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Post by bubblebuttsbabe on May 18, 2009 1:51:18 GMT -5
Not only did Team USA take promo shots for the Olys last week - they also filmed PSAS for the USOC. :] - - - - - - Source: www.sportsbusinessjournal.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=article.main&articleID=62482- - - - - - USOC plans fundraising spotsBy TRIPP MICKLE Staff writer Published May 18, 2009 : Page 04 The U.S. Olympic Committee is planning to wrap itself in the red, white and blue of the July 4 holiday this year with a new marketing program that officials hope extends Team USA’s relevance beyond the 17-day window of the Olympic Games. The program, America Supports Team USA, will run from Memorial Day through July 4 and will center on a series of public-service commercials featuring Olympians calling on Americans to donate to the USOC. Officials wouldn’t confirm what the USOC’s fundraising goals are, but in a private presentation to sponsors of the organization, USOC executives said they hope to raise $1 million this year, $2 million next year and $6 million four years from now. The marketing program, which is the first developed by new USOC chief marketing officer Lisa Baird, is the first one to tie Team USA to July 4. Baird hopes the promotion becomes an annual one that sponsors activate around by playing on the parallels between the patriotism of celebrating Independence Day and the patriotism of supporting Team USA. “We won’t ever be a 365-day consumption property,” Baird said, “but for the USOC to have another tent pole every year for Americans to get to know our athletes a little bit more, to get to know our cause a little bit more and to donate a little bit to our efforts, is what this is all about.” The centerpiece of the marketing program will be four to five public-service announcements that will appear on NBC and other networks that the USOC is working to secure, such as TNT or ESPN. There also will be print and digital promotions that support the TV spots. The spots will feature Olympic athletes in front of an American flag explaining what it takes to be an Olympian. Different athletes will say it takes speed, stamina, desire and other things before the commercial culminates by saying, “It takes you.”In one commercial, a voice-over will encourage viewers to go online and donate to teamusa.org. Another spot will not include the call for donations but will thank viewers for their support. A final spot may feature only winter Olympians and will culminate with something like “See you in Vancouver,” Baird said. The spots are expected to include Olympic stars like skier Julia Mancuso, speedskater Apolo Ohno, swimmer Jason Lezak, sprinter Allyson Felix and others. Swimmer Michael Phelps will not be featured. The athletes will wear specially designed T-shirts, which are made by Nike and will be sold at teamusa.org. Portions of the proceeds from the shirts will benefit Team USA. The USOC filmed the spots last week in Los Angeles. The creative was designed by former BBDO employees Al Merrin and Richard Sabean. Despite only learning of the promotion in late April, several sponsors have developed plans to support it. Hilton will air the USOC commercials on TVs in the rooms of its hotels, McDonald’s will paint its Kasey Kahne car with an Olympic theme for a NASCAR Nationwide Series race this summer, and United Airlines will feature the campaign in its magazine, Hemispheres, and on-air video. “We generate a lot of awareness with the Olympics, but this helps extend the partnership outside the window of the Games,” said Dianna Vaughn, Hilton’s vice president of promotions. “We like the philosophy and how it connects good sport, competitive sport and fair play with July 4.” Among national governing bodies, USA Swimming has pledged its support, offering the USOC advertising space in its magazine, planning public-service announcements about the program at the USA Swimming National Championships in early July and hosting Web banners on usaswimming.org. The USOC is working to involve other national governing bodies in the promotion, as well. |
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Post by skaterswaltz on May 18, 2009 12:29:24 GMT -5
Thanks for posting this, BBB. Brilliant campaign and I can't wait to see the spots!
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Post by evie5 on May 22, 2009 20:03:25 GMT -5
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Post by Lori on May 22, 2009 23:15:55 GMT -5
Cool find, Evie! I wonder if this is related to the info Gasp posted on the Apolo News thread: COCA-COLA “SIX PACK” OF OLYMPIC ATHLETES A diverse, talented group of Olympic Champions and Olympic hopefuls are joining forces as part of the Coca-Cola “Six-Pack” of Athletes for the Vancouver 2010 Olympic Winter Games. The athletes will also serve as Coca-Cola “Ambassadors of Active Living” to help encourage and inspire people to lead active, balanced lives. The Coca-Cola “Six-Pack” will be featured on special in-store materials In January and February, 2010 to help Coca-Cola celebrate the Vancouver 2010 Olympic Games. The new “Six Pack,” a group of Olympic Champions, medalists and hopefuls, includes: Gretchen Bleiler – silver medalist in women’s half-pipe (snowboarding), member of 2006 U.S. Olympic Team Rockne Brubaker and Keauna McLaughlin – reigning U.S. National Champions in pairs figure skating Evan Lysacek – reigning World Champion in men’s figure skating, member of 2006 U.S. Olympic Team Apolo Anton Ohno – five-time medalist in men’s short track speed skating, member of 2002 and 2006 U.S. Olympic Teams Angela Ruggiero – three-time Olympic medalist in women’s ice hockey, member of 1998, 2002, and 2006 U.S. Olympic Teams This is the second consecutive Olympic Games that Coca-Cola has featured a “Six-Pack” of Athletes as part of the brand’s Olympic program. The Coca-Cola “Six-Pack” who competed in Beijing in 2008 brought home 14 Olympic medals and encouraged countless across the U.S. to live positively. The group included, Natalie Coughlin, LeBron James, Shawn Johnson, Steven Lopez, Andy Potts and Sanya Richards.. |
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Post by skaterswaltz on May 22, 2009 23:31:35 GMT -5
Very cool and Apolo is a perfect ambassador for living positively.
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Post by evie5 on May 28, 2009 6:08:47 GMT -5
USOC has faith Americans will support programs during tough economic times Comments 1 | Recommend 0 May 26, 2009 - 10:01 PM BRIAN GOMEZ Can you spare some change to help American athletes training for the Olympics? These are tough economic times, so you don't have to give a lot. Maybe $5, and if you really want to show your patriotism, you could buy a T-shirt. That's the U.S. Olympic Committee's latest sales pitch, called "America Supports Team USA," in which athletes dressed in Nike gear appear in commercials, talking about the 2010 Vancouver Games and soliciting $5 donations. The program, developed by the Colorado Springs-based USOC's new chief marketing officer, Lisa Baird, debuted last weekend in celebration of Memorial Day, featuring spots on NBC that were filmed this month in Los Angeles. It soon will expand to print advertisements and digital promotions, with messages until July Fourth from at least four Olympic gold medalists in sprinter Allyson Felix, swimmer Jason Lezak, skier Julia Mancuso and speedskater Apolo Anton Ohno. At teamusa.org, the USOC's Web site, a popup banner reads, "USA! USA! USA! It takes more than cheers to support the Olympic and Paralympic teams. It takes you." The banner leads to a donation page, and the site is expected to begin pushing T-shirt sales. "This is the first year of a concept that will grow over time," USOC spokesman Darryl Seibel said. "It's an opportunity for athletes to express their appreciation and gratitude to the American public, to reach out and remind folks that there's an Olympic and Paralympic Games coming up and that continued support will be important." Canada has generated $105 million - $55 million in federal funding and $50 million in private contributions - the past four years through the "Own the Podium" program, with donation amounts starting at $20.10. The USOC, which laid off 54 employees and reduced its annual budget by $7.1 million to $135.5 million in March, wants its fundraising efforts to produce $1 million this year, $2 million next year and $6 million in 2013, according to the SportsBusiness Journal. A handful of USOC sponsors - the committee boasts 19 corporate partners following Tuesday's renewal of career-services company Adecco - already have made activation plans, most notably Hilton, McDonald's and United Airlines. Plus, several national governing bodies are on board. USA Swimming vows to promote the USOC program at the national championships in Indianapolis in July, and USA Triathlon will do the same next month during a world championship series event in Washington and the Hy-Vee Triathlon in West Des Moines, Iowa. "All the NGBs, we're connected to 13.6 million members," said Skip Gilbert, executive director of USA Triathlon. "If there's going to be an Olympic message, it would make sense to drive that message through us. ... The more you get your message in front of people, the more likely they are going to be to run with it." www.gazette.com/sports/million-55031-usoc-olympic.html |
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Post by Lori on Jun 1, 2009 16:49:58 GMT -5
Phase 2 Olympic tickets go on sale Saturday, June 6, 2009 at 10:00 am (Pacific Time). Tickets will be available on a first-come, first-served basis. Save yourself time on June 6 by following these helpful hints: Timesaving Tips 1. Your Vancouver 2010 ticketing account o Take a moment to register your Vancouver 2010 ticketing account before June 6 if you don't already have one. Register your ticketing account now( tickets.vancouver2010.com/ ) o If you requested tickets in Phase 1 or bought Paralympic tickets, then you already have a ticketing account. Re-familiarize yourself by using your registered e-mail address and password to sign in to your account before June 6. Sign in to your ticketing account now>>>( tickets.vancouver2010.com/ ) 2. Plan ahead — While tickets are available for all sport and ceremony sessions, the majority are for preliminary ice hockey and curling  . Check out the Competition Schedule before June 6 and make a list of the sports and sessions that you want to see. View Competition Schedule>>>>>> View ticket prices>>>>>> 3. Simplify your search — After you sign in to your account on June 6 go to Search and select only the sports on your list. Then, look for the date and session you want and add it to your shopping cart! 4. Have your Visa ready — In recognition of the 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games Visa sponsorship, we are proud to acknowledge Visa as the only payment card accepted. For additional information on payment see Payment FAQs ( www.vancouver2010.com/en/ticketing-information/tickets-general/tickets-payment/-/53278/ubkw5l/index.html ). Thank you for your support of the 2010 Winter Games. Vancouver 2010 Ticketing Team The Vancouver 2010 Ticketing Call Centre: Special hours for Phase 2 (Pacific Time): Saturday, June 6, 10:00 am to 7:00 pm Sunday, June 7, 9:00 am to 4:00 pm Regular hours: Monday through Friday — 9:00 am to 7:00 pm Saturday — 9:00 am to 4:00 pm. Phone: 1-800-TICKETS (1-800-842-5387) E-mail: customercare@tickets.vancouver2010.com TDD/TTY: 604-629-7140 (for persons who are deaf or hard of hearing) |
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Post by tdav on Jun 10, 2009 13:36:39 GMT -5
I don't know if people know this or not but I'll post anyway. I got this from my friend on youtube, Olympian9110 (you might've noticed some of his posts there LOL) so don't spread it around because I don't know if this is official but according to him, Ahn will not be skating in the 2009-10 World Cups or Vancouver Olympics. In the national selection try-outs, Ahn placed 7th overall and on the girl's team Jin Sun-Yu placed 11th. (Because they haven't competed in the last two years, they needed to place 3rd.)
He told me that Ahn said just a couple of weeks ago that he "...won't be giving up so easily, that will be training for the next world cups and of course the next Olympics."
He also told me that if Ahn and Jin do compete in Sochi, it will probably be their last.
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Post by sk8er on Jun 11, 2009 10:06:24 GMT -5
I'm not surprised. When Seung Jai Lee took out Jonathan Guillemette at Worlds in 2004 Jonanthan never regained his former level of skating. You'll recall he suffered a spinal fracture and had surgery to put in steel rods. He only missed a few months of training and returned for the fall World Cups. I'd be surprised if Ahn could make ti to Sochi. Short track is really a young person's sport. By that I mean that it favors the speed and agility of the younger athletes. Still, if anyone could do it I think Ahn could. IMHO he was the best of his generation, bar none. SusanG
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Post by mtnme on Jun 18, 2009 13:12:19 GMT -5
Editor's Notes: USOC budget splurgeThu Jun 18, 2009 By Dave Ungrady / Universal Sports www.universalsports.com/ViewArticle.dbml?DB_OEM_ID=23000&ATCLID=3753113USA Luge received the good news from the U.S. Olympic Committee at a critical time. On June 13, the federation’s national committee had scheduled a meeting to discuss budget issues for its fiscal year that begins July 1 as it ramps up its preparations for the 2010 Vancouver Olympics. On June 12 the USOC announced that it would add $16.5 million this year to the budgets of U.S. winter sports federations. USA Luge was one of the more grateful benefactors. “We were able to present a balanced budget with the USOC funding,” said Gordy Sheer, director of media and marketing for USA Luge. “If not we would have had to make some tough choices, mostly with staffing issues. We’ve rounded the corner and are now safer next year. We’ll be able to provide a full slate of services that we were able to provide the previous years.” Sheer’s expression of gratitude echoed clearly this week throughout the U.S. winter sports federation landscape and supported comments by USOC acting CEO Stephanie Streeter during a teleconference last Friday when she said that the NGBs were happy with the additional support. Of the seven federations, six were available to comment on the influx of capital that will help them at least maintain a variety of programs they hope will result in optimum performance at the 2010 Vancouver Olympics. No federation specified the amounts they expect to receive. The agreements on the funding between USOC and the federations are expected to be finalized by early July. “I’m very pleased with the outcome of the allocation,” said USA Bobsled and Skeleton CEO Darrin Steele. “With the economy and changeover of leadership team at USOC, we weren’t sure how things were going to play out. There was some nervousness. They’ve done a great job. It’s better than expected.” USA Bobsled and Skeleton receives 50 percent of its funding from the USOC, says Steele. The federation will use the new money next year to fine tune Olympic preparations between the end of its World Cup season and the Winter Games. “We’ll set up some final training with the team in Park City (Utah) on a fast track similar to the one in Whistler (the Vancouver 2010 venue),” said Steele. “It costs money to house the athletes, ship the equipment, get the ice time, to prepare the team mentally and physically. Those things have been funded for us. I’ve been critical of the USOC on certain decisions, but on this one they did it right. They sent a message we’re going to reward performance and look for a return on the investment.” In February Steve Holcomb’s USA four-man bobsled team won a world championship for the first time since 1959. U.S. Figure Skating Executive Director David Raith says the funding will increase its budget up to 15 percent and will allow the federation to continue programs they’ve been operating the last three years. Most of the money will be used to cover expenses in Vancouver and final preparations for the Games. “I was expecting at least the status quo,” Raith said. “It was good news for us.” USA Speed Skating plans to use some of the money to lease properties near its venues for the use of what Executive Director Bob Crowley calls safe houses for the athletes.
“The athletes can go there the night before they compete to zero in and focus,” he said. “If there are any ground transportation problems, it doesn’t matter because they are already there.”
The federation paid for one safe house at the 2006 Torino Olympics, but speed skating will take place at two separate venues at the Vancouver Games—one for short track and the other for long track.
“When the economy has suffered as it has, sponsorship dollars are different and conditions change,” Crowley said. “But we now believe we have what we need for Vancouver.” USA Ice Hockey received about four percent more than they expected from the USOC, but Executive Director David Ogrean said the amount offered a “small modicum” of relief for its overall $30 million budget. “We’re one of the healthier NGBs but things will come up and the extra dollars will help us better respond to those needs when they arise.” U.S. Skiing will use its cash influx to enhance its on-snow training camps this summer and fall as well as its physical conditioning and testing. The money will also be used to expand its Fast Skis project at the Vancouver Games and for more comfortable housing in Vancouver while competing. The Fast Skis project assesses how weather and snow conditions could affect Nordic performance at the Nordic venue in the Callaghan Valley of the Whistler Olympic Park. “I think we’re in good shape,” said the federation’s CEO Bill Marolt. “I’m pleased with the support we get from the USOC. What I like about USOC funding is it’s targeted and goes to specific programs. This allows us to up the ante.” USA Luge relishes the chance to simply maintain its programs, including the Slider Search tour throughout the United States that promotes the sport and recruits athletes. The federation recently lost its title sponsor for the 25-year old program. “If the money had not come through, we would have done it, but we would have had to dial it down this year,” Sheer said. “We found 80 percent of our 2006 Olympic team with the program. We don’t have to sweat about is as much as we thought we would have had to.” With adequate funding in place, the federations can leave the sweating to its athletes. Celebrate Olympic Day - Olympic Day celebrations will take place throughout the world on June 23, commemorating the resurgence of the modern Olympic movement. On that day in 1894, Baron Pierre de Coubertine set up a committee at the Sorbonne in Paris to organize the first Games and ultimately create the International Olympic Committee. The USOC will celebrate with a reception at the U.S. Olympic Complex in Colorado Springs by honoring Olympic gold medalists George DiCarlo (swimming), Teresa Edwards (basketball) and Edwin Moses (track and field), all who participated in the 1984 Los Angeles Olympics. Chicago 2016, bidding to host the 2016 Summer Games, is organizing youth fun runs for nearly 30,000 kids at more than 200 parks in the city. U.S. Olympic gold-medal winning gymnast Bart Connor will host athletic activities in Oklahoma City on the Oklahoma River for kids from ages 6 to 14. In Washington, DC, former U.S. Olympic speed skater Nathaniel Mills will promote Olympism by staging an opening ceremony in the morning followed by ice skating in the afternoon at an ice arena. In Japan, thousands of people celebrated Olympic Day on Sunday with a cultural twist. Many gathering to watch a presentation of the Tokyo Philharmonic with a backdrop of video highlights from past Olympic Games. Tokyo is also bidding to host the 2016 Summer Games. ____________________________________________________________________________ Kuwait faces IOC penalty - The International Olympic Committee says Kuwait will be suspended from the Olympic movement if it does not change its sports laws within six weeks. The IOC's executive board Tuesday gave Kuwait a July 31 deadline to amend a law which currently allows the state to interfere in elections for positions in sports organizations. Its charter allows the IOC to sanction a National Olympic Committee if a government interferes in its independent work. The IOC said it had spent two years working to find a solution with the Kuwait-based Olympic Council of Asia and officials. If the suspension takes effect, Kuwaiti athletes and officials will be barred from Olympic events and business. It is unlikely that the absence of Kuwait in the Olympics would affect the overall competitive appeal of the Games. Fehaid Al Deehani won the country’s only Olympic medal, a bronze in double trop shooting at the 2000 Sydney Olympics. Some content provided by the Associated Press _______________________________________________________________________________ (...hopefully, this safe house won't be 'haunted'...) 
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Post by sk8on on Jun 18, 2009 19:47:35 GMT -5
Streeter Announces U. S. Olympic Committee Doubles Fundraising Goal for “America Supports Team USA” Initiative by Kevin Neuendorf usocpressbox.org/usoc/pressbox.nsf/6272c9a938d3a5cb8525711000564abd/f165c344b03998e5852575d900525399?OpenDocumentFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 18, 2009 Streeter Announces U. S. Olympic Committee Doubles Fundraising Goal for “America Supports Team USA” Initiative Visa to Provide Matching Funds from Their Sponsorship USOC Releases Additional Elements for 2009 Campaign COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. – The U. S. Olympic Committee (USOC) today announced that it hopes to raise $2 million, up from earlier estimates of $1 million, in private donations from May 22-July 4, 2009 centered around its new initiative “America Supports Team USA.” This initiative is serving as the centerpiece for overall fundraising efforts by the USOC during the summer months. Longtime Olympic sponsor Visa has created even more incentive to make a donation to the U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Teams as Visa will match monies raised by the USOC. Americans can now double their impact between now and July 4. For every dollar sent by the challenge deadline of July 4, 2009, Olympic sponsor Visa will designate another $1 from their sponsorship for a total of $2, up to a maximum of $500,000. Whatever citizens send will be doubled, as long as the USOC receives it by July 4, 2009. “My business experience tells me that we can hit this higher fundraising target if we work hard together with our partners,” said USOC Acting Chief Executive Officer Stephanie Streeter. “Our research tells us again and again that Americans really care about the U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Teams and want to support them. Every donation counts and can make a big difference in the lives of our Olympic and Paralympic hopefuls.” The “America Supports Team USA” initiative celebrates patriotism and raises money to support Olympic and Paralympic athletes and hopefuls. The campaign tagline, “Together We Win,” underscores the importance that private donations play in providing Olympians, Paralympians and hopefuls with essential programs and services designed to “achieve sustained competitive excellence and to preserve the Olympic Ideals, and thereby inspire all Americans” as stated in the USOC Mission statement. “All the way through my career I’ve had people step up and be a part of me being able to chase my dreams.” said three-time Olympian Picabo Street (skiing). “…And even if it’s a small donation – you have a part of it and it makes it very impactful for the athletes and really something that we take pride in.” In conjunction with the international observance of Olympic Day on June 23, Chicago 2016, the USOC and the City of Chicago are leading efforts to commemorate Olympic Day with celebrations across the country. Under the leadership of Chicago Mayor Richard M. Daley, the U.S. Conference of Mayors adopted a resolution this weekend supporting Olympic Day. As a result of this outreach and the efforts of Chicago 2016 and the USOC, nearly 150 cities will host Olympic Day celebrations, including fun runs, lectures and sport competitions and demonstrations—many attended by Olympic and Paralympic athletes. Olympic Day carries more meaning than ever this year as our nation waits to see if the Olympic and Paralympic Games will return to the U.S. in 2016. On June 23, mayors from across the country will join in proclaiming the day Olympic Day in their communities, and Chicago 2016 and the USOC are encouraging communities to host events that promote physical activity and sport participation, as well as support the Olympic values of fair play, cooperation and respect for others. Activities range from rowing demonstrations in Philadelphia with U.S. Rowing and Philadelphia Mayor Michael Nutter, to a fun run in Honolulu with Honolulu Mayor Mufi Hannemann. Olympic Day is a worldwide commemoration of Baron Pierre de Coubertin’s June 23, 1894, convening of the first International Olympic Committee meeting at the Sorbonne in Paris, and the founding of the Modern Olympic Games. National Olympic Committees throughout the world will participate in the international celebration, with each Olympic Committee sending Olympic Day greetings to participating nations. About the America Supports Team USA Initiative The campaign, which began Memorial Day Weekend and continues through Independence Day, includes public service announcements (PSAs) and print advertisements that will appear in media outlets including NBC, Charter Communications, CBS, Comcast, ESPN, the NHL Network, Time Inc. News Group publications and USA Today. NBC Universal is the broadcaster of the 2010 and 2012 Olympic Games and has agreed to support the USOC’s campaign across all NBC Universal networks. U.S. professional sports leagues have also extended their support of the initiative. The NBA is supporting this initiative by airing the PSA on NBA TV and NBA.com. Additionally, the PSA will air during WNBA games on ESPN 2. The NHL is also supporting the initiative on NHL.com in addition to airing the PSA on the NHL Network, Major League Baseball teams have also supported the initiative. Several teams will run the PSA at ballparks around the nation and Olympians and Paralympians will throw out ceremonial first pitches at several ballparks. National Governing Bodies (NGBs) have also been heavily involved. “America Supports Team USA” will be featured at events such as USA Baseball’s games against Guatemala and Cuba in Durham, N.C., USA Swimming National Championships in Indianapolis, Ind., USA Taekwondo National Championships/Junior Olympics in Austin, Texas, USA Track & Field National Championships in Eugene, Ore., USA Triathlon Hy Vee Championships in Des Moines, Iowa, and USA Volleyball’s Girl’s Junior Championships and Women’s Pan Am Cup in Miami, Fla.. How Can Americans Help? There are a number of direct ways that fans can show their ongoing support for Team USA: Log on to www.teamusa.org and make a donation to the U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Teams Purchase a T-shirt specially designed by Nike and $5 of the proceeds for every T-shirt sold will go directly to the “America Supports Team USA” fund. The T-shirt is featured on every athlete in the PSAs and on collateral materials supporting the initiative. The T-shirts can be purchased at www.teamusa.org. Purchase a specially-designed lapel pin by Aminco at www.teamusa.orgPurchase an official U.S. Olympic Team Rings wristband. Team Rings wristbands can be purchased at www.teamusa.org and proceeds fund the ongoing training and development of both today’s and tomorrow's U.S. Olympians, Paralympians and hopefuls. Partnership Support Makes It Possible Team USA’s Corporate Sponsor Family plays an integral role in each and every day of an Olympian, Paralympian and hopeful’s training. Through the ‘America Supports Team USA’ initiative, Team USA Partners have created unique opportunities for activation beyond the time period surrounding the Olympic and Paralympic Games. United Airlines will promote the initiative and a U.S. Olympic United Miles Donation program in their award-winning monthly in-flight magazine, Hemispheres, as well as during their in-flight programming. Hilton Hotels will air the PSAs in guest rooms. Where Does The Money Go? Approximately 80% of the USOC’s operating budget goes directly to support Olympians, Paralympians and hopefuls training to represent Team USA, including: Direct Athlete Support and Athlete Support Programs such as Operation Gold, Elite Athlete Health Insurance, Olympic Ambassador Program, Team For Tomorrow, Career Transition Services and Scholarship Opportunities Performance Services such as Coaching, Sports Medicine, Recovery, Technology, Physiology, Strength & Conditioning, Psychology and Nutrition Athlete Services & Facilities such as Olympic Training & Education Centers and U.S. Olympic Training Sites and High Performance Centers U.S. Paralympics including the Paralympic Military Program, Paralympic Academy and Paralympic Sport Clubs International Relations programs offering opportunities for international coaches and athletes through exchange programs Anti-Doping & Drug Control To make a donation or for more information on the “America Supports Team USA initiative,” please go to www.teamusa.org. For more information, please contact the USOC Communications Division at (719) 866-4529. About the U.S. Olympic Committee The United States Olympic Committee (USOC) is recognized by the International Olympic Committee as the sole entity in the United States whose mission involves training, entering and underwriting the full expenses for the U.S. teams in the Olympic, Paralympic, Pan American and Parapan American Games. In addition to being the steward of the U.S. Olympic Movement, the USOC is the moving force for support of sports in the United States that are on the program of the Olympic, Paralympic, Pan American and Parapan American Games. |
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Post by tdav on Jun 19, 2009 0:32:32 GMT -5
Here's some Korean team info from my friend:
"...Right now for the Korean team, the skaters that are qualified to go to this world cup are basically set, rooted, and locked going to Vancouver 2010 Olympics.
1. Lee Ho-Suk - the new, fast, skilled leader for the national team so he's in
2. Sung Si-Bak - he's in the position where Lee Ho-Suk was during Torino 2006
3. Gwak Yun-Gy - recognized as "patient, fast" skater, the best in 500m
4. Lee Jung-Soo - new skater, but skillful and fast, we'll need him for 1500m
5. Kim Sung-Il - freshmen in the team, fast, patient probably a better back up
(6.) Lee Seung-Jae - little slow in 1500m, probably we'll need him in 1000m
For now the top 4 skaters in the list has a very high chance of going to Vancouver 2010 Olympics (99.99% sure).
It's going to be between Kim and Lee to see who will be going to back up Lee Ho-Suk, Sung Si-Bak, Gwak Yun-Gy, and Lee Jung-Soo.
Yeah, so basically for the Korean team it'll be like this:
1. Lee Ho-Suk = 500m, 1000m, 1500m, and 5000m relay (as starter, support)
2. Sung Si-Bak = 500m, 1500m, and 5000m relay (as anchor)
3. Gwak Yun-Gy = 500m, 1000m, and 5000m relay (as 3rd skater)
4. Lee Jung-Soo = 1000m, 1500m, and 5000m relay (as 4th skater)
Lee Ho-Suk will take charge of everything like Ahn Hyun-Soo did in Torino '06.
Sung Si-Bak will support in 3 events and probably show up for 1000m
Gwak Yun-Gy will support in 3 events and probably show up for 1500m
Lee Jung-Soo will support in 3 events but he WILL NOT show up for 500m
The second scorer out of these two skaters, Kim Sung-Il and Lee Seung-Jae will probably show up in 500m, 1000m, and 1500m (as a back-up for anyone or as a decoy to take lead for the first couple laps... giving his teammate a chance to move up or something then move out)
BUT they must not show up for the relays or the relay winning season for Korea will be over by a flash of a second. The relay team that Ahn Hyun-Soo had built then Lee Ho-Suk finishing it with a sealer MUST NOT BE jeopardized because the chemistry is so good that the skaters even know each others' moves and techniques...
But, as far as I know, in the World Cups, it'll be like this:
1. Lee Ho-Suk = 500m, 1000m, 1500m, 3000m, and 5000m relay (starter)
2. Sung Si-Bak = 500m, 1000m, 1500m, and 5000m relay (anchor)
3. Gwak Yun-Gy = 500m, 1000m, 1500m, 3000m, and 5000m relay (3rd skater)
4. Lee Jung-Soo = 1000m, 1500m, and 5000m relay (4th skater)
5. Kim Sung-Il = 1000m, and 1500m (may be given a chance to skate in relay)
6. Lee Seung-Jae = 500m, and 1000m (may be given a chance to skate in relay)..."
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Post by sk8er on Jun 21, 2009 12:18:56 GMT -5
Hmmmm...is that the same Seung Jai Lee who deliberately tripped Jonathan Guilmette at Worlds in 2004?  |
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Post by tdav on Jun 21, 2009 23:22:22 GMT -5
Hmmmm...is that the same Seung Jai Lee who deliberately tripped Jonathan Guilmette at Worlds in 2004? Beats me? I'll ask him (but not in that context). LOL |
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Post by Lori on Jun 23, 2009 2:11:50 GMT -5
I've updated the 'Big Three' trip-planning pages on Rocker-U with the best info summaries that I have at this time: Olympic Trials: www.rocker-u.net/us_champs.htmWorld Cup 4: www.rocker-u.net/world_cup4.htmWinter Olympics: www.rocker-u.net/olympics.htmThe RU pages take the place of the Yahoo Group that we used for several years for our trip-planning, and they'll provide quick-reference summaries of all the info that we've dug up over the past few months. |
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