Fin appearance
When: 5:45 p.m.
Where: Level 2
What: Connaught figure skating showcase
When: 6 p.m.
Where: South rink
Saturday, February 22
What: Circus West, Komak, CARHA world cup activity and kids zone
When: 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Where: Level 2
What: Free Olympic experience admissions
When: 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Where: Level 3
What: Olympic athlete autograph sessions
When: 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Where: Legacy Lounge
What: Olympic stadium selfies with torch and medals
When: 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Where: Level 2
What: Connaught figure skating showcase
When: 11 a.m.
Where: North rink
What: Short track speed skating races
When: 12:30 p.m.
Where: North rink
What: Free public skate
When: 1:15 – 2:45 p.m.
Where: South rink
What: Para hockey try-it session
When: 1:30 – 2:30 p.m.
Where: North rink
What: Canada versus USA women’s para hockey game 2 with autograph session
When: 3 p.m.
Where: North rink
Sunday, February 23
What: Circus West, Komak, CARHA world cup activity area, kids zone and podium selfies with torch and medals
When: 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Where: Level 2
What: Canada versus USA women’s para hockey game 3 with autograph session
When: 11 a.m.
Where: North rink
What: Connaught figure skating showcase
When: 12:30 p.m.
Where: South rink
For more information, visit https://richmondoval.ca/10years/
