Join me for the Launch Party for my book “American Fencer: Modern Lessons from an Ancient Sport!”

Hi Friends,

I’m having a small book launch party for my book American Fencer: Modern Lessons from an Ancient Sport on Tuesday, April 24 at my sponsor Technogym’s store on 70 Greene. Tickets: www.americanfencer.com/booklaunch

Olympic Figure Skating Champion Sarah Hughes, along with America’s Next Top Model Judge Nole Marin and Fern Mallis, founder of New York’s Fashion week, will be there helping to host.  There will be some other fun attendees as well! (Hopefully you!)

Tickets are $75 and include a signed copy of my book, drinks, hors doeuvres and event photography by Patrick McMullan.     Proceeds will benefit my foundation Fencing-in-the-Schools.  Tickets are limited!

Thanks for your support! -Tim

Tickets: www.americanfencer.com/booklaunch

Evan Lysacek wins 81st Annual AAU Sullivan Award | Press Release and Pictures

OLYMPIC CHAMPION EVAN LYSACEK WINS 2010 AAU JAMES E. SULLIVAN AWARD

Colorado Springs, Colo. (March 14, 2011) – The Amateur Athletic Union (AAU) announced tonight that 2010 Olympic champion Evan Lysacek has been awarded the 2010 AAU James E. Sullivan Award. The honor is given annually to the top U.S. amateur athlete.

The award was presented to Lysacek tonight at a banquet at the New York Athletic Club in New York City.

“It’s humbling to see my name amongst those on the impressive list of past Sullivan Award winners, especially Sarah Hughes who has always inspired me in my own skating,” Lysacek said. “I’m honored to receive this distinction and would like to thank the AAU for selecting me for this award.”

Lysacek is the 81^st recipient of the award. Past figure skating winners include Dick Button (1949), Michelle Kwan (2001) and Sarah Hughes (2002).

“U.S. Figure Skating is thrilled that Evan has been honored with this year’s Sullivan Award,” said David Raith, executive director of U.S. Figure Skating. “He is not only an outstanding athlete, but his exemplary character fully represents the spirit of the award.”

The other Sullivan Award finalists were water skier Regina Jaquess, University of Nevada women’s basketball player Tahnee Robinson, University of Arkansas football player DJ Williams and baton twirler Karrissa Wimberley.

During the 2009–10 season, Lysacek brought home silver from the Cup of China and won gold at Skate America, becoming the first American man to accomplish the latter since Michael Weiss in 2003. Lysacek finished the Grand Prix season by topping the podium at the ISU Grand of Figure Skating Prix Final, joining Jeremy Abbott as the only U.S. men to claim the title at that event.

His silver-medal win at the 2010 AT&T U.S. Figure Skating Championships helped earn him a berth to the 2010 Olympic Winter Games in Vancouver, British Columbia, where he captured the gold. By doing so, Lysacek became the first American man since Brian Boitano (1988) to win men’s Olympic gold, defeating reigning champion Evgeni Plushenko of Russia in the process.

A native of Naperville, Ill., Lysacek was voted the U.S. Olympic Committee SportsMan of the Year in January. He is only the second figure skater to win the award, joining Scott Hamilton (1981).

In addition to his on-ice exploits, Lysacek supports numerous charitable causes, including Ronald McDonald House, Make-A-Wish Foundation and Figure Skating in Harlem. Most recently, he served as the spokesperson for the cinematic feature RISE.

The Sullivan Award has been presented annually by the AAU since 1930 as a salute to founder and past president of the Amateur Athletic Union, and a pioneer in amateur sports, James E. Sullivan. Based on the qualities of leadership, character, sportsmanship and the ideals of amateurism, the Sullivan Award in addition honors those who have shown strong moral character.

The winner of the Sullivan Award was determined by a combination of online voting on USAToday.com and ballots filled out by national governing bodies and Division I sports information directors.

PICTURES FROM LAST NIGHT:
http://www.facebook.com/album.php?fbid=601391714119&id=9804644&aid=2130356

Olympic Figure Skating Champions Evan Lysacek and Sarah Hughes to star in re-make of “The Cutting Edge”?

Well, not really…but I think that would be a great pairing!

The Cutting Edge is a movie in which an NHL player is blinded by a hockey puck who perseveres and then  goes on to win Olympic Gold in Pairs Figure Skating…lol

I used this slide last night to poke fun (nice fun!) at Sarah Hughes during the 81st Annual AAU Sullivan Awards…this movie is like the fencer’s equivalent of well…any cheesy fencing movie! lol

Congrats to Evan on his AAU Sullivan Award victory!

AAU Sullivan Award Finalists!

The AAU Sullivan award is  one of the most prestigious awards an amateur athlete can achieve in the United States.  The finalists were voted on during a USA Today poll over the past few months.

Congrats to the finalists Regina Jaquess, Evan Lysacek, Tahnee Robinson, DJ Williams, Karrissa Wimberley! To read more about the finalists, go to: http://aaunews.org/news/?p=4321

The Award will be presented on March 14th, 2011 at the New York Athletic Club on Central Park South. Join us at the Club for an autograph session and buffet – click here. Who will be honored as the 81st recipient of AAU Sullivan Award? Stayed tuned to find out!

I’m excited to be hosting and will be joined Olympic Gold Medalist figure skater Sarah Hughes who will be presenting the award.

Excited to be back Hosting the 81st Annual AAU Sullivan Awards!

The AAU Sullivan Award is one of the most prestigious awards an amateur athlete can win (think Oscars for amateur athletes) and it is held annually at the New York Athletic Club.   It has been won by the likes of Shawn Johnson, Michael Phelps, Sarah Hughes amongst others.

Last year, I was honored to be asked to host the award show and I’m very excited that I’ve been asked back!  This year’s nominees include Olympic gold medalist Evan Lysacek and Heisman Trophy winner Cam Newton amongst others and the award will be given at the ceremony held on March 14 at the NYAC.

You can vote for the finalists at the USA Today website linked below and read more about all the semi-finalists!

http://email.aausports.org/email/11AAU_SullivanSemiFin.html

2010 AAU Sullivan Award Semi-Finalists

The AAU Sullivan Committee is proud to announce the 2010 AAU Sullivan Award Semi-finalists. These twelve outstanding athletes give it their all on and off the field or court. They have talent, leadership, character and sportsmanship; they have what it takes to be America’s top Amateur Athlete. Learn more about these individuals through his/her biographies, and then go online to vote at USA Today for your choice to be honored with the 81st Annual AAU Sullivan Award. Vote today online at USA Today by clicking here.

Olympians Take on Fashion Week in NYC at Bergdorf Goodman!

Fashion Week got a little Olympic infusion tonight with Bergdorf Goodman’s “Play with the Pros” in conjunction with Fashion Night Out.

Olympic Speed Skating Champion Joey Cheek, Olympic Figure Skating Champion Sarah Hughes and myself along with Olympic Hopeful Georgina Bloomberg and a number of great designers including Tom Brown celebrated this night of fashion with games on the main floor of BG.

Had a great time and thank you to all the people who turned out! (Especially the fencers and Teach For America folks! Meant a lot! GO Fencing/TFA)

PS check me out competing at the Fencing Masters on November 17th at Hammerstein Ballroom! Tickets on sale now! www.fencingmastersnyc.com

Join Me (Tim Morehouse) for Fashion Night Out at Bergdorf Goodman on Sept. 10! (along with tons of celebs/fun folks!)

I’m excited to announce that on Sept. 10th during Fashion Night Out I’ll be appearing with fellow Olympians and celebrities at Bergdorf Goodman.

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Fashion Night Out kicks off Fashion Week in New York City with stores all across the city having amazing celebrations and discounts.  check out more of the details on my BG appearance below!

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Bergdorf Goodman’s Fashion Night Out:

Jason Wu, Mary J. Blige, Nicole Richie, Simon Spurr Thom Browne, Tom Ford, Victoria Beckham, Tim Morehouse, Sarah Hughes, Joey Cheek, Georgina Bloomberg and more…

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6-11pm 5F Photo Studio

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6pm Face-off Makeup Artist Competition With judges Bryanboy, Catherine Malandrino, Hamish Bowles & Trish Mcevoy.

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7pm BG Best In Show: Designer Dogs Take The Catwalk! Master of ceremonies Robert Verdi. Judges Kelly Rutherford & Monique Lhuillier.

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8pm Play With The Pros With athletes Tim Morehouse, Georgina Bloomberg, Joey Cheek, Sarah Hughes

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9pm Karaoke Party!

http://www.fashionfoiegras.com

And The Winner of the 80th Annual AAU Sullivan Awards Is…Amy Palmiero-Winters, Ultra-Marathoning!

An inspiring night at the New York Athletic club as the AAU awarded the 80th Annual Sullivan Award to paralympic athlete Amy Palmiero-Winters.     She was selected the winner from 6 finalists who were picked from a larger group of 14 athletes via a poll with USA Today.

Her story is truly inspiring.  She runs 100+ mile races, ulta marathons, in under-24 hours and often wins even against able bodied men and women!    She lost her leg at age 21, but has turned her life into a focus of helping  children who’ve lost limbs, competing as a top athlete in one of the most grueling sports of endurance and working full-time as a mother of 2! Wow!

All of the six finalists each had truly remarkable sporting and off the field  achievements and I felt honored to have hosted the evening.   The other 5 finalists, Zak Boggs, Megan Hodge, Angela Bizzari, Clint Moore and Lisa Halmin have reached incredible heights: Olympians, NCAA champions, world champions and record holders amongst the 5 of them. 

Olympic Champion and friend Sarah Hughes did a great job talking to the athletes about what it means to be a UAA Sullivan Nominee and it was truly a pleasure to spend the day with the athletes, their families and the great folks at the AAU and NYAC.  Congrats to all of them!

Olympian Tim Morehouse to Host 80th Annual AAU Sullivan Awards on April 14th at NYAC

I’m very excited to have been selected as the master of ceremony for this years 80th annual  AAU Sullivan Awards honoring our country’s most outstanding amateur athletes.    Past award winners have included, Tim Tebow, Sarah Hughes, Paul Hamm and Michael Phelps.

This years finalists are Clint Moore, Amy Pamiero-Winters, Megan Hodge, Erin Hamlin, Angela Blizzari and Zak Boggs.  The top 14 nominees were selected from submissions to the AAU Sullivan Committee. Then America voted for their favorite athlete online at USA Today combined with ballots from National Governing Bodies’, Members of the Media and D1 Sports Information Directors.  (Athlete Bios for 2009 Finalists: http://aausullivan.com/nominate.html)

The winner will be announced on April 14th at the ceremony taking place at the New York Athletic Club.  The event will include an autograph session with the athletes from 5:30-6:30pm, buffet and beverages from 6pm-7pm and then the award ceremony starting at 7:15pm with Olympic Figure Skating Champion Sarah Hughes presenting the winner with their award.

You can purchase tickets at: http://aausullivan.com/dinnerreg.html

The AAU Sullivan Awards
Known as the ” Oscar” of sports awards, and older than The Heisman, the AAU Sullivan Award honors the outstanding amateur athlete in the United States. It has been presented annually by the AAU since 1930 as a salute to founder and past president of the Amateur Athletic Union.

NY POST PAGE 6: Olympic Figure Skating Champion Sarah Hughes was overheard telling fellow Olympic Medalist Tim Morehouse…

In the NY Post gossip column Page 6 today there is a bit of gossip taken from an overheard conversation between my friend Olympic champion Sarah Hughes and me at the Gotham Gala at Capitale! Yikes!

You never know who might be listening, right?

So what was she overheard telling me?

That She’s been giving Zarin (Star of Real Housewives) ice-skating lessons at Rockefeller Plaza. “She’s getting there, but mostly just a riot,” Hughes told Morehouse, adding that her new pupil’s favorite skating outfit is a “bright pink leotard dress.”

Read more: http://www.nypost.com/p/pagesix/pupil_in_pink_1KtQLb918MyzqYf0yHt5LK#ixzz0iqSSEBMY

Too funny.