Olympic Trials Pools to Arrive Friday, March 3 in Santa Ynez Valley
Afternoon Welcome at Old Mission Celebrating Arrival from Omaha, Major Step in Realizing New Community Aquatic & Sports Medicine Complex
SANTA YNEZ, Calif., Feb. 9, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- The Santa Ynez Valley community welcomes the cornerstone of a new aquatic, wellness and sports medicine facility on Friday, March 3, when two U.S. Olympic Trials swimming pools arrive by truck in Solvang.
The arrival of the pools marks a major milestone in fulfilling the vision for a much-needed aquatic and sports medicine education complex for the Valley and Central Coast. Once complete, it will be the only facility of its kind between Paso Robles and Long Beach.
The pools, manufactured by Myrtha Pools® and currently in Omaha, NE where the 2016 U.S. Olympic Swimming Trials took place, will make the 1,700 mile, two day journey to California, arriving in the Santa Ynez Valley on Friday afternoon, March 3.
| Olympic Pool Welcome Celebration |
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| 2:45pm |
Arrival Convoy Travels from Buellton to Solvang via Hwy 246 |
| 3:30 - 5:30pm |
Olympic Pool Welcome Ceremony & Celebration Old Mission Santa Ines (east parking area) 1760 Mission Drive, Solvang, CA |
| Participants: |
Kami Craig, 3-time Olympic water polo medalist |
| Gary Hall, Jr., 10-time Olympic swimming medalist |
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| Timothy Sullivan, Rear Admiral, U.S. Coast Guard, Ret., Mission: Readiness |
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"I'm thrilled to be a part of bringing these pools to the Santa Ynez Valley," said Kami Craig, 2016 and 2012 water polo Olympic gold medalist, Santa Ynez native and Honorary Committee member. "As a young girl, the time spent participating in the Santa Ynez Valley aquatic programs is where my Olympic dreams were born. I hope that these pools, filled with so much Olympic heritage and spirit, will inspire athletes and community members of all ages."
"This new, state-of-the-art complex means our athletes and community will have the aquatics and sports medicine facilities they've so long deserved and make our Santa Ynez Valley a health and wellness destination for world class athletes, special needs athletes and sports tourism," said Gary Hall, Jr., 10-time Olympic swimming medalist and SYV Community Aquatic Foundation (SYVCAF) Executive Committee member.
The proposed complex, which includes an Olympic pool and support facilities and a second, smaller pool for fitness, wellness and therapeutic programs as well as recreational swimming, is funded by the SYV Community Aquatics Foundation and will be located at Santa Ynez Valley Union High School. An innovative joint use agreement will allow for concurrent community and school use of the new facilities, maximizing the benefit for all.
"The timing of the SYVCAF-funded aquatic complex is ideal given the implementation of our broader Measure K and Proposition 51 high school campus facility improvements," stated Scott Cory, Santa Ynez Valley Union High School District Superintendent of Schools. "We will be able to integrate all the renovation and improvement projects to achieve cost savings and minimize campus and community disruption."
Santa Ynez Valley Community Aquatics Foundation, is a nonprofit dedicated to fundraising and providing ongoing support for a state-of-the-art Aquatic and Sports Medicine Complex to serve all residents of the Santa Ynez Valley. #syvaquatics #syvfitforall
Mission: Readiness is the national security nonprofit organization of over 650 retired admirals, generals, and other retired senior military leaders calling for smart investments in America's children. It is a part of Council for a Strong America.
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SOURCE Santa Ynez Valley Community Aquatic Foundation
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