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News
OFFICIALS CLINIC
Region to offer certification for new officials.
Have you ever thought about becoming a race official or wondered what it takes to become one? Well, now’s your chance to find out. USAT-MA will be holding its first officials certification clinic at the Columbia Triathlon on May 18th and 19th in Columbia, Maryland. Don Hodgen, the Regional Coordinator for Officials will be conducting this two-day certification program which includes on-course duties during the Columbia Triathlon. To learn more about the certification requirements and to register for the program, read on.
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USAT RELEASES 2001 RANKINGS
USA Triathlon recently released its Duathlon and Triathlon rankings for 2001. The rankings include nearly 12,000 athletes, a 27 percent increase over 2000. Special congratulations go out to region member Erik Scott, 31, from State College, PA. Erik was named Male Duathlete of the Year by USAT. The highlight of his season was a 1st place finish at the Duathlon Short Course World Championships in Rimini, Italy. He also had great performances at the National Duathlon Championships, Blackwater Traverse Duathlon,, Lighter Than Air Duathlon and the Shamrock Duathlon where he won the race. To view the complete USAT rankings, visit http://www.usatriathlon.org/fs_rankings&results.htm .
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PASSING THE TORCH
New Jersey triathlete Clarinda Brueck was one of just 26 torchbearers to carry the Olympic flame over the 40-mile route in New Jersey. Brueck, who lost her left arm below the elbow, has competed in the Hawaii Ironman four times. Also carrying the Olympic torch was Arlington, VA triathlete (and USAT-MA Board member) Melissa Merson.
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REGIONAL ATHLETES HONORED BY INSIDE TRIATHLON MAGAZINE
We wish to extend congratulations to the 29 men and 15 women from the region who were recently selected by the editors and staff at Inside Triathlon magazine to its 2001 All-American Team. Read on to view the complete listing of honorees.
“Here’s to the Winners…those who move mountains”.
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YOUTH DEVELOPMENT
Our Regional Athletic
Development Coordinator, Alisa Wright Colopy, is putting together a brochure
that will include a list of USAT certified triathlon coaches in the region, all youth /junior /collegiate races, camps,
clinics, clubs in the region, plus regional and state sports organizations and
their associated publications, and high
schools with high profile swimming and track or cross country teams. If you have
any information related to youths and juniors that you want included in this
brochure, please contact Alisa at fitandable@mindspring.com.
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