FLYING FOSSILS FLY AGAIN

Photo courtesy of Flying Fossils

The fastest mature speed skaters in North America turned in another stellar performance at this year's 24 hour in-line skate marathon in Montreal. Based on its peformance in previous editions of this event, the team of masters skaters was judged too fast for the fitness division and placed in the elite class where it finished 7th out of 14 teams in June 2009. Part of the Flying Fossils' motivation was a challenge from the Women of Wheels (WOW) team who posed for a photo with their not-yet-over-the-hill counterparts.

Photo courtesy of Flying Fossils

CALGARY MASTERS IN THE NEWS

At its annual awards presentation, the Calgary Speed Skating Association (CSSA) recognized certain members for their hard work on the ice and dedication to the sport. Award recipients for 2008-09 included:

Masters 1 - Keltie Ross
Masters 2 - Vaughn Thibault
Masters 3 - Don Bumstead
Masters 4 - Ron Johnson and Laurits Skolingstad
Masters 6 - Roy Whitney
Master of the Year - Bob Irvine

Bob Irvine was also presented with a recognition award from the Calgary Booster Club. In addition, Bob Irvine was elected to the CSSA Board of Directors as Vice-Chair / Vice-President for 2009-2010.

Congratulations to all.