January 2006: Upcoming Programs and Events at the U.S. Olympic Training Center in Chula Vista
// Diana Wright // January 3, 2006
For Immediate ReleaseJanuary 3, 2006
January 2006 Programs and Events
ARCHERY:
Resident Selection Camp, January 1-February 28 (10 participants)
- Selection of 2006 Resident Athlete Team
Women’s Development Camp, January 13-16 (8 participants)
- Short-term camp and instruction for young archers
ATHLETICS:
Ongoing Resident Team Training (20 participants)
- Training and medical rehabilitation for track and field athletes
- Participants include 2004 Olympians Toby Stevenson, Ian Waltz, Jarred Rome, Brenda Taylor, Shelia Burrell, Jamie Nieto, Amy Acuff and Tora Harris
Belgium Track and Field Training Camp, December 27-January 11 (3 participants)
- Warm weather, preseason training for Belgian athletes
Running USA California, January 31-February 8 (16 participants)
- Warm weather, sea-level training for long distance running group
CANOE/KAYAK:
Sprint Resident Program (8 participants)
- Long-term training program for sprint kayak athletes
- Participants include 2004 Olympians Carrie Johnson and Andy Bussey
Priority Boat Selection Camp, January 23-April 23 (10 participants)
- Final sprint boat selections for summer competitions
CYCLING:
Junior Development Track Camp, December 27-January 3 (26 participants)
- Warm weather training for junior track cyclists
Junior Road Camp, January 15-22 (15 participants)
- Preseason training for junior road cyclists
Power Based Training Coaches Seminar, January 20-23 (36 participants)
- Coaching education and technical training for cycling coaches
Espoir Spring Camp, January 31-March 23 (22 participants)
- Regular preseason, warm-weather training for junior cyclists
FIELD HOCKEY:
Women’s Training Camp, January 23-March 12 (56 participants)
- Preparations for 2006 World Cup Qualifier
PARALYMPIC SPORTS:
Track and Field Resident Team Training (6 participants)
- Training and medical rehabilitation for Paralympic track and field athletes
- Participants include 2004 Paralympians Marlon Shirley, April Holmes, Jeff Skiba, Nalacey Porter and Royal Mitchell
ROWING:
Men’s Heavy and Lightweight Sculls Camp, January 13-February 12 (16 participants)
- Preparations for spring competitions
Lightweight Doubles Training Camp, January 20-February 12 (3 participants)
- Preparations for spring competitions
SOCCER:
Goalkeeper License Training, January 5-10 (46 participants)
- U.S. Soccer coaching education program
State Referee Instruction Seminar, January 25-29 (20 participants)
- Education and instruction for soccer referees
SOFTBALL:
Women’s National Team Training, January 9-13 (30 participants)
- Regular monthly training for Women’s National Softball Team
- Several members of the 2004 Olympic gold medal team will participate
WRESTLING:
U.S. and Canadian Women’s Wrestling Camp, January 2-13 (80 participants)
- Training and preparation for upcoming competitions
SPECIAL EVENTS:
Exercise the Dream, January 18 (300 participants)
- Monthly education program for Chula Vista Elementary School District third-graders
Media planning to attend any of the above events are asked to contact Diana Wright at (619) 482-6119.
TOUR INFORMATION:
• The Copley Visitors Center is open for self-guided tours seven days a week from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Complimentary guided tours are available by calling (619) 482-6222.