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Joke Archive Announcements PERSONAL SITES ChristopherBowman KristenSlade ::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::   View a triple axel jump as executed by Luca D'Alisera at the 2002 Italian Roller Sports Championships. Luca is the first roller skater to achieve this jump in competition. See this MPEG and more Italian roller sports news at the FIHP website. ::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: Use RSWEB's e-mail listings to contact skaters around the country and the world.::::::::::::::::::::::::: :::::: Get a quick virtual tour of the USA Roller Sports Museum in Lincoln, Nebraska. Be sure to visit these exhibits and more and donate to the museum when you're at the 2003 and 2004 Nationals.   :::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: OLYMPIC SPORTS NEWS Sports: Olympic sports news         c.2004 Jam Session Productions Detroit, MI USA     ...so many USA Roller Sports sk8rs that we can't count them...	::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: This page last updated on: ::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::         :::GET 2005 WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP INFORMATION- The official site for the 2005 World Rollerskating Championships in Rome, Italy this year has been updated, including the scheduling. Visit the 2005 Official Site for schedules and information... visit Jason Sutcliffe's site for the inside world news... in English. ::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::     :::THE LIFEWAVE ENERGY ENHANCER-A new approach to sports performance that allows organic materials to interact with the human body to improve energy, performance and stamina without ingesting anything. Increase your energy and stamina Convenient Non-Transdermal patch; nothing enters the body. Designed for men and women; athletic and non-athletic use..For more information CLICK HERE. ::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::   :::PATIN VISION ROLLS OUT A NEW LOOK AND A NEW MAGAZINE- Patin Vision expands it's media coverage in South America with a new rollersports magazine. 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'ROLABOi' - released November in Australian book stores. Available now via Amazon.com. ::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: LINCOLN, Neb. - June 14, 2004 - USA Roller Sports announced that the 2005 National Championships will be held at the Pensacola Civic Center in Pensacola, Fla. Official dates are to be determined. Pensacola has been a previous host to the National Championships in 1993, 1997 and 2001.  The 2001 competition boasted nearly a five-million dollar economic impact to the city. The 2006 National Indoor Speed and Figure Skating Championships will be held at Pershing Center in Lincoln, Neb. Official dates are to be determined.  Lincoln has been host to the National Championships for three consecutive years (2002 through 2004), bringing a five to seven-million dollar economic impact to the city.  The 2007 National Championships will be held at the Selland Arena in Fresno, Calif.  Official dates are to be determined. For more information on upcoming USARS National Indoor Speed and Figure Skating Championships, please contact Executive Director Richard Hawkins at 402.483.7551 or via email at rhawkins@usarollersports.org. :::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: ::: VISIT THE ROLLER SKATER'S GAZETTE June 13, 2004 - There's articles and information for every skater including event and dance session locations, judging information, class solutions and more. :::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: ::: VISIT THE ROLLER SKATING RESOURCE SITE March 15, 2004 - The best place online to find out event, test, restructuring and software news and updates for USARS disciplines. :::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: ::: RESULTS FROM DONORA, PA March 15, 2004 - View results from the 2004 St. Patrick's Day Invitational in Donora, PA at the Valley Skating Center Site. See and order action photos from the 2004 Donora meet at EventPhotosNow. :::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: ::: WORLD CLASS FIGURE DRAW NOW AVAILABLE March 1, 2004 - World Class figures and all domestic event figures are available as a printable page at the USARS site. :::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: ::: ROLABOI HAS A NEW ATTITUDE February 15, 2004 - Jason Sutcliffe's gr8 world sk8 news site is even better! Visit e-sk8r's favorite site now! :::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: ::: RULES AND REGULATIONS FOR ORIGINAL DANCE (OD) CHARLESTON January 27, 2004 World Requirements are now available on the USA Roller Sports site. :::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: ::: OLYMPIC SPORTS OFFICIAL INVITATION - CUBA 2004 January 19, 2004 - The Cuban Olympic Committee, the Sports National Institute, Physical Education and Recreation and the Cuban Federation of Roller Skating are pleased to invite clubs, associations and federation members of FIRS to the Second National Olympic Cuban Sports competitions, to take place in the cities of Habana and Cienfuegos on April 19 to 29, 2004. For More Information, please email:  patinaje@inder.co.cu or view the translation at USARS. :::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: ::: USA ROLLER SPORTS OXL MEMBERSHIP CARD January 12, 2004 - USA Roller Sports has partnered with the United States Olympic Committee to bring you the Olympic Xcel Card (OXL).  The cost of $35.00 gives you a number of additional USARS member benefits and is proudly by US Olympic Committee sponsors who support the training of America's athletes.  Log on for additional information and benefits extended to you as an OXL card holder and USARS member. For more information regarding an OXL/USARS Membership, please contact Kevin Kmetz at 402.483.7551 or via email at kkmetz@usarollersports.org. :::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: ::: 2003 WORLD VIDEO CLIPS January 7, 2004 - The Internet Skating Station is now streaming video clips from the 2003 World Championship in Buenos Airies, Argentina. These low res clips show whole programs, so view them at a time when you can wait for the stream to start loading. These are not from the official videographer and may be downloaded or linked for any not for profit RollerSports promotional or training use. Please credit The Internet Skating Station and Jam Session Productions with a link or URL if clips are used online or in multimedia projects. More videos and video links from other skating sites are available in the video archive. :::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: ::: OFFICIAL WORLD VIDEOS Visit the PATIN VISION web site to order Official 2003 World Championship Video tapes. :::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: ::: 2004 WORLD INFORMATION The 2004 World Artistic Skating Championships will be held in Fresno, California, on November 16-28, 2004. Visit the official web site at: www.rollersportscipa.com ::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: Derek Parra with Patrick Quinn - Reflections in the Ice - USA Roller Sports is proud to have available Derek Parra's newly published book, Reflections in the Ice for only $14.99.  Parra's book is a touching biography and a perfect gift for the athlete on your list... [more at USARS site] ::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: NOTICE TO USA ROLLER SPORTS MEMBERS REGARDING USE OF OLYMPIC LOGO - The five ring U.S. Olympic mark is the primary and official mark of the U.S. Olympic Team.  This logo consists of the Olympic Symbol with "USA" appearing above the rings.  Please be advised that USA Roller Sports has recently received... [more at USARS site] ::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: 2004 REGIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP INFORMATION - A list of the 2004 Regional Championships for both Speed and Figure Skating. [more at USARS site] ::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: 2005 FIGURE SKATING WORLD GAMES QUALIFICATIONS - Artistic skaters who participate at the 2004 Senior World Championships in Fresno, California, USA, November 22-28, 2004, may qualify for the 2005 World Games in Duisburg, Germany, July 20-24, 2005. MEN'S FREESKATING - Eight (8) skaters... [more at USARS site] ::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: USA Advanced Coaches Testing Sites- A list of USA Advanced Coaches Testing Sites. [more at USARS site] ::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: Board of Directors - Budd Van Roekel Recognized for 30 Years of Service - George Kolibaba, President of USA Roller Sports, presents Gordon B. "Budd" Van Roekel with a token of our appreciation for his 30 years of service on the USARS Board of Directors, starting as a founding member and continuing through the... [more at USARS site] ::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: Regional and State Chairs - USA ROLLER SPORTS FIGURE AND SPEED SKATING REGIONAL AND STATE CHAIRPERSONS AS OF 3/4/04... [more at USARS site] ::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: Board of Directors and AAC Election Notice - 2004 BOARD OF DIRECTORS ELECTIONS Nominees are solicited for the following USARS representatives: Hockey Athlete Director - Three Year Term of Office Certified Coach Director - Three Year Term of Office At-Large Director - Three... [more at USARS site] ::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: OLYMPIC SPORTS OFFICIAL INVITATION - CUBA 2004 January 19, 2004 - The Cuban Olympic Committee, the Sports National Institute, Physical Education and Recreation and the Cuban Federation of Roller Skating are pleased to invite clubs, associations and federation members of FIRS to the Second National Olympic Cuban Sports competitions, to take place in the cities of Habana and Cienfuegos on April 19 to 29, 2004. For More Information, please email:  patinaje@inder.co.cu or view the translation at USARS. ::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: USA ROLLER SPORTS MEMBERSHIP AND THE BENEFITS OF OXL - Kellie Habeeb - January 12, 2004 - USA Roller Sports (USARS) has partnered with the United States Olympic Committee (USOC) to bring you the Olympic Xcel Card (OXL). The cost of the USA Roller Sports OXL membership card is $35.00.  The OXL card gives you a number of additional benefits in addition to being a USARS member.  This program is proudly supported by US Olympic Committee sponsors who give generously to support the training of America's athletes. Log on to http://www.usolympicteam.com/oxl for additional information and benefits extended to you as an OXL card holder and USARS member.  Whether you use this membership to get stronger, roll faster, jump higher or to have more fun and relax after training or in between games, we appreciate your support and membership. For more information regarding an OXL/USARS Membership, please contact Kevin Kmetz at 402.483.7551 or via email at kkmetz@usarollersports.org. :::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: 2003 WORLD VIDEO CLIPS January 7, 2004 - The Internet Skating Station is now streaming video clips from the 2003 World Championship in Buenos Airies, Argentina. These low res clips show whole programs, so view them at a time when you can wait for the stream to start loading. These are not from the official videographer and may be downloaded or linked for any not for profit RollerSports promotional or training use. Please credit The Internet Skating Station and Jam Session Productions with a link or URL if clips are used online or in multimedia projects. More videos and video links from other skating sites are available in the video archive. :::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: OFFICIAL WORLD VIDEOS Visit the PATIN VISION web site to order Official 2003 World Championship Video tapes. ::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: CALL FOR NOMINATIONS December 22, 2003 - The USA Roller Sports Hall of Fame and Honors Committee will meet in Las Vegas, Nevada, Thursday, February 19 to review candidates for the USARS Hall of Fame and other honors, for athletes, coaches, officials and volunteers. For information, contact Peggy Young at 402.483.7551 or pyoung@usarollersports. :::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: 2004 USARS NATIONALS December 18, 2003 - The 2004 National Indoor Speed and Figure Skating Championships will be held at Pershing Center in Lincoln, Neb: Junior Olympic Speed Competition ­ July 17 ­ 19, 2004 Standard Speed Championships ­ July 20 ­ 24, 2004 Jam Skating National Invitational ­ July 25, 2004 Cornhusker Classic Inline Marathon (Pioneer Park) ­ July 25, 2004 Standard Figure Skating Championships ­ July 26 ­ August 6, 2004 Junior Olympic Figure Skating Practice & World Class Night ­ August 6, 2004 Junior Olympic Figure Skating Championships ­ August 7 ­ 10, 2004 :::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: OLYMPIC YOUTH CAMP December 16, 2003 - The US Olympic Committee has released the application for the Olympic Youth Camp (OYC) being held August 11 ­ 26 in Athens 2004. This cross-cultural exchange will bring together young people from around the world to participate in various activities in Athens, outside of Athens, as well as, a one-day cruise to the island of Saronikos.  They will attend Opening and Closing Ceremonies, Olympic Games competitions, observe athletes training, visit archaeological areas and tour Ancient Olympia. All applicants must submit sports, academic and leadership information and an essay on "Olympic Spirit." Go to www.usolympicteam.com for more information about this program and the formal application. ::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: 2003 WORLD RESULTS November 25, 2003 - Team USA brought home a total of eight medals from the 2003 Federation Internationale de Roller Sports (FIRS) Roller Figure Skating World Championships in Buenos Aires, Argentina. Go to www.usarollersports.org for complete world results. :::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: JASON GETS THE BRONZE November 20, 2003 - Buenos Airies,Argentina­ Jason Nelson of Poinciana,Floridahas took the bronze medal in the Men's Figure Event.  He pulled up from fourth place after the first two figures.  Christopher Fairman of Yorktown of Yorktown, Virginia, finished eighth and David Jacques of Granite Bay,California, tenth.  :::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: LINCOLN, Neb. June 10, 2003 - Heather Mulkey and David Jacques will represent the United States at the 2003 Pan-American games in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic. The Pan American Games for Roller Figure Skating will begin on August 11 and continue through August 13.  The figure skating trials were held at California Skate in Riverside, Calif. on May 25 through May 26, and fifteen athletes competed for the two spots on the team. Anna Carrier from Marysville, Wash. will be coaching this year's Pan American Team. Aubry Orcutt from Fremont, Calif. and Edrick Stewart from Marina, Calif., received second place and will pose as alternates for the figure skating competition. The best athletes from all over the Americas will meet in Santo Domingo to compete in over 40 different sports ranging from archery to wrestling.  The first Pan American Games, held in 1951 at Buenos Aires, Argentina, included only eighteen sports and 2,513 athletes.  However, as the games grow in popularity, fifty years later in 1999, 5,000 athletes from 42 countries traveled to Winnipeg, Canada to compete in 35 sports.  ::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: NEWS ARCHIVE PAGE 2 :::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::