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Upper Hutt Roller Skating Club Newsletter

MAY 2006

Congratulations to Upper Hutt Club members

Sam Wright and Antony Hazelwood, who have been selected for the Speed Worlds Team.

 

¬Antony                                             Sam ®

 

We are proud of both of your achievements
 
                                                                            

 

CONGRATULATIONS WELLINGTON SPORTSPERSON OF THE YEAR NOMINEES: Congratulations to club members who were nominated in the Wellington Sportsperson of the Year awards. Roger Boulcott was nominated in the Sport Volunteer, Administrator of the Year and Lifetime Contribution to Sport categories. Jacqui Jones was also nominated in the same three categories. And Sarah-Jane Jones (Associate) was nominated as Sportswoman of the Year Award. Special congratulations to Roger who has been named as a finalist. Good luck Roger - We look forward to the results announcement early next month.

 

PATCH PASSES:  Congratulations to the following skaters who have worked really hard and passed patches. Holly Rausch, Maia Broughton, Holly Paterson, Suzanne Paterson, Monique Makevalu, Brianna James, Kristin Reilly, Jonny Hudson (patch 1), Dallas Asker, Brittany Philps, Leah Costley (patch 2), Laura Hamilton (patch 3), Chantelle McCarthy and Stephanie Voice (patch 4),

 

MEDAL TEST PASSES: We had a most successful medal testing day at the rink recently. Our thanks go to judges, Leigh Hudson from Napier and Kylie Shirley from Palmerston North for giving up their day for us.  Congratulations to the following people who passed: - Figures Medal 1: Chantelle McCarthy, Nadia van Dalen, Stefanie McCallum, Vanessa Bowden. Figures Medal 2: Jack Patrick, Chantelle McCarthy, Stefanie McCallum. Figures Medal 3: Kelsi Linney, Jack Patrick. Figures Medal 4: Oliver Ewert. Freeskating Medal 1: Stefanie McCallum, Jack Patrick, Vanessa Bowden. Freeskating Medal 2: Kyra Thomson, Stefanie McCallum. Freeskating Medal 3: Nika Thomson. Freeskating Medal 4: Nika Thomson. Solo Dance Medal 1: Kimberley Dean. Solo Dance Medal 2: Tanya McCarthy. Solo Dance Medal 3: Stefanie McCallum, Oliver Ewert, Tanya McCarthy. Solo Dance Medal 4: Kelsi Linney, Emma Patrick. Dance Pairs Medal 3: Oliver Ewert, Nika Thomson.

 

SKATER OF THE MONTH: Congratulations to Brianna James who was awarded Patch Class Skater of the Month for April. Brianna really focussed on what she was learning and progressed well.

 

COACH OF THE MONTH: Congratulations to Kimberley Dean who was named Patch Class Coach of the Month for April.  Kimberley travels all the way from Paraparaumu each week to help coach our new skaters. We really value her commitment (and her Mum’s for driving over every week). 

We are glad to welcome a new coach, Jackie McKelvey, its great to have an adult with Jackie’s skating experience available. Thanks for your time Jackie. Its also been great to welcome back Samantha Raines as a coach.

 

NEW MEMBERS: Welcome to Amber Bone, Jade Paterson, Emily Wright, Susan, Holly and Linda Paterson, Rachel Webby and Jonathon Keith. We are sure you will enjoy roller-skating.

 

HAPPY BIRTHDAY: Happy Birthday to Alana Doyle, David Hook, Hannah Johnson, Laura McKenzie, Antony Nalder, Georgia Oliver, AJ Picard and Kayleigh Strachan. We hope you enjoyed your special day.

 

UPPER HUTT OPEN COMPETITION – ON SOON: Our open competition will be held at the rink on June 24/25. The entry forms are on the notice board now. Entries close Friday 2nd June @ 5:00 pm. Payment must be made with entry. Talk to your coach (if you have one) about whether this competition is suitable for you. If you don’t have a coach, and would like more information please talk to Chris Hazelwood or Mary-Anne Thomson.

 

We also need helpers to prepare for and run this event.  Please mark Friday 23rd June at 10:00 pm on your calendar to help clean and prepare the rink, for Open Day. The more helpers we have - the shorter time spent by all.

We will also be looking for people to help prepare food for judges and officials meals and to man the shop. If everyone does their bit, it makes a pleasant day for all.

 

If you have a trophy won at last year’s Upper Hutt Open Competition, please return it as soon as possible, cleaned, and ready to be awarded again this year.

 

CAN YOU DONATE A TROPHY?: We have a number of events which we don’t have trophies for. Would you, your business, or the company you work for, be prepared to donate a trophy??. Your name (business name) will be engraved on the award and will become a part of the club’s history. You will receive acknowledgment of your donation. Trophies cost anywhere from $20 up. Please talk to Mary-Anne Thomson urgently if you can help. (or e-mail thomson@paradise.net.nz)

 

NELSON OPEN COMPETITION: This competition is being held on Saturday June 17 and all skaters are welcome to compete. The schedule is on the notice board. Cost is $20 for one event and $30 for 2 or more. Entries close with our club on Friday June 2 @7pm. Payment must accompany entry.

 

GRAEME SHEPPARD CHALLENGE: Entry forms for this competition to be held in Palmerston North in July are at the rink. If, you require forms/details please contact Debs McCarthy ASAP. Entry forms with required payment must be back to the club by Monday June 12 @ 7pm

 

SPECIAL NIGHT DISCO: Mark July 29 7-9.30pm in your diaries now. We’ll be running a special night disco – great theme, great prizes, great games, great music. More details next newsletter.

 

AREA MEDAL TESTS: Area medal tests will be held at Pascal Street Stadium, Palmerston North on August 19/20. Registration form is on the notice board - closes July 13 @6pm.

 

MORO BARS/NUT BARS FUNDRAISERS: Thanks to everyone who has been selling Moro Bars and Nut Bars as a fundraiser for us, and particularly to those of you who have already returned your money!!!!

We need all money returned to Mary-Anne Thomson or David Linney urgently (By the end of May) please.

 

ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING:

Our Annual General Meeting will be held at the rink at 6.30pm, Tuesday July 18 (immediately after patch class). Its generally a short meeting when the financial report, president’s and coaches’’ reports are presented. We need a quorum of voting members for this meeting so please try and be there. Nominations forms for Committee will be posted on notice board by mid-June. Completed forms MUST be with the Secretary, Debs McCarthy by Sunday July 16 @ 3:00 pm. If you are interested in becoming a part of the committee and would like to know more about what is involved please speak to one of the current members. Their names and contact numbers are at the end of this newsletter.

 

JUNIOR REP: We have a junior representative on the committee. If you are under 18 years old, can attend monthly meetings and would be keen to be the voice of our younger members please talk to Chris Hazelwood for more details. Nomination forms for this position must be to Debs by July 16 also.

 

REMITS: Anyone wanting to put a remit forward at the AGM please have a copy to Debs McCarthy by 6.30pm Tuesday July 4.

 

COACHES:  Coaches are asked to submit a report on coaching of your skaters over the last year. This report will be read out at the AGM and recorded. If you cannot be at the meeting to present your report,  please e-mail it to bing.c@paradise.net.nz , post to Bruce at PO Box 40835, Upper Hutt or give to a committee member by July 17. Thanks to all coaches for the effort you have put into our skaters over the year.

 

NATIONALS 2007 – CHANGE OF DATES: Because of a shortage of judges due to the later timing of World’s this year, NZ Nationals dates have been changed.  Nationals 2007 will be held in Wanganui from January 6 until January 13. Mark/Change this on you calendar now.

 

PUBLIC SESSION PRICE INCREASE: Because of increasing costs to run our facility, we have been forced to increase the price of public sessions slightly. The entry charge will rise from July 01 to $5. Blade hire will remain at $3 and skates free. This will obviously not affect rink fee paying members who will continue to enjoy being able to get into these sessions free.

 

LEOTARDS FOR SALE: We currently have a range of second hand leotards and brand new practice skirts available for purchase. If you are looking for something and it is not on display, please ask Chris or Mary-Anne who will be able to help you.

 

SKATES AVAILABLE FOR LOAN, HIRE, SALE:

We are often asked where members can get skates from. The short answer is don’t buy them in the shops, The skates available in shops are generally not suitable for artistic skating. They don’t have enough ankle support and are mostly too heavy. We can loan, hire, sell you second hand skates or point you in the direction of companies in New Zealand who sell new skates and skate parts.

For more information please feel free to ask Chris or Mary-Anne.

 

UPCOMING COMPETITIONS/MEDAL TESTS:

Please Note: Dates/Venues maybe subject to alteration. Please check with event management

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