Welcome to all
Congratulations Sarah-Jane
for your selection to represent New Zealand at the Junior World Roller Skating
Championships in Argentina in November. Sarah-Jane qualified for Figures and
Freeskating.
NEW
MEMBERS: WELCOME to Sean and Inna Echano, Lilly Pirika,
Tanya McCarthy, Alan, Mary-Anne, Nika and Kyra Thomson, Sinead Farrelly,
Ashleigh Zammit, Carol Walford, David Linney, Sandy Nimmo, Ken, Karen, Ethan
and Eleanor Wright, Rob, Fiona, Sarah and Rebekah Hazelwood.
PATCH PASSES: Congratulations to Lilly Pirika Patch 1, Nika Thomson Patch 2
COACH OF MONTH: July Congratulations
to Kelsi Linney
SKATER OF MONTH: July Congratulations to Inna Echano
COMPETITION: Central Areas entries are on the board. Entries CLOSE with the Club on Wednesday 3rd September at 7.30 pm. Entry cost: $30.00 for 1 event, $35.00 for 2 or more events. There is NO DOOR CHARGE. Entry payment must be paid before closing date. Skaters must have their own Artistic/Speed number if doing these events.
MEETING: Sunday 7th September at 11.00am, at the rink. We have received a request from the Hockey Club in regards to times to start from 2004 and we wish to keep our members informed of their wishes and changes that may occur because of this. If you cannot make the meeting, please write any requests and hand to Chris Hazelwood or Bruce Crosby before this date. I will post the present and requested times by the RIHC on the Notice Board by Sunday 24th August.
SKATE MAINTENANCE: Gary Hazelwood will give a talk and demonstration for those interested in skate maintenance on Tuesday 26th August, at the rink, starting about 5.30 pm. This will be of interest to those parents who have skaters in our Patch Class to learn how to clean bearings, etc.
NOTE FROM THE TREASURER: As you know I have the job as Treasurer for the Club and would like to remind you that RINK FEES will be billed quarterly in June, September, December and March. Fees are Learners Fee $36.00, Part Fee $60.00 and Full Fee $105.00. Please pay fully by due date. Arrangements can be made to do Automatic Payment/Internet Banking to suit your budget. If you will be altering your fees for the next quarter please let me know ASAP so the alteration can be done before the start of the next quarter. MEMBERSHIP fees are now overdue and any not paid must be paid now. COMPETITIONS FEES must be paid by the Clubs closing date and time. Any entries not accompanied by payment WILL NOT, be entered. Skaters, if you put your name down for a competition tell the person who will be paying so they know about the payment due. If you have any queries with the above please contact me. Thanks Carol, Treasurer.
RAFFLE: towards our skaters costs for Worlds. Books
should be available in the next couple of weeks and each family will be given
at least one book to sell at your work place, other clubs you belong to or even
friends and neighbours. The prizes, all donated, are great - $2 is a fair
priced ticket so they shouldn't be hard to sell
GRAEME SHEPPERD RESULTS: (NZ Cup Day) Congratulations Sarah-Jane Jones - Junior International Figures, Junior International Freeskating, Junior International Solo and Creative Dance, Senior International Freeskating 1st, Charlene Crosby Senior International Figures 7th, Natasha Boulcott Senior International Solo and Creative Dance 6th
ACCOUNTS: If you wish to receive your account by e-mail please contact the Assistant Treasurer, David Linney on dlinney@paradise.net.nz or phone him 9700532. He will also help you if you wish to set up Internet Banking to the Clubs account
PUBLICITY: Any matters concerning publicity for the Club please contact Mary-Anne Thomson, Chris Picard or Chris Hazelwood. This is important so that the Club gets the best coverage for all members.
UPCOMING EVENTS:
· 21 September Precision Squad Training, Pascal Street, Palmerston North
· 4/5 October Central Area Competition, Pascal Street, Palmerston North
· 29 November - Central Area Competition, Wanganui
· 6/7 December Speed King Tour, Upper Hutt
· 14 December- Upper Hutt Club Championships
DATES FOR 2004: Please Note: Dates and venues may change so regularly check Notice Board
· 3/9 January New Zealand National Championships, Nelson
· 28/29 February NZ Banked Track, Avalon, Wellington
· 1 May Central Districts League, Upper Hutt
· 29/30 May Laurie Hastie Open Day, Pascal Street, Palmerston North
· 12/13 June Central Areas Medal Tests, Pascal Street, Palmerston North
· 3/4 July Upper Hutt Open Day
· 9/10 July New Plymouth Clubs 50 Year Reunion
· 4/5 September Regionals/League/ Inter-Island Precision, Pascal Street, Palmerston North
· 16/17 October Central Area Competition, New Plymouth
· 27 November - Central Districts League, Pascal Street, Palmerston North
· 4/5 December Speed King Tour, Upper Hutt
· 12 December Upper Hutt Club Championships
CLUB RECORDS: If you have, any sort of club
records, e.g. results, photos, etc. please contact Natasha Boulcott, Erin Chamley,
Michelle Crosby, AJ Picard or Catherine Gowenlock so that they maybe entered
into our records for future times. Thank you