Did you know the Olympic Oval was built for the 1988 Calgary Olympic Winter Games? But it's more than just a Speed Skating venue — everyone can enjoy indoor public skating and running, ice-out events, competitions, major sporting events, and shows — Learn more
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Faculty of Kinesiology News
Olympic Oval pivots holiday market to give UCalgary entrepreneurs a new venue
1st-ever Holiday Market & Skate for the Oval draws upward of 1,000 visitors
It’s a wrap for 30-year career in biomechanics at UCalgary
Dr. Darren Stefanyshyn prepares for retirement at the end of November 2023
It’s a wrap for 30-year career in biomechanics at UCalgary
Dr. Darren Stefanyshyn prepares for retirement at the end of November 2023
In the News UToday
Donation to cover training fees surprises Olympic Oval speedskater
In the News Global News Calgary
UCalgary study helps kids and families stay active during cancer treatment
In the News UToday
Donation to cover training fees surprises Olympic Oval speedskater
University of Calgary Land Acknowledgement
The University of Calgary, located in the heart of Southern Alberta, both acknowledges and pays tribute to the traditional territories of the peoples of Treaty 7, which include the Blackfoot Confederacy (comprised of the Siksika, the Piikani, and the Kainai First Nations), the Tsuut’ina First Nation, and the Stoney Nakoda (including Chiniki, Bearspaw, and Goodstoney First Nations). The City of Calgary is also home to the Métis Nation of Alberta (districts 5 and 6).
The Olympic Oval
The Oval is an extraordinary place. It was built for the '88 Winter Olympics but it has become so much more—a place to connect with the community, the University and of course a high-performance sport.
Catriona Le May Doan
3 x Olympic Medalist | President & CEO, Sport Calgary