2008 Olympic Rowing Team Info

News/Links:

•Download the Beijing Canadian Rowing Team Media Guide (2megs)

• Canadian National Rowing Team - Olympic Nominations (TEAM LIST). Bios currently being updated in the bios section .

• Canadian Olympic Committee's Beijing 2008 site .

• CBC's Olympic Rowing page . Catch the action on CBC - Aug. 9 to 17 (rowing dates)

• Official Beijing 2008 web site.

• Media inquiries: Jackie Skender , 519 200 1835, after Aug. 4, in China, (011 86) 15007724305

Venue:

• Shunyi Olympic Rowing-Canoeing Park.
• Location: Mapo Village, Shunyi District, Beijing
• Use during Olympic Games: Rowing, Canoe/Kayak (Flat-water and Slalom), Marathon Swimming
• Use during Paralympic Games: Rowing
• Permanent seats: 1,200
• Temporary seats: 25,800 (10,000 for standing seats)
• Groundbreaking date: The first half year of 2005