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*** 2006 PAST EVENTS & LOCAL RACES ***

FRIDAY Nite Roll! visit the new site: SLC FRI NITE ROLL

WEST JORDAN Break Free Skate 5K Inline Race n' Roll RESULTS  are IN SAT, SEPT 23, 2006

"TRASH DAY!" SLC Jordan River Path CLEAN-UP SAT, SEPT 16, 2006 8am-12noon

SEASON Kick-Off FUN ROLL & BBQ. Start the Grill! DATE:  TBA

DRAPER DAYS RESULTS  are IN 5K Inline Race SAT, JULY 22, 2006

2007 trip! 74 mile Skate Tour Coeur d'Alene Idaho JULY 4-JULY 8 2006

Get Rolling, Salt Lake City!!  The Fri Nite Roll has a new blogspot!! Visit the BLOG SPOT site for more details on the SLC Fri Nite Skate.  This is an adult social skate, youths are welcome with parental supervision.  This skate is for experienced skaters. Helmets Required.

GO TO SLC FRI NITE ROLL

** All SKATERS SKATE AT THEIR OWN RISK.**

Important Disclaimer Note: The Friday Night Skates are informal skaters' get-togethers and are not sponsored by Skatenow, SLIC, or any of its members/affiliates. SkateNow and those SLIC skaters who generously volunteer to lead and/or map out skate routes assume no liability for any accidents, injury, or deaths, or any dangerous or illegal behavior of the participants on the skate.

Uncertain of your stopping or skating skills? Contact SKATENOW for a lesson on Basic Inline Instruction.  SkateNow can get you rolling safely!

Meeting Time: 7:45pm-ish, Skate starts at 8pm
Location: North Entrance to Liberty Park (600 East & 900 South).  
Parking: Liberty Park, north side. (Enter 600 East & 900 South).
WEATHER: Rainy weather = No Skating, event cancelled.   Dry weather = Yes, Skating!

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** WEST JORDAN, UTAH:  Break Free Skate:  5K race n' roll **

The Race to End Domestic Violence.
SATURDAY, SEPT 23, 2006:  8:00am

INLINE SKATING EVENT!  "BREAK FREE 5K SKATE"  Thanks to the 32 skaters, SkateNow, the Salt City Roller Derby Team, and the City of West Jordan for another sucessful skating event. Proceeds from the event go towards helping put a stop to domestic violence, a fundraiser for the West Jordan Victim Assistance Program. 

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 23rd: Sure we all wish we were back at home in the comfort of our cozy thermal jammies.  Cold temps aside,  32 brave skaters came out to enjoy the event.  The dark morning skies of 6:30 am over West Jordan started with a chilly Utah 38º 's, (Q: hmmm, should I wax the skis or go skate?  A: SKATE!!!)  Skies were crips n' clear by 8:00am, and as soon as the sun popped over the Wasatch front things began to warm up fast.  Skaters arrived smartly dressed for the occassion, in thermal digs, including: mittens, hats, fleeces, or anything to keep 'em warm out on the 5K course.

The race started at 8:00am promptly, with Uel Achulette, Eva Rodansky, Eric Lineback, and Inacio Lopez busting off the line and teaming up through the entire course, with skaters in hot persuit.  From my vantage point (as course sweeper) I could see they were still sticking together when they passed us by just south of the start point.  Either they were frozen in place and too cold to make a break away, or keeping warm in the comfort of the pace line.   Inside the park loop road things got a little interesting, skaters had to get creative as they dodged thru runners standing in line for registration that crossed the loop road (oops), followed by veering around a few trucks that were on the course, making passing an challenging experience. Hey, these guys are pro's and, no worries everyone made it saefy thru the unexpected obstacles.   A few skaters took a wrong turn inside the loop road, while others sought out waht seemed to be the never ending finish line...was it here?.... here?...okay, here it is!   Granted the 5K course was a few 10th's or so longer than the normal 5K(3.1 miles), so skaters times were longer as result.  All in all everyone made it to the finish safely and had more fun that a barrel of monkeys tubing down the icey slopes of the wasatch. 

A special thanks to the City of West Jordan, Victims Assistance Program, and West Jordan City Motor Patrol for their support of the skating event, and their gracious help in making this event happen.  And, many more thanks to our event Sponsors:  RAPs, BONE's Bearings, and Mogema Sports for their kind donation of raffle items. 

And, a meg- thanks to you, the skaters, for continued support of our sport, your sport. Keep rolling!

See you skating next year in West Jordan!

Kimberly & Eric Kraan
    owner's SkateNow, llc

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WEST JODARN INLINE RACE:  5K 

SEPT 23, 2006 RESULTS

WOMEN's

Overall Place	TIME	BIB #	Last	First	Age	Category	Div Place
4	11:11:94	66	Rodansky	Eva	20-29	F	1
11	15:18:44	69	Kutsulis	Amy	30-39	F	1
13	15:44:03	93	Molloy	Sarah	20-29	F	2
17	21:57:15	95	Palmer	Jaime	20-29	F	3
18	23:27:47	96	Bloomquist	Jenny	20-29	F	4
19	24:03:29	78	Frost	Carlys	40-49	F	1
21	24:11:38	83	Cereska	Teresa	30-39	F	2
22	26:14:40	84	Okamura	Annemieke	30-39	F	3
20	24:09:76	77	Leasure	Kendyl	20-29	F	5
23	35:13:96	93	Jack	Lisa	30-39	F	4
24	DNF	87	Heise	Brittany	20-29	F	6
29	DNS	72	Foley	Sarah	20-29	F
31	DNS	81	Hurtado	Amanda	20-29	F
32	DNS	76	Samuelsen	Janasea	20-29	F

MEN's

Overall Place	TIME	BIB #	Last	First	Age	Category	Div Place
1	11:04:58	90	Archulette	Uel-sr	30-39	M	1
2	11:07:79	89	Lineback	Eric	40-49	M	1
3	11:09:08	86	Lopez	Inacio	30-39	M	2
5	12:01:82	82	Fogdall	Kirk	30-39	M	3
6	12:14:16	70	Garton	Greg	50-59	M	1
7	12:36:78	88	Olsen	Austin	11-19	M	1
8	13:03:34	94	Green	Mark	20-29	M	1
9	13:44:38	85	Mutter	Tom	40-49	M	2
10	15:05:93	79	Johnson	Steve	30-39	M	4
12	15:41:69	68	Atkinson	Kevin	20-29	M	2
14	16:36:23	91	Archulette	Uel -jr	11-19	M	2
15	16:44:83	73	Miner	Shane	11-19	M	3
16	19:17:05	97	Steel	John	30-39	M	4
26	DNF	80	Johnson	Eric	11-19	M	4
25	DNF	67	Cowan	Jamie	50-59	M	2
27	DNS	71	Foley	David	20-29	M
30	DNS	75	Hytry	Sean	30-39	M
28	DNS	74	O'Hara	Terrance	40-49	M

DNF = Did not finish
DNS = Did not start

Race Results: If you notice and discretions with times, placement, etc., please contact SkateNow.  Afterall, we are only human.  Also, if you were not present to receive your award division medal, or you registered, but were unable to attend, you may still pickup a t-shirt by contacting SkateNow.  We also still have t-shirts and medals for many of the Draper race skaters, be sure to collect those as well.  Enjoy the pics.

		Thank you everyone for a fun-filled day of skating. Please contact SkateNow if you would like large format copies of any of the pics posted here. Your race host,       Eric & Kim Kraan

....and, the fun continued Saturday afternoon with:

** Kid's Skate & Skate Demo's **

Kid's just wanna have fun!! Big and little kid's alike tested their skating skills in competition.  The afternoon was delightfully warm and sunny, and led way to lots of fun skating games and some cool prizes (thank you, Steve)! The youngest of speedskaters, 2-1/ yr old Ethan, stole the show, presenting the best crab-walk on skates.

Thank you, and See you Skating in West Jordan 2007!

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** PARK CITY SHORT TRACK ** Ice, Ice Baby!

Don't miss the first short track ice speedskating competition for the season to be held at the new Park City Ice Arena, in Park City, Utah.  Fast Ice  =  Fast Skaters!

Date & Time: Saturday, September 30, starting at 3:00 p.m. 

 

Novice Category for all First Year skaters.

 

Medals  awarded to all age classifications and novice class.
Registration forms will be available at the Park City Ice Arena and Utah Olympic Oval.

3:00pm - 3:15pm  Warm-up
3:15pm - RaceBegin
5:00pm -  Awards Ceromony.

Contact Park City Speedskating Club event organizer David Harris for more event details:  davidharris10@earthlink.net

Park City Speedskating Club
P.O. Box 1480
600 Gillmor Way
Park City, UT 84060

(435) 658-4311

After the race, grab yourself some grub then bust a move down to the Salt Lake valley
to catch even more skating action that evening with the Salt City Derby Girls!!

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** SALT CITY DERBY GIRLS  **
Saturday, Sept 30th: 7:00pm

"Sisters of No Mercy"  vs "Leave it To Cleavers" - derby skate event

Not too miss, and Not for the Whimpy!!  Come out and support roller sports, and the official Salt Lake City, UT all female Flat Track Roller Derby League. This event promises to keep you on the edge of your seat with excitement! 
EVENT INFO:
Doors open on September 30th at 7PM
Location:  Utah Olympic Oval [map it]
5662 S 4800 W SLC
Bout starts at 8PM

Tickets $10 Online, or $15 at the door (cash only)

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        * TRASH DAY - Let's Clean Up our Pathways" **

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         ** MIDVALE, UTAH:  CINCO de MAYO FESTIVAL" **

                           SATURDAY, MAY 6th, 2006
                               MUCHO GRACIAS to our skating freinds who came out to support Team Mexico!!

WEB LINK:  MIDVALE CINCO de MAYO

See you next Year!

SUMMER ROAD TRIP 2006:     JULY 2006

    74 miles of  Rail Trail Skating Pleasure in Coeur d'Alene, Idaho

 

TRIP DETAILS: The trip involves a total of 74 miles of skating over 3 day, averaging 25 - 50 miles of skating per day, with  rest stops, photo oportunities, and water breaks along the way. Overnight stays will include motels with ammenities. We will be meeting up with skaters from other areas of the country.  Participants in this skate tour should be in good physical condition, be experienced skaters, and have strong skating skills: including basic skating strides, turning, and stopping, and be comfortable with grades (slight downhills). Skaters must be able to skate a minimum of 25 miles per day.  Cyclist are welcome to join skaters. Helmets are required for all skaters participating in any SkateNow organized activities.  Other protective gear recommended.  This skate tour is an informal skating get together, whereas skaters will assume full responsibility for their own costs for lodging, meals, transportation, incidentals, etc.   

LODGING: Skaters will stay in nearby hotels with access to trail head in Kellogg, ID. Rooms are still available at any of the following places.

AREA LODGING:

MORNING STAR LODGE:  Studios, 1 Bdrm units, 2 Bdrm units.
                            These are condos located right along the pathway.

Baymont:  1-208-783-1234 / 800-785-5443
http://www.baymontinns.com/lq/properties/propertyProfile.do?ident=LQ4634&propId=4634
Near Gondola

River Walk Condos:    1-800-435-2588
http://www.kelloggvacationhomes.com/homes/riverwalk.html
1/2 mile from Gondola.

Silver Ridge Mt Lodge: 
http://www.kelloggvacationhomes.com/homes/silverridge.html 

Silverhorn Motor Inn & Restaurant: 208-783-1151 (pet friendly place)
www.silverhornmotorinn.com

Trail Motel: 208-784-1161
Located only 1/2 mile from Silver Mountain's Gondola Village

TRANSPORTATION:  Airfare or other transportation are to be arranged individually by particiapnts.  Drive distrance from the  Salt Lake area is aprroximately 714 miles(approx 10 hours driving), all highway.  Those who carpool to share on gasoline, expenses, etc. are on their own to coordinate themselves.  For air travelers, fly into Spokane, WA - approximaltey a 1 hour drive east to Kellogg. You will need to secure transportation from the airport to Kellogg, ID.

SKATE SCHEDULE:
June 30 - July 4, 2006

WEATHER:  Link:  WEATHER KELLOGG    Last season weather ranged from mid to high 70's, with mostly sunny skies.  We cannot guarentee a repeat of last years perfect weather.  In event of change of weather conditions, please be prepared.  Pack accordingly.  As an alternate activity, we will plan to do some hiking on Silver Mtn when skating is prohibited by weather. 

OTHER STUFF TO DO IN IDAHO:  Hiking, Cycling, Fly Fishing, Camping, Golfing.....you name it! 

MORE TRAIL and AREA INFO:

General Information Links:

http://www.skatejourneys.com/index.php?option=com_zoom&Itemid=56&catid=26

http://friendsofcdatrails.org/CdA_Trail/index.html

http://www.cdapress.com/articles/2004/06/07/news/news01.txt

2 more very good links:  

http://www.idahoparks.org/pdf/TrailCDAweb.pdf

http://friendsofcdatrails.org/our_map.html

** All PARTICIPATS ASSUME THEIR OWN RISK.**

Disclaimer: This event is considered an informal skaters' get-together and is not sponsored or paid for by Skatenow, or any of its members/affiliates. SkateNow skaters, who generously volunteer to organize and coordinate this trip (lodging, transportation, route planning, etc.), assume no risk or general liability for any accidents, injury, losses, or death of the participants who choose to particiapte on this skate tour.  Skaters assume full repsonsibilty for themselves getting to and from the event location and while  participating in this event.


JULY 2006 IDAHO TRIP  REPORT:

Hi All! 

Whew!! ....74 miles just begging you to go the distance!!

It was an awesome trip, as usual....the weather got a bit hot (low 90's).....okay, okay, we cannot say Doug did not warn us, but local focast said otherwise (until we realized they took readings at 7,000'!!). We averaged 25-50 miles per day on the trail, covering all 74 miles, and then some!! We met up with skaters from Salt Lake, Tucson, Seattle, Portland, Van couver, and other points (there were about 30-35 skaters between the groups) Most skated, some cycled, others did the combo skate-cycle thing and mixed it up...with scenery too awsome to describe! Fruit smoothie stops in the quaint little mining town of Harrission, located along the trail, hit the spot in 89 degree temps! Saw a few moose, bald eagles, and religously did bbq's and hot tubbing every night....yeah, good times!!

Florence & Michael (from Tucson) challenged the afternoon heat and took the gondola up to the top of the local ski resort and did a bit of hiking - even at 6,700' the temps were still hot in late afternoon. The Silver Mtn. Resort (where we stayed) was really nice, very reasonable, and even dog freindly!!

Overall, no major injuries or mishaps, a few blisters that skaters worked out by re-heating their boots. Though Doug, unfortunately, did get into it with (presumably)a rock, which took him out of commission temporarily- he is doing fine, and here's to a speedy recovery our skating freind!! And, a huge THANKS for planning things on your end.

Next year we will do the same trip over 4th of July weekend (dates TBA), so skaters plan to grab your skates or bike, or both and come join us!! Its great to skate tour, not having to think about racing and scrambling to make the start line. Nope, here skate-life is geared down....days are relaxed, you get up, enjoy breakfast, then head out to log some miles, and just soak it all in!!

Keep tuned into our skate school web page for updates next season.

 

...the trail goes on forever, and the skating never ends!

Kim & Eric Kraan

  

Here are links to the Idaho skate trip:  
PICS: http://www.flickr.com/photos/ss42k/    (you will see many shots of Vulture boots!)

VIDEOCLIPS: 

http://vids.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=vids.individual&videoid=901282505&n=2 

and

http://vids.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=vids.individual&videoid=901716329&n=2 

and

http://vids.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=vids.individual&videoid=890962542&n=2 

and

http://vids.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=vids.individual&videoid=904722776&n=2

For more info contact: skatenow@att.net

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**NEWS!! "HEY SALT LAKE, ARE YOU READY to SKATE a MARATHON "? 

You've got 26 MILES to ROLL, BABY!  
We need you to make this event happen!!  Please call, write, or email us with your support.  

Okay, you've skated a few 5K's, but what's next you ask??  How about 26 miles of inline skating through streets of Salt Lake?  We're planning inline events and we need your help and feedback. If you are up for the miles contact us at Skatenow and let us know.  If you like the short stuff, please let us know that, too. We're going the distance to put skating in SLC on the map!  

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**NEWS!! "LEARN to SKATE like the PRO's with the PRO's!"  

BREAKAWAY SKATE Inline Clinic.

ENROLLMENT IS LIMITED - RESERVE YOUR SPOT NOW!

We will bring you the very BEST Speedskating has to offer, the legendary Barry Publow, author of "Speed on Skates".  Barry will conduct a special 2 - 1/2 Day Breakaway Skate Clinic.  This one-time inline clinic is custom designed for skaters of all levels of ability: from novice to speedskaters alike looking to improve their skating skills.  The clinic is open to both inline and ice skaters, and will provide skating technique concepts which will benefit skaters of both disciplines to fine-tune their skating skills, including  hours of personal instruction, technical sessions, and video analysis. If you are interested in participating in the clinic, please contact SkateNow to reserve your spot.  Specific Dates and Times for either summer 2007 will be announced once we have commitment of participants, however, the clinic will be limited in size. Let us know as soon as possible if you are interested in enrolling.  Financial commitment of $50.00 (non-refundable) is required to hold a spot in this clinic.

The clinic will be held over a single weekend: including a Friday evening, and from 9-4pm on both Saturday and Sunday. Cost will be approximately $150 per particpant, includes electronic clinic workbook, t-shirt, nice discounts on Bont products, and discounted copies of Barry's book 'Speed on Skates'.   

** We need a minimum of 15 skaters to conduct the clinic.  If you are interested, please contact SkateNow.

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