The Vail Recreation District (VRD) will host 2010 U.S. Women's Ice Hockey team member and four-time Olympian Jenny Potter for a free skate from 5 to 5:45 p.m. Tuesday, March 16 at Dobson Ice Arena. During the free skate, Potter will be available to answer questions, take photographs and sign autographs. She'll also show her Olympic medals to those in attendance, including one gold, two silver and one bronze. Skate rentals will be available for $3 and all ages and skating abilities are invited to join. In addition, prior to the free skate, Cornelia Holden, U.S. Women's Ice Hockey Team sports psychology consultant and founder of Mindful Warrior, and Potter will speak together from 4:15 to 4:50 p.m. at the Town of Vail Public Library about "Reflections on Mental and Physical Training for the Olympic Experience." (Photo: http://www.nbcolympics.com/athletes/athlete=2203/bio/index.html)
Potter has played in four Olympics, eight International Ice Hockey Federation World Women's Championships and seven Four Nations Cups, plus has won three world titles and four Olympic medals including in 1998, 2002, 2006 and 2010. She most recently set the U.S. Olympic single-game record at the 2010 Olympics with five points and became the U.S. all-time career point leader during the games. Potter is visiting Vail to research creating sports camps targeting those whose interests include fitness and healthy living.
According to Dobson Ice Arena Manager Jared Biniecki, having an Olympian skate in Dobson will be a unique experience for those who attend. "We're excited to host Jenny and learn more about her recent experience during the 2010 Olympics," said Biniecki. "The VRD is looking forward to working with Jenny in the future to bring new and exciting camps to Vail for our ice skating and sport enthusiasts."
In addition to Potter, Dobson has also hosted a variety of Olympians including Mark Johnson, 2010 U.S.Olympic Women's Ice Hockey Coach and 1980 Olympic gold medalist; Jeremy Abbott, 2010 U.S. Olympic men's figure skater, plus 2009 and 2010 U.S. National Champion; Mirai Nagasu, 2010 U.S. Olympic women's figure skater; Niklas Backstrom, National Hockey League player and Sweden's starting goalie; and Marion Gaborik, National Hockey League player and member of Czechoslovakia's men's ice hockey team.
For details on the free skate with Potter, contact Biniecki at 970-479-2271. For details on all other VRD activities, click here. Also, follow the VRD on Facebook by clicking here or on Twitter via Vailrecdistrict. |
