Cleveland Heights Speedskating

Thank you to everyone who participated in this years Skate-a-thon.  It was a great way to end the season, and some of our skaters skated upwards of 200 laps!  Wow!  

Also, congratulations to Nick Elia for competing in his first ever national competition!  We are so proud of you Nick!  Hopefully, next year, you won’t be going alone!

Anyway, Al took this great photo at the Skate-a-thon and Barb asked me to post it.  Enjoy!

–julie

Dear US Speedskating Members,

The 2009 Dow U.S. National Short Track Age Class Speedskating Championships and American Cup Finals will be webcast on the USS website at www.usspeedskating.org. The schedule for the event is as follows (all times listed are EDT):

Friday, March 13–

7 -11 a.m.: Masters
11 a.m.-6 p.m.: Age Group Qualifying Rounds
6:30 p.m.: American Cup Final and Age Group Finals

Saturday, March 14–

7-11 a.m.: Masters
11 a.m.-6 p.m.: Age Group Qualifying Rounds
6:30 p.m.: American Cup Final and Age Group Finals

Sunday March 15–

7 a.m.-10 a.m.: Age Group Qualifying Rounds
10:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.: American Cup Final and Age Group Finals

Thanks for your support. Enjoy some great short track speedskating!!

WE HAVE THE RELAY TROPHY!!!

For the first time ever, Cleveland Heights has won a relay trophy at states in the Midget and Under category.  Congratulations to Nick, Jacob, Tessie and Billy (and of course, Coach Nicole!!!) for all their hard work this year.  Our kids sure knew what they were doing out there — they were a well oiled wheel.

And great job to everyone at states — everyone had at least one personal best, and we are so proud!

Pictures will be up shortly.  Yay!

Cleveland Heights Speed Skating Club is hosting it’s third Annual Skate-a-Thon.

Saturday March 28th, 2009.  3-5 PM.

$5.00 walk-on fee.  2 hours ice time.  Pizza is provided.

Skate a single lap or skate a mile.  Either way, help us wrap up another season.  Skaters should start getting pledges for donations.  Make sure Grandparents, Aunts, Uncles, In-Laws, Godmothers or any worthy benifactor is well informed.

Print off our donation form. All donations to be made out to Ohio Skating Association, non-profit organization. Donations can be per lap or flat donation ahead of time.  A drop off will be provided at the event.  Donations collected post event can be mailed to:

DENNIS CONRAD

OSA TREASURER

3048 REGENCY PL

WESTLAKE, OH 44145

Short Track will be set up and normal safety equipment is required.  How many laps is your goal?

Columbus Chiller Speedskating Club will be hosting Ohio State Championships, Sunday March 1, 2009.

Start time is tentative at 9:00 AM.

Deadline for registration: February 21, 2009

See forms at  http://www.ohiospeedskating.com/

The Ohio State Short Track Championships represents the last time one of our Ohio skaters can qualify for the US National Age-Class Short Track Speedskating Championships before that events happens on March 13-15, 2009, in Midland, Michigan.   Please consult the home page of the OSA website for a chart showing qualifying times needed in order to participate at the Nationals.  Information about the Nationals can be found on the U.S. Speedskating website ( www.usspeedskating.org)  — go to the meet schedule and scroll down to “March” on the Calendar.  Please note that entries for this event are due by Friday, March 6, 2009—no late registration