[Sportsandrec] Fw: 2010 Paralympic Winter Games - One Year Out!

[Christella Garcia]

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From: U.S. Paralympics 
To: christellablue at gmail.com 
Sent: Thursday, March 12, 2009 1:13 AM
Subject: 2010 Paralympic Winter Games - One Year Out!


  
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                  One Year Out!
                 
                   

                  Photo courtesy Isao Horikiri 

                   

                  Alpine Skiing

                   

                  The U.S. Paralympics Alpine Skiing National Team is already showing it will be a major contender in Vancouver.  

                   

                  The team recently collected seven medals at the 2009 IPC Alpine Skiing World Championships, including three golds and one silver from sit-skier Stephani Victor (Park City, Utah).  Allison Jones (Colorado Springs, Colo.) picked up a pair of silver medals for Team USA and Chris Devlin-Young (Campton, N.H.) earned a bronze in the downhill.


                   

                  Photo courtesy Ian Lawless

                   

                  Nordic Skiing

                   

                  Nordic Skiing represents the disciplines of cross country skiing and biathlon.  Led by Monica Bascio's (Evergreen, Colo.) bronze medal in the 5k, Team USA recently made a strong showing at the IPC Cross Country World Cup event in Whistler, the site of the 2010 Paralympic Winter Games. 

                   

                  Chris Klebl (Heber City, Utah) grabbed an eighth place finish in the men's 5k while three other team members - Greg Mallory (Portland, Ore.), Sean Halsted (Ephrata, Wash.) and Andy Soule (Pearland, Texas) - finished in the top-20. 

                   

                  Klebl picked up another top-10 finish in the men's 10k event. 


                   

                  Photo courtesy Action Photography

                   

                  Sled Hockey

                   

                  Three years ago in Torino, the U.S. sled hockey team won a bittersweet bronze medal.  "Bitter," says team member Taylor Lipsett (Mesquite, Texas), "because we wanted the gold, but sweet because winning any color medal is a huge accomplishment!"

                   

                  The team has gained valuable experience since 2006 and is expecting to reach the podium once again in Vancouver.

                   

                  Most recently, Team USA finished second to archrival and defending Paralympic gold medalist Canada at the inaugural Hockey Canada Cup in Vancouver.  

                   

                  Follow team member Brad Emmerson's blog and keep up with the U.S. sled hockey team as it prepares for the 2010 Paralympic Winter Games.


                   

                  Photo courtesy Marc DePerno/USA Curling

                   

                  Wheelchair Curling

                   

                  The 2010 U.S. Paralympic Wheelchair Curling Team was the first team, Olympic or Paralympic, nominated to represent the United States in Vancouver.

                   

                  The team members are Augusto Perez (East Syracuse, N.Y.), James Pierce (North Syracuse, N.Y.), James Joseph (New Hartford, N.Y.) and Jacqueline Kapinowski (Point Pleasant, N.J.). Patrick McDonald (Orangevale, Calif.) was named the team's alternate.

                   

                  In February, Team USA finished in fourth place at the 2009 World Wheelchair Curling Championships.




                   
                  

                  Photo courtesy USOC

                   

                  Share the Celebration!

                   

                  The 2010 Paralympic Winter Games will be held March 12-21 in Vancouver and Whistler, British Columbia, Canada.  

                   

                  Opening Ceremonies are just one year away and by sending this e-card you can share the excitement and celebration with your friends and family.  

                   

                  Amazing Awaits!


                   

                  Photo courtesy Joe Kusumoto

                   

                  Developing Amazing Leaders Paralympic Conference

                   

                  If you've ever thought about starting a winter sport program in your community, the 2009 Developing Amazing Leaders Paralympic Conference is the place for you!  This conference, being held April 17-20 at the Olympic Training Center in Colorado Springs, will provide hands-on learning in a variety of sports, including sled hockey and wheelchair curling!

                   

                  This is an excellent opportunity to network with experts in the Paralympic movement and learn how to grow, expand or start a sport program in your community!

                   

                  REGISTER TODAY!


                   

                  Photo courtesy Joe Kusumoto

                   

                  Going for the Gold

                   

                  The new "Going for the Gold" vodcast series is a great way to get to know your 2010 U.S. Paralympic Team hopefuls.

                   

                  This monthly video series can be found on the U.S. Paralympics Web site and will introduce you to athletes working hard to earn a spot on the 2010 U.S. Team.

                   

                  The first installment of "Going for the Gold" will debut on Friday, March 13, and features Alpine skiing athletes Brad Washburn (Winter Park, Colo.) and Elitsa Storey (Sun Valley, Idaho).

                   

                  Check back each month to meet different athletes hoping to represent you and the U.S. in Vancouver next March.


                   

                  Photo courtesy Jessica Tidswell/U.S. Ski Team

                   

                  U.S. Disabled Alpine Skiing
                  National Championships

                   

                  The 2009 U.S. Disabled Alpine Skiing National Championships will be held March 28-April 2 at the Winter Park Resort in Winter Park, Colorado.  The competition is being hosted by the National Sports Center for the Disabled.

                   

                  This competition will feature the country's top alpine skiers with physical disabilities and is an important step on the Road to Vancouver.

                   

                  For more information about attending or competing in the event, please contact Sandy Metzger.




                   
                 
                  Check out a One Year Out preview of Team USA!
                 
           
                  
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