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Three SSNB skaters to attend the 1st SSC Youth Leadership Symposium in Vancouver Feb 13th to 15th
SSNB skaters -Brittany Peppard, Emily Nickerson & Sandy Archer (SJASSC) were selected from across Canada to attend this exciting forum
2009 SSC YOUTH LEADERSHIP SYMPOSIUM
February 13th – 15th, 2009
What is the Speed Skating Canada Youth Leadership Symposium?
The Speed Skating Canada Youth Leadership Symposium invites students from the ages of 16-19 years to participate in a leadership development conference that revolves around speed skating and the 2010 Olympics. The program teaches leadership skills and values through an examination of Speed Skating Canada, the Olympic Movement and the values of both organizations. Additionally, through group projects, delegates will better understand the concept of teamwork and communication.
Feb 11th, 2009
All Skaters
Feb 5th,2009
Group 1 Skaters
GR 1 Helpers at gr2practice
Tues Jan27 (545) Oliver
Thurs Jan29 (545) Julia
Sat Feb 01 (915) Reeves
Tues Feb03 (545) Hannah
Thurs Feb 05 (545) Neil
Tues Feb 10 (545) Marcos : )
Thurs Feb12 (545) Marcos J
Tues Feb 17 (545) Pierre
Thurs Feb 19 (545) Pierre
Sat Feb 21 (915) Nick
Tues Feb 24 (545) Sarah
Thurs Feb26 (545) Yunmo
Tues Mar 03 (545) Yunmo
Jan 12th, 2009
All Skaters
A big thank you to everyone who brought in sandwiches and snacks for today's meet. Our volunteers appreciate your thoughtfulness.
A reminder to all families to please bring in plates of sandwiches ,sweets or whatever else you would like to donate for the Hospitality Room. We would ask that you not bring in things with peanuts ,seafood, or mushroom products as some people have quite severe allergies to these items!
The registration deadline the Eastern Championships is Sunday January 11th. Please visit the SSNB website for more information. To register please see Jennifer Duguay at the Maritime Meet(make sure you have a registration form with you)
Jan 7th, 2009
All Skaters
Jan 1st, 2009
All Skaters
Jan 24-25 Eastern Canadians, Fredericton Registration due Jan 3rd.
This deadline still stands if you have already qualified. Please have your forms and fee in on Jan 3rd. For those skaters that are waiting to see if they qualify from times skated at the Maritime meet, registration will be accepted as late as the end of the day Sun Jan 11 (last day of the Maritime meet; The final registration will be emailed to Fredericton that evening, and as you know there are no late registrations accepted by the host club past their deadline.
Feb 7th Hampton meet Hampton Registration due Jan 17th
Feb 14th-15th Codiac cyclones Dieppe Registration due Jan24th
November 19th , 2008
GROUP 2, 3 and 4 skaters,
This is an invitation to the SJASSC In House Meet which is taking place
Saturday, November 29, 2008 at the Gorman Arena.
( the last Saturday in November)
All skaters from Groups 2, 3, and 4 please come to the Arena for 8:45am to get your equipment on as this Meet will take the place of regular skating practice. If your skater has a SSNB numbered helmet cover - please bring it.
This is a great opportunity for Group 2 to demonstrate their skills and an awesome way to introduce younger skaters in groups 3 and 4 to what a skating meet is all about!
Skaters will be divided according to skill level so if anyone is not planning on attending, I ask that you let me know - no later than Wednesday November 26, prodogeiko@yahoo.ca so that the program may be finalized. This will prevent any delays on Saturday.
We are always looking for parent volunteers to help with the many activities that are required. Please look at the Bulletin Board at the rink for information.
Upstairs we will have refreshments and snacks - so if each family could bring a nutritious snack donation ie fruit or vegetable trays / muffins / cheese & crackers, it would be greatly appreciated.
ALLERGY ALERT
PLEASE NO PEANUT PRODUCTS SEAFOOD OR MUSHROOMS due to severe allergies in our club.,
Please note
In club meet is for skaters in Groups 2,3&4
Regular practice times cancelled
GR 2,3&4 come at 8:45
regular ice time for Group 5 at 12:00 on Sat Nov 29th
October 15th , 2008
All Groups
| Notices for Groups 1,2&3 Reminder.......... As parents it is our duty to put board pads pads on and help take them off for speed skating practice ! Not all parents are aware that this is a group effort and that all parents should participate. So please pitch in and help. Saturday Oct 18th is the first day of Skating for Groups 3,4,& 5 Have a great season !!! Anne Evans, sales rep for DEVAULT LA SOURCE DU SPORTS will be on hand Saturday Oct 18th (in the warm room upstairs at the rink) with speed skating supplies to sell. You can contact her at (506) 455-6355 |
October 14th , 2008
All Groups
Speed Skating Notices
Skating starts for Groups1&2 on Tues Oct 14th
All other groups start on the 18th of October
REGISTRATION at the Gorman Arena
Saturday morning Oct 11th & 18th from 9-12:30
Skate rentals will be available this Sat at the rink
Shawna is still in need of volunteers to sell raffle tickets at McCallister place
anytime during the day or evening this Friday, and 12-2 on Saturday
The last chance to try on and order Saint John’s new design of skin suits
with optional Kevlar is this Saturday morning at registration.
Caleb Cummings, distributor for “World Top” boots will also be there.
Are any Group ONE skaters interested in sharpening skates this season ????
Email me to have your name put on the list!!!!!
Don't Forget
Registration is due for the Charlottetown meet this Saturday!! Drop your forms and registration fees off at the Gorman Saturday morning!!!
September 16th , 2008
All Groups
Notice to all SPEED SKATERS
Speed Skating
starts for
Groups 1 and 2
Tuesday Oct 14th
Groups 3,4,5
Saturday Oct 18th.
All after Thanksgiving.
REGISTRATION AND SPEEDSKATE RENTALS
WHEN: THURSDAY, SEPT 25 6-8:30PM
WHERE:
341 Loch Lomond Road
(white building right across from the entrance to the Irving Oil refinery)
Registration forms are available online at www.sjskaters.ca
There will also be REGISTRATION at the Gorman Arena
Saturday morning Oct 11 from 9-12:30
Please note
No skating that day
REGISTRATION ONLY!!
AND REGISTRATION ON
OCT 18TH 9-12:30 at the Gorman Arena
(first day of Skating for GR 3,4&5)
May 6th, 2008
Groups 1&2's
Reminder of Dryland traing with Sue EllisWednesday nights at Beaconfield School on the West Side. (by Martello Tower).It goes fom 6:30 sharp until 8 pm. . Please bring shorts, warmup sweats(in case we go outside) running sneakers ,waterbottle.
April 14th, 2008
All Skaters
Groups 1 2 and 3 Ellis Edge Camp Info :
Ultimate Acceleration - Ultimate Power!
Discover the newest secrets to maximum speed!
As skating technique has continued to evolve so have we!
We are continually working with new concepts and new drills to help reinforce the feeling of powerful, easy skating. Discover some of the newest secrets to speed!
There is a limit of 25 skaters per camp so register early
Stu Hurley Arena, 1500 Hickey Rd. E
Saint John, NB (behind Simonds High School)
July 25 - 27 3 Days Age 8 and up and 500m time under 1:16
July 28 - Aug. 1 5 Days Age 12 and up and 500m time between
50 sec and 1:00
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Hey everyone:
GET ready!!!
Dry land training with Sue Ellis will begin Wednesday April 30th at 6;30 at
Beaconsfield School
630 Fundy Drive
West Saint John
. Please bring shorts, warmup sweats(in case we go outside)
running sneakers ,
waterbottle.
Hope to see you all there!!!
Map to beaconsfield school
Just copy and paste this address Hopefully it will work!
www.mapquest.ca/mq/2-BdXhS2QuOtEaU5MLoa9u
April 14th, 2008
All Skaters
April 12th, 2008
All Skaters
The Year end banquet will be held this year May 3rd from
3-6 pm at the Renforth (Bill Maguire) Community Center.
The Center is located near the Renforth Wharf
We would like Group 1 families to bring salads
All other groups---
each family please bring a large pizza of your choice
Please come out and enjoy the party!!
DIRECTIONS TO THE RENFORTH COMMUNITY (BILL MAGUIRE) CENTER From Saint John-via rothesay rd
Take Exit 129 off the Highway
onto the Rothesay Rd, go about 3km
turn left at Colwells Store
onto james renforth rd
go under the train bridge
Turn right , and the Bill Maguire Center is just past the Ball field.
From Saint John (Mackay Highway)
At exit 133, take ramp right toward Rothesay
Turn left onto Fox Farm Rd
Turn left onto Hwy-100 / Rothesay Rd
Turn right and then bear left onto James Renforth Dr
SSNB Summer Camp
LBR Arena , Fredericton , NB
Aug 18 - 22, 2008
Registrations NOW AVAILABLE at the SSNB SITE
Oval Development Coach Debby Fisher
&
National Team Technician JEFF SCHOLTEN
to Coach at Summer Camp
Saint John Track Club Information
Outdoor Track & Field - April 21 – July 31, 2008
Starting in April 21st the Saint John Track Club will begin our outdoor season training sessions at the UNBSJ track for the spring and summer season.
Children ages 8-10 will continue the Run-Jump-Throw program as an introduction to the events of track and field and build general fitness. No previous experience is required for this program. You can attend one or both sessions each week. Participants will be encouraged to participate in competitions to try their new skills.
Athletes age 11 – 16 will be offered a Junior Development Program which will be focused on building their skills in a variety of events plus work on general fitness, strength training and preparation for competitions.
Senior athletes age 16+ can access the coaches and establish individual training plans plus integrate them into other programs where appropriate to their needs.
All Training Sessions: Starting April 21st
Program Day / Location Times
Run/Jump/Throw
(ages 8-10) Monday - UNBSJ
Thursday- UNBSJ 6:00-7:00 pm
Junior Development & Senior Athletes Monday –UNBSJ Thursday – UNBSJ 6:00-7:30 pm
Times may be subject to change due to weather or coaches scheduling. You can attend one or both sessions. Coaching positions and responsibilities will be finalized and confirmed prior to program start dates
Down load information sheet
Location: UNBSJ & the City of SJ will be completing significant renovations to the Canada Games Stadium in 2008. The project schedule is not yet known but this may cause disruption to some of our programming during the spring/summer. If necessary the club will make alternate arrangements.
Competitions: The competition schedule will be available showing all local school events, ANB competitions, Hershey Series meets and championship events. As well it shows “Twilight Meets which are small evening mini meets hosted by the club that feature 4-5 different events including a sprint, distance run, throw and a jumping event. These are fun competition opportunities for club athletes & parents.
Fees: $30 + Annual ANB fee for 2008
Registration can be done at your first or second sessions. All fees are due and payable to the Saint John Track Club after the second session attended. Payment of the ANB fees cover all of 2008 including indoor track, outdoor track and cross country. There are discounts for families registering 3 or more participants.
For more info Phone: Email
Bill MacMackin 847-0610 SaintJohnTrack@yahoo.ca
Dave Thomas 849-4940 anb@nbnet.nb.ca
Jan 28th, 2008
All Skaters
Shawna White-Dumouchel is coordinating a group order
for cut resistant undersuits, to be ordered this week. Anybody who has a suit, or a skinsuit made by Apogee is asked
to bring it in on Tuesday to help others determine their size
(or we can make a list of who wears what size to use as a guide)
For instance, it looks like Pierre can wear a medium, with growth room, and Danielle tried a junior 16. A special price has been offered:
Junior sizes up to 16 are $149 +tax, adult xs-xxxl are $159 + tax.
(cheques made out to Apogee, Visa or Mastercard).
Questions? Call Shawna at 672-9787, or e-mail at sdsw@nb.sympatico.ca
REGAL Orders
Steve Laskey will be at the rink on the morning of Feb 9th
with all the back ordered items of Regal and will have the
list for return of deposit cheques shortly thereafter.
Practice is cancelled for Groups 1,2&3
Saturday Feb 2nd.
Good luck everyone in Hampton!!!
I have a medium Maritime Meet Championship Tshirt that was left in the changing room at the Lord Beaverbrook Rink. If you have lost yours, please email me back. Mary Ellen
I'll be taking orders for Maritime Meet Pictures ($3.00each) this week at practice and on Sunday Feb 3rd. You can Email me and give me your order if you would rather do that.
Jan 25th, 2008
All Skaters
There are 2 meets coming up which registration is still open for. The Codiac Cyclones meet is in Dieppe on Feb 16-17,
The meet is at the Arthur J Leblanc Centre
432 Ch. Melanson Road. Dieppe
Registration is Due Thursday Jan 31st, so if interested skaters from group 3&4 should bring in registration forms in this weekend .
If anyone can't get their registration in this weekend, they can drop it off on Tues or Thurs evening at the rink.
Forms are available on www.codiaccyclones.com, home page, registration. ($35 ea, $70 family-cheques to SJASSC). hotel info is available at the website too. It is quite a nice meet, the rink has two ice surfaces, one is Olympic size. It is an all points meet, meaning it is based on times(not age), like our Saint John Meet.
BOOK ROOM EARLY
The St Croix Blades meet in St Andrews is March 1-2.
Forms are available at SSNB site
Completed forms and registration fees need to be in by Feb 7Th
The St Andrews Motor Inn (the one with the pool) only has 9 standard rooms left at $72.99 ea and 5 rooms with a kitchenette left at $89.99.
There's is a curling bonspiel that weekend also.
if booking a room please mention you are with speedskating
to get sports rate. Phone number is (506)529-4571
The Algonquin has room available at 99 dollars.
This is the last meet of the year and is always alot of fun
Jan 24th, 2008
All Skaters
Here are some notices from SJASSC
Hampton. Meet,
Registration for the Hampton meet is closed.
Fred Bouchard will be picking up registration forms and fees for Group 3 Skaters
who are already signed up but haven't passed in sheets. at group3 practice. on Saturday!
Group pictures are available from the Maritime meet, It 's a 4x5 picute mounted on a red card and will be selling for $3.00, I will be at the rink on Saturday if you would like to order one.
Please Note
More information on KEVLAR suits coming soon!!!
Jan 23rd, 2008
All Skaters
Here are some notices From the SJASSC, There is no skating for Groups 1&2 Saturday, Jan26th.
Codiac Cyclones All Points Meet is on February 16th-17th 2008 Centre Arthur J. LeBlanc, Dieppe NB, Registraton forms and accomodation info available at www.codiaccyclones.com. Please have completed forms into group reps by Jan31st
St. Croix Blades Annual All Points Meet is on March 1st & 2nd, 2008.
W. C. O'Neill Arena Complex - 24 Reed Avenue, St. Andrews, Registration forms available at SSNB site. Please have completed forms into group reps by Feb 7th
Jan 12th, 2008
All Skaters
A big thank you to everyone who brought in sandwiches and snacks for today's meet. Our volunteers appreciate your thoughtfulness.
A reminder to all families to please bring in plates of sandwiches ,sweets or whatever else you would like to donate for the Hospitality Room. We would ask that you not bring in things with peanuts ,seafood, or mushroom products as some people have quite severe allergies to these items!
Also Sundays warmup times are.
WARM-UPS:
DIVISIONS 10 - 12 7:15 - 7:30
DIVISIONS 7 - 9 7:30 - 7:45
DIVISIONS 4 - 6 7:45 - 8:00
DIVISIONS 1 - 3 8:00 - 8:15
Races at 8:30
The registration deadline the Eastern Championships is Sunday January 13th. Please visit the SSNB website for more information. To register please see Carol Cummings at the Maritime Meet
January 5th , 2008
Groups 4 & 5
There will be an exhibition race held for group 4 and 5 Skaters Sunday Jan13Th at 10 am at the Lord Beaverbrook Arena. Registration is 3 dollars. Skaters interested should be at the meet by about 9:30 to get registered and get equipment on Required equipment neck guard, knee pads, shin guards and the helmet they wear to regular practice. This is a fun race and all competitors will get a ribbon! If your child is interested in trying this,please give their name to Sue Ellis-Loparco at the Sunday afternoon practice . Please Note Ice times are Cancelled for Groups 4&5 Sat Jan 12th, Maritime Meet and Sat, Jan 19th by the City For anyone interested in helping out at the Maritime Meet, there are still some spots where help would be appreciated. If you have a few hours to spare and would like to learn a little about the officiating of the sport you could try being a timer, lap counter or a line judge. Please call John Cummings at 847-2329.
January 3rd , 2008
All Groups
Club members and their families are asked bring in a plate of sandwiches on the mornings of the Maritime Meet to help feed approximately the 70 volunteers working there. Thanks to all who have donated to the silent Auction table. Items are still needed for the auction and can be dropped off at the Gorman Arena this Saturday Morning or at the Lord Beaverbrook arena the morning of the Meet. All donations gratefully appreciated. We are also planning to have a children's table , so if you have any small items (new or gently used) please drop them at the rink too.
All Groups
This is just a reminder that Carol Cummings will be at the rink on Saturday morning to pick up registrations for the Maritime Meet. Club Hoodies Claudia Hughes will be at the rink tomorrow morning until 10:30 am for anyone who wants to pick up their order. She also has some extra club hoodies in various sizes for anyone interested Maritime Meet-Exhibition Race There will be an exhibtion race for group 4 skaters at the Maritime Meet on Sunday Jan 13. This is a fun intrduction for our younger skaters to get involved with the Maritime Meet and racing. Registration is $3.00 for more info please speak to your coach.
All Groups
Reminder
Registration forms for the Maritime Meet, Jan 12-13th can be downloaded from the SJASSC website.Forms are due in for Groups 1& 2 by this Thursday, Dec 20th. Carol Cummings will be at the rink on Saturday Dec 22nd to pick up completed forms and registration fees for Group3 skaters.
Club Hoodies
The hoodies are here! Claudia will be at the rink on Tuesday and Thursday evenings, so feel free to drop in and pick up your order between 6-8pm. She will also be at the rink on Saturday morning until 10:30am
December 5th , 2007
All Groups
Christmas Party Dec 16th 3:45-6:00
Maritime Speed Skating Championships Lord Beaverbrook Rink January 12&13
Club Members Please have your registrations in by Dec 21th to your Group Representatives
SSNB FALL & Winter Training Camp Schedule - 2007 - 08
To Register for an SSNB Camp , Please e-mail your information to psteele@nb.sympatico.ca OR CALL - 1 - 506 - 839 - 2524 . If no one is home -please leave a message
Dec - 29 - 30, 2007 - DIEPPE ( Arthur J LeBlanc Arena Registration 1st - 25 skaters to register Registration Date ends DEC. 10th - be aware it is on a first registered basis
COST - $ 40.00
Required time to be in GROUP 1 -
female under 56 sec by Dec 10th
male under 51 secby Dec 10th
All Groups
Congratulations to Paul Holah on stepping up and becoming our new club president. Much thanks to him for taking this on and we know he will do a great job! He replaces Judith Brown who will stay on in the capacity of Past President.
Maritime Meet Update
We are still looking for advertising for the meet program. We would like to encourage everyone to try and get an ad for the program as this is a major fundraiser for the club.Items are also needed for the Auction Table.I have attached the forms for ads and auction items to this email.
Please have ads in by December 10th Registration forms are on the site for the Maritime Meet January 12-13please have your forms in to your group reps by Dec 20th. Canadian Tire MoneyThere will be a container at the rink this Saturday for collecting Canadian Tire Money to be used to buy items for the Auction Table.Look for the container at the Christmas Party Dec 16Th to put your Canadian Tire Money in! Rachael will be doing a sharpening clinic for anyone interested on this Thursday night beginning at 6PM. Regal orders can still be picked up this Sat Dec 9 at the rink
All Groups
Upcoming events
Altantic Challenge Meet CampbelltonDec 8th & 9th
Christmas party Sunday, Dec 16th 3:45- 6:00
Maritime Meet
January 12&13th
November 21st , 2007
All Groups
Reminder: ice times for ALL groups 1-5 is cancelled this Saturday November24th Regular skate times for groups 4&5 on Sunday Nov 25th.
All Groups
The temperature in the Aitken Centre will be considerably colder this year than it has been in the past. All athletes and spectators should dress appropriately. The temperature at past meets was in the 20 C range but will be set at 8 C this year. Makes for faster ice but cold spectators. (Aitken centre cost cutting measure)
To Group 1, 2 and 3
To Group 1, 2 and 3
There will be a meeting Sunday Nov 17th to introduce parents to how a meet is run. John Cummings, along with Peter Teed, will explain the ins and outs of officiating and timing at competitions and all parents are encouraged to attend. This meeting will be from 5:00 to 6:00pm the used equipment sale will be at the same time
November 14th , 2007
To Group 1, 2 and 3
To Group 1 and 2
October 21st , 2007
To Group 1 and 2
Rachael Quinn will be holding a skate sharpening clinic Thursday Oct 25Th at 5:45 pm (as soon as skaters and board pads are on the ice.) Please bring your jig,stones,oil etc. and a pair of blades to sharpen.
Ice times cancelled for Group 1&2 skaters this Saturday Oct 27. Good Luck to all our skaters attending the Atlantic Cup in Charlottetown this coming weekend Forms for the Caraquet Meet on November 10-11 are on the SSNB site and that have to be in by Oct. 27Th.September 17th , 2007
To Group 1 and 2
Dryland training will start this Wednesday, Sept 19th. The location will be the Canada Games Stadium at 6:30pm for an hour. Bring you sneakers, water bottles and appropiate clothing.
April 23rd, 2007
To Group 1 and 2
Sue Ellis will be performing some dry land training the 1st week of May. She has requested that all skaters interested would be in contact with Rachel Quinn via email at prquinn@nb.sympatico.ca or call her at 738-8638 with your preference for wednesday or thursday.
April 19th, 2007
To All Groups
The SJASSC annual meeting is scheduled for Thursday, April 19 at 7pm at the New Brunswick Museum.
Please come out to support the board members and contribute toward the plans for next year. The SJASS closing banquet is this Saturday, April 21, 4pm to 6pm and will be held at the Meehan’s Cove Beach House, 199 Model Farm Road, Quispamsis.We hope to see everyone there to recognize our skater’s achievements. Families are each asked to bring a pizza. Rented club skates are to be returned at the banquet.And for those who wish to order a skin suit for next year, orders will be taken. Skin suits will be available at the banquet for sizing purposes.
February 18th, 2007
To Groups 3 & 4 Skaters
A new skater meet guide is now available on our website. The website address is www.sjspeedskaters.ca please click on the meet information link to view the new guide.
February 6th, 2007
To Groups 1, 2 & 3
The maximum registration cutoff of 150 skaters for a one day meet has been exceeded for the upcoming Hampton meet. We ask that anyone who has registered but who cannot attend contact Carol Cummings at 847-2329 as soon as possible.
January 26th, 2007
To Groups 1, 2 & 3
Please register for our next competition in Hampton. The link can be found on our website by clicking on "upcoming meets" link. You will also find the registration form for the St Croix Meet. Please have the forms handed into your group parent representative.
January 23rd, 2007
To Groups 1 & 2
Group 1 & 2 Skaters:
To all group 1 and group 2 skaters, please note there will be no practice this Saturday Jan 27th, because of the Eastern Canadian Meet.
Group 3 Skaters
To all group 3 skaters, please note there will be practice as usual on Saturday and Sunday for those skaters not going to the Eastern Canadian meet. Pat Watt will be coaching group 3 this week-end.
January 18th, 2007
To all Groups
It has been brought to our attention that a limited amount of parents are assisting to setup and remove the board pads on the ice for their groups. It would be greatly appreciated if all parents would assist with this task to ensure that all practices start at the times alloted.
January 18th, 2007
To Groups 1,2,3
This message is of interest to those skaters who are registered for the Eastern Short Track Speed Skating Championships in Fredericton Jan27,28. The host hotel for this event is the Fredericton Motor Inn at the rate of $79 per night. Particpants from Saint John may also choose to stay at the Delta Hotel for a group rate of $104.00 + tax.. If you choose to book your stay at the Delta, please mention you are from the Saint John Amateur Speed Skating Club. For those that may have already booked at the Delta your room rate will be adjusted to this group rate if you call the hotel to advise them. The number is 1-888-462-8800 Monday to Friday between the hours of 8:30 to 5:00. The cut-off date is Wednesday the 24th.
January 16th, 2007
To all Groups
Our ice time has been cancelled on Saturday so there will be no speed skating. This is for Saturday January 20th, 2007.
January 13th, 2007
To Groups 1, 2, 3
The registration deadline the Eastern Championships is Sunday January 14th, 2007. Please visit the SSNB website for more information. To register please see Carol Cummings at the Maritime Meet.
January 13th, 2007
To Groups 1,2, 3
Just wanted to let you know that warm-ups begin at 7:15 am again tomorrow and the races start at 8:15 am.Thank you for all of the food that was provided today as our many volunteers have really appreciated it. If more sandwiches could be brought in tomorrow that would be great as we ran out today.
January 12th, 2007.
To Groups 1,2, 3
Just wanted to let you know that warm ups for our Maritime Meet are to start at 7:15 am and races are to begin at 8:15 am. Also, please do not forget to bring in a plate of sandwiches and a plate of desserts for our many volunteers.
December 21st, 2006
To All Groups
Beth Smith found knee pads and a helmet in the dressing room after the Christmas Party the other day. If they are yours, please contact Beth at 506-672-9051.
To Group 3 skaters
Your coaches have made arrangements to get additional ICE time during the holiday season. There will be a Group 3 Practice on Wednesday Jan 3rd at 9:00 a.m. and on Thursday January 4th at 9:00 a.m. This is a great opportunity to get some extra practice time before the upcoming Maritime Meet.
December 18th, 2006
To all Groups
Just wanted you to know; that during the Christmas holiday speed skating will be cancelled. It will be cancelled from December 23rd to January 1st. Thank you and Merry Christmas!
December 15th, 2006
To all Groups,
Just sending you a reminder in regards to our Christmas Party and family skate to be held Sunday December 17th from 3:45pm to 6pm at the Gorman Arena. In addition to the family skate we will have a surprise visitor! All families are asked to contribute a plate of sweets and a plate of sandwiches. We will also have the draw for the raffle tickets that we sold at the beginning of the season. So please bring your tickets in if you haven’t done so already.
December 10th, 2006
To all Groups
Speed skating will be cancelled today for all groups as a water pipe burst at the Gorman Arena and the Arena will be closed.
December 8th, 2006
To all Groups
Mark your calendars for the SJACCS Christmas Party and family skate to be held Sunday December 17th from 3:45pm to 6pm at the Gorman Arena. In addition to the family skate we will have a surprise visitor! All families are asked to contribute a plate of sweets and a plate of sandwiches. We will also have the draw for the raffle tickets that we sold at the beginning of the season. So please bring your tickets in if you haven’t done so already.
December 8th, 2006
To Group 1 skaters.
Ice time has been cancelled on December 9th and 10th because of the Atlantic Challenge in Campbellton.
December 7th, 2006
To Groups 2 & 3
A list of older skaters who can sharpen skates is available on the bulletin board at the Gorman Arena. The price to have your skates sharpened is typically $5.00.
December 7th, 2006
To Groups 1, 2 & 3
The Maritime Speed Skating Championships is coming soon. January 13th and 14th at the Saint John Lord Beaverbrook Arena. The deadline for the registration is December 22nd. The space is limited so please register as soon as possible. The registration form can be found on the website at www.sjspeedskaters.ca
December 7th, 2006
To Groups 1, 2 & 3
SSNB is taking names for the Provincial Camp which is expected to be at the Gorman Area on January 3 and 4th. The entry deadline is December 11th, 2006. Group 1 will be skaters with a 500M time of 50 to 55 seconds. Group 2 will be skaters with a 500M time of 55 to 62 seconds. To register please email psteele@nb.sympatico.ca include your name and 500M time. For more information please visit the SSNB website at http://www.homestead.com/ssnb/home.html.
December 4th, 2006
To Groups 2 & 3
Rachel Quinn will be giving a training session on “How to sharpen your skates” tomorrow night at the Gorman Area at 6pm. Please bring your JIG and your Skates.
December 1st, 2006.
To Groups 2,3,& 4
You may want to arrive earlier as the In-Club Meet warm ups start at 9:15 am for group 4, 9:20 am for Group 3 and 9:25am for Group 4.
November 29th, 2006
To Groups 2, 3, & 4
For the In-Club Meet please bring your racing numbers for your helmets if you have one, also lunch is going to be provided and please arrive at around 9am in the morning.
November 27th, 2006.
To Groups 2, 3 & 4
On Saturday December 2nd, the Saint John Amateur Speed Skating Club is pleased to host an In-Club meet for our Group 2 (Intermediate Speed Skating), Group 3 (Learn to Speed Skate) and Group 4 (Learn to Skate-Skills Development) skating groups.
The In-Club Meet is a great opportunity for our younger skaters to be introduced to speed skating. For the more experienced skaters there is an opportunity to race.
November 24th,2006.
To Groups 1 & 2
SSNB is taking names for the Provincial Camp which is expected to be at the Gorman Area on January 3 and 4th. The entry deadline is December 11th, 2006. Group 1 will be skaters with a 500M time of 50 to 55 seconds. Group 2 will be skaters with a 500M time of 55 to 62 seconds. To register please email psteele@nb.sympatico.ca include your name and 500M time. For more information please visit the SSNB website at http://www.homestead.com/ssnb/home.html.
November 22nd, 2006
To Groups 1 & 2
Anyone interested in sharpening skates for group 3 skaters please call
John Cummings at 847-2329 and John will post a list with skaters names and
numbers at the rink as well as provide a hand-out to group 3 parents" $5.00
has been the going rate for this service but that is between you and your
customer.
November 22nd, 2006
To All Groups
Ice time has been cancelled by the City for all on Nov 25th, 2006.
Ice time has also been cancelled for groups 1,2 & 3 for Nov 26th, 2006 because of the Harold Joyce Meet in Fredericton.
November 21st, 2006
To Groups 1,2 & 3
The Restigouche Comets would like to invite you to their competition for 2006, the Atlantic Challenge. This two day competition will be held in the warm in the Campbellton Civic Center. The competition will take place on December 9 & 10th, 2006. The deadline for the registration is November 24th 2006. The information should be posted on the website at www.speedskaters.ca
November 14th, 2006
To Groups 1,2
There will be there will be a general information session on Saturday, November 18. All parents are encouraged to attend.The meeting will be in the common room located on the upper level of the Gorman arena. The information session will start at 9:30 and is expected to last 15-30 minutes.
On the agenda is:
- a short overview of the club and an introduction to some of the names and faces on the Board
- a review of skater's equipment requirements - with handouts available
- important information to all parents about the in-club meet to be held December 2.
& the Jan 13, 14 Maritime Speed Skating Championships to be hosted by the SJASSC
- Club hoodie orders and other items as required.
To Groups 3,4
There will be there will be a general information session on Saturday, November 18. All parents are encouraged to attend.The meeting will be in the common room located on the upper level of the Gorman arena. The information session will start at 10:30 and is expected to last 15-30 minutes.
On the agenda is:
- a short overview of the club and an introduction to some of the names and faces on the Board
- a review of skater's equipment requirements - with handouts available
- important information to all parents about the in-club meet to be held December 2.
& the Jan 13, 14 Maritime Speed Skating Championships to be hosted by the SJASSC
- Club hoodie orders and other items as required
Nov 10th, 2006
Voicemail to all Groups
This is a message to all parents of skaters at the Saint John Amateur Speed Skating Club. Please take note that you are able to review all voicemail messages sent during the year by checking the website at sjspeedskaters.ca. On the main menu page there is an item called “Voicemail” where the text of every voicemail is posted.We also have a phone number for the club that can be used for any questions you may have. The phone number is 693-2SK8.
Nov 10th, 2006
Voicemail message to Group 3 skaters
I was asked to send a 2nd message out to group 3 skaters in regards to the Harold Joyce Meet in Fredericton, the weekend of Nov 25 & 26.The deadline to register for the Meet is Nov 11th please ensure that your child’s registration is not missed. If so, you would have to contact Tracy Hodgson at phone number 506-849-8662 or e-mail her at hodgsond@nb.sympatico.ca. Please advise her that you will have a registration form completed and a cheque to give to her on Saturday morning during the practice. If your child does not have a helmet cover for the Meet this will be ordered and available for pick up Sat Nov 25th at the Aitken University Center.
Nov 10th, 2006
Voicemail to all groups
Beth Smith will be at the Gorman Area on Sunday Nov 12th from 4 to 6pm, Tuesday Nov 14th from 6:15 pm to 8:15pm and Thrusday Nov 16th from 6:15 pm to 8:15pm to take orders for our new “Hoodies”. They are zipped sweatshirts and pullovers with a choice of color either red or blue. The price for the pullovers is $25.00 and zipped is $30.00. Skaters can have their names or racing number on the sleeve for an extra $5.00. The deadline for orders is Nov 20th. The orders are expected to arrive during the week of Dec 12th. If you cannot meet Beth at these times please contact her at 506-672-9051. Payments can be made upon the placement of the order or when it arrives.
Nov 6th, 2006
Voicemail to Group 1
Ice time has been cancelled on Saturday Nov 11th because of the Caraquet Meet.
Nov 5th,2006
Voicemail to Groups 1,2 & 3
The Harold Joyce Invitational Meet will be held on the weekend of November 25 & 26 at the Aitken University Center in Fredericton. The registration deadline is Saturday Nov 11th. This competition is limited to 185 skaters so please register early. Your group parent rep will be available at skating practice to distribute and collect completed registration forms. The parent reps are:
Group 1-Carol Cummings
Group 2-Claudia Hughes
Group 3-Tracy Hodgson
The registration form can be downloaded from our website located at www.sjspeedskaters.ca
Oct 30th, 2006
Voicemail to Groups 1 & 2
There will be no speed skating on Tuesday night because of Halloween.
Oct 30th, 2006
Voicemail to Groups 1, 2 & 3
The next meet will be the Caraquet All-Points Meet at the Colisee Leopold Foulem de Caraquet on November 11th and 12th, 2006. The deadline registration is November 1st, 2006. The registration form can be downloaded from our website.
Oct 28th, 2006
Voicemail to Groups 1 & 2
Ice time has been cancelled for Saturday Oct 28th because of the PEI Meet.
Oct 13th, 2006
Voicemail to all Groups
Speed skating starts on Oct 14th at the Gorman Area. To verify the time of your course please visit our website at www.sjspeedskaters.ca. The time should be the same as last year.
Oct 10th, 2006
Voicemail to Groups 1 & 2.
To all Skaters wishing to attend the Atlantic Cup in PEI, Registration Forms need to be submitted by October 15th, 2006 to your parent group representative. The Atlantic cup will be held at the Charlottetown Civic Centre on October 28th and 29th. The registration form can be found on our website at www.sjspeedskaters.ca
Sept 6, 2006
Voicemail to all Groups.
The registration of the new speed-skating season is to take place on Sept 13th from 7pm till 8:30pm at the Millidgeville Community Center. Hope to see you there!