WorldSkills UK Wales

WorldSkills Competition Update – Day 2

Another great day yesterday with Team UK competitors taking the heat in their stride. Cliff and Dean seemed to be coping well and not phased by the crowds of visitors – we’ve been told around 40,000 people have visited Stampede Park so far since the competition began.

It’s difficult to imagine the size of the venue without you actually seeing it – but believe us, Stampede Park is huge and well equipped to deal with its hoards of fascinated visitors.

We’ve been trying our hand at filming some clips for you to get a taste of the competitive action. Check out our first edit below!

 

Dean and Cliff's first day of WorldSkills Calgary 2009 Competition

 

 

We've heard on the grapevine that the guys' first day of competition went well. Both have kept their cool under pressure and in the Calgary sunshine!

Here’s a pic of Dean in action (left), whilst it’s all smiles for Cliff (right) at the end of day one.

See our flickr pages for more photos including other WorldSkills Calgary 2009 Team UK competitors.   

WorldSkills Team UK - One School, One Country Programme

View the video of our WorldSkills Team UK visiting the Prince of Wales School in Calgary.

(Acknowledgements : FE News)

WorldSkills Calgary 2009 - Opening Ceremony

WorldSkills Calgary 2009 kicks off in style. Music, Dance, Acrobatic demonstrations and fireworks launch the 2009 competition. 51 Countries, 900 competitiors and thousands of visitors will closely watch the 45 skills categories over the next four days. Team UK will compete in 25 skill categories. Watch for updates!

View a clip of Team UK at the WorldSkills Calgary Opening Ceremony here:

(Acknowledgements : FE News)

WorldSkills Calgary 2009 - It's here!

The WorldSkills Calgary 2009 Opening Ceremony takes place today. At a special ticketed event competitors will be ‘pumped up’ and their supporters will be offered a glimpse of the week ahead. The action will feature the Parade of Competitors, a wide variety of entertainment displaying the diversity of Canadian culture, and end with a fireworks display.

Calgary is 7 hours behind the UK, so when the ceremony starts at 6pm, it will be 1 o’clock in the morning our time. No need to stay up late however, as we’ll ensure you catch the best bits right here and through our twitter, flickr and YouTube channels – make sure you are following the action!

So, Dean and Cliff, along with the rest of Team UK, have had a couple of days to acclimatise to their Calgary surroundings and to put the finishing touches to their competition preparation.

The ‘games’ begin tomorrow with the first day of intensive competitions that run through until the end of Saturday. Here’s wishing you all the best guys, we’re right behind you!