The cross-border contest has gone to Canada! More stout defense by the girls netted a 1-0 victory at Copper Box on Tuesday. Nancy Morin scored the only goal of the match, Canada has now gone two complete games, plus, without allowing their apponents a single score. They finish at the top of Group D in pool play, and now move on to the Quarterfinals, when this Olympic tournament turns into a on-and-done format. At this point, lose, and you go home. On the other hand, win, and you're in the Final Four!
The quarterfinal oponents are not yet announced, we'll post the matchups here when we know.
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Tuesday, September 4, 2012
Great D!
Yesterday at Copper Box, the Canadian Women's Goalball team took a big step forward by beating Japan 1-0. Throwing a shutout in Goalball isn't entirely rare at this level, it happens, but given that Japan had scored 5 goals in their previous two games, shutting them out must be quite an accomplishment.
So, the good news is that Canada sits at 2-1 with one game left in pool D play, the bad news is that the remaining game is today against the United States, who also have a 2-1 record and have scored 9 goals. A win against the United States would guarantee a place in the medal round. A loss would not necessarily mean they would not make it - but they would need help The game is at 8:45AM, EST, Tuesday.
So, the good news is that Canada sits at 2-1 with one game left in pool D play, the bad news is that the remaining game is today against the United States, who also have a 2-1 record and have scored 9 goals. A win against the United States would guarantee a place in the medal round. A loss would not necessarily mean they would not make it - but they would need help The game is at 8:45AM, EST, Tuesday.
Sunday, September 2, 2012
Kangaroo Who?
great news from London today, the Canadian women's team has defeated Australia by a sore of 3-1. Canada's Amy Kneebone scored twice to power the effort. after the game one loss to Sweden, the women came out strong against Australia and played inspired defense, allowing only one goal
. The woman continue play tommorow, the 3rd, at 2:45 EST, in a pivotal match against Japan. you can see Cassie in training on You Tube on theparalympics channel. There are videos of the games from London on You Tube, but I have yet to find the CNadian women's matches. If I dig them up, I will post a link.
. The woman continue play tommorow, the 3rd, at 2:45 EST, in a pivotal match against Japan. you can see Cassie in training on You Tube on theparalympics channel. There are videos of the games from London on You Tube, but I have yet to find the CNadian women's matches. If I dig them up, I will post a link.
Saturday, September 1, 2012
Openers
Saturday in London was not a good day for the Canadian women's Goalball team. The women fell to Sweden in their opening group match, 2-1. This tightly fought match showed just how difficult things will be for the defending World Champions. All is not lost, however, this is only the beginning of pool play. While the loss is not the best possible result, there are enough games remaining for Team Canada to score points to move on to the medal round. Righting the ship quickly is important, though. The opportunity to do just that comes Sunday, against Australia. The match begins at 5:15 EST. Let's Go, Girls!
Friday, August 31, 2012
Here Comes GoalBall
GoalBall, as stated on this blog a few days back, is a paralympic competition featuring three person teams attempting to roll a ball into the opponents net at the oppositie end of a long court.
Competitors are sight-imaired or sightless, all wear eye coverings to make the game fair. The Canadian women's team plays tomorrow, Saturday, in their opening round game against Sweden, at 1:45pm, London time. That means that you may be able to catch the game on the Paralympic You Tube channel, beginning at 8:45AM EST. I'll do my best to post tomorrow if I find more particulars on the coverage, check back here for results, etc, tomorrow night.
We're cheering hard (but silently) for Canada's Cassie Orgeles, daughter of former co-worker, and all around superwoman Jill Claus, who is watching from her home in Africa. Jill posted pictures of the team from London on her Facebook page, evidently the girls are having a great time and are ready to play. Canada is a power in this sport and has a great chance to medal. brigid, megan and i will look forward to our next dim sum outing with Jill and Cassie when both are back home.
Cassie was a gold medalist at the Under 19 Canadian National Championships in 2007 and has been playing the game for 11 years. cassie is a tiger, with a great wit, we wish her great success in London.
On Sunday, the girls play Australia, Monday, Japan, and Tuesday the U.S. depending onhow they do in pool play, they could then move on to the medal round.
We'll keep you posted.
Competitors are sight-imaired or sightless, all wear eye coverings to make the game fair. The Canadian women's team plays tomorrow, Saturday, in their opening round game against Sweden, at 1:45pm, London time. That means that you may be able to catch the game on the Paralympic You Tube channel, beginning at 8:45AM EST. I'll do my best to post tomorrow if I find more particulars on the coverage, check back here for results, etc, tomorrow night.
We're cheering hard (but silently) for Canada's Cassie Orgeles, daughter of former co-worker, and all around superwoman Jill Claus, who is watching from her home in Africa. Jill posted pictures of the team from London on her Facebook page, evidently the girls are having a great time and are ready to play. Canada is a power in this sport and has a great chance to medal. brigid, megan and i will look forward to our next dim sum outing with Jill and Cassie when both are back home.
Cassie was a gold medalist at the Under 19 Canadian National Championships in 2007 and has been playing the game for 11 years. cassie is a tiger, with a great wit, we wish her great success in London.
On Sunday, the girls play Australia, Monday, Japan, and Tuesday the U.S. depending onhow they do in pool play, they could then move on to the medal round.
We'll keep you posted.
Tuesday, August 14, 2012
It Isn't Over
While you did, in fact, see "Closing Ceremonies" Sunday, the Games are not over. On August 29, the Para Olympics begin, and CoubertinsRings has a special connection.
Former M&Ter Jill Claus will be watching with particular excitement when the GoalBall competition begins on the 30th at Copper Box in the Olympic Park. Jill's daughter Cassie Orgellis will compete for Team Canada. GoalBall is played by three-member teams who roll a ball with bells inside toward the opposition's goal. Each competitor wears darkened eyeshades so that, no matter the degree of sight impairmaent, every one is on an equal level. Teams have ten seconds from the time at which they gain posession to send back a legal shot. As you can imagine, it is a quick moving game.
Imagine rooting for your Olympian child - silently. Because GoalBall players need to hear the ball coming, there is no cheerring in the arena during play. Personally, I would find this maddening. I'l be keeping a close eye on the competition, and report on it here.
Go Cassie, Go Team Canada!
Former M&Ter Jill Claus will be watching with particular excitement when the GoalBall competition begins on the 30th at Copper Box in the Olympic Park. Jill's daughter Cassie Orgellis will compete for Team Canada. GoalBall is played by three-member teams who roll a ball with bells inside toward the opposition's goal. Each competitor wears darkened eyeshades so that, no matter the degree of sight impairmaent, every one is on an equal level. Teams have ten seconds from the time at which they gain posession to send back a legal shot. As you can imagine, it is a quick moving game.
Imagine rooting for your Olympian child - silently. Because GoalBall players need to hear the ball coming, there is no cheerring in the arena during play. Personally, I would find this maddening. I'l be keeping a close eye on the competition, and report on it here.
Go Cassie, Go Team Canada!
Thursday, August 9, 2012
10 for 1
In case you missed it, American Ashton Eaton is tearing up the decathlon. After setting a World Record for points in a decathlon at the Olympic Trials, Eaton started off yesterday's events by flying through his heat in the 100 yard dash in 10.35 seconds. He scored 1011 points for his effort, and led the competition.
Eaton gives a bit back to his competitors in the throwing events, he is not as strong as others in the shot put, discuss and javelin. So, while his lead may shrink and grow, Eaton has a chance to bring home Gold in the big daddy of track and field events.
The field did the 100 ysterday, followed by the Long Jump, the Shot Put and the High Jump, and then your day gets to close out with a 400 meter run. If you're not completely exhausted, remember that you've got five more, different event on Day Two, beginning with the 110 meter hurdles, then the discus throw, hen the pole vault, then the javelin, and, if that's not enough, close out your two days by running a 1500 meter race.
Eaton has an American rival, Trey Hardee who looks to be the more passionate guy, Eaton is a cool customer. But my bet is that by the Thursday evening Eaton is going to have plenty to shout about, pehap even a new World record.
Currently, the javelin is being contested, watch out for a spoiler here later in the day, if you planned to see the decathlon tonight on NBC.
Eaton gives a bit back to his competitors in the throwing events, he is not as strong as others in the shot put, discuss and javelin. So, while his lead may shrink and grow, Eaton has a chance to bring home Gold in the big daddy of track and field events.
The field did the 100 ysterday, followed by the Long Jump, the Shot Put and the High Jump, and then your day gets to close out with a 400 meter run. If you're not completely exhausted, remember that you've got five more, different event on Day Two, beginning with the 110 meter hurdles, then the discus throw, hen the pole vault, then the javelin, and, if that's not enough, close out your two days by running a 1500 meter race.
Eaton has an American rival, Trey Hardee who looks to be the more passionate guy, Eaton is a cool customer. But my bet is that by the Thursday evening Eaton is going to have plenty to shout about, pehap even a new World record.
Currently, the javelin is being contested, watch out for a spoiler here later in the day, if you planned to see the decathlon tonight on NBC.
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