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University of Calgary: Students to tear up the slopes on concrete toboggans
CALGARY, ALBERTA, Feb 09, 2012 (MARKETWIRE via COMTEX) --
Crash helmets aren't usually required for engineering competitions.
But when you're racing sleds made out of concrete at 80 kilometres
per hour, helmets are mandatory. So are roll cages and reliable
braking systems.
Hundreds of engineering students from 19 post-secondary institutions
across Canada have converged upon Calgary for the 38th annual Great
Northern Concrete Toboggan Race. The University of Calgary's Schulich
School of Engineering is hosting this year's competition, which puts
student-built sleds to the ultimate test.
Students from the Schulich School of Engineering were declared the
national champions at least year's event in Edmonton, which was
hosted by the University of Alberta.
What: 38th annual Great Northern Concrete Toboggan Race (GNCTR) 2012
When: Feb. 10 Technical exhibit - concrete toboggans on display
10:00 a.m to 3:00 p.m., lower level, MacEwan Hall, University of
Calgary
Feb. 11 Races - 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at Canada Olympic Park
Media must obtain media passes at Guest Services.
Awards banquet - 7:30 p.m. at the Carriage House Inn
Who: Olivia Norton, Anthony Ferrise and Luke Prudence, GNCTR
Organizing Committee
Members of concrete toboggan teams including University of Calgary
Shelley Lissel, Associate Professor, Department of Civil Engineering
Safety: Please remain a safe distance from moving sleds. They weigh
up to 300 lbs (136 kg).
Looking for a University of Calgary expert for a story? Try our
Experts Online: www.ucalgary.ca/experts
Stay up to date with University of Calgary news headlines on Twitter
@UCalgary
Contacts:
February 9 and 10
Jennifer Sowa, Media Relations Officer
Schulich School of Engineering, University of Calgary
403.220.3724 or Cell: 403.993.8679
jsowa@ucalgary.ca
February 11
Grady Semmens
Associate Director, Media Relations, University of Calgary
403.220.7722 or Cell: 403.651.2515
gsemmens@ucalgary.ca
www.ucalgary.ca
SOURCE: University of Calgary
mailto:jsowa@ucalgary.ca
mailto:gsemmens@ucalgary.ca
http://www.ucalgary.ca
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