2009 WorldSkills CompetitionThe 2009 WorldSkills Competition will be hosted by the Calgary Exhibition and Stampede Park September 1 - 8, 2009. Youth from around the world compete in the skills of their various trades, and test themselves against demanding international standards.
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The competition will last two weeks, bringing together 1000 competitors, 3000 volunteers, 150,000 students and spectators. There will be 400 tonnes of tools and 4 million tonnes of equipment used. The Opening and Closing Ceremonies are expected to draw 10,000 people each. 41 countries are expected to enter the 40 different skills categories in the competition, ranging from welding to cooking, auto body repair to landscape gardening, plumbing to web design. All international competitors will be housed in a global village. This modern apartment-like facility boasts individual rooms, high speed Internet, and access to world-class recreation facilities. Cultural activities will be held nightly creating a positive atmosphere for competitors to form new friendships. Hotel AccommodationAll other participants will stay in Calgary’s downtown core, in some of the city’s best hotels. Hundreds of hotel rooms have already been reserved for WorldSkills participants. The Ramada Hotel Downtown Calgary Best Western Suites Calgary Downtown Calgary Marriott The 2007 WorldSkills Competition will be held in Shizuoka Japan. The 2005 Competition was held in Helsinki, Finland. The 2003 competition was held in St. Gallen Switzerland. Books and Gifts for the handyman  Interpreter & Translation Services Canada Vacations - Order FREE Brochure! Find the best insurance rates Find the best deal and read reviews on Hotels in Canada Return to International Events page Return to The Happy Immigrant Homepage This website was build with the help of Site Build It 
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