Many thanks to Anna Delaney of the Kingston Striders Speed Skating Club for her following report:
Nine eager Masters skaters took part in the OSSA Summer Camp held at the Bob McQuarrie Recreation Complex in Orleans, ON. The masters’ segment was scheduled over three days, the 19th 20th and 21st. However, due to a lack of water in the building on Wednesday, that day had to be rescheduled for Friday the 22nd.
Our coach, Todd Landon, put us through our paces stressing proper technique and drills in striding and cornering. Spinning sessions highlighted an awareness of structured cross-training and its benefits. We learned some very useful and different stretching regimens and experienced the benefits of doing yoga. A video session helped us to analyze our techniques. During another session, the concept of rockering , bending, and off-setting were explained. Todd also gauged all our blades, giving us feedback about our own skates.
Thanks and kudos to Kathy Elliot and everyone else involved with the planning and daily support. Well done!
Nine eager Masters skaters took part in the OSSA Summer Camp held at the Bob McQuarrie Recreation Complex in Orleans, ON. The masters’ segment was scheduled over three days, the 19th 20th and 21st. However, due to a lack of water in the building on Wednesday, that day had to be rescheduled for Friday the 22nd.
Our coach, Todd Landon, put us through our paces stressing proper technique and drills in striding and cornering. Spinning sessions highlighted an awareness of structured cross-training and its benefits. We learned some very useful and different stretching regimens and experienced the benefits of doing yoga. A video session helped us to analyze our techniques. During another session, the concept of rockering , bending, and off-setting were explained. Todd also gauged all our blades, giving us feedback about our own skates.
Thanks and kudos to Kathy Elliot and everyone else involved with the planning and daily support. Well done!
What an amazing way to take a break from summer’s heat! A ‘must do’ event for 2009.
Back Row, from L to R: Tom Mulcahy, (Clarington Speed Skating Club), Pat Blacker-Thomson (Peterborough), Alicia Weiss (Ottawa Pacers), Charles Gower (Niagara), Dave Dryden (Oakville),
Front Row, from L to R: Todd Landon (Coach), Anna Delaney (Kingston Striders), Will Wallace (Toronto), Steve Arnold (Kingston Striders)
Missing from Photo: John Ambrose (St. Lawrence , Brockville)
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Looking good everyone! Hope to see some of you this week at Ellis...
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