INFORMATION

The association "Paris Ice and Inline Roller" organizes in Paris an
International school of Inline Figure Skating and Dance where you
will be welcome.


It will take place at the gymnasium René Mouchotte
33 Rue du Commandant René Mouchotte
75014 PARIS FRANCE

on the 27, 28, 29, 30 and 31 October 2008

Schedule : 7 pm to 9 pm every day

Fees of entry : 75 € / week

Please contact us by phone (+33 (0)6 09 67 73 52) or e-mail for more
details  and for your inscription.

Regards,

Jean-Pierre
http://www.skateparis.com

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Hi Karlsbadskateguy !

Sure, that EIFSA is still in action -
I think, it´s because of holiday season !

Christine

To: eifsa@yahoogroups.com
From: karlsbadskateguy@...
Date: Mon, 25 Aug 2008 15:28:37 -0700
Subject: RE: [EIFSA] AUSTRIA - http://voodooskate.com/

Hi Christine,
What happened with Samantha @ EIFSA?
I used to get emails with skate news
but haven't seen any for long time.
Is EIFSA still in action?

Karlsbadskateguy

Carlsbad,

California

To: EIFSA@...: voodooskate@...:
Mon, 25 Aug 2008 06:25:27 +0000

Subject: [EIFSA] AUSTRIA - http://voodooskate.com/

Hi everybody,

http://voodooskate.com

http://www.geocities.com/eifsa_infos//AUSTRIA.htmlhttp://www.geocities.com/doubl\
els_inline_figure_skatesViele

Grüße aus Österreich

Christine__________________________________________________________

can u guide me how can i get mails of this group

http://www.mimundopatin.com.ar/

Inline Figure Skating Basic Skills DVD

DVD de los Basic Skills Inline.

Basic Skills DVD:
Este completo DVD de fácil uso, muestra los ejercicios
para aprender correctamente a patinar en Inline,
además de un compilado de saltos, trompos, footwork, etc.
Si te interesa adquirir dicho material escribe a:

ADRIAN BATURIN <info@...>

http://www.mimundopatin.com.ar/

http://www.skateparis.com/

Le prochain évènement organisé par
"Glace et Roller Inline de Paris" sera :
The next event organized by our association will be :

"Open International de Paris 2009"
Danse et Artistique sur Patins en Ligne -
Inline Figure Skating and Dance


Il aura lieu - It will take place

les 31 janvier et 1er février 2009

au - at the

Gymnase de la Plaine 13 Rue du Général Guillaumat 75015 PARIS

Vous en trouverez le dossier complet avec le règlement dans les
rubriques : "Evènements" et "Open de Paris 2009"

http://www.skateparis.com/grip/opencms/grip/Evenements/
http://www.skateparis.com/grip/opencms/grip/Paris_International_Open_2009.html

C'est la seule compétition au Monde dédiée exclusivement aux
patineurs d'artistique et de danse sur patins en ligne

http://www.skateparis.com/

Hi Christine,

What happened with Samantha @ EIFSA? I used to get emails with skate news but
haven't seen any for long time. Is EIFSA still in action?

Karlsbadskateguy
Carlsbad, California

To: EIFSA@yahoogroups.com
From: voodooskate@...
Date: Mon, 25 Aug 2008 06:25:27 +0000
Subject: [EIFSA] AUSTRIA - http://voodooskate.com/




















             Hi everybody,



http://voodooskate.com

http://www.geocities.com/eifsa_infos//AUSTRIA.html

http://www.geocities.com/doublels_inline_figure_skates



Viele Grüße aus Österreich



Christine
























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Hi everybody,

http://voodooskate.com
http://www.geocities.com/eifsa_infos//AUSTRIA.html
http://www.geocities.com/doublels_inline_figure_skates


Viele Grüße aus Österreich

Christine

An alle Eis-und Inlinekunstläufer !

Ich habe einen neuen Onlineshop für Eis-und Inlinekunstläufer eröffnet und
möchte Euch die Adresse mitteilen :
http://www.shop-021.de/shop-Voodooskate.html

Ich bin Generalimporteur von Double L´s Inlinekunstlaufprodukten(Snow White
Inlinekunstlaufgestelle, Entry level Inlineskates) für Österreich und werde in
Zukunft auch Textilien für Eis-und Inlinekunstläufer vertreiben !

Schaut mal vorbei bei mir !
Viel Spaß beim surfen,

Christine Bertolasi
voodooskate@...

La Coupe de Paris 2008 de patinage artistique et de danse sur patins
en ligne aura lieu les 26 et 27 janvier 2008 au Gymnase de la Plaine
75015

PARIS   FRANCE.

Je rappelle que c'est la seule compétition Française et même
Européenne dédiée exclusivement aux patineurs et patineuses
d'artistique et de danse sur patins en ligne.

Le règlement sera diffusé par mail dans les prochains jours.

The Cup of Paris 2008 artistic and dance on inline will take place on
the 26 and 27 january 2008 at the Gymnasium de la Plaine 75015 PARIS
FRANCE.

This competition (the only one in France and in Europe) is open
exclusively to artistic and dance skaters on inline skates.

The regulations will be sent by mail within few days.

Jean-Pierre    G . R . I . P .
http://www.skateparis.com

They're all used & 30 years old:

Roller skates:
Hudora K50/Gr.v. 26-28cm
White lady boot size 40-41
+ some extra accessories

Roller skates:
ACS 430 Skate Mate-C
Mounted on white 'NBA' gym shoes size 42-43

Ice skates:
White lady boot size 8 UK
John Wilson Sheffield

Email me if you're interested & can pick it up from Leidschendam:
Orna@...

Orna

http://www.samantha-bennis.book.fr/
http://www.geocities.com/dalida_show

DALIDA SHOW
a tribute act - un spectacle hommage
20 ans Déjà!


http://www.geocities.com/dalida_show
http://www.samantha-bennis.book.fr/

*Journées OPEN G . R . I . P . des 23 et 24 juin 2007 *

*Gymnase de la Plaine 13 R. du Général Guillaumat 75015 Paris*

Planning Organisation

_Samedi 23_

A partir de 12 h : installation sono, sécurisation piste et repas

Accueil à  partir de 14 h 30. Début de l'animation vers 15 h
Entrainement – démonstration + initiations

Fin : 18 h


_Dimanche 24_

10 h à– 12 h : accueil et initiation

12 h à– 14 h : repas et pratique libre

14 h à– 17 h : initiation et démonstration alternées

Fin 17 h


Venez nombreux!

Jean-Pierre


Jean-Pierre Faugere
<erguaf@...>
http://www.skateparis.com

Bonjour,

Veuillez trouver ci-dessous les horaires des stages de patinage
artistique et de danse sur patins en ligne (tous niveaux) organises
par G.R.I.P. au
Gymnase de la Plaine
13 Rue du General Guillaumat
75015

Paris pendant les mois de juillet et aout 2007
(debut: 9 juillet 2007)!

Lundi 20 h a  22 h

Mardi 21 h a  22 h 30

Samedi 12 h a  13 h 30

Pour tous renseignements complementaires et pour les inscriptions :

                      +33 (0)6 09 67 73 52 ou par mail



Jean-Pierre Faugere
<erguaf@...>
http://www.skateparis.com



--- In EIFSA@yahoogroups.com, Jean-Pierre Faugère <erguaf@
skateparis.com> wrote:
>
> INFORMATION
>
> Le stage de patinage en ligne du mois de juillet 2007 aura lieu du
> Lundi 9 au Mardi 31 au gymnase de la Plaine 75015 PARIS aux jours et
> heures suivants :
>
> Lundi de 20 h à  22 h
>
> Mardi de 21 h à  22 h 30
>
> Forfaits d'une semaine possibles.
>
> Inscriptions et renseignements complémentaires par téléphone
> (06 09 67 73 52) ou par mail.
>
> ....................................................................
..
>
> Rappel des horaires du mois de juin 2007 :
>
> Samedi 9 juin : 9 h à 11 h gymnase de la Plaine
>
> Samedi 16 juin : 11 h à  13 h au gymnase Elisabeth 75014 Paris
>
> Samedi 23 juin : 10 h à  21 h gymnase de la Plaine
>
> Dimanche 24 juin : 10 h à  13 h gymnase de la Plaine et Open de
Paris
> 14 h à  16 h gymnase de la Plaine
>
> Samedi 30 juin : 12 h à  13 h 30 gymnase de la Plaine
>
> Inscription nécéssaire pour toutes les séances!
>
> Jean-Pierre
> http://www.skateparis.com/
>

Tutti i risultati della gara su
All official result of competition on

http://www.webalice.it/biciesse/filippini_2007

Grazie ancora ed arrivederci al 2008
Many thanks and see You on 2008

Claudio Faragona


A.S.D. PIETAS JULIA MISANO
Via Saffi 56
47843 - MISANO ADRIATICO
Italia



--- In EIFSA@yahoogroups.com, "Pattinaggio Misano"
<pattinaggiomisano@...> wrote:
>
> Dear Friends,
>
> here is to You the Timetable of our Competition.
> We are always open to new application from abroad until 25 may: at
> this moment we have 500 single, 10 in line and 55 dance couples.
> Many thanks for the attention!!
>
> Claudio Faragona
>
> A.S.D. PIETAS JULIA MISANO
> Via Saffi 56
> 47843 - MISANO ADRIATICO
> Italia
> "Pattinaggio Misano" <pattinaggiomisano@...>
>
> CONFÉDÉRATION EUROPÉENNE DE ROLLER-SKATING
>
> C.E.R.S. (Affiliée à la F.I.R.S.)
>
> COMITÉ EUROPÉEN DE PATINAGE ARTISTIQUE (C.E.P.A.)
>
> International Trophy AICS – CEPA of Free Skating, In Line and Dance
>
> 9° Memorial "Giuseppe Filippini" - Misano Adriatico  03-09/06/2007
>
> TIMETABLE COMPETITIONS
>
> Sunday 03/06/2007
> - Start Long Program 8,15 Cat. PROMOTIONAL B M/L (4+48)
>
> Follow by Podium
>
> - Start Long Program, 14,30 Cat. PROMOTIONAL A M/L (6+60)
>
> Follow by Podium
>
> - Start Long Program 21,00 Cat. PROMOTIONAL C L (21)
>
> Follow by Podium
>
> Monday 04/06/2007
> - Start Long Program 08.30 Cat. MINIS 1998 M/L (4+19) + ESPOIR 1996
M
> (8) + ESPOIR 1995 M (9)
>
> Follow by Podium
>
> - Start Long Program 14,30 Cat. MINIS 1997 M/L (5+46)
>
> Follow by Podium
>
> - Start Long Program 21,00 Cat. PROMOTIONAL D M/L (4+19)
>
> Follow by Podium
>
> Tuesday 05/06/2007
> - Start Long Program 08.15 Cat. ESPOIR 1995 L. (43)
>
> Follow by Podium
>
> - Start Long Program 14.30 Cat. ESPOIR 1996 L. (51)
>
> Follow by Podium
>
> - Start Compulsory Dance 20.30 Cat. MINIS(4) + PROMOTIONALS(1+3+1+5)
>
> Wednesday 06/06/2007
> - Start Long Program 08.15 Cat. GIOVANISSIMI 2000 M/L. (4+22)+
> GIOVANISSIMI 1999 M/L. (3+26)
>
> Follow by Podium
>
> - Start Short Program 14.00 Cat. CADET M/L (4+31) + YOUTH M/L (8+29)
>
> - Start Free Dance 20.45 MINIS(4) + PROMOTIONALS(1+3+1+5)
>
> Follow by Podium
>
> Thursday 07/06/2007
> - Start Long Program 9.00 Cat. CADET M/L (4+31)
>
> Follow by Podium
>
> - Start Long Program 14.00 Cat. YOUTH M/L (8+29)
>
> Follow by Podium
>
>
> 20,45 Open Ceremony
>
> - Follow Start Short Program JUNIOR M. (6) + SENIOR M. (12)
>
> PAGE 1/2
>
> Friday 08/06/2007
> - Start Compulsory Dance 08.45 Cat. ESPOIR (9) + CADET (7) + YOUTH
> (11)
>
> - Start Short Program 14.00 Cat. JUNIOR L. (15) + SENIOR L. (18).
>
> - Follow Long Program Cat. JUNIOR M. (6) + SENIOR M. (12)
>
> Follow by Podium
>
> - Start Short Program 21.00 Cat. SENIOR M/L (2+1) IN-LINE
>
> Follow by Original Dance OD Cat. JUNIOR (2) e SENIOR (8)
>
> Saturday 09/06/2007
> - Start Compulsory Dance 09,00 Cat. JUNIOR (2) + SENIOR (8)
>
> - Follow by Free Dance Cat. ESPOIR (9)
>
> Follow by Podium
>
> - Start Long Program 14,00 Long Program CADET M/L (2+4) + YOUTH L
(2)
> IN-LINE
>
> - Follow by Long Program JUNIOR L. (15).
>
> - Follow by Free Dance Cat. CADET (7) + YOUTH (11).
>
> - Follow by Long Program SENIOR L. (18).
>
> Follow by Podium
>
> - Start Long Program 21.00 Cat. SENIOR M/L (2+1) IN-LINE.
>
> - Follow by Free Dance Cat. JUNIOR (2) + SENIOR (8).
>
> Follow Podium
>
> WARNING: Alla Competitions will be on the rink of the Palasport.
>
> The meeting before the time start is always fixed to 15 min.
>
> They are not scheduled before training (also for Dance). It's
> scheduled only official training follow direct by competitions. The
> time of official training will be 3 min.+ the time of the programme.
> For category Giovanissimi the groups of official training will be of
> max 10 skaters, for all the others (except C/Y/J/S max 6) max 8
> skaters.
>
> Will be available two rinks near to the official rink, for training,
> during all period of the competitions.
>
> Note: M. = Men / L. = Ladies.
>
> Misano 10th/05/2007        CEPA Member
>
>                                                 Marco Faggioli
>

INFORMATION

Le stage de patinage en ligne du mois de juillet 2007 aura lieu du
Lundi 9 au Mardi 31 au gymnase de la Plaine 75015 PARIS aux jours et
heures suivants :

Lundi de 20 h à  22 h

Mardi de 21 h à  22 h 30

Forfaits d'une semaine possibles.

Inscriptions et renseignements complémentaires par téléphone
(06 09 67 73 52) ou par mail.

......................................................................

Rappel des horaires du mois de juin 2007 :

Samedi 9 juin : 9 h à 11 h gymnase de la Plaine

Samedi 16 juin : 11 h à  13 h au gymnase Elisabeth 75014 Paris

Samedi 23 juin : 10 h à  21 h gymnase de la Plaine

Dimanche 24 juin : 10 h à  13 h gymnase de la Plaine et Open de Paris
14 h à  16 h gymnase de la Plaine

Samedi 30 juin : 12 h à  13 h 30 gymnase de la Plaine

Inscription nécéssaire pour toutes les séances!

Jean-Pierre
http://www.skateparis.com/

Hello there!
First of all let me introduce myself.
My name is Vera Andrejcenko.
I'm from Macedonia.
Student of Electrical Engineering Faculty.
And I usually do inline skating, not inline figure
skating, cause in my country this is not such a well
known branch of skating.
But I would realy LOVE to start doing some inline
figure skating.
My past experience is participation on two
Roller-skating contests here in Skopje, Macedonia,
which are held once a year.
In winter I can't stand not to go on ice-skating
and during summer I usually do
not separate from my roller skates,
cause they're my passion.

Sincere Greetings!

"Vera Andrejcenko" <vercemkd01@...>

Are you excited about inline figure skating? Do you wish there were
more competitions, training and other people you can get together
with?  So do we.

We're looking for people that want to take an active role in advancing
inline figure skating.  You can be a skater, coach, skating judge,
parent, child, retired,  accountant, web designer, computer geek,
lawyer, doctor or just  about anyone.

Let us know your interests,  skating experience and  other experience
by sending an email to EIFSA <eifsa_infos@...>.

Please feel free to post this on other newsgroups, post at your rink,
with permission, and pass it on.

Dear Friends,

here is to You the Timetable of our Competition.
We are always open to new application from abroad until 25 may: at
this moment we have 500 single, 10 in line and 55 dance couples.
Many thanks for the attention!!

Claudio Faragona

A.S.D. PIETAS JULIA MISANO
Via Saffi 56
47843 - MISANO ADRIATICO
Italia
"Pattinaggio Misano" <pattinaggiomisano@...>

CONFÉDÉRATION EUROPÉENNE DE ROLLER-SKATING

C.E.R.S. (Affiliée à la F.I.R.S.)

COMITÉ EUROPÉEN DE PATINAGE ARTISTIQUE (C.E.P.A.)

International Trophy AICS – CEPA of Free Skating, In Line and Dance

9° Memorial "Giuseppe Filippini" - Misano Adriatico  03-09/06/2007

TIMETABLE COMPETITIONS

Sunday 03/06/2007
- Start Long Program 8,15 Cat. PROMOTIONAL B M/L (4+48)

Follow by Podium

- Start Long Program, 14,30 Cat. PROMOTIONAL A M/L (6+60)

Follow by Podium

- Start Long Program 21,00 Cat. PROMOTIONAL C L (21)

Follow by Podium

Monday 04/06/2007
- Start Long Program 08.30 Cat. MINIS 1998 M/L (4+19) + ESPOIR 1996 M
(8) + ESPOIR 1995 M (9)

Follow by Podium

- Start Long Program 14,30 Cat. MINIS 1997 M/L (5+46)

Follow by Podium

- Start Long Program 21,00 Cat. PROMOTIONAL D M/L (4+19)

Follow by Podium

Tuesday 05/06/2007
- Start Long Program 08.15 Cat. ESPOIR 1995 L. (43)

Follow by Podium

- Start Long Program 14.30 Cat. ESPOIR 1996 L. (51)

Follow by Podium

- Start Compulsory Dance 20.30 Cat. MINIS(4) + PROMOTIONALS(1+3+1+5)

Wednesday 06/06/2007
- Start Long Program 08.15 Cat. GIOVANISSIMI 2000 M/L. (4+22)+
GIOVANISSIMI 1999 M/L. (3+26)

Follow by Podium

- Start Short Program 14.00 Cat. CADET M/L (4+31) + YOUTH M/L (8+29)

- Start Free Dance 20.45 MINIS(4) + PROMOTIONALS(1+3+1+5)

Follow by Podium

Thursday 07/06/2007
- Start Long Program 9.00 Cat. CADET M/L (4+31)

Follow by Podium

- Start Long Program 14.00 Cat. YOUTH M/L (8+29)

Follow by Podium


20,45 Open Ceremony

- Follow Start Short Program JUNIOR M. (6) + SENIOR M. (12)

PAGE 1/2

Friday 08/06/2007
- Start Compulsory Dance 08.45 Cat. ESPOIR (9) + CADET (7) + YOUTH
(11)

- Start Short Program 14.00 Cat. JUNIOR L. (15) + SENIOR L. (18).

- Follow Long Program Cat. JUNIOR M. (6) + SENIOR M. (12)

Follow by Podium

- Start Short Program 21.00 Cat. SENIOR M/L (2+1) IN-LINE

Follow by Original Dance OD Cat. JUNIOR (2) e SENIOR (8)

Saturday 09/06/2007
- Start Compulsory Dance 09,00 Cat. JUNIOR (2) + SENIOR (8)

- Follow by Free Dance Cat. ESPOIR (9)

Follow by Podium

- Start Long Program 14,00 Long Program CADET M/L (2+4) + YOUTH L (2)
IN-LINE

- Follow by Long Program JUNIOR L. (15).

- Follow by Free Dance Cat. CADET (7) + YOUTH (11).

- Follow by Long Program SENIOR L. (18).

Follow by Podium

- Start Long Program 21.00 Cat. SENIOR M/L (2+1) IN-LINE.

- Follow by Free Dance Cat. JUNIOR (2) + SENIOR (8).

Follow Podium

WARNING: Alla Competitions will be on the rink of the Palasport.

The meeting before the time start is always fixed to 15 min.

They are not scheduled before training (also for Dance). It's
scheduled only official training follow direct by competitions. The
time of official training will be 3 min.+ the time of the programme.
For category Giovanissimi the groups of official training will be of
max 10 skaters, for all the others (except C/Y/J/S max 6) max 8
skaters.

Will be available two rinks near to the official rink, for training,
during all period of the competitions.

Note: M. = Men / L. = Ladies.

Misano 10th/05/2007        CEPA Member

                                                 Marco Faggioli

Hi,

I am a casting producer for ABC's hit show, Wife Swap, and we are
looking for figure skating families to be featured in an upcoming
episode. I used to be a skater and I really am excited about this
episode. I am hoping to find a great outgoing family that has a child
who is competitive in the sport that would want to be on the show. As
a former skater I understand the life of figure skaters and think it
would be a great opportunity for the right family.

Families featured on the show will receive a $20,000 honorarium. If
you refer a family that is selected to appear on the show you receive
$1,000 as a thank you for helping us out.

The premise is that the wives from 2 different households swap places
for a week to experience how another family lives and interacts under
the rules of a new mom. It is very different from the show on FOX,
Trading Spouses, where the wife from one family gets to decide how the
other family spends their money. On our show the family is free to
spend the $20,000 however they would like. I also think our show is
done better, just my personal opinion. It is more documentary- like
and less sensational. The families end up learning a lot and get a great
experience.

Basically we are looking for families anywhere in the United States,
but we ask that families applying for the show consist of two parents
and have at least one child, between the ages of 7 and 17, living at
home. I ask that families submitting to the show email a family photo
and description of everyone and their ages to:
<wifeswapcasting2007@...>
and then we can get an application started.

So, please let me know if you are interested in helping out in any
way, shape, or form. Thanks so much! If you want to check out the
website for more information:
http://abc.go. com/primetime/ wifeswap,
I look forward to working with you in the future.


"wifeswapcasting2007" <wifeswapcasting2007@...>

http://www.rollerskatersgazette.com/inlines.htm
http://www.rollerskatersgazette.com/

Judging the Inline Skater
by Jeff Higgins

       For you judges out there, or critics who want to compare one
skater to another, here's what to look and listen for when watching
the inline dance skater.  For you inline skaters who think they can
continue to get away with sloppy skating, your days are numbered.

  Double take-offs or Clunking - Listen for thumping on the floor as
the skater fails to set the direction of the stroke properly for the
intended travel.  When the skate is set down incorrectly, the wheels
resist the angle of attack, causing the skate to hop up into the air,
and "clunk" as the full weight of the skater is applied.  You may not
hear it, but the skater will know when it happens.   It's a like
setting a bowling ball down too hard, causing it to bounce once
before it finds the right direction.

Patterns full of angles instead of lobes - Even if a baseline is
adhered to, watch for angled take-offs, and noticeable struggling to
maintain speed and flow.  You'll notice that the pattern appears to
be a series of angled flats instead of circular lobes.  Usually the
pattern will seem small for the amount of effort.  This is a fairly
severe error and indicates a need to look in the direction of
intended travel and practice doing true edges by following (or
dancing with) quads skaters.  (Asking them to practice on a figure
circle is a futile effort, though.)

  Pedaling - Ex-Ice skaters will pedal quite a bit more that ex-Quad
skaters.   Pedaling is picking up the heel of the free leg before
setting is back down for the next stroke…like pedaling a bicycle.
This is because of fear of the toe-pick catching the ice, causing
unexpected falls.  It is also a result of laziness or ignorance.
(i.e. poor coaching).  Less pedaling = higher score, all else being
equal.

  Progressing - The skater will walk, or step-ahead, instead of
stroking from the parallel-and position.  This is the result of
leaning too far forward.  To keep from falling, the skater must step
ahead instead of stroking.  The fix for this is pushing from the
heel, and skating over the center of the skate instead of the front
wheel.  Judges should reward the skater who appears centered over the
skate.

Although evidence of the past is not always indicative of the future,
take a look an the wheels of the skate up close, if you notice uneven
wearing left to right and uneven wearing among wheels, (especially on
the front wheel), the skater has been skating incorrectly for quite
some time.  Point this out to coaches if there is any argument
concerning leaning forward and thus progressing.  On today's indoor
roll-on floors (even concrete) one set of wheels can last a year
without significant uneven wear.

  Two-footed skating - One-foot lobe transitions are extremely
difficult to perform on inlines…much more difficult than on quads.
Give them some slack.  Skaters may choose to cheat by sliding the
free-leg on the floor during the swing to stabilize and set the new
edge.  This is not too different then the `scuffing' on the
Counter/Three-turn on the International Iceland Tango.

Flats - On inlines, it is very difficult to set the direction of a
new edge perfectly every time.   Incorrectly set edges
cause "clunking", flats and scalloped edges.  The accomplished skater
will be able to set more edges correctly.  You should reward this
effort, because there is no `subtle' recovery from a poorly set edge,
as with quads or ice.

  Twisting - Twisting (or any exaggerated torso movement) is employed
by the skater as a quick fix to correct other problems such as
incorrect starting position of the torso and incorrect amount of
shoulder rotation begun during take-offs.  This takes special
concentration during each step and should be rewarded.   Other causes
for twisting are poor take-offs, incorrect angle of lean, and poor
posture baseline (double leans).

Slipping/noisy edges/chirping take-offs - Inline skate are noted for
being very quiet, but occasionally you'll hear squeaking as the
wheels slip on the floor surface.  Almost always it is a result of
not putting the weight over the center of the skate.  If the weight
is mainly over the front wheel, it will slip more easily than if the
weight is evenly distributed over all wheels.  There should be no
sounds from the wheels at all, except a low rumble as they roll over
uneven boards on the floor.

  Turns - As a general rule, Mohawks are harder to do on inlines; and
three turns are easier on inlines.  Judges should reward accordingly.

  These are all I can think of, for now.  Questions, comments???

Jeff Higgins <jhiggins@...>

http://www.rollerskatersgazette.com/
http://www.rollerskatersgazette.com/inlines.htm

May I use your letter in the June RS Gazette Newsletter?

Joe Kaplenk <jkaplenk@...> wrote:
This is what I posted to Sk8rs4Change on Yahoo.

  Demise of Roller Skating (Was Demise of this group)

  This year I was quite shocked at our local competition in Aurora , IL
  when I had no problem finding a place to sit. In the past I had to
  fight to find and retain my place. I realized that the spectators
  weren't there, the skaters weren't hanging around and there was a
  decrease in the apparent number of competitors. Unfortunately, I
  didn't compete in any other roller competitions due to a hectic
  schedule. So I can't comment about the other competitions.

  I won't be at the Great Lakes Regionals since I could not come to
  terms over the video at the competition and my fees would be 350%
  over last year and didn't want to just go to compete (I always place
  last). But I'll keep doing quads and inlines and competing where I
  can next year.

  I do agree that USARS is listening and trying some things, but maybe
  there needs to some more fundamental changes. There is a strong need
  for new people with the courage to make fundamental changes.

  I have been an active roller, ice and inline skater and was very
  extensively involved in getting Adult Nationals going on ice in the
  USFSA. Up to that time in the early nineties a number of ice clubs
  were very closed minded about adult skating -- they are great for
  dancing -- but that's it. Many clubs wouldn't let adults do
  freestyle -- only dance. I was the only male in an ice regionals for
  the whole Midwest (1 of 3 in the US ) sectionals. My adults were
  quite despondent about how they fit in the scheme of things.

  In contrast recently, I competed at Adult Nationals on ice and I had
  eleven men in the 56+ freestyle Bronze category (up to, but no axle)
  and there were 10 ladies. More men than ladies!! And a bunch of old
  geezers!! BTW, I got 8th out of 11th after not competing on ice in
  14 years!!

  I believe that one of the keys to its success is the intimate
  involvement of the athlete. In the early nineties we formed a new
  national organization called Adult Skaters Forum(ASF), which I was
  President. We had competition, coaches, testing and other committees
  formed. We kept USFSA officials informed and sent them our
  newsletter. A former USFSA president met with me to discuss what the
  heck we were doing and the USFSA was quite concerned. (I hope to
  detail the history when I get a chance. It is a great story) We were
  quite ready to go our own way and had some high level support. Due
  to our efforts, eventually ASF unofficially was merged into USFSA
  Adult Skaters Advisory Committee, which I was the first chair. A
  number of former World Class roller skaters were involved in the
  adult skating. Many were in high places. But the key was keeping the
  athlete involved. The skaters were the ones making the decisions
  after discussion. That is why it has been such a success.

  While you cannot do direct comparisons of the two sports, but there
  are many fundamental concepts in common. Every sport has its
  weaknesses and strengths. Roller skating is usually more family
  friendly, warmer, cheaper and often less crowded during practice
  sessions. Ice is cold and less friendly. I also find body position
  in figures and dance on rollers better than on ice. I was not
  impressed with the ice dancing at ice Adult Nationals compared to
  rollers. But the moves, competitions and levels are quite similar
  and each sports develops similar skills and occur in similar
  environments -- rinks -- one comfortable and one cold.

  As others have mentioned there appears to be a large number of
  roller rinks in the US that have no competitive program. The rink
  owners don't want to be bothered or there are insurance concerns.
  Often the lesson programs leave much to be desired and the RSA
  programs had been totally ignored. That is until now, when they are
  required, which I think is great.

  I firmly believe that unless the athlete is intimately involved in
  the process there will be minimal progress. Roller skating clubs are
  typically run by rinks and coaches. Some clubs have athlete
  involvement, but many don't even have club meetings. Some roller
  clubs seem to exists only for the owners. One solution would be an
  evolution to athlete-run clubs that are independent of a particular
  rink and probably independent of any rinks. What's wrong with
  including outdoors, particularly involving inline freestyle for a
  club? If the athletes are intimately involved they will stay
  involved. Clubs could also span multiple rinks. In the Chicago area
  there appears to be a lot of infighting among clubs. I have had
  difficulty skating at a rink other than my home club's and sometimes
  skaters are told by a roller club that they join their club and
  compete for them, even if I want to skate there just occasionally.
  Rink independent clubs would also free the rink owner from time and
  probably some financial committments.

  It may take a new organization to make sense of what is happening,
  It would allow for things to be structured away from the traditional
  way. How can you change something that goes to the very foundation
  of an organization? That is very difficult and courageous. How do
  you attract skaters when you are just maintaining the status quo?

  I'm quite an enthusiast for inline freestyle. A year ago I proposed
  to USARS that I would be glad to gather together interested people
  under the USARS auspices to see what can be done to increase
  interest. My background speaks for itself. It would involve people
  that are genuinely enthused about getting things going. It would
  also involve some considerable rethinking of the current approach.
  Since I couldn't find a good time at Regionals to meet with someone
  I was told that it would be passed on and discussed over the winter.
  I presented a number of detailed ideas about how things could be
  changed. This apparently was never discussed and things are still at
  the status quo.

  I have been told by some skaters that they are afraid to express
  their opinions because it will affect the judges opinion of them and
  their scores. Often the opinions are express anonymously. That is
  sad because involving the skater could be the key to helping make
  things better.

  Joe Kaplenk
  <jkaplenk@...>


Kathy Ferreira
Roller Skaters' Gazette
The Monthly Newsletter for Artistic Roller Skaters

Hi to all!

Since approximately one month I heard buzz about the new Custom
Inlines V2 plates from Australia.

The producer has now disclosed the new line of models at
http://www.custominlines.com.au/
The new site is active from mid of April 2007.

There are three different sets of plates, mainly characterised by the
inclusion of additional special wheels and toe stops. They are geared
for general use, freeskating and dance.
The frames are available in three length and even in different colors.

As far as the online photos can tell, the overall geometry of the
skates, with their uneven spacing of the 3 wheels, is unchanged from
the V1 and is very similar to that of the Snow White frames. The rear wheel has
its center under the end of the heel and the central one stays at approx. 45% -
55% from front / rear.

The plate, as other products of this kind, is from an extruded bar
post-machined  with an overall design sweeter than the V1 and
recalling in the upper part the old Snyder Triax inline plates.
The ads tell that the new frame is 18% lighter than the V1 and
nevertheless stronger than that.

The standard grey and the "super jump" toe stops are evidently by
Roll-line Italy. The standard CrossMax wheels are specifically
developed for artistic inline skating in cooperation with Double L's
International, the manufacturer of Snow White frames.
The other "very special" wheel sets for freeskating and dance are
presumably manufactured by Cozmo Australia.

On the site there is the complete price list. A couple of naked
frames (w/o wheels and toe stops) starts at 345 AU$, that is about
210 euros.

Guido Tonini
<tonini@...>

This is what I posted to Sk8rs4Change on Yahoo.

Demise of Roller Skating (Was Demise of this group)

This year I was quite shocked at our local competition in Aurora , IL
when I had no problem finding a place to sit. In the past I had to
fight to find and retain my place. I realized that the spectators
weren't there, the skaters weren't hanging around and there was a
decrease in the apparent number of competitors. Unfortunately, I
didn't compete in any other roller competitions due to a hectic
schedule. So I can't comment about the other competitions.

I won't be at the Great Lakes Regionals since I could not come to
terms over the video at the competition and my fees would be 350%
over last year and didn't want to just go to compete (I always place
last). But I'll keep doing quads and inlines and competing where I
can next year.

I do agree that USARS is listening and trying some things, but maybe
there needs to some more fundamental changes. There is a strong need
for new people with the courage to make fundamental changes.

I have been an active roller, ice and inline skater and was very
extensively involved in getting Adult Nationals going on ice in the
USFSA. Up to that time in the early nineties a number of ice clubs
were very closed minded about adult skating -- they are great for
dancing -- but that's it. Many clubs wouldn't let adults do
freestyle -- only dance. I was the only male in an ice regionals for
the whole Midwest (1 of 3 in the US ) sectionals. My adults were
quite despondent about how they fit in the scheme of things.

In contrast recently, I competed at Adult Nationals on ice and I had
eleven men in the 56+ freestyle Bronze category (up to, but no axle)
and there were 10 ladies. More men than ladies!! And a bunch of old
geezers!! BTW, I got 8th out of 11th after not competing on ice in
14 years!!

I believe that one of the keys to its success is the intimate
involvement of the athlete. In the early nineties we formed a new
national organization called Adult Skaters Forum(ASF), which I was
President. We had competition, coaches, testing and other committees
formed. We kept USFSA officials informed and sent them our
newsletter. A former USFSA president met with me to discuss what the
heck we were doing and the USFSA was quite concerned. (I hope to
detail the history when I get a chance. It is a great story) We were
quite ready to go our own way and had some high level support. Due
to our efforts, eventually ASF unofficially was merged into USFSA
Adult Skaters Advisory Committee, which I was the first chair. A
number of former World Class roller skaters were involved in the
adult skating. Many were in high places. But the key was keeping the
athlete involved. The skaters were the ones making the decisions
after discussion. That is why it has been such a success.

While you cannot do direct comparisons of the two sports, but there
are many fundamental concepts in common. Every sport has its
weaknesses and strengths. Roller skating is usually more family
friendly, warmer, cheaper and often less crowded during practice
sessions. Ice is cold and less friendly. I also find body position
in figures and dance on rollers better than on ice. I was not
impressed with the ice dancing at ice Adult Nationals compared to
rollers. But the moves, competitions and levels are quite similar
and each sports develops similar skills and occur in similar
environments -- rinks -- one comfortable and one cold.

As others have mentioned there appears to be a large number of
roller rinks in the US that have no competitive program. The rink
owners don't want to be bothered or there are insurance concerns.
Often the lesson programs leave much to be desired and the RSA
programs had been totally ignored. That is until now, when they are
required, which I think is great.

I firmly believe that unless the athlete is intimately involved in
the process there will be minimal progress. Roller skating clubs are
typically run by rinks and coaches. Some clubs have athlete
involvement, but many don't even have club meetings. Some roller
clubs seem to exists only for the owners. One solution would be an
evolution to athlete-run clubs that are independent of a particular
rink and probably independent of any rinks. What's wrong with
including outdoors, particularly involving inline freestyle for a
club? If the athletes are intimately involved they will stay
involved. Clubs could also span multiple rinks. In the Chicago area
there appears to be a lot of infighting among clubs. I have had
difficulty skating at a rink other than my home club's and sometimes
skaters are told by a roller club that they join their club and
compete for them, even if I want to skate there just occasionally.
Rink independent clubs would also free the rink owner from time and
probably some financial committments.

It may take a new organization to make sense of what is happening,
It would allow for things to be structured away from the traditional
way. How can you change something that goes to the very foundation
of an organization? That is very difficult and courageous. How do
you attract skaters when you are just maintaining the status quo?

I'm quite an enthusiast for inline freestyle. A year ago I proposed
to USARS that I would be glad to gather together interested people
under the USARS auspices to see what can be done to increase
interest. My background speaks for itself. It would involve people
that are genuinely enthused about getting things going. It would
also involve some considerable rethinking of the current approach.
Since I couldn't find a good time at Regionals to meet with someone
I was told that it would be passed on and discussed over the winter.
I presented a number of detailed ideas about how things could be
changed. This apparently was never discussed and things are still at
the status quo.

I have been told by some skaters that they are afraid to express
their opinions because it will affect the judges opinion of them and
their scores. Often the opinions are express anonymously. That is
sad because involving the skater could be the key to helping make
things better.


Joe Kaplenk
<jkaplenk@...>

http://www.skateparis.com/

Au cours d'une ceremonie officielle qui a eu lieu le mois dernier
le Ministere a decore Jean-Pierre Faugere de la medaille d'argent de la
Jeunesse et des Sports.

http://www.skateparis.com/

http://www.skateparis.com/

INTERNATIONAL OPEN of PARIS 2007
Artistic Skating and Dance on Inline Skates

The competition will take place on Saturday 23 and Sunday June 24, 2007 at the
GYMNASE DE LA PLAINE - 13 Rue du Général Guillaumat - 75015 PARIS FRANCE

The competition INTERNATIONAL OPEN of PARIS 2007 will be organized by Glace et
Roller Inline de Paris (GRIP)
i.e Paris Ice and Roller Inline with the assistance of the departmental
committee of Paris of roller skating

The INTERNATIONAL OPEN of PARIS 2007 is open exclusively for artistic skaters
and dance skaters on inline skates.
This competiton is one stage of the WORLDCUP of artistic skating on inline
skates, as well as the CUP OF PARIS held each year in January.
Skaters who will win in the same year the CUP OF PARIS and the INTERNATIONAL
OPEN of PARIS will be distinguished as WINNERS of the WORLDCUP of artistic
inline skating of the current year.

Below you will find the informations to your lodging in Paris, information for
your inscription and the technical rules of the INTERNATIONAL OPEN of PARIS 2007
Artistic Skating and Dance on Inline Skates.
We remain at your disposal for all further informations you may need!

Awaiting your inscriptions, we address you, Ladies and Gentlemen, our sporting
regards.

JEAN PIERRE FAUGERE
President of the organizing committee
93 Avenue Emile Zola
75015 PARIS FRANCE

phone: +33 1 45 77 54 90 or cell phone: +33 6 09 67 73 52

http://tinyurl.com/2ajj4u

http://www.skateparis.com/grip/opencms/grip/Evenements/Open_International_de_Par\
is_2007/

http://www.skateparis.com/

El sábado 14 de abril a las 20 horas se presentará en el Pabellon de la
Villa de Teguise el espectáculo sobre patines PETER PAN con la
participacion de los alumnos de las Escuelas Municipales de Patinaje de
Teguise, San Bartolomé y Arrecife.
La entrada será libre y gratuita.

POSTER:http://tinyurl.com/3y92ra
http://www.geocities.com/holiday_on_inlines/Peter_Pan_CARTEL_TEGUISE.jpg

ASOCIACION DE PATINAJE DE LANZAROTE
C/Carlos III, 17 Arrecife (35.500)
Móvil 699 142 933
"PATINAJE Lanzarote" <patinajelanzarote@...>
http://es.geocities.com/patinajelanzarote

Hi to all,

Pic skates were used in the soon to be released
major film 'Blades of Glory'!
http://www.bladesofglorymovie.com/

John Petell
http://www.picskate.com

--- In EIFSA@yahoogroups.com, samanthaiceskater@... wrote:
>
> http://tinyurl.com/y6zn3y
>
> The trailer for "Blades of Glory"
>
> http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0445934/
> Plot Outline: In 2002, two rival Olympic ice skaters were stripped
of their gold medals and permanently banned from men's single
competition. Presently, however, they've found a loophole that will
allow them to qualify as a pairs team.
>
> http://tinyurl.com/y6zn3y
>

http://www.vivianmoreira.com.br/teste/vivian/

BRAZIL - VIVIAN MOREIRA
http://www.vivianmoreira.com.br/teste/vivian/artistic_inline_skates.jpg
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iQdfH8Jsz9Y

http://www.vivianmoreira.com.br/teste/vivian/

http://tinyurl.com/2cqomz

La COUPE de PARIS 2007

Artistique et Danse sur Patins en Ligne a eu lieu
les Samedi 13 et Dimanche 14 janvier 2007
Au Gymnase de la Plaine
13 Rue du Général Guillaumat 75015 PARIS

Elle était organisée par « Glace et Roller Inline de Paris »

Pour la deuxième année consécutive, l'Association G.R.I.P. a organisé
le 14 janvier 2007 au gymnase de la Plaine (75015 Paris) la


"Coupe de Paris de Patinage Artistique et de Danse sur Patins en
Ligne".


L'originalité de cette compétition réside dans le fait qu'elle n'est
accessible qu'aux patineurs sur "rollers inline" exclusivement.

Vous l'avez compris : elle n'est pas accessible aux patineurs
en "quads".


C'est la seule compétition Française (et peut-être mondiale) de ce
type.


Les compétiteurs, cette année, étaient plus nombreux que l'année
dernière....et leur niveau de patinage était plus élevé.


Personne n'a été déçu : le spectacle était au rendez-vous.


Cette année les pays étrangers suivants étaient représentés :

La Roumanie avec quatre patineuses dont l'âge s'échelonnait de 6 à 11
ans. Ce fut un grand plaisir de voir ces enfants dont le niveau de
patinage était fort appréciable compte tenu de leur jeune âge. Elles
patinent aussi sur glace.

L'Espagne (Lanzarote, Canaries) avec deux patineuses dans la
catégorie "danse imposée et libre". Ces patineuses, adultes, étaient
d'un niveau fort appréciable.

La délégation de Haïti (10 patineurs), bien qu'inscrite, n'a, comme
l'année dernière, pas pu venir, les visas leur ayant été refusés.

Les patineurs et patineuses Français ont particulièrement brillé. Les
patineuses de Montpellier ont fait de belles exhibitions ; ceux de
Montreuil et de G.R.I.P. également.


Allan Cardinal (dont on peut voir l'exhibition à la rubrique "video
de la Coupe de Paris 2007") a un niveau identique sur glace. Il en
est de même de Laure Meyer (elle a concouru en danse imposée et
libre) qui est championne de France de danse sur glace en solo.


Une dernière remarque : le patinage artistique en ligne est une
discipline directement associée à l'artistique sur glace (tout comme
le hockey sur glace et le Rilh).


Les patineurs sur glace y sont donc très à l'aise. Il est bien
dommage que les patineurs sur quad refusent de s'y intéresser ; leurs
performances, au bout d'un certain temps, s'amélioreraient
considérablement.

Avec le CDRS75, G.R.I.P. a l'intention de créer une nouvelle
compétition qui s'appellera "Open de France" ou "Open de Paris"  de
patinage artistique et de danse sur patins en ligne (exclusivement)
et qui sera jugée en partie ou en totalité par des juges de patinage
sur glace. Cette manifestation pourrait avoir lieu fin juin 2007 et
serait ouverte à tous, Français comme Etarngers.


Jean Pierre FAUGERE    (Président du Comité d'Organisation)


Email : erguaf@...
Site internet : http://www.skateparis.com

http://tinyurl.com/2cqomz