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Post by Laura (Lori) on Jul 25, 2011 15:19:22 GMT -8
This thread will be used for discussion and trip-planning for American Cup 2 - Cleveland, OH (Oct 29-30, 2011).
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!-------------------------------- KNOWN INFO:MEDIA LINKS; TV COVERAGE; WEBCASTS, LIVE FAN CHAT, ETC.:None known - see www.usspeedskating.org for results LINKS TO WATCH FOR MORE INFO:PARTICIPATING SKATERS:See signups at: webpoint.usspeedskating.org/wp/Events/ViewMeet.asp?EventID=1918&isPopup=true&Template=Event+EntriesEVENT SCHEDULE AND TIME ZONE CONVERSIONS:Cleveland is in the Eastern Time Zone. ![]() 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:[/img] LINKS FOR RESULTS WHEN THE EVENT HAS CONCLUDED:www.usspeedskating.org
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Post by Laura (Lori) on Oct 27, 2011 19:25:11 GMT -8
The 'B' Group at AmCup 2 should prove to be very interesting. If I'm understanding it right, skaters who are young enough will be competing in the 'B' group for the chance to represent the USA at the Jr. Olympics in Innsbruck, Austria this winter! For the first time in my memory, the signups for the B Group exceed or rival the signups for the elite division! Prediction: Thomas Hong will go to Innsbruck for the men. I don't wanna jinx him, but just sayin...  |
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Post by Laura (Lori) on Oct 30, 2011 14:20:21 GMT -8
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Post by Laura (Lori) on Oct 30, 2011 15:26:32 GMT -8
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Post by dose on Oct 31, 2011 1:59:12 GMT -8
Hasn't national team members in the AmCup 2?
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Post by Laura (Lori) on Nov 7, 2011 14:01:18 GMT -8
Hasn't national team members in the AmCup 2? Sorry, dose, I didn't realize that your question hadn't been answered! Based on my current understanding, here's what I'll throw out there as an answer (if anyone has anything to add or correct, PLEASE DO!): American Cup 1 is the selection competition for the Fall World Cups, and US Championships is the selection competition for the Winter World Cups and World Championships - so ALL skaters who desire to be on the National Team (NT) will skate in these events. However, the other American Cups (2, 3 and Final) are not heavily attended by current NT members. The AC SERIES winners (one man, one woman) receive automatic invites to train with the NT, so the best rising skaters are usually there, as are 'headline' skaters who may have just missed making the NT. All of the American Cups provide challenging competition, so sometimes NT members will compete for various reasons: To earn points toward the overall AC Championship and that 'auto-invite', OR to sharpen themselves for their upcoming international competitions. It's a choice that each skater makes individually! |
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