Kincaid Park

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Far end of Raspberry Road

Cross-country skiing

Approximately 243 athletes from 27 delegations are expected to compete in the 50-meter, 100-meter, 200-meter, 400-meter, 1600-meter, 5-kilometer, 10-kilometer and relay races at Kincaid Park, March 4-10.

Kincaid Park is home to 1,500 acres of trails and scenic wilderness. There are more than 60 kilometers of marked and maintained cross-country ski trails, and the park is certified by the International Ski Federation for World Cup competition.

Competition Schedule

(Subject to change)

Date, Time

March 4, 10 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. ; EVENT: Competition

March 5, 9 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.; EVENT: Competition

March 6, 9 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.; EVENT: Competition

March 7, 9 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. ; EVENT: Competition

March 8, 9 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.; EVENT: Competition

March 9, 9 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.; EVENT: Competition

March 10, 9 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.; EVENT: Competition

Snowshoeing

Approximately 91 athletes from seven delegations are expected to compete in 50-meter, 100-meter, 200-meter, 1,600-meter, 1-kilometer, 3-kilometer, 5-kilometer, 7-kilometer and 10-kilometer races and a 4x100-meter relay at Kincaid Park, March 4-11.

Kincaid Park's trails are part of the award-winning trail system of the Municipality of Anchorage and are also popular for multiuse sports during the summer months. The park is open seven days a week and has served more than 1 million users during the past 12 years.

Competition Schedule

(Subject to change)

Date, Time

March 4, 9 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.; EVENT: Competition

March 5, 9 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.; EVENT: Competition

March 6, 9 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. ; EVENT: Competition

March 7, 9 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.; EVENT: Competition

March 8, 9 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.; EVENT: Competition

March 9, 9 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.; EVENT: Competition

March 10, 9 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.; EVENT: Competition

Parking: Available in the stadium parking lot. If extra parking is needed, a shuttle will be available.

Federal Express Hangar

650 Rockwell Ave.

Floor hockey

Approximately 695 athletes from 46 delegations are expected to compete in traditional and unified floor hockey events at the Federal Express hangar, March 4-11.

The Federal Express hangar is an 80,000 square-foot facility, typically used for general airplane maintenance. The building, large enough to house a 747 airplane, is 95-feet tall at its highest point and is located at the Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport.

The following events are scheduled at the Federal Express hangar:

Competition Schedule

(Subject to change)

Games will be played each day starting at 9 a.m. and going until 6 p.m. Warm-ups will begin each day at 8 a.m.

Date, Time

March 4, 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.; EVENT: Divisioning

March 5, 9 a.m. - 6 p.m.; EVENT: Divisioning

March 6, 9 a.m. - 6 p.m.; EVENT: Preliminary competition

March 7, 9 a.m. - 6 p.m.; EVENT: Preliminary competition

March 8, 9 a.m. - 6 p.m.; EVENT: Competition

March 9, 9 a.m. - 6 p.m.; EVENT: Competition

March 10, 9 a.m. - 6 p.m.; EVENT: Medal rounds

March 11, 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.; EVENT: Medal rounds

Parking: Located on the runway to the left of the hangar after entering the main gate of the facility.

Tesoro Sports Centre

11111 O'Malley Centre Drive

Figure skating

Approximately 154 athletes from 16 delegations are expected to compete in the singles, pairs, dance and guest skater dance events at the Tesoro Sports Centre, March 6-10.

The Tesoro Sports Centre is Anchorage's newest ice facility. Built in November 1999, the Centre has two National Hockey League-size ice rinks and a 920 foot running track.

The following events are scheduled at the Tesoro Sports Centre:

Competition Schedule

(Subject to change)

Date, Time

March 6, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.; EVENT: Divisioning

March 7, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.; EVENT: Divisioning

March 8, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.; EVENT: Finals

March 9, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.; EVENT: Finals

March 10, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.; EVENT: Finals

Parking: Available as usual.

Hilltop Ski Area

7015 Abbott Road

Snowboarding

Hilltop ski area is home to the snowboarding competition. (Bob Hallinen / Anchorage Daily News)

For the first time, snowboarding is being introduced as an exhibition sport. Approximately 32 athletes from three delegations are expected to compete in slalom, giant slalom and super G events at Hilltop Ski Area, March 4-11.

A year-round popular recreation area, Hilltop Ski Area is located 15 minutes from downtown Anchorage. Hilltop has a slope distance of 2,090 feet and a vertical elevation of 294 feet.

Competition Schedule

(Subject to change)

Date, Time

March 4 10:30 a.m. - 2 p.m.; EVENT: Assessment

March 5 10:30 a.m. - 2 p.m.; EVENT: Divisioning

March 6, Alyeska

March 7, 10:30 a.m. - 4 p.m.; EVENT: Giant Slalom Competition, Awards

March 8, 10:30 a.m. - 2 p.m.; EVENT: Divisioning

March 9, 10:30 a.m. - 4 p.m.; EVENT: Slalom Competition, Awards

March 10, 10:30 a.m. - 2 p.m.; EVENT: Divisioning

March 11, 10:30 a.m. - 4 p.m.; EVENT: Super G Competition, Awards

Parking: Available as usual. If extra parking is needed in a lot away from the chalet, a shuttle will bring guests to the chalet.

Harry J. McDonald Memorial Center

13701 Old Glenn Highway

Speed skating

The Harry J. McDonald Memorial Center in Eagle River will host the speed skating event. (Erik Hill / Anchorage Daily News)

Approximately 177 athletes from 21 delegations are expected to compete in 25-meter, 55-meter, 111-meter, 222-meter, 333-meter, 500-meter, 777-meter, 1,000-meter and 1,500-meter events at the Harry J. McDonald Memorial Center in Eagle River, March 4-11.

The Harry J. McDonald Memorial Center is a $4.8 million, 38,000 square-foot, 700-seat facility with a 111-meter Olympic-size ice sheet and a walking/jogging track. "The Mac" serves Eagle River, a population of approximately 35,000 people.

The following events are scheduled at The Mac:

Competition Schedule

(Subject to change)

Date, Time

March 4, 8 a.m. - 1:10 p.m.; EVENT: Divisioning

March 5, 10 a.m. - 4:15 p.m.; EVENT: Divisioning

March 6, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.; EVENT: Divisioning

March 7, 10 a.m. - noon; EVENT: Finals

March 8, 10 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.; EVENT: Finals

March 9, 10 a.m. - 3:40 p.m.; EVENT: Finals

March 10, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.; EVENT: Finals

Parking: Available as usual. Spectators may also park at the Eagle River Transit Center and take a shuttle to the facility.

Alyeska Resort

1000 Arlberg Ave., Girdwood

Alpine Skiing

Approximately 288 athletes from 33 delegations are expected to compete in the walk, glide, super glide and downhill events at Alyeska Resort, March 4-10.

Alyeska Resort is a full-service, year-round destination recreation resort with an average annual snowfall of 560 inches. The resort houses nine lifts and a 60-passenger tram that transports passengers to the top of the mountain in as little as 4 1?2 minutes.

The following events are scheduled at Alyeska Resort:

Competition Schedule

(subject to change)

Date Time

March 4, 10 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.; EVENT: Assessment

March 5, 1 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.; EVENT: Downhill Divisioning

March 6, 10 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.; EVENT: Downhill Competition

March 6, 3 - 4 p.m.; EVENT: Presence Switzerland Celebrity Ski race

March 7, 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.; EVENT: Giant Slalom Competition

March 8, 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.; EVENT: Giant Slalom Competition

March 9, 10 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.; EVENT: Slalom Divisioning

March 10, 10 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.; EVENT: Slalom Competition

Parking: Available as usual, with parking shuttles between the hotel and the day lodge.

Parking details

• Parking  during the 2001 Special Olympics World Winter Games - Alaska is free at all competition venues.

• Parking in the downtown area is very limited. If you are traveling to Special Olympics Town at the Egan Center,  park at People Movers Sixth Avenue Transit Center.

• Be advised that the downtown area will be a focal point of all athlete transportation. Several Laidlaw school buses will transport athletes around the downtown area on a daily basis.

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