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Training for the Olympic Downhill Tubing Event |
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![]() Snow Bunnies and Olympic hopefuls, Alexus "Pickle" Kelly, Heather Kelly and Kissandra "Kissy" Kelly and Amy "Aunt Mayme" Kirwan (back row).
Not pictured is Brent "The Man" Kirwan.
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Reported by Brent Kirwan
January 19, 2004
Having
received official notification that the "Team USA Downhill Tubing
Squad" may have openings for athletes to join them in the next
Winter Olympic Games,
we headed
to the training grounds.
After the
credential check and passing through security, we were given full
access and allowed to train in the "Tubing Village" at
Snoqualmie Summit for the afternoon.
The
"Team USA" coaching staff looked on in amazement.
Never before had they seen a group of individuals with such
natural talent and skill !
They exclaimed, "This group of professionals could easily propel this sport to an entirely new level! "
Due to the
confidentiality issues, cameras were not allowed inside the
village. We paid the guards to keep their eyes closed and were
able to sneak a few shots outside the grounds as we entered our vehicle.
We feel
very good about our performances this past Sunday and look forward to
our invitation to the Winter Games!
And
remember...If you can't be an athlete, be an athletic supporter!
Editor's note: The crew "headed for the hills" from Moses Lake Washington; a town in Eastern Washington known as "The desert oasis". |