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LSST CLUB RACE 20 APRIL 2008 |
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Wednesday, 23-Apr-2008
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On April 20th LondonSkaters Speed Team organised a track race at Tatem Park. The first UK race of the outdoor season, it saw a large number of competitors and spectators, and our club was well-represented on the podium with a win in Category 1 for new member Kimmo Ilmavirta and places for Gavin Pollock (3rd, Cat 1), Peter Carr (3rd, Cat 2) and Edmar Gwiazda (3rd, Cat 3/4 Devils). Despite some uncertainty in the weather forecast the track stayed dry all day and the sun even came out during the second half.
The organisers and club committee would like to thank everyone who offered help and advice both on the day and in the runup to the event. Thanks also to the FISS officials and judges present on the day.
Club race events are free for spectators and cost around a tenner to participate in if you're a FISS member. There are also races open to all skaters called "RAT" races (which are cheaper but shorter) which are open to anyone with skates and a helmet. Check the events list for future races, and see the event discussion on the club forum.
RACE RESULTS
Intercategory races
Category 7: 1st Loren Furber (Cado Motus Racing) 2nd Callum Furber (Cado Motus Racing) 3rd Eleanor Mullins (South Woodham Ferrers).
Category 6: 1st Kieran Shepherd (South Woodham Ferrers) 2nd Samuel Gibb (ERRSA) 3rd Danielle Smith (Cado Motus Racing).
Category 5: 1st Louise Sullivan (South Woodham Ferrers) 2nd Conor Mullins (South Woodham Ferrers) 3rd Aaron Rowswell (South Woodham Ferrers)
Category 4: 1st Michael Roman (Birmingham Wheels) 2nd Alex Bradley (Birmingham Wheels) 3rd Jennifer Wilkes (Birmingham Wheels).
Category 3: 1st David Langlois (Ashbourne) 2nd Alec Robinson (Cado Motus Racing) 3rd Chloe Astle (Cado Motus Racing).
Category 2: 1st Robert Whiting (South Woodham Ferrers) 2nd Daniel Smith (South Woodham Ferrers) 3rd Peter Carr (LSST).
Category 1: 1st Kimmo Ilmavirta (LSST) 2nd James Ashby (Wisbech) 3rd Simon Davis (Birmingham Wheels).
Intercategory races
Category 5, 6 & 7 ‘Devils’ Awards
1st Amy Spence (South Woodham Ferrers) 2nd Kieran Shepherd (South Woodham Ferrers) 3rd Samuel Gibb (ERRSA). Cash prizes were awarded to: Callum Furber, Kieran Shepherd and Amy Spence
Category 3 & 4 ‘Devils’ Awards
Devils 4 & 3: 1st Alec Robinson (Cado Motus Racing) 2nd Vishal Patel (unattached) 3rd Edmar Gwiazda (LSST). Cash prizes were awarded to: Michal Roman, Chloe Astle and Alec Robinson.
Category 1 & 2 ‘Points’ Awards
1st James Ashby (Wisbech) 2nd Kimmo Ilmavirta (LSST) 3rd Gavin Pollock (LSST).1st James Ashby. Cash prizes were awarded to James Ashby and Kimmo Ilmavirta.
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LSST EVENT 20TH APRIL 08 - TATEM PARK |
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Wednesday, 09-Apr-2008
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LSST will be holding a race at Tatem Park, Enfield on Sunday 20th April 08. There will be single category races and special Devils & Points races. The racing starts at 12 noon. Check-in from 11am.
FISS members can enter online at the FISS website. Non-FISS members can join online and register for the event.
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LIM 2008 DATE AND VENUE ANNOUNCEMENT |
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Friday, 30-Nov-2007
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The London Inline Marathon 2008 edition is to be held on 31st August at The Hillingdon Cycle Circuit. Registration will open in early 2008.
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Tuesday, 27-Nov-2007
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LSST Appointed a new Committee at the AGM on 21st November.
The new committee are:
Andy Morgan, James Murray, Natasha Potts, Pamela Cranston and Ray Descombes.
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Wednesday, 18-Apr-2007
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April 15th was the FISS track race organised by the LondonSkaters Speed Team at Tatem Park. Gorgeous weather encouraged a large number of competitors and spectators, and the LSST folk put in a pretty good showing, with medals for Hans Brown (2nd in Category 1), Matt Cardell (1st in Cat 2, racing for Belotti), Fred Houinato (2nd in Cat 2) and Dan Barlow (3rd in Cat 2). Commiserations to Gavin, who was unable to attend through illness.
The organisers wish to offer their thanks to everyoe that helped on the day and bigger thanks to the people that did stuff beforehand, especially Sol for the baking, sarnies and lunches. Thanks also to officials and judges.
Club races are free for spectators and cost around a tenner (often less) to participate in if you're a FISS member. There are also races for non-members - "RAT" races (which are cheaper but shorter) are open to anyone with skates and a helmet. Check the events list for future club races. Discussion (in members-only forum) here
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Sunday, 03-Sep-2006
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Gavin Pollock is away at the World Championships in Anyang, South Korea. The club wishes him the very best of luck, especially after dislocating his shoulder in a training session at the European Championships last month, forcing him to miss out on his signature event, the marathon.
Other members of the Uk team are Vincent Henry, Chris Stafford and Doon.
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Monday, 07-Aug-2006
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LSST member Hans Brown was doubly crowned the 2006 British Marathon Champion and winner of the 2006 London Inline Marathon, held at the Lee Valley Cycle Circuit on Sunday, 6th August, 2006 giving him back to back victories after his win at the Goodwood Roller Marathon the week before. LSST member Peter Carr made it a good day all round for LSST senior men by taking the bronze medal place in the British Championships.
Kay Bettis was crowned ladies veteran champion for the third year running, run for the first time over the full marathon distance.
Other British Marathon Championship awards for team members went to Tanya Gibson, senior ladies bronze, Roger Fretwell and Alistair Johnstone veteran mens silver and bronze respectively. Mathew Cardell-Williams racing in the colours of his other club was award the silver medal in the cadets half marathon. In the ladies half marathon Michaela Hilger took the overall silver medal.
Full results are available on www.londoninlinemarathon.com
More information on the day can be found on the Events section of the forum. The race attracted foreign competitors from France, Germany, Netherlands, Canada, the USA and India, with the marathon being decided on a thrilling final uphill sprint.
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Thursday, 20-Jul-2006
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LSST member Gavin Pollock has been selected for next week's European Championships to represent the UK along with Birmingham Wheels skaters Vincent Henry and Chris Stafford. We would like to wish them all the very best of luck.
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Monday, 14-Nov-2005
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Exciting news! LondonSkaters Speed Team is now sponsored by Star Wheels and ILQ9 bearings, through their association with Experts In Speed. We look forward to a great partnership!
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WINTER TRAINING & SARDINIA |
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Monday, 14-Nov-2005
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Well, after a fantastic season ending for everyone, we're all getting ready for focusing on our technique and improving our skating over the winter. Almost 15 of our team are attending the Experts In Speed Sardinia training camp from the 20-27 Nov. Run by Sebastian Baumgartner (ex Saab-Salomon) and his associates, a few of us have been on his camps previously and had an amazing time. We're looking forward to a week of skating and good food!
Over the winter Mike van Erp is ramping up the number of technique sessions held in Hyde Park (free to members) and we're getting good attendance as everyone is focused on improving for next year!
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