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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Monday, July 30, 2007
Tuesday, July 24, 2007
Local skaters seek gold medals
BY C.J. RISAK
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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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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.
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