ski like a girl & Team USA

Team USA!!! Opening ceremonies here I come! 

From Olympic Gold Medalist, Julia Mancuso's twitpics.

Thanks Julia, I've using all my Nancy Drew like sleuthing powers to find this information. A real picture of the Opening Ceremony outfit is very exciting.  Maybe I can find out more from Julia.  I should email her!

Hey Julia,

How's Vancouver?  Whatcha wearing when you race? How's your podium outfit shaping up? Heard it is a Nike jacket? How about that Closing Ceremony need any help with your outfit?  Can't wait to see you race.  Good luck!!!!!

xoxo,
ski girl

p.s. I'd really love a tiara sticker for my helmet and my little ski princess would love one too.  Thanks! 

ski like a girl & a few more clues to the secret of the US Ski Team Uniforms

Not so breaking news or another clue about the US Ski Team Uniforms...

From the US Ski Team site:

Under Armour joined the US Ski Team as a supplier in 2002.

"Today, the industry leader provides uniforms for the U.S. Freestyle Ski Team that will compete in Vancouver in February and base layers for all U.S. Ski Teams, as well as training gear for athletes working in the USSA Center of Excellence in Park City, UT."

I know that 's not a lot of info.  A picture would be nice but for now let's be happy with that little morsel of news.  Yeah, Under Armour!

"Under Armour's initiative to promote its partnership with the U.S. Ski Team has greatly expanded awareness of our sport," said U.S. Ski Team President and CEO Bill Marolt. "Our equipment suppliers, like Under Armour, play a vital role in our athletic success. And it's a great bonus to have them take our message to a broad national audience."

Lindsey Vonn Under Armour commercial wins Doc DesRoches Award at SIA

Click HERE to view Lindsey's award winning commercial.

"Working with Under Armour has been incredible," said Vonn. "The company works directly with its athletes on design and creates products that are comfortable and totally functional in all elements.  "I do have to say, though, clicking into my ski boots on a hydraulic hoist for their national TV ad was probably one of the coolest things I've ever done."

On a totally different front the Vancouver Olympic Games Volunteer Uniform has been unveiled.  Look for these helpful folks at all Olympic Venues.

xoxo,
ski girl

p.s.  Still waiting on my email from Ralph Lauren about those Opening Ceremony uniforms.  Make sure and enter your email address at the bottom of the Ralph Lauren page to be the first to find out.  Of course, ski like a girl registered so check back here and I'll let you know what I find out.

ski like a girl and the secret of the U.S. Ski Team Uniform

This may or may not be what the US Ski Team is wearing for the Closing Ceremony at the Vancouver 2010 Winter Olympics. Unlike the U.S Snowboarding team who has been very open about their Burton team uniform, the ski team has been pretty hush, hush. So Shhhh! Don't tell anyone that you got this from me.







The Facts:
We do know that the U.S. athletes will once again be sporting red, white and blue and a polo pony. Given that those are our countries national flag colors and Ralph Lauren's propensity for the polo pony I'd say that is pretty obvious! Ralph Lauren designed the U.S. uniforms for the Beijing Olympics in 2008, and now he's at it again for the Vancouver 2010 Winter Olympics.


About Ralph Lauren:

"What began forty years ago with a collection of ties has grown into an entire world, redefining American style. Ralph Lauren has always stood for providing quality products, creating worlds and inviting people to take part in our dream. We were the innovators of lifestyle advertisements that tell a story and the first to create stores that encourage customers to participate in that lifestyle."

Wait this is seeming more official:

I found a clip of the Closing Ceremony uniform being unveiled on NBC's Today Show.

For the Closing Ceremony the athletes will be wearing a red and blue cardigan with USA on the back and the Team USA logo on the front, a classic American newsboy cap with modern flair, a plaid shirt for men, and navy turtleneck for the ladies and alpine boots that will stand up to any type of weather with the Team USA logo on the side.

Make sure and enter your email address at the bottom of the Ralph Lauren page to be the first to find out what the Opening Ceremony Uniform will be. Of course, ski like a girl registered so check back here and I'll let you know.

xoxo,
ski girl