Kathie Fry: Speed Skating Web LogNews, articles and information about speed skating all over the world. Most entries are about inline speed skating, but ice speed skating and quad speed roller skating are also covered.Free Marathon Issue of FaSST Magazine- February 29, 2004 I received the 2004 marathon issue of Fitness and Speed Skating Times Magazine last Friday. It's filled with articles about preparing for and skating a marathon, but the best the thing about it is Lauri Dowling's comprehensive guide to 2004 marathons that begins on page 18. If you are not currently a subscriber you can get one free issue of FaSST magazine by sending email to speedsk8inaol.com.http://www.fasst.com/index.htm Grease or Oil - Which is Better for Bearings- February 28, 2004 FROM OUR FORUM: "Two words of warning on the paste and gel type lubricants. They will last longer and provide longer bearing life, but at a cost of speed. They can also trap dirt and grit in the paste." Read Forum Threadhttp://www.askaboutskating.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=258 World Trade Organization Sanction Affects Skates- February 28, 2004 The World Trade Organization (WTO) has impose trade sanctions against the United States that will affect exported U.S. roller skates, jewelry, and other items. A 5% penalty is being imposed because four years ago the WTO ruled that the exporter tax breaks the U.S. Congress has given to some large corporations are not legal. The penalty will increase by 1 percent per month until the situation is resolved Star Banner Articlehttp://www.starbanner.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20040228/NEWS/202280364/1009/SPORTS Conny's New Bust Line- February 28, 2004 Canadian artist Conny Strub has added three new shirt designs, and several new shirt styles and colors to her clothing line. The added designs include one for speed skaters called FINISH LINE, one for hockey enthusiasts called BLUE LINE, and one for... uh... well... you will just have to look at this design and decide for yourself who it's for. The third design is called BUST LINE! Read Full Articlehttp://www.skatelog.com/strub/3-new.htm Team Speed Skating Added to Olympics- February 28, 2004 Yesterday the International Olympic Committee added team ice speed skating to the lineup of official Olympic events. And here's some more Olympic news (in case you haven't heard): The 2010 Winter Games have been awarded to the city of Vancouver, Canada Read Full Articlehttp://www.skatelog.com/olympics/ Labeda Closes California Hockey Center- February 27, 2004 Former United States speed skating champion Curtis Labeda has closed his hockey facility in Lake Elsinore, Southern California Read Full Articlehttp://www.skatelog.com/countries/us/ca/labeda-hockey-center.htm Tampa Speed Classic in Florida- February 27, 2004 This year the Tampa Speed Classic will take place April 8-11 and 2004 is the 25th anniversary of this important U.S. indoor and outdoor speed skating event. The indoor competition will be held at the "United Skates of America" indoor rink in Tampa and the outdoor events will take place April 11 on an 1100 meter flat track at the Florida State Fairgrounds, also in Tampa. Tampa Classic Official Web Site Tampa Classic Invitation (MS Word file) Tampa Classic Registration Form (XLR...http://www.skatelog.com/countries/us/fl/tampa-classic-2004.htm New Russian Speed Skating Web Site- February 26, 2004 RollerSport.ru is the official Web site of the OMEGA SPEED SKATING TEAM and the first Russian Web site dedicated to inline speed skating. The site covers downhill skating, short track,and long-distance racing, but the main focus of the site is marathon skating. The purpose of RollerSport.ru is to promote the sport of inline speed skating in Russia, including developing the skills of the local skaters, scheduling group training sessions, and organizing speed skating events in Russia. Web site...http://www.skatelog.com/countries/ru/clubs-speed.htm My Apologies to Gary and Theresa Cliff Ryan- February 26, 2004 I recently published a bio and photo of Australian Speed Skater Gary Ryan based on information sent to me by Gary and his new wife Theresa Cliff Ryan. They told me Theresa's new full name is "Theresa Marie Cliff-Ryan" and Gary's full name is Gary Cliff Ryan. I interpreted that to mean they would both use the last name "Cliff-Ryan", so that's the last name I used in Gary's bio. WRONG! It turns out that Cliff is Gary's real and original middle name, and not part of his new last name, so it...http://www.skatelog.com/skaters/theresa-cliff-ryan/tg-dancing-2003-12.htm Happy Birthday Juan Carlos Betancur- February 25, 2004 Today is the birthday of Colombian inline speed skating champion Juan Carlos Betancur. For information about Juan Carlos and photos of him and his family see Juan's BIO and his PHOTO GALLERY. That photo gallery of Juan Carlos is one of the most popular features on my Web site!http://www.skatelog.com/skaters/juan-carlos-betancur/ |