Tens of thousands of people came out to Lake Banook for the 2009 ICF Canoe Sprint World Championships.
For the four days of competition, the warm weather and flat-calm water were ideal for racing. Thousands of spectators cheered on the fastest paddlers in the world as they raced on the Bell Aliant Racing Centre on Lake Banook and enjoyed the festival on Prince Albert Road. (more…)
It was a busy day on the water for Nova Scotians yesterday in medal events at the 2009 ICF Canoe Sprint World Championships at Lake Banook.
In an exciting race that had the crowd roaring, the men’s C-4 1,000 team of Halifax’s Richard Dalton, Dartmouth’s Ben Russell, and Ian Mortimer of Ottawa and Thomas Hall of Pointe-Claire, Que., surged to finish fifth. (more…)
A familiar name earned Canada its first medal yesterday at the 2009 ICF Canoe Sprint World Championships at the Bell Aliant Racing Centre on Lake Banook in Dartmouth. (more…)
Matt Mays will headline Canoe ’09’s ‘Concert on the Lake’ Friday, August 14. (more…)
More than 10,000 people lined the shores of Lake Banook on Wednesday night as the 2009 ICF Canoe Sprint World Championships kicked off with a crowd-pleasing mix of music, pageantry and fireworks. (more…)
All the Canadian paddlers advanced through heats on the first day of the 2009 ICF Canoe Sprint World Championships at the Bell Aliant Racing Centre on Lake Banook. (more…)
The upcoming 2009 ICF Canoe Sprint World Championships will create an estimated $10 million in economic spinoffs, including 260 jobs.
“Anytime you see a major international event being held in a city it usually gives a significant boost to the local economy,” says Valerie Payn, president and CEO, Halifax Chamber of Commerce. “Athletes and spectators visit local businesses and the preparation for the event means jobs for contractors.” (more…)
A popular park in Dartmouth, Nova Scotia has been transformed into an athlete’s village for the 2009 ICF Canoe Sprint World Championships, presented by Bell Aliant.
More than 70 countries, will be using Birch Cove Park, on Lake Banook, as a staging area during the championships. (more…)
To reduce congestion and improve traffic flow for residents during the event, certain roads are closed to traffic and parking from 12:01 a.m. on Monday, August 10th until 11:59 p.m. Sunday, August 16th. (more…)
To accommodate the athletes racing at the 2009 ICF Canoe Sprint World Championships, Lake Banook will be closed from Monday, August 10th to Sunday, August 16th. This closure extends to all boaters not competing in the World Championships (more…)
Check out The Champion - Issue 8 for the latest Canoe ‘09 news.
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Members of Canada’s World Championship team will arrive in Nova Scotia this Sunday for the 2009 ICF Canoe Sprint World Championships, August 12 to 16 at the Bell Aliant Racing Centre on Lake Banook in Dartmouth. Family members, paddlers and friends will be at the airport to ensure a warm welcome. (more…)
CanoeKayak Canada will hold a news conference for the Canadian Team competing at the 2009 ICF World Sprint Canoe Championships on Tuesday August 11 at 1:00 p.m. The World Championships take place in Dartmouth, Nova Scotia from August 12-16, 2009.
- What: news conference for the Canadian Team competing at the 2009 ICF World Sprint Canoe Championships.
- Date: Tuesday, August 11, 2009
- Time: 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm
- Location: Holiday Inn Harbourview, Dartmouth, Nova Scotia
- Who: All 40 members of the Canadian Team will be introduced. Opportunity for one-on-one interviews with the athletes and coaches will be provided
Hey everyone,
The time is drawing near! Seeing the other countries arrive this week on Lake Banook is making me realize just how soon the races really are. Another indicator- the international women’s canoe camp had its first session today in Lake Echo at Orenda Canoe Club. There was representation from Canada, USA, UK, Finland, Brazil and France. Two girls from Ecuador will be arriving this weekend.
We were able to have a great selection of boats to use- brand new Nelo and Plastex c-1s and c-2s. In the morning we went out for a short paddle so the coaches had the chance to observe and compare skill levels. I really didn’t know what to expect from the other countries given the limited opportunity we get to race against them, but I was pleasantly surprised. In the afternoon we were able to all go out for a longer practice and find at least one person who was of similar speed to paddle with.
I look forward to more girls arriving to compete and showing the world that progress is being made in women’s canoe. A big thank you to Elaine Keene for putting so much work into getting this camp organized and giving female canoeists the opportunity to be exposed to new levels in the sport.
Maria Halavrezos
