FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Thursday, May 14, 2015
WinSport opens spring season with adrenaline rush
Calgary, Alta.–WinSport is the number one stop for adrenaline junkies this spring and summer, with the our Zipline at the Park and summer bobsleigh experiences opening for the season on Saturday.
The Zipline at the Parkis North America’s fastest zipline, launching riders from the top of Canada Olympic Park’s iconic ski jump. Riders reach speeds between 120 and 140 km/h, using a unique cable system in a comfortable harness.The ski jump tower provides a zipline that is 500 metres long with a vertical drop of more than 100 metres.
WinSport’s summer bobsleigh is Calgary’s most exhilarating sport experience. Riders fly down the same track as the Olympians, twisting and turning around 10 turns and travelling at speeds up to 90km/h.Accompanied by a professional bobsleigh driver, including current and retired Olympians, this will be 50 seconds you talk about for the rest of your life!
The two experiences are just $59.99 (including GST) each or can be combined to enjoy WinSport’s Adrenaline Combo for just $99.99. Reservations can be made by calling Guest Services at 403-247-5452.
WinSport’s onsite partner, Skyline Luge, is also opening on Saturday for the season. Skyline Luge is entering its second full season in Calgary on the heels of successful locations in New Zealand, Singapore and Mont-Tremblant, Que. The unique wheeled gravity ride provides the rider full control through more than 50 twists and turns as they descent 1,800 metres of a continuous downhill trajectory. Skyline Luge’s Calgary track is the longest in the world.
Mountain bike season at WinSportis scheduled to open in June (weather permitting), while the mini-golf course opens on June 6.
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About WinSport
The Winter Sport Institute provides world-class sport facilities where Canadian athletes can discover, develop and excel. WinSport owns and operates Canada Olympic Park in Calgary, Alta., the Bill Warren Training Centre located at the Canmore Nordic Centre and the Beckie Scott High Performance Training Centre on Haig Glacier, Alta. A not-for-profit organization, WinSport supports national sport organizations, encourages educational opportunities and subsidizes the operation of unique training and recreational facilities used by the nation's top athletes and the general public. For more information on WinSport please visit
For more information, please contact:
Dale Oviatt, Director of Communications
WinSport
T: 403-247-5601
C: 403-461-9074
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Kristen Wynne
Communications & Sponsorship Specialist
WinSport
T: 403-247-5475
C: 403-333-2724
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