Colorado Resident Saturday's
Organized by The U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Museum
– (MDT)
Location:
200 South Sierra Madre Street, Colorado Springs, CO, 80903, US (map)
Description
Experience the Home of the Olympic and Paralympic Legacy
The U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Museum hosts a full day of programming where guests can participate in athlete meet-and-greets, artifact demonstrations, and museum trivia. Athlete Meet and Greets // 12 – 1 p.m. Meet Tyler Carter ‘TC’, a three-time alpine Paralympic skier will be doing a meet and greet with guests from 12 – 1 p.m. He will also being doing a discussion on Paralympic Classification from 1 – 2 p.m. in the Chapman Event Space. Learn more about TC’s discussion here. Artifact Demonstrations // 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. Experience the history, triumphs, and inspiring stories behind some of the most iconic items from past Games. Team Behind The Team Discussion // 1 – 2 p.m. Guests will gain an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at what drives Team USA’s success. Team members from the U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Committee, the U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Training Center, Olympic City USA, and various National Governing Bodies will visit the museum to share insights into their roles and how they contribute to Team USA’s success. This months discussion is on Paralympic Classification hosted by Tyler Carter, three-time alpine Paralympic skier and manager of classification at the U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Committee. You can learn more about this event here. Museum Trivia // All-day Go through the museum and test your knowledge with museum trivia! Examine artifacts on display, interact with the guest experience team, and learn more about what makes Team USA so special.