Kelowna Speed Skating Club Mini Meet

Kelowna Speed Skating Club, one of our regional partner clubs, is hosting a mini meet Wednesday evening (Oct. 22) beginning at 5:30 pm. There is no charge for this event – just gas mileage and the time to get there.

If you are interested in attending please let Cathy know by Tuesday at 8:00 pm. This mini meet will be similar to the mini meets we will run on the occasional Sunday practice. Our club will also be inviting other regional partner clubs to join us in our mini meets.

Learn to Skate Program

The River City Racers club is offering a learn to skate program through the City of Kamloops this year. It is an 8 week session that begins this Thursday October 23 at the Interior Savings Centre arena. Another 8 week session will be offered in January/February 2009.

Our first session on Thursday (4:30 – 5:30 ) is full (30 skaters). There is still space in our second session (5:30 – 6:30). Registration # for this course is 115333. All skaters are invited to participate in our first club mini meet.

Here is the description from the Activity Guide:

A learn to skate program for the beginner skater. Focus will be on fundamental movement skills on skates, i.e. balance, skating stride (push and glide), stopping, starting, corner cross overs, and agility. Skills taught through games. For more information, please see www.speedskatingkamloops.ca or call Cathy at 250-374-5430. Cathy is the head coach for the River City Racers Speed Skating Club, a former world speed skating champion and world record holder, and a four-year member of the National Team.

Bring a Friend Nite

Our first Bring a Friend Nite will be held on November 3rd from 3:45 –4:45 during the first part of our Ice Box Arena practice. RCR members can bring friends and family members that might be interested in trying out the sport of speed skating. If you let Cathy know ahead of time who you will bring, we can have speed skates ready for them to try. Skating skills and games will be organized for this evening and everyone is encouraged to bring a 'munchie' to share. There is no cost.

The second Bring a Friend Nite is scheduled for December 15 from 3:45 – 4:45 and a third will be organized for February.

Photo by Elizabeth Ann Colette

Happy Thanksgiving!

Everyone will skate together on the Sunday and Monday practices this weekend.

Sunday practice will be 6 – 7:00/7:15pm for all, followed by a 30 minute friendly game of soccer or tennis ball hockey. If you have hockey skates and a stick please bring them to Sunday's practice.

Monday practice will begin at 3:45 for everyone.

Photo by Kevin Cole

Mini Meets

Our first two Mini Meets have been scheduled during our McArthur Arena ice times:

• Sunday November 2nd from 6 – 8:00 pm
  
• Sunday December 14th from 6 – 8:00 pm

Mini Meets give skaters an opportunity to race in a less intimidating environment than they might experience at a competition. These events are also a good way to introduce parents to the roles that need to be filled when running a competition. All skaters and parents are encouraged to attend the mini meets.

A third mini meet will be held in February.

Image from Wikimedia Commons

Ice Time October 5th

Our original practice schedule showed we did not have ice time this Sunday (Oct 5th) but there has been a change. If you're available please come out to skate!
6 – 7:00 pm – Younger group (skate fun and younger skate skills)
6:45 – 8:00 pm – Older group (older skate skills and skate fast groups).