Flat Frankie in Whistler

Our Flat Frankie took a trip to Whistler to check out all the action!

The Bobsleigh

Dear Frankie...I am going to tell you all about the Bobsleigh. There are three Olympic sliding sports. These are the Bobsleigh, Skeleton and the Luge. These sports all started out of using a sled or a toboggan. They can slide on snow, ice or sleet down a track. The Canadians have one a silver medal in the Bobsled. Ken Kotyk and his team finished 4th in the 2006 for Canada. By Ashlea

Cross Country Skiing

Dear Frankie..I want to tell you all about Cross Country Skiing. The first cross country skiing event took place in the Torino which is located in the far north in Norway. Skiers can go as fast as 50 km an hour in this event! Canada has won a gold medal in this event in 2006. By Julien

Alpine Skiing

Dear Frankie..I am going to tell you all about Alpine skiing. Alpine skiing has been around for about 150 years! You can race up to more than 130 km an hour! Only one skier can race at a time and their run is timed. Alpine skiing has been very popular in the 2oth century. Canada won a medal in 1994 in Lillehammer. Hermann Maier has won Olympic medals in alpine skiing. By Aly

Ice Dance in Figure Skating

Dear Frankie..I want to tell you about figure skating. Figure Skating has many different types of skating. Ice Dance is performed by a couple and involves precise steps and their interpretation of the music. Unlike pairs skating, ice dance doesn't include overhead lifts or jumps. Ice Dance is similar to ballroom dancing. The skaters must remain in contact with each other throughout their program. Canada won a medal in the 2006 Olympics in Ice Dance. American skater Evan Lysacek has also won Olympic medals. By Emma

Wheelchair Curling

Dear Frankie. I want to tell you all about Wheelchair Curling. Wheelchair Curling is a Paralympic sport where there is only one tournament. Female and male athletes are on one team and there are two teams in one game. Each athlete takes turns pushing a stones that are very heavy. They push the stones toward a series of rings or circles. The object of the game is to get the stones as close as possible to the rings. Each person throws 2-8 stones and the stones must be thrown while the wheelchair is stationary. The game consists of 8 rounds or ends. Canada has won one gold medal. Sonja Gaudet won a gold medal in the Torino 2006 Paralympic Winter Games. She is best known for her gold medal performance. By Amanpreet

The Skeleton

Dear Frankie...I am going to tell you all about the Skeleton. The Skeleton is like the Bobsled and the Luge. The Skeleton got its name from the sled it uses which looks like a human skeleton. The Skeleton has competition events for both men and women. Canada was won 1 gold, 1 silver, and 1 bronze a the 2006 Torino Olympics. Melissa Hallingsworth is a world cup skeleton winner for Canada. We hope she will do well at the Vancouver Whistler Olympics. She won two World Cup races in 2006 in Canada and Germany. By Miranda

Snowboarding

Dear Frankie...I am going to tell you all about Snowboarding. Snowboarding is a fast growing sport. In the Olympics, one snowboarder performs at a time. In the Olympics Halfpipe event, you have to do tricks to earn points. Drew Neilson, from Canada, has won many world cup medals and is hoping to do well at the Vancouver/Whistler Olympic games. By Kaysen

Ice Hockey

Dear Frankie...I am going to tell you all about Ice Hockey. Ice Hockey is one of the best sports in Canada. Canada was won many medals, even gold in this event. Boys and girls can play hockey in the Winter Olympic Games. The word hockey comes from the word hocquet which means stick. Women's Ice Hockey debuted at the Nagano Winter Olympic Games in 1998. Canada won gold. One famous hockey player, Dominik Hasek, played in the Winter Olympic Games in Calgary. By Aljun

Ice Sledge Hockey

Dear Frankie...I am going to tell you all about the Ice Sledge Hockey. Ice Sledge Hockey was invented in Sweden in 1960. Ice Sledge Hockey was first played in the Paraylmpic Winter Games in 1969. Instead of skating on skates, they sit on a board to play. Ice Sledge Hockey has the same rules of hockey but some are different. They have to defend and score. Canada won a gold medal at the 2006 Paralympics in Torino. Paul Rosen is a great sledge Hockey player. He played in the Paralympic Games in 2006 at Torino and also the 2002 games at Salt Lake City...By Euggie

Learn all about the Olympic Sports

Soon the kids from Canada will be blogging all about the different sports that take place during the Winter Olympics and Paralympic Games. Watch for it!

Flat Frankie at the Olympics

100 Days to the Olympics!

It is 100 days until the Olympics in Vancouver/Whistler. We just received a fancy certificate from the Vancouver Olympics for sharing our story and inspiring others with our blog! We can't wait to start telling Frankie all about the Olympics and Paralympics in Canada. We have a lot to blog about in the next 100 days! Frankie....you look awesome in your Canada shirt!

Our Testimonials of Frankie's Virtual Visit

"I really liked when you told us that there is always a blessing in something bad that happens. It was also cool when you showed us how to put Frankie in her wheels." Ashlea Age 9

"I really enjoyed when I got to ask questions! I was very excited when I got to ask my question. Frankie must be a truly happy dog" Amanpreet, Age 9

"Our Skype was so fun! I really like when Frankie put on her life jacket for the bathtub. I also liked her train costume. I really liked learning more about Frankie" Josh, Age 9

"My favourite part was when we found out what it was like to have a disability. I enjoyed talking to you and Frankie. I really liked the video of her walking. I think she should be in the Olympics." Cassie Age 9

"Our Skype experience was amazing. I liked learning about Frankie. Frankie looked cute in her costume." Stephanie Age 9

"I really liked how we got to Skype with you and Frankie. It was a great experience seeing Frankie. Thank you once more for choosing our class. That was very exciting. I loved it!" Jazzie Age 9

"Our Skype experience was so fun! It was so cool how we learned so much about Frankie!" Dakota Age 9

"I really enjoyed Skyping with Frankie and Barb. I really liked when Frankie was in the Pet Hall of Fame because I never thought that any kind of pet could actually be in the Pet Hall of Fame! Thank you Barb for skyping. I really really liked it!" Rachel Age 9

"My class and I loved the picture of Frankie and Kylie cuddled up together. We were amazed by the book you read us!" Brandon Age 8

"My favourite part was talking to you and Frankie and have a great experience with you. I loved learning about how Frankie got hurt." Aly Age 9

Frankie's Virtual Visit

Our virtual visit with Frankie and her mom, Barb Techel was so exciting! We learned so much about animals with disabilities and how to stay positive to overcome any problems we might have. We loved when Barb read to us from Frankie's book and when we got to see how she goes in and out of her wheels. We also got to ask and answer questions! Thanks so much Frankie and Barb!

Frankie and Sumi are expecting cold this winter in Canada for the Olympics. Here they are all bundled up and ready for their adventure to begin!

Virtual Author Visit

The kids in Canada are very excited to have a "virtual visit" with Frankie and her mom next week. They will learn all about Frankie and why she is so special! It will be the kick off to Frankie's Olympic Adventure in Canada!

Frankie's Friend's New Adventure

We just started our new school year today and we are thrilled to take our friend, Frankie the Walk'n Roll dog, on an exciting new adventure! We met Frankie, a paralyzed dachshund that lives in the United States, last year and we got to ask her questions and write stories for her. Frankie uses a custom wheelchair to walk and she has taught us that all things are possible and to be positive and keep on rolling. This year, we are going to take Frankie on a new adventure...an Olympic one!! Vancouver and Whistler in Canada are hosting the 2010 Olympics and Paralympics in Feburary and March! We will be blogging all about many Olympic events, countries and athletes! We can't wait to begin! Stay tuned!

Welcome to the Frankies Friends..The Canadian Connection. We are a school in Canada who just loves Frankie The Walk'n Roll Dog! We discovered her by accident and now we can't stop doing Frankie things! We have written stories, drawn pictures, and made music to help spread Frankie's message...to be positve and to keep on Rolling!

Follow us in the 2009/2010 school year!