May 2007
2007 SUMMER CAMP
UPDATE! - Camp has almost reached 150 skaters. Mail your forms ASAP!
- MASTERS.... Spread the word about camp! Only 4 have registered and we need 15 to proceed!
Date:
Application Deadline:
Please note: You will receive confirmation of your registration once the Registration form and payment are received.
April 2007
CAMBRIDGE SPEED SKATING CLUB - PROUD HOSTS OF THE 2007 SUMMER CAMP
Date: August 20 - 24, 2007
Registration: Registration form will be available on our website May 1st, 2007.
Please download, complete and return with payment ASAP.
UPDATE: Annual General Meeting/Banquet
Held: April 17th, 2007
Special thanks to each and every one of you:
...who contributed in making the AGM/Banquet a special evening. THANK YOU!
To all the skaters:
...Congratulations on all of your accomplishments this year! We look forward to seeing you back again next year!
To everyone and CSSC:
...who donated merchandise and for the various certificates for our raffle. $160 was raised!
Congratulations to the recipients of the following awards @ the AGM/Banquet held April 17, 2007
- Junior Female Skater of the Year Award
- Taylor White
- Junior Male Skater of the Year Award
- Isaac Kerr
- Senior Female Skater of the Year Award
- Taylor Schmidt
- Senior Male Skater of the Year Award
- Bennett Wiancko
| | Hunter Trophy - Best Girl Skater
- Taylor Schmidt (500m - 47.36)
Hunter Trophy - Best Boy Skater
- Jairus Maus (500m - 43.88)
Kit Jarosz Memorial Trophy
(Fastest 500m) Women
- Taylor Schmidt |
| HAVE A WONDERFUL SUMMER! |
NOTICE OF ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING
When:
Tuesday, April 17th, 2007
Where:
6:00 p.m. @ Beehive Hall, Hespeler Arena
All members of CSSC are invited to attend. The AGM packages were mailed out last week. PLEASE bring it with you to the meeting.
Potluck dinner and awards presentation to follow.
March 2007
CONGRATULATIONS...
TO... our Cambridge Skaters! We qualified 26 skaters for Ontario Provincial Championships and we brought home 9 medals (2 in relays) from the Provincial Championships. The most of any club in the Province!
- Matt Morrison - Gold Medal - Provincial Champion for Intermediate Men
- Jacob Wright - Gold Medal - Provincial Champion for Juvenile Boys
- Keri Morrison - Gold Medal - Provincial Champion for Junior Women
- Hayley Roberts - Silver Medal - Intermediate Women
- Taylor Schmidt - Silver Medal - Junior Women
- Derek Porter - Silver Medal - Bantam Boys
- Taylor White - Silver Medal - Bantam Girls
- Kristy Shoebridge - Bronze Medal - Junior Women
- Isaac Kerr - Bronze Medal - Bantam Boys
TO... those skaters who were named to Team Ontario for the North American and Canadians Championships for 2007:
- Matt Morrison - Intermediate Men
- Jacob Wright - Juvenile Boys
- Keri Morrison - Junior Women
- Hayley Roberts - Intermediate Women
- Taylor Schmidt - Junior Women
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- Kristy Shoebridge - Junior Women
- Eric Fackoury - Junior Men (alternate)
- Madi Wright - Midget Girls (alternate)
- Dan Carruthers - Junior Men (alternate
- Jairus Maus - Intermediate Men (alternate)
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*** Thanks to Coaches Ernie Overland and Blake Morrison *** |
CONGRATULATIONS...
TO... the following skaters who have qualified for the 2006/07 Provincial Speed Skating Competition, to be held in Kanata, March 10 - 12th. Following this competition the top four skaters in each age category will compete at the North Americans, March 16-18, in Midland, Michigan, and the Canadians, March 30 - April 1st, in Moncton, New Brunswick.
Congratulations and good luck to the following skaters:
- Katherine Blasman
- Dan Carruthers
- Sylvie Carruthers
- Genevieve Carruthers
- Eric Fackoury
- Madeline From
- Olivia Kelly
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- Isaac Kerr
- Jairus Maus
- Matthew Morrison
- Keri Morrison
- Jacob Oliveira
- Zachary Oliveira
- Keith Porter
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- Nicholas Porter
- Derek Porter
- Hayley Roberts
- Taylor Schmidt
- Kristy Shoebridge
- Reid Schuett
- Melanie Vergeer
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- Ryan Whetung
- Taylor White
- Bennett Wiancko
- Jacob Wright
- Madi Wright
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TO... Paul Shoebridge and Bob Laurence for a stellar performance at the 16th Masters International Speed Skating Games, February 22-25 at the Olympic Oval in Calgary. Click here to check results.
TO... all of Team Ontario, both short track and long track speed skaters, including our very own,
Taylor Schmidt, Keri Morrison, Kristy Shoebridge, Jairus Maus, Matthew Morrison and Landon Zeeman, who attended Week 1 of the Canada Winter Games, February 23rd - March 1st, in Whitehorse, Yukon,
and who each brought home a silver medal in the 3000m short track relay.
Sincere and special thanks to... Marg Oliveira, David Morrison, Paula McConvey and Todd Landon for taking the time to attend this competition and to share in this unbelieveable trip of a lifetime. Thanks!
February 2007
CANADA WINTER GAMES RESULTS:
Click on the skater below to view their stats online
via the Canada Winter Games 2007 website!
The following Broadcasters will be televising the Canada Winter Games:
APTN, CBC North & CBC Newsworld, CBC, TSN/RDS
February 23
- 19:00 to 21:00 - Opening ceremonies
February 24
- 1:00 to 3:00 - Opening ceremonies
- 12:00 to 14:30 - Opening ceremonies (rebroadcast)
February 25
- 23:30 - 2:00 - Short track
February 26
- 21:00 - 23:00 - Short track, men's women's 500 m
February 28
- 21:00 - 23:00 - Men's hockey or short track speed skating, men's/women's 1000 m
March 1st
- 24:00 - 2:00 - Short track speed skating relays
If you wish to receive Canada Games Newsflash Updates, please mail to
dhorak@canadagames.ca to subscribe.
QUEST FOR GOLD CONGRATULATIONS...The following Cambridge Speed Skaters are proud recipients of the Quest for Gold funding:
Keri Morrison, Kristy Shoebridge, Jacob Wright and Eric Fackoury.
The Quest for Gold Ontario Athlete Assistance Program provides support to Ontario's amateur high performance athletes.
Specific objectives of the Quest for Gold Program can be found by clicking here.
Registration forms (PDF) are now available for:
- Regional Ability/Masters ST Championships, Kitchener-Waterloo, ON, March 31 - April 1, 2007
...and can be downloaded by clicking here.
View our February Newsletter Online!
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
The Cambridge Speed Skating Club wishes Bob Laurence and Paul Shoebridge every success in competing at the 16th Masters International Speed Skating Games February 22-25, 2007 at the Olympic Oval, Calgary, Alberta!
Due to the huge response for this competition, they have had to limit the number of skaters to 353.
The following numbers will represent the various countries:
CAN - 91, GER - 41, NED - 70, NOR - 60, USA - 50, Other Nations - 41.
Bob and Paul will compete in the following distances:
500 m, 1500 m, 3000 m and 5000 m.
GOOD LUCK GUYS!
Children's Fitness Tax Credit
The Honourable Jim Flaherty released guidelines on the Children's Fitness Tax Credit, which is scheduled to become effective on Jan. 1, 2007. Click here to read the guidelines.
Time Standards Required to Represent Ontario
in North Americans and Canadians
January 2007
Important:
Effective January 1st, 2007, ALL
Canadians entering the US by air are required to have a passport.
This will affect those travelling to Midland, Michigan for the North American Short Track Competition.
December 2006
Congratulations to the following athletes who were selected to represent Ontario
at the 2007 Canada Winter Games, February 21 to March 3rd, 2007 Whitehorse, Yukon |
Coach: David Morrison - Gloucester
Manager: Marg Oliveira - Cambridge | |
Female
- Ivanie Blondin - Gloucester
- Keri Morrison - Cambridge
- Kristy Shoebridge - Cambridge
- Lauren McGuire - Ottawa
- Taylor Schmidt - Cambridge
- Alternate - Hayley Roberts - Cambridge
Male
- Nic Bean - Montreal
- Brian Pye - Gloucester
- Matt Morrison - Cambridge
- Jairus Maus - Cambridge
- Joel Colin-Demers - Gloucester
- Alternate: Braeden Elliott - Gloucester
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NOTICE:
NO SUNDAY ICE FOR BALANCE OF DECEMBER!
Happy Holidays!
CSSC Annual Christmas Party
December 19th, 2006 with a Family skate: 5:30 - 6:30 pm
In following with tradition, could each family please bring a tray of sweets
to be shared by all.
November 2006
Shop and Support Our Cambridge Speed Skating Club!
Last Order Prior to Christmas for ordering your gift cards for this Christmas season is:
Monday,
December 18th at 12 noon.
(with delivery for Thursday, December 21st.)
CONGRATULATIONS!!!
...all the skaters who attended the Brampton Ability Meet November 19th. They include:
- Nia Ehrenburg
- Brieanah Fuller
- Ryan Whetung
- Martha Haverson
- Reid Schuett
| - Joshua Pimpao
- Jackson White
- Zachary Miller
- Adam Morrison
- Marya Vandermeulen
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Exciting Weekend for 5 Cambridge Skaters at the American Cup 2
Held in Midland, Michigan on November 11th and 12th!
Overall Finishes:
- Mini Cup - Chargers
Adam Morrison (10th)
- Group 1 - Female
Taylor Schmidt (12th)
Keri Morrison (19th)
- Group 1 - Male
Matt Morrison (24th)
- Group 2 - Men
Eric Fackoury (3rd)
2006 CAMBRIDGE SPORTS AWARD BANQUET - November 11, 2006
Cambridge Walks Away BIG
- Tim Turow - Athlete of the Year Award
Amanda Overland
- Sports Organization of the Year Award
Cambridge Speed Skating Club
- Sports Contributor of the Year
Ernie Overland and Vytas Jasinskas
Congratulations!!!
View our November 2006 Newsletter Online!
Registration forms (PDF) are now available for:
- Canadian Junior Championships - Prince George, BC - December 2-3, 2006
- 3rd Western Regional - London, ON - December 17, 2006
...and can be downloaded by clicking here.
 CONGRATULATIONS...
to the following athletes on their nomination for Quest for Gold OAAP funding: |
Short Track - Female
- Lauren McGuire
- Kristy Shoebridge
- Stephanie Bowskill
- Camille Bean
- Keri Morrison
| Short Track - Male
- Jacob Wright
- Patrick Duffy
- Braeden Elliott
- Henry Triscutt
- Eric Fackoury
| Long Track - Female
- Jocelyn Harrington
- Erin Mitchell
- Michell Gauthier
- Madeline Mitchell
| Long Track - Male
- Aaron Sadlier
- Patrick Marsh
- Spencer Zettler
- Dan Adlam
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October 2006
View our October 2006 Newsletter Online!
Cambridge Speed Skating is attempting to go paperless as much as possible; therefore, all information will be posted our website with minimal paper copies available in the office.
Please continue to visit our website where all updates including practice cancellations, meet information, etc. will be posted on a regular basis.
ATTENTION 1ST HOUR SKATERS...
On Tuesday, October 24th, 2006 during your regular ice time we will be having a "MINI MEET".
UPDATE:
CONGRATULATIONS...
to all those who participated in our mini-meet Tuesday night. Certificates will be handed out next week. Special Thanks to all those volunteers!!!
Registration forms (PDF) are now available for:
- 2nd Eastern Ability Regional ST - Kingston, ON - November 11, 2006
- 2nd Western Ability Regional ST - Brampton, ON - November 19, 2006
...and can be downloaded by clicking here.
Watch the fastest short track speedskaters in the country...
- including members of the 2006 U.S Olympic team - compete at the Dow American Cup II for a spot on the U.S. World Cup Team! Expect to see world-class racing from skaters such as Michigan Olympians Alex Izykowski (Bay City), and Kimberly Derrick (Caledonia), as well as top U.S. skaters such as Midland's own Ryan Bedford, current U.S. Jr. Short Track Champion. |
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| November 11 - 12, 2006 Midland, MI USA Sanctioned and sponsored by and in cooperation with MSSC & US SPEEDSKATING. In cooperation with the Midland Parks & Recreation Department. |  |  |
CONGRATULATIONS to ALL of our skaters (new and old)
...who competed this past weekend in London, Ottawa and Calgary! GREAT JOB!!!
CAMBRIDGE SPEED SKATING CLUB proudly hosts ONTARIO CUP #1 Competition
November 4 & 5, 2006
September 2006
A HUGE SUCCESS!!!
CSSC is proud to welcome 13 new members to our Club!
SPECIAL THANKS to:
- our very own Skate Dr. 'Vytas' for all of his help in getting the new skaters fitted for skates;
- our coaches Marg, Blake, Bob and Dave
- all of the 2nd hour skaters who came out to assist the coaches
and skaters, and
- to all those who made the last three weeks the fun and success that it was.
2006-2007 OSSA Calendar of Events
Updated: September 20, 2006. Now available online! (Click here)
Competition / Camp Forms
Updated: September 20, 2006.
July 2006
June 2006
Congratulations to Ernie Overland
The entire Cambridge Speed Skating Club proudly recognizes ERNIE OVERLAND who was named 'COACH OF THE YEAR' at the Ontario Speed Skating Association AGM held earlier this month. We are very honoured to have Ernie as our head coach and admire his continued commitment and unconditional dedication to the sport of speedskating and most importantly to our athletes.
Did You Know?
The Grade 4 & 5 Students of WOODLAND PUBLIC SCHOOL experienced the thrill of
speedskating on Thursday, June 8th, 2006 from 9 - 11 a.m. @ the Hespeler Arena!
Board of Director's Meeting
Date: Monday, June 19th, 2006
Time: 6:00 p.m.
Place: Hespeler Arena
Minutes to Be Approved and posted on website following meeting.
