By Michael C. Lewis
The Salt Lake Tribune
Article Last Updated: 12/29/2007 02:03:45 AM MST
KEARNS - Barely a year ago, speedskater Justin Stelly was stepping onto the ice for the first time. On Friday, he was stepping to the starting line poised to qualify for the World Championships.
"It was, 'Either I do it, or I don't,' " Stelly said. "Simple as that."
And do it, he did.
Knowing he had to beat junior world champion Trevor Marsicano by nearly two seconds in the penultimate pairing of the 10,000 meters at the U.S. Speedskating Championships at the Utah Olympic Oval, the 20-year-old former inline skater from Louisiana put on a burst of speed in the final mile to secure his place among the most promising young American skaters heading toward the 2010 Vancouver Olympics.
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Saturday, December 29, 2007
Friday, December 28, 2007
U.S. speedskating: Dominating performance
Davis leaves Hedrick behind in winning the 500- and 5,000-meter races at Olympic Oval
By Michael C. Lewis
The Salt Lake Tribune
Article Last Updated: 12/28/2007 02:04:53 AM MST
KEARNS - Speedskater Chad Hedrick is still "paying for" the majority of a year he took off from his sport after the 2006 Turin Olympics, gradually trying to return to top international form with a new coach and a new training regimen.
U.S. SPEEDSKATING CHAMPIONSHIPS
At the Utah Olympic Oval
MEN
500 - 1. Shani Davis, 35.42; 2. Chad Hedrick, 36.57; 3. Kreg Greer, 36.81
5,000 - 1. Shani Davis, 6:17.48; 2. Chad Hedrick, 6:29.30; 3. Justin Stelly, 6:29.94.
WOMEN
500 - 1. Maria Lamb, 40.45; 2. Catherine Raney, 40.87; 3. Mia Manganello, 41.18
3,000 - 1. Catherine Raney, 4:08.70; 2. Maria Lamb, 4:12.86; 3. Nancy Swider-Peltz Jr., 4:20.46
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By Michael C. Lewis
The Salt Lake Tribune
Article Last Updated: 12/28/2007 02:04:53 AM MST
KEARNS - Speedskater Chad Hedrick is still "paying for" the majority of a year he took off from his sport after the 2006 Turin Olympics, gradually trying to return to top international form with a new coach and a new training regimen.
U.S. SPEEDSKATING CHAMPIONSHIPS
At the Utah Olympic Oval
MEN
500 - 1. Shani Davis, 35.42; 2. Chad Hedrick, 36.57; 3. Kreg Greer, 36.81
5,000 - 1. Shani Davis, 6:17.48; 2. Chad Hedrick, 6:29.30; 3. Justin Stelly, 6:29.94.
WOMEN
500 - 1. Maria Lamb, 40.45; 2. Catherine Raney, 40.87; 3. Mia Manganello, 41.18
3,000 - 1. Catherine Raney, 4:08.70; 2. Maria Lamb, 4:12.86; 3. Nancy Swider-Peltz Jr., 4:20.46
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Thursday, December 27, 2007
U.S. Short-Track Championships - Move pays dividends
Decision to leave home at 14 pays off for Vegas native Simon, who makes U.S. World team
By John Renshaw
Special to The Tribune
He wanted to jump-start a new career, from in-line skating to speedskating, but the transition proved difficult as he moved away from his parents at just 14 years old.
"I was pretty good at [in-line skating], but realized there was no future in it," he said. "I always knew I wanted to be part of the Olympic experience, so I decided to take that passion and begin training with some of the speedskating coaches in the country.
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By John Renshaw
Special to The Tribune
He wanted to jump-start a new career, from in-line skating to speedskating, but the transition proved difficult as he moved away from his parents at just 14 years old.
"I was pretty good at [in-line skating], but realized there was no future in it," he said. "I always knew I wanted to be part of the Olympic experience, so I decided to take that passion and begin training with some of the speedskating coaches in the country.
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Thursday, November 29, 2007
Milpitas runner competes among state elite
by Jeff Gire
Article Launched: 11/28/2007 02:24:02 PM PST
The girls team was led by junior Nastassia Hamor with a time of 20:22.
"She is a really hard worker," Hall said, adding that the junior would regularly head directly from practices and meets to high-level inline speed skating competitions and workouts.
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The girls team was led by junior Nastassia Hamor with a time of 20:22.
"She is a really hard worker," Hall said, adding that the junior would regularly head directly from practices and meets to high-level inline speed skating competitions and workouts.
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Tuesday, November 27, 2007
Top tuition available to SC skaters
GIVING BACK: World champion speedskater Nicole Begg, left, is to give free coaching lessons every Sunday up until Christmas as a way of saying thanks to the people of South Canterbury who have supported her. Also helping out will be her mother Cheryl, centre, also a former world champion, and German international Tina Struver, right.
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Saturday, November 24, 2007
Skaters have need for speed
Skaters have need for speed
Gulf Coast Speed Skate Club members gain discipline, dedication through their participation
By Chris Umpierre
cumpierre@news-press.com
Originally posted on November 22, 2007
John David Emmett/news-press.com
Members of the Gulf Coast Speed Skate Club work out at the Palace skating rink in North Fort Myers. The club trains four times a week and has members ranging in age from 5 to 43.
LOOKING FOR SPONSORS
• The Gulf Coast Speed Skate Club is looking for public and corporate sponsors who would like to support its inline skaters. The team also has a Air Miles Club Sponsorship Program that helps in reducing some of the financial responsibilities placed on skaters and families. To help, contact Lynn Danko at 823-8326 or dankodsly@comcast.net.
Lynn Danko wishes more parents knew about the benefits of inline speed skating.
As treasurer of the Gulf Coast Speed Skate Club, she has seen many children gain discipline and dedication through the sport. Her team practices five days a week at either the Palace in North Fort Myers or Dunbar High School.
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Gulf Coast Speed Skate Club members gain discipline, dedication through their participation
By Chris Umpierre
cumpierre@news-press.com
Originally posted on November 22, 2007
John David Emmett/news-press.com
Members of the Gulf Coast Speed Skate Club work out at the Palace skating rink in North Fort Myers. The club trains four times a week and has members ranging in age from 5 to 43.
LOOKING FOR SPONSORS
• The Gulf Coast Speed Skate Club is looking for public and corporate sponsors who would like to support its inline skaters. The team also has a Air Miles Club Sponsorship Program that helps in reducing some of the financial responsibilities placed on skaters and families. To help, contact Lynn Danko at 823-8326 or dankodsly@comcast.net.
Lynn Danko wishes more parents knew about the benefits of inline speed skating.
As treasurer of the Gulf Coast Speed Skate Club, she has seen many children gain discipline and dedication through the sport. Her team practices five days a week at either the Palace in North Fort Myers or Dunbar High School.
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Tuesday, November 20, 2007
Women On Wheels
"That same week I signed a contract with a new team, Verducci/Breakaway. We're an all-women's track team comprised of American Theresa Cliff-Ryan, Australian Jessie Maclean and myself. It's a pretty stellar cast of characters. Each of us has a rainbow of credentials: Jess as a Junior World track champ, myself as a Masters World track champ, and Theresa as a 29X Inline Skating World Champ. No matter how you cut it, that's kind of cool."
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Thursday, November 15, 2007
The Rocky Mountain Racing Inline Speed Skating team
"The Rocky Mountain Racing Inline Speed Skating team, which trains at Wagon Wheel Roller Rink in Brighton, won three bronze medals and one silver medal from the USA Roller Skating Championships In Omaha."
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Wednesday, November 07, 2007
Speed skating: Malone climbing ranks
Malone, 23, has been competing in short track for less than four years after switching over from inline racing, but already has become one of the top ...
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Thursday, October 11, 2007
Star skate pro sets up world-class team
SKATING
Manawatu and New Zealand star skater Kalon Dobbin is setting up a world-class professional team with two other Manawatu skaters to race around the world.
Based in Switzerland, he plans to have Manawatu's new world stars, Peter Michael and DJ Nation, and two Colombians on the roster.
Dobbin, 29, is getting it together with help of his Swiss-based German team, Powerslide Phuzion, a wheel company soon to go global.
He is working back from an inflamed hip-socket and groin injury suffered at the world championships in Cali, Colombia. But Michael and Nation took the skating world by storm in their first season on the World Inline Cup circuit this year.
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Manawatu and New Zealand star skater Kalon Dobbin is setting up a world-class professional team with two other Manawatu skaters to race around the world.
Based in Switzerland, he plans to have Manawatu's new world stars, Peter Michael and DJ Nation, and two Colombians on the roster.
Dobbin, 29, is getting it together with help of his Swiss-based German team, Powerslide Phuzion, a wheel company soon to go global.
He is working back from an inflamed hip-socket and groin injury suffered at the world championships in Cali, Colombia. But Michael and Nation took the skating world by storm in their first season on the World Inline Cup circuit this year.
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Wednesday, October 03, 2007
Malone thrives in speed skating despite multiple injuries
Before transitioning from inline skating to short track about four years ago, Malone -- arguably the second-best U.S. short track skater behind Apolo Anton Ohno -- suffered a broken jaw during an inline meet.
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Monday, September 17, 2007
PROUD MOMENTS: Bartlett 2nd in 10K masters
By Michelle Wilson
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Published on: 09/13/07
John Bartlett of Marietta finished second in the men's masters division at the U.S. 10K Classic road race in Marietta. He finished in 33:54.
Richard Korir of Marietta won the men's 20-29 age group title in 30:58. Richard Ondimu of Marietta was third in 31:56. In women's 30-39, Patrina Hayes of Marietta was first in 37:16, Tamara Karrh of Marietta was second in 41:06 and Karen Shinkins of Marietta was third in 42:08.
In women's 50-59, Susan Breeding of Marietta was first in 46:39, Kate Bothwell of Marietta was second in 48:46 and Sally Boyd of Marietta was third in 51:07.
Susan Comstock of Marietta was second in women's 60-and-over in 59:21. In men's 60-and-over, Joseph Lenahan of Roswell was second in 45:32 and Tommy Eberhardt of Roswell was third in 49:05. Jeff Southard of Alpharetta was third in 14-and-under boys in 44:53. Kayla Smith of Alpharetta was third in women's 15-19 in 46:38.
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The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Published on: 09/13/07
John Bartlett of Marietta finished second in the men's masters division at the U.S. 10K Classic road race in Marietta. He finished in 33:54.
Richard Korir of Marietta won the men's 20-29 age group title in 30:58. Richard Ondimu of Marietta was third in 31:56. In women's 30-39, Patrina Hayes of Marietta was first in 37:16, Tamara Karrh of Marietta was second in 41:06 and Karen Shinkins of Marietta was third in 42:08.
In women's 50-59, Susan Breeding of Marietta was first in 46:39, Kate Bothwell of Marietta was second in 48:46 and Sally Boyd of Marietta was third in 51:07.
Susan Comstock of Marietta was second in women's 60-and-over in 59:21. In men's 60-and-over, Joseph Lenahan of Roswell was second in 45:32 and Tommy Eberhardt of Roswell was third in 49:05. Jeff Southard of Alpharetta was third in 14-and-under boys in 44:53. Kayla Smith of Alpharetta was third in women's 15-19 in 46:38.
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Brodie Somerville wins points title
Local in-line skater Brodie Somerville won the overall points race in the summer-long Roller Sports Ontario (RSO) Points Series.
Somerville competed in the senior men's division and ended with the highest points accumulated over a series of races held across the province. At this level, Somerville was racing against senior men, including athletes who had qualified for both the world championships and the Pan American Games.
A member of the Ottawa Skating Club, the Brockville teenager is coached by Gavin Thulien.
The 17-year-old Somerville also finished second overall in indoor competition, missing the gold medal by only two points.
He raced in the 500-, 1000- and 2000-metre events. He was fourth overall in outdoor sprints (100-metre to 100-metre events) and third in long distance (10- and 20-kilometre events).
Some of the events Somerville competed in over the season were the provincial championships, junior world class division, in Harriston in May, and the Canadian In-line Speed Skating Championships in Ottawa in July.
In Harriston, Somerville placed third overall in sprints, distance and overall championship points.
Somerville is now preparing for the speed skating season with the Ottawa Pacers.
He is in his fifth year with the Ottawa club and will compete in the intermediate division this season.
Somerville competed in the senior men's division and ended with the highest points accumulated over a series of races held across the province. At this level, Somerville was racing against senior men, including athletes who had qualified for both the world championships and the Pan American Games.
A member of the Ottawa Skating Club, the Brockville teenager is coached by Gavin Thulien.
The 17-year-old Somerville also finished second overall in indoor competition, missing the gold medal by only two points.
He raced in the 500-, 1000- and 2000-metre events. He was fourth overall in outdoor sprints (100-metre to 100-metre events) and third in long distance (10- and 20-kilometre events).
Some of the events Somerville competed in over the season were the provincial championships, junior world class division, in Harriston in May, and the Canadian In-line Speed Skating Championships in Ottawa in July.
In Harriston, Somerville placed third overall in sprints, distance and overall championship points.
Somerville is now preparing for the speed skating season with the Ottawa Pacers.
He is in his fifth year with the Ottawa club and will compete in the intermediate division this season.
Exceptional Racers at North Shore Inline Marathon
No matter what you think, you don't have to be Captain America to finish the Northshore Inline Marathon.
"It's an event just about anyone can do and enjoy," said Executive Director Chuck Carlberg.
Carlberg says that's exactly what makes this marathon so fun. He gets to see all kinds of people outside and having fun--no mater what their age or skill level.
Eyewitness News Reporter Cassie Limpert skated the half-marathon, but was nervous she wouldn't be able to finish it. She says the best part was the people she met along the race. She met people who have faced tremendous obstacles, and still never lost faith that they could cross the finish line.
Like 79 year old Steve Chantelois, for example. Steve has been skating the inline half marathon for nine years. He says its tough to do at his age, but well worth it because he is setting an example for younger people.
Perhaps even more impressive is the blind man who traveled from Norway to skate the inline marathon for his tenth time.
"Anything is possible as long as you want to do it," said Tore Henreksen. He looks past his disability and focuses on the sport he loves. He says being blind is not going to hold him back.
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"It's an event just about anyone can do and enjoy," said Executive Director Chuck Carlberg.
Carlberg says that's exactly what makes this marathon so fun. He gets to see all kinds of people outside and having fun--no mater what their age or skill level.
Eyewitness News Reporter Cassie Limpert skated the half-marathon, but was nervous she wouldn't be able to finish it. She says the best part was the people she met along the race. She met people who have faced tremendous obstacles, and still never lost faith that they could cross the finish line.
Like 79 year old Steve Chantelois, for example. Steve has been skating the inline half marathon for nine years. He says its tough to do at his age, but well worth it because he is setting an example for younger people.
Perhaps even more impressive is the blind man who traveled from Norway to skate the inline marathon for his tenth time.
"Anything is possible as long as you want to do it," said Tore Henreksen. He looks past his disability and focuses on the sport he loves. He says being blind is not going to hold him back.
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Thursday, September 06, 2007
NYC Skate jacket deadline extended!!!
The Deadline for the free Jacket for The New York City Skate
Marathon & NY 100K, the prices have increased after august 30th, but
at least you can still get the free jacket.
TO REGISTER NOW GO TO:
http://www.active.com/event_detail.cfm?event_id=1399651
Marathon & NY 100K, the prices have increased after august 30th, but
at least you can still get the free jacket.
TO REGISTER NOW GO TO:
http://www.active.com/event_detail.cfm?event_id=1399651
Sunday, September 02, 2007
Elite and casual athletes in Cobb's U.S. 10K Classic
By MICHELLE HISKEY
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Published on: 09/03/07
In a scorching summer for runners and walkers, thousands likely will get another holiday reprieve today in metro Atlanta's second-largest 10K race.
The U.S. 10K Classic expects more than 13,000 entrants from at least 48 countries to run, walk, pedal, skate and push wheelchairs 6.2 miles along U.S. 41/Cobb Parkway.
The only bigger event is The Atlanta Journal-Constitution Peachtree Road Race on July 4, also run in relatively mild heat.
"The weather's cooling down, which is great," organizer Don Whitney said.
A forecast around 80 degrees is a gift to athletes who have trained through many 100-degree days since the Peachtree.
In its 14th year, the U.S. 10K will again bring in some of the country's top distance runners and cyclists on track to peak for next summer's Olympics. Here, another incentive are lucrative purses such as $10,000 first prize for the top male cyclist, decided after 100 kilometers. The race also doubles as the National Inline Skating Championship.
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The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Published on: 09/03/07
In a scorching summer for runners and walkers, thousands likely will get another holiday reprieve today in metro Atlanta's second-largest 10K race.
The U.S. 10K Classic expects more than 13,000 entrants from at least 48 countries to run, walk, pedal, skate and push wheelchairs 6.2 miles along U.S. 41/Cobb Parkway.
The only bigger event is The Atlanta Journal-Constitution Peachtree Road Race on July 4, also run in relatively mild heat.
"The weather's cooling down, which is great," organizer Don Whitney said.
A forecast around 80 degrees is a gift to athletes who have trained through many 100-degree days since the Peachtree.
In its 14th year, the U.S. 10K will again bring in some of the country's top distance runners and cyclists on track to peak for next summer's Olympics. Here, another incentive are lucrative purses such as $10,000 first prize for the top male cyclist, decided after 100 kilometers. The race also doubles as the National Inline Skating Championship.
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Thursday, August 30, 2007
Speed skating family sticks together with in-line wheels
Kirsta Lopes and her four children learn teamwork, discipline on Puyallup skating team
Roxanne Cooke / of the Herald
Published: August 29th, 2007 12:34 PM
For one Puyallup family, in-line speed skating is both a good workout and a family bonding experience.
The family – a mother and her four children – have been members of Tiffany’s Speed Team in Puyallup for about two and a half years.
“I like that we can do it together,” said Kirsta Lopes, mother of the family.
Being on a team together fosters teamwork and discipline, said Lopes, 39. Those skills will carry over into their adult life, she added.
It also keeps her involved in her children’s lives – they spend a lot of time together at practices, meets and other competitions.
“Anything that can keep you close during this time is a good thing,” Lopes said of the teenager years.
Her two daughters, Nikol and Kaila, are 14 and 12; her sons, Dominick and Mitch, are 8 and 9.
Lopes roller skated when she was a teenager in Florida, but stopped when her family moved to California. She didn’t pick it up again until Nikol, who was 12 at the time, started in-line skating at Tiffany’s Skate Inn in Puyallup.
When Nikol was fast enough, she was invited to join Tiffany’s Speed Team. At that point, Lopes thought it might be fun to join her daughter. Considering that the team’s coach was close to her age, it didn’t seem like anything out of the ordinary, she said.€
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Roxanne Cooke / of the Herald
Published: August 29th, 2007 12:34 PM
For one Puyallup family, in-line speed skating is both a good workout and a family bonding experience.
The family – a mother and her four children – have been members of Tiffany’s Speed Team in Puyallup for about two and a half years.
“I like that we can do it together,” said Kirsta Lopes, mother of the family.
Being on a team together fosters teamwork and discipline, said Lopes, 39. Those skills will carry over into their adult life, she added.
It also keeps her involved in her children’s lives – they spend a lot of time together at practices, meets and other competitions.
“Anything that can keep you close during this time is a good thing,” Lopes said of the teenager years.
Her two daughters, Nikol and Kaila, are 14 and 12; her sons, Dominick and Mitch, are 8 and 9.
Lopes roller skated when she was a teenager in Florida, but stopped when her family moved to California. She didn’t pick it up again until Nikol, who was 12 at the time, started in-line skating at Tiffany’s Skate Inn in Puyallup.
When Nikol was fast enough, she was invited to join Tiffany’s Speed Team. At that point, Lopes thought it might be fun to join her daughter. Considering that the team’s coach was close to her age, it didn’t seem like anything out of the ordinary, she said.€
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Monday, August 20, 2007
Disney Marathon May Be Cancelled
To Those Who Are Concerned,
Please be aware that the Disney Marathon may be canceled. If you want
to write an note to Disney Dean has supplied a link to do so. If you
sit back and do nothing do not complain if there are no races to go
to. The first link is info on the hyper board and the second is the
link to Disney. Thank you in advance for you time on this mater.
Jim Blair
http://board.hyper-race.com/forums/thread-view.asp?tid=1718&posts=7&start=1
http://disneyworldsports.disney.go.com/dwws/en_US/action/detail?name=ContactUsInfoDetailPage&bhcp=1
Please be aware that the Disney Marathon may be canceled. If you want
to write an note to Disney Dean has supplied a link to do so. If you
sit back and do nothing do not complain if there are no races to go
to. The first link is info on the hyper board and the second is the
link to Disney. Thank you in advance for you time on this mater.
Jim Blair
http://board.hyper-race.com/forums/thread-view.asp?tid=1718&posts=7&start=1
http://disneyworldsports.disney.go.com/dwws/en_US/action/detail?name=ContactUsInfoDetailPage&bhcp=1
Sunday, August 19, 2007
Ottawa Inline Skating Festival - September 2nd
The Ottawa Inline Skating Festival is moving to new pavement! The festival is being held on Sunday, September 2nd. Please pass on the word to any skaters you know!
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Roseville skater is hell on wheels
Inline speed skating is commonly believed to be on ice when in reality it is done on wheels.
Ricky Blas from Roseville started skating about 12 years ago. He was skating at the roller rink in Milpitas before he was asked by the speed team coach to come check out the practices. He was immediately hooked after attending a practice.
Blas has traveled all over the country for skating. Some competitions take place in California, and others, like national championships in Pensacola, Florida, take place in other states.
He has competed in both indoor and outdoor races. Indoor competitions take place on a 100 meter track and range from 500 meter sprints to 5000 meter races. Outdoor competitions range from a 200 meter sprint to a 26.2 mile marathon. Blas prefers the marathon races.
He recently competed in the San Francisco Inline Marathon and took fourth place out of 30 pro men.
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Ricky Blas from Roseville started skating about 12 years ago. He was skating at the roller rink in Milpitas before he was asked by the speed team coach to come check out the practices. He was immediately hooked after attending a practice.
Blas has traveled all over the country for skating. Some competitions take place in California, and others, like national championships in Pensacola, Florida, take place in other states.
He has competed in both indoor and outdoor races. Indoor competitions take place on a 100 meter track and range from 500 meter sprints to 5000 meter races. Outdoor competitions range from a 200 meter sprint to a 26.2 mile marathon. Blas prefers the marathon races.
He recently competed in the San Francisco Inline Marathon and took fourth place out of 30 pro men.
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Friday, August 10, 2007
Hagerstown sisters keep each other 'inline'
By ERIN CUNNINGHAM erinc@herald-mail.com
HAGERSTOWN
North Hagerstown High School seniors Devan and Sabrina Zeger will be skating to school in about two weeks.
The morning route will be one of the only times the Hagerstown twins have to practice inline speed skating. The 17-year-olds have been nationally competitive for years and said they were introduced to the sport about six years ago.
They say places to practice are few in Hagerstown, and most of their training takes place in the parking lot of Fairgrounds Park, which is near their home. That makes skating to school in the morning and home in the afternoon an important part of their day.
"That was the only skating we got last year," Devan said.
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HAGERSTOWN
North Hagerstown High School seniors Devan and Sabrina Zeger will be skating to school in about two weeks.
The morning route will be one of the only times the Hagerstown twins have to practice inline speed skating. The 17-year-olds have been nationally competitive for years and said they were introduced to the sport about six years ago.
They say places to practice are few in Hagerstown, and most of their training takes place in the parking lot of Fairgrounds Park, which is near their home. That makes skating to school in the morning and home in the afternoon an important part of their day.
"That was the only skating we got last year," Devan said.
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Thursday, August 09, 2007
Top Skaters Coming to Hayward In-Line Marathon
Sawyer County Record
Last updated: Thursday, August 09th, 2007 02:00:13 PM
Inline skaters from across the Upper Midwest will test their endurance this Saturday as they race for top awards in the second annual Hayward Inline Marathon and Half-Marathon.
The event starts at 7:30 a.m. in front of Scheer's Lumberjack Village on Highway B.
Nearly 60 of an anticipated 220 skaters will be participating in the 39-mile Inline Challenge, a new event this year. Another 120 will skate the 26-mile marathon, with the remainder skating one lap of the 13-mile course.
Top contenders for the new Challenge title include Bont-sponsored skaters Mike Anderson of Minneapolis and Randy Plett of Winnepeg. Hayward skaters Fred Scheer and Dave Bartz are expected to finish in the top five. Last year's women's winner, Rebecca George of Baxter, MN., is a favorite for the women's title.
Kara Peterson of St. Paul is expected to win the women's marathon. Her husband, Tom Peterson, and James Kauth of St. Paul, are contenders for the men's title. In the half-marathon, last year's top men's finisher, Bill Gabos of Minneapolis, will defend his title.
Registration is still open for the event. In-person registration will be held from 3 p.m. to 9 p.m. Friday at race headquarters in the Lumberjack Village on Highway B.
Last updated: Thursday, August 09th, 2007 02:00:13 PM
Inline skaters from across the Upper Midwest will test their endurance this Saturday as they race for top awards in the second annual Hayward Inline Marathon and Half-Marathon.
The event starts at 7:30 a.m. in front of Scheer's Lumberjack Village on Highway B.
Nearly 60 of an anticipated 220 skaters will be participating in the 39-mile Inline Challenge, a new event this year. Another 120 will skate the 26-mile marathon, with the remainder skating one lap of the 13-mile course.
Top contenders for the new Challenge title include Bont-sponsored skaters Mike Anderson of Minneapolis and Randy Plett of Winnepeg. Hayward skaters Fred Scheer and Dave Bartz are expected to finish in the top five. Last year's women's winner, Rebecca George of Baxter, MN., is a favorite for the women's title.
Kara Peterson of St. Paul is expected to win the women's marathon. Her husband, Tom Peterson, and James Kauth of St. Paul, are contenders for the men's title. In the half-marathon, last year's top men's finisher, Bill Gabos of Minneapolis, will defend his title.
Registration is still open for the event. In-person registration will be held from 3 p.m. to 9 p.m. Friday at race headquarters in the Lumberjack Village on Highway B.
Wednesday, August 08, 2007
Skater's dedication takes him to nationals
Skater's dedication takes him to nationals
BY JOE GRAY
VOICE SPORTS EDITOR
Brian Miller could have given up.
After all, the 13-year-old Clay Township resident didn't win a race during his first few years as an inline speed skater. But he didn't quit and that perseverance paid off this past season as he qualified for the USA Roller Sports Speed and Figure Skating National Championships in Omaha, Nebraska, July 15-21.
"I was excited, but more than anything, I was nervous," said Miller, who attends Anchor Bay Middle School North. "You skate against the top people in the sport. There are 500 people in the stands cheering for you. There are judges there.
"I did a lot better than I thought I would."
He finished fourth in the 300 meters and fifth in the 700 meters in the three heats. He didn't make it into the finals round but he was proud of his performance and proud that he made it to the national level.
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BY JOE GRAY
VOICE SPORTS EDITOR
Brian Miller could have given up.
After all, the 13-year-old Clay Township resident didn't win a race during his first few years as an inline speed skater. But he didn't quit and that perseverance paid off this past season as he qualified for the USA Roller Sports Speed and Figure Skating National Championships in Omaha, Nebraska, July 15-21.
"I was excited, but more than anything, I was nervous," said Miller, who attends Anchor Bay Middle School North. "You skate against the top people in the sport. There are 500 people in the stands cheering for you. There are judges there.
"I did a lot better than I thought I would."
He finished fourth in the 300 meters and fifth in the 700 meters in the three heats. He didn't make it into the finals round but he was proud of his performance and proud that he made it to the national level.
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Hayward In-Line Marathon ready to roll this Saturday
Sawyer County Record
Last updated: Wednesday, August 08th, 2007 10:11:30 AM
Every skater, novice to elite, has a chance to bring home prizes from the second annual Hayward Inline Marathon, Half-Marathon and 39-mile Inline Challenge, which will be held this Saturday morning starting at 7:30 a.m. at Scheer’s Lumberjack Village on Highway B in Hayward.
Two lanes of Highway B will be closed from Lumberjack Bowl to Chippewa Trail from 7-11 a.m. on race day. Cones and barrels will mark the course and officers will direct traffic at intersections. Racers will skate on a 13.1-mile loop of blacktop roads east and south of town and finish at the same spot they started from.
The course traverses Chippewa Trail to Bender Road, crosses Highway B and goes on Highway E to Williams Road, Williams Road, Highline Road, Fun Valley Road and Olker Road, then loops back to the finishing area in front of Lumberjack Village.
Dozens of prizes, from race frames to bike jerseys to gift certificates from local merchants, will be awarded to the winners of hill “prems,” mini-races within the race.
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Last updated: Wednesday, August 08th, 2007 10:11:30 AM
Every skater, novice to elite, has a chance to bring home prizes from the second annual Hayward Inline Marathon, Half-Marathon and 39-mile Inline Challenge, which will be held this Saturday morning starting at 7:30 a.m. at Scheer’s Lumberjack Village on Highway B in Hayward.
Two lanes of Highway B will be closed from Lumberjack Bowl to Chippewa Trail from 7-11 a.m. on race day. Cones and barrels will mark the course and officers will direct traffic at intersections. Racers will skate on a 13.1-mile loop of blacktop roads east and south of town and finish at the same spot they started from.
The course traverses Chippewa Trail to Bender Road, crosses Highway B and goes on Highway E to Williams Road, Williams Road, Highline Road, Fun Valley Road and Olker Road, then loops back to the finishing area in front of Lumberjack Village.
Dozens of prizes, from race frames to bike jerseys to gift certificates from local merchants, will be awarded to the winners of hill “prems,” mini-races within the race.
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FAU's Bowe golden at Pan American Games
By Mario Sarmento
SPORTS EDITOR
This summer has been golden so far for Florida Atlantic University sophomore Brittany Bowe, who won three inline-roller skating events at the Pan American Games in Rio de Janiero last week.
Bowe captured the 300-meter time trial, the 1000m combined and the 500-meter combined despite the fact she and the other competitors skated on a wooden, pieced together surface rather than the cement track they are accustomed to.
“The issue was going to be to grip and skate around the corners as hard as you can,” Bowe said.
Her preparation for racing on a different surface wasn’t any different from her preparation before all those other races on the cement track.
“I was calm, but focused,” she said.
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SPORTS EDITOR
This summer has been golden so far for Florida Atlantic University sophomore Brittany Bowe, who won three inline-roller skating events at the Pan American Games in Rio de Janiero last week.
Bowe captured the 300-meter time trial, the 1000m combined and the 500-meter combined despite the fact she and the other competitors skated on a wooden, pieced together surface rather than the cement track they are accustomed to.
“The issue was going to be to grip and skate around the corners as hard as you can,” Bowe said.
Her preparation for racing on a different surface wasn’t any different from her preparation before all those other races on the cement track.
“I was calm, but focused,” she said.
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Monday, July 30, 2007
Estes up-and-coming star on inline skating circuit
By DAVID BOCLAIR
boclair@dnj.com
— David Boclair, (615) 278-5167
It has taken Angel Estes one season of competitive inline speed skating to formulate what she believes is a sound race strategy.
"Angel's theory is to get out front so you won't have to worry about passing people," her mother, Kim Curtis, said.
Meet after meet, the 14-year-old who will be a freshman at Siegel this fall did exactly that.
The last time was two weeks ago at the USA Roller Sports Indoor Speed Skating National Championships in Omaha, Nebraska. There she won the 300-meter title in the freshman novice division and finished third in the overall rankings for her class. That performance capped a rookie campaign in which she traveled to four different states, collected two dozen medals (more than a third of them gold) and cultivated the sport as an outlet that suits her dual passions for skating and competition.
"I want to go fast," she says.
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boclair@dnj.com
— David Boclair, (615) 278-5167
It has taken Angel Estes one season of competitive inline speed skating to formulate what she believes is a sound race strategy.
"Angel's theory is to get out front so you won't have to worry about passing people," her mother, Kim Curtis, said.
Meet after meet, the 14-year-old who will be a freshman at Siegel this fall did exactly that.
The last time was two weeks ago at the USA Roller Sports Indoor Speed Skating National Championships in Omaha, Nebraska. There she won the 300-meter title in the freshman novice division and finished third in the overall rankings for her class. That performance capped a rookie campaign in which she traveled to four different states, collected two dozen medals (more than a third of them gold) and cultivated the sport as an outlet that suits her dual passions for skating and competition.
"I want to go fast," she says.
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Tuesday, July 24, 2007
Local skaters seek gold medals
BY C.J. RISAK
STAR-BANNER
The lineup has been altered and the surface is unfamiliar, but those manipulations won't change the overall confidence both Brittany Bowe and Joey Mantia will take with them into today's opening events in inline speed skating at the Pan American Games in Rio de Janeiro.
"They wouldn't be anything less than gold," was Bowe's reply when asked what her expectations were.
Bowe and Mantia are both from Ocala, Bowe a 2006 graduate of Trinity Catholic who plays basketball for Florida Atlantic and Mantia a 2004 Vanguard grad who recently relocated to Olympia, Wash., to train for speed skating on ice.
They are also favorites to capture just what Bowe believes is within their grasp - the gold medal.
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The lineup has been altered and the surface is unfamiliar, but those manipulations won't change the overall confidence both Brittany Bowe and Joey Mantia will take with them into today's opening events in inline speed skating at the Pan American Games in Rio de Janeiro.
"They wouldn't be anything less than gold," was Bowe's reply when asked what her expectations were.
Bowe and Mantia are both from Ocala, Bowe a 2006 graduate of Trinity Catholic who plays basketball for Florida Atlantic and Mantia a 2004 Vanguard grad who recently relocated to Olympia, Wash., to train for speed skating on ice.
They are also favorites to capture just what Bowe believes is within their grasp - the gold medal.
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Sunday, July 22, 2007
Bremerton Speed Brings Home Hardware
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Saturday, July 21, 2007
Omaha, Neb.
Bremerton's Andrew Woolfolk did his part to bring home medals from the USA Roller Sports Indoor Inline Speed Skating National Championships last week.
Woolfolk, 8, who competes on the Bremerton Speed out of Skateland, won three medals at the week-long championships that drew 50 teams and about 900 skaters from around the country.
The Speed's Logan Owen, 12, also won a gold medal in the elementary men's novice division. Overall, Bremerton earned two gold medals and two bronze and finished tied for 22nd overall.
Woolfolk earned a bronze in the primary boys event, then teamed with fellow 8-year-old JaPrea Pedesclaux to win the primary boys relay, beating Aidan Murphy-Booth and Jacob Anderson of Shelby, N.C. Woolfolk and Pedesclaux also set a new national record in the relay. Woolfolk then joined with teammate Madeline Virtue, 7, to capture a bronze in the primary mixed relay.
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Saturday, July 21, 2007
Omaha, Neb.
Bremerton's Andrew Woolfolk did his part to bring home medals from the USA Roller Sports Indoor Inline Speed Skating National Championships last week.
Woolfolk, 8, who competes on the Bremerton Speed out of Skateland, won three medals at the week-long championships that drew 50 teams and about 900 skaters from around the country.
The Speed's Logan Owen, 12, also won a gold medal in the elementary men's novice division. Overall, Bremerton earned two gold medals and two bronze and finished tied for 22nd overall.
Woolfolk earned a bronze in the primary boys event, then teamed with fellow 8-year-old JaPrea Pedesclaux to win the primary boys relay, beating Aidan Murphy-Booth and Jacob Anderson of Shelby, N.C. Woolfolk and Pedesclaux also set a new national record in the relay. Woolfolk then joined with teammate Madeline Virtue, 7, to capture a bronze in the primary mixed relay.
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Thursday, July 19, 2007
Live Coverage - 2007 Indoor Speed Skating National Championships
by Michael Stieb
July 18, 2007
Welcome to the 2007 USA Roller Sports Indoor Speed Skating National Championships! USA Roller Sports is excited to offer Live Video Coverage of this year's Championships!
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July 18, 2007
Welcome to the 2007 USA Roller Sports Indoor Speed Skating National Championships! USA Roller Sports is excited to offer Live Video Coverage of this year's Championships!
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Aurora inline skating team enjoying success
Tri-County X-Treme Speed is in Omaha, Nebraska this week competing in the USA Rollersports Indoor Speed National Championship.
Fourteen skaters will represent the team after qualifying at the Great Lakes Regional in Watertown, Wisconsin on June 16-17.
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A Tri-County X-Treme Speed Inline Skating Team member makes a turn during a recent practice at the Aurora Skate Center.
Nine-year-old Julia Rizopoulos of Oswego, right, catches up on some gossip with Emily Crumpton of Naperville, 12, before the start of a recent practice at the Aurora Skate Center while 12-year-old Katelyn Rizopoulos laces up her skates.
The team, which practices at the Aurora Skate Center, is comprised of 42 people of different ages, abilities and commitments.
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Fourteen skaters will represent the team after qualifying at the Great Lakes Regional in Watertown, Wisconsin on June 16-17.
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A Tri-County X-Treme Speed Inline Skating Team member makes a turn during a recent practice at the Aurora Skate Center.
Nine-year-old Julia Rizopoulos of Oswego, right, catches up on some gossip with Emily Crumpton of Naperville, 12, before the start of a recent practice at the Aurora Skate Center while 12-year-old Katelyn Rizopoulos laces up her skates.
The team, which practices at the Aurora Skate Center, is comprised of 42 people of different ages, abilities and commitments.
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Sunday, July 15, 2007
Nation's Top Skaters Roll Into Omaha
OMAHA, Neb. -- National athletes roll into Omaha on Sunday for the 2007 USA-Rollersports Championships.
It is the first time Omaha will play host to the speed and figure skating national championships. The 22-day championship will host 3,5000 athletes from all over the United States at the Omaha Civic Auditorium.
Officials said they expect the event to bring $7 million to the metro.
The speed skating championships start Sunday and end Saturday, July 21.
Figure skating starts July 22 and runs through Aug. 5.
To watch it costs $10 for daytime events and $10 for nighttime events. Children under 7 are free.
Copyright 2007 by KETV.com. All rights reserved. This material may not be published,
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It is the first time Omaha will play host to the speed and figure skating national championships. The 22-day championship will host 3,5000 athletes from all over the United States at the Omaha Civic Auditorium.
Officials said they expect the event to bring $7 million to the metro.
The speed skating championships start Sunday and end Saturday, July 21.
Figure skating starts July 22 and runs through Aug. 5.
To watch it costs $10 for daytime events and $10 for nighttime events. Children under 7 are free.
Copyright 2007 by KETV.com. All rights reserved. This material may not be published,
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Asheville referee hopes to build skating complex
by Jason McGill, jmcgill@citizen-times.com
published July 15, 2007 12:15 am
ASHEVILLE — Asheville resident Joe Robinson has some friends in high places. Refereeing at 16 national inline skating championships will do that.
Robinson, 45, has befriended skaters like Olympic gold medalist Derek Parra and world champions Jennifer Rodriguez and Darlene Kessinger, who has lived in Greenville, S.C., throughout a lifelong skating career.
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published July 15, 2007 12:15 am
ASHEVILLE — Asheville resident Joe Robinson has some friends in high places. Refereeing at 16 national inline skating championships will do that.
Robinson, 45, has befriended skaters like Olympic gold medalist Derek Parra and world champions Jennifer Rodriguez and Darlene Kessinger, who has lived in Greenville, S.C., throughout a lifelong skating career.
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Roller Skating: Competitors are tops on wheels
BY MIKE PATTERSON
WORLD-HERALD STAFF WRITER
While a hockey team has abandoned the Civic Auditorium, a much larger group of skaters will be rolling in Sunday.
That's when the USA Roller Sports National Championships will begin its 22-day run at the arena. The event comes just a few months after the Omaha Ak-Sar-Ben Knights announced that the franchise would be relocating to the Quad Cities.
"We're excited about coming to Omaha," USA Roller Sports spokesman Brock Kuester said. "It's a big event and one that we hope people will come out to see."
The competition will be split into two parts. The speed skating portion will be Sunday through July 21, and the figure skating events will be July 22 to Aug. 5.
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WORLD-HERALD STAFF WRITER
While a hockey team has abandoned the Civic Auditorium, a much larger group of skaters will be rolling in Sunday.
That's when the USA Roller Sports National Championships will begin its 22-day run at the arena. The event comes just a few months after the Omaha Ak-Sar-Ben Knights announced that the franchise would be relocating to the Quad Cities.
"We're excited about coming to Omaha," USA Roller Sports spokesman Brock Kuester said. "It's a big event and one that we hope people will come out to see."
The competition will be split into two parts. The speed skating portion will be Sunday through July 21, and the figure skating events will be July 22 to Aug. 5.
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Monday, July 09, 2007
Inaugural Chicagoland Inline Marathon
The Inaugural Chicagoland Inline Marathon and 10 Miler Rolls Out On July 21st, 2007
This inline skating event is presented by Team Rainbo and All Community Events, Inc. The event runs on a 5-mile course, which is relatively flat and features roads in great condition. The race is open to all who wish to participate from the recreational level to the elite ranks. Young and old are invited to participate in this event, which is perfectly tailored for family fun. Don't want to skate? Please consider signing up as a volunteer; it’s another great way to get involved.
http://www.chicagolandinlinemarathon.com/
This inline skating event is presented by Team Rainbo and All Community Events, Inc. The event runs on a 5-mile course, which is relatively flat and features roads in great condition. The race is open to all who wish to participate from the recreational level to the elite ranks. Young and old are invited to participate in this event, which is perfectly tailored for family fun. Don't want to skate? Please consider signing up as a volunteer; it’s another great way to get involved.
http://www.chicagolandinlinemarathon.com/
City athletes Pan-Am bound
By: David Winer
July 6, 2007 - Several Mississaugans hope the number 13 will bring them good luck later this month in South America.
Thirteen city athletes are among 470 members of the Canadian team that will compete at the XV Pan American Games in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil from July 13 to 29.
The Canadian Olympic Committee (COC) officially announced the team, which also features 272 coaches, team leaders and support team members, on Friday.
Mississaugans are well represented across the board in many of the 33 sports being contested among the 5,500 athletes representing 42 countries from North, South and Central America and the Caribbean.
The most experienced and decorated Mississaugan competing is weightlifter Akos Sandor. A seven-time Canadian champion, the 29-year-old Sabaria Weightlifting School member captured gold at both the 2006 and 1998 Commonwealth Games.
Sailor Mike Wolfs is also no stranger to international competition, having won a silver medal at the Summer Olympics in Greece.
This is the second-largest delegation of Canadian athletes at any multi-sport competition. At the 1999 Pan American Games in Winnipeg, 618 Canadians competed.
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July 6, 2007 - Several Mississaugans hope the number 13 will bring them good luck later this month in South America.
Thirteen city athletes are among 470 members of the Canadian team that will compete at the XV Pan American Games in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil from July 13 to 29.
The Canadian Olympic Committee (COC) officially announced the team, which also features 272 coaches, team leaders and support team members, on Friday.
Mississaugans are well represented across the board in many of the 33 sports being contested among the 5,500 athletes representing 42 countries from North, South and Central America and the Caribbean.
The most experienced and decorated Mississaugan competing is weightlifter Akos Sandor. A seven-time Canadian champion, the 29-year-old Sabaria Weightlifting School member captured gold at both the 2006 and 1998 Commonwealth Games.
Sailor Mike Wolfs is also no stranger to international competition, having won a silver medal at the Summer Olympics in Greece.
This is the second-largest delegation of Canadian athletes at any multi-sport competition. At the 1999 Pan American Games in Winnipeg, 618 Canadians competed.
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Thursday, July 05, 2007
The Ottawa Inline Skating Festival - Sunday September 2, 2007
Latest News
* Pricing same as last year
* Added value with a Family pass for the 5k and 10k events
* Early registration prizes awarded weekly between July 1 and Aug 26
* Check out the fabulous prizes and gifts provided by event sponsors!
* Fully searchable 2006 results
* Photos, Stories and Reviews on our 2006 Reports Page
A Family & Community Event
Inline Skating Fun for the whole family - featuring 5 different events for both recreational and competitive skaters of every level. Last year's event was a fabulous success, winning rave reviews from all participants.This year will be even better as we introduce our "Family pass" for the 5k and 10k events. Join us as we continue to grow this day of fitness and fun on wheels.
Note: Our event is designed to allow for participation in multiple events. Additional events cost just $15 extra to cover the cost of custom race bibs and medals.
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* Pricing same as last year
* Added value with a Family pass for the 5k and 10k events
* Early registration prizes awarded weekly between July 1 and Aug 26
* Check out the fabulous prizes and gifts provided by event sponsors!
* Fully searchable 2006 results
* Photos, Stories and Reviews on our 2006 Reports Page
A Family & Community Event
Inline Skating Fun for the whole family - featuring 5 different events for both recreational and competitive skaters of every level. Last year's event was a fabulous success, winning rave reviews from all participants.This year will be even better as we introduce our "Family pass" for the 5k and 10k events. Join us as we continue to grow this day of fitness and fun on wheels.
Note: Our event is designed to allow for participation in multiple events. Additional events cost just $15 extra to cover the cost of custom race bibs and medals.
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GT Speed to Head to National Inline Skating Championships
By Laurie Bernstein
Many people around Columbus don't know what "GT Speed" is, but they should. It is the local inline speed skating team.
Out of 35 skaters in the club, seven qualified for the national inline speed skating championships this year, in Omaha, Nebraska.
GT Speed Coach, Yamill Collazo, says, "We have a big age difference, we have a seven year-old all the way to a 58 year-old. We're a hot team, we've been a hot team for about 15 years now, we represent Columbus well."
The youngest on the team, at seven years-old, is Allison Pierce, a 2nd grader at St. Luke School. At last years championships, she broke speed records in the 100, 200, and 300 meter races.
Her mother Rhonda Pierce says, "She was six and she broke three national records. I did not realize how nerve racking it could be but it was wonderful seeing her do it."
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Many people around Columbus don't know what "GT Speed" is, but they should. It is the local inline speed skating team.
Out of 35 skaters in the club, seven qualified for the national inline speed skating championships this year, in Omaha, Nebraska.
GT Speed Coach, Yamill Collazo, says, "We have a big age difference, we have a seven year-old all the way to a 58 year-old. We're a hot team, we've been a hot team for about 15 years now, we represent Columbus well."
The youngest on the team, at seven years-old, is Allison Pierce, a 2nd grader at St. Luke School. At last years championships, she broke speed records in the 100, 200, and 300 meter races.
Her mother Rhonda Pierce says, "She was six and she broke three national records. I did not realize how nerve racking it could be but it was wonderful seeing her do it."
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Wednesday, July 04, 2007
There will be four inline speed skating athletes representing Team USA at the 2007 Pan American Games in Rio de Janeiro
Sports Features Communications™ - Sports Newsfeeds 24/7: "Roller Sports: (June 22) There will be four inline speed skating athletes representing Team USA at the 2007 Pan American Games in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil from July 12 through July 29, 2007. The athletes are Joey Mantia (Olympia, Wash.), Jessica Smith (Kearns, Utah), Brittany Bowe (Summerfield, Fla.) and Jonathan Garcia (Houston, Texas). (June 22) Two veteran roller figure skaters will be representing Team USA at the 2007 Pan American Games in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil from July 12 through July 29, 2007. Jennifer Orcutt(Fremont, Calif.) and Joshua Rhoads (Everett, Wash.). For more information, log on to www.usarollersports.org.
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Louisiana Lightning
The Daily Advertiser - www.theadvertiser.com - Lafayette, LA
Louisiana Lightning
Kaplan speedskater following amazing career path
Kevin Foote
kfoote@theadvertiser.com
Unlike most youngsters in South Louisiana who watched the Olympics growing up, Kaplan's Justin Stelly wasn't glued to the television for basketball or track and field in the summer.
It was the Winter Olympics that caught Stelly's eye, and more specifically the speedskating events.
Louisiana Lightning
Kaplan speedskater following amazing career path
Kevin Foote
kfoote@theadvertiser.com
Unlike most youngsters in South Louisiana who watched the Olympics growing up, Kaplan's Justin Stelly wasn't glued to the television for basketball or track and field in the summer.
It was the Winter Olympics that caught Stelly's eye, and more specifically the speedskating events.
Tuesday, June 26, 2007
Begg's speedskating bronze sees her still in title hunt
BVy STU PIDDINGTON - The Timaru Herald | Tuesday, 26 June 2007
Timaru speedskater Nicole Begg is continuing her resurgence in the World Inline Cup with a third in Sursee, Switzerland.
The 20-year-old also kept her key opponents for the title behind her and gained valuable points to sit fourth overall.
Begg is within 70 points of WIC leader Laura Lardani, who skates for the powerful Sportvital Rollerblade team.
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Timaru speedskater Nicole Begg is continuing her resurgence in the World Inline Cup with a third in Sursee, Switzerland.
The 20-year-old also kept her key opponents for the title behind her and gained valuable points to sit fourth overall.
Begg is within 70 points of WIC leader Laura Lardani, who skates for the powerful Sportvital Rollerblade team.
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Friday, June 22, 2007
Inline skating marathon set to roll
By Abby Wucherer, Daily Register
You've probably heard of running a marathon, but what about inline skating one?
On Sunday, one of Wisconsin's largest inline skating marathons will kick off at 8 a.m. from the starting line near Boeck Road on Highway O west of Portage.
The event is in its fourth year, and participation has been on the rise every year, according to Tim Allen, director of marketing and public relations for Wisconsin Sports Development Corporation. WSDC organizes the American Family Insurance Badger State Games, which includes the inline race in addition to other events in the Madison area.
"The main reason the race was put in Portage was that the individuals who came to us with the idea to stage an inline race were from the Portage area," Allen said. "The community is very supportive of it. The roads are nice, it's very scenic along the river, and it brings people into Portage to see what the community has to offer."
The race course is 26.2 miles long and follows Highway O until Peterson Road, where the course loops around and doubles back to the start, taking race participants up and down the Wisconsin River.
Allen was unsure how blocked the roads would be for the race. He said that either the roads along the race route would be completely barricaded, or they would be down to one lane.
"It is somewhat of an inconvenience, but it's really only for three or four hours that day, and people can come out and watch a pretty cool sport," he said, adding that he expects between 1,500 and 2,000 spectators to cheer on skaters.
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You've probably heard of running a marathon, but what about inline skating one?
On Sunday, one of Wisconsin's largest inline skating marathons will kick off at 8 a.m. from the starting line near Boeck Road on Highway O west of Portage.
The event is in its fourth year, and participation has been on the rise every year, according to Tim Allen, director of marketing and public relations for Wisconsin Sports Development Corporation. WSDC organizes the American Family Insurance Badger State Games, which includes the inline race in addition to other events in the Madison area.
"The main reason the race was put in Portage was that the individuals who came to us with the idea to stage an inline race were from the Portage area," Allen said. "The community is very supportive of it. The roads are nice, it's very scenic along the river, and it brings people into Portage to see what the community has to offer."
The race course is 26.2 miles long and follows Highway O until Peterson Road, where the course loops around and doubles back to the start, taking race participants up and down the Wisconsin River.
Allen was unsure how blocked the roads would be for the race. He said that either the roads along the race route would be completely barricaded, or they would be down to one lane.
"It is somewhat of an inconvenience, but it's really only for three or four hours that day, and people can come out and watch a pretty cool sport," he said, adding that he expects between 1,500 and 2,000 spectators to cheer on skaters.
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FAU's Bowe aims for speed skating gold
By Mario Sarmento
SPORTS EDITOR
If basketball doesn’t work out, FAU’s Brittany Bowe has another career to fall back on.
Bowe, who just completed her freshman year as a basketball player for the Owls, recently won five individual titles at the U.S. Speed Skating Championships in Colorado Springs.
The result was a bit surprising to Bowe, who said, “Going into the championships, I wasn’t sure what kind of performance I would show.”
That’s because Bowe had only put on her skates “about a dozen times” during the school year. Between her studies and her duties as a shooting guard for the Owls (she averaged 5.4 points and 2.2 rebounds in 30 games), Bowe was much too busy to focus on skating.
But once the school year ended, she worked hard to get back into skating shape. Bowe found that her basketball workouts actually helped her cross train for skating.
Against skaters who train year-round, Bowe set a U.S. record in the 300-meters and won the 1,000, 500 and 500-meter road race and the 200 meters.
Her 300 time of 27.759 seconds broke the previous mark of 27.941, which Bowe had set last year.
Her reward is a trip to Rio de Janeiro for the 2007 Pan American Games July 13-29, then Bowe will travel to Colombia for the World Championships in August.
“I’m really excited to go,” she said. “I’m going with the best-caliber athletes.”
The irony is that Bowe always wanted to be a basketball player when she was a child. Her father Mike coached her at Trinity Catholic High in Ocala, and Bowe’s goal was to play college ball.
Speed skating literally came from nowhere.
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SPORTS EDITOR
If basketball doesn’t work out, FAU’s Brittany Bowe has another career to fall back on.
Bowe, who just completed her freshman year as a basketball player for the Owls, recently won five individual titles at the U.S. Speed Skating Championships in Colorado Springs.
The result was a bit surprising to Bowe, who said, “Going into the championships, I wasn’t sure what kind of performance I would show.”
That’s because Bowe had only put on her skates “about a dozen times” during the school year. Between her studies and her duties as a shooting guard for the Owls (she averaged 5.4 points and 2.2 rebounds in 30 games), Bowe was much too busy to focus on skating.
But once the school year ended, she worked hard to get back into skating shape. Bowe found that her basketball workouts actually helped her cross train for skating.
Against skaters who train year-round, Bowe set a U.S. record in the 300-meters and won the 1,000, 500 and 500-meter road race and the 200 meters.
Her 300 time of 27.759 seconds broke the previous mark of 27.941, which Bowe had set last year.
Her reward is a trip to Rio de Janeiro for the 2007 Pan American Games July 13-29, then Bowe will travel to Colombia for the World Championships in August.
“I’m really excited to go,” she said. “I’m going with the best-caliber athletes.”
The irony is that Bowe always wanted to be a basketball player when she was a child. Her father Mike coached her at Trinity Catholic High in Ocala, and Bowe’s goal was to play college ball.
Speed skating literally came from nowhere.
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Monday, June 18, 2007
Brittany Bowe golden girl once more
Brittany Bowe is at it again.
The Ocala native swept through the Speed Skating Outdoor Nationals last week at the Olympic Center in Colorado Springs, Colo., collecting five gold medals and setting new records in the 200 (18.49) and 300 meter (25.95) time trials. Bowe also snagged titles in the 500 (46.70), 1,000 (1:39.68) and took the overall title in the Junior World Class Ladies division with 20 total points.
Bowe, who plays basketball for Florida Atlantic University, completed her impressive run at outdoor nationals after an eight-month layoff from the sport during the fall and winter months.
"I don't want to say (I was) concerned (about the layoff), but I was very unsure about how I would perform," Bowe said. "I came home for spring break and trained a little bit. Then right after school ended in May I came home and wrote down my training schedule and tried to prepare myself for nationals, and it paid off. I think the combination of basketball and skating really helped because we do so much agility and speed work. I think (basketball) really complemented my skating."
Bowe prepared for outdoor nationals by entering various indoor events, which is normally where she thrives. After lackluster performances in those prep races, she began to hear rumblings from competitors about how she had lost her edge.
As the sharks began circling, Bowe turned the situation into added motivation.
"It did motivate me," Bowe said of the second-guessing. "I was getting third and fourths and I really wasn't even in the race at the end. I wasn't comfortable on my skates at all."
Bowe then took a trip to the World Inline Cup - a series of races in Asia and Europe - and got the first indication that her skating was back to par.
"One of those races was a 26-mile marathon in Korea that I won, which was amazing," she said. "I'm pretty sure the girls out there were like 'if we're gonna beat Brittany, this will be the year, because she hasn't
skated at all' and blah, blah, blah.
"So, yeah, I surprised myself."
Bowe got some more good news last week when the 19-year-old was selected to participate in the Pan American Games as part of the four member TEAM USA in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil in July.
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The Ocala native swept through the Speed Skating Outdoor Nationals last week at the Olympic Center in Colorado Springs, Colo., collecting five gold medals and setting new records in the 200 (18.49) and 300 meter (25.95) time trials. Bowe also snagged titles in the 500 (46.70), 1,000 (1:39.68) and took the overall title in the Junior World Class Ladies division with 20 total points.
Bowe, who plays basketball for Florida Atlantic University, completed her impressive run at outdoor nationals after an eight-month layoff from the sport during the fall and winter months.
"I don't want to say (I was) concerned (about the layoff), but I was very unsure about how I would perform," Bowe said. "I came home for spring break and trained a little bit. Then right after school ended in May I came home and wrote down my training schedule and tried to prepare myself for nationals, and it paid off. I think the combination of basketball and skating really helped because we do so much agility and speed work. I think (basketball) really complemented my skating."
Bowe prepared for outdoor nationals by entering various indoor events, which is normally where she thrives. After lackluster performances in those prep races, she began to hear rumblings from competitors about how she had lost her edge.
As the sharks began circling, Bowe turned the situation into added motivation.
"It did motivate me," Bowe said of the second-guessing. "I was getting third and fourths and I really wasn't even in the race at the end. I wasn't comfortable on my skates at all."
Bowe then took a trip to the World Inline Cup - a series of races in Asia and Europe - and got the first indication that her skating was back to par.
"One of those races was a 26-mile marathon in Korea that I won, which was amazing," she said. "I'm pretty sure the girls out there were like 'if we're gonna beat Brittany, this will be the year, because she hasn't
skated at all' and blah, blah, blah.
"So, yeah, I surprised myself."
Bowe got some more good news last week when the 19-year-old was selected to participate in the Pan American Games as part of the four member TEAM USA in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil in July.
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These kids are skating for the gold
Donny Allen walked to the DJ booth and called the name of 7-year-old Jacob Anderson. "Two," said Allen as he motioned with his hand the number two.
"Give me two," Allen said.
Jacob proceeded to break away from his skating partner to skitter two laps around the rink with the haste of a roadrunner. And for good measure, he added a hop at the end.
When asked about his precociousness on the skating rink afterwards, Jacob looked blankly.
"It makes me feel happy," Jacob said with youthful innocence.
Jacob will be one of four members from his squad, South Carolina Speed, in the 7-and-younger division to compete for the gold medal on July 15 in Omaha, Neb. Donny Allen, the coach of S.C. Speed, is not assuring victory just yet.
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"Give me two," Allen said.
Jacob proceeded to break away from his skating partner to skitter two laps around the rink with the haste of a roadrunner. And for good measure, he added a hop at the end.
When asked about his precociousness on the skating rink afterwards, Jacob looked blankly.
"It makes me feel happy," Jacob said with youthful innocence.
Jacob will be one of four members from his squad, South Carolina Speed, in the 7-and-younger division to compete for the gold medal on July 15 in Omaha, Neb. Donny Allen, the coach of S.C. Speed, is not assuring victory just yet.
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Thursday, June 14, 2007
High Point skaters make world team
News-Record.com - Greensboro, North Carolina: Sports: High Point skaters make world team: "Eight members of the High Point Speed Team have been named to the United States inline speedskating team for the world championships this summer.
The skaters are Michael Cheek, Hank Galbraith and Mariah Richardson of Greensboro, Briana Kramer and Heather Richardson of High Point, Amber Yarborough of Archdale, Kimani Griffin of Winston-Salem and Chad Horne of Danville, Va.
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The skaters are Michael Cheek, Hank Galbraith and Mariah Richardson of Greensboro, Briana Kramer and Heather Richardson of High Point, Amber Yarborough of Archdale, Kimani Griffin of Winston-Salem and Chad Horne of Danville, Va.
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Thursday, June 07, 2007
Inline skaters roll up for Oceania champs - Sport news on Stuff.co.nz
Three young inline speed skaters are training hard for their first taste of international competition.
Glendowie College students Niall Ward and Jordan Ishigaki have been selected to represent New Zealand at the Oceania inline championships in Brisbane from July 8 to 13.
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Glendowie College students Niall Ward and Jordan Ishigaki have been selected to represent New Zealand at the Oceania inline championships in Brisbane from July 8 to 13.
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Thursday, May 31, 2007
Katie Wilson rolls back into action
Forestview teen returns to competitive skating after taking year off
JOSH LANIER
Staff Writer
The next two weeks will be some of the greatest ever in the life of 17-year-old Katie Wilson. She will graduate from Forestview High School, turn 18 and return to competitive inline skating, something she hasn't done in more than a year.
Wilson, a Junior Olympics gold medalist and record-holder in the two-mix relay, won't celebrate her big moments just yet. She has something to accomplish first.
"I've been training for seven solid months," she said. "I've had to go back on a strict diet, work out almost every day and train nonstop. I know I'm ready for regional competition."
Her life has taken a backseat to her skating goals. She has skated with a broken vertebra and broken arm, received countless floor burns, and she occasionally missed out on being a teen because of her training.
Her next competition will be no different.
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JOSH LANIER
Staff Writer
The next two weeks will be some of the greatest ever in the life of 17-year-old Katie Wilson. She will graduate from Forestview High School, turn 18 and return to competitive inline skating, something she hasn't done in more than a year.
Wilson, a Junior Olympics gold medalist and record-holder in the two-mix relay, won't celebrate her big moments just yet. She has something to accomplish first.
"I've been training for seven solid months," she said. "I've had to go back on a strict diet, work out almost every day and train nonstop. I know I'm ready for regional competition."
Her life has taken a backseat to her skating goals. She has skated with a broken vertebra and broken arm, received countless floor burns, and she occasionally missed out on being a teen because of her training.
Her next competition will be no different.
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Monday, May 21, 2007
He proves his mettle in skating marathon
THE VILLAGES -- Bert Martin laced up his in-line skates, ready to glide through his terrain -- bricks, wood planks (slippery when wet), concrete, rough asphalt, and a sloping upward ramp -- 13.1 miles total.
Now, multiply that by 2. Martin took the gold medal in his division at the 2007 Walt Disney World Inline Marathon -- 26.2 miles -- last month. The official time was 2:01:14.
"I was glad to get it," Martin, 71, said of the gold medal. "It's not easy, let me tell you."
Martin, a member of the Rollerblading Whiz group in The Villages since 2001, came in fourth in the marathon last year.
"I decided I wasn't going to quit until I got first place," he said. "The first year I was green. You learn from one year after the other.
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Now, multiply that by 2. Martin took the gold medal in his division at the 2007 Walt Disney World Inline Marathon -- 26.2 miles -- last month. The official time was 2:01:14.
"I was glad to get it," Martin, 71, said of the gold medal. "It's not easy, let me tell you."
Martin, a member of the Rollerblading Whiz group in The Villages since 2001, came in fourth in the marathon last year.
"I decided I wasn't going to quit until I got first place," he said. "The first year I was green. You learn from one year after the other.
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Thursday, May 17, 2007
Ladies and gentlemen ... Start your inline skates
Road America Inline 20k and 13k event supports Special Olympics USA
By Frank Rigas
Sheboygan Press staff
If all goes as expected, the Road America Inline 20k and 13k will double in size in just its second year.
This year's inline skating event is scheduled for Saturday, June 2, in conjunction with the AMA Suzuki Superbike Doubleheader weekend at the Elkhart Lake racetrack.
The Road America Inline 20k and 13k, for both recreational and competitive skaters, supports Special Olympics USA.
"Last year there were 80 participants from ages 10 to 66 and from pure recreational skaters to near-Olympic level athletes," event organizer Peter Starykowicz wrote in an email. "This year we expect around 150 participants and already have some registered from as far away as California."
Road America is the only U.S. track to host an inline skating event, according to Starykowicz, who added that there are a few others at other tracks around the world.
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By Frank Rigas
Sheboygan Press staff
If all goes as expected, the Road America Inline 20k and 13k will double in size in just its second year.
This year's inline skating event is scheduled for Saturday, June 2, in conjunction with the AMA Suzuki Superbike Doubleheader weekend at the Elkhart Lake racetrack.
The Road America Inline 20k and 13k, for both recreational and competitive skaters, supports Special Olympics USA.
"Last year there were 80 participants from ages 10 to 66 and from pure recreational skaters to near-Olympic level athletes," event organizer Peter Starykowicz wrote in an email. "This year we expect around 150 participants and already have some registered from as far away as California."
Road America is the only U.S. track to host an inline skating event, according to Starykowicz, who added that there are a few others at other tracks around the world.
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Friday, May 11, 2007
Nicole skates to top sports award
Timaru speedskater Nicole Begg last night took out the prestigious South Canterbury Sportsperson of the Year award at a gala function at the SBS Events Centre.
Begg was not on hand to personally collect the award as she is based in Switzerland for the European summer.
However, the 19-year-old beat off some top competition to take the crown, up against the likes of three-time winner New Zealand cyclist Marc Ryan and New Zealand bowler Sean O'Neill.
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Begg was not on hand to personally collect the award as she is based in Switzerland for the European summer.
However, the 19-year-old beat off some top competition to take the crown, up against the likes of three-time winner New Zealand cyclist Marc Ryan and New Zealand bowler Sean O'Neill.
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Thursday, May 03, 2007
Skate of the Union Race -Times Community Newspapers - Business Briefs
Times Community Newspapers - Business Briefs: "Skater's Quest, an inline skating company, is hosting their annual Skate of the Union Race on May 12, at the Fairfax County Police Department's Driver Training Facility, 3725 Stonecroft Blvd., Chantilly.
The competition, which takes place from 7 to 11:30 a.m. benefits Special Olympics Virginia, a nonprofit sports organization. It includes a half-marathon race, skate demonstrations by rollerbladers, and a free inline skating clinic.
Visit www.skatersquest.com or e-mail race@skatersquest.com for more information or registration fees .
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The competition, which takes place from 7 to 11:30 a.m. benefits Special Olympics Virginia, a nonprofit sports organization. It includes a half-marathon race, skate demonstrations by rollerbladers, and a free inline skating clinic.
Visit www.skatersquest.com or e-mail race@skatersquest.com for more information or registration fees .
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Sunday, April 29, 2007
Ledger-Enquirer.com | 04/29/2007 | Soldiers skate for speed
Ledger-Enquirer.com | 04/29/2007 | Soldiers skate for speed
By day he is surrounded by the quiet of the Western Hemisphere Institute for Security Cooperation (WHINSEC) library but after hours it's all about speed for Yamill Collazo. The information specialist and manager of the library is also the coach, teacher and mentor of GT Speed, an area inline roller skating team
By day he is surrounded by the quiet of the Western Hemisphere Institute for Security Cooperation (WHINSEC) library but after hours it's all about speed for Yamill Collazo. The information specialist and manager of the library is also the coach, teacher and mentor of GT Speed, an area inline roller skating team
Monday, April 23, 2007
Northwest Herald - Local News and Video for McHenry County, Illinois - Around Town: CL teen skates onto national stage
Northwest Herald - Local News and Video for McHenry County, Illinois - Around Town: CL teen skates onto national stage
For Hailey Leech, winning a race during an open skate at X-treme Wheels in Crystal Lake when she was 8 provided a springboard into the world of competitive inline speedskating.
Leech received a speedskating lesson as a prize for the win. Now 13 and an eighth grader at Lundahl Middle School in Crystal Lake, she will train for a week this month at the Olympic Training Center in Colorado Springs as a member of the U.S. National Team.
Friday, April 20, 2007
Inline marathon returns to Dome
Some people might walk a full lap around the Metrodome's narrow upper concourse in search of a short bathroom line. On Saturday, though, laps around that concourse will have a much more official and pleasant purpose: the Metrodome Inline Marathon.
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Wednesday, March 21, 2007
Walt Disney World Inline Marathon Celebrates Fifth Anniversary
Inline skaters from across the country will have the chance to experience the Walt Disney World Resort on wheels as part of the Walt Disney World Inline Marathon and Half Marathon on Sunday, Apr. 1 in Lake Buena Vista, Fla.
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Tuesday, March 13, 2007
ound Rock Welcomes Inline Skaters to the 4th Annual Texas Road Rash Inline Skate
ROUND ROCK, Texas, March 12 /PRNewswire/ -- The City of Round Rock and
Hill Country Speed will host the 4th Annual Texas Road Rash Inline Skate
Marathon and Half Marathon on Sunday, March 25, 2007, at 8:30 am in Round
Rock's Old Settlers Park.
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Hill Country Speed will host the 4th Annual Texas Road Rash Inline Skate
Marathon and Half Marathon on Sunday, March 25, 2007, at 8:30 am in Round
Rock's Old Settlers Park.
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Monday, March 05, 2007
Inline skating: 'A great sport for kids'
By JARED HASTINGS
jhastings@dnj.com
— Jared Hastings, 278-5167
Do you want to go fast? Get in line — or inline.
That's what more than 60 competitors from across the Southeast did Sunday, gathering at SkateCenter West on College Street in Murfreesboro for a USA Roller Sports inline speed skating meet.
jhastings@dnj.com
— Jared Hastings, 278-5167
Do you want to go fast? Get in line — or inline.
That's what more than 60 competitors from across the Southeast did Sunday, gathering at SkateCenter West on College Street in Murfreesboro for a USA Roller Sports inline speed skating meet.
Friday, February 02, 2007
Local club sets fast pace for young and old alike
Gerald Tang February 01, 2007
As someone who enjoyed instant success in a deceptively demanding sport, Trey Coomes will be the first to admit he was no stranger to looking bad.
At his best, Coomes is barely more than a blur as he whips around corners and glides at maximum speed lap after lap. But competing against the top inline speed skaters in the state can make for some disheartening moments.
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