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Dear Inga,
On April 18, the season will get underway with our
first club training "Chalk Talk" (see below). Now in our
6th year, we are poised to set the pace for skaters
everywhere. For instance, Ottawa is host to two of
the best inline events:
ING Ottawa Marathon on May 28
Ottawa Inline Skating Festival (organized by
OISC) on Sept. 3
We also wow skaters with:
Barry Publow, our renowned head
coach
a well thought out training schedule
social and recreational activities ... and more!
| Improved web site |
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In a few days, we expect to launch our brand new
web site with numerous cool features, like
mileage club, an online store, members only area,
plus all the usual info and news on skating. When this
happens On a Roll will be redesigned. Please
note: some of the links from this issue may not work
properly after the switch over.
Watch this
address or check for the announcement on our
YahooGroup.
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| Chalk talk: preparing for Ottawa marathon |
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On April 18, at 6:30 pm at the Canadian Police
College (St. Laurent and Sandridge) we're holding the
ING Ottawa Marathon Preparation Chalk Talk.
This event kicks off the first series of training
sessions aimed at preparing you for the May 28
marathon or half marathon.
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| New youth program |
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With the excitement among the young participants
at our Inline Skating Festival last year, we
are trying something new for the club: teaching inline
speed
skating techique to youth aged 9 to 13. This program
takes place on Sundays from 9 am to 10 am during
NCC/Alcatel Sunday Bikedays.
Register early to secure a spot.
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| Early season technique tips by Barry Publow |
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Inline skating is all about body position, balance and
timing. Efficient skating cannot exist without
proficiency in each of these areas, with balance
being the core ability.
Here are a few tips to help you find your balance
again as you get out on your skates for the first few
times this year.
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| Do you eat with performance in mind? by Beth Mansfield |
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Before you start training to improve your health and
sport performance you need to assess your strengths
and weaknesses, your current state of fitness and
set some health and performance goals. Nutrition is
no different.
Get started with this brief questionnaire to assess
your habits.
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Alcatel Sunday Bikedays |
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Every Sunday from June 4 to August 27, 2006 we are
offering basic skills workshops on Colonel By Drive.
Facilitated by OISC instructors, these workshops are
geared to new skaters who want to learn about
safety, equipment, and try out basic techniques
including classic stride, turning and braking.
Complete overview
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