USA Weightlifting Weekly Report November 16-22, 2009
October 30, 2009
Live Scoreboard for World Championships Results - We have been informed that the results from the World Championships in Goyang, Korea will be posted live on the IWF website as they happen. Go to www.iwf.net for more information. Good luck to our World Team athletes and staff as they travel to, and compete in, Korea!
Good Luck to Quebec Junior Team - Our athletes will be competing in the Quebec Junior Weightlifting Championships on November 28. The athletes and staff are listed below. Good luck, everyone!
Men's Team Women's Team
Chris Gute Kailee Porter
Thomas Braddy Alison James
Mack Brunson Allie Henry
Weced "Sae" Vang
Maher Baker Staff
Keylin Mackey Andy Tysz - Head Coach
Brandell Sampson Jenna Bussard - Asst Coach
Brandon Jackson
Live Webcasting of American Open - The December 11-13 American Open Championships in Mobile, AL, proudly sponsored by KeepOurTanker.com, will be webcast live. Stay tuned for more information.
American Open Airport Transportation. Shuttle service will be available from the Mobile Regional Airport to the Holiday Inn, 301 Government Street, or other downtown hotels, beginning Thursday, December 10 through Monday, December 14. The discounted rate for this transportation is $13 one way and $20 round trip but must be reserved in advance.
Upon reserving your space, you will be given instructions to report to the Airport Shuttle desk upon your arrival at the Mobile Airport, where you will purchase your ticket that has been reserved in advance. If you plan to use the shuttle service round trip, you must purchase a round trip ticket at the desk upon your arrival in order to get the $20 rate.
To take advantage of this discounted rate, you must call or e-mail in advance to reserve space, providing the following information:
1) Date and time of flight arrival
2) Departure date and time for return flight
3) Hotel from which you will be departing or Civic Center, if leaving directly from there
Please make your reservation by e-mail to: daphney@mobairport.com
The regular rate for this service is $18 one way, $35 round trip. Taxi from the airport to the hotel will run $38-$40 one way.
IMPORTANT NOTICE! Hotel Reservations for the 2009 American Open - We have been informed that you must call the official meet hotel directly to make your reservations and receive the special rate. Call the Front Desk at: 251-694-0100. You will not receive the discount if you call the toll free number.
Reminder: John Garhammer Clinic at American Open - USA weightlifting is proud to present a free clinic at the American Open in Mobile, AL, featuring world renowned biomechanist, Dr. John Garhammer. Dr. Garhammer will present Saturday night December 12th, following the final session of lifting. The clinic is titled: A History of Weightlifting Technique. The information presented will be based on film that Dr. Garhammer has taken at several world championships and Olympics, and then analyzed. Emphasis on terminology for the phases of the pull will be presented. The presentation will take place at the Holiday Inn.
Resident Coach Position Open in Colorado Springs - USA Weightlifting has an opening for Resident Coach at the Olympic Training Center in Colorado Springs, CO. Please go to our website, http://weightlifting.teamusa.org and on the bottom of the home page, click on the JOBS link. Here is the direct URL: http://weightlifting.teamusa.org/pages/1467
Friendly Reminder - When sending a payment of any kind to USA Weightlifting, please do not send cash in the mail. Thank you.
National Office Closure - In accordance with the USOC holiday schedule, the National Office will be closed on Thursday November 26 and Friday November 27, in observance of Thanksgiving. Office hours will resume on Monday, November 30.
"The Mission of USA Weightlifting shall be to enable United States athletes to achieve sustained competitive excellence in Olympic competition and to promote and grow the sport of weightlifting in the United States".
The December 11-13 American Open Championships in Mobile, AL, proudly sponsored by KeepOurTanker.com, will be webcast live. Stay tuned for more information.
The December 11-13 American Open Championships in Mobile, AL, proudly sponsored by KeepOurTanker.com, will be webcast live. Stay tuned for more information.
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