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EXCITING Summer Volunteer Opportunities!!!

Tuesday, April 26th, 2011

Looking for a fun way to get involved in all the spectacular sporting events that happen in Omaha? There are two opportunities for both the Omaha Women’s Triathlon and the 2011 NCAA Men’s College World Series happening this summer!

Omaha Women’s Triathlon

Not sure about running, biking or swimming?

Get up close to the action by signing up to volunteer for the Omaha Women’s Triathlon, Sunday, May 22nd at Lawrence Youngman Lake. Proceeds benefit the Olson Center for Women’s Heath.

Want to help set up? Or maybe just cheer on the runners? There is a  job for you! Follow this link to join the team!

http://volunteer.ezwebsignup.com/signup/womenstri

2011 NCAA Men’s College World Series

College World Series of Omaha, Inc. is looking for volunteers for the inaugural NCAA Men’s College World Series at TD Ameritrade Park Omaha.

College World Series volunteers show each and every baseball fan what a great city Omaha is and help to continue the tradition that has been part of this city for over 60 years.

As a CWS of Omaha, Inc., volunteer, you get to be part of creating memories for fans and student-athletes from around the country. Unlike some of the other Omaha events, CWS volunteers only work in the Fan Festival area, and not in the stadium. These positions oversee each of the NCAA’s fan interactive areas, such as home run derby or speed pitching. Each volunteer will be provided with CWS apparel and parking for their services during the event. Additionally, each volunteer must be 18 years of age and have the necessary means of transportation to arrive for your shift on time.

If you would like to volunteer for the 2011 CWS, please let them know by Friday, May 6. At this time, they will reach out to all volunteers with a schedule so that you may request days that best fit with your schedule. Once CWS has the final needs and times from the NCAA, they will then follow up with a proposed schedule.

To become a CWS volunteer or for more information on becoming a volunteer, please contact Reggie Gossett at reggie@cwsomaha.com or at (402) 554-4422. You can also visit www.cwsomaha.com.



U.S. Olympic Team Trials – Swimming Will Return to Omaha in 2012

Monday, August 3rd, 2009

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. – Officials from USA Swimming and the Omaha Sports Commission announced today that the U.S. Olympic Team Trials – Swimming will return to Omaha, Neb., in 2012. The competition will take place from June 25 to July 2 in a temporary indoor pool at Qwest Center Omaha.

The competition dates for the 2012 Trials were developed through consultation with the USA Swimming National Team, the United States Olympic Committee, the Omaha Sports Commission, NBC, College World Series of Omaha, Inc., the NCAA, ESPN and Qwest Center Omaha (MECA).

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Tickets for the 2010 NCAA Division I Wrestling Championship set to go on sale March 19th

Tuesday, March 3rd, 2009

2010 NCAA Division I Wrestling Championship tickets will go on sale Thursday, March 19, 2009 at 10:00 AM (CT). Tickets may be purchased online at www.ticketmaster.com or by calling 402-422-1212. 

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2008 will be big year for sports in Omaha

Wednesday, January 2nd, 2008

By Rich Kaipust
World-Herald Staff Writer

Maybe it will take until the Qwest Center Omaha pool fills, because nothing says different like a million gallons of water.

The last time Qwest Center Omaha hosted the NCAA volleyball tournament, 17,209 spectators saw Nebraska win the national championship. The final four returns to Omaha on Dec. 20.The U.S. Olympic Trials-Swimming sit right in the middle of a something-for-everybody sports year in Omaha. They promise world-class talent, major crowds and network television.

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