Skinsuits N Skates Updates

The Fanda crew have posted their event reports. Read them here:
http://www.skinsuitsnskates.com/fandamonium_main.htm

In addition, SNS has posted a new interview with J.P. Kepka. Check it out!

There's a great article about Jeff Scholten today on CanadaEast.com:

Scholten eyes 2006 Games

(THE DAILY GLEANER/DAVE SMITH via canadaeast.com)

Note: Info revised per the USOEC and NMU

HOT HOT HOT *MARQUETTE VIP SEATING INFO*

Olympian Ticket Program (limited number)
Private Suite $2000.00 per group of ten
Prime VIP seating
Invitation to draw reception
Invitation to closing awards banquet
Event poster autographed by U.S. team participants
Event sweatshirt
Access to VIP lounge
USA team postcard

Club Seat Program $125.00 per person (a $200 value)
Prime VIP seating
Invitation to draw reception
Invitation to closing awards banquet
Event poster autographed by U.S. team participants
Event sweatshirt
Access to VIP lounge
USA team postcard
Specific seats can be requested; if not, the organizing committee will assign seats

For more information or to purchase VIP tickets, call 906 227-2888 or email phubble@nmu.edu with name, address, email address, number of tickets, sweatshirt sizes, preferred seat selection, and credit card information

General admission tickets are available online at www.nmu.edu/tickets

Check out this great shot by Joanna of Apolo skating in the SLC World Cup last February.

There's a great article in the Seattle Times today about rower and Olympic silver medalist John Stillings, including how watching Apolo at the Salt Lake City Olympics changed his outlook and attitude:
New outlook as good as gold

Baltimore Clip 8

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Shani Davis coming to DC

Shani is coming back to DC to skate with the DC ICE club this Saturday, August 23. Check out the schedule of events at the Fort Dupont Ice Arena's web site (including a public skate session from 2:30-4:30!). Details here.

Sk8ing on the Edge

Jennie has unveiled another new site showcasing more of her wonderful short track photos. Check it out: www.sk8ingontheedge.net

Operation Kirkland Update

Hey everyone - the zip code originally posted to send cards to the Kirkland family is out of date. Here is the corrected address:

PO Box 5692
Colorado springs, CO 80931

If you have already sent something, don't panic - mail is still getting to them at the old zip code. In fact, Barb reports that Cody was thrilled to have already received a card with a picture of a California OZer and her cat, and that Kyle has received mail too. Kim, Cody and Kyle are really thrilled to be hearing from you guys - keep those cards coming!

Many thanks to everyone who is participating in Operation Kirkland, part 1.

(Details of Operation Kirkland, part 2 coming later this week!)

Here's a recent article from the Marquette Mining Journal online:

World's top short track speedskaters are coming to Marquette in October