The Kits!

Yesterday’s highlight was picking up the kit. “The kit” is a term frequently used by bicycle racers referring to their uniform or racing outfit. This being my first event of this magnitude, I didn’t know what to expect. I was greeted with a shopping cart and list on a clipboard. My job was to complete this scavenger hunt by gathering all the clothing items on the list.

As a staff member, I was to collect clothing for open and closing ceremonies, casual wear, and sport wear. Part of the process also included a trip past alterations, primarily for opening ceremony clothing. The clothing we collected was just like what you saw for the Olympics, however, they are monogrammed with Paralympics instead of Olympics.

By the time your scavenger hunt was all completed, your team clothes were packed neatly in a USA monogrammed suitcase for your use on the trip. The process was very well organized and everyone on staff at United States Olympic Committee (USOC) was incredible!

While leaving processing, I ran into a professional peer of mine, none other than George Davies, PT, from Wisconsin. He is also serving as medical support. George will be leaving for Beijing this coming Saturday with his sport group. Our track/velodrome cyclists will be leaving on Saturday as well. I will be staying in CS until September 3 with the road/hand cyclists. Their events aren’t until later in the games. We will all be over to Beijing for the opening ceremony September 6th.