IN THE PAN AM GAMES, THERE ARE A FEW DIFFERENT SPORTS THAT ARE NOT IN THE OLYMPICS SUCH AS BOWLING, KARATE, RACQUETBALL AND WAKEBOARDING MIKE STRANGE
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The City of Welland has been working diligently to upgrade the facility in preparation for the Games. Efforts include widening a section of the canal and building a timing tower, an athletic centre and permanent seating for 500 spectators. With ten million dollars of upgrades, the Welland International Flatwater Centre will now provide an off season location perfect for training. “The addition of the only multisport moving water training tank in Canada provides for a unique legacy opportunity. Owning the podium starts in Welland and every Canadian athlete participating in a flatwater sport will make their way to the Olympics, World Championships, Pan American Games and podium via the Flatwater Centre,” says Stephen Fischer, Executive Director of the Welland Recreational Canal Corporation and Welland International Flatwater Centre. Only a short drive from Welland to St. Catharines, one can find the calm waters of the Martindale Pond, home of the Royal Canadian Henley Rowing Course. The Henley is no stranger to the thrill of competition as it has hosted several rowing events and North America’s largest annual rowing regatta. The Henley’s storied history made it a natural choice as the site for 14 rowing competitions. In preparation for the Games, upgrades will be made to the main bridge that connects the rowing facility to the mainland. The summer of 2015 will be an exhilarating one for both residents and tourists of the Niagara Region as they welcome hundreds of athletes and thousands of visitors. Niagara invites you to come for the spectacular view of the falls and stay for the Games. The rowing events at the Canadian Henley Rowing Course in St .Catharines will be taking place from Saturday, July 11 to Wednesday, July 15, and the Canoe/Kayak Spring events at the Welland International Flatwater Centre, will be taking place from Saturday, July 11 to Tuesday, July 14. Tickets for both events can be purchased by visiting toronto2015.org/tickets
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