| _______________ |  | XC Tackles 2010 Venue | | WHISTLER, B.C. (May 9) - Eager to master the 2010 Olympic trails early on, the U.S. Cross Country Team headed to Whistler, B.C. for their its summer training camp to get a feel for the terrain they will be competing on in less than two years. | |
| _______________ | | Balancing Life as an Athlete and Mother | | PARK CITY, Utah (May 7) - For most athletes, spring is a time to focus on training for the upcoming season. But for two U.S. Ski Team athletes, this spring has brought something special. Sunday, three-time Olympian Sarah Schleper (Vail, CO) and the U.S. Disabled Cross Country Team's Monica Bascio (sit-ski; Evergreen, CO) will celebrate their first Mother's Day as mothers. | |
| _______________ | | Disabled Cross Country Trains in Whistler | | WHISTLER, B.C. (May 7) - The U.S. Disabled Cross Country Team is training on the 2010 Paralympic cross country course at the Whistler Olympic Park in the Callaghan Valley this week. It was the Team's first time on the trails where they hope to win Paralympic medals two years from now. | |
| _______________ | | Ludlow Retiring After Decade with Team | | PARK CITY, Utah (May 6) - Olympian and U.S. champion Libby Ludlow (Seattle, WA) has retired after 10 years of competition with the U.S. Ski Team, according to Alpine Director Jesse Hunt. Ludlow, who accomplished her many successes during one of the strongest decades in U.S. skiing history, said she was proud of her accomplishments on the Team and looked forward to her future. | |
| _______________ | | Roberts to Play in Celebrity Golf Tournament | | PARK CITY, Utah (April 30) - Nate Roberts (Park City, UT) might have put his skis up for the summer, but he's dusted off the golf clubs and is ready for some exciting competition May 7-10 when he competes in the Phoenix Celebrity Classic golf tournament. | |
| _______________ | | Six Athletes Named to Board of Directors | | PARK CITY, Utah (April 29) Six former and current athletes have been elected by their peers to serve on the board of directors of the U.S. Ski and Snowboard Association. The six athletes, including one returning board member, will be seated at the upcoming USSA Congress May 15-18. | |
| _______________ | | World Cup Plans Return to Colorado | | PARK CITY, Utah (April 28) - The U.S. Ski and Snowboard Association expects approval of Audi FIS World Cup ski races in Beaver Creek and Aspen at the International Ski Federation (FIS) Congress meetings next month in Cape Town. Both sites are important to both the USSA and the FIS for the growing legacy of ski racing in North America, said USSA Vice President of Events Calum Clark. | |
| _______________ | | World Cup Plans a Return to Colorado | | PARK CITY, Utah (April 28) - The U.S. Ski and Snowboard Association expects approval of Audi FIS World Cup ski races in Beaver Creek and Aspen at the International Ski Federation (FIS) Congress meetings next month in Cape Town. Both sites are important to both the USSA and the FIS for the growing legacy of ski racing in North America, said USSA Vice President of Events Calum Clark. | |
| _______________ | | Team Athletes Ski With Utah Media | | PARK CITY, Utah (April 25) - U.S. Ski Team and U.S. Snowboarding athletes took to the slopes of Alta Ski Area and Snowbird Resort April 19 to help Ski Utah celebrate their annual local media day. The event honored Utah media who regularly report on winter conditions, sports and resort activities throughout the year. | |
| _______________ | | Jarrett Named Nordic Combined Head Coach | | PARK CITY, Utah (April 23) - The U.S. Ski Team has named two-time Olympian Dave Jarrett as the new nordic combined head coach, according to Nordic Program Director John Farra. Jarrett was promoted from his post as assistant coach to the head position this month. | |
| _______________ | | U.S. Ski Team Reaches Great Heights in 2008 | | PARK CITY, Utah (April 23) -The U.S. Ski Team wrapped up an amazing year with the close of the 2008 season. While U.S. athletes captured 29 victories (six from disabled) and an incredible 92 podiums across all six ski sports, there were several high water marks during the competitive season. | |
| _______________ | | Recap: Disabled Team Perseveres in 2008 | | PARK CITY, Utah (April 23) - The U.S. Disabled Ski Team had another solid year of top athlete performance in the 2008 season thanks to athletes like Paralympic champions Chris Devlin-Young (sit-ski; Campton, NH) and Allison Jones (standing; Colorado Springs, CO) and U.S. champion Brad Washburn (standing; Littleton, CO). | |
| _______________ | | Recap: Jumpers Go Big in 2008 | | PARK CITY, Utah (April 23) - The U.S. Ski Jumping Team took off in the 2008 season thanks in large part to Lindsey Van (Park City, UT), who took the podium twice in 24 hours, and Jessica Jerome (Park City, UT) who came back from an ACL injury to grab two U.S. championships titles in a sweep performance at the Utah Olympic Park. | |
| _______________ | | Recap: Nordic Hits Fast Stride in 2008 | | PARK CITY, Utah (April 23) - The U.S. Nordic Combined Team set new marks in American nordic skiing history as well as personal accomplishments during the 2008 season. Athletes like Bill Demong (Vermontville, NY), who led the team with six podiums and one win, and Johnny Spillane (Steamboat Springs, CO) helped to shape a successful nordic combined season. | |
| _______________ | | Recap: XC Full of Momentum in 2008 | | PARK CITY, Utah (April 23) - The U.S. Cross Country Team showed great strides of momentum in 2008 with an historic win by Kikkan Randall (Anchorage, AK), a personal best by Andy Newell (Shaftsbury, VT), and the continued success at the Continental Cup level with athletes like Liz Stephen (East Montpelier, VT) who won a bronze medal at the U23 Championships. | |
