Racing starts June 3rd at the John Rose Oval. Come check it out! Dates of racing: June 3, 10, 17, 24 and July 7,15,22,29. The oval is reserved for speed practice at 5pm. Racing will begin promptly at 6pm. There will not be much rest between events. Please listen closely for your division and stay ready to race (especially on Match Sprint night). Races will not be held up once athletes are called to the starting line.
This year there will be a variety of event types:
Time Trial:Individual time trial. The clock stops when the skater crosses the finish line.
Team Time Trial: Four person team time trial. The clock stops when the third skater crosses the finish line. Distances - 4000 meters and 6000 meters.stops when the skater crosses the finish line.
Scratch: First skater across the line upon completion of distance is the winner. (Pack racing)
Miss and Out: First lap is a free lap, then one skater is eliminated per lap (or every two laps) until there is one skater left.
Match Sprints: Three skaters on the line - double elimination - first two across the line advance to next round - in the final the first across the line wins.
Madison: Two person team relay racing - first skater (team) across the line upon completion of the distance wins. Distances - 4000 meters and 6000 meters.
Divisions:
Category 1: Elite racers (male and female)
Category 2: Advanced racers (male and female)
Women/Rec: Women (all abilities) and Recreational Skaters competing in fitness or recreational
type inline skates or quads (male and female)
Junior: 12 and under
Schedule for June:If it is received well, then we will continue with a similar format in July. If participation is down or the format is not accepted by the skating community at large, then we will return to the format used in previous seasons.
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