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
Monday, June 8, 2009
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
Wednesday, December 17, 2008
Masters Ice Racing Challenge - Report
The weather outside was cold (reaching a low of -35C) but the racing and the times were HOT at the 3rd Annual Masters Ice Racing Challenge.
Despite a winter storm that lowered temperatures to an unseasonably low numbers and dumping snow all over southern Alberta, eight Masters made their way to Canmore, setting the stage for arguably the fastest and most competitive Masters competition ever.
The racers skated 7 times over the weekend, running semi and finals in the 1000m 777, and 500m distances and a 1500m Super Final.
Racing started Friday night, and to set the weekend up for fast close racing, four skaters broke Masters 2 (40-49) 1000m Canadian Record, with 3 skaters going under 1:40. Randy Plett (River Heights Speed Skating - Winnipeg) won the race in an Unofficial Canadian Record of 1:39.34, winning over Guy Bushell (Banff/Canmore SSC, by a slim .26 seconds), rounding out the first three in a time of 1:39.8 was Ian Mellors (Banff/Canmore SSC)
Saturday's racing continued fast and close. In the 777m A final, 4 skaters broke 1:20, Guy Bushell in a time of 1:17.20 won over Randy Plett by just .17 seconds. Tim Cooney (Lethbridge SSC) came across third in a time of 1:17.76, and Duane Swann (Prince George Blizzard SSC) was fourth in 1:18.83.
The 500m A final was the closest of the weekend, Guy Bushell won his second Final in a time of 49.39sec, winning by just .05 seconds over Tim Cooney, with Randy Plett in third.
Randy Plett took control of the 1500m A final after 3 laps and fought off Guy Bushell for the win, Duane Swan finished a solid weekend with 3rd place. With two wins and two seconds, Guy Bushell took the overall title.
The Masters Ice Racing Challenge welcomed its first female competitor, Michelle Pepin (Burnaby SSC). Michelle skated hard against the men in the first two distances, then road a hot start, and enthusiastic cheering by the females in the crowd (including spouses of the male racers) in the 500m B final to take victory and 5th overall in the distance. Michelle finished the weekend with 3 Unofficial Canadian Records, 53.51 - 500m, 1:23.1 - 777m and 1:50.88 - 1000m. Michelle is looking forward to seeing more women attending next year.
Al Overend (Calgary SSA), Masters 3, fought his way through the snow, unfortunately missing Friday's racing, but came through with several strong performances Saturday, and a best finish of 2nd in the 500m B final in a time of 53.64.
Werner Meyer (Calgary SSA) Masters 4, thrilled the crowd, with his steady performances, never quit attitude and huge smiles.
The Masters celebrated their achievements Saturday night with a banquet, and finished off the weekend with an excellent skating clinic Sunday morning lead by Overall Winner Guy Bushell.
See attached for full results - Results link.
Looking forward to seeing everyone in 2009.
Ian Mellors
Meet Coordinator - Masters Ice Racing Challenge
Banff/Canmore SSC
Despite a winter storm that lowered temperatures to an unseasonably low numbers and dumping snow all over southern Alberta, eight Masters made their way to Canmore, setting the stage for arguably the fastest and most competitive Masters competition ever.
The racers skated 7 times over the weekend, running semi and finals in the 1000m 777, and 500m distances and a 1500m Super Final.
Racing started Friday night, and to set the weekend up for fast close racing, four skaters broke Masters 2 (40-49) 1000m Canadian Record, with 3 skaters going under 1:40. Randy Plett (River Heights Speed Skating - Winnipeg) won the race in an Unofficial Canadian Record of 1:39.34, winning over Guy Bushell (Banff/Canmore SSC, by a slim .26 seconds), rounding out the first three in a time of 1:39.8 was Ian Mellors (Banff/Canmore SSC)
Saturday's racing continued fast and close. In the 777m A final, 4 skaters broke 1:20, Guy Bushell in a time of 1:17.20 won over Randy Plett by just .17 seconds. Tim Cooney (Lethbridge SSC) came across third in a time of 1:17.76, and Duane Swann (Prince George Blizzard SSC) was fourth in 1:18.83.
The 500m A final was the closest of the weekend, Guy Bushell won his second Final in a time of 49.39sec, winning by just .05 seconds over Tim Cooney, with Randy Plett in third.
Randy Plett took control of the 1500m A final after 3 laps and fought off Guy Bushell for the win, Duane Swan finished a solid weekend with 3rd place. With two wins and two seconds, Guy Bushell took the overall title.
The Masters Ice Racing Challenge welcomed its first female competitor, Michelle Pepin (Burnaby SSC). Michelle skated hard against the men in the first two distances, then road a hot start, and enthusiastic cheering by the females in the crowd (including spouses of the male racers) in the 500m B final to take victory and 5th overall in the distance. Michelle finished the weekend with 3 Unofficial Canadian Records, 53.51 - 500m, 1:23.1 - 777m and 1:50.88 - 1000m. Michelle is looking forward to seeing more women attending next year.
Al Overend (Calgary SSA), Masters 3, fought his way through the snow, unfortunately missing Friday's racing, but came through with several strong performances Saturday, and a best finish of 2nd in the 500m B final in a time of 53.64.
Werner Meyer (Calgary SSA) Masters 4, thrilled the crowd, with his steady performances, never quit attitude and huge smiles.
The Masters celebrated their achievements Saturday night with a banquet, and finished off the weekend with an excellent skating clinic Sunday morning lead by Overall Winner Guy Bushell.
See attached for full results - Results link.
Looking forward to seeing everyone in 2009.
Ian Mellors
Meet Coordinator - Masters Ice Racing Challenge
Banff/Canmore SSC
Wednesday, December 3, 2008
Masters Ice Racing Challenge - Canmore CAN
If you are intending on attending the Masters Ice Racing Challenge in Canmore, Alberta, December 12/13, please let me know the following info by Friday December 4th
Name
SSC# (or ISU country Membership #)
500m seed time
1000m seed time
Also indicate if you are interested in attending the Banquet on Saturday Night - $30/ticket and if you are going to participate in the Sunday Speed Skating Clinic.
For more details see the club website, www.banffcanmorespeedskating.ca, Press Release tab, MIRC Meet Announcement
Come and be a part of the most comprehensive Masters Short Track speed skating weekend anywhere.
Ian Mellors
Meet Coordinator
Name
SSC# (or ISU country Membership #)
500m seed time
1000m seed time
Also indicate if you are interested in attending the Banquet on Saturday Night - $30/ticket and if you are going to participate in the Sunday Speed Skating Clinic.
For more details see the club website, www.banffcanmorespeedskating.ca, Press Release tab, MIRC Meet Announcement
Come and be a part of the most comprehensive Masters Short Track speed skating weekend anywhere.
Ian Mellors
Meet Coordinator
Tuesday, October 28, 2008
New Masters World Records in October
At the recent Rochester International Speedskating Competition, Craig Pielechowski set a new world mark in the 60-69 year category for the 1000m. Craig improved his own previous world mark by a second and a half to skate a 1:44.34s 1000m. I would consider this a great time in any of the masters divisions, let alone in the 60's group!
This comes on top of Jim Lynch skating a world record 500m in the same age division earlier this month in the Australian National Championships, skating a 50.494s 500m.
I have included these times in red in the new World Masters Short Track World Records, but both times will need to be ratified as respective national records to be the sole entry.
Congratulations to Craig and Jim - rumour has it that Jim Lynch will be flying to the states to contest the North American titles coming up in December, so hopefully there will be some great racing in this age division, with some more records falling!
Congratulations to both skaters, who in their 60's, are showing that improvement can take shape at any age - a great example to the younger skaters.
Thanks to John Murphy for making me aware of Craig's achievement.
This comes on top of Jim Lynch skating a world record 500m in the same age division earlier this month in the Australian National Championships, skating a 50.494s 500m.
I have included these times in red in the new World Masters Short Track World Records, but both times will need to be ratified as respective national records to be the sole entry.
Congratulations to Craig and Jim - rumour has it that Jim Lynch will be flying to the states to contest the North American titles coming up in December, so hopefully there will be some great racing in this age division, with some more records falling!
Congratulations to both skaters, who in their 60's, are showing that improvement can take shape at any age - a great example to the younger skaters.
Thanks to John Murphy for making me aware of Craig's achievement.
Wednesday, October 22, 2008
Masters Ice Racing Challenge Dec 12 - 14 2008 - Canmore CAN
email forwarded from Ross Hanham at Masters Speedskating News:
I would like to welcome everyone back for the start of a new season of speed skating.
Please see the attached meet announcement and use the following link, http://www.banffcanmorespeedskating.ca/press.asp, for the meet announcement, registration form and summary sheet for our annual short track meet in Canmore, December 12 - 14th.
We are pleased to be able to offer both our one day ability meet, the Canmore Ice Racing Challenge (CIRC), and the Masters Ice Racing Challenge Weekend.
The Masters skaters will race Friday December 12th, the 1000m Semi’s and Finals. The Masters will then complete their final three distances on Saturday December 13th, running in conjunction with the ability meet. There is a banquet Saturday night for the Masters, plus any officials or volunteers who would like to attend. On Sunday December 14th, there is a half day skating clinic for Masters’ skaters, the clinic will include two on ice sessions, plus a classroom session.
For youth skaters, the Canmore Ice Racing Challenge will take place on Saturday December 13th. This will be run as a regular one day meet, skaters will compete over 3 distances. Because skaters will not have the opportunity to skate all four of their age class distances, we are happy to be able to offer 666m and 777m exhibition races Friday evening, see schedule for details. These races are available to Midget and older skaters, who would like to earn times in all four of their distances. The exhibition races do not count towards points for Saturday’s ability meet.
If you have any questions please call me at (no. in announcement), or by email (details in announcement).
Please confirm if you plan on attending, if you will be attending the banquet Saturday night, how many tickets you would need and if you plan on attending the skating clinic on Sunday.
Please pass along the meet announcement to any Masters skaters you may know, and if you could ask your provincial associations to also advertise the meet, that would be appreciated.
I look forward to seeing everyone at the races.
Sincerely,
Ian Mellors
President – Banff/Canmore Speed Skating Club
I would like to welcome everyone back for the start of a new season of speed skating.
Please see the attached meet announcement and use the following link, http://www.banffcanmorespeedskating.ca/press.asp, for the meet announcement, registration form and summary sheet for our annual short track meet in Canmore, December 12 - 14th.
We are pleased to be able to offer both our one day ability meet, the Canmore Ice Racing Challenge (CIRC), and the Masters Ice Racing Challenge Weekend.
The Masters skaters will race Friday December 12th, the 1000m Semi’s and Finals. The Masters will then complete their final three distances on Saturday December 13th, running in conjunction with the ability meet. There is a banquet Saturday night for the Masters, plus any officials or volunteers who would like to attend. On Sunday December 14th, there is a half day skating clinic for Masters’ skaters, the clinic will include two on ice sessions, plus a classroom session.
For youth skaters, the Canmore Ice Racing Challenge will take place on Saturday December 13th. This will be run as a regular one day meet, skaters will compete over 3 distances. Because skaters will not have the opportunity to skate all four of their age class distances, we are happy to be able to offer 666m and 777m exhibition races Friday evening, see schedule for details. These races are available to Midget and older skaters, who would like to earn times in all four of their distances. The exhibition races do not count towards points for Saturday’s ability meet.
If you have any questions please call me at (no. in announcement), or by email (details in announcement).
Please confirm if you plan on attending, if you will be attending the banquet Saturday night, how many tickets you would need and if you plan on attending the skating clinic on Sunday.
Please pass along the meet announcement to any Masters skaters you may know, and if you could ask your provincial associations to also advertise the meet, that would be appreciated.
I look forward to seeing everyone at the races.
Sincerely,
Ian Mellors
President – Banff/Canmore Speed Skating Club
Tuesday, October 21, 2008
2008 Rochester International Speedskating Competition Results
The past weekend saw the running of the Rochester International Speedskating Competition.
The results for all divisions can be found at Rochester Speedskating results.
As for the Masters, the overall results for each division were:
Masters Men 40-49 years Glenn CORSO - Full division results
Masters Ladies 50+ Beth TARDUNO - Full division results
Masters Men 50+ John BECK - Full division results
Thanks to Marty Medina from RSST for the links to the results - Marty is a 35-39 year competitor who skated in the Open A division, skating his way to 45.72s 500m.
Congratulations to all competitors
The results for all divisions can be found at Rochester Speedskating results.
As for the Masters, the overall results for each division were:
Masters Men 40-49 years Glenn CORSO - Full division results
Masters Ladies 50+ Beth TARDUNO - Full division results
Masters Men 50+ John BECK - Full division results
Thanks to Marty Medina from RSST for the links to the results - Marty is a 35-39 year competitor who skated in the Open A division, skating his way to 45.72s 500m.
Congratulations to all competitors
Friday, October 17, 2008
2008 Australian Championship Protocol
The recent 2008 Australian Short Track Championships full protocol is now available by clicking here.
Enjoy!
Enjoy!
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