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The St. Louis Sports Commission
314-992-0687
sports@stlouissports.org

U.S. OLYMPIC TEAM TRIALS – DIVING FINALS CONTINUE TONIGHT

TICKETS REMAIN AVAILABLE; FANS ENCOURAGED TO ARRIVE EARLY

ST. LOUIS – June 10, 2004 – After drawing a near-capacity crowd for the Wednesday night session, the U.S. Olympic Team Trials – Diving continue tonight with the Women's Platform Synchro Finals and Men's Platform Synchro Finals. Tickets are still available to this evening's session, as well as the remaining finals at 7 p.m. Friday (Men's 3-meter Springboard); 2 p.m. Saturday (Women's 3-meter Springboard); 6:30 p.m. Saturday (Men's Platform); and 5:30 p.m. Sunday (Women's Platform).

Fans may purchase tickets to the Diving Trials on site at St. Peters City Hall, which is adjacent to the Rec-Plex. Tickets will be sold at City Hall two hours prior to each session through the duration of the session. In addition, fans can order tickets through MetroTix by calling 314-534-1111, going online to www.metrotix.com, and visiting any MetroTix outlet including Schnucks and Famous-Barr stores. Individual finals session tickets are $20, $25, and $30.

With 12 divers qualifying for each final, the remaining sessions will have a fast pace. Organizers encourage fans – especially those buying tickets at the venue – to arrive early to ensure they don't miss any of the competition.

The St. Peters Rec-Plex is conveniently located off of Interstate 70 just six minutes west of Riverport. Fans can exit at Cave Springs Road and head south to Mexico Road. At Mexico Road, turn right and proceed approximately two miles. The Rec-Plex and St. Peters City Hall will be on the left.

For more information on the 2004 U.S. Olympic Team Trials – Diving, visit www.DivingTrials.com.