WorldSkills UK Wales

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! 

A Dragon’s Send Off!

All went well at our send off event for Cliff and Dean at the Wales Office in London yesterday.

It was a sunny day and there were plenty of smiles as all of our guests joined in wishing the lads good luck for next week. The guys will be representing Team UK at WorldSkills Calgary, but we couldn’t resist sending them on their way without a little bit of Wales in their pockets – so it was a dragon’s send off from us!

Later in the evening, Team UK celebrated at the stylish Imagination Gallery. They were joined by celebrity chef, James Martin.

Check out some of the photos from both send off events on flickr.

Dean & Cliff were relaxed throughout and clearly remaining focused to perform at their best in Calgary. We are sure they’ll do us proud!

WorldSkills Calgary 2009 Countdown – 7 days to go!

It’s the final countdown!

With only 7 short days to go before the competitions kick-off in Calgary, the excitement is building!

The finishing touches are taking place at Stampede Park, the venue that will host this much anticipated event. Four years of planning have gone into organising this competition, and the eyes of the world will be watching as the action unfolds.

Did you know…?

• This event will be the largest independent event ever hosted at Stampede Park.
• More than 900 young people will vie for gold in 45 skills categories.
• Around 1,000 international delegates and experts will attend.
• An additional 200,000 visitors are expected, (including around 50,000 students).
• 3,000 volunteers have assisted with the organisation.
• It is estimated that the competition will generate around $82 million in economic impact for the City of Calgary.

The Opening Ceremony takes place on Tuesday 1^st September, with the simultaneous competitions starting on Wednesday 2^nd September.

Cliff and Dean are in their very final stages of preparation and the pressure is on!

 

Don’t forget to watch this space and follow us on twitter for the latest updates.