I must apologise for not dedicating as much time to this blog as I have previously, but after many emails and being in contact with people who advised me that they looked to this blog for all info on Masters ST around the world, I will dedicate more time to updating it. I have been involved in a variety of other works of late, and as there were only 24 hours in any one day, some things had to give.
Please be patient whilst I catch up with and locate results from some recent events around the world. Also, for those that have emailed without a response, this was a hiccup with my email and laptop which crashed with those emails which I have now recovered and will respond to shortly!
If you have any upcoming events, or you want to publish a write up about your local event, feel free to email it to me and I will post it up ASAP. Photos and video links will be appreciated as well.
regards
Frank
Saturday, February 27, 2010
Monday, October 19, 2009
Opening Games 2009 - Turnhout, Belgium
Competition Report – Turnhout, Belgium, October 10th 2009
Five GB Masters competed in the event to make up a total entry of 20 masters from GB, Belgium and Holland.
Alison Gilkes competing in the Ladies category made an excellent start winning a closely competed 1000m heat to then skate an excellent 1000m final, taking maximum points. The 500m was even more closely fought, Alison winning her heat then closely beaten in the 500m final by 0.29 secs. Ladies results
After the 2 distances Alison was tied on points with Fenna Pel of Holland but was given the overall title by winning the longer distance. This was an excellent result for Alison who after working so hard during the off season saw the results of her efforts.
In the men’s category 4 skaters competed in an entry of 14. Barrie Barreto from Falkirk, Stewart Logan from Ayrshire, Steve Spence, making his international competition debut, and Keith Wright from Sheffield competed against skaters from Belgium and Holland.
In the 1000m distance the final was made up of the 4 fastest times from the heats. Stewart and Keith making the A final, Barrie making the B final and Steve making the C final. In the A final Keith took out the pace leading for 8 laps and in a very close fought race Stewart made a move on the last lap overtaking on the straight to win. In the C Final Steve skated well but found the pace difficult finishing 4th. In the B final Barrie redeemed himself skating an excellent race leading from start to finish.
The 500m was a different story. Again the 4 fastest times made the final. Barrie skated an excellent heat setting the fastest time. Stewart and Keith, racing against each other, set the 2nd and 3rd fastest times. Steve having an unfortunate fall again made the C final. So the scene was set for a high tension race with 3 GB skaters in the final. After 3 dramatic false starts to the race, Keith led from the front with Barrie in 2nd and Stewart 3rd. With 1 ½ laps to go Barrie made a move taking the lead and despite Keith’s efforts he could not get back in the lead and in a close finish Barrie won with Keith in 2nd and Stewart 3rd. In the C final Steve redeemed himself by winning in a new Personal Best in the Masters.
The Overall Standings was a clean sweep for GB on the podium: Full Results
1st - Stewart Logan
2nd - Keith Wright
3rd - Barrie Barreto
11th - Steve Spencer
In the relay Event, GB, entering a Masters team for the first time ever, competed against teams from Holland and Belgium winning from the start to establish a new GB Masters record.
Overall this was a fantastic event with a large Masters entry and hopefully many more in the future.
Article by Keith Wright
Five GB Masters competed in the event to make up a total entry of 20 masters from GB, Belgium and Holland.
Alison Gilkes competing in the Ladies category made an excellent start winning a closely competed 1000m heat to then skate an excellent 1000m final, taking maximum points. The 500m was even more closely fought, Alison winning her heat then closely beaten in the 500m final by 0.29 secs. Ladies results
After the 2 distances Alison was tied on points with Fenna Pel of Holland but was given the overall title by winning the longer distance. This was an excellent result for Alison who after working so hard during the off season saw the results of her efforts.
In the men’s category 4 skaters competed in an entry of 14. Barrie Barreto from Falkirk, Stewart Logan from Ayrshire, Steve Spence, making his international competition debut, and Keith Wright from Sheffield competed against skaters from Belgium and Holland.
In the 1000m distance the final was made up of the 4 fastest times from the heats. Stewart and Keith making the A final, Barrie making the B final and Steve making the C final. In the A final Keith took out the pace leading for 8 laps and in a very close fought race Stewart made a move on the last lap overtaking on the straight to win. In the C Final Steve skated well but found the pace difficult finishing 4th. In the B final Barrie redeemed himself skating an excellent race leading from start to finish.
The 500m was a different story. Again the 4 fastest times made the final. Barrie skated an excellent heat setting the fastest time. Stewart and Keith, racing against each other, set the 2nd and 3rd fastest times. Steve having an unfortunate fall again made the C final. So the scene was set for a high tension race with 3 GB skaters in the final. After 3 dramatic false starts to the race, Keith led from the front with Barrie in 2nd and Stewart 3rd. With 1 ½ laps to go Barrie made a move taking the lead and despite Keith’s efforts he could not get back in the lead and in a close finish Barrie won with Keith in 2nd and Stewart 3rd. In the C final Steve redeemed himself by winning in a new Personal Best in the Masters.
The Overall Standings was a clean sweep for GB on the podium: Full Results
1st - Stewart Logan
2nd - Keith Wright
3rd - Barrie Barreto
11th - Steve Spencer
In the relay Event, GB, entering a Masters team for the first time ever, competed against teams from Holland and Belgium winning from the start to establish a new GB Masters record.
Overall this was a fantastic event with a large Masters entry and hopefully many more in the future.
Article by Keith Wright
Friday, October 2, 2009
2009 Australian Short Track Championships - update
Masters 500m A-Final Results:
1st Herbie Labiche
2nd Frank Anderson
3rd Michael Attwood
4th Alan Luscombe
Anderson lead the field with a quick start but Labiche fought through the field to overtake with a half lap to go. Anderson went wide then cut up the inside to almost snatch the win, missing by just centimetres.
Nationals this year is very small due to the absence of the national team and a variety of other skaters. The Masters division is the biggest division with 13 competitors but they are also supplying the greatest display of racing for the crowd.
Tomorrow morning kicks off with the 1000m heats. More for you then, hopefully with times and complete results from today.
1st Herbie Labiche
2nd Frank Anderson
3rd Michael Attwood
4th Alan Luscombe
Anderson lead the field with a quick start but Labiche fought through the field to overtake with a half lap to go. Anderson went wide then cut up the inside to almost snatch the win, missing by just centimetres.
Nationals this year is very small due to the absence of the national team and a variety of other skaters. The Masters division is the biggest division with 13 competitors but they are also supplying the greatest display of racing for the crowd.
Tomorrow morning kicks off with the 1000m heats. More for you then, hopefully with times and complete results from today.
2009 Australian Short Track Championships
The first session of the Australian nationals has been skated.
1500m A Final results:
1st Herbie Labiche 2:51.707
2nd Frank Anderson
3rd Michael Attwood
4th Igor Ozerov
5th Simon Leadbeater
6th Michael Gusi
Labiche had lead out the first 5 laps when Michael Attwood overtook and increased the pace. At 4 laps to go, Ozerov, sitting 4th, moved to overtake the group on the inside whilst Anderson, in 3rd, made a move on the outside and stumbled slightly, missing his opportunity to take the lead.
Labiche then overtook Attwood and the race was on. Anderson overtook Attwood in the next straight and although he took some ground off Labiche in the final three laps, Labiche was too good and held on to win by just under a second.
Next session - 500m
1500m A Final results:
1st Herbie Labiche 2:51.707
2nd Frank Anderson
3rd Michael Attwood
4th Igor Ozerov
5th Simon Leadbeater
6th Michael Gusi
Labiche had lead out the first 5 laps when Michael Attwood overtook and increased the pace. At 4 laps to go, Ozerov, sitting 4th, moved to overtake the group on the inside whilst Anderson, in 3rd, made a move on the outside and stumbled slightly, missing his opportunity to take the lead.
Labiche then overtook Attwood and the race was on. Anderson overtook Attwood in the next straight and although he took some ground off Labiche in the final three laps, Labiche was too good and held on to win by just under a second.
Next session - 500m
Sunday, September 20, 2009
Turin Olympic Oval Open for Skating
I recieved an email from Paolo Gemme advising the Turin Olympic Oval is open for skating. Find all the details below:
Dear Friends,
Good news from Italy !!! The Olympic Ice Oval in Turin is open till October 18th 2009 !!!
The ice is really good and the room temperature is pleasant. We would like to inform all the Masters that is possible to skate with the following time schedule:
• Monday to Saturday: from 14:00 till 17:00
• Sunday: from 10:00 till 12:30
The entrance fee for each training session costs 8 €. The entrance of the Olympic Ice Oval is located in Via Nizza 294, Turin. If you plan to come please check with the track responsible, Mr.Davide Carta, at the following e-mail address davedany@libero.it.
A special hotel rate is available for the skaters at Euro Motel – Via 1° Maggio, 57 – Nichelino (Torino) - web: www.euromotel.it e-mail: euro@euromotel.it - that is located 5 Km from Ice Oval by car or easily joinable by bus number 14 (stop 100m from the hotel and few hundred meters from the Ice Oval).
The rates are the following (at the reservation please state that you are a skater and the prices are those agreed with Davide Carta):
• Bed & Breakfast: 25€ per person per day in double room
• Half board: 37€ per person per day in double room
• Full board: 43€ per person per day in double room
• Single room: add 20€
Only for next week end the time schedule is as follow:
• Saturday 19th Sept. from 17:00 till 19:00
• Sunday 20th Sept. from 10:00 till 12:30
Please inform the skaters of your club or country.
I wish you a nice week end.
Paolo
Dear Friends,
Good news from Italy !!! The Olympic Ice Oval in Turin is open till October 18th 2009 !!!
The ice is really good and the room temperature is pleasant. We would like to inform all the Masters that is possible to skate with the following time schedule:
• Monday to Saturday: from 14:00 till 17:00
• Sunday: from 10:00 till 12:30
The entrance fee for each training session costs 8 €. The entrance of the Olympic Ice Oval is located in Via Nizza 294, Turin. If you plan to come please check with the track responsible, Mr.Davide Carta, at the following e-mail address davedany@libero.it.
A special hotel rate is available for the skaters at Euro Motel – Via 1° Maggio, 57 – Nichelino (Torino) - web: www.euromotel.it e-mail: euro@euromotel.it - that is located 5 Km from Ice Oval by car or easily joinable by bus number 14 (stop 100m from the hotel and few hundred meters from the Ice Oval).
The rates are the following (at the reservation please state that you are a skater and the prices are those agreed with Davide Carta):
• Bed & Breakfast: 25€ per person per day in double room
• Half board: 37€ per person per day in double room
• Full board: 43€ per person per day in double room
• Single room: add 20€
Only for next week end the time schedule is as follow:
• Saturday 19th Sept. from 17:00 till 19:00
• Sunday 20th Sept. from 10:00 till 12:30
Please inform the skaters of your club or country.
I wish you a nice week end.
Paolo
Thursday, September 10, 2009
New World Record
Brian Boudreau of Salt Lake City competed in the 2009 Desert Classic Short Track a few weeks ago and set a new world record in the 40-49 year age bracket for the 1000m.
Brian skated a 1:33.68 1000m to better the current record of Jim Lynch of 1:40.19 set in September 1995. Jim was the first ever short track world champion in 1978.
Until such time as it is ratified by US Speedskating as a National masters record, it will be recorded in red alongside Jim's record.
Congratulations Brian.
Brian skated a 1:33.68 1000m to better the current record of Jim Lynch of 1:40.19 set in September 1995. Jim was the first ever short track world champion in 1978.
Until such time as it is ratified by US Speedskating as a National masters record, it will be recorded in red alongside Jim's record.
Congratulations Brian.
Note: The world records listed on this site have all been collected from national skating bodies as current national records. The best of these records are listed as world records. This is the only standard that has been used to record the best times and cannot be termed 'official' until a governing masters body recognises them as such.
More Upcoming Competitions
Reminder: Entries for the 2009 Australian Short Track Championships close this Friday the 11th of September. There are already 14 Masters entered for this event.
The New Zealand Short Track Association is holding the 2009 NZ Short Track Championships a week before (26th & 27th Sept) the Australian Nationals. I don't have a direct link to any competition info but Igor Ozerov has posted up a comment on the WMST Forum page. If you would like to get in contact with him, please email me and I will forward his details to you.
Igor will also be making the trek to Brisbane to compete in the Aussie Nationals - after only two months back on the ice! But I'm sure his pedigree will come to forefront.
The British Masters scene is also picking up and there are a couple of events being hosted by Scottish Club the Ayrshire Flyers.
Sat 26 September 2009, Dundee Open - Dundee, Scotland
Sun 27 September 2009, Stirling Open - Stirling, Scotland
Sat 17 October 2009, Scottish Open, Dumfries, Scotland
Click on the link for a complete list of competition dates.
On a side note, I have taken over the writing and updating of the International Masters Short Track Committee website on behalf of the IMSSC. We are hoping to boost the profile of the masters in short track, and hopefully, one day, run a World Championship.
I have noticed that there are more and more Masters skating at each event, and in Australia I have another 8 or so Masters toying with getting back on the ice - so push your old skating buddies back into the scene! The more numbers we get, the more likely the ISU will cave in and allow us to use the term World Championship.
I must also apologise for my somewhat slow responses of late, but work committments and limited interent access have all conspired to slow me down, but as the season opens, I hope to keep up regular updates.
Frank
The New Zealand Short Track Association is holding the 2009 NZ Short Track Championships a week before (26th & 27th Sept) the Australian Nationals. I don't have a direct link to any competition info but Igor Ozerov has posted up a comment on the WMST Forum page. If you would like to get in contact with him, please email me and I will forward his details to you.
Igor will also be making the trek to Brisbane to compete in the Aussie Nationals - after only two months back on the ice! But I'm sure his pedigree will come to forefront.
The British Masters scene is also picking up and there are a couple of events being hosted by Scottish Club the Ayrshire Flyers.
Sat 26 September 2009, Dundee Open - Dundee, Scotland
Sun 27 September 2009, Stirling Open - Stirling, Scotland
Sat 17 October 2009, Scottish Open, Dumfries, Scotland
Click on the link for a complete list of competition dates.
On a side note, I have taken over the writing and updating of the International Masters Short Track Committee website on behalf of the IMSSC. We are hoping to boost the profile of the masters in short track, and hopefully, one day, run a World Championship.
I have noticed that there are more and more Masters skating at each event, and in Australia I have another 8 or so Masters toying with getting back on the ice - so push your old skating buddies back into the scene! The more numbers we get, the more likely the ISU will cave in and allow us to use the term World Championship.
I must also apologise for my somewhat slow responses of late, but work committments and limited interent access have all conspired to slow me down, but as the season opens, I hope to keep up regular updates.
Frank
Tuesday, September 1, 2009
Upcoming Events - AUS and CAN
Two upcoming events that have attracted a large group of masters interest over last couple of years are almost upon us again.
In the first weekend of October, Boondall ice rink in Brisbane, Australia will host the 2009 Australian Short Track National Championships.
So far, the masters division has confirmed participants from New South Wales, Victoria, Queensland and Western Australia. There is also at least one skater coming across from New Zealand in Igor Ozerov, former Russian Olympian from the 1994 WG, seeking to enter back into the sport in the masters division.
Another event that is fast gaining popularity is the 2009 Canmore Masters Ice Racing Challenge. Ian Mellors from the Canmore /Banff club has sent an extensive run down on the events to be held over the weekend of the 11th to 13th of December 2009.
For both event's information, click on the links in the 'Upcoming Events' heading in the right columns.
Once again, if you have information about any local upcoming events, please don't hesitate to email me.
Also, very shortly, I will be updating the IMSSC ST site (IMSTC)as well, so information for Masters will be blended between the two sites.
Frank
In the first weekend of October, Boondall ice rink in Brisbane, Australia will host the 2009 Australian Short Track National Championships.
So far, the masters division has confirmed participants from New South Wales, Victoria, Queensland and Western Australia. There is also at least one skater coming across from New Zealand in Igor Ozerov, former Russian Olympian from the 1994 WG, seeking to enter back into the sport in the masters division.
Another event that is fast gaining popularity is the 2009 Canmore Masters Ice Racing Challenge. Ian Mellors from the Canmore /Banff club has sent an extensive run down on the events to be held over the weekend of the 11th to 13th of December 2009.
For both event's information, click on the links in the 'Upcoming Events' heading in the right columns.
Once again, if you have information about any local upcoming events, please don't hesitate to email me.
Also, very shortly, I will be updating the IMSSC ST site (IMSTC)as well, so information for Masters will be blended between the two sites.
Frank
Monday, June 8, 2009
Masters Ice Racing Challenge 2009
I recently received an email from Ian Mellors in regards to the Canmore Masters Ice Racing Challenge to be held in December
Frank,
I was reading your Masters Blog site, and I love the fact that someone is promoting Masters Racing.
We run a very successful race here in Canmore, Alberta, Canada for Masters Skaters, Dec 11 - 13, 2009.
The format of the race is to allow Masters to have fast, safe, close racing, so with have run an open division (you need lots of skaters to make age class interesting), and we have been rewarded with many tight finishes. We have so far been successful in attracting fast skaters, 3 skaters broke 1:40 for the 1000m last year, 4 skaters broke 1:20 in the 777m.
We run the 1000m races Friday night, then on Saturday we run the 777m, 500m and the 1500m Super Finals. The Saturday races are run in conjunction with our club's ability meet,( so any masters with kids are more than welcome).
Saturday night we have a banquet, and then on Sunday we run a skating clinic for the masters (try to maximize the ice time for all those who have travelled)
The purpose of the meet was to promote masters racing in Canada, So far we have had skaters travel over 18 hours to come to our event.
I would love to add an international flavour to this event
Attached is the annoucement from last year, I will get the new one out in a week or so.
Ian Mellors
Banff/Canmore Speed Skating Club
www.banffcanmorespeedskating.ca
Frank,
I was reading your Masters Blog site, and I love the fact that someone is promoting Masters Racing.
We run a very successful race here in Canmore, Alberta, Canada for Masters Skaters, Dec 11 - 13, 2009.
The format of the race is to allow Masters to have fast, safe, close racing, so with have run an open division (you need lots of skaters to make age class interesting), and we have been rewarded with many tight finishes. We have so far been successful in attracting fast skaters, 3 skaters broke 1:40 for the 1000m last year, 4 skaters broke 1:20 in the 777m.
We run the 1000m races Friday night, then on Saturday we run the 777m, 500m and the 1500m Super Finals. The Saturday races are run in conjunction with our club's ability meet,( so any masters with kids are more than welcome).
Saturday night we have a banquet, and then on Sunday we run a skating clinic for the masters (try to maximize the ice time for all those who have travelled)
The purpose of the meet was to promote masters racing in Canada, So far we have had skaters travel over 18 hours to come to our event.
I would love to add an international flavour to this event
Attached is the annoucement from last year, I will get the new one out in a week or so.
Ian Mellors
Banff/Canmore Speed Skating Club
www.banffcanmorespeedskating.ca
Wednesday, April 22, 2009
Recent Competitions
Unfortunately, I have been very busy of late, but I have finally managed to get some time to update the blog.
Two recent competitions that had strong masters representation are the British National Championships in Nottingham and the Closing Games in Turnhout, Belgium.
The Masters division of the British Nationals was again won by Ian Cavin on 89 points with Alan Dobbie close behind on 76 points after 500m, 1000m and 800m events.
British National Championships masters protocol
The Closing Games in Turnhout were won by Keith Wright of Great Britain and this event was closley contested with Keith on 48 points, Jacob Van Den Bosch on 46 point, and Joel Martin of France on 44 points.
Closing Games masters protocol
Photo courtesy of ShorttrackOnline
OTHER NEWS
During my February trip to Germany, I had discussions with Dr. Volker Serini in relation to the International Masters Short Track Group website and I was asked if I would write that site on behalf of the IMSSG. I agreed to do so and over the off season, I am hoping to improve that site.
I am hoping that master short trackers will come together and attempt to create some designated Masters Short Track events each season.
I would also like to encourage master skaters to utilise the forum board to discuss any issues they see fit. WMST discussion board
Happy off season for most of you for now - although the Australian and New Zealand seasons are kicking off, so I will keep you updated during this time.
Please feel free to email me with any news - my email can be found at the bottom of the right hand side bar.
Two recent competitions that had strong masters representation are the British National Championships in Nottingham and the Closing Games in Turnhout, Belgium.
The Masters division of the British Nationals was again won by Ian Cavin on 89 points with Alan Dobbie close behind on 76 points after 500m, 1000m and 800m events.
British National Championships masters protocol
The Closing Games in Turnhout were won by Keith Wright of Great Britain and this event was closley contested with Keith on 48 points, Jacob Van Den Bosch on 46 point, and Joel Martin of France on 44 points.
Closing Games masters protocol
Photo courtesy of ShorttrackOnline
OTHER NEWS
During my February trip to Germany, I had discussions with Dr. Volker Serini in relation to the International Masters Short Track Group website and I was asked if I would write that site on behalf of the IMSSG. I agreed to do so and over the off season, I am hoping to improve that site.
I am hoping that master short trackers will come together and attempt to create some designated Masters Short Track events each season.
I would also like to encourage master skaters to utilise the forum board to discuss any issues they see fit. WMST discussion board
Happy off season for most of you for now - although the Australian and New Zealand seasons are kicking off, so I will keep you updated during this time.
Please feel free to email me with any news - my email can be found at the bottom of the right hand side bar.
Tuesday, February 10, 2009
Masters Not Forgotten
Hi Everyone,
Just a quick note to let everyone know that I have been busy with work, Xmas, New Year and personal matters, along with currently traveling through Germany skating some LT masters events, hence the lack of updates here, so sorry to all the followers.
I am trying to get back on top of things as fast as I can - starting with some coming events having been updated in the 'Coming events' heading, along with a couple of results having been updated also.
If anyone has any news or other events they wish to have listed, please feel free to email me with the details and I will post the details.
I trust everyone had a great Xmas and New Year, and I wish everyone the best for 2009,
Frank
Just a quick note to let everyone know that I have been busy with work, Xmas, New Year and personal matters, along with currently traveling through Germany skating some LT masters events, hence the lack of updates here, so sorry to all the followers.
I am trying to get back on top of things as fast as I can - starting with some coming events having been updated in the 'Coming events' heading, along with a couple of results having been updated also.
If anyone has any news or other events they wish to have listed, please feel free to email me with the details and I will post the details.
I trust everyone had a great Xmas and New Year, and I wish everyone the best for 2009,
Frank
Wednesday, December 31, 2008
Bryan Carbis Dies
From IMSSG Site
22 Dec 2008
Bryan Carbis Died
vs. It is with great regret and sorrow that we inform you of the death of our good friend
Bryan Carbis
He died at the 3 Dec 2008 at an age of 57 years after being more than a year desparately ill. He was Vice-President of the International Skating-Club Davos (ISCD) for many years and head of the Organizing Committee of the Masters’ International Speed Skating DAVOS MEETING since 10 years. In his youth he was Short Track Champion of Scotland and later Speed Skating Champion of Great Britain. He took part in the Olympic Winter Games in Sarajewo/Yugoslavia for Great Britain where he made the acquaintance of Rita Brunner from Davos, his later wife . He founded a family in Davos and promoted Speed Skating in Davos. He was additionally starter for International Speed Skating Competitions. The International Speed Skating Masters say him many thanks for his great efforts to organize the annual Masters’ International Speed Skating DAVOS MEETING at the wonderful Eisbahn Davos with fast natural ice, situated in the middle of Davos and with the wonderful white mountains around. They had fine competitions and much fun all the years.
In my first ever venture onto a long track, I traveled to Davos and my only point of contact there on several ocassions was Bryan. He spoke of having skated against quality Australians such as Michael Richmond, Colin Coates and Jim Lynch in his day and he was very welcoming of an Australian to Davos again. In the short couple of days that I knew/met Bryan, I found him to be very devoted to the sport and I am sure that he will be a great loss to the Davos community. My greatest sympathy to his family.
Frank
22 Dec 2008
Bryan Carbis Died
vs. It is with great regret and sorrow that we inform you of the death of our good friend
Bryan Carbis
He died at the 3 Dec 2008 at an age of 57 years after being more than a year desparately ill. He was Vice-President of the International Skating-Club Davos (ISCD) for many years and head of the Organizing Committee of the Masters’ International Speed Skating DAVOS MEETING since 10 years. In his youth he was Short Track Champion of Scotland and later Speed Skating Champion of Great Britain. He took part in the Olympic Winter Games in Sarajewo/Yugoslavia for Great Britain where he made the acquaintance of Rita Brunner from Davos, his later wife . He founded a family in Davos and promoted Speed Skating in Davos. He was additionally starter for International Speed Skating Competitions. The International Speed Skating Masters say him many thanks for his great efforts to organize the annual Masters’ International Speed Skating DAVOS MEETING at the wonderful Eisbahn Davos with fast natural ice, situated in the middle of Davos and with the wonderful white mountains around. They had fine competitions and much fun all the years.
In my first ever venture onto a long track, I traveled to Davos and my only point of contact there on several ocassions was Bryan. He spoke of having skated against quality Australians such as Michael Richmond, Colin Coates and Jim Lynch in his day and he was very welcoming of an Australian to Davos again. In the short couple of days that I knew/met Bryan, I found him to be very devoted to the sport and I am sure that he will be a great loss to the Davos community. My greatest sympathy to his family.
Frank
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