These games should have been in Calgary!

[North East Goon]

Why beat around the bush and criticize little happenings currently going on in Vancouver. The real beef is financially speaking the COA and the IOC screwed up many moons ago and should have awarded these games to Calgary before our facilities become too run down. I am certain we could have turned a profit on this despite the enormous security needed in this day and age.

[HotHotHeat]

Calgary will remain the sporting excellence centre for Canada. Vancouver's Richmond Oval is nowhere near the facility we have in Calgary. The Ski Jumps are being torn down, and their Nordic centre is nothing compared to Canmore. COP is upgrading their facilities to remain the top complex in the country.

Calgary will host the games again. Unfortunately, these failed games in Vancouver have pushed back our second turn by at least 30 years. Enjoy the rain, world.

[Tyler]

5 days in and you're dubbing the games a failure?

Jump the gun a bit?

[North East Goon]

This is not a failure Olympic Games by any means, weather conditions effect every event both summer and winter. The problem I have is the waste of dollars lost if Vanoc ends in the red.

[valo403]

The COA could have put Calgary out as the Canadian bid city, it would have all but guaranteed that Canada didn't host the games, but I guess they could have done that. A city repeating as host in 22 years would never happen unless nobody else was interested.

[Flamesguy_SJ]

Before the games began I was really looking forward to following them here on CP and seeing everyone's insights into the many sports and the excitement associated with having the games in Canada again and the prospect of finally having a Canadian win gold in Canada. I don't know what the deal is, but this place has been so anti-Vancouver it's actually starting to get pretty ridiculous. Those of us from the rest of the country get it: Calgarians don't like Vancouver; Flames fans don't like the Canucks or their fans.

It's frustrating to come onto these boards and see all the many threads about how shinguardy Vancouver is and how they've "failed" at something or other, instead of seeing more threads about the great events that are going on and the amazing things that are happening in Vancouver.

/rant

[GirlySports]

Yes, if Calgary had bid, the 2010 would right now be in Korea.

[You Need a Thneed]

Originally Posted by HotHotHeat

Richmond Oval is nowhere near the facility we have in Calgary.

Building wise, from everything I've heard, Richmond Oval is much nicer than Calgary's Olympic Oval. Richmond Oval also isn't going to be a speedskating rink after the games however.

[Bertuzzied]

The Salt Lake games should have been in Calgary, after they uncovered all the bribes the IOC officials got. I think all their kids are Brigham Young Master Grads now.

So corrupt!

[Fire]

Originally Posted by valo403

The COA could have put Calgary out as the Canadian bid city, it would have all but guaranteed that Canada didn't host the games, but I guess they could have done that. A city repeating as host in 22 years would never happen unless nobody else was interested.

Innsbruck hosted the Winter Olympics in 1964 and 1976, but l don't know the what competition they were up against.

[North East Goon]

I love Vancouver, it's a great city. not sure how I am bashing them in regards to profit vs. loss? The 22 years apart argument makes a whole lot of sense though. What was the timeline between Los angeles hosting the summer games twice? Looks like it was a 52 year spread.

[Yeah_Baby]

COP would still need crazy renos though. As I understand it the ski jumps would have to be totally redone in terms of scaling and the k point etc.

[Joborule]

Originally Posted by HotHotHeat

Calgary will remain the sporting excellence centre for Canada. Vancouver's Richmond Oval is nowhere near the facility we have in Calgary. The Ski Jumps are being torn down, and their Nordic centre is nothing compared to Canmore. COP is upgrading their facilities to remain the top complex in the country.

Calgary will host the games again. Unfortunately, these failed games in Vancouver have pushed back our second turn by at least 30 years. Enjoy the rain, world.

How these games a failure and why would it effect Canada chance at hosting the Olympics again when this would be their third time?

[You Need a Thneed]

^Yup, the Ski jumps at COP aren't big enough for the current Olympic ski jumping events. I suppose the large one at COP could be turned into the small one for the new Olympic requirements.

[North East Goon]

Originally Posted by Yeah_Baby

COP would still need crazy renos though. As I understand it the ski jumps would have to be totally redone in terms of scaling and the k point etc.

I think the ski Jumps would need to be totally re-located, because of extreme wind patterns or something like that.

[Number 39]

I felt I had to chime in. I lived in Calgary from 1979-2007 and like most of you I have always been proud of the 88 Olympics. However, this is Vancouver's opportunity to be in the spotlight and we should be supportive of them rather than being petty. Yes, these games have not gone off without mistakes but globally this reflects on all Canadians.

I really enjoy the opinions of CPers but the anti-Vancouver games posts are getting overboard. You (as a community) are better than this.

Number 39

[MelBridgeman]

Originally Posted by Fire

Innsbruck hosted the Winter Olympics in 1964 and 1976, but l don't know the what competition they were up against.

Originally, the 1976 Winter Games had been awarded to Denver, United States, but in 1972 the voters of Colorado expressed unwillingness to host the Games

[6FeetDeep]

Originally Posted by North East Goon

Why beat around the bush and criticize little happenings currently going on in Vancouver. The real beef is financially speaking the COA and the IOC screwed up many moons ago and should have awarded these games to Calgary before our facilities become too run down. I am certain we could have turned a profit on this despite the enormous security needed in this day and age.

How can someone honestly call the winter games a failure four days into the games from their computer chair in Calgary? Sounds like sour grapes to me.

Every event as big as the Olympics(which has gotten much bigger since 88) will have it's gaffes. The Sydney Olympics, considered by many to be the best Olympics ever, had many problems including bus drivers getting lost, a cauldron malfunction, ticket distribution issues, gymnastic equipment that wasn't installed at proper heights, and the rowing venues filled with weeds and disrupted by heavy winds. Kind of sounds familiar, doesn't it? I follow a message board dedicated to the Olympics and all of the international bloggers who are visited Vancouver have all claimed there have been a few issues, but overall it's been an amazing experience so far. There's even been a few people discussing if it will be the "best Winter Olympics ever". My family in Vancouver are telling me the streets in DT Vancouver are packed all day and everyone is partying all night. I would LOVE to be there right now.

Calgary had their Olympics, and this is Vancouvers. I'm sure when it's all said and done both will be considered to be great Olympics hosts....except here of course.

[North East Goon]

Originally Posted by 6FeetDeep

How can someone honestly call the winter games a failure four days into the games from their computer chair in Calgary? Sounds like sour grapes to me.

Every event as big as the Olympics(which has gotten much bigger since 88) will have it's gaffes. The Sydney Olympics, considered by many to be the best Olympics ever, had many problems including bus drivers getting lost, a cauldron malfunction, ticket distribution issues, gymnastic equipment that wasn't installed at proper heights, and the rowing venues filled with weeds and disrupted by heavy winds. Kind of sounds familiar, doesn't it? I follow a message board dedicated to the Olympics and all of the international bloggers who are visited Vancouver have all claimed there have been a few issues, but overall it's been an amazing experience so far. There's even been a few people discussing if it will be the "best Winter Olympics ever". My family in Vancouver are telling me the streets in DT Vancouver are packed all day and everyone is partying all night. I would LOVE to be there right now.

Calgary had their Olympics, and this is Vancouvers. I'm sure when it's all said and done both will be considered to be great Olympics hosts....except here of course.

Cool, but I didnt call these games a failure...some people need to learn how to read.

[Yeah_Baby]

I find CPs anti Vancouver and Edmonton bias tiresome. I get it, and you know what in the context of jokes its funny. But stuff like this is dumb.