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2009 |
US Soaring Team News |
Archive |
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May 22 |
Mini Racing Camp at the Sports Class Nationals! |
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Running concurrently with the Sports Class Nationals in
Elmira will be a mini-version of the popular US Team Racing
Camps – . Led by former World and National Champion Doug
Jacobs, we’ll meet for an hour each morning before briefing
to discuss all aspect of cross country soaring and
competition racing – from the basics to advanced tactics.
Developed over several years by the US Team Committee, these
presentations have garnered rave reviews from those who’ve
attended past US Team Camps. Free and open to all pilots,
crew and local enthusiasts. More details to follow as they
are developed at
http://www.harrishillsoaring.org/events/contest2009.htm.
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May 20 |
Fly with Doug Jacobs at the Sports Class Nationals |
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Come fly with me! – Back seat of the Duo Discus available
for race days at the Sports Class Nationals in Elmira from
July 21st to July 30th for a
suggested minimum donation to the US Team of $250 per day.
A great value – those who’ve flown with KS or DJ swear by
it! |
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Apr 26 |
Almost $1K Raised at Perry for the Junior Team |
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The racing community at Perry
proved to be quite generous during the spring regional. Many
thanks to all for supporting our Juniors! |
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Jan 6 |
Chip Garner to Compete at the Turin World Games |
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Chip Garner plans to return to
Italy this summer to compete in the 2009 Turin World Air
Games. |
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Jan 6 |
Ron Tabery Elected to US Team Committee |
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Ron Tabery has been elected to a three year term to the US Team Committee. Congratulations to Ron, who will take over from Dan Cole. Many thanks to Dan, who has done outstanding work for the Committee.
For more information on Ron and the Committee,
click here. |
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Jan 1 |
Initial Selections for Next World Team Announced |
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Selection letters have been sent to Liz (Schwenkler)
Geiger (Open); John Seaborn (15M); Mike Smith (Standard); Ryszard Krolikowski
(Club) and Francois Pin (World). In order to secure a confirmed place on the
team, selectees must participate in their respective pre-world competition. |
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Dec 17, '08 |
KS to Continue Highly Successful Ride Program in 2009 |
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The KS Duo will be making the competition circuit
next year and seats are
available at the following contests: Seniors (Mar 8-14), Region 2 (Mifflin,
May 24-30), Sport Nationals (Elmira, July 21-30), R4N (Fairfield, October |
