A UNIQUE OLYMPIC/PARALYMPIC EXPERIENCE
In January 2008, we partnered with the City of Vancouver, the Vancouver School Board, SportFit, Skate Canada and the BMO Canadian Figure Skating Championships to bring Hero in You ® to over 1,000 students. Incorporating the story of Karen Magnussen, silver medalist, artifacts from our figure skating collection (Karen Magnussen, Victor Kraatz, Tracy Wilson), on-site programming at the BMO National Figure Skating Championships and on site Hero in You ® programming, students experienced a once in a lifetime opportunity to connect the values of sport with goal setting and personal planning exercises.
Teachers were provided with a pre-event Hero in You ® educational kit that included resource materials to introduce students to the values and sport of figure skating. The content profiled the story of Karen Magnussen and her journey to becoming a silver medalist.
The BC Sports Hall of Fame is proud to be housed within BC Place Stadium, home to the Opening and Closing Ceremonies as well as the nightly medal celebrations for the 2010 Winter Olympic and Paralympic Games. The BC Sports Hall of Fame celebrates the Olympic and Paralympic Games in the following ways:
Olympic Inspirations ® Gallery
1,500 square feet of special event space. The gallery highlights all the Olympic medal winners from British Columbia who have been inducted into the BC Sports Hall of Fame. Starting in 1908 with Olympic gold medalists Alex Turnball and George Rennie right up to 2008 with Olympic gold medalist Carol Hyuhn and the 2008 Olympic gold medal Canadian Men’s rowing team. The gallery showcases unique Olympic artifacts including medals, posters, uniforms and even a rowing shell. All displayed in an inspiring setting.
2010 Display
The 2010 Display is a great introduction to the facts and stats of the 2010 Winter Olympic and Paralympic Games. This display is at the front entrance of the BC Sports Hall of Fame and excites visitors about the upcoming games.
Olympic Inspirations ® Fieldtrip
Teachers can get their students ready for the 2010 Winter Games by celebrating BC’s exceptional Olympic history by booking an Olympic Inspirations Fieldtrip. Students will enjoy an Olympic themed tour, complete an Olympic Trivia Challenge and see unique Olympic artifacts like the first Olympic medal won by a BC athlete, 1976 and 1988 Olympic torches and much more.
Olympians Unit of the Hero In You on-line education program
Seven inspiring BC Olympians are highlighted in this Hero In You unit. Teachers can download lesson plans that focus on personal planning, social studies, goal setting and physical education. The exceptional stories of Silken Laumann, Daniel Igali, Nancy Greene, Karen Magnusen, Eugene Reimer and Lori Fung provide a unique look their Olympic experiences
