Athletes,



2008 is here! This is crunch time.....keep up the good work!



Here are a few things that will help you out in preparing for the 

upcoming Olympic Trials and Beijing and other notable things:



  a.. 2008 PA Competition Calendar: Pacific Association has posted the 2008 competition 

  calendar.  There is a section that has meets for open athletes. You will be able to find 

  local meets here.  2008 PA Competition Schedule



  b.. Beijing Air Pollution Report: A webinar scheduled for January 30 at 11:00 a.m. 

  Mountain time on the effects of air pollution that we will face in China and how to 

  prepare yourself for peak performances.  If you want more information on how to log 

  in to the presentation, please email Cathy Sellers (Coaching Education).



  c.. 2008 Olympic Grant Deadline is February 15: Make sure you get your letter of 

  recommendation and personal statement (essay) done soon. The 2008 Pacific Association 

  Olympic Grant deadline is fast approaching. Olympic Training Grant



  d.. PA Elite Athlete website soon to be refreshed and updated!  

  The web team is currently working on plans to make the Open and Elite Athlete site better. 

  PA Elite Athletes Page Your comments and suggestions are welcome. 

  Please send questions or comments to Stephanie Trafton. 



  e.. Pacific Association meetings, get your travel and dinner paid for!  

  We are testing out a new way to get open/elite athletes to come to the PA meetings.  You 

  are eligible to get your gas and dinner paid for when you attend the meetings usually 

  held January, March, May, September and November (PA Meetings).  If you are 

  interested in seeing what your local association does to better our sport locally, 

  come check it out.  Contact Stephanie Trafton for details. 

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