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Three-year agreement supports team as they train for 2014 Sochi CINCINNATI, Feb. 26, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- As the USA Luge team is returning from last weekend's World Cup event in Sochi, Russia, Pilot Chemical Company is pleased to announce that it has signed on as an official supporter of USA Luge. Pilot will provide financial support for the team's athletes as they compete around the world over the next three years, including preparations for the 2014 Games, which will be held in...

On February 17, a significant Olympic Winter Games Test Event – the final stage of the FIBT Bobsleigh and Skeleton World Cup – successfully delivered by Sochi 2014 concluded at the Sliding Center "Sanki" in Sochi. (PRWEB) February 18, 2013 On February 17, a significant Olympic Winter Games Test Event – the final stage of the FIBT Bobsleigh and Skeleton World Cup – successfully delivered by Sochi 2014 concluded at the Sliding Center "Sanki" in Sochi. Over 65...

Orthopaedic surgeons offer winter sports safety tips ROSEMONT, Ill., Jan. 7, 2013 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- As we begin to welcome the snow this season, winter sports enthusiasts are gearing up to hit the slopes. There are a variety of recreational winter sports to choose from around this time of year and it's a great opportunity to enjoy the outdoors and stay active during the long winter months. However, it's also a time when emergency rooms treat many common...

DENVER, Dec. 20, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Colorado is known around the world for its epic skiing and snowboarding and its 25 world-class ski resorts and areas. Yet, visitors who are looking to experience the other side of Colorado's winter season will find countless other activities in Colorado, from ice climbing to dog sledding. Following is a sampling of winter sports activities that can be enjoyed in Colorado. For more information, visit www.colorado.com. Snow Biking in Telluride....

TORONTO, Feb. 28, 2012 /PRNewswire/ - Racing a 300 lb sled made of concrete down a snow covered hill? Leave it to Canadian engineering students to make it reality! The Greater Northern Concrete Toboggan Race (GNCTR), a Canadian tradition where hundreds of engineering students build and race concrete toboggans, recently concluded its 38(th) year in Calgary, Alberta. Further to being a title sponsor for the event, Holcim Canada challenged students to build their toboggans in a...

Maps Make Finding Winter-Related Businesses, Events, and Places Easy Reston, Virginia (PRWEB) January 05, 2012 MapMuse today announced the release of its Winter Fun and Winter Services maps, two series of web-based locators that find winter-themed retailers, services, and places across the USA and Canada. Included among the Winter Fun maps are topics like Ice Rinks, Ski Resorts, Snowmobile Tours, Polar Bear Plunges, and Winter Festivals, while the Winter Services maps include Fireplace...

NEW YORK, Dec. 21, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- With six feet of pristine white snow already on the ground, Alberta, Canada is ready for the winter ski and adventure season with experiential vacation deals available at www.remembertobreathe.com. From heli-skiing to snow shoeing and dog sledding, Alberta vacation options for winter fun are endless for travelers dreaming of an authentic winter wonderland experience. Some winter packages available online include: Jasper National...

Orthopaedic surgeons offer winter sports safety tips ROSEMENT, Ill., Dec. 19, 2011 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The snow is falling, the temperature is dropping, and it's time to pull out those skis, sleds and skates! While winter sports provide a wonderful opportunity to exercise and enjoy the outdoors, these activities also have the potential to cause severe injury if proper safety precautions are not practiced. Common injuries from skiing, skating and sledding include sprains...

They should prove a challenge for the athletes, but not put them in danger: bobsled runs have to be simulated before being built. This simulation is based on the friction levels of the runners on the ice. Now it has become possible to measure these levels accurately. These results will help build the run for the 2014 Olympic Winter Games. Lightning fast, the sled bolts down the icy run. Will the team make it to the finish faster than their competitors? The tension in the crowd depends...

In new research, 30 percent of children hospitalized following a sledding injury suffered significant head injuries, and 10 percent of these children had a permanent disability. The research, presented Saturday, Oct. 15, at the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) National Conference and Exhibition (NCE) in Boston, supports the need for helmet use and other safety precautions to prevent traumatic sledding injuries. Researchers reviewed data on children younger than 18 who were hospitalized...