USAT AAC

Hello all,
USAT is considering 3 events for 2006 Long Course Tri Nationals. The
Athletes Advisory Council (AAC) would like your opinion - of the 3
events below, which would be best? Why?
Thanks,
Alison and the AAC

Option A: Spirit of Racine
July 23, 2006
# of years the event has existed: 3
Prize purse: $25k
Can a portion of the prize purse be allocated to the top American
Finishers? Yes
# of participants in 2005: 1,200 finishers
Nearest airport: Milwaukee
Distance to airport: 20 miles
Homestays available? Yes
Elite athlete comp entries for some? Yes
Post race activities? Yes, live band, huge catered post race meal
What makes this event special? over 700 volunteers come out and
support this event

Option B: MedExpress Mountaineer Triathlon
June 25, 2006
# of years the event has existed: 1
Prize purse: $25k
Can a portion of the prize purse be allocated to the top American
Finishers? Yes
# of participants in 2005: 400
Nearest airport: Morgantown
Distance to airport: 5 miles
Homestays available? Yes
Elite athlete comp entries for some? Yes
Post race activities? A pro VIP dinner and pool party provided by a
local age group triathlete
What makes this event special? The community supports this event
like no other. 400 volunteers and complete local media support
leading up tot he event and following it

Option C: 5430 Long Course Triathlon
August 13, 2006
# of years the event has existed: 6
Prize purse: $20k
Can a portion of the prize purse be allocated to the top American
Finishers? Yes
# of participants in 2005: 700
Nearest airport: Denver
Distance to airport: 45 minutes
Homestays available? Yes
Elite athlete comp entries for some? Yes
Post race activities? Massage, beer, large expo, awards ceremony,
music, food, showers available
What makes this event special? First and foremost- Boulder. Our 2005
race attracted over 20 elite athletes, as well as some of the best
age groupers in the country. We typically attract athletes from 30
states, and the event is solidly organized and executed. Wonderful
venue, excellent course.

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posted by andy  # 3:17 PM 0 comments

Hi Folks,

I will be attending the USOC AAC meeting this weekend in Denver.
The agenda is attached below. I will write a follow-up after the
meeting.

Next month on Oct. 25th there will be an Olympic Trials workshop at
the OTC in Colorado Springs (agenda attached below). I will not be
able to attend because I am in law school and attendance is
mandatory. I will try to arrange for the AAC alternate to go and
represent the triathletes.

I want to solicit feedback from you on what your concerns are about
the selection process, and any other concerns you have as USAT is in
the planning stages for the 2006 year.

Skip Gilbert, our Executive Director said about ahltete
concerns: "We might not have all of the answers but if we can get a
list together, we can certainly address them as we go into 2006
planning."

So, let's make a list.

-Victor

AAC Mission: To communicate the interests and protect the rights of
athletes, in cooperative support of the USOC achieving its mission.

Agenda (revised) -- Denver AAC Meeting
Embassy Suites Hotel Denver Downtown
1881 Curtis Street
Denver, CO 80202
(303) 297-8888

Friday, Sept 30th
6:00-7:00PM Denver Children's Hospital Event

Saturday, October 1st
7:00-7:55 Breakfast in Foothills Restaurant
8:00-8:10 Roll Call
8:10-8:30 Division Break-Outs
8:30-10:30 Cross-pollinate (six group discussions)
10:30-10:45 BREAK
10:45-11:30 General Discussion (entire AAC) -
11:30-12:00 Chris Vadala (Sports Partnerships): OJOP, EAHI and
Direct Athlete Support
12:00-1:00 LUNCH with sports partnership team member
1:00-1:30 John Ruger (Ombudsman): Athletes' Bill of Rights
1:30-1:50 Joe Walsh (Director of Paraylympics): update on the
Paralympic Movement
1:50-2:20 Chris Campbell (Current Arbitrator, Past ED, Former
AAC Chair): Athletes' right to compete
2:20-2:50 Mary McCagg (USOC Board Member) Update on the USOC
BoD
2:50-3:00 BREAK
3:00-3:45 Jack Swarbrick (NCAA/USOC Task Force Chair):
Explanation of Task Force
3:45-4:15 Jim Scherr (CEO): Current focus of USOC, Softball
update, NCAA/USOC Task Force & Clean Venues
4:15-4:30 Bob Balk (IPC Athletes' Committtee): Report
4:30-5:00 Mark Henderson & Mike Peters: Discussing Olympism &
AAC Katrina Response
5:00ish Wrap up
Evening Dinner/Private showing of Murderball

Sunday, October 2nd
7:00-7:55 Breakfast in Foothills Restaurant
8:00-8:30 approve past minutes/action items
8:30-11:30 USADA (education plus Travis Tygart, Ruger, and
Howard Jacobs)
11:30-11:55 six divisions re-group and plan forward
11:55-12:00 new business/adjourn

U.S. OLYMPIC COMMITTEE and NATIONAL GOVERNING BODIES
SELECTION PROCEDURES & OLYMPIC TRIALS
BEST PRACTICES WORKSHOP
October 25 – 27, 2005
Colorado Springs, Colorado
United States Olympic Training Center Complex

AGENDA

Tuesday, October 25

6:00 – 8:00 pm OPENING RECEPTION – West Wing Conference Center –
Heavy hors d'oeuvres

Program
6:30 pm Welcome – Jim Scherr

6:45 pm SELECTION PROCEDURES AND TRIALS – Steve Roush

7:00 -7:15 pm SELECTION PROCEDURES OVERVIEW –
HISTORY/FUTURE – Rebecca Crawford

8:00 pm Adjourn

Wednesday, October 26

7:00 am Breakfast – Olympic Training Center Dining Hall

8:00 am Introductions – Rebecca Crawford

8:15 – 9:00 am SELECTION PHILOSOPHY (NGB Assignment) – Moderator:
Rachel Nakamura
Panel: NGBs – TBD

9:00 – 9:15 am Break

9:15 – 9:20 am Team Selection Working Group Video – Michelle Farrell

9:20 – 9:40 am WHAT'S IN A WORD – HISTORICAL CASE STUDIES – John
Ruger

9:40 – 11:45 am LEGAL AND HISTORICAL PANEL (NGBAssignment) –
Moderator: Gary Johansen
Panel: TBD
11:45 – 12:45 Lunch

1:00 – 1:30 pm SUBJECTIVE VS. OBJECTIVE SELECTION CRITERIA – Lynn
Wentland

1:30 – 3:00 pm BREAKOUT GROUPS – INTERACTIVE DISCUSSION –
Moderators: TSWG

3:00 – 4:00 pm BREAKOUT REPORTING – Moderator: Kirk Milburn

4:00 – 4:15 pm Break

4:15 – 4:45 pm ACCREDITATION 101 – Leslie Gamez and Ed Ryan

4:45 – 5:30 pm STAFF SELECTION PROCEDURES – Doug Ingram
NGB Staff: TBD

5:30 pm Wrap Up – Steve Roush and Rebecca Crawford

7:00 pm OLYMPIC TRIALS – Dinner Meeting with Executive
Directors
Location: TBD
Moderators: Steve Roush, Guillermo Rojas and others

Non-Olympic Trials Workshop Attendees – Dinner on Own

Thursday, October 27

7:00 am Breakfast – Olympic Training Center Dining Hall

8:00 am Preview of Day – Rebecca Crawford

8:00 – 8:30 am REMOVAL AND REPLACEMENT – Lynn Wentland and Tammie
Forester

8:30 – 9:00 am GAMES FORMS – John Ruger


9:00 – 9:30 am FLOW CHART MECHANICS – SELECTION PROCEDURE PROCESSS
(NGB Assignment) – Moderator: Gary Johansen
NGBs: TBD

9:30 – 9:45 am Break

9:45 – 11:45 am SELECTON PROCEDURES MANUAL VIA WEB BASED TECHNOLOGY –
Lynn Wentland, Steve Powderly and Sharon McCreery

11:45 – 12:00 Final Wrap Up/Adjourn– Jim Scherr, Steve Roush,
Rebecca Crawford

NOON Lunch – At the OTC or on your own; Departures

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posted by andy  # 10:08 AM 0 comments

Dear Friends,
Has anyone heard from Jen Perez? She is an elite triathlete from New
Orleans...I have been trying to contact her to no avail. My thoughts
and prayers are with her and everyone from the area. Are there any
other pros from the area that need help? Call me (352-217-2029) or
email me at promeredith@yahoo.com if you need help!!!
Let's take care of eachother.
Love,
Meredith
PS I think USAT should acknowledge Hurricane Katrina on their website.
I plan to call them and inquire politely as to when they intend to do
so...please back me up and call them, too.

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posted by andy  # 11:50 AM 0 comments