81. The Firefighters' Olympics History Summer Olympics Logo. history. The Firefighter s Olympics began in 1970 as anopportunity for triathlon, volleyball, beach volleyball, and water skiing. http://www.cfaa.org/Summer/History.htm

History The Firefighter's Olympics began in 1970 as an opportunity for all California firefighers to get together in friendly competition which promotes physical fitness and provides an informal forum for exchanging ideas. Throughout the years the Summer Olympics have been held in Oakland, San Francisco, Los Angeles, Davis, Irvine, Santa Clara, San Jose, San Diego, Palo Alto, Bakersfield, Santa Ana, Sacramento, Ventura,Concord, and Livermore / Pleasanton. The games are governed by the California Firemen's Athletic Association , with a local association bidding to be the host and bring the games to their community. The Chula Vista Firefighters are responsible for hosting and organizing the 2005 event. The Olympics consist of 29 areas of competition. They include baseball, basketball, bass fishing, bench press, bowling, cycling (road and mountain bike), darts, flag football, golf, horseshoes, ice hockey, motocross, physical fitness, power lifting, racquetball, rodeo, roller hockey, shooting, soccer, softball, surfing, table tennis, tennis, track and field, triathlon, volleyball, beach volleyball, and water skiing. Olympics Home Page Table of Contents What's New Winter Olympics ... Host Dept.

82. Greening The Olympics Storm water runoff will be collected and stored underneath the stadium for lateruse, All this will set a permanent mark on olympic history. http://www.ourplanet.com/imgversn/82/myrholt.html

Greening the Olympics OLAV MYRHOLT describes how the environment has become the third pillar of the Olympic Movement in its centenary year For 16 days in February 1994 the little town of Lillehammer, Norway, hosted the 17th Olympic Winter Games and firmly placed environment on the sporting world's agenda. For the first time, ambitious environmental action was planned and carried out at a major sports event. This represented the start of an important, still continuing, process. Environment has become the third dimension of the Olympics, besides sport and culture. It is no surprise that environment featured so strongly at the Lillehammer Olympics. Norwegians have a strong culture of affiliation to nature - steeped in historical traditions - brought into sports and recreational activities. They also have a powerful environmental lobby backed by public opinion. A poll during the preparation of the Games showed that 67 per cent of Lillehammer's population considered the environment to be their highest priority, far outdistancing employment, better roads and Norwegian Gold Medals. The organizers at Lillehammer did not 'go green' painlessly, nor did the area escape from the Games unscarred. Hosting such a big sports event inevitably brings environmental damage. Natural recreational areas are changed into sportscapes and roads are enlarged. Massive resources, space and energy are used for an event lasting just two weeks. The facts and figures show that biological resources and green space were lost at Lillehammer. The Games were certainly not ecologically sustainable.

83. Ski Utah - Your Information Source For Skiing, Snowboarding, Lodging, And Planni New water Ramp Surface Easier for Snowboarders to Go Big this Summer at UtahOlympic Park. printable A Brief history of skiing in Utah (10/20/04) http://www.skiutah.com/pressroom/article.ski?id=667

84. Active.com - A Conversation With Swim Legend Janet Evans Wakeboarding, Walking, water Polo, water skiing, Winter Sports, Wrestling With four olympic gold medals and a career total of seven world records, http://www.active.com/story.cfm?story_id=6285

85. Waterskiing History The history of waterskiing. In 1922, Ralph Samuelson of Minnesota acted on an idea.He thought that if you could ski on snow, you could ski on water. http://www.sd83.bc.ca/comm/wtrhist2.htm

The History of Waterskiing In 1922, Ralph Samuelson of Minnesota acted on an idea. He thought that if you could ski on snow, you could ski on water. Of course, everyone thought he was nuts, but he experimented anyway. Samuelson did not figure out how to waterski overnight. He first tried being towed behind a boat using barrel staves. Barrel staves are the narrow curved strips of wood that make up a barrel. They did not work. He tried snow skis next. They did not work well either. Finally, Samuelson decided to make a pair of skis himself. He went to a lumberyard and bought two, 8-foot by 9 inch boards. He then boiled the boards' tips in his mother's copper kettle. This made the tips curve up. He and his sister painted the skis white. Then he attached scrap leather to the boards to hold his feet. One hundred feet of sash cord was used for his towrope and a blacksmith pounded out an iron ring for a towrope handle. Samuelson wrapped the ring with black tape to protect his hands and give him a better grip. Samuelson's older brother, Ben attached the sash rope to his boat. The maximum speed they could move was 20 mph. The eighteen year old finally made history on July 2, 1922 on Lake Pepin in Lake City, Minnesota. For the next 15 years, Samuelson traveled around the United States showing off his new sport. He was also the first waterski jumper. On July 8, 1925, at Lake Pepin, he greased a half-sunken diving platform with lard and jumped 60 feet off its raised end. Later that same summer, in the same lake, he became the first speed skier. He attached a 200-foot-long sash cord to a 220-horsepower World War I flying boat and zipped along behind it at an incredible 80 miles per hour.

86. Encyclopedia: 1972 Summer Olympics Main article history of Montreal Algonquin, Huron, and Iroquois have inhabitedthe Montreal area for some Badminton and water Ski are the demo sports. http://www.nationmaster.com/encyclopedia/1972-Summer-Olympics

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87. Ski Race The US Elite water Ski Racing Team was selected as Team of the Month. US Elitewater Ski Racing Team will now be eligible for the United States olympic http://www.usawaterski.org/pages/divisions/skirace/main.htm

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88. Altis : The Guide To Internet Resources In Hospitality, Leisure, Sport & Tourism The International water Ski Federation (IWSF) Web site is described separately This is the official site for the 2004 olympic Games in Athens, Greece. http://altis.ac.uk/browse/cabi/41f2943e5b877c3630596a640c1cd2fe.html

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89. Olympic Valley Vacation Rentals, Hotels, Weather, Map And Attractions water Parks. Wild Island Family Adventure Park, Sparks, NV, 35.1 mi. Ski Areas.Squaw Valley, olympic Valley, CA. Alpine Meadows, Tahoe City http://www.californiavacation.com/regions/Olympic-Valley-California.html

Advertise Links Home Home ... Attractions Olympic Valley Surrounding areas: Squaw Valley, California (1.5 mi), Tahoe Park, California (4.4 mi), Tahoe City, California (4.5 mi), Tahoe Pines, California (6.2 mi), Northstar, California (6.3 mi), Dollar Point, California (6.6 mi), Homewood, California (7.3 mi) Olympic Valley Vacation Rentals We have no vacation rentals in this region at this time. New rentals are added each week so please bookmark us and try again later. The Sierra Nevada Mountains of California, just west of the Nevada state line has an alpine mountain climate. This high mountain region is known as one of the chilliest spots in the country, which comes as a big surprise to many that visit California. Nestled between the Sierra Nevada peaks, the towns of Truckee and Graeagle, and the Donner Lake region, often gets an inversion, whereby cold air is trapped overnight, thus the reason for the extreme cold temperatures in the very early morning hours - even in summertime. As the sun comes up, the temperature begins to rise and daytime highs are usually quite pleasant. Large amounts of snow are received in the higher elevations of the Sierras - up to 40 feet. Rain is possible any month of the year, although most occurs October through April. Mountain weather conditions can change quickly, and rain in the lower elevations can mean snow, sleet or ice in the higher elevations. Month High Temp Low Temp Rainfall Ocean Temp January 6.01 in.

90. Olympics Timeline A history of the olympic Games. Men and women each have three alpine skiingevents. The American olympic Committee sends a hockey team, http://www.infoplease.com/spot/olympicstimeline.html

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91. Skiing -- Facts, Info, And Encyclopedia Article skiing is most visible to the public during the (An olympics for winter sports) (Click link for more info and facts about water skiing) water skiing http://www.absoluteastronomy.com/encyclopedia/s/sk/skiing.htm

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92. MSN Encarta - Skiing waterskiing areas known for skiing more Further Reading Men’s Nordicevents were the only skiing races held in the 1924 olympic Games, http://encarta.msn.com/encyclopedia_761574346_6/Skiing.html

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93. MSN Encarta - Swimming Women’s swimming became an olympic sport at the 1912 Games in Stockholm, Sweden, that featured her in water ballets, swimming, diving, and waterskiing. http://encarta.msn.com/encyclopedia_761565444_5/Swimming.html

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94. Squaw Valley USA: History Overview On his first day skiing at Sugar Bowl, Cushing did the unmentionable and broke his During the 1960 Olympics, he oversaw operation of the ice arenas. http://www.squaw.com/winter/history_overview.html

History General History Squaw History Overview Squaw Olympic History 1960 Olympic Slide Show ... Olympic Results The History of Squaw Valley USA Excerpted from Squaw Valley USA: The First Fifty Years S quaw Valley is a special place, difficult to experience without falling under its spell. It is as if, by its very nature, the valley commands a relationship with those who set foot here. One can travel the world hiking, skiing, climbing, and exploring; Squaw Valley's beauty will still impress. Those who have been involved as team members, visitors, or "locals" proudly attest to an inexplic-able connection with the valley. Many have contributed to Squaw's founding and growth. In 1946, Squaw Valley worked its magic on a young man named Alexander Cushing, who had traveled with friends to the Sierra Nevada on a four day train ride from the East Coast. Cushing, then a lawyer on Wall Street, had served in the Navy and was ready for a change. "The war turns the world upside down and I was having a hard time adjusting" he recalls. The strain of duty left him with solid impressions of life's fragility, and of the importance of living life to the fullest. So, as many have before and since, Cushing headed west. On his first day skiing at Sugar Bowl, Cushing did the "unmentionable" and broke his ankle. As the fourth at Bridge, his friends demanded he stay. Always optimistic, Cushing contented himself relaxing on the sundeck and watching other skiers. While there, he heard a young man named Wayne Poulsen speak of a nearby place with the best skiing in the country. Intrigued by Poulsen's statement, Cushing asked to see this place, and soon found himself on crutches, watching from the meadow while his friends hiked and schussed the glorious peaks of Squaw Valley.

95. Squaw Valley Media Center: Story Ideas In conjunction with their training program the Squaw Valley Ski Patrol hosts anavalanche rescue dog Squaw Valley’s olympic history Athlete Training http://www.squaw.com/mediacenter/winter_ideas.html

Media Center Media Center Home Press Releases Fact Sheet Prices ... Summer Media Center Events Calendar Story Ideas Here are a few ideas to get the juices flowing. Please feel free to contact us to discuss ideas of your own. Squaw Valley's Renaissance Hi-Tech Squaw Valley Avalanche/ Rescue Dogs and Resort Safety Snowplay Adventures ... Squaw Kids are #1 Squaw Valley USA is enjoying a renaissance with its transformation into a world-class, four-season vacation destination. The change is as expansive as the 4,000-acre resort itself and guests will experience the makeover from the moment they arrive. The largest and most visible change is the opening of Phase II of the resort's new and expanded pedestrian base village. Combined with Phase I, the Village at Squaw Valley now offers a total of 286 new slopeside luxury condominiums, seventeen boutiques and shops and seven additional restaurants and eateries all contained in a meandering, European-style village. Hi-Tech Squaw Valley Avalanche/ Rescue Dogs and Resort Safety Squaw Valley also utilizes avalanche rescue dogs in snow safety efforts. The dogs are trained to assist in recovery efforts in the case of an avalanche. In conjunction with their training program the Squaw Valley Ski Patrol hosts an avalanche rescue dog seminar each year, bringing dogs and handlers from across the country to Squaw Valley to improve their skills and learn new methods for search and rescue and training.

96. Snowbasin: Our History - Gathering Excitement For Generations Snowbasin s Our history page of the About Snowbasin section during ski seasons . In 1995, Salt Lake City was awarded the 2002 olympic Winter Games and http://www.snowbasin.com/winter/our_history.html

Our Mountain About Snowbasin Ski School Grizzly Center ... Activities Our History Mountain Cameo Getting Here Daily Bulletins Our History Gathering Excitement for Generations Snowbasin is one of the oldest continuously operating ski areas in the nation. Ever since the first hearty skier schussed down our slopes in 1939, people from all over the United States have come to enjoy our exhilarating powder snow and majestic mountain scenery. The history of Snowbasin and the USDA Forest Service is a story of discovery, restoration and conservation of this unique and bountiful area as a special place of beauty and adventure. The Beginning's of Becoming a Gathering Place for the World The Ute and Shoshone tribes that first inhabited this bountiful area cherished it for its plentiful wild game in the mountains and fresh fish in the numerous rivers and streams. In the 1820s, white trappers discovered an abundance of beaver and set up residence alongside the native tribes. The Ogden area was soon home to a number of colorful historic figures like Jim Bridger, Kit Carson and Jedediah Smith. The area was named after the Canadian-born mountain man Peter Ogden, a legendary character who freely shared information and directions with pioneers and settlers.

97. Canadian Sport Centre Calgary - Communications Littleknown Canadian women s water polo squad has olympic medal hopes. water Ski Canada changes its name and logo. Welcome to the Canadian olympic http://www.canadiansportcentre.com/Communications/SportPerformanceWeekly/SPWarch

SPORT PERFORMANCE WEEKLY ARCHIVES 2004 December 20th, 2004 *Athlete Results: Thomas Grandi wins Alpine World Cup, first for Canada in a decade. Lueders pilots Canada 1 to four-man medal at bobsleigh world cup after gold in two-man. Heil golden despite broken digit. Star adapts to injured right thumb by performing simpler manoeuvre. Canadian snowboarders sweep World Cup gold. Diary - Regan Lauscher, The Road to Turin: Making history. Canada's Jeffries and Theriault rack up fourth gold medal of week at Haywood Noram Cross-Country Ski Race. IOC rewards best television sports coverage of the Athens 2004 Olympic Games CBC honoured. Commonwealth Games Canada announces CEO. Strokes of inspiration; Kayaker derives biggest thrill from motivating kids. December 13th, 2004

98. Women's Sports Foundation MEDIA RELATIONS Jaquess was a fivetime gold medalist at the 2004 Pan American water Ski Sundby won gold in the Women’s Europe event at the olympic Games in Athens, http://www.womenssportsfoundation.org/cgi-bin/iowa/about/media/press.html?record

99. Where Eagles (and Eels) Dare - Olympic Info : Olympic History - Yet his slowest time in olympic history won him the best accolade of all It was the best any Olympian had done from doing badly since ski jumper Eddie http://smh.com.au/olympics/articles/2004/06/18/1089484304848.html

@import url("/olympics/css/athens_smh.css"); Welcome to 2004 Olympics. Skip directly to: Search Box Section Navigation Content Where eagles (and eels) dare May 29, 2004 Page Tools Email to a friend Printer format The Olympic Games were inspired by ideals as wide-ranging as they were lofty. The father of the modern Olympics, Baron Pierre de Coubertin, believed sport might foster nothing short of world peace and brotherhood. And by "sport" de Coubertin meant much more than being the fastest, highest or strongest. It involved, he said, "moral and intellectual development". Such broad aims should preserve a place for those with the courage and determination to try their best, even if it is without any hope of winning. But that's not how Jacques Rogge sees it. The president of the International Olympic Committee thinks the no-hopers should stay home. He wants "to avoid what happened in swimming in Sydney". What happened was Eric the Eel. Swimmer Eric Moussambani, from Equatorial Guinea, was not merely slow, he was barely afloat. There was no doubt he would come last in the men's 100 metres, the only question was whether he would drown before he could touch the wall. Yet his slowest time in Olympic history won him the best accolade of all: the heart of the crowd (plus sponsorships, coaching and international celebrity). Back home the president of Equatorial Guinea promised to build an Olympic pool so Eric wouldn't have to train in a river infested with crocodiles (which were, presumably, either very slow or vegetarian).

100. WSWA Home water Ski history waterskiing became an exhibition sport in the Olympicsin 1972. After that, the number and kind of competitions grew. http://www.waterski.ab.ca/waterski/index.php?page=history.htm

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