MILWAUKEE, WI (February 2, 2012) – The nation’s top long track skaters will gather in Milwaukee, WI this weekend to compete in the 2012 U.S. Junior Nationals and American Cup II, at the Pettit National Ice Center.

All events are free and open to the public. For additional information, please visit www.thepettit.com.

EVENT SCHEDULE:

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 3

American Cup II

Ladies: 500m (1), 1500m

Men: 500m (1), 1000m (1), 3000m (JR)

Junior Championships

Ladies & C Men: 500m (1), 1500m

Men: 500m, 3000m

RACES BEGIN: 10AM

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 4

American Cup II

Ladies: 1000m (1), 3000m

Men: 1500m, 5000m (Sr & US JR Champs)

Junior Championships

Ladies & C Men: 1000m, 3000m

Men: 1500m, 5000m

RACES BEGIN: 7:15am

SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 5

American Cup II

Ladies: 500m (2), 1000m (2)

Men: 500m (2), 1000m (2)

Junior Championships

Ladies & C Men: 500m, Team Pursuit

Men: 500m (2), 1000m, Team Pursuit

RACES BEGIN: 8am