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Upper Hutt Roller Skating Club

Newsletter August 2004

 

COACH of the MONTH – July: Congratulations to Emma Hazelwood

 

SKATER of the MONTH – July: Congratulations to Jayshree McNicholas

 

PATCH PASSES: Congratulations to the following for Patch Passes, Sarah Pratt, Angela Pratt, Lewis Johnson, Shantalia Robinson Patch 1, Claudia Harford Love Patch 3, Nika Thomson Patches 5 & 6

 

NEW MEMBERS: Welcome Angela, Diane and Bill Pratt, Cameron Roberts, Stephanie Callis, Cath McCallum and Debs McCarthy We know you enjoy your time with the Club and if you wish for any information on the Club please ask.

 

CENTRAL AREA COMPETITION: Saturday/Sunday 9/10 October at New Plymouth. Please note that entry forms are on the notice board with the closing date being Friday 27th August, 6:30 pm, at the rink Entry fee is $32.00 for 1 event, $37 for 2 or more events. NO LATE ENTRIES ACCEPTED

 

IMPORTANT RINK FEES: These will be increasing from 1st September 2004 or the 4th school term depending on which card you are on. Increase is in line with the extra rent the Club now pays

Full Card: $120.00 per quarter, Automatic payment $40.00 per month or $18.46 per fortnight

Part Card: $67.50 per quarter, Automatic payment $22.50 per month or $10.38 per fortnight

Patch Card: $40.50 per term, Automatic payment $13.50 per month or $6.23 per fortnight

Off Skate Training: $4.00 per time

Please remember to adjust your payment by the due time if on automatic payment.

 

CONGRATULATIONS: Laura McKenzie has been selected to represent NZ in Precision at the World Championships at Fresno, California, USA between 15 – 23 November. Great stuff Laura

 

CONGRATULATIONS: Sarah-Jane Jones has been selected to represent NZ in Junior International Figures, Junior International Freeskating, International Inline and Precision at the World Championships at Fresno, California, USA between 15 – 23 November. Great stuff Sarah-Jane

 

MORO BARS: Thanks to everyone who has sold Moro Bars recently. When all the money is in we will have made around $500 If you have not returned your money please can you get this to Mary-Anne Thomson or David Linney by the end of this week

 

IMPORTANT PLEASE NOTE KEYS: The lock to the main door and first aid box will be changed with new locks on Wednesday 18 August mid afternoon Anyone with a rink key will have to exchange his or her key for a new one. This will be done Wednesday and Thursday evenings and Saturday morning. Anyone who cannot make these times please contact David Linney to arrange a time. If anyone cannot exchange and still wish to have a key they must pay the key deposit as per the “Key Rules”. By changing locks this will allow the Key Register to be up to date

 

DANCE YOUR SOCKS OFF: The Club has been asked to help out at this event on the evening of Saturday 11 September at the Kilbirnie Recreation Centre by way of supplying roller skates and getting some of our skaters to do demonstrations. Chris Hazelwood will be helping to organise skaters to assist. This has been a great way to help advertise our Club in the past so please help if possible

 

WORKING BEE: Sunday 29th August, 1:00 pm at the rink. This is to do repairs to our Club skates. Any help would be appreciated.

 

ROSTERS: The roster for August, September and October is on the notice board with spare copies also available. A copy has also been sent by e-mail to members. If the date you are rostered for doesn’t suit you please can you change with someone else, phone numbers are beside the name

 

UPCOMING COMPETITIONS/MEDAL TESTS: Any additions/alterations are darken

·        September 4/5 East/West Regionals and Inter Island Precision, Palmerston North

·        October 9/10 Central Area Competition, New Plymouth

·        November 27 Central League, Palmerston North - Great competition for the newer skater

·        December 4/5 Speed King Tour, Upper Hutt

·        December 12 Upper Hutt Club Champs, Upper Hutt Rink

·        January 2 – 8 2005 Nationals, ASB Stadium and Mt Wellington Go Kart track, Auckland

·        February 26/27 2005 Banked Track Nationals, Christchurch

 

Please Note: These dates maybe subject to alteration.

 

COMPETITION SCORING: Have you ever wondered how judges mark competitions and why when you work out the placing one-way, they are announced another.  There is good reason. One of our club members who is also a judge would be happy to run a session for us on the various marking systems. If you would be interested in attending please let Mary-Anne Thomson know by August 27. Phone 5289127 or e-mail thomson@paradise.net.nz

 

LEAKS: Hopefully roof leaks will soon be a thing of the past. Work FINALLY started last week on fixing the problem.  While the mess is an inconvenience, workmen are doing their best to cause as little disruption as possible – please bear with them

 

SKATES FOR SALE: The following skates are for sale. If interested please contact Chris Hazelwood 04 5297551 or Bruce via bing.c@paradise.net.nz

Riedell boots, white, size 2, $150, Figures skates, white Risport boots, Hudora plates, size 240 mm, $450, Figure skates, white Altamura boots, Synder plates, size 3 –4, $150, Figure skates, white Risport boots, Hudora plates, size 3, $350, Free skates, white Altamura boots, Suregrip Competitor plates, size 3 – 4, $200, Free skates, white Altamura boots, Suregrip plates, size 2, $150, Free skates, white Risport boots, Sure Grip plates, size 4 $100, Free skates, white Altamura boots, Suregrip plates, size 3 – 4, $150

 

SQUAD WITH DAVID HOOK: World class coach, David Hook visited the club recently and spent a day running an on-skates, coaching clinic for competitive skaters from seven-years-old through to experienced adults. Thanks for coming David and all who attended enjoyed their time with you and are looking forward to your next squad

 

COUPLE OF REMINDERS: When you are first at the rink give the floor a sweep. List on notice board to record each time this is done. Please use lights only when necessary and ensure all lights, including the outside light, are OFF when locking building up. We have to watch the power bill with electricity rising.

 

REMINDER: Please, When you move or change phone numbers please contact Chris Picard, 5266822, Club Secretary, or Chris Hazelwood, 5297551, Club Captain, ASAP so the Club’s records can be kept up to date. Thanks

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