tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6963698679253809665Fri, 08 Jul 2011 10:29:23 +0000videomembershipcalendarvenuesinterviewphotorace reportsnewsscheduletrainingspecial eventLatest Club News from Speed Skaterz - Eltham, Victoria, Australia - want to learn to Speed Skate? Check out www.speedskaterz.comhttp://speedskaterz.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.com (Pure Skating News)Blogger43125-37.720861145.139365tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6963698679253809665.post-2453507893816835493Fri, 19 Mar 2010 05:50:00 +00002010-03-19T16:55:49.896+11:00newsBecome a fan of Speed Skaterz on facebook for updates on Club activities, competitions, photos and eventsClick here or search for 'Speed Skaterz' on Facebookhttp://speedskaterz.blogspot.com/2010/03/speed-skaterz-eltham-now-on-facebook.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Pure Skating News)<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/SpeedSkaterzEltham/~4/Aufl1mOXs_Y" height="1" width="1"/>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6963698679253809665.post-1604251967707133651Tue, 16 Mar 2010 05:21:00 +00002010-03-16T16:31:25.055+11:00newstrainingMonday night @ Skaterz saw 6 new Club Members make the move from Intermediate to Advanced speed training2010 Club President Dale Peters, sons Dean & Jason, as well as Robin, Sarah (and Lloyd, who couldn't make it Monday night) have all made their way to Advanced speed - joining a group that includes State, National and World Championship medallists training on Monday & Wednesday nights @ Skaterz http://speedskaterz.blogspot.com/2010/03/six-new-skaters-move-into-advanced.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Pure Skating News)<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/SpeedSkaterzEltham/~4/N5hZZffUYcc" height="1" width="1"/>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6963698679253809665.post-6437313510921138553Wed, 23 Dec 2009 01:35:00 +00002009-12-23T12:47:01.436+11:00trainingPictures from Summer outdoor practice as some of the team make the most of some warm nights Brandon, Angie, Lauren, John, Armstrong, Mick, Jai and Andy With a typical GB summer sunset in the background......and squinting into the sunTo get in on summer outdoor training, or any of the Speed Skaterz practice sessions, you can always check the Club Calendar.http://speedskaterz.blogspot.com/2009/12/summer-outdoor-practice.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Pure Skating News)<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/SpeedSkaterzEltham/~4/GxGkPpYOAwU" height="1" width="1"/>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6963698679253809665.post-1704049817008408538Mon, 16 Nov 2009 01:46:00 +00002009-11-16T13:07:08.963+11:00race reportsA comeback? Speed Skaterz Liam Garriga returned to the track on Sunday in winning form, and took a convincing win in the Lilydale Round Robin Being on the winning team in 5 out of 6 rounds saw Liam Garriga make an almost-perfect run in Sunday's Round Robin Relay meeting.36 skaters from all Melbourne clubs descended on Lilydale rink for Sunday's November Round Robin, with numbers up again from thehttp://speedskaterz.blogspot.com/2009/11/liam-garriga-wins-round-robin-relay.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Pure Skating News)<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/SpeedSkaterzEltham/~4/ETD3G80hQ-4" height="1" width="1"/>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6963698679253809665.post-4228486081669885585Fri, 13 Nov 2009 06:50:00 +00002009-11-13T17:55:10.654+11:00special eventWhat: Club Annual General Meeting & End-of-Year DinnerWhen: Saturday, November 14 from 5:15pmWhere: AGM @ Skaterz Eltham, Dinner @ La Porchetta, GreensboroughThe Club Annual General Meeting is on this Saturday evening. The one meeting of the year where ALL club members are encouraged to attend, to share in the Club's end-of-year reports, to thank the Committee Members who have volunteered their http://speedskaterz.blogspot.com/2009/11/club-agm-and-dinner-sat-14-november.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Pure Skating News)<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/SpeedSkaterzEltham/~4/MW-Vm8rJxY4" height="1" width="1"/>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6963698679253809665.post-4405557447315903550Thu, 05 Nov 2009 02:56:00 +00002009-11-05T14:08:29.439+11:00race reportsSaturday outdoor, Sunday indoor, Monday off and Tuesday outdoor made for a big weekend of racing across the Cup Day long weekend for the Speed Skaterz clubWeather was perfect, with a hot and sunny day on Saturday for the outdoor, and another warm (if windy) and dry day for Tuesday's outdoor - Victorian skaters got to make their own preview of how they would like to see themselves performing at http://speedskaterz.blogspot.com/2009/11/big-southern-cross-racing-weekend.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Pure Skating News)<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/SpeedSkaterzEltham/~4/Yo4qUpkTonM" height="1" width="1"/>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6963698679253809665.post-1441856535702701245Sun, 18 Oct 2009 06:00:00 +00002009-11-13T17:50:03.990+11:00newstrainingOffskate Training has started. Something 'new' for 2009/10 and a session to help all Club skaters improve their specific strength and conditioning for the summer's racing.Twilight offskate training sessionsOffskate Training comprises exercises and routines designed to improve the power, speed, agility, flexibility, and coordination of speed skaters. Get into the offskate routine and you will http://speedskaterz.blogspot.com/2009/10/offskate-training-starts.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Pure Skating News)<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/SpeedSkaterzEltham/~4/7V6iHZ-t544" height="1" width="1"/>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6963698679253809665.post-1943029405574498884Thu, 15 Oct 2009 00:40:00 +00002009-10-15T11:59:39.637+11:00newsIt has been awhile since we had Dan Greig back at training in Eltham. He has based himself in Holland for most of the past year to do some longtrack ice speedskating and try to get a skate at the 2010 Olympic Winter Games.After two top-15 finishes in his first Senior World Championships in China (Dan was 2x Junior World Champion of the Road 200m in 2007 & 2008), he got to spend 10 days at home inhttp://speedskaterz.blogspot.com/2009/10/daniel-greig-back-to-europe.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Pure Skating News)<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/SpeedSkaterzEltham/~4/ICe7yCzj0mk" height="1" width="1"/>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6963698679253809665.post-8764759700778450886Sat, 13 Jun 2009 00:10:00 +00002009-06-13T10:24:36.215+10:00calendarspecial eventSkate Victoria has released details for the 2009 Southern Cross Speed Skating competition. Dates: Sat 31 Oct, Sun 01 Nov, and Tue 03 NovVenue: Dandenong Showgrounds, Greaves Reserve, DandenongDivisions: Ability-based (Senior A, B, C and Junior A, B, C), M/F mixedProgram: SAT - Road, SUN - Indoor, TUE - RoadEvents: Nationals races, plus Elimination, Handicap, Team-TT, Mixed RelaySanction: Downloadhttp://speedskaterz.blogspot.com/2009/06/2009-southern-cross-speed-skating.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Pure Skating News)<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/SpeedSkaterzEltham/~4/qcjKKeAmWeM" height="1" width="1"/>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6963698679253809665.post-4749164319522742570Fri, 12 Jun 2009 03:29:00 +00002009-06-12T13:38:49.671+10:00membershipNew and renewing Members should note that Club & Skate Australia memberships are due on June 30. SpeedSkaterz is taking membership applications now.We last had a 6-month seasonal membership to bring our membership period into line with the financial year. Now, annual membership (for the period July 1, 2009 - June 30, 2010) is due, with the Club accepting membership applications.Existing Club http://speedskaterz.blogspot.com/2009/06/2009-10-speed-memberships-due-june-30.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Pure Skating News)<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/SpeedSkaterzEltham/~4/jOxwA-y3D0M" height="1" width="1"/>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6963698679253809665.post-7989354094319912173Sun, 24 May 2009 01:54:00 +00002009-05-24T12:18:45.427+10:00special eventLast night's (Sat, May 23) Super Saturday Night fundraiser skate @ Skaterz Eltham was a great night for the club and well-supported by skaters from across the State... A big thanks to everyone who came along (including those from other Melbourne skating clubs) to support the Club at this event, and particularly those who gave their time, services and products toward making the night possible:http://speedskaterz.blogspot.com/2009/05/night-skate-success.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Pure Skating News)<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/SpeedSkaterzEltham/~4/X2bkMeku1hU" height="1" width="1"/>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6963698679253809665.post-2988516743731209303Thu, 07 May 2009 02:09:00 +00002009-05-07T12:13:02.674+10:00videoFantastic inline speed skating footage taken by Wichert Hoekert at the Netherlands World on Wheels events... This is exactly the kind of production we need to be putting out there to show people just how exciting our sport really is.Hard to watch this video and not want to go straight out and skate!http://speedskaterz.blogspot.com/2009/05/awesome-speed-skating-video.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Pure Skating News)<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/SpeedSkaterzEltham/~4/zm6Wn-uuz3c" height="1" width="1"/>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6963698679253809665.post-5322518763498795094Thu, 09 Apr 2009 06:54:00 +00002009-04-09T17:27:33.131+10:00special eventTell your friends, get your tickets, and don't miss this night! 'Super Saturday Night' is on again, presented by Speed Skaterz Eltham... Saturday May 236:30-10pmSkaterz Eltham27 Susan St. | Tel. 9439 6566 | Melway Map 21H7)Pre-Sale Tickets are available for $10, or Tickets at the Door for $15.Games, Prizes, Raffles, Give-aways, Speed Skating Demos, Latest Music, Inline Hockey Demos... this is http://speedskaterz.blogspot.com/2009/04/super-saturday-night.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Pure Skating News)<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/SpeedSkaterzEltham/~4/7UtNJ_yAzLI" height="1" width="1"/>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6963698679253809665.post-8543431227647752664Sat, 04 Apr 2009 03:43:00 +00002009-04-09T18:21:05.665+10:00interviewRenowned skating coach and personality Renee Hildebrand, coach of Team Florida (USA) including Joey Mantia & Brittany BoweSkeelerTV in Belgium interviewed Renee Hildebrand in February while she was in Leeuven, Belgium running a coaching clinic.Renee talks quite frankly about the importance of technique for all levels of speed skater, and the role of the coach in skater development. Renee http://speedskaterz.blogspot.com/2009/04/renee-hildebrand-coaching-interview.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Pure Skating News)<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/SpeedSkaterzEltham/~4/aRyWrkBzbK0" height="1" width="1"/>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6963698679253809665.post-5128548334927639264Mon, 16 Feb 2009 05:32:00 +00002009-02-16T16:59:26.685+11:00race reportsSunday, Feb 15 at Frankston/Peninsula was the scene of another feverish 2 hours of relay action - where Speed Skaterz' Andy Finster won a tightly-contested overall by just 0.1 pointAbove: Round-by-Round Skater Points and Overall Placings[Click Image to Enlarge]With numbers almost doubling since the last Round Robin meeting at Lilydale, Sunday's Round Robin needed 2 relay events per round to http://speedskaterz.blogspot.com/2009/02/finster-wins-round-robin-relay-2.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Pure Skating News)<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/SpeedSkaterzEltham/~4/b979g7ToZXA" height="1" width="1"/>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6963698679253809665.post-2117385647103111591Wed, 28 Jan 2009 22:16:00 +00002009-01-29T10:42:19.095+11:00Eltham Speed Skaterz team members, as part of a relatively small and select Victorian state team, take 2nd overall at National ChampionshipsJanuary 11-18, 2009 - Brisbane, QLD - ResultsSpeed Skaterz' Liam Garriga in Big-V Blue sets up for a trademark lunge at the finish lineWhat a performance from Victoria! 2nd overall is a great result considering the size of the select team Victoria sent to http://speedskaterz.blogspot.com/2009/01/national-championships-success-for.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Pure Skating News)<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/SpeedSkaterzEltham/~4/9urN8D2MvQw" height="1" width="1"/>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6963698679253809665.post-8341876841185318759Tue, 09 Dec 2008 04:52:00 +00002008-12-23T21:29:36.667+11:00venuesNundah Criterium Track: 118 Hedley Avenue, Nundah QLDThe road course or circuit for the 2009 Nationals is pictured below, complete with annotations on the venue (parking, toilets, shelter) and the track itself (finish line, and grades - it's not all flat).The circuit is fairly smooth, consistent asphalt and unless you are at particularly high speed the skating line is almost a gradual curve http://speedskaterz.blogspot.com/2008/12/road-course-for-2009-australian-speed.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Pure Skating News)<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/SpeedSkaterzEltham/~4/vevkgowFj_I" height="1" width="1"/>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6963698679253809665.post-7004527553539398244Thu, 27 Nov 2008 04:22:00 +00002008-11-27T15:40:39.686+11:00State Championships commence this weekend, Nov 29-30Time to decide the State Age Champions for 2008 and see Victoria's best skaters try to put down their best times ahead of the Nationals in QLD - just 6 short weeks away.Skaters make sure you take note of the start times, and supporters - if you haven't come along to some racing recently, make this weekend's State Championships your next http://speedskaterz.blogspot.com/2008/11/victorian-state-speed-skating.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Pure Skating News)<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/SpeedSkaterzEltham/~4/51po0hDTdGU" height="1" width="1"/>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6963698679253809665.post-8511627791401471116Thu, 20 Nov 2008 00:50:00 +00002008-11-20T12:23:25.745+11:00Recently on the 3AW Breakfast Show, hosts Ross Stevenson & John Burns discussed the short-listed sports vying for inclusion into the Olympic GamesSeven sports, bidding for two places on the Olympic Games programme, made their pitch to the International Olympic Committee (IOC) on Saturday 15 November hoping to make the cut next year. Karate, golf, squash, rugby, roller sports, baseball and http://speedskaterz.blogspot.com/2008/11/3aw-talks-roller-for-olympics.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Pure Skating News)<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/SpeedSkaterzEltham/~4/08tZJgX28iY" height="1" width="1"/>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6963698679253809665.post-6506891134164445615Mon, 17 Nov 2008 13:47:00 +00002008-11-18T00:52:39.668+11:001.5 hours, 8 relays, every team imaginable...As a surprise for all that attended, GP#9 at Lilydale was a Round Robin Relay. In the 1.5 hours of competition, 16 skaters took part in a whirlwind 8 relays each. All relays were run over 24 laps, with just 5 minutes between events for the race results, leaderboard update and next round teams to be announced.Speed Skaterz Andy Finster finally prevailedhttp://speedskaterz.blogspot.com/2008/11/gp9-lilydale-round-robin-relay.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Pure Skating News)<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/SpeedSkaterzEltham/~4/d3vMrc8kI78" height="1" width="1"/>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6963698679253809665.post-2101739737129262997Tue, 11 Nov 2008 07:31:00 +00002009-06-13T10:05:38.996+10:00membershipRead the information on this page, then print and fill BOTH of the:SkateVIC Membership Form, andClub Membership Formand drop them in to a Committee Member at practiceMembership InformationAnnually, members select a Skate Australia Membership Level (below) based on the level of competitive participation they wish, and then apply for Skate Australia membership and Club Membership at the same http://speedskaterz.blogspot.com/2008/11/joining.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Pure Skating News)<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/SpeedSkaterzEltham/~4/GX0WtF984Zo" height="1" width="1"/>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6963698679253809665.post-7282053839627739184Tue, 11 Nov 2008 04:03:00 +00002008-11-11T15:59:12.479+11:00Take on a challenging and rewarding role within a fast-paced, exciting sportSpeed Officiating has offered a pathway to greater involvement for many parents, friends and fans of the sport, and retired athletes. Officials are accredited in ascending levels 1 through 3, with 8 officials worldwide selected annually to attend and referee the World Speed Skating Championships.Speed Officials throughouthttp://speedskaterz.blogspot.com/2008/11/speed-skating-officials.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Pure Skating News)<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/SpeedSkaterzEltham/~4/mapHfjpv7Zk" height="1" width="1"/>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6963698679253809665.post-6766013133436170240Tue, 11 Nov 2008 01:40:00 +00002008-11-12T08:56:12.374+11:00Coaching at Speed Skaterz Eltham is provided by some of Australia's leading skaters and long-time members of the Club - accredited Coaches who pass on their knowledge and experience to skaters of all levels:Mick ByrneCoaching: Advanced SpeedMick returned to Australia and coaching Advanced Speed at Speed Skaterz after six years in Europe with the World Inline Cup and Dutch World on Wheels http://speedskaterz.blogspot.com/2008/11/coaches.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Pure Skating News)<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/SpeedSkaterzEltham/~4/uD6n5H6Zggo" height="1" width="1"/>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6963698679253809665.post-8873128546807735131Sat, 01 Nov 2008 01:58:00 +00002008-11-26T08:36:19.219+11:00You don't have to be a Member of Speed Skaterz to practice and train with the Club. Learn-to-Skate, Beginner Speed, and Intermediate Speed classes are open to everyone who wants to learn - you don't have to be a Club Member yet to take part. The Skater Progression Plan applies to skaters moving through this program.Advanced Speed classes are closed sessions, available to Speed Skaterz Club http://speedskaterz.blogspot.com/2008/11/open-training.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Pure Skating News)<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/SpeedSkaterzEltham/~4/2OQr-tSHUtw" height="1" width="1"/>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6963698679253809665.post-3446356860635314541Thu, 17 Jul 2008 05:00:00 +00002010-03-29T11:21:51.512+11:00trainingcalendarscheduleTimes & Venues - a rolling forecast of Advanced Speed TrainingAlways check this page for updates.- Sessions marked with an asterisk (*) should be confirmed with the Coach.- Advanced Speed Training is open to Speed Skaterz Club Members only.- All non-members need the Coaches approval before attending. NOTE:These are ADVANCED SPEED Sessions (refer to the Skater Progression Plan).You must be a http://speedskaterz.blogspot.com/2008/07/advanced-speed-training.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Pure Skating News)<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/SpeedSkaterzEltham/~4/wnO4aSAWtrw" height="1" width="1"/>