Welland International Flatwater Centre North Course

• Fully operational state-of-the-art facility; the first TO2015 Pan Am / Parapan American Games venue to be operational
• Completely accessible venue for training and competition meeting the highest international standards
• Timing Tower and Athletes Centre with key card security access functionality
• The Venue has wireless connectivity throughout from the 1000 tower to the south weigh-in and medical docks provides easy communication between stations, start towers and officials provides weather monitoring to track current weather conditions: wind speeds, solar radiation, UV rays ect, as well as incoming weather systems
• Gigabit speed internet at the venue through our sponsor, Cogeco
• 500 plus permanent seats at the venue
• Community washrooms with wheelchair accessibility available to the general public at the facility year-round during designated hours
• 250 tree wind screen
• Ample parking with spots for over 500 vehicles
• Paved trails along both banks of the canal, allowing for thousands of individuals to follow and watch the races
• Finish Lynx Timing System with Split Timing Capability allows paddlers and rowers to track their times at three different markers along the course
• Fully accessible Poralu docks, make and models used at the last three Olympics including London 2012, meet accessible standards and allows for Paracanoe and Adaptive Rowing to take place
• Leading the way among Canadian venues with three automatic start systems
• 35 ft deep water with basin-like characteristics makes it an ideal location for all flatwater sports
• The course's sloped banks make for great viewing in a natural amphitheatre setting

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