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Oval aims to recapture spirit

The upcoming 2014 Olympic Winter Games in Sochi, Russia are set to hit the headlines once again and the Richmond Olympic Oval is trying to recapture the Olympic spirit with its Family Day Event and Feel #LikeAnOlympian contest.
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Women’s 3000m speed skating at the oval in 2010, with Canada’s Cindy Klassen in action. The oval is hoping to recapture some of those memories during its Family Day celebrations

The upcoming 2014 Olympic Winter Games in Sochi, Russia are set to hit the headlines once again and the Richmond Olympic Oval is trying to recapture the Olympic spirit with its Family Day Event and Feel #LikeAnOlympian contest.

For every gold medal Canada wins at the 2014 Games, the oval will be giving away memberships, personal and performance training packages, LifeMark Health massage therapy packages and an integrated team support package consisting of strength and conditioning, nutrition and sport psychology sessions.

From individuals to teams, all are invited to enter and all you have to do for a chance to win is tell them why you want to be just #LikeAnOlympian. Contest closes on Feb. 7 and entry forms can be found at richmondoval.ca/LikeAnOlympian.

Meanwhile, on Family Day on Feb. 10, the oval hosts "Olympic Day" from 2:30 p.m. to 6 p.m. The public will have the opportunity to try oval in 2010, with Canada's Cindy Klassen in action.

short track speed skating, ski and snowboard simulators, play hockey (floor, bubble and air), make their own Olympic medals, take pictures on an authentic Olympic podium, and wish Team Canada good luck in Sochi by signing a large fabric poster that will be couriered to Canada House immediately following the event. Admission is $5.