Richmond 2009 Olympin Collectors Club Show

SHOW VENUE AND PARKING

The Richmond Olympic Oval is a breathtaking, glass-fronted venue located at 6111 River Road in Richmond, British Columbia, Canada on the banks of the Fraser River.

Pay parking is conveniently located at ground level beneath the Oval and parking meters accept cash, VISA and Mastercard.

The entrance to the parking lot is at the West end of the building, as is the Show location on the first floor, so park as soon as you enter the lot.

An elevator is conveniently located at the West end of the building for delegates to move their belongings from the parking lot to the first floor and the Show and table location.

Be sure to check out the map of the Richmond Olympic Oval so you know where to go when you arrive.

Richmond Olympic Oval Location and Parking: www.richmondoval.ca

The Richmond Oval is a 32,000 square metre, multi-use facility capable of hosting a wide variety of summer and winter sports, recreation, health and wellness, cultural events and community activities.

For the 2010 Games, the Oval will house a 400-metre track with capacity for approximately 8,000 spectators. As the host venue for a total of 12 medal events, to be held over 14 days of competition, the Oval will be one of the busiest venues during the Games.

The Oval will also play an important role in achieving a drug-free 2010 Winter Games as the location of the official Olympic anti-doping lab.

A model for accessibility, the Oval will also host many wheelchair sports and events including the 2010 World Wheelchair Rugby Championships.

Post-Games, the Oval’s main activity area will be transformed into three Zones: the Ice Zone, holding two international-size ice sheets; the Court Zone, with eight gymnasiums; and the Track Zone, with a 200-metre running track and 60-metre sprint track. The Post-Games configuration also allows for possible reactivation of the 400-metre speed skating track as desired.

Other permanent features include community wellness services and programming, sports medicine and sciences, a major fitness centre, community activity areas and restaurant and retail space. The area surrounding the Oval will be the site of a major urban waterfront neighbourhood incorporating a park and a plaza, with residential, commercial and public amenities.

Richmond Olympic Oval Webpage: www.richmondoval.ca

Richmond Olympic Oval Fast Facts: www.richmond.ca/Fast_Facts

What is the Pacific Pin Club?

The Pacific Pin Club is Western Canada's premiere organization for lapel pin collectors and traders. Founded in 1986, the Club is entering its 25th year of generating awareness and interest in pin collecting and promoting the hobby in British Columbia, across Canada and around the World.

Last updated: 19 July 2009