SARATOGA SPRINGS — Top speedskaters from across the nation will gather at the Weibel Avenue Ice Rink November 2-3 for the 2013 U.S. America’s Cup Short Track Meet.
Races begin on Saturday afternoon, with the finals being held from 6–8 p.m. Saturday evening.
Tickets are on sale for $5, which includes a chance to win a new X-Box One. In addition to the AmCup, a local ability meet will also be held in the morning.
“This will be a fun, competitive weekend featuring Olympic hopefuls and strong local talent,” said Paul Ripchik, President of Saratoga Winter Club.
This event is one of the high-level events leading up to the Olympic trials, held December 27 through January 5 in Salt Lake City.
Local competitors include nationally ranked Katy Toth, as well Katie Ralston and Stephen Meyer. Former five-time Olympian and current Saratoga coach Amy Peterson Peck will also be on hand to coach and cheer on the skating.
Saratoga Winter Club has produced numerous Olympians since its founding in 1888. Olympic skaters include Moria D’Andrea, Kristen Talbot, David Tamborino and Erin Porter in the 1990s. The Saratoga Winter Club’s winning tradition continued as Trevor Marsicano brought home a silver medal from the 2010 Winter Olympics in Vancouver.
The 2014 Olympic Winter Games will be held in Sochi, Russia from February 7-23. There are 12 spots on the Olympic Short Track team, six for men and six for women.
