From Feb. 25 to March 10, the Whistler Sliding Centre will play host to the BMW International Bobsleigh and Skeleton Federation (IBSF) World Championships for the first time ever.
The track is expected to welcome more than 250 athletes from roughly 35 countries to compete during this event.
Race days are set for March 1 to 3 and March 7 to 9, with spectators welcomed to watch trackside.
Single-day tickets are available for $10 while a one-day family pass is being offered for $20. For those looking to attend all three days, $25 will get you an individual pass while a three-day family pass is available for $35. Children 12 and under are free.
Official competition kicks off with two-man bobsleigh on Friday, March 1 and Saturday, March 2, beginning at 5 p.m., followed by women's bobsleigh heats on Saturday and Sunday, March 3, at 11:30 a.m. The bobsleigh and skeleton team event takes place on Sunday at 4 p.m.
Men's skeleton, women's skeleton and four-man bobsleigh events are set to run during second weekend of competition, March 7-9.
Parking will not be available at the Whistler Sliding Centre. However, a shuttle service is being provided from the main village. Spectators can also ride the Excalibur Gondola (free with for those without ski equipment) to mid-station, then walk roughly 10 minutes to the centre.
For more details visit https://www.whistlersportlegacies.com/whistler-sliding-centre/events/bmw-ibsf-world-championships-2019.
- With files from Fiona Scrivens.
