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Post by Laura (Lori) on Jun 23, 2012 19:43:27 GMT -8
This thread will be used for discussion and trip-planning for American Cup Final / National Age Group Championships - Omaha, Nebraska (March 15-17, 2013).
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 'INTRODUCTORY' POST 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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Post by Laura (Lori) on Jan 7, 2013 18:56:26 GMT -8
I have a room with 2 double beds at the Marriott (host hotel) - $98 per night, plus taxes & fees. I'll be there Thursday night thru Monday morning. If anybody's going who would like to room share, you can PM me here or email me at lori@rocker-u.net. Female only ;D - and I need to either already know you or have a good frame of reference as to who you are...  |
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Post by lilyover80 on Jan 9, 2013 19:24:49 GMT -8
Lori, If only I weren't going to be touring after World Championships, I'd be there with you!  |
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Post by Deb F on Mar 10, 2013 23:15:30 GMT -8
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Post by Deb F on Mar 11, 2013 10:23:33 GMT -8
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Post by Laura (Lori) on Mar 11, 2013 17:27:29 GMT -8
Thanks, @deb F - that second link worked. If you click "Download PDF of Full Event Info", you'll get to the first link you posted. Sometimes those .pdf's won't allow you to click on them directly! The .pdf also shows the list of entrants: AMERICAN CUP FINAL: Ladies: Allison Baver Lexi Burkholder Yoo Young (Sally) Chea Tamara Frederick Katy Ralston Kristen Santos Sarah Shires April Shin Jerebelle Yutangco Lauren Ziegelmayer Men:Adam Callister Keith Carroll, Jr. Kevin Geminder Tyler Kroll Cole Krueger Matthew Lai Stephen Muir Casey Mullarkey Benjamin Oh Apolo Anton Ohno (just kidding - 'seeing whose paying attention) Brett Perry Jake Powers Aaron Tran Kyle Uyehara Jae Kun Yoo Soo An Yoo Other Boots & Blades skaters who will be competing in the concurrent National Age Group Championships are: Ladies:Jacqueline Chen Men:Thomas Insuk Hong Shaner LeBauer |
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Post by Laura (Lori) on Mar 15, 2013 20:51:51 GMT -8
Quick update from Omaha: Results: usspeedskating.org/sites/default/files/Day%201%20Results.pdfLots of great performances from last year's familiar faces in Age Group Racing, plus some new faces having a breakout year, including Glen Ellyn SC's Elise Brinich, who set 2 National Records In her Ladies' Masters Division. In The AmCup Final, Cole Krueger leads the men with wins in 2 distances, and Allison Baver has the same success for the ladies. Mtnme, you'll be pleased to know that I wore my Baver's Bada$$es pin, and she got a laugh out of it! Other fun facts: There was a shortage of volunteers, so Ryan Leveille and National Team coach Guy Thibault were chasing blocks, pushing ice brooms and wrangling water buckets ALL day long! They seemed to be having a good time 'pitching in' to help. *thumbs up* Unfortunately, there were some crashes of note. Casey Mullarkey crashed with another skater, whose blade cut him badly enough that he needed to be transported to the hospital via ambulance. The good news is that I heard he was in good spirits as he was being wheeled off the ice - but I haven't heard any updates. Also, a very unusual crash - a novice block chaser didn't 'look both ways before crossing', and caused a significant enough crash that the race was stopped. I know it happens, but it was the first time I've personally seen it! No significant injuries, though. An unexpected pleasure was having the chance to meet Bridie Farrell - I only spoke to her briefly, but she's a lovely young woman and thanked us for the support she has gotten here. I was a finish line judge for the morning session, and I had such a blast that I'm doing a repeat performance tomorrow morning (the butternut squash soup reward was more than worth it) - which means I need to be at the rink at the butt-crack of dawn, and must get to bed. G'night! |
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Post by mtnme on Mar 16, 2013 7:34:28 GMT -8
Thank you Lori for the update!
It looks like Allison had a great day on the ice. (It must be the pin...LOL)
So sad about the crashes and hospital runs, but hope all is well with no serious injuries.
Have a great time. Wish I was there!
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Post by Laura (Lori) on Mar 16, 2013 7:58:54 GMT -8
Got an update about Casey - Lots of stitches,, but looking a bit better than some of the other 'cuts' we've witnessed in the past. So bummed for him, 'cause he was starting out really well for the weekend!  |
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Post by Laura (Lori) on Mar 17, 2013 13:02:58 GMT -8
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Post by Laura (Lori) on Mar 17, 2013 13:17:19 GMT -8
Well, the competition is over, but Deb & I aren't through with the restaurants in the Old Market District. One more dinner together to 'ring in' the off- season! Congrats to Allison Baver and Cole Krueger, who won the OVERALL titles for the weekend, and to Allison Baver and Keith Carroll, who won the Overall titles for the entire AmCup Series! Safe travels home to everyone! Here's the most recent link for results (the one listed upthread no longer works): www.usspeedskating.org/sites/default/files/Day%203%20Results.pdf |
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Post by Laura (Lori) on Mar 19, 2013 14:32:33 GMT -8
Here's a local article about the meet (with a nice pic of rising stars Shaner LeBauer & Michael Koenig). Omaha did a really nice job, especially for a first meet. The Omaha Sports Commission has hosted some really big-time events recently (Olympic Swimming Trials, Pro Rodeo, Track & Field, and even the US Figure Skating Championships) - so with one ST competition under their belt, I'm sure things will just get better & better! It's nice to have a venue in the heartland that's willing and able to host major competitions. The people were great, and Deb & I both agreed we'd go back to Omaha in a New York minute! IcePlex fitting for Omaha's latest national eventBy Steve Beideck / World-Herald Correspondent www.omaha.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20130317/SPORTS/703179846/1001 |
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Post by Deleted on Mar 25, 2013 14:21:42 GMT -8
Here's a youtube of the Midget Girls race:
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