U.S. Skiers Finding Form at Breckenridge
| 11 November 2009
BRECKENRIDGE, CO – With the U.S. Freestyle Ski Team moguls athletes waiting for the bumps to build in nearby mountains, they are busy looking to find their form at the Breckenridge Recreation Center. This world-class center, once a temporary a solution for the weather, has become the site for an annual training camp out at Breckenridge.
The Center is in an ideal location because it allows a place for the athletes to do their dryland training while still being close enough to the slopes when the conditions improve.
"The Breckenridge Recreation Center has really stepped up the last four years to provide training for the U.S. Freestyle Moguls Team," said Moguls Head Coach Scott Rawles. "Jenise Jensen [administrative services manager] and her staff consistently go above and beyond to provide the opportunities that we need for our push to the Winter Games in Vancouver."
The U.S Moguls Team will have many of the top athletes at the Center to get some crucial training before they hit the snow, including World Cup Moguls Champion Hannah Kearney (Norwich, VT), Michael Morse (Duxbury, MA), Jimmy Discoe (Ridgway, CO) Joe Discoe (Telluride, CO), Shane Cordeau (Sun Valley, ID), Landon Gardner (Missoula, MT), and Ani Haas (Missoula, MT).
Fans of the Team and sport alike will have the rare opportunity to exercise side-by-side with the athletes, and for those that don't feel up to an Olympic workout but are curious about the Team, they can come by and watch them in action.
On Thursday November 12, the Center is allowing its members to come in and interact with athletes. Those that are not members but would still like to attend can purchase a $10 day pass. There are a limited number of day passes available and they will be for sale on a first-come-first-served basis.
Keeping with the Team's desire to stay in touch with fans, the athletes and coaches will also be available after the training session to answer questions and to sign autographs.
"This is a great chance for ski enthusiasts to train side-by-side with top U.S. Ski Team athletes like Hannah Kearney and Michael Morse," said Rawles. "Not only will it be an amazing experience for everyone involved but they will also get some quality training tips in an awesome facility like the one here at Breckenridge."
There will be three different classes that visitors can participate in with the team. Body Pump and cycling will be starting at 5:30 pm followed by a yoga session at 6:15 pm.
The Center is expecting a high number of people to attend so those looking to participate should arrive early.
