***LIVE WEB CAST FOR  IBU CUP, CANMORE***

Maria Christine Greinwald

 The IBU Cups 6 & 7 will have a live web cast for all competitions at the Nordic Centre. You can watch the race live on the website http://canmorebiathlon.com/media-events/live-race-stream/!

Please make sure you watch the time differences between Canada and Europe.

The women’s sprint starts at10am local time, which correlates with6 pm inCentral Europe.

The men will start at1:30pm – 9:30 pm inCentral Europe.

The competition schedule is available online on the website. The start times (local time) are available underneath the web cast.

***Livestream IBU Cup***

Maria Christine Greinwald

 Die Rennen der IBU Cups 6 und 7 werden live im Internet übertragen. Der Livestream aus dem Nordic Center Canmore ist auf der Internetseite unter http://canmorebiathlon.com/media-events/live-race-stream/ zu finden.

Bitte beachten sie die Zeitverschiebung bei den Startzeiten:

Der Sprint der Frauen startet um 10 Uhr lokaler Zeit, was 18 Uhr MEZ (Mitteleuropäischer Standartzeit). Die Männer folgen nachmittags um 13:30 Uhr, 21:30 Uhr MEZ.

Auf der Internetseite der IBU Cups in Canmore finden sie auch den Wettkampfplan und die Startzeiten der einzelnen Wettkämpfe.

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 Women’s Sprint Podium, Feb. 11, 2012

 Men’s Sprint Podium, Feb. 11, 2012

IBU Cup 7 - Final Competition Women's Sprint - February 16

IBU Cup 7 - Final Competition Men's Sprint - Three Gold Medals for Nathan Smith

Read the most recent news here, from on-the-spot reporter, Maria Christine Greinwald:

• IBU Cup 7 ~ Three Competitions Equals Three Gold Medals for Nathan Smith
•  IBU CUP 7 ~ Men’s Individual:  Deja Vu for Ludwig Ehrhart
• IBU Cup 7 ~ Women’s Individual:  Third Race, Third Victory
• Monday, Feb. 13th: A Well-Deserved Day Off for IBU Cup Athletes
• IBU Cup 6 ~ Men’s Sprint, Feb. 12 Smith Scores a Second Victoroy
• IBU Cup 6 ~ Women’s Sprint, Feb. 12  SECOND SPRINT COMPETITION SEES A SECOND GOLD MEDAL FOR RUSSIA’S MARINA KOROVINA
• IBU Cup 6 ~ Men’s Sprint: Nathan_Smith_Wins_Sprint_Competition_in_Canmore
• IBU Cup 6 ~  Women’s Sprint – Feb. 11
• Official Training Day (Friday, February 10): 1. Offizielles Training in Canmore

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WINTER CARNIVAL in DOWNTOWN CANMORE

(February 10 – 20, 2012)

The Canmore Downtown Business Association, in partnership with The Best of Canmore Kananaskis Accommodations Group, The Canmore Nordic Centre and the Town of Canmore – to name a few – will host a Winter Carnival in downtown Canmore, from February 10-20, 2012. The focus of this year’s event: to recognize and celebrate the International Biathlon Union Cup Races.

Ski and sled races on Main Street, ice carving and snow sculpting, a “sites on” opportunity to showcase shooting skills at the Alberta Biathlon Club Trailer: these are but a sampling of the many events, parties and activities planned for what will surely be a most exciting, all-ages welcome, fun-guaranteed, family-friendly Winter Carnival.

• Winter Carnival general information can be found here.
• A Schedule of Events can be found here (please note that the schedule is subject to change and additions).

The Town of Canmore invites you to bundle up in your warm woolies, round up the family, and head downtown to join your neighbours in a celebration of WINTER! Whether you’re a spectator or a participant, there’s something for everyone!

• Athletes’ Parade and Welcoming Ceremony
• Kid ‘n’ Mutt Races
• Log Sawing Competition
• Ice Carving Competition
• Snow Sculpting
• Exposure Outdoor Photography Screening
• Bonhomme Carnival

Details for Town of Canmore Events can be found here (.docx).