As only the second Canadian host of this event in its 59-year history, WorldSkills Calgary 2009 is proudly hosting The 40th WorldSkills Competition from September 1 - 7, 2009. Over 900 international Competitors will compete simultaneously in 45 skill categories during four days of intense Competition on Stampede Park in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. Hailed as the pinnacle of global skills, trades, and technology competition, this biennial event promotes excellence and international competency industry standards.
Admission to the four days of Competition is free.
WorldSkills Calgary 2009 is the largest independent event ever hosted at Stampede Park. Action-packed Competition days, which run September 2 through 5, and are flanked by the Opening Ceremony (Sept. 1), the Closing Ceremony (Sept. 6), and a celebration of WorldSkills Champions during the CFL Labour Day Classic football game held at McMahon Stadium on Sept. 7, 2009.
