FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
July 16, 1996

TEAM USA'S OLYMPIC BADMINTON PRACTICE SCHEDULE

(ATLANTA, Ga.) - The following is Team USA's practice 
schedule for the 1996 Olympic badminton competition.  There 
are two main practice sites, the first being the Georgia 
International Convention Center (GICC), while the second is 
the Olympic badminton venue at Georgia State University.  
Team USA will be available for interviews approximately 20 
minutes after each practice session.  All credentialed 
media, including non-rights holders, are welcome to attend 
the sessions at the GICC.  Non-rights holders will NOT be 
allowed to attend the sessions at Georgia State University, 
as it is the Olympic Venue.    

TEAM USA PRACTICE SCHEDULE - GEORGIA INTERNATIONAL 
CONVENTION CENTER (GICC):

Thursday, July 18
9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

Saturday, July 20
1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Sunday, July 21
9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
3:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Monday, July 22
3:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Tuesday, July 23
9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

Wednesday, July 24
1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Thursday, July 25
5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. 

Friday, July 26
5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.


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Directions to the GICC:  From downtown, take I-85 South to 
Exit 18 (Riverdale Road - 1 Exit Past Airport).  Take a left 
on Riverdale Road, and at the second traffic light, turn 
right.  Take a second right at the next three way 
intersection.  The GICC is behind the Sheraton Hotel.   

TEAM USA PRACTICE SCHEDULE, GEORGIA STATE UNIVERSITY:

Thursday, July 18
3:30 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Saturday, July 20
9:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

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(FOR MORE INFORMATION, PLEASE CONTACT PAUL PAWLACZYK, USBA 
COMMUNICATIONS DIRECTOR VIA PAGER AT 1-800-946-4646, PIN# 
2004333 OR AT THE USOC PRESS OFFICE AT 404-547-8762).