AC Final/NChamp's - Green Bay WI (Mar 16-18, 2012)

[Laura (Lori)]

This thread will be used for discussion and trip-planning for American Cup Final / National Age Group Championships - Green Bay, WI (March 16-18, 2012).

Discuss any topics related to this event - trip-planning, pre-competition, post-competition, and 'Game Day' chat!

Before making travel arrangements, double-check with USS and ISU official schedules.

For those who are planning to attend the event, pertinent information gathered here - as it becomes available - will be summarized IN THIS ORIGINAL POST (scroll down) for quick-reference.

Please share any info that will be of help those who will be attending the event and/or following along online!

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KNOWN INFO:

MEDIA LINKS; TV COVERAGE; WEBCASTS, LIVE FAN CHAT, ETC.:

Tony Chung is in da' house, so I'm assuming he'll be doing some kind of coverage - hopefully a live stream! Watch his Twitter for up-to-date info about this, 'cause that's where he'll usually post the link:

www.twitter.com/shorttrackhd

I'll be attending the event, and I'll post updates when I can (most likely in the evenings)

You should also be able to find updates via USS' Facebook & Twitter:

www.facebook.com/USSpeedskating?ref=ts#!/USSpeedskating
www.twitter.com/USSpeedskating

EVENT SCHEDULE AND TIME ZONE CONVERSIONS:

Green Bay is in the Central Time Zone. Here is the preliminary schedule of events (subject to change):

webpoint.usspeedskating.org/files/Event_PDFs/1896_Event_Agenda.pdf

PARTICIPATING SKATERS:

American Cup Ladies

Erin Bartlett
Sarah Burg
You Young (Sally) Chea
Andrea Dehnke
Kimberly Derrick
Alaina Fiorenza
Sophie Mittelstadt
Kendal Pumphrey
Katherine Ralston
Kelsey Schiel
Jerebelle Yutangco
Lauren Ziegelmayer

Men

Keith Carroll, Jr
Chris Creveling
Joshua Cummings
Jonathan Garcia
Landon Hatfield
Levi Kirkpatrick
Cole Krueger
Casey Mullarkey
Brett Perry
James Rodowsky
Kyle Uyehara
Barry Winslow
Jared Wood
Soo An Yoo

NATIONAL AGE GROUP CHAMPIONSHIPS SIGNUPS
(I’ve only listed the skaters that we follow on Boots & Blades)

Ladies

Jacqueline Chen (Juvenile - 13-14)
Kristen Santos (Juniors - 15/16)
April Shin (Juvenile - 13-14)
Sarah Warren (Juniors - 15/16)

Men

Adam Callister (Intermediate - 17+)
Jin Seok Chea (Intermediate - 17+)
Kevin Geminder (Masters 30-39)
J.P. Kepka (Intermediate - 17+)
Shaner LeBauer (Juniors 15/16)
Chris McLaughlin (Intermediate - 17+)
Evan Opeka (Juniors - 15/16)
Ian Quinn (Intermediate - 17+)
Jae Kun Yoo (Juniors - 15/16)


MEDIA LINKS; TV COVERAGE; WEBCASTS, LIVE FAN CHAT, ETC.:

LINKS TO WATCH FOR MORE INFO:

EVENT SCHEDULE AND TIME ZONE CONVERSIONS:

VENUE INFORMATION:

TICKET INFO:

HOTEL SUGGESTIONS & INFO:

'PRACTICAL' INFO - CLOTHING, CAMERAS, WHAT TO BRING, WHAT NOT TO BRING...

HOW TO MEET UP WITH OTHER FANS:

TRANSPORTATION TIPS (GROUND AND AIR):

SIGHTSEEING IDEAS:

WEATHER REPORTS:

CARPOOLING/ROOM-SHARING CONNECTIONS:

LINKS FOR RESULTS WHEN THE EVENT HAS CONCLUDED:[/img]

[mittel]

2011-12 Ranking for American Cup Final posted 2/24/12 webpoint.usspeedskating.org/files/Event_PDFs/1896_Event_OtherDoc4.pdf

[Laura (Lori)]

Feb 24, 2012 20:10:51 GMT -8 mittel said:

2011-12 Ranking for American Cup Final posted 2/24/12 webpoint.usspeedskating.org/files/Event_PDFs/1896_Event_OtherDoc4.pdf

If any of the Top 16 skaters don't compete, do they look further down the list for the invites?

[mittel]

Yes, that is my understanding. Some of these skaters may opt not to skate AmCup Finals at all, and others may choose to compete in their age-graded category at Nationals instead.

[daisymomma]

wonder if JH will opt out of this one

[Laura (Lori)]

Here are the skaters for this weekend:

AMERICAN CUP SIGNUPS

Ladies

Erin Bartlett
Sarah Burg
You Young (Sally) Chea
Andrea Dehnke
Kimberly Derrick
Alaina Fiorenza
Sophie Mittelstadt
Kendal Pumphrey
Katherine Ralston
Kelsey Schiel
Jerebelle Yutangco
Lauren Ziegelmayer

Men

Keith Carroll, Jr
Chris Creveling
Joshua Cummings
Jonathan Garcia
Landon Hatfield
Levi Kirkpatrick
Cole Krueger
Casey Mullarkey
Brett Perry
James Rodowsky
Kyle Uyehara
Barry Winslow
Jared Wood
Soo An Yoo

NATIONAL AGE GROUP CHAMPIONSHIPS SIGNUPS
(I’ve only listed the skaters that we follow on Boots & Blades)

Ladies

Jacqueline Chen (Juvenile - 13-14)
Kristen Santos (Juniors - 15/16)
April Shin (Juvenile - 13-14)
Sarah Warren (Juniors - 15/16)

Men

Adam Callister (Intermediate - 17+)
Jin Seok Chea (Intermediate - 17+)
Kevin Geminder (Masters 30-39)
Thomas Insuk Hong (Juvenile - 13/14)
J.P. Kepka (Intermediate - 17+)
Shaner LeBauer (Juniors 15/16)
Chris McLaughlin (Intermediate - 17+)
Evan Opeka (Juniors - 15/16)
Ian Quinn (Intermediate - 17+)
Jae Kun Yoo (Juniors - 15/16)

[daisymomma]

It will be interesting to watch JP we haven't seen him in a while

[daisymomma]

Ok both Jonathan Garcia and Cole Krueger appear to be racing this weekend they mentioned on twitter that were in an apt with Packers stuff

[Laura (Lori)]

Mar 14, 2012 20:38:54 GMT -8 daisymomma said:

Ok both Jonathan Garcia and Cole Krueger appear to be racing this weekend they mentioned on twitter that were in an apt with Packers stuff

Oops! Yes, Jonathan and Cole were on my original list, but when I alphabetized the list, I somehow deleted them. Thanks for catching that, daisymomma!

Tony Chung will be there, so I'm assuming (hoping) he's streaming. Check his Twitter - that's where he'll post the link:

www.twitter.com/shorttrackhd

I'll be in Green Bay at the competition, and I'll try to post some stuff each evening when I get back to the hotel.

USS usually posts results each night - you'll probably find the link to their results on their Facebook page.

I've posted all of this info (and a preliminary schedule) in the Original Post.

[Laura (Lori)]

Tony IS streaming - this may be the link (DO check his Twitter periodically to be sure):

www.ustream.tv/channel/shorttrackhdusnationals2012

[Laura (Lori)]

On my way to the rink (driving from Chicago) - this is the correct link for Tony's broadcast:

www.ustream.tv/channel/shorttrackhdusnationals2012

I hope y'all can tune in - I'll check in later this evening!

[Deleted]

Saturdays festivities begin at what time.....

[Laura (Lori)]

Mar 16, 2012 17:15:11 GMT -8 gasp said:

Saturdays festivities begin at what time.....

Hi, gasp - check the schedule link that I posted on the Original Post. I think the Masters start at 7:45am, AmCup at around 1pm, and the young'uns somewhere in-between (all Central time).

I don't see any official results yet, but Tony has some pics of the results wall at:

docs.google.com/spreadsheet/ccc?key=0AkKaRsNHioRqdHJzX09nc2UzcEMxeUdNcEwtekFSeWc#gid=4

The AmCup skaters raced the 1500M today, with the following results:

Ladies:
Gold - Kimberly Derrick
Silver - Katy Ralston
Bronze - Kendal Pumphrey

Men:
Gold - Jonathan Garcia
Silver - Keith Carroll, Jr.
Bronze - Cole Krueger

[Laura (Lori)]

I'm off to the rink - I'll check in later tonight. Remember - Tony's streaming all day!

USS has posted Day 1 Age Group results (not American Cup) at the following link:

dl.dropbox.com/u/24118980/Nationals%20Day%201%20Results.pdf

[Laura (Lori)]

Day 2 is over - Jonathan Garcia and Kimberly Derrick keep the overall lead, and several National Age Group records have been broken. The following article from TeamUSA.org has a wrap-up of the day and a link to results:

Derrick and Garcia Lead Day 2 American Cup Final
Linda Jager / March 17, 2012

speedskating.teamusa.org/news/2012/03/17/derrick-and-garcia-lead-day-2-american-cup-final/47260

Tomorrow (Sunday) is the final day of racing - for the weekend AND for the season. It'll be an early start - racing will start at about 8am!