Olympic Aspirations

[zipyaj]

Sharing an interesting read posted yesterday on the United States Olympic Committee (USOC) web site: Derek Parra, a former olympian and part of the FIRS Olympic bid team speaks out on roller sports...

Olympic Aspirations
by Chrös McDougall - USA Roller Sports
August 11, 2009
source: http://usoc.com/news/article/14944

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[joshstill]

With the 2010 Winter Olympics in Vancouver just around the corner,here's a glimpse at how this NHL season has started off for potential players for Team USA's Olympic hockey team.Though many are considering this Olympic hockey tournament to be a story of Team Canada vs.Team Russia,there's no question that the Americans should not be underestimated.Team Russia's isn't known for strength in goal or defense,but will have forward roster loaded with the NHL's top-end superstars including the likes of Ovechkin, Malkin, Kovalchuk,Datysuk,among others.Team Canada is often regarded as having enough depth to field two very competitive teams. How are things shaping up for team USA's potential roster?To get a glimpse of who's had a hot start to this NHL season,I've compiled a list of potential players for Team USA including both those officially invited to the summer training camp along with other potential players of interest.

[iwearstripes]

Sharing an interesting read posted yesterday on the United States Olympic Committee (USOC) web site: Derek Parra, a former olympian and part of the FIRS Olympic bid team speaks out on roller sports...

Olympic Aspirations
by Chrös McDougall - USA Roller Sports
August 11, 2009
source: http://usoc.com/news/article/14944

Best!

I was quite disappointed to see that the IOC recommended Rugby 7 and Golf for inclusion in the 2016 games. While both are sports with certain worldwide appeal (and frankly, both probably should have been olympic sports years ago) its sad to see roller sports were passed over once again.

Hopefully FIRS learned from the experience, and with 4 more years of growth and organizational development will have another chance to make their case.