Apolo News, pt. 2

[A.O.Freak]

Amazing video... ;D :-*Thnx for sharing!!

[LurkerB5]

The only thing wrong with that video was that it wasn't long enough... Guess I'll just have to watch it again lol! THANK YOU for posting!!! ;D

[mtnme]

...just in time for Father's Day - an 'Ode to Dad'


NBC Breaking "SNF," Olympics Ads During U.S. Open Coverage
By John Ourand, Staff Writer




www.sportsbusinessdaily.com/article/131152

(includes nice little video clip of AAO and Yuki for Fathers Day)


NBC is breaking four promotional spots during its U.S. Open coverage this weekend to hype its "Sunday Night Football" and '10 Vancouver Games coverage. Three of the four spots have a Father's Day theme; Father's Day is Sunday. "The bond between fathers and sons is special," said NBC VP/Marketing, Promotions & Communications Mike McCarley. "The relationship is celebrated on Father's Day but it's a theme that exists each time families gather to watch major sports events." The two football spots star "SNF" announcers Al Michaels and Cris Collinsworth. One has Collinsworth talking about growing up and watching games with his dad. The spot ends with Michaels saying, "Sunday night..." and Collinsworth adding "...is football night." A voice over then says, "Happy Father's Day. See you Sunday nights this fall." The other is a comedic spot where Collinsworth visits Michaels' house, wanting to practice for the upcoming season. They wind up practicing from a booth that Michaels has in his living room. One of the Olympic spots features Gold Medal-winning short-track speedskater Apolo Ohno talking about how his father helped guide him to an Olympic career. The spot ends with on-screen words saying "Father Knows Best," as Ohno says "Apolo Ohno. Short-track speedskating," followed by NBC's Olympic logo. The other Olympic spot stars snowboarder Shaun White talking about the emotion of having his parents in the front row as he accepted a Gold Medal during the '06 Turin Games. The spot ends with White saying, "Shaun White. Snowboarding," followed by NBC's Olympic logo.

[skaterswaltz]

mtnme - thank you so much. The video is just priceless. The silence around this board has been kind of deafening so love to log on and see things like this. Thank you!


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83923 time=1245607428]...just in time for Father's Day - an 'Ode to Dad'


NBC Breaking "SNF," Olympics Ads During U.S. Open Coverage
By John Ourand, Staff Writer




www.sportsbusinessdaily.com/article/131152

(includes nice little video clip of AAO and Yuki for Fathers Day)


NBC is breaking four promotional spots during its U.S. Open coverage this weekend to hype its "Sunday Night Football" and '10 Vancouver Games coverage. Three of the four spots have a Father's Day theme; Father's Day is Sunday. "The bond between fathers and sons is special," said NBC VP/Marketing, Promotions & Communications Mike McCarley. "The relationship is celebrated on Father's Day but it's a theme that exists each time families gather to watch major sports events." The two football spots star "SNF" announcers Al Michaels and Cris Collinsworth. One has Collinsworth talking about growing up and watching games with his dad. The spot ends with Michaels saying, "Sunday night..." and Collinsworth adding "...is football night." A voice over then says, "Happy Father's Day. See you Sunday nights this fall." The other is a comedic spot where Collinsworth visits Michaels' house, wanting to practice for the upcoming season. They wind up practicing from a booth that Michaels has in his living room. One of the Olympic spots features Gold Medal-winning short-track speedskater Apolo Ohno talking about how his father helped guide him to an Olympic career. The spot ends with on-screen words saying "Father Knows Best," as Ohno says "Apolo Ohno. Short-track speedskating," followed by NBC's Olympic logo. The other Olympic spot stars snowboarder Shaun White talking about the emotion of having his parents in the front row as he accepted a Gold Medal during the '06 Turin Games. The spot ends with White saying, "Shaun White. Snowboarding," followed by NBC's Olympic logo.

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[stfan]

Thank you Mtnme for the link to that video. I never watch NBC at the right time to catch all the new Olympic related ads.

[A.O.Freak]

MARQUETTE - Apolo Anton Ohno is expected in Marquette Monday.

The five-time Olympic medalist -and "Dancing with the Stars" champion -is expected to participate in training at the Berry Events Center along with other members of the United States National Short Track Speedskating team.

The United States Olympic Education Center announced today that training for the team will take place Monday through June 30. The camp is hosted by the USOEC and U.S. Speedskating.

Expected to participate in addition to Ohno are Olympic bronze medalist J.P. Kepka; world champion and Olympic gold medalist long track skater Shani Davis; short track Olympians Allison Baver, Kimberly Derrick and Anthony Lobello; long track Olympian Charles Ryan Leveille; and short track national team members Eduardo Alvarez, Ryan Bedford, J.R. Celski, Alyson Dudek, Lana Gehring, Mary Grace, Travis Jayner, Jordan Malone, Katherine Reutter, Jeffery Simon and Jessica Smith.

Baver, Bedford, Davis, Derrick, Grace, Reutter and Lobello are former USOEC resident student-athletes.

The training camp previews the upcoming U.S. Olympic Trials and ISU Speedskating World Cup to be held in Marquette Sept. 8-12 and Nov. 12-15, respectively.

Practices during the training camp will be open to the public. Sessions are 8-9:45 a.m. each morning, as well as 2-3:30 p.m. Monday-Wednesday, June 27 and June 29 as well as 3- 4:30 p.m. June 26.

For more information, see Friday's Mining Journal sports section.

[A.O.Freak]

MARQUETTE- A chance to skate with Olympians.

That's just one of the opportunities available to the public when the United States National Short Track Speedskating team trains at Northern Michigan University's Berry Events Center Monday through June 30.

The camp is hosted by the United States Olympic Education Center and U.S. Speedskating.

With well-known athletes like five-time Olympic medalist Apolo Anton Ohno, gold medalist Shani Davis and bronze medalist J.P. Kepka expected to be among those training, the practice sessions -which are open to the public -should be exciting.

Practices during the training camp are 8-9:45 a.m. each morning, as well as 2-3:30 p.m. Monday through Wednesday, June 27 and June 29 as well as 3- 4:30 p.m. June 26.

Additionally, community members who have purchased tickets for the Olympic Trials or World Cup -which will also take place in Marquette this year - can participate in the "Skate with the Team" event from 4-5 p.m. Thursday by showing their ticket at the door.

The Berry Events Center ticket office will be open for ticket purchase 60 minutes prior to and throughout the "Skate with the Team" event. Skate rental will be available at no cost.

The skaters will also be available for autograph signing at downtown Superior Bike Fest events June 26.

"Having the national team train here is a great opportunity for the Marquette community," said Jeff Kleinschmidt, USOEC director. "The open practices allow the public to see what the sport is about and to get to know the athletes before the Olympic Trials and World Cup in Marquette this fall.

"The 'Skate with the Team' for those who have purchased tickets to the fall events is an incredible chance, especially for Upper Peninsula children, to share the ice and shake hands with Olympians," Kleinschmidt said.

In addition to Ohno, Davis and Kepka others anticipated to be in attendance at the training camp are: short track Olympians Allison Baver, Kimberly Derrick and Anthony Lobello; long track Olympian Charles Ryan Leveille; and short track national team members Eduardo Alvarez, Ryan Bedford, J.R. Celski, Alyson Dudek, Lana Gehring, Mary Grace, Travis Jayner, Jordan Malone, Katherine Reutter, Jeffery Simon and Jessica Smith.

Baver, Bedford, Davis, Derrick, Grace, Reutter and Lobello are all former USOEC resident student-athletes.

The training camp previews the upcoming U.S. Olympic Trials and ISU Speedskating World Cup to be held in Marquette on Sept. 8-12 and Nov. 12-15, respectively.

The USOEC reminds the public that In accordance with U.S. Speedskating rules and regulations, no flash photography, filming, videotaping or electronic recording of any kind (including cell phones) is permitted during practice sessions.

Tickets for the Olympic Trials and World Cup events are on sale and can be purchased at the EZ Ticket outlet located in the Superior Dome or online at www.nmu.edu/tickets.

Tickets bought prior to Aug. 1 for the trials and Oct. 1 for the World Cup receive a 25 percent discount.

All-event passes bought in advance also receive a Speedskating Savings Card for discounts at Marquette County businesses.

[A.O.Freak]

Tickets for the 2010 U.S. Speedskating Olympic Trials and the 2009 Speedskating World Cup later this year at Northern Michigan University's Berry Events Center went on sale this week.

The Olympic Trials, set for Sept. 8-12, will feature the country's elite short track speedskaters competing for a spot on the 2010 U.S. Olympic Team competing at the Winter Games in Vancouver, Canada, in January. Participation of all potential U.S. Olympians is required. Prominent athletes such as Apolo Ohno, Shani Davis, Kimberly Derrick and Anthony Lobello are expected to attend. The Olympic Trials consist of four days of competition.

The World Cup, scheduled for Nov.13-15, is one of two events used to qualify countries for the Winter Games. With approximately 26 countries expected to attend, spectators will have the opportunity to watch the world's best skaters compete.

Before Aug. 1, adult all-event passes are $28 for each event or $50 for both. Student and children all-event passes are $18 for each event or $30 for both. All-event passes give spectators access to all days of competition for the respective event, including time trials of the Olympic Trials.

Adult daily passes are $12, and student and child daily passes are $7 for both events. The Olympic Trials time trials are included in all-event passes and will be $7 for an adult daily pass and $4 for a student/child daily pass. The time trails will be held on Tuesday, Sept. 8.

After Aug. 1, Olympic Trials and combination package ticket prices will increase by 25 percent. World Cup ticket prices will increase by 25 percent on Oct. 1.

The USOEC will also be offering a group rate. Tickets for groups of 10 people or more will receive a 25 percent discount.

In addition, a limited number of VIP packages are also available. For more information on VIP tickets, which will not be available until next Monday, call 227-2888,

All-event passes and combination tickets can only be purchased at the Superior Dome ticket offices. Single day tickets can be purchased at all EZ ticket outlets, via phone at 227-1032 or online at www.nmu.edu/tickets. VISA, an official sponsor of the U.S. Olympic Team, will be the only method of electronic payment accepted for event tickets.

The USOEC will also be offering a Speedskating Savings Card to those who purchase tickets for either event before Aug. 1.

For more information, contact the USOEC at 227-2888 or at [e-mail].

[mtnme]

All about Ohno
By CURT KEMP Journal Sports Writer
POSTED: June 23, 2009

www.miningjournal.net/



MARQUETTE - Apolo Anton Ohno has become synonymous with preparation.

Whether it be prepping for the Olympic games - where he's won five medals, including two golds - or a dance competition - Ohno won the fourth season of ABC's "Dancing with the Stars" with partner Julianne Hough - the United States short-track speedskater has always been prepared.

But Monday morning at the U.S. team's training camp in Marquette, there was little preparation Ohno could do to get his custom skates to the Berry Events Center ice.

His skates were lost in transit to Marquette.

"That is a little bit of a debacle," Ohno said. "It's kind of a bummer. We had so many connections getting here that it's just one of those things. Hopefully they can find them."

Instead of ice time, Ohno and teammate Ryan Bedford opted for some inline training around Marquette.

"We were just skating because I have these skates," Ohno said, pointing to his inlines. "Because, actually, he (Bedford) brought these for me, luckily.

"I didn't have enough room for these, so I was like, 'dude, can you pack these in your bag?'"

Bedford told a teammate the two skated for an hour and a half, which raised some eyebrows.

"Yeah, it's more than a marathon," Bedford said casually. "Probably 30 miles."

During their morning workout, Bedford and Ohno took in the scenery.

"I haven't been here in the summer in like 10 years, so I forgot how beautiful it is in the summer," Ohno said. "It's nice in the winter, too, just a little cold for me."

And that's how Ohno's weeklong training camp began. Through next Tuesday, he and his teammates will have two on-ice sessions and two off-ice workouts daily in preparation for the Olympic Trials in Marquette on Sept. 8-12.

Ohno said this week's workouts will be longer and more intense than the team has experienced up to this point.

"This is a training camp, so yeah it's pretty intense," he said. "Training camps are supposed to maximize all aspects of training when everyone's here.

"But I think we're all looking forward to this camp. A lot of these guys used to train here as juniors. Everybody's going to have to push themselves. Today's the easy day, and then this afternoon, we'll really start to get after it."

As for training in Marquette, Ohno said he's glad to be back.

"I've always had good experiences here with the World Cup being here (and) I've had good experiences with the Olympic trials being here in 2006," Ohno said. "The people here are great, the people love short track, and they've always been real supportive.

"I'm just looking to flow when I'm out here. Just hang out and just enjoy it."

[A.O.Freak]

Awesome reading material, and amazing pics !! Thnx mtnme!!

[skaterswaltz]

Thanks, mtnme, for the great Marquette update! Dang - I hope they've found his skates by now. I guess they can't carry them on since they are essentially knife blades!

[mtnme]

You're welcome everyone. If these photos are from Marquette, it looks like they found his skates (and they do look different than his old red ones and the gold striped ones from last year, so all may be well by now)

By the way, three of The Rocker Fund skaters go to school and train at Marquette - Barry Winslow, Dan Fiorenza and Erin Bartlett.

[aaosmts19]

Jun 23, 2009 12:15:10 GMT -5 skaterswaltz said:

Thanks, mtnme, for the great Marquette update! Dang - I hope they've found his skates by now. I guess they can't carry them on since they are essentially knife blades!

Good point! My daughter and I recently went on a hiking vacation to Scotland, and as we travelled around the country from day-to-day, hoping not to lose things in the packing/repacking, kept saying..."the only thing we really need is a credit card and our passport!"

So as I read the article I thought, aren't the skates really the bottom line of what one would need? Why take the chance of losing them by shipping them thru?

But the fact that they are lethal weapons, I'm sure, would prevent them from getting thru Security! duh.....

[Lori]

I remember reading Skylar McCormick's blog from Junior Worlds a couple of years ago, and the same thing happened to Erin Bartlett... I believe she went a couple of days without her skates.

[aaosmts19]

Not really an article....or news...but....a focus group? on craigslist? Think this is legit? Who would be using the info? NBC?

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With the 2010 Winter Games quickly approaching, Apolo Ohno comes closer to facing the biggest competition of his life. Aside from Apolo himself, we, the fans, play the most important role in this build up to the competition. We are seeking fans either living in, or visiting Seattle to participate in a focus group on July 6th. This focus group aims simply to learn more about Apolo Ohno’s fans. Participants will receive $50 in exchange for their time (approx. 2 hours). Please email and let us know a little bit about your interest in Apolo and why you should be a part of our focus group.

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