Speed- Preliminary Calendar With RSC Nationals, RSO Series, & More

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The 2009 Canadian outdoor roller speed skating season is taking shape. Below are a few events that are on the race calendar- some events TBC. Please leave a message below or e-mail us if you know of any events that should be added to the speed event calendar.

DATE, EVENT, CITY, DETAILS
April 26- Minto Run For Reach, Ottawa
May 9- Trillium Run, Mount Forest, TBC
May 10- RSO #1, Toronto, TBC
May 17- Marathon Rollerblade, Montreal
May 30-31- RSO Provincials, Harriston, TBC
June 6-7- Montreal 24 Hours, Montreal
June 14- RSO #2 Guelph, TBC
July 1st- Canada Day Marathon, Cambridge
July 3-5, 6 rain-date- RSC Nationals, Guelph, TBC
July 11-12- RSC Roller Figure Nationals, Oshawa
July 12- AGM, RSC Special General Meeting & AGM, Oshawa
July 19- RSO #3, Ottawa, TBC
August 2- RSO #4, Harriston, TBC
September 6- Ottawa Inline Skating Festival, Ottawa
September 16-27- World Speed Championships, Haining, China
October 10-16- Pan American Championships, Aguascalientes, Mexico

RIP Mom Chaplin

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This is a short message to say to those of you who knew Mom Chaplin, of the Chaplin Family in London, Ontario, who were involved in Roller Skating for many years in that city, has passed away.

Mrs. Chaplin passed away in London, Ontario, last Sunday morning. She was cremated and there will be a Memorial Service this Saturday

Westview Funeral Chapel
709 Wonderland Rd North
London Ontario
N6H 4L1

Visitation at 10am
Memorial service at 11am

The Chaplin family promoted Roller Skating from the early sixties out of the London arena- the London Skateland on Dundas Street east of Clarke Road and another roller rink located on First Street. Doug continues the family tradition by running the roller skating sessions and lessons at the North London Optimists Community Centre.

Sincere sympathy is extended to her son Doug Chaplin, relatives, and friends.

World OutGames

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The 2009 World OutGames are taking place in Copenhagen from July 25th to August 2nd.

My name is Ryan and I am a Business Development Manager with the leading provider of sports group travel, Flight Centre Business Travel. I have been working with Team Vancouver, in arranging travel to the World Outgames in Copenhagen . I would like to extend this offer to you and the teams interested in traveling to the 2009 World Outgames. We specialize in helping groups get to there destination and special events. The reason why Team Vancouver has chosen us as there travel partner is because of the services we are offering which will allow the participants to have a stress free experience to and from the games. The way we ensure this happens is by offering a 24 hour worldwide service line in addition to many other services.

I would like to discuss this further with you, and will be in touch tomorrow at 1pm est., should you have any questions before that please donʼt hesitate to contact me at 604-374-2200.

Results & Pictures- Scooter’s Indoor Speed Club Invitational #2

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The Scooter’s Indoor Speed Club Invitational #2 was held yesterday at the Scooter’s Indoor Roller Palace in Mississauga. Despite a small turn-out, each race was well contested. Thank you to everyone who volunteered to help time and run the event. It can’t happen without you.

Click on the following for more; Results & Pictures- Scooter’s Indoor Speed Club Invitational #2.

Freestyle World Cup In Las Palmas De Gran Canaria, Spain

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The Skate Club Las Palmas Patina has the pleasure of announcing the celebration of the first stage of the Freestyle World Cup Las Palmas 2009 which will take place on the 16th and 17th May in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, the capital of Gran Canaria, Spain.

Fans of this style will have the opportunity to get to know and also compete with the best skaters from this discipline at a world level. The websites www.ifsasport.org and www.laspalmaspatina.es feature detailed information about transportion, accommodations, and more information of interest that will be continually updated.

The event will be completely free for the public who want to enjoy an unedited show in the Canary Islands. Everybody is invited. Don’t forget your swimming costumes, sun cream and sunglasses for the occasion.

Report & Picutres- Ottawa Inline Invitational #2

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The Ottawa Inline Invitational #2 was held yesterday in Gatineau. Cor Beattie shared pictures of the event as well as a report of the racing action.

Not to be undone, speedster Xavier Charon dragged his parents to Ottawa as well and let me assure you this little guy can skate!  Coming in 2nd in his semi final race (against adults) and 3rd in the finals was no laughing matter.  The improvements are obvious.  In another year, this kid is going to my main competition.  Uh oh.


Xavier Charron- photo from cor1000