This past season the women's bobsled team managed to keep 3 sleds on the World Cup tour. What do I mean by that? The World Cup tour is the highest circuit of bobsled races. It's the race circuit that the Olympic team is named from, and it consists of 8 races each year (this year it's actually 9), and you earn points for each place finish on the tour (1st place is 225 points, 2nd is 210, etc). These points add up and give an overall ranking, which not only ranks each sled but also ranks each nation. The top 4 nations are allowed 3 sleds on the World Cup tour, but only the top 2 nations get 3 sleds in the Olympics. Because it is so competitive to get 3 sleds at the Olympics, it's essential that we keep 3 sleds on the World Cup tour and this season despite having relatively new drivers (myself and Jazmine Fenlator) we were able to keep our 3rd sled heading into this season. However, despite that we were able to keep that sled, our federation can't afford to fund that sled on the World Cup tour this season. As the US women's bobsled team, we have decided that we are going to find a way to keep this sled on tour, as it's imperative in order to make our Olympic dreams come true.
As a team we're trying to sweep gold, silver, and bronze at the Olympics, so we're doing everything we can to make that happen, starting with fundraising. First, we're going to be holding a spaghetti dinner in Lake Placid, NY, along with a silent auction to raise some funds, which will be September 1. Second, for all those who aren't able to make it, you can take a ride with us! What do I mean by that? Well, you can put your name on our sleds for just $25 and 1/2 of the proceeds will go directly to helping us keep our USA 3 sled sliding, thereby helping us get to the Olympics. Not only will you help us reach our goal, but your name will be on a bobsled that is shown on tv worldwide through the 10 races of the season (9 World Cup races and World Championships). You can help us reach the top! For more information and to put your name on a sled, visit here: http://www.teamusa.org/
Thanks everyone for all your support!
As a team we're trying to sweep gold, silver, and bronze at the Olympics, so we're doing everything we can to make that happen, starting with fundraising. First, we're going to be holding a spaghetti dinner in Lake Placid, NY, along with a silent auction to raise some funds, which will be September 1. Second, for all those who aren't able to make it, you can take a ride with us! What do I mean by that? Well, you can put your name on our sleds for just $25 and 1/2 of the proceeds will go directly to helping us keep our USA 3 sled sliding, thereby helping us get to the Olympics. Not only will you help us reach our goal, but your name will be on a bobsled that is shown on tv worldwide through the 10 races of the season (9 World Cup races and World Championships). You can help us reach the top! For more information and to put your name on a sled, visit here: http://www.teamusa.org/
Thanks everyone for all your support!
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