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Post by mtnme on Aug 27, 2009 12:33:37 GMT -8
Wow! Isn't the deadline tomorrow? Geez, Lobello, cut it to the wire why don't ya!
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Post by Laura (Lori) on Aug 27, 2009 22:05:17 GMT -8
Well, I'm absolutely certain that I posted this earlier this evening, but I don't see it anywhere, so I'll do it again...
Anthony Lobello must have heard you, Mtnme, 'cause he signed up this afternoon, as did Liz Looby.
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Post by Laura (Lori) on Aug 28, 2009 22:29:20 GMT -8
Okay, the deadline has passed, so this is your final lineup for Olympic Trials:
LADIES: Erin Bartlett Allison Baver Kristen Biondo Kimberly Derrick Alyson Dudek Alaina Fiorenza Tamara Frederick Maria Garcia Lana Gehring Mary Grace Morgan Izykowski Lezleigh Jaworski M. Tina Koenig Elizabeth Looby Sonia Milan Katherine Reutter Kelsey Schiel Emily Scott Rachel Skrocki Rachel Stewart Jessica Smith Kirsten Todd Maddie Watton Katie Welsh Cherise Wilkins
MEN: Eddy Alvarez J. Anthony Barthell Ryan Bedford Sebastian Cano Chris (Kyle) Carr J.R. Celski Simon Cho Chris Creveling Daniel Fiorenza Nicholas Frank Zach Fuller Jonathan Garcia Kevin Geminder Buddy Gurr Landon Hatfield Kyle Haun Travis Jayner JP Kepka Levi Kirkpatrick Robert Lawrence Charles Ryan Leveille Joey Lindsey Anthony Lobello Jordan Malone Apolo Ohno Walter Rusk Jonathan Sermeno Jeffrey Simon Kyle Uyehara Barry Winslow
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Post by Laura (Lori) on Aug 28, 2009 22:46:45 GMT -8
Well, the men went according to hoyle. For the most part, the only 'qualified' skaters who didn't sign up were those we knew to be retired (i.e. Alex Izykowski & Tom Anderson). The mystery is Ansis Robs. He was on the original qualified list, but isn't on the most current one (and didn't register), so I don't know what went on there. On the ladies' side, Skyler McCormick is known to be retired, but there are some surprising absences: 1) Petra Acker (might be concentrating on Long Track) 2) Halie Kim (rumored to have retired, and the fact that she didn't sign up gives 'legs' to the rumor) 3) Carly Wilson ( ?) 4) Vicky Labourdette. She was on the Jr. World Team and she's one that I've been watching with much interest lately - I'm really disappointed that she won't be there...
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Post by Laura (Lori) on Sept 1, 2009 14:26:46 GMT -8
An explanation of why there's no OT broadcast planned, as well as a caution about videotaping at the event...
From Peri Kinder:
Dear US Speedskating Members,
We at US Speedskating are very excited about the U.S. Short Track Championships/Olympic Trials event that will be held in Marquette, Michigan next week. This event is an official Olympic Trials. NBC owns the rights to broadcast or webcast all Olympic Trials including this event, however, NBC has not opted to broadcast this event. Additionally, because NBC owns the exclusive rights to the event, US Speedskating does not have the option to broadcast or webcast the event.
With this being an Olympic Trials, individuals are also not permitted to video tape the event for any use without specific permission by US Speedskating.
Results will be posted as quickly as possible on the US Speedskating website, the Up to Speed page and Twitter. Please visit these sites to receive up-to-date information.
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Post by Antman on Sept 1, 2009 20:25:48 GMT -8
Well, I'll try to answer a few questions you all have. Ansis and Vicky can't skate because they aren't citizens. You have to be a citizen in order to skate Olympic Trials. But they both can skate Jr. Worlds. I do believe that Carly is done skating. I know she's not skating right now. And for the other two. I'm not sure about. So, hopefully that clears up any questions you have. See the majority of you all in Marquette.
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Post by Laura (Lori) on Sept 1, 2009 22:01:22 GMT -8
I had no idea that Ansis & Vicky weren't citizens, but it certainly explains things - thanks for the info... I'm assuming you're ant14, our newest member - welcome!
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Post by aaosmts19 on Sept 2, 2009 13:00:47 GMT -8
It's finally happening! Fro Apolo's witter:
Headed to the airport for Marquette, MI. I feel good! about 5 hours ago from Tweetie
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Post by aaosmts19 on Sept 2, 2009 13:08:15 GMT -8
Am I correct in assuming that cameras are allowed (no flash)?
Also, I just checked the 10-day forecast for Marquette. Wedneday, Thursday and Friday are in the upper 60's with t-storms/scattered showers; lows at night in the 50's.
Going to LL Bean this weekend to gear up!
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Post by Laura (Lori) on Sept 2, 2009 15:02:35 GMT -8
I wonder where Apolo is leaving from, 'cause if I hear that he was in the L.A. area last night I'd swear that I saw him down at the beach doing a bike workout - I think he has a perfect 'twin' here. Ha! Thanks for the weather report - we ARE in that 10-day window now, aren't we?!? I had been hearing that the weather was likely to be a bit rainy. Forgot to add: Regular cameras are okay, at least the last I heard - it's the videos they're concerned with. They were warning about them last year as well.
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Post by bubblebuttsbabe on Sept 2, 2009 22:08:58 GMT -8
That list looks weird without Izy and Halie on it, ngl. I can't believe it's gonna be 4 years already. Dang. But I'm so excited for everyone that gets to go! :]
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Post by Laura (Lori) on Sept 5, 2009 17:45:15 GMT -8
I can't believe it's gonna be 4 years already. BBB, you've been around since 2002, eh? Nearly 8 years as a fan - You're our 'senior statesman', (and I'm old enough to be your mother!) ;D
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Post by Laura (Lori) on Sept 5, 2009 19:13:56 GMT -8
Thank you Skaterswaltz for bringing this to my attention - I'm happy that something is being done at Trials to address the skaters' safety... Speedskating Pad Testing Joint EffortMay 06, 2009Lucas and Yanai prepare for a test dropMARQUETTE, Mich.–U.S. Olympic Education Center Staff, a U.S. Speedskating official, an Upper Peninsula fabric manufacturer and the Northern Michigan University physics department teamed up to test the safety of new speedskating rink board padding on Tuesday, May 5, in the NMU Superior Dome. The pads will be used during the Olympic Speedskating Trials and World Cup events that the United States Olympic Education Center will host in the fall. NMU Professor Dave Lucas, head of the physics department, and Professor Dave Donovan conducted the testing with the help of NMU seniors Shun Yanai, Cory Perry, Nolan Jensen and Sarah Troyer. They carried out the method the International Skating Union requires for pad testing. A cylindrical drop mass, or weight, is dropped from one, two, three and four meters onto the padding. In theory, an accelerometer attached to the weight will measure the acceleration of the mass upon impact. “The lower the acceleration, the better and safer,” explained Lucas. “We are testing for absorption upon impact. It’s like an airbag in a car.” The pads must meet standards set by the ISU. The ISU recommends a 35 percent improvement from the old pads to the new pads. Jacquart Fabric Products of Ironwood, Mich., created the new pads through its ties to the foam company American Excelsior. Jacquart is a versatile sewing manufacturer for many industries, including marine, trucking and commercial upholstery. The company is donating the new set to replace the original pads it produced for the USOEC more than 20 years ago. Once the testing is complete and the results are analyzed, Jacquart and others will brainstorm on what needs to be done in order for the pads to be safe and ready for use. “The goal here is for NMU and the USOEC to knock the socks off the ISU,” said Bob Jacquart, president of the company. “This is a proud event for everyone involved: NMU, the USOEC and the U.P.” To further assist in the testing was Jack Mortell, vice president of U.S. Speedskating. He stressed the importance of the pad testing. “Skaters reach a top speed of 30 miles per hour with approximately 7 meters between the race track and the outer wall at each end of the rink,” he said. “That is a very high speed in a very short distance to hit a stationary object, so the pads play a big role in protecting our skaters. Everyone falls eventually and without high quality pads we’d simply have a lot of injured skaters. We’re extra sensitive of this in the United States because our men’s team is one of the best in the world and our women’s team is on the rise, so we need to keep them safe,” said Mortell.” Mortell provided statistics indicating that 42 percent of U.S. gold Olympic medals earned in the last five Olympic cycles were won by U.S. Speedskaters. The skaters will have a better chance of shining in Vancouver next year as well if they stay safe at the two events in Marquette. Jeff Kleinschmidt, director of the USOEC,organized the testing. He has high hopes for how this could establish the USOEC in the Olympic community. “I think this will be the new standard. This testing here will set the new standard for what needs to be done in the future,” said Kleinschmidt. Mortell added, “This experience is very indicative of the USOEC and NMU. They will not settle for the minimum, they always give their best and reach the maximums.”
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Post by bubblebuttsbabe on Sept 5, 2009 20:33:25 GMT -8
I can't believe it's gonna be 4 years already. BBB, you've been around since 2002, eh? Nearly 8 years as a fan - You're our 'senior statesman', (and I'm old enough to be your mother!) ;D LOL. So true.
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Post by mtnme on Sept 7, 2009 13:57:15 GMT -8
I got to catch a ride today to the events center with Anthony Barthell, Tony Chung and Nickolas Frank to watch practice. The skaters are looking good and no one full on 'tested' the pads today, although Walter Rusk came close ;D (and we'll have no more of that Walter! The sound sure woke me up!) Fortunately he seemed none the worse for wear. took a long walk afterwards along the lake. There is a nice bike trail along the way, although I suggest shorts and a t-shirt for such a jaunt. thought I'd walk to the 'downtown' area. Not to be a negative nelly, but quite frankly, 'downtown' Truckee has got more action. Seriously! How do you have a college town without coffee houses and brew pubs, I ask you? They may have them, but I sure couldn't find 'em. I finally gave up and called a cab back to the hotel. See everyone else soon.
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