Richmond Olympics Oval officially opened on December 12th, 2008. It was specifically built to host the long speed skating events for the Vancouver 2010 Olympics. Post-Games, the Oval will transform into an international centre of excellence for sports and wellness. Olympics Venue Overview: Richmond Olympics Oval will officially host Speed Skating events. This venue can seat 8,000 spectators. Olympics Etiquette: Dress in layers as you will be seated in a chilly indoor facility. When seated, please refrain from moving around the seating area when event starts. Noisemaking is prohibited during the starting procedure. You are not allowed to use flash photography at this venue. more... See more text