The hopefuls for Team USA 2016 attended our first training event last weekend in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. 

Thank you to all the women who participated and helped put this together, it was a wonderful success and we are so impressed with everyone's fitness at this early level!  We would also like to Thank Coach Brigit and Missy for running the show, Steve Kars for hosting, Bella the deck-ref extraordinaire, Melanie for filming and just being available all weekend with her expertise, and Katrina for her continued efforts leading the fundraising committee.

The training group will be on deck and ready to play at the annual Women's tournament hosted October 10th and 11th in Cincinnati this fall... look forward to seeing these phenomenal ladies in training in the pool at that time!

Happy Hockey Dreams,
Kim and the Worlds Steering Committee (Missy, Tyera and Jennifer)

Hello WTG (worlds training group) members!

I know we are ramping-up our training for the FIRST Elite Clinic in August, but now is the time to plan for your attendance and travel to the SECOND and final Elite Clinic in October.  This is the last training event before tryouts begin in 2015.  Your performance and improvement at these training events will be taken into account when selecting our Team USA. 

Where: Cincinnati Recreation Center Pool, 2820 Corbett Dr., Cincinnati, OH 45219
When: Friday, October 10th 9am-5pm (Women's Tournament to follow Sat/ Sun).  Please plan to be at the pool by 8:00am.  We will meet and be prepare for the days activities.

RSVP to: Jennifer Smith smithjenniferlela@gmail.com

Cost: $50 for the Friday of Elite Training (this fee is not included in your women's tournament entry fee).  
PayPal to: funds@usauwh.com
Checks payable to: USOA (USOA, 39270 Paseo Padre Parkway, Box #452, Fremont CA 94538)

Attached are the documents about the Women's Tournament (with more information about the Cincinnati pool) as well as the women's tournament scholarship opportunity.  Don't miss out on applying for financial help!

We hope to see all of you in August and October!!!!

Kim Skukas
...on behalf of the Steering Committee

Hello Hockey World,

Another update on your Team USA Women's Elite Team:

We are delighted to announce Katrina Finley as the head of our new fundraising effort. Katrina is currently pursuing a number of fundraising opportunities for Team USA, including: company sponsorships, tax-deductible donations, fundraising at tournaments, and affiliate accounts. However, she could use your help. If you would like to join her on the elite women's fundraising committee, or if you have any great ideas, contacts with companies that may be approached for sponsorships or donations, or even some extra money lying around you would like to donate... contact Katrina at:katrinafinley@gmail.com

Also, to keep you informed and up to date on our progress in and out of the pool, Katrina is developing this website:www.teamusawomenuwh.com  As the team is created and new fundraising opportunities arise, they will be posted here online!

Kim Skukas
...On behalf of your women's Steering Committee!

Ladies!

As you have all (hopefully) heard by now, our first training event will be the first weekend of August! This event is mandatory for all Team USA hopefuls.

Here are the details you need to send your deposits in and book your flights.

Date: August 1-3, 2014. Please be in town by end of day Thursday, July 31st since you will need to be at the pool early Friday morning. Play will end by 3pm, Sunday, August 3rd.

Place: Walter Schroeder Aquatic Center, 9250 North Green Bay Road, Brown Deer, WI 53209

Good morning USA,

There has been a change to the Women's Team USA Steering Committee. Unfortunately, Shelley Westman has had to step down from her position as a representative. Shelley plans to continue to be active in the UWH community and we will see her on deck soon. We wish her the best of luck with her continued hockey career.

The vacant position has been filled by Missy Kehoe! Missy was the top runner-up for votes in last term's election and she will make a great addition to our steering committee. Missy will serve the remainder of Shelley's appointment through Worlds 2016. Please join us in welcoming her!

To review the Women's Elite team organizing document, or any recent postings from the Steering Committee or Coach visit:
http://www.usauwh.com/nationalteams/
Questions/ Concerns... email us!

Happy Hockey from your NEW Steering Committee,
Kim Skukas (kskukas@gmail.com)
Missy Kehoe (missykehoe@gmail.com)
Jennifer Smith (smithjenniferlela@gmail.com)
Tyera Eulberg (teulberg@gmail.com)

We are excited to announce the first of two 2014 training events that will lead to the selection of Team USA 2016!
Date: August 1-3, 2014
Place: Walter Schroeder Aquatic Center, 9250 North Green Bay Road, Brown Deer, WI 53209

Day 1 will consist of dedicated clinic and training time. Days 2 and 3 will incorporate tournament-style play with other women and the Team USA men as part of an HPS (High Performance Series) event.  More details, including specific pool times, will be emailed soon.

The second event will be held in or about October 2014. All women who want to be a part of the 2016 Team USA training and selection process are expected to attend both events this year. We will send location and date information about the second event soon.

Please read the (3) attached documents from Coach Brigit describing the Team USA women's elite team-building and selection process, and outlining her initial expectations of team members.  Documents will also be available online at www.usauwh.com for future reference. 

Do not hesitate to contact us with questions on any of these topics... and keep up the swimming!

Best,
Kim (on behalf of the Team USA Women's Elite steering committee)

As we plan for the 2016 Worlds, Coach Brigit Grimm and the Steering Committee will be holding brief informational discussions at all major upcoming tournaments (ACC's, Nationals, etc). These meetings are for all women that are interested in trying out for the Elite Women's team, and will outline the tryout process, our training plan, and our vision for Team USA. Although the meetings are not mandatory, we recommend your attendance if you are present. We will, however, share all this information online and over email as well. We are looking to get information out in as many ways as we can and hope to use this format to answer any questions you have. Please grab your friends and anyone else you think might be a good candidate to try out... we'd love to meet you!

Also, if you are interested in trying out, please email Jennifer Smith at: smithjenniferlela@gmail.com with your name and contact information (email and home club). We want to make sure you personally receive all announcements and information about training events as we move forward.
 

Thanks!
 
Jennifer Smith
Brigit Grimm
Kim Skukas
Shelley Westman
Tyera Eulberg

The Team USA Women’s Steering Committee would like to announce that Brigit Grimm will be coaching the elite team through the next world championship! We are very excited to welcome her back.

Thank you to all the candidates. A lot of thought went into determining our selection and we appreciate all the time and support we saw for women’s UWH! We believe Brigit will do a wonderful job of making our vision a reality and can’t wait to move forward with training events soon.

Your Steering Committee,
Jennifer Smith, Tyera Eulberg, Kim Skukas, Shelley Westman

The women’s elite Steering Committee is seeking candidates to Coach the Team
USA Women’s Elite team through the 2016 World Championships. Anyone interested
in helping us compete for gold is encouraged to apply!

 Please read this document, detailing our goals and coach
expectations and asking for application material. Applications are requested
by: February 14, 2014

 If you have any questions, or would like to let us know of your interest,
please contact the Steering Committee by emailing Tyera_Eulberg@usauwh.com

We look forward to hearing from you!

Thank you very much for your support of elite women’s hockey,

 Team USA Women’s Elite Steering Committee:
Jennifer Smith
Kim Skukas
Shelley Westman
Tyera Eulberg