The Russians are coming! The Russians are coming!
Up close and personal at Abbotsford Recretation Centre: public welcomes Russian figure skating team to their community.
Some of the world’s greatest figure skaters have been making Abbotsford their home in preparation for the Winter Games – and local skaters are practically spinning in the air with anticipation.
The Russian figure skating team has been holidings its pre-Games training camp at the Abbotsford Recreation Centre from February 1-17.
It’s a win-win situation — no silver medals for anyone here. Lucky members of the Abbotsford Skating Club are getting a chance to see some of their sport’s superstars up close and personal.
Abbotsford businesses are getting a shot in the arm from the presence of the Russian entourage. And the Russian skating team gets this awesome community as its temporary home, with a great training facility.
The biggest winner is probably the community at large.
One of the worst-kept secrets of the region is that you can drop by to watch the Russian athletes train for free.
The community turned out in large numbers earlier this month [see photos] to meet the skating team during a community barbecue at the Abbotsford Recreation Centre.
For more details, including the Russian figure skating team’s schedule, visit www.abbylivesite.ca.
The community hosted a barbeque to welcome and thank the Russian figure skating team earlier this month.
