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Post by Laura (Lori) on Oct 4, 2008 22:46:48 GMT -8
This thread is totally devoted to Allison Baver, and is intended to be an archive of her skating career - as well as a place to chat about her accomplishments and encourage her as she pursues her goals both on and off the ice.
If you have any articles, photos, links and news about Allison (past or present), we'd love to see them!
If you are a non-member who would like to contribute news, photos, archives or comments, please feel free to contact us at:
lori@rocker-u.net or michelle@therockerfund.org
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Post by mtnme on Jan 25, 2009 23:01:38 GMT -8
Allison's Website: www.allisonbaver.com/_____________________________________________________________________________________________________ Torino Olympic Team Front Row: Allison, Kimberly Derrick, Halie Kim, Caroline Hallisey, Maria Garcia Back Row: Apolo Anton Ohno, Alex Izykowski, Anthony Lobello, JP Kepka and Rusty Smith 2008 World Cup Vancouver, Bronze Medal 2008 World Cup Nagano, Bronze Medal (L-R) Silver medalist Shin Sae-bom of South Korea, gold medalist Kim Min-jung of South Korea and bronze medalist Allison Baver of the U.S. pose for photographers on the podium at the award ceremony after the Ladies 1500m (1) final during the Samsung ISU World Cup Short Track 2008/2009 Nagano at Big Hat on December 6, 2008 in Nagano, Japan. (Photo by Kiyoshi Ota/Getty Images)
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Post by mtnme on Jan 26, 2009 19:40:17 GMT -8
Members of the US team Kimberly Derrick, Katherine Reutter, Allison Baver, Carly Wilson and Lana Gehring pose for photographers after the 3000 meter relay during the Samsung ISU World Cup Short Track at the Utah Olympic Oval February 10, 2008 in Kearns, Utah. (Photo by Matthew Stockman/Getty Images North America)
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Post by mtnme on Jan 27, 2009 19:54:12 GMT -8
Allison on the cover of the 2007 Speedskating Media Guide
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Post by mtnme on Jan 29, 2009 16:38:27 GMT -8
Allison takes the bronze for the women's time trials at US Championships 2008. Katherine Reutter wins gold, Kimberly Derrick takes the silver. Allison with the rest of Team USA at US Championships 2008. Bottom Row: Ryan Bedford, Jeff Simon, Apolo Anton Ohno, JR Celski and Jordan Malone Top Row: Lana Gehring, Allison, Katherine Reutter, Jessica Smith and Kimberly Derrick.
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Post by mtnme on Feb 9, 2009 23:49:48 GMT -8
Two-time Olympian Allison Baver collided with teammate Katherine Reutter during the third lap of the Ladies 1500m A final at the ISU World Cup short track speed skating event in Sofia, Bulgaria on Sunday, leaving Baver with multiple fractures in her right leg. She will be flying back to Pennsylvania for surgery on Monday. “She entered the pads in a really bad position and it was impossible to do anything to avoid this injury,” said Laurent Daignault, National Short Track Assistant coach. “She’ll have to have a long straight cast to keep her leg stable. It looks painful, but she has a really strong attitude.” After the race resumed, Reutter finished in second place, earning a silver medal and trip to the podium. In the Ladies 1500m B final, Jessica Smith finished first, putting in a strong performance at her first World Cup Short Track event. Kimberly Derrick finished fourth in the 1000m and Lana Gehring finished third in the 1000m B Final. The U.S. men’s team struggled during Friday's and Saturday's events with falls and disqualifications. J.R. Celski was pulled out of the competition for the rest of the races after two falls in the relay quarter-final left him with a knee contusion. “He managed to stand up twice and finish the race,” Daignault said, “and he still qualified for the semifinal. We withdrew him from the competition because of his condition and to allow him a fast recovery so he can be in good condition for next weekend and the World Championships.” But in Sunday’s races, the men recouped with Jeff Simon winning a silver medal in the 500m and Jordan Malone earning a second-place finish in the second 1,000m event. The team travels to Dresden, Germany, for next weekend’s ISU World Cup event and Daignault said they all are hoping for a quick return to the ice for Baver. “The team wishes the best recovery for Allison,” he said, “All members of the team have been very helpful and nice to her.” This is agonizing to post here, and it certainly isn't happy news - but it is Allison news, so here it will go. Chin up and Heal Fast, Allison!
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Post by Deleted on Feb 12, 2009 18:14:09 GMT -8
That just hurts every time I look at it.
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Post by mtnme on Feb 26, 2009 15:52:33 GMT -8
From Peri Kinder at USS....
Because of the great concern expressed by US Speedskating members, two-time Olympian Allison Baver issued the following statement regarding her injury at the ISU World Cup event in Sofia, Bulgaria.
"I've been surrounded by a lot of great surgeons and the surgery went very well. I'm in a hard cast for the next couple of weeks and I'll be in a soft cast for four weeks after that. I'm in a lot of pain and this whole situation is really hard for me but I'm very confident using Dr. Wen Chao. I'll be immobile and will be off my feet for four to six weeks. I'm going forward and happy the surgery is out of the way. I'm able to progress and take things one step at a time. I'm looking at going to Colorado Springs to maximize my rehab and I'll try to be back on the ice as soon as possible.
Everyone has been so supportive and so caring. I'm counting my blessings every step of the way."
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Good Luck to Allison on her recovery. We wish her all the best!
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Post by mtnme on Apr 19, 2009 8:12:56 GMT -8
Team USA 2006 Back Row: Rusty Smith, Anthony Lobello, Apolo Anton Ohno, Alex Izykowski and JP Kepka Front Row: Kimberly Derrick, Halie Kim, Allison Baver, Maria Garcia, Caroline Hallisey (Kepka) Well, this site doesn't attract shippers, and Lori nuked the 'smite' feature here, so I can post photos like this one all I want without getting a 'smack down'... ....hehehe ....I'll bet I have a whole slew of these somewhere...
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Post by Laura (Lori) on Apr 19, 2009 22:27:33 GMT -8
Spearheaded by Allison Baver, it's nice to know that our entire team has a heart for their community! Short Track Speedskaters Provide for Families in NeedMembers of the U.S. Speedskating team that trains in Kearns provided Christmas cheer for families from the Utah Youth Village. Allison Baver, an Olympian shown at right, delivered holiday surprises to Marceline Brown, Jak Brown and Jessica Mass.A group of world-class speedskaters who train at the Utah Olympic Oval gave back to the community this year. Led by two-time Olympian Allison Baver’s efforts, they organized an adopt-a-family program and provided gifts for two families from the Utah Youth Village. "There are so many families in need," Baver said. "If we didn't adopt them, they weren't going to have a Christmas." The skaters shopped for five children between the ages of 8 and 16, plus two single mothers who are struggling to make ends meet. Although Baver expected her teammates to pitch in, she had no idea they would be so generous. "I made a list of everything they would need," she said. "The 13-year-old wanted gymnastics lessons and we arranged that through a gymnastic place in Sandy. I made sure they got one item they really needed and then we got them one thing they wanted and one thing they could wear back to school." Along with Christmas gifts, the speedskaters provided Christmas trees, Christmas dinner and even an electric stove and bed. The Utah Olympic Oval helped out by supplying the two families with a free annual family skating pass. The service project was organized during a busy season for the Short Track World Cup Team members who traveled to Nagano, Japan at the beginning of December for a competition. Those who got involved included speedskaters Apolo Anton Ohno, Travis Jayner, Anthony Lobello, Ryan Leveille, Simon Cho, Jeff Simon, Alex Izykowski, Jordan Malone, Ryan Bedford, Jessica Smith, Kimberly Derrick, Katherine Reutter, Lana Gehring, Carly Wilson, Mary Grace, Alyson Dudek and Baver. U.S. Speedskating staff members also got involved, including National Short Track Head Coach Jae Su Chun, strength trainer Shane Domer, High-performance Director Guy Thibault and short track coordinator Laurent Daignault. "It was great coming together to give the kids a Christmas," Baver said, "I think this shows that if we can do this, then anyone can help."
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Post by Laura (Lori) on Apr 19, 2009 22:33:14 GMT -8
I do think this is my favorite non-skating Allison photo! ;D
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Post by Laura (Lori) on May 15, 2009 10:51:40 GMT -8
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Post by Laura (Lori) on May 15, 2009 11:23:21 GMT -8
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Post by Laura (Lori) on May 16, 2009 23:40:13 GMT -8
Here are those NBC / USOC photos - credit Harry How / Getty Images: (Happy to see Allison here in the 'Olympic Mix' - 'hope this means you're healing well, girl!)
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Post by mtnme on May 18, 2009 9:12:32 GMT -8
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