Sunday's Ice Time

Several skaters are attending the BC cup this weekend so the McArthur Arena practice on Sunday, November 16 will be open to all levels of skaters for the full 2 hours (6 - 8:00 pm). There will a 90 minute practice followed by a 'free' skate for the last 30 minutes.

Masters Ice Racing Challenge

The Banff/Canmore speed skating club is keen to attract skaters to The Masters Ice Racing Challenge to be held in Canmore, Alberta December 12 - 14, 2008. This event will be held in conjunction with the Canmore Ice Racing Challenge (CIRC). The schedule, registration form, announcement and summary sheet are available on the club website. Here are the details sent out by Ian Mellors, President of the Banff/Canmore Speed Skating Club:

The Masters skaters will race Friday December 12th, the 1000m Semi’s and Finals. The Masters will then complete their final three distances on Saturday December 13th, running in conjunction with the ability meet. There is a banquet Saturday night for the Masters, plus any officials or volunteers who would like to attend. On Sunday December 14th, there is a half day skating clinic for Masters’ skaters, the clinic will include two on ice sessions, plus a classroom session.

The Canmore Ice Racing Challenge will take place on Saturday December 13th. This will be run as a regular one day meet, skaters will compete over 3 distances. Because skaters will not have the opportunity to skate all four of their age class distances, we are happy to be able to offer 666m and 777m exhibition races Friday evening, see schedule for details. These races are available to Midget and older skaters, who would like to earn times in all four of their distances. The exhibition races do not count towards points for Saturday’s ability meet.

If you have any questions please call me at 403-609-7031, or by email at president@banffcanmorespeedskating.ca.

Please put the invitation out to everyone in your club, the more the
merrier.

Polar-thon Brochure and Registration

The 2009 Polar-thon brochure is now available to view online or download. You can register online or download and print the brochure (PDF) to mail, fax, or hand deliver.

2009 Polar-thon

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November Chill

Sunday, November 9th, 8:00 am - 5:00 pm is the November Chill short track competition at McArthur Arena. It is very important that your skates are sharp and that all the buckles and bolts are checked to make sure none are loose.

Please make sure Mark or Owen receives your skates before Saturday so they can sharpen and check them for you and get them back to you for Sunday races.

Mini Meet Results for November 2

The results are in for our first Mini Meet of the season. Check out all the personal bests! (highlighted in yellow)

Special thanks to Connie and her Dad, Peter for driving all the way from Vernon to join us at the meet.

2009 Polarthon

Registration opens soon for the 2009 Polarthon!

This annual family event will be held January 11th and is organized in conjunction with with the Logan Lake Polar Carnival, a 36 year old tradition at Logan Lake. The Polarthon is a winter triathlon, combining

• 3 km ice skate (any style)
• 5 km run (in 2.5 k intervals) , and
  
• 4 km ski (freestyle or classic)

Come enjoy the great outdoors and get some exercise! Prizes are given for various age and team categories. The new prizes this year are Best Costume and Best Team Costume.

Registration forms will be available soon! Mark your calendar now and make a note to register by January 2th for early bird registration fees: $25 for individuals and $40 for teams. Team registrations must be completed by noon on January 9th.

Race day registration & bib pickup is from 8:00am - 8:30am and the awards & draw prizes from Runners Sole will be held at 11:00am at the Logan Lake Recreation Centre.