OLYMPIC AND PARALYMPIC PROGRAMMING

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.