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Park City Celebrates the 10th Anniversary of the Salt Lake 2002 Olympic Winter Games

Park City, UT – The Park City community has joined together in celebration of the 10th anniversary of the 2002 Olympic Winter Games. A variety of Olympic-related activities are scheduled in February beginning with a February 1 event on Main Street in Park City.  During these events, community members will have a chance to meet … Continue reading Park City Celebrates the 10th Anniversary of the Salt Lake 2002 Olympic Winter Games

14 Young American Skiers and Riders Are In Austria for Youth Olympic Games

Innsbruck, Austria – A team of 14 American skiers and snowboarders are a part of history this week as the first Winter Youth Olympic Games at the Olympic city of Innsbruck, Austria which began today with the Opening Ceremony. They are a part of a 57-athlete Team USA in an event that has attracted more … Continue reading 14 Young American Skiers and Riders Are In Austria for Youth Olympic Games

Whistler Blackcomb Annual Report Shows Signs of Post-Olympic Recovery

Whistler (BC), Canada – Whistler Blackcomb Holdings Inc., which owns  75% interest in each of Whistler Mountain Resort  Limited Partnership and Blackcomb Skiing Enterprises Limited  Partnership that operate the skiing and other facilities at Whistler Blackcomb, today reported financial results for the  fiscal 2011 fourth quarter and the period stretching from its initial public offering … Continue reading Whistler Blackcomb Annual Report Shows Signs of Post-Olympic Recovery

Pro Skier Kevin Rolland to Suit up as Winter Youth Olympic Games Ambassador for Innsbruck 2012

Lausanne, Switzerland – French freestyle skier Kevin Rolland was unveiled on Wednesday as the latest Youth Olympic Games Ambassador for the first edition of the Winter Youth Olympic Games in Innsbruck, scheduled from January 12 to 23, 2012. Rolland, 22, joins figure skater Yuna Kim and Alpine skiers Lindsey Vonn and Benjamin Raich as Ambassadors for … Continue reading Pro Skier Kevin Rolland to Suit up as Winter Youth Olympic Games Ambassador for Innsbruck 2012

Emilee Anderson to Represent U.S. in Women’s Ski Jumping at 2012 Winter Youth Olympic Games

Eau Claire, WI – Fifteen-year-old Emilee Anderson, of Eau Claire, Wisc., will represent the U.S. and the Visa Women’s Ski Jumping Team at the Innsbruck 2012 Winter Youth Olympic Games. The Winter Youth Olympic Games is an international multi-sport event held under the authority of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) that will take place every … Continue reading Emilee Anderson to Represent U.S. in Women’s Ski Jumping at 2012 Winter Youth Olympic Games

2012 Youth Olympic Team Nominated

Lake Placid, NY – The U.S. Ski and Snowboard Association (USSA) nominated 15 young athletes to the U.S. Olympic Committee (USOC) for the 2012 Winter Youth Olympic Games following the final qualifier for nordic combined and ski jumping at the Flaming Leaves Festival in the Olympic village of Lake Placid. The inaugural Winter Youth Olympic … Continue reading 2012 Youth Olympic Team Nominated

Ski Federation Names Role Models for Winter Youth Olympic Games at Innsbruck

Lausanne, Switzerland – The International Ski Federation (FIS) today named the FIS Athlete Role Models (ARMs) for the first edition of the Winter Youth Olympic Games, scheduled for January 13-22, 2012 at Innsbruck, Austria. The involvement of the Athlete Role Models to mentor the young athletes attending the Youth Olympic Games (YOG) at their first … Continue reading Ski Federation Names Role Models for Winter Youth Olympic Games at Innsbruck