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
Wednesday, December 31, 2008
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
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