Issue 227
Local News for Local Communities
Wednesday 27th November 2024
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SKATING A POPULAR SPORT The Christchurch Skating Club is based at the Selwyn Sports Stadium Rolleston for recreational skaters and skaters who wish to pursue speed skating as a sport. The Club currently offers fun and skill sessions on most Sundays from 3.30pm – 4.30pm as a starting point. There is a small charge to cover stadium costs, and there is a range excellent equipment available for use. The Club has several coaches and officials who can teach and guide skaters on their journey. Mark MacDonald, who over the years has himself been a New Zealand representative skater numerous times, still competes in the Masters division and is always keen to pass on skills for training. For advanced skaters wishing to compete the Club offers extra sessions per week to teach and help them to progress. As an individual sport this suits many families and their children. Spokesperson Barbara Colville says, “We are very fortunate to have local support in terms of venues available for us to use for extra training, which keeps costs down as we want to ensure that children have the best operativities. Like lots of sports it is very rewarding to see children improve their skills and ability.” Christchurch Skating Club is part of the New Zealand Federation of Roller Sports, and the club hosts a variety of events and championships throughout the year covering all levels of ability within the sport, where skaters can compete for enjoyment, racing and improving their skills. “Recently our skaters competed at an Open Day Competition held at Pioneer Stadium on October 5. This was attended by four
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other South Island clubs and our skaters had a successful and fun day.” The main competition season is from October to April each year as racing is also on outdoor tracks. While the sessions at Selwyn Sports are not held over the school holidays, the Club’s competitive skaters continue at other venues. If you would like to know more information about the Club, contact Barbara Colville on 021 330 688 and visit their Facebook page, Christchurch Amateur Roller Skating Club.
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Eitan Lim with his sister Elisheva. Eitan won placements in the Beginners Boys events at the Southern Open Speed Skating Championship at Pioneer Stadium in October.
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