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CHULA VISTA OLYMPIC TRAINING CENTER: November Programs and Events
By Diana Wright // U.S. Olympic Committee // October 30, 2007
Chula Vista - November 2007 Programs and Events
ARCHERY:
Ongoing Resident Team Training (19 participants)
- Daily training and instruction for resident archery squad
- Participants include three-time Olympian Khatuna Lorig and 2000 Olympian Karen Scavotto
Junior Dream Team Camp, November 13-20 (30 participants)
- Development camp for junior archers
ATHLETICS:
Ongoing Resident Team Training (28 participants)
- Long-term training program for track and field athletes
- Participants include 2004 Olympians Toby Stevenson, Tim Mack, Ian Waltz, Jarred Rome, Monique Henderson, Stacy Dragila, Jamie Nieto and Tora Harris
CANOE/KAYAK:
Sprint Resident Program (18 participants)
- Long-term training program for sprint kayak athletes
- Participants include 2004 Olympians Carrie Johnson, Jeff Smoke and Rami Zur
National Junior Discipline Camp , November 29-December 4 (14 participants)
- Assessment camp for junior kayakers as coaches determine crews for Junior National Team
CYCLING:
Level 2 Certification Clinic, November 1-4 (28 participants)
- Education and certification for cycling coaches and officials
INTERNATIONAL PROGRAMS:
Senegal Kayak Program, January 30-December 31 (1 participant)
- Long-term international training program for Assane Fall, sprint kayak athlete from Senegal
Hong Kong Track and Field Program, April 1-December 31 (1 participant)
- Long-term international training program for Tank Yik Chun, a sprinter from Hong Kong
Canada and Sweden Men’s K-1 Training, October 24-December 2 (2 participants)
- Warm-weather training for Canada’s Adam Van Koeverden, 2004 Olympic Gold Medalist in Men’s K-1 500m Kayak and Sweden’s Anders Gustafsson, 2000 and 2004 Olympian
PARALYMPIC SPORTS:
Track and Field Resident Team Training (15 participants)
- Long-term training program for Paralympic track and field athletes
- Participants include 2004 Paralympians Marlon Shirley, April Holmes, Jeff Skiba, Nelacey Porter, Royal Mitchell and Casey Tibbs
Cycling Team Training Camp, November 30-December 9 (24 participants)
- Team training camp in preparation for upcoming competitions, including the 2008 Paralympic Games
ROWING:
Men’s and Women’s Sweep/Scull Camp, November 4-April 1 (71 participants)
- Warm-weather winter training for men’s and women’s U.S. Rowing teams
SOFTBALL:
Women’s Olympic Team Training, November 5-13 (30 participants)
- Regular training for U.S. Women’s Softball squad as they prepare for the 2008 Olympic Games in Beijing
SPECIAL EVENTS:
Chula Vista Annual Beautification Dinner, November 5 (200 participants)
- Recognition of homeowners and businesses in Chula Vista for efforts in beautifying the region
Team California, November 8 (35 participants)
- Quarterly meeting for Team California, a membership-based corporation that brings together government agencies and regional economic development organizations
Intergenerational Games, November 14 (300 participants)
- Day-long activity for youth and active older adults, designed to bring young and old together to promote healthy, active lifestyles
UPCOMING COMMUNITY APPEARANCES:
- Track & Field Athletes Alice Schmidt, Akiba McKinney and Simi Adeagbo will speak to Girl Scouts group at “Free to Be Me’ Event on Saturday, November 3. Time: 10AM; Location: 1231 Upas Street, San Diego 92103
- Various Olympic Hopefuls will speak to Chula Vista Elementary Schools taking part in the Exercise the Dream program at the Olympic Training Center. Dates: November 6, 7, 20, 21, and 28.
- Mike Hazle (Track & Field) will speak at the Chula Vista Intergenerational Games on November 14. Time and Location: 10AM at the Olympic Training Center
- Track & Field Athlete (TBD) will speak at the East County Intergenerational Games on November 28 at 9:30AM. Location; Boys and Girls Club of El Cajon, 1171 E. Madison Ave., El Cajon, CA 92021
RECENT EVENT RESULTS FOR OTC ATHLETES:
Archery:
El Salvador Olympic Festival
Women’s Recurve FITA
1st– Karen Scavotto
2nd– Khatuna Lorig
8th– Lindsay Pian
12th– Kate Anderson
Continental Qualifying Tournament, El Salvador
Women’s CQT
2nd– Karen Scavotto
5th– Khatuna Lorig
World Ranking Event
1st– Karen Scavatto
3rd— Kate Anderson
Women’s Team Event:
1st Place: USA (Karen Scavotto, Khatuna Lorig and Lindsay Pian)
Canoe/Kayak:
USA Canoe/Kayak Knockout Spirits in Oklahoma City, Oct 13-14
Mens K-1 200m
1st– Rami Zur (37.5796)
4th– Tim Hornsby (38.668)
6th– Taran Stucchio (41.930)
Women’s K1-200m
1st– Carrie Johnson (42.927)
3rd– Kari-Jean McKenzie (45.017)
5th– Maggie Hogan (46.651)
6th– Emily Mickle (49.095)
Men’s K-1 4K
4th– Jeff Smoke (17:37.381)
5th– Rami Zur (17:38.698)
6th– Pat Dolan (17:41.413)
7th– Morgan House (17:41.711)
8th– Brandon Woods (18:00.379)
9th– Tim Hornsby (18:22.913)
12th– Taran Stucchio (18:53.299)
Women’s K-1 4K
1st– Carrie Johnson (18:45.796)
3rd– Maggie Hogan (19:10.378)
5th– Jen Burke (19:37.244)
7th– Emily Mickle (20:15.099)
8th– Katie Hagler (20:15..483)
9th– Kari-Jean McKenzie (20:27.149)
10th– Susannah Stucchio (20:40.102)
11th– Lauren Austin (21:04.092)
OCTOBER ATHLETE OF THE MONTH: Archer Karen Scavotto
For more information, please contact Diana Wright at (619) 482-6119.
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