Precision Skaters Selected as "Team of the Year".WARWICK, R.I.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--June 16, 1998-- Rhode Island Rhode Island, island, United States Rhode Island, island, 15 mi (24 km) long and 5 mi (8 km) wide, S R.I., at the entrance to Narragansett Bay. It is the largest island in the state, with steep cliffs and excellent beaches. Team Demonstrates True Meaning of "Team" NOTE TO MEDIA: Photo available on BW PhotoWire/AP PhotoExpress, PressLink Online and on Business Wire's Web site at www.businesswire.com SATELLITE COORDINATES Tues., June 16 3:00-3:15 p.m. EST C-Band Galaxy 6 Transponder 9 7:00-7:15 p.m. EST C-Band Galaxy 6 Transponder 9 Wed., June 17 4:30-4:45 a.m. EST EST electroshock therapy. EST abbr. electroshock therapy C-Band Galaxy 6 Transponder 5 12:45-1:00 p.m. EST C-Band Galaxy 6 Transponder 5 For technical Information, contact: Medialink, 212-682-8300/800-843-0677 Imagine skating at 25 mph, arms linked with 23 other skaters, all moving their feet and heads in unison. Forty-eight skate blades racing simultaneously through intricate patterns of footwork, turns, kicks and formations on ice. If one team member loses concentration, all 24 skaters can end up on the ice. That's the definition of "teamwork," which is one reason a precision skating team from Warwick, Rhode Island Warwick is a city in Kent County, Rhode Island, United States. It is the second largest city in the state, with 85,808 people. Its mayor, since 2000, has been Scott Avedisian. Founded by Samuel Gorton in 1642, Warwick has witnessed major events in American history. , was selected as the first-ever Team Cheerios' "Team of the Year." The team's photo will be featured on millions of Team Cheerios packages. The package featuring the team, nicknamed the "Munchkins," was unveiled at the team's home ice, the William Thayer Memorial Rink, Warwick. The team is made up of 24 skaters ages 11 to 14. U.S. Congressman Robert Weygand Robert A. "Bob" Weygand was a member of the United States House of Representatives from 1997–2001. He was a Democrat from Rhode Island. Weygand was born in Attleboro, Massachusetts on May 10, 1948. , Lt. Governor Bernard Jackvony, Mayors Vincent A. Cianci, Jr. (Providence) and Lincoln Chafee Lincoln Davenport Chafee (IPA pronunciation: [ˈtʃeɪ fiː], -[CHAY-fee]) (born March 26, 1953) is a former United States Senator from Rhode Island. (Warwick) were among the dignitaries who joined team members to get a first look at the package that will begin appearing in grocery stores nationwide in June. "Team Cheerios has been honoring youth athletic teams since we introduced the product a year ago," said Tammy Seitel, marketing manager. "This team's dedication to their team and sport and their ability to work as one cohesive unit during athletic competition, as well as in service to their community demonstrates the ideals of `team.'" The Munchkins were selected by an independent panel of judges Panel of Judges is an indie pop band from Melbourne, Australia. Members
The Munchkins are the reigning U.S. silver medallists'. Their athletic achievements include capturing the 1998 French Cup (Rouen, France), the gold medal at the 1997 U.S. Precision Championships and the 1997 British Team Championships held in London, as well as placing first in many local and regional competitions. In addition, the Munchkins have volunteered their talents to benefit several causes including the Rhode Island Coalition Against Domestic Violence; the Elizabeth Buffam Chase shelter; the House of Hope for women and families in transition; the Allenson/Wingren annual benefit hockey game; the Warwick Veterans Council and Gaspee Days community parade. "This is a great thrill for all of our skaters," says Nancy Rossi, coach. "These girls practice many, long hours to perfect their performance. They put individual styles aside to compete as one; no super-star can capture a win for you. Judges give overall scores and watch every skater's performance." Precision skating is a highly skilled team sport in which skaters perform synchronized moves in line-formation. According to the U.S. Figure Skating U.S. Figure Skating (USFS), officially called the United States Figure Skating Association or USFSA, is the national sport governing body for figure skating in the United States. Association, precision skating is the "hottest form of figure skating today" and the fastest growing form of ice skating. It is expected to become an Olympic sport in the next few years. Other finalists in the "Team of the Year" contest were: the Spoilers Girl's Volleyball Team, Manhattan Beach, Calif; Dakota Ridge High School Ridge High School is a four-year comprehensive public high school serving students from Bernards Township in Somerset County, New Jersey, United States. The school is part of the Bernards Township School District. Eagles Boy's Soccer Team, Littleton, Colo.; River City Rhinos Baseball Team, Jacksonville, Fla.; Roanoke-Benson High School Rockets Girl's Basketball Team, Benson, Ill; Ascension Longhorns Football Team, Louisville, Ky; Stough Memorial Baptist Church Boy's Basketball Team, Pineville, N.C.; Bishop Lynch High School Bishop Lynch High School of Dallas is a co-educational Catholic high school (grades 9-12) in east Dallas, Texas (USA). It is located in the Roman Catholic Diocese of Dallas. It opened in 1963 with 365 students and now has over 1,000 students. Girl's Basketball Team, Dallas, Texas; and the Chesapeake Little League, Norfolk Civitans - Challenger Division, Chesapeake, Virginia. Team Cheerios is a breakfast cereal that combines three different "O's" made with whole-grain oats oats, cereal plants of the genus Avena of the family Gramineae (grass family). Most species are annuals of moist temperate regions. The early history of oats is obscure, but domestication is considered to be recent compared to that of the other and whole-grain corn sweetened sweet·en v. sweet·ened, sweet·en·ing, sweet·ens v.tr. 1. To make sweet or sweeter by adding sugar, honey, saccharin, or another sweet substance. 2. To make more pleasant or agreeable. with brown sugar and frosting frosting the slight graying of the haircoat around the face, particularly muzzle, in dogs with aging and as a regular feature of some breeds such as the Belgian shepherd dog. . It was introduced in the spring of 1997 and has featured eleven youth sports teams on the package. This is the first team to be featured as "Team of the Year." Team Cheerios is part of the Cheerios team that includes Cheerios, Honey Nut Cheerios Honey Nut Cheerios is a variation of Cheerios breakfast cereal, introduced in 1979 by General Mills. As the first variation from Cheerios, it is sweeter than the original, with a honey and almond flavor. , Apple Cinnamon Cheerios, Frosted Cheerios and Multi-Grain Cheerios. Team Cheerios(R), Cheerios(R), Honey Nut Cheerios(R), Apple Cinnamon Cheerios(R), Frosted Cheerios(R) and Multi-Grain Cheerios(R) are Reg. TMs of General Mills Inc.
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