News

A message to athletes considering attending WMG Kansai 2021...

February 5, 2020 - Events , Community

To the athletes considering attending WMG Kansai 2021... We’re fully aware of the current issues surrounding team sports. We assure you our top priority is to make this event accessible and enjoyable for everyone. To that end, we’re working...

Laced up the skates again at 58 years old and winning Silver medal at the Winter World Masters Games

February 4, 2020 - Events , Sport , News Innsbruck 2020

Okotoks figure skater, Dave Sargent and his skating partner Kelly Clements won the silver medal at the Winter World Masters Games in Austria last week. The 2020 Winter World Masters Games were held in Innsbruck, Austria with the ice-dancing duo...

“I hadn’t skated for 43 years and here I am, it’s been an amazing journey!”

February 3, 2020 - Events , Sport , News Innsbruck 2020

Team Okanagan is back on the ice after bringing home 13 medals from the Winter World Masters Games in Innsbruck, Austria. “It was not an easy competition,” said Isabella Ciocoiu, adult figure skater. “Some of us went through injuries, some of...

“Many excellent athletes at the Innsbruck 2020 games and sports facilities were high quality”

January 31, 2020 - Events , Sport , Community , News Innsbruck 2020

Adult skater Tracy Parker of the Sunshine Coast Skating Club won the bronze medal in Bronze Ladies III, competing in the Winter World Masters Games (WWMG) in Innsbruck, Austria from Jan. 10 to 19. Parker, who had been working on her skating...

“It feels like you’re at the Olympics, but for people who are a little older”

January 29, 2020 - Events , Sport , Community , News Innsbruck 2020

Two Osoyoos figure skaters have returned from Europe with medals around their necks after competing in the Winter World Masters Games in Innsbruck, Austria. Local skater and coach Corliss Robb brought home two gold medals in her age bracket, one in...

“It’s the experiences, and the love and passion for sport”

January 27, 2020 - Events , Sport , Community , News Innsbruck 2020

Yukon curlers Wade Scoffin and Helen Strong returned from Innsbruck, Austria last Wednesday after participating in the World Winter Masters Games. The Games are recognized by the International Olympic Committee (IOC) and are aimed at adult athletes...

“In India there is no infrastructure for ice skating. For this reason, these medals feel extra special.”

January 26, 2020 - Events , Sport , News Innsbruck 2020

In a first for Indian sports, Indian ice skater Vishwaraj Jadeja won four medals at the Winter World Masters Games in Innsbruck, Austria. His tally included three silver and one bronze. Vishwaraj won silver in the 3km, 5km and 10km events, while he...

“The spirit of joy and camaraderie on and off the ice here at the games is truly inspiring and uplifting”

January 21, 2020 - Events , News Innsbruck 2020 , Uncategorized

Last week at the WWMG 2020 the world class ice rink at Olympiaworld has played host to a jam packed Figure Skating schedule stretching over a wide range of disciplines that included Individual, Pairs, Ice Dance and Synchronised. All have competed...

Masters athletes get a taste of the Winter Olympic Games in Innsbruck

January 21, 2020 - Events , Sport , Highlights Innsbruck 2020

To tread in the footsteps of high-achieving people is always special. In this year’s Winter World Masters Games, the participants went one better… they competed in the same venues in which Winter Olympic Games Champions tasted glory. The city...

“I started at 70 and I’m 87 now. I’m still young enough to do it!”

January 14, 2020 - Events , Community , News Innsbruck 2020

Gottfried Suppan from Carinthia started this morning at the slalom Category B on Patschkofel. At a starting altitude of 1890 m participants had to run down 58 gates. Yesterday, the oldest Austrian participant was able to achieve a bronze medal in...