National Sports Center Blog

Track racing hasn't stopped for all of us here in the tundra!

2009-10-20T13:20:48-05:00

By James Tainter, NSC Systems Programmer/Master's Track Cyclist The fall colors have started to sneak into the trees here in Minnesota, and for most of us who ride the track at the National Sports Center in Blaine, now is a...

On The Road Again

2009-09-22T15:35:00-05:00

by Colleen Bourdon, Director of Team Relations Every fall members of the staff at the National Sports Center (NSC) get the travel bug. The need to go out and talk to our soccer people about the programs at the NSC....

Goodbye, but not really by Colleen Bourdon, Director of Team Relations

2009-09-22T14:30:00-05:00

Four times each year a very energetic group of volunteers come together to help in the planning for the next USA CUP. Teri Vogt, our tournament director, runs a good meeting with loads of information and updates. Last night we...

Visitors from Brazil - What An Excellent Surprise by Colleen Bourdon, Director of Team Relations

2009-09-22T14:05:36-05:00

Vistors from Brazil - what an excellent way to begin the week. Yesterday, September 21, I had surprise visitors for my USA CUP co-workers. Sha did her usual excited scream and Vicki gave out warm and fuzzy Vicki hugs. Who...

Master's Track Nationals, Day 6 - Conclusion

2009-08-25T12:16:48-05:00

By James Tainter, NSC Systems Programmer/Master's Track Cyclist When we first arrived out here in Colorado Springs over a week ago, this day seemed SO far away: the final day of racing. Team Sprint, Team Pursuit and the Madison are...

Master's Track Nationals, Day 5 - short recap

2009-08-22T22:55:13-05:00

By James Tainter, NSC Systems Programmer/Masters Track Cyclist This is going to be short because its late here and I've been in a skin suit for most of the day racing, and for those of you who have never had...

Master's Track Nationals: Day 3, 4

2009-08-21T22:23:32-05:00

By James Tainter, NSC Systems Programmer/Masters Track Cyclist A few more of the locals raced today, including myself. Dave Gray and Kevin Schaeffer participated in 45-49 3K time trail. Dan Casper and I participated in the 40-44 3K time trail,...

Master's Track Nationals, Day 1, 2

2009-08-19T23:27:10-05:00

By James Tainter, NSC Systems Programmer/Masters Track Cyclist The racing has begun here in Colorado and it's been hard to keep up on how every one is doing, which is a good thing! I believe we have EIGHT people representing...

Masters Nationals. Has It Been a Year Already? by James Tainter

2009-08-06T12:08:54-05:00

You wouldn't have thought we just finished up July here in Minnesota. Not ONE day above 90 degrees! Many of the nights the past few weeks up here at the Blaine velodrome have required knee warmers and arm warmers on...

Thank You by Colleen Bourdon

2009-07-28T11:44:31-05:00

It is always amazing how the National Sports Center (NSC)campus is transformed for 10 days every summer into the most fantastic soccer destination in North America. In a matter of a few days and loads of long hours by NSC...