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Re:     Update - BIG APPLE ROLL - BAR 2007, FRIDAY, AUGUST 24TH -
SUNDAY, AUGUST 26TH, 2007,
          "HOTEL CENTRAL INFORMATION", AND
          NEW VIDEOS OF LAST YEAR'S BAR 2006.


THE FIFTH ANNUAL BIG APPLE ROLL WEEKEND (BAR - 2007), Friday, August
24th - Sunday, August 26th, 2007, is an exciting weekend of group
skates, adventures exploring and experiencing New York City on
skates. Party with old friends, make new ones, feel the rush of
skating New York City, the skating capital of the world! Enjoy the
City's majestic urban landscape, beautiful scenery, smooth pavement,
rolling hills and fast straight-aways. Central Park is also the
center of dance skating where you can join the worlds greatest skate
dancers for a truly unique experience. For ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
visit our website at http://www.empireskate.org/bigappleroll/.


"HOTEL CENTRAL":
We are using the SKYLINE HOTEL again this year. Our special, highly
discounted group rates are fantastic for a Midtown Manhattan hotel:

ROOMS LIMITED RESERVE RIGHT AWAY!
Empire Skate Club's Big Apple Roll must be mentioned to receive the
discounted rates.

Rates** are based on single or double occupancy:
Standard room with two twin beds        - $129 / night
Standard room with two double beds      - $139 / night
Deluxe king or queen - two beds - $169 / night

** $20 for each additional person
** Maximum 4 persons to a room.
** Rates do not include taxes of 13.375% and $3.50 per night City
occupancy tax.

A number of rooms have been blocked for Thursday to Monday, with most
of the rooms available for Friday and Sunday, and fewer for Thursday
and Sunday nights.

THE NUMBER OF ROOMS BLOCKED AT THE SPECIAL DISCOUNTED ARE LIMITED.
RESERVATIONS ARE AVAILABLE ON THE BASIS OF "FIRST MADE, FIRST SERVED"
UP TO 21 DAYS PRIOR TO ARRIVAL OR UNTIL ALL ROOMS ALLOCATED ARE RESERVED.

RESERVATIONS CAN BE MADE AT:
EMPIRE SKATE CLUB'S BIG APPLE ROLL MUST BE MENTIONED TO RECEIVE THE
DISCOUNTED RATES:
SKYLINE HOTEL
725 Tenth Avenue at 49th Street
New York, New York 10019
Direct phone:   212-586-3400
Toll Free:      800-433-1982
Fax:            212-582-4604
Email:          skylinehot@...
Website:        <http://www.skylinehotelny.com/>www.skylinehotelny.com


NEW VIDEOS OF LAST YEAR'S BAR 2006:

Robo Veloso made videos of all last year's BAR 2006 skates, added
wonderful editing, special effects, music and interviews. THEY ARE
FANTASTIC! Maki Asahina, Webmaster for Empire and Big Apple Roll will
be putting them on the BAR website. All participating skaters,
friends, and other skaters will enjoy viewing the videos. They are
great films of the BAR, lots of fun, as well as promotion of what we
already know and love - INLINE GROUP SKATING IS TREMENDOUS! Visit
http://www.empireskate.org/bigappleroll/.


SAVE THE DATE!! RESERVE YOUR ROOM. ADDITIONAL DETAILS ARE BEING
POSTED ON WEBSITE, SO STAY TUNED!

Big Apple Roll - BAR 2007
Empire Skate Club of New York, Inc.
http://www.empireskate.org/bigappleroll/

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I own last years (2006) top of the line Rollerblade model, the Lightning TF and
I would like to sell it. The skates are size 12 and they still have the original
wheels on them, which are not even half way down to the core. That will probably
give most of you an idea of how often they were used last season.

You can also check out the attached picture if your not sure which skate I'm
talking about.

I will entertain any offer, but will likely refuse anything under $200.00 since
I paid $475.00 for them


Please contact me at daniel@...

Peace
Daniel

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SMS is going to da Bronx! And da beach!

It's about 20 miles from Columbus Circle to City Island, so this will probably
be a one-way skate for many, if not all. Bring shoes if you think you'll take
the subway back.

Meet at Columbus Circle at 11AM. Bring helmet, wristguards, sunscreen, and
shoes.

We should get there before 2, and head back around 3.



Upcoming skates from the empireskate.org calendar:

5/27 - Jersey City, Liberty State Park, Bayonne Bridge, Staten Island
6/3  - Bronx River Parkway
6/9  - Jersey Shore Skate
6/23 - Coney Island - Mermaid Parade
7/8  - Connecticut Beach and Country Skate
7/22 - Brooklyn Greenway / Rockaway Beach Skate & Pool Party

More to come ....

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Time and date for the Friday night beginner skate is

Friday MAY 18, 2007   Not June 18 as i mistakenly typed
6:45

Thanks
Pete Lux

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Taking an initiative to get new active, athletic non-skaters into our sport the
Central Park Skate Patrol is beginning a monthly Friday night skate for
beginners.

Here are the particulars:
Friday June 18, 2007
6:45 PM
Meet on the West Side Path at 72nd street (by basketball courts)


This will be a easy paced social skate led by Certified Skate Instructors from
the Central Park Skate Patrol.
We will skate the Westside Path south and then back to 72nd street.  The skate
may last about 1/12 hours.

This is a free event open to all beginners!

Participants MUST have a helmet, wrist guards, and skates with a healbreak.
Unfortunately we can not allow participation without safety gear. We are insured
and this is a requirement of our insurance carrier. We recommend knee pads,
elbow pads, a blinkie, water, and a backpack to carry shoes.

Spread the word to your family, friends and colleagues  that this is a great
opportunity to learn the basics of skating from experienced certified in-line
skate instructors while meeting new people and have a great time.

For more information contact
Pete Lux  845 800 0999
Paul Rankin 917 881 0266

Thanks
Pete Lux

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Register now for Transportation Alternatives' Tour de Brooklyn, which takes
place on Sunday June 3.

Registration is free! Come out for a great day on the city streets!

Find details and link to registration at:

          http://www.tourdebrooklyn.com/


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    skate safe
      skate often

FREE - All are invited and welcomed to have fun at the EMPIRE SKATE
CLUB OF NEW YORK HASH SKATE TOUR + BASH PARTY!

SATURDAY, May 5, 2007
-- HASH SKATE BEGINS AT 6 PM AT COLUMBUS CIRCLE entrance to Central Park, and
-- BASH PARTY, RAIN OR SHINE - SHOES REQUIRED, BEGINS AT 8:30 PM AT
JEREMY'S ALE HOUSE, 228 Front St, between Beekman St and Peck Slip, 1
block West + 2 blocks North of South St Seaport, 212-964-3537.
-- ALL WELCOMED - FREE ENTRY AND APPETIZERS FOR ALL. EMPIRE MEMBERS,
RENEWALS + NEW MEMBERS GET 2 FREE BEERS. JOIN/SUPPORT EMPIRE SKATING
ACTIVITIES FOR ONLY $25 + SPEED MEMBERSHIP ADDITIONAL $10.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
WEATHER PREDICTED TO BE GREAT for this fun skating and partying get-together!

WHAT IS A HASH/BASH SKATE AND PARTY?  Well, it is a fun, magical
skate tour of NYC. First you skate around the City finding and
following clues to where you are going.  After the last clue, you
roll to a party.  The theme of the Hash is a secret until it begins,
but the clues are all based on the same theme.

SOCIALIZE with friends, make new ones, work together, or compete.
Depending on how well you figure out clues and skate it can take as
little as 1 hour, but normally 2 hours, more or less.

HELMETS AND WRIST GUARDS REQUIRED. YOU ARE SKATING AT YOUR OWN RISK
AND TAKE RESPONSIBILITY FOR YOURSELF AND YOUR ACTIONS. PLEASE SKATE
WITH RESPECT FOR OTHERS. FOLLOW ALL TRAFFIC LAWS.

SET YOUR PLANS AROUND THE FIRST SKATE PARTY OF THE YEAR.  WE LOOK
FORWARD TO SEEING YOU!!!

I haven't heard of skaters being targeted, but please keep me (and TA)
informed if this plague comes to us. In the mean time, please use the link
below to let Parks Commissioner Benepe know how you feel.

See you on the streets!
          Jared.

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>The Parks Department is issuing tickets to cyclists who go through red
>lights in Central Park, even if the cyclists are yielding to pedestrians
>in crosswalks.
>
>While there is no excuse for cyclists who ride recklessly through red
>lights without regard to the safety or rights of other park users, the
>fact is that the lights were installed in the 1920s to control car traffic
>and have nothing to do with using the park for recreation.  Nevertheless,
>Parks Dept. police are writing tickets even to cyclists who slow at
>crosswalks and wait until all pedestrians have safely passed.  Forcing
>park users who are exercising to pointlessly wait at a light makes no sense.
>
>You can express your opinion to the Parks Department and/or the Central
>Park Conservancy at the following two links:
>
>Parks Commissioner Adrian Benepe:
>http://centralpark.c.topica.com/maagljvabyfdvbsaHADbaeQA8g/
>
>Central Park Conservancy:
>contact@...
>
>Ken Coughlin, Chair
>Transportation Alternatives' Car-Free Central Park Committee
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>
>
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    skate safe
      skate often

What better way to recover from Saturday night's Hash/Bash than to ... SKATE
SOME MORE!

Sunday, May 6
Meet at Columbus Circle at 11AM
Bring: Helmets, wristguards

We'll skate about 20 miles, and should be back around 2:30.

See you at the bash, and see you Sunday!

Skaters,

The time is NOW to enjoy the spring time with a fun skate.  Once again, the
Empire Skate Club is having a hash/ bash.

What is a hash/ bash?  Well, first you skate around the city to find clues of
where you are going.  After the last clue, you will be directed to a party.
The theme of the hash is a secret, but the clues are all based on the same
thing.  The location of the party is also a secret.  It has been confirmed, we
are just not telling you where it is located yet.

The hash begins at 6:30 PM at Columbus Circle.  The bash begins at 8:30 PM.

Set your plans around the first skate party of the year.  We look forward to
seeing you at Columbus Circle next Saturday.


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Sorry for the spam, but if you're planning on joining us at the Beer Garden, you
should bring shoes. Also, if you're NOT planning to stop at the Beer Garden,
we'll be sure to get you back to the entrance to the 59th St. Bridge!

We'll spend a few hours skating around Queens and wind up at the Bavarian Beer
Garden (http://www.villagevoice.com/nyclife/0419,sumbeer,53390,16.html) at
around 2. It should be a great day!

The forecast says 60+ degrees, so let's roll!

Sunday, April 22
Meet at Columbus Circle at 11am

We'll try to be back by 3 (unless it's JUST TOO BEAUTIFUL to stop :-)

We'll spend a few hours skating around Queens and wind up at the Bavarian Beer
Garden (http://www.villagevoice.com/nyclife/0419,sumbeer,53390,16.html) at
around 2. It should be a great day!

The forecast says 60+ degrees, so let's roll!

Sunday, April 22
Meet at Columbus Circle at 11am

We'll try to be back by 3 (unless it's JUST TOO BEAUTIFUL to stop :-)

The forecast says 60+ degrees, so let's roll!

Sunday, April 22
Meet at Columbus Circle at 11am

We'll try to be back by 3 (unless it's JUST TOO BEAUTIFUL to stop :-)

Hi all,

  Figure we should get started on planning the 2007 BAR. To make the BEST Big
Apple Roll yet, we need you to help participate in planning the event. New blood
is always welcome.

  Decisions to be made - pay vs. free and ideas for routes, no details but
generic destinations, such as Coney Island, Flushing, 5 island.. just ideas.
Other topics may be Hotel, SAG, Night Life, Just throwing topics out there.

  We secure a meeting place on the upper west side. The host ask me not to
project his address to the list. I will send directions to all who rsvp. You can
reach me by email or cell - 631-523-1364.

  Hope to see all of you there.

  Peace..


   John M. Williams
  PO Box 1113
  Melville, NY 11746
  631-523-1364
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Same weekend as Hills & Thrills in Pittsburgh..!


>From: Jared Ingersoll <jared@...>
>To: empire@yahoogroups.com, nycskaters@yahoogroups.com,
>empirespeed@yahoogroups.com
>Subject: [nycskaters] Eddy Matzger Roadshow, June 1-3
>Date: Tue, 03 Apr 2007 13:20:15 -0400
>
>Hey Skaters!
>
>Spring is springing, so it's time to dust off those skates and get ready to
>roll! But, make sure you don't forget to dust off your legs as well!
>
>Start the season with a bang this year, by participating in the Eddy
>Matzger Roadshow in New York City, June 1-3. The Roadshow is an excellent
>way to refine your skating technique, teaching you to skate better, longer
>and (yes) faster! It is an intense weekend of drills, stretches and
>exercises, on skates and off. Expect to work hard, and to feel it for a few
>days afterwards. But in this short time, your limits will be stretched
>farther than you believed possible. And, it's lots of FUN!
>
>The Roadshow is an evolution of Eddy's famous workshops, for recreational
>and speed skaters at an intermediate and advanced level who are interested
>in skating better. You don't have to be a speed skater, or even want to
>become one. (I did my first workshop on a pair of K2 Eclipse skates. Speed
>skating happened to me later.)
>
>Eddy Matzger is a world champion inline skater, many time winner of the
>ultra-marathon Athens-to-Atlanta road skate and other races too numerous to
>list, and a gifted teacher and communicator. His teaching technique breaks
>down skating movement into small components, drill and perfect these, and
>then recombine them into your new skating stroke. Eddy has given this
>workshop to hundreds of skaters in dozens of cities across the United
>States, Canada, Europe and Asia.
>
>The cost of the Roadshow is $250. For that, you get over two full days of
>instruction, a t-shirt, lots of other swag, goodies and prizes, and
>bragging rights!
>
>Eddy's website has lots of information about the workshop, including
>registration, a description of the proceedings, lots of pictures:
>Click on the "SkateFarm" link at:
><http://www.skatecentral.com>http://www.skatecentral.com
>
>For a description of the Skatefarm and Roadshows, including a description
>of a sample curriculum, see: http://www.skatecentral.com/page32.html
>
>Reserve a spot at: http://www.skatecentral.com/page20.html
>
>For questions about the Roadshows in general, contact the administrator,
>Bob Flynn at: <skatefarm@...>, or 727-298-8097.
>
>For questions about the New York Roadshow, please contact me at:
><<http://groups.yahoo.com/group/empire/post?postID=V951rOpjTE6SdM7vHlfWvcunbPJI\
bt7MqMOTBVLwHYXvfi5ZVIhYuqmbw9UYGTnr0Be5kXgOFNkD0-A>jared@...>,
>or by phone at: 646-281-7878.
>
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>    skate safe
>      skate often
>

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Hey Skaters!

Spring is springing, so it's time to dust off those skates and get ready to
roll! But, make sure you don't forget to dust off your legs as well!

Start the season with a bang this year, by participating in the Eddy
Matzger Roadshow in New York City, June 1-3. The Roadshow is an excellent
way to refine your skating technique, teaching you to skate better, longer
and (yes) faster! It is an intense weekend of drills, stretches and
exercises, on skates and off. Expect to work hard, and to feel it for a few
days afterwards. But in this short time, your limits will be stretched
farther than you believed possible. And, it's lots of FUN!

The Roadshow is an evolution of Eddy's famous workshops, for recreational
and speed skaters at an intermediate and advanced level who are interested
in skating better. You don't have to be a speed skater, or even want to
become one. (I did my first workshop on a pair of K2 Eclipse skates. Speed
skating happened to me later.)

Eddy Matzger is a world champion inline skater, many time winner of the
ultra-marathon Athens-to-Atlanta road skate and other races too numerous to
list, and a gifted teacher and communicator. His teaching technique breaks
down skating movement into small components, drill and perfect these, and
then recombine them into your new skating stroke. Eddy has given this
workshop to hundreds of skaters in dozens of cities across the United
States, Canada, Europe and Asia.

The cost of the Roadshow is $250. For that, you get over two full days of
instruction, a t-shirt, lots of other swag, goodies and prizes, and
bragging rights!

Eddy's website has lots of information about the workshop, including
registration, a description of the proceedings, lots of pictures:
Click on the "SkateFarm" link at:
<http://www.skatecentral.com>http://www.skatecentral.com

For a description of the Skatefarm and Roadshows, including a description
of a sample curriculum, see: http://www.skatecentral.com/page32.html

Reserve a spot at: http://www.skatecentral.com/page20.html

For questions about the Roadshows in general, contact the administrator,
Bob Flynn at: <skatefarm@...>, or 727-298-8097.

For questions about the New York Roadshow, please contact me at:
<<http://groups.yahoo.com/group/empire/post?postID=V951rOpjTE6SdM7vHlfWvcunbPJIb\
t7MqMOTBVLwHYXvfi5ZVIhYuqmbw9UYGTnr0Be5kXgOFNkD0-A>jared@...>,
or by phone at: 646-281-7878.

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    skate safe
      skate often

Good ol' weather.com seems to have finally decided that it won't rain on Sunday,
so let's hope that we don't get fooled!

Meet at Columbus Circle at 11 o'clock for a skate - 20 miles or so at an
'intermediate +' pace. It will be a bit longer and (maybe) a bit faster than
last Sunday. We'll get back to the midtown area before 3.

Don't forget your helmets and wristguards!

Hi all,

  Just let you know of the next BAR Meeting.

  Figure we should get started on planning the 2007 BAR. To make the BEST Big
Apple Roll yet, we need you to help participate in planning the event. New blood
is welcome and needed.

  Decisions to be made - pay vs. free and ideas for routes, no details but
generic destinations, such as Coney Island, Flushing, 5 island.. just ideas.
Other topics may be Hotel, SAG, Night Life, Just throwing topics out there.

  We secure a meeting place on the upper west side. The host ask me not to
project his address to the list. I will send directions to all who rsvp. You can
reach me by email or cell - 631-523-1364.

  Hope to see all of you there.

  Peace..

  John Williams

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Nothing is better to start the season with a relaxed Sunday Morning Skate.
Thank you Alan to make this happen - perfect weather, enjoyable route and great
fellow skaters!

Here is a link to the photo album of today's skate.
http://www.sk8ny.net/img/sms20070325/

Enjoy!

Maki


   ----- Original Message -----
   From: Alan Grotheer
   To: empire@yahoogroups.com ; wnsny@yahoogroups.com ;
nycskaters@yahoogroups.com ; empire-chat@yahoogroups.com
   Sent: Wednesday, March 21, 2007 13:24
   Subject: [nycskaters] Sunday Morning Skate!


   Which is rustier - you or your bearings?

   Whatever your answer, you can do something about it this Sunday (March 25).
We'll try to keep the distance reasonable and the pace intermediate since it's
so early in the season.

   Date: Sunday, March 25
   Time: 11AM (until about 2)
   Place: Meet at Columbus Circle
   Bring: Helmets, wristguards

   It looks like it will be a beautiful spring day - see you there!




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Which is rustier - you or your bearings?

Whatever your answer, you can do something about it this Sunday (March 25).
We'll try to keep the distance reasonable and the pace intermediate since it's
so early in the season.

Date: Sunday, March 25
Time: 11AM (until about 2)
Place: Meet at Columbus Circle
Bring: Helmets, wristguards

It looks like it will be a beautiful spring day - see you there!

Does this still happen in the city? They were so much fun, but I
haven't been to one in nearly 3 years. It's warming up, so wondering
if they're still around.

Hello Folks,

Kris Fondran, who some of you may know and is a board member of the
Inline Skating Industry Group, will be visiting NYC this weekend and
would like to skate Saturday afternoon. I will take her for a trip
around the city and was hoping some of you would be interested. The
weather looks great for Saturday, low 50's.

Please broadcast this message and I'll meet up at Columbus Circle at
11:00am.

If you will definitely make it, I will know to wait for you. Please
email me to confirm and keep my cell number handy if you want to hook
up on Saturday, but miss the start (973) 768-4200.

Be well,
Robert :~)

I called and they said there will be skating on Friday
night as well, if for some reason you can't go Weds.:)
marcia
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>
>  Hi All,
>
>  Found out that the last rink in Manhattan is
> closing.. Figure I invite all to attend..
>
>    ROXY is located at 515 W 18th Street @ 10th
> Avenue
>   212.645.5156
>
>
>  ROXY, the legendary NYC night club & skating rink
> will close its doors on March 10th 2007. Wednesday,
> March 7th will be the last regular night skate.  We
> are calling all Roxy-ites, old and new, near and
> far, to join us as we say farewell with the biggest
> skate party ever held at Roxy. FRIDAY, MARCH 9th,
> 2007, 9pm to 4am.
>  For additional information contact us:
> projectempire@...
>   Her is the Web page:
> http://www.roxynyc.com/wednesday.html
>
>  hope to see all of you there...
>    John M. Williams
>  PO Box 1113
>  Melville, NY 11746
>  631-523-1364
>  spdhk@...
>
>
>
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Hi All,

  Found out that the last rink in Manhattan is closing.. Figure I invite all to
attend..

    ROXY is located at 515 W 18th Street @ 10th Avenue
   212.645.5156


  ROXY, the legendary NYC night club & skating rink will close its doors on March
10th 2007. Wednesday, March 7th will be the last regular night skate.  We are
calling all Roxy-ites, old and new, near and far, to join us as we say farewell
with the biggest skate party ever held at Roxy. FRIDAY, MARCH 9th, 2007, 9pm to
4am.
  For additional information contact us: projectempire@...
   Her is the Web page: http://www.roxynyc.com/wednesday.html

  hope to see all of you there...
    John M. Williams
  PO Box 1113
  Melville, NY 11746
  631-523-1364
  spdhk@...


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[An excellent way to promote safe skating fun in the Park and
throughout the NYC skating community. Please share with skating
friends. If interested, contact Paul Rankin directly at
prankin@..., or call him at 917-881-0266. -- Leo

WHO WE ARE:
THE CENTRAL PARK SKATE PATROL IS DEDICATED TO HELPING PEOPLE HAVE SAFE
SKATING FUN in Central Park. It helps skaters and general park users
enjoy the Park, teaches stopping skills and safe skating techniques, and
assists the injured. It is a wonderful group of dedicated skaters having
fun while doing good! You also get to meet new skaters as they are
starting to learn. The Patrol also assists skating events outside of the Park.

TIME COMMITMENT: Central Park Skate Patrol volunteers must commit to a
minimum of one four-hour shift per month, during the skating season,
mid-April to mid-October. Shifts run from 1 pm to 5 pm on Saturday
and Sunday. Occasionally there are special events outside of these
hours where you can earn "extra credit". We know that people have
lives and jobs and vacations, so it's a minimum average; if you are
traveling a lot on business one month, for example, do an extra shift
on another month. Of course you are welcomed and encouraged to do more shifts.

REQUIRED SKATING SKILLS: The emphasis is not on being an elite
skater, rather on wanting to perform a community service by helping
others, and being competent enough to teach the basics and set a good
example. You should be comfortable enough to skate a loop of the park
(6.1 miles or almost 10K) in about 45 minutes. We never race, except
maybe in an emergency. This is not a good time to practice speed
skating, but you should be able to get from point A to point B in a
hurry, if needed. You should be able to skate backwards in front of a
student at slow speeds on a shallow incline in order to offer
support, reassurance and guidance. You must have a heel brake and
know how to use it. You should also be able to demonstrate at least
one other type of stop, such as the t-stop or spin stop. Remember, we
are only insured to teach basic movement and basic stopping with the
heel brake, but as teachers, we need to be a few steps ahead of our students.

NEW PATROLLER CERTIFICATION WHEN: Sunday March 18th at 9:45am and
Saturday March 31st at 2:30pm. Choose one. WHERE: North Meadow
Recreation Center in Central Park at 97th St. - RAIN OR SHINE! BRING:
SKATES WITH A HEEL BRAKE - REQUIRED. HELMET AND WRIST GUARDS REQUIRED
ARE MINIMUM REQUIRED protective gear.
Bring a pencil or pen, too. The 3-hour certification is designed to
bring you up to speed on what we do on Skate Patrol, teach
procedures, etcetera, and do the necessary paperwork for insurance
purposes. It consists of introductions, watching a video produced by
the National Skate Patrol (NSP), and "class room" review. Then we go
outside with skates for the practical portion. This consists of
teaching you how to teach stopping using the NSP Instructor
Certification Program (ICP) teaching model. We'll take turns playing
teacher and student and learn how to teach beginners and correct
common mistakes.

QUESTIONS:
CONTACT prankin@..., or call Paul at 917-881-0266 to register
for the class. We hope you can make it on Sunday March 18th at 9:45am
or Saturday March 31st at 2:30pm. Please share with other interested
skaters. Thank you for your time and consideration, The Central Park
Skate Patrol is a fun, gratifying experience.

FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION visit the website:
www.skatepatrol.org and click on "Join" or "FAQ




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Mark your calendars!

Bill Jackson's 10th Annual St. Petersburg to Tarpon Springs Pinellas Trail
Skate is Saturday, November 17th, 2007.

>>  http://www.TrailSkate2007.com

Please check back often for updates to our Website!

Go Skates go!



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www.trailskate2007.com

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Only 12 days left to Register, in order to guarantee yourself a T-shirt!

Everyone participating in the Marathon will get a Squiggy Inline Classic
Medallion!  Trophies will be presented and prizes given away at the "Y",
immediately after the Event.

Twilight Fun Skate, Marathon and More!!!
March 10th and 11th, 2007
Flatwoods Wilderness Park.
Tampa, Florida (USA)

For more info, go to http://www.skatetampa.com, and follow the links to the
SQUIGGY INLINE CLASSIC.

Go Skates Go!



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Hello Skater:

Here's wishing you the best, safe skating fun in 2007. To help you
achieve that our all-volunteer, by skaters for skaters present:

SAVE THE DATE:

The FIFTH ANNUAL BIG APPLE ROLL SKATE WEEKEND - BAR 2007, SCHEDULED
FOR FRIDAY TO SUNDAY, AUGUST 24-26, 2007.

WE'LL SKATE, PARTY, AND HAVE A ROLLING GREAT TIME IN NEW YORK CITY:

Put it on your calendar, join hundreds of skaters, and spread the
word to friends!

Experience the excitement and splendors of New York City while
skating! The Big Apple Roll, is an awesome three-day, skate-weekend
and party adventure in and through the streets of NYC. Each day
different skate tours will roll through our spectacular urban
canyons; meander through our green oasis that lies within the City,
better know as Central Park, one of the best places on the planet to
skate; and rolls through the electronic and amusement wilderness of
Times Square! Come to the Skate Friendly Capital of the World. Party
with old friends, make new ones, feel the rush of skating New York
City. Enjoy the City's beautiful urban and park scenery, some rolling
hills and fast straight-aways.

City skating, island hopping, parks, picnics, dinner, dancing, night
life and of course our skates through Times Square and around other
world-famous landmarks. Skate, Party, Skate, Party!

Details are still being worked out. Periodically surf to our website
where additional updated information will be posted as it becomes
available. Event details, photos from past BAR's, schedule,
registration, hotel, FAQ's, Things To Do in NYC, at
http://www.empireskate.org or http://www.bigappleroll.com

Empire Skate Club of New York
PO Box 20070, London Terrace Station
New York, NY 10011
Web: http://www.empireskate.org
Email: empire@...
Phone: 212-774-1774