MASTERS SKATERS AT CANADA CUP #1

Brett Arnason of Winnipeg sent the following report regarding this competition held last weekend January 5 to 7, 2007:

This event had a record number of Masters skating.

Thanks to the excitement of the Master's Games coming to Calgary and the ability of your newsletter to reach so many of the participants we had at least 15 Masters skating in this event.

I am best acquainted with the Master's 3 group. Lynn Sugden and Bob Irvine provided us with an entertaining weekend. It was a see-saw friendly rivalry that lasted all weekend long. Final time for the 500 m for Lynn was 42.0 followed by Bob with 42.47. Cliff Morrison posted a time of 43.26 and Brett Arnason skated 43.65. For the 1000 m on the first round Lynn was 1:23.98 and Bob was 1:23.85. Lynn responded in the 1500 with a time of 2:08.56 to Bob's time of 2:10.89. The battle continued in the 5000 with Bob and Lynn in separate pairs but in the same quartet. Lynn and Bob both posted personal bests but Bob prevailed with a time of 7:54.25 compared to Lynn at 7:57.98. This is an entertaining friendly rivalry that is pushing these guys to new levels. Nice skating guys!

Brad Hudey is a Master's 2 who skated a 40.04 in his 500 and had to withdraw due to an injury.

Ron Johnson is a Master's 4 who posted a 500 m time of 44.58 to show he is ready for the Games.

Sean Mauw skated a 41.79 in the 500, crashed in the 1500, 1:21.94 in the 1000.

Darren Lind also skated well posting a very nice time of 7:39.99 in the 5000.

Master's 5 skater Roy Whitney showed he will be a force in his division.

Sorry if I missed anyone in the review but I am just getting to know everyone.

All participants had a good time.

I know there were some ladies present but I do not know their names or their divisions. Perhaps when they read this they could send an update.

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