We just got back from Tulsa where North Central Regionals were held. There were
only 2 skaters in the inline singles division. Actually there was only a total
of 14 freestyle skaters in all divisions combined-quad and inline. Chelsee won
the elementary division and was the only skater to receive a standing ovation!
We got the opportunity to meet Jenny (hi Jenny!), a wonderful inline and ice
coach. She gave Chelsee some helpful advice on her skating-thanks Jenny! I
would also like to add that Chelsee was given the chance to meet and work with
Nick Perna and Audry Weisinger in Fairfax this past May. Well Nick, Chelsee has
been landing all her doubles CLEAN!-including her double lutz which she landed
clean for the first time last week with Jenny. Her jumps are much higher since
she worked with you too-on both the ice and her Pic skates. Thank you for all
your inspiration-Chelsee was ready to give up her inline skating, per request of
her ice coach- but you convinced her coach th
at the inline doesn't hurt the ice technique if used in conjunction with ice
training. Now she is working both together and is improving rapidly. Last, but
definately not least!, thank you Joann for spreading your enthusiasm and love
for this sport to all who are around you. Your a great friend and have reminded
us all how much fun we can have on blades (ice and inline!). If anyone is going
to Nationals in July/August, let me know and we will try to look you up. I think
we will be there July 31 thru August 2? Happy Skating!!! Michelle