Late-Breaking Appearance News

Attention Seattle Peeps: Apolo will be at the Seattle Niketown store today to cut the ribbon for the store's grand re-opening.

Time: 2:30pm
Place: Niketown Seattle, corner of 6th & Pike
For more info, see Niketown.com.

Linda J. saw Apolo light the caultdron at the Rocky Mountain State Games Opening Ceremonies last Friday. Here are her pics and report!

Apolo with Denver Broncos cheerleaders

Rocky Mountain State Games Opening Ceremonies

Apolo poses with young taekwondo athletes at the Rocky Mtn. State Games

photo courtesy Linda J.

Apolo Chatting at Rocky Mountain State Games

photo courtesy Linda J.

The first set of Fanda pics are up at SNS - looks like everyone had a great time, and I see lots of familiar faces in there (skaters and fans alike!).

Fanda pics

Here is #6 in the Baltimore video interview series, courtesy of Linda M, Sonia and Maggie:

Baltimore Clip 6 right click and save target as...

Miss one? Collect 'em all.

Hey everyone - just wanted to let you know that Jennie's site is back after a brief absence. You can check our her awesome photos at www.sk8erboy.net.

Bay County Speedskating has posted photos from the U.S. Championships.

(Thanks to Steph for the link!)

And the latest tally from our friends at Zoutou:

News from our friends at Skinsuits N Skates:

1. Check out the new article by Guest Columnist George Garner about his work with the National Speedskating Museum and Hall of Fame.

2. Sounds like Fanda was a lot of fun and a great success. Read the thank you's here.

There's a press release out today about a new study finding that short track skaters are at high risk of injury. (I think its main purpose is to drum up publicity for the American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine, which issued the study.)

Short-Track Speed Skaters at High Risk of Injury, New Study Reports

Here's a wonderful report and pics from Michelle, who recently visited Colorado Springs with her family and had the opportunity to take in a short track team practice while she was there!

Michelle and Apolo in Colorado Springs

Michelle's report

Announcement from Julia:

MARKET SHORT TRACK SPEEDSKATING

Per special request from the U.S. Speedskating Development, a select group of Short Track Enthusiasts compiled a marketing plan on how U.S. Speedskating can increase its fan base and improve relations with Short Track followers. This comprehensive marketing plan was delivered to Carl Cepuran in March 2003, who then presented the plan at the Annual Board Meeting in April 2003, Anaheim, CA. A few improvements have already taken place at USS.

This mailing list is developed in order for "serious-minded" Short Track Speedskating enthusiasts to view the existing marketing plan and offer additional ideas that can be presented to the U.S. Speedskating's next Annual Board Meeting, April 2004, Saratoga Springs, NY. This mailing list will be opened for a limited time only. A pdf file of the document is offered for viewing and printing only.

Come join and be part of short track history!

http://groups.yahoo.com/group/market-STspeedskating