Do-It-Yourself-Olympics 101
Info: San Jose Sports Authority, 408-288-2930, www.sjsa.org; San Jose Convention and Visitors Bureau, 800-726-5673, www.sanjose.org.
• DIVING
When/Where: June 7-13 in St. Peters, Mo.
Why Go: National fave and potential medalist Laura Wilkinson will be making a big splash at this year's trials, held 30 miles from St. Louis.
Admission: All-session passes are $95 to $130; one-day tickets are $10 to $30. Buy through Metrotix (800-293-5949, www.metrotix.com).
Info: USA Diving, 317-237-5252, www.usadiving.org; St. Louis Convention and Visitors Commission, 800-325-7962, www.explorestlouis.com.
• EQUESTRIAN
When/Where: June 12-13 and 18-20 in San Juan Capistrano, Calif.
Why Go: Dressage (like ballet on horseback) is one of three Olympic equestrian events; the team members in other equestrian events have been chosen.
Admission: Bleacher seats are $25 for June 12, 13 and 18; $60 for the 19th; and $75 for the 20th. Apply for tickets through Cornerstone Events Management (818- 841-3554, www.cornerstonedressage.com).
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