It s not as intense a competition, it s more of a fun event. Built for the 1988 Olympic Winter Games, the Oval was the first of its kind in North America. It continues to host World Cup and world championship races and draws elite skaters from around the world to train at the facility. It s also a recreational venue used by all Calgarians and visitors to the city. The public can choose from a variety of time slots to skate on the same ice as the world s best.
Users can take lessons and rent skates there.
The other two competitions in March are free to the public.