Mount McIntyre Recreation Centre
Address:
Mount McIntyre Recreation Centre
1 Sumanik Dr.
Whitehorse, YT Y1A 6J6
Events / Sports:
Curling
Cross Country Skiing
Field of Play:
Curling - Eight (8) sheets of ice
Cross Country Skiing - 0.6km, 3.3km, 3.75km and 5.0 Km loop
Venue Fact:
Owned by the City of Whitehorse. Leases in place for Whitehorse Cross Country Ski Club and Whitehorse Curling Club operations
Distance From Athletes Village:
3.5 km (9 minutes)
Upgrades:
Curling:
- Cameras & monitors far end of 8 sheets of ice
Cross Country Skiing:
- re-route return trail into the stadium
- widening of trails to allow skiers to pass
- create more meeting/lounging space for athletes, coaches and officials
- install temporary trailers for ski waxing and storage
- attain electronic timing equipment and train officials
- upgrade timing building to accommodate chosen timing system
- attain good quality PA system
- improve course markings
- create new walking access route to stadium
- build separate space for announcer
- create spectator viewing area
- public washrooms in stadium
- seed racing trails in summer to control dust contamination, soil, erosion to help snow retention in winter months.