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…)
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…)
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
From a pumped performance by Matt Mays to the magic of the buskers an a spectacular fireworks show, organizers have something planned for everyone during the Canoe ‘09 Festival on Prince Albert Road. (more…)
Volunteers can pick up their accreditation badge and t-shirt at the Canoe ‘09 Office, 20 Boathouse Lane on the following dates:
Thursday, August 6th between 5:00 p.m. and 8:00 p.m.
Friday, August 7th between 5:00 p.m. and 8:00 p.m.
Saturday, August 8th between 10 a.m. and 5 p.m.
Paddlers from around the globe are using several lakes around Halifax Regional Municipality in preparation for the 2009 ICF Canoe Sprint World Championships, August 12 to 16 at the Bell Aliant Racing Centre on Lake Banook.
The wait is over. The Canadian World Championship Canoe/Kayak team has been finalized and 11 Nova Scotians will be racing in front of the hometown crowd at Canoe ‘09 next month.
