Richmond

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Richmond is a culturally diverse and geographically unique city centrally located on Canada's West Coast. 20 minutes from Downtown Vancouver, and 25 minutes from the US border and home to the Vancouver International Airport.

Richmond has been experiencing growth and change with remarkable speed, transforming from a rural, local community to an international city with a balance of urban, sub-urban family, and rural areas. The continuing development of the City's downtown core, and the construction of our new light rapid transit system, CanadaLine, and the recent opening of the legacy phase of the Richmond Olympic Oval, ensures that Richmond's transformation is ongoing.

The new Richmond Olympic Oval was the venue location for the long track speed skating events during the 2010 Olympic Winter Games.

With a population estimated in 2009 to be 188,100 people, Richmond is a growing dynamic urban centre with a unique mix of residential, and commercial property, agricultural lands, industrial parks, waterways and natural areas.

Richmond is a dynamic, multi-ethnic community. Richmond is known throughout the region for its quality Parks & Recreation facilities, and Culture & Heritage facilities. Richmond has over 90 parks plus a wide variety of recreational amenities, including pools, arenas, community centres, nature parks, tennis courts, playgrounds, golf courses, lacrosse boxes, running tracks and playing fields. Our dyke trails provide for a variety of recreational opportunities along with scenic views of the north shore mountains and natural and historic areas.

With over 25 international brand name hotels - we have accommodations to suit any budget.

Cultural facilities include libraries, performing arts theatres, art gallery, arts centre, museums, archives and heritage sites. Whether you are hosting a club tournament or a major sporting event, Richmond is committed to your success! Richmond is a dynamic four season destination waiting to be uncovered!

Sport Hosting Services

Richmond offers:

• Creation of full-scale bid packages
• Letters of invitation
• Sourcing the best accommodations and venues for your event
• Transportation services coordination
• Facilitating contract arrangements
• Assistance with customs and immigration
• Designing site visit itineraries
• Promoting the event
• Volunteer recruitment
• Liaise with Provincial & National Sports Organizations
• On-site services including complimentary visitor guides and maps
• Athlete Training & Development in world-class sport facilities including the High Performance Training Zone at the new Richmond Olympic Oval

Sport Hosting Portfolio

Events to be hosted in 2009 and beyond include:
2009 BC Seniors Games
2009 ISU World Single Distance Championships
2009 WheelChair Rugby National Team Training Camp & Vancouver Invitational WheelChair Rugby Tournament
2009 Raquet Ralley International Table Tennis
2009 National WheelChair Rugy Championships
2009 WheelChair Basketball Americas Qualifiers
2010 Olympic Winter Games - Long Track Speed Skating Competition
2010 World Wheelchair Rugby Championship
2011 Canadian Fencing Championship
2011 World Seniors Badminton Championhsip

Richmond continues to host a variety of annual events, including:
Kajaks International Track & Field Championships
Dolphin Park Basketball Tournament
Richmond Girls Ice Hockey Invitational
Richmond Minor Hockey International Midget Tournament
Nationas Cup Soccer Tournament

Facilites

Community contact

Mike Romas
Manager, Sport Hosting
City of Richmond
604-247-4923
Send email

More Information

Visit the Richmond destination page on HelloBC
 

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