Upper
Hutt Roller Skating Club Newsletter
December
2007
CLUB CHAMPIONSHIPS:
A really
enjoyable Club Championships was held at the rink on Saturday and Sunday.
Thanks to all competitors, judges, officials and everyone who contributed in other
ways like providing food, manning the shop etc – without you all we couldn’t
run this fun event. A special thank you to family members and friends who came
along to support skaters – you being there is important and made this event the
special day it is. It was exciting to see so many new skaters competing for the
first time. Even though only a few could win a place – all skated well and
could be proud of their achievements – please encourage your children who did
not win places to continue – time does change things. We look forward seeing
all new skaters develop further in 2008.
Special
Awards
Congratulations
to this year’s winners of two special awards presented annually:-
Michaela Steiner, aged 6 won the Wellington
Reunion Cup for the youngest placed artistic competitor. Michaela won her Tiny
Tots freeskating event.
Kyra Thomson won
the Showtime Cup for the most artistic performance in an event of freeskating,
dance pairs, free pairs, or creative solo dance for her Creative Solo Dance to
the March rhythm.
A special
presentation was made to Karen Reader (pictured
below centre) who is a much valued club member, coach and
judge who is leaving Wellington with husband, Mike and son, Guthrie for the
cooler climates of Dunedin. We thank Karen for all she has done for the club
and our skaters over the years – we will miss you all.
FESTIVE SK8TACULAR THIS SATURDAY: This Saturday,
December 15 – 7.30pm-10pm is a special Christmas night skate - ask your friends
today. Great skating, recorded music, games and prizes under the party lights.
Entry price includes use of skates or blades - $8 non-members and $5 for members.
The theme is Festive/Christmas - so dress in festive theme – best dressed
non-club member will win six months free skating at public sessions. Best
dressed club member will win either a Michael Campbell T-Shirt (male winner)
donated by Kia Kaha or a Day Rover Train Pass (female winner)
donated by Tranz Metro. There will
also be spot prizes and prizes for the winners of the skating games. We ask
that those skaters who have nominated for Oceania’s 2008 (and their parents in
the case of teenagers), who did not help at the last night disco make sure they
are available to attend, bring friends and help at this one. With everyone’s
support these events directly reduce the cost for you.
CADBURY CHOCOLATE/MORO BAR/JELLY DINOSAUR SALES: Thanks to everyone who has sold these chocolates, your efforts are
appreciated. Money or unsold bars should
be returned this week please. All money raised will help those attending
Nationals in December 2008/January 2009. We make nearly $1000 from this fundraiser
- it helps when all club members support each other. Even if you don’t stand to
benefit next year – your turn will come.
CHRISTMAS RAFFLE: Sales are underway in our superb Christmas
raffle. This is another fundraiser for next year’s Nationals team – that could be you or your family. First prize
is a two night Winter Breakway at Countryhouse - a luxury Martinborough house,
valued at $1000 donated by Vicki and
Katelyn Kennedy and family. Second prize is a Whirlpool AT325 Crisp Grill
Microwave valued at $500 donated by
Fisher and Paykel and Newbolds 100% Electrical, Upper Hutt. Third prize is
a Day Rover Pack consisting of a Panasonic No Limits quality backpack filled
with goodies for a family day out – A Day Rover Train pass allowing a family of
four to travel anywhere on the Tranzmetro network free for a day, a
Hurricanes/Lions Rugby supporters radio, Panasonic Hoodie and Panasonic drink
bottles donated by Tranz Metro,
Newbolds, Fisher and Paykel and Panasonic. The raffle will be drawn on
February 14 by Upper Hutt Police. We have 1500 tickets to sell before than and
ask each family to sell a minimum of 10 tickets (hopefully more) to work
colleagues’ family and friends. We are also looking for volunteers to man a
stall in Trentham City Shopping Centre before Christmas promoting our club and
selling the tickets. Please contact Mary-Anne Thomson if you could spare even
an hour any day between now and Christmas Eve to do so. A big Thank You, to Kane, Jess and Shania Freemantle, Fiona and Vanessa Bowden, Tracy and
Ashleigh McAra, Alison and Laura McKenzie, who sold tickets in Upper Hutt,
on behalf of the club on the day of the Christmas Parade.
GOOD LUCK TO
OUR NATIONALS TEAM: Our club has done well this year with 32 skaters
representing us at Nationals in Auckland this January. It’s particularly
exciting that we have seven skaters who will be attending their first
nationals. Best Wishes to:- Paula Boulcott, Roger Boulcott, Vanessa Bowden, Michelle
Crosby, Kimberley Dean, Tanja deWilde, Oliver Ewert, Raewyn Hailes, Tessa
Halcrow-Webb, Emma Hazelwood, Basil Jones, Sarah-Jane Jones, Kelsi Linney,
Stefanie McCallum, Chantelle McCarthy, Tanya McCarthy, Laura McKenzie, Emma
Patrick, Jack Patrick, Angela Pratt, Sarah Pratt, Martina Steiner, Kyra
Thomson, Nika Thomson, and Sam Wright. Special congratulations to Jacinta Bowden, Rosie Carter, Grace Cooper,
Holly Paterson, Susan Paterson, Claudia Steiner and Michaela Steiner who
will be competing at national level for the first time. Good luck to all, have
fun and safe travels.
RINK CLOSURE: The rink will be closing for its annual maintenance on
December 30 (last day for skating December 30). All going well it will reopen
again on January 27. All key holders are reminded not to use the rink at any
time during this period as the floor is being resurfaced and new lines painted.
We will need help with rink maintenance during this
time, especially after January 7. If you can lend a hand – even for a few hours
please call Bruce Crosby on 9388718 to find out more information.
FREE PUBLIC OPEN DAY
2008: Our last Saturday public session for 2007 is this
Saturday’s Festive Sk8tacular. Our first public session of 2007 will be Saturday February 9, 1-4pm. This will be
a free open day where members of the public can come along for a skate and also
be entertained by displays from our members.
PATCH/KIWI
SPEED/DANCE CLASS: This week is
the last week for 2007 patch class, kiwi speed and beginners dance class.
Thanks to all who have been responsible for voluntary coaching at these
excellent classes. We look forward to seeing all skaters back in 2008. Patch class will start on Tuesday February
12 at 5.30pm. Kiwi Speed will start on Thursday February 14 at 5pm and Beginners
Dance Class on Saturday February 16 at 2pm.
PATCH SKATERS SIGN IN: Starting at the beginning of 2008 skaters will only be accepted for
patch class if they are signed in at the desk by an adult and collected from
inside the building by an adult. This is for the safety of your child and so
you get all the information you need about what your child is doing.
CLUB SKATES RETURN: All club skates
out on loan or hire must be returned by the end of Patch Class/Kiwi Speed Party
on December 11.
BIRTHDAY CUP: The UHRSC Birthday Cup is awarded to a club member who has given
something to and achieved excellence in roller sports in the preceding year.
Our current Birthday Cup holder is Sam
Wright. Nominations are now open for the 2008 recipient. The recipient
should have achieved excellence in their field of skating during the proceeding
year, and also contributed back to the sport in some way. If you think you know
someone who deserves this award, the criteria and nomination forms will be on
the notice board and later this week on our website. Forms need to be returned
to club Secretary, Debs McCarthy by 3pm, Saturday 2nd February 2008 in a sealed envelope marked “Birthday Cup”.
NATIONAL
TEAM MEMBERS:
Trophy Holders
Please don’t forget to clean your trophy, take it with you
to Auckland, and hand it in to the trophy steward.
Music
All freeskating, CSD and precision music should have been
handed in to our team manager, Fiona Patrick by now. If you haven’t done so
this is URGENT. Fiona asks that all tapes and CDs are clearly labelled with the
competitor’s name, artistic number, the event the music is for and the Club
name.
Contact Phone Numbers
If you have not supplied Fiona with numbers she can reach
you on while in Auckland, to advice of any programme changes etc, this is now
urgent. Please do so immediately. Fiona 027 2841292 Bruce 021 0645608
Team Meeting
A team meeting will be held – this gives you vital information
for the week and at the meeting you will receive the nationals programme etc.
Please endeavour to be there if at all possible. This will be held on Monday 31st at 6 pm at ASB Stadium. If date and time is altered
you will be notified
Uniform
New t-shirts will be provided either prior to Nationals or
at the team meeting. If you have an old one please take it as a back stop.
Don’t forget to take your full uniform to Auckland – correct track suit pants,
jacket and t shirt. For those skaters who have been to Nationals before, please
remember your Nationals ribbon and bars – we would like all skaters to wear
these on their uniforms. For those who are attending your first Nationals – you
will receive your ribbon at the team meeting.
Nationals Team Photos
Laminated copies of the Nationals team photo taken last
Sunday can be purchased from the club at a cost of $10 each. If you would like
to make an order please phone Debs McCarthy by December 24 on 5262261 or e-mail
your order to debs.mccarthy@xtra.co.nz.
Civic Practice
Time has been arranged for National Team skaters to practice
on the wooden floor at Riverstone Recreation on Boxing Day December 26. There
will be set times for each discipline and sub groups within in each discipline
– please let Chris Hazelwood know if you are interested in attending, ASAP,
this practice and she will advise the time for each discipline and grade. We are endeavouring to get council
sponsorship for the hall cost. If this is not possible there will be a small
charge.
BASKET RAFFLE WINNER: Lisa Philips, ticket #29. Thank you for your support
NEXT YEAR’S NEW ZEALAND NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS: Dates and venue have been announced for 2009 National Artistic,
Precision, and Speed Flat Track Nationals. These will be held in Christchurch
from December 28 2008 to January 7 2009.
SPEED BANKED TRACK NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS 2009: These will be held in Christchurch in 2009. Dates
will be advised later.
RESULTS:
Upper Hutt Club members results from:-
SPEED KING TOUR held December 1 and 2
at various Hutt Valley locations. Premier Men: Sam Wright 1. Pacific
Men: Ethan Wright 8. Kiwi: Matt Cooper 3, Deehan Crozier
7, Yousuf Elshiekh 8, Jackson Maunsell 9, Logan Crozier 10, Sami Elshiekh 11. Premier
Power 500: Sam Wright 1.
THANK YOU
A
BIG THANK YOU TO EVERYONE INVOLVED WITH THE CLUB THIS YEAR!!!!.
We
are lucky to have such an active club of fantastic members, great practice facilities
and a dedicated group of people who perform many functions throughout the year
to make the club run the way it does. Thank you to all skaters and to every one
of you who has contributed to the club in any way this year. It’s been a good
year – hopefully only to be bettered by 2008.
Merry
Christmas Everyone!!!