SkateLog Newsletter 2005-01
February 10, 2005
Skatelog News: FIRS President + Wall Calendar + Asian X Games
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by SkateLog Editor Kathie Fry
February 10, 2005
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Hello Everybody!
MEET ME AT GOLD SKATE: February 19 and
20 I will be at the 39th Annual GoldSkate Show Skating
Competition in Fresno, California USA. For more
information visit SkaterBill.com and select "GoldSkate".
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| Extreme Downhill Ice Skating in Prague |
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In January there was an extreme downhill ice skating
competition in the Czech Republic city of Prague. The
event was sponsored by Red Bull and the top 3 finishers
were from Sweden, the Czech Republic, and Austria.
Here is a report and 22 exciting photos.
Article and Photos »
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| Why Valerie Leftwich is Not Running for FIRS President |
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Why Oceania Roller Sports Confederation president
Valerie Leftwich is running for 1st Vice President of the
International Roller Sports Federation (FIRS) instead of
president, and who she has publicly endorsed for the
position of president. (Pictured on the right are FIRS
Speed President Roberto Marotta, Valerie Leftwich, and
Inline Hockey President George Pickard.)
Article and Photos »
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| Asian X Games Are Moving to Korea |
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In 2005 the Asian X Games will move from Malaysia to
South Korea, and the competitions will include inline
skating, skateboarding, BMX stunt bike, climbing, and
wakeboarding. Motocross will also be included, but only
as a demonstration sport (Pictured on the left is
Japanese female champion Ayumi Kawasai).
Read Full Article »
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| 2005 Wall Calendar of Artistic World Champions |
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Italian photographer Raniero Corbelletti was the official
photographer for the 2001, 2003, and 2004 Artistic
Roller Skating World Championships, and he has just
released a 2005 wall calendar with 12 beautiful photos
of world class roller figure skating men, women, pairs,
and dance teams (Pictured on the right are gorgeous
and talented bother and sister dance team
Gabriele and Enrica Gasparini of Italy, who were an
absolute joy to watch at the 2004 Artistic World
Championships)
2005 Wall Calendar »
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| A Note from Kathie |
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