Week of September 24th, 2017

Good evening PG Blizzard families. The ice is ready, and our Advanced group has been testing it out for the past week.


Here is a friendly reminder regarding skate times:
MASTERS
Saturday                   6:00-7:30am

FUNDAMENTALS
Tuesday                    5:45-6:30pm
Saturday                   7:45-8:30am

NOVICE
Tuesday                   6:30-7:30pm
Thursday                  5:45-6:45pm

ADVANCED
Monday                     6:45-8:15pm
Tuesday                    7:45-9:00pm
Thursday                   7:00-8:30pm


Regular sessions for Masters, FUNdamental and Novice skaters begin this week. Advanced group sessions started last week. Reminder for Novice Group skaters that off ice warm-up begins 45 minutes prior to scheduled ice sessions.

*** Youth and Masters Learn to Skate sessions begin next week - October 3rd, 5th or 7th. ***

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1. MATS

Reminder from FUNdamentals coach, Wendy Hudyma, that this Tuesday parents are needed to put out mats. Please be at Kin1 by 5:15 to help put out mats.

2.  SKINSUIT ORDER

The club will be ordering skinsuits again this season. Kari will have the fit kit at the arena Tuesday evening for all interested. This will be the only fitting session.

3. CALENDAR & EVENTS


The PGBSSC website calendar has been updated with each groups' practice times. Keep watch for more important dates on the calendar.

http://www.pgblizzard.ca/calendar-and-events.html


The BCSSA Event Calendar is also a great place to find out more information about Interclubs and other speed skating events around the province.


https://www.bcspeedskating.ca/events-and-results/

4. UP TO SPEED WITH THE NATIONAL TEAM


Check out the second installment of Up To Speed with the National Team and their demonstrations of a deep track pattern.


http://www.speedskating.ca/resources/technical-videos

5. 2017-18 COMPETITIONS BULLETIN

The BCSSA Competitions Development Committee has released to 2017-18 Competitions Bulletin. This covers BCST and BCLT eligibility and format.

Please, talk to your coach if you have any questions.

6. USED EQUIPMENT

For several years the Club`s families have been exchanging used equipment, including skin suits. If you have used gear that you want to sell or pass on, please contact me or Equipment Manager Dave Konwicki (dkonwick@telus.net). I can forward an advertisement out to our club members for you. Donations are also welcome. Some of our club skin suits have been circulating for up to 20 years!

7. OFFICIALS TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES

Hello level 1 timers,

This is the official announcement for the Level 2 Timers Clinic to be held in Kamloops on Sept 24th. 

If anyone is interested please let Official`s Coordinator Emily Akerley know ASAP so we can get you in. (theakerley6@gmail.com). There is financial assistance available from the club if there is interest. 


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Thank you and see you on Tuesday!

Kessie Konwicki, Registrar
on behalf of the PG Blizzard Board of Directors