Adrienne Ringer and Stephanie Castro have been selected to compete with the USA Athletes International squad in the Scottish Open Volleyball Tournament in Perth, Scotland from May 21 to 29, 2007. Oklahoma City University Head Coach Jennifer Salmans has been selected to coach the team.
These HT players were identified through their outstanding play on the court, their activity in community events, and their outstanding work in the college classroom.
USA Athletes International, Inc. is a non-profit organization dedicated to giving amateur athletes and coaches the opportunity to participate in International Olympic-style sporting events throughout the world, while also allowing them to broaden their educational and cultural knowledge of the world through the experience. Currently, the organization competes in events in Australia, the Dutch Caribbean, Europe, and South America. See www.usaai.org for more information.
Ringer and Castro are required to fundraise for their portion of the team's expenses. If you would like to make a tax-deductible donation to USA Athletes International, Inc. in the name of one or both of these student-athletes, please contact HT Head Coach Ronnie Kaase (512.505.3048 or rckaase@htu.edu) to make those arrangements.