By Nicole Walton
Marquette, MI – The 2010 U.S. Olympic Team Trials in Short Track Speedskating kick off Tuesday on the campus of Northern Michigan University. Time trials begin at 4 p.m. at the Berry Events Center. The official opening ceremony takes place Wednesday at 6:30 p.m., followed by qualifying rounds and finals. Athletes will rest on Thursday, then compete once again at 6:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday. Awards ceremonies will follow the races both days.
Skaters involved in the team trials include former Olympians Apollo Anton Ohno, J.P. Kepka, and Allison Baver. For ticket information call 227-1032 or go to www.nmu.edu/tickets.