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   Rec.skate Frequently Asked Questions: Part 9
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   Skating Clubs and Organizations *

            REC.SKATE FAQ - PART 9: SKATING CLUBS AND ORGANIZATIONS

   (last changed February 23, 1995)

   This section of the FAQ is a list of skating organizations and clubs,
   for all types of skating (although you may see an emphasis on in-line
   clubs). If you don't see your local club in here, please send in as
   much info about it as you can to me. Thanks.




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  TABLE OF CONTENTS
     * General Notes
     * Clubs/Organizations on the Web
     * United States
          + California
          + Florida
          + Georgia
          + Illinois
          + Massachusetts
          + Missouri
          + New York
          + North Carolina
          + Pennsylvania
     * Other Countries
          + Ontario
               o Ottawa
               o Toronto
               o London
          + Sydney, Australia


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General Notes

   A listing of in-line skating organizations across the United States
   regularly appears in Inline magazine, published bi-monthly.

   From [e-mail]
   Date: Fri Mar 4 00:21:55 1994

   You can get the ice skating info on Clubs from the US Figure Skating
   Assn 20 First St. Colorado Springs, CO 80906. I'm not to sure what
   they charge for the booklet or if they sell it to a non-USFSA member.
   If not, find an arena in your area and see if you can xerox somone's
   book. Any rink has a directory of rinks thruough the ISIA - Ice
   Skating Inst. of Amer. . . . ice hockey orgs from USA Hockey, 2997
   Broadmoor Valley rd, Colorado Springs CO 80906. Roller skating infor
   US Amateur Conf. of roller Skating, P.O. Box 6579, Lincoln, NE 68506.

   From [e-mail]
   Date: Sat Mar 5 16:17:18 1994

   Information on all speed skating clubs in Canada can be found by
   contacting:
   Canadian Amateur Speed Skating Association
   1600 James Naismith Drive
   Gloucester, ON K1B 5N4
   Canada

   fone: [phone]
   fax: [phone]


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Organizations on the Web

     * blades@uiuc may be accessed at
       http://www.cen.uiuc.edu/~ar9079/blades.html
     * You can also check out InLine USA's list of clubs at
       http://www.terminus.com/inline/org.htm.


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United States

  CALIFORNIA

   From: [e-mail] (George Robbins)
   Date: Sat, 22 Oct 1994 18:30:18 GMT

   [e-mail] (Curtis Ling) writes:

     [...] I was reading the FAQ and saw that there was a "Friday night
     fun skate... 15 mile tour of the city" starting at 8PM, at the Ferry
     building along the embarcadero (wherever that is). I was wondering
     if that would still be going on in November, if it was a regular
     thing, and if not, if there were other such regular events.

   If you look at SF, it sits on the end of thumb-shaped penninsula. The
   Embarcadero is the water-front street through the old dock area, kind
   of crescent shaped. The Ferries building is the old Ferry terminal, I
   think it's mostly offices and a Restaurant now. I seem to recall it's
   close to where Market St. would intersect the Embarcadero if there
   wasn't a zone of confusion in between. Look for the Bay Bridge and you
   won't be too far off. Anyone in the city should be able to point you
   in the right direction.

   Note that this is much closer to the main business district than the
   to Fishermans Wharf/Pier 39/Presideo/Cannery tourist-trap "end" of the
   Embarcadero. At that end there's a bit of a park and litle beach where
   there's also supposed to be some skating activity during the day. The
   Embarcadero is dead flat, and there are lots of not-too hilly routes
   around the city - the really nasty hillsare when you try to go up and
   over the the penninsula instead of around the periphery. (kind of like
   HK)

   Take your skates in any case, skating or biking is a very good way to
   see the city - it's big enough that walking everywhere is a real pain,
   and cars aren't particularly convenient. Just carry some shoes in a
   backpack so that you can take a bus/trolly bus/cable car, or if you
   decide you want to go up or down one of the really steep streets.

   From: [e-mail] (L. Floyd)
   Date: Sun, 23 Oct 1994 19:20:36 GMT

   [Re:] San Francisco Friday Night Skate (Midnight Rollers)

   As far as I know, the Friday night skate goes on every Friday of the
   year, weather permitting. George gave good directions to the start
   point. Look for the Ferry Building clock tower at the east end of
   Market Street. There are parking spaces in the extra-wide median on
   the Embarcadero right there at the Ferry Building. To play it safe,
   pay the $3.00 (self-pay box) - I got a "warning" many weeks ago.
   People start to gather in the parking lot I just mentioned at around
   8:00 pm or earlier. The skate starts at 8:30. There are plenty of
   folks who do the skate. Last Friday the count was over 325 skaters:
   young, old, women, men, kids, in-line, quad, racing, newbies. Wear
   your helmet and bring along one of those blinky lights things so you
   won't get smushed by a car or bus.

   From: [e-mail] (Kevin Carothers)
   Date: Fri, 3 Jun 1994 22:08:28 GMT

   Lake Balboa Skate & Kite has a beginner/intermediate class every
   saturday & sunday. Cost is $5.00 for skates & pads, and 2.5 hours of
   beginning/intermediate instruction by *-damn-* good street skaturs...
   Most informative 5 bucks *I* ever spent. Call for details at (818)
   782-1234. They give you a free lesson (or 2 or 3... depending on how
   nice you are :) if you buy your skates there.

   They also have a skating club, but I don't think it meets formally
   anymore.


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  FLORIDA

   From: [e-mail] (Kenneth N. Woliner)

   Name: Bay Bladers Skate Club of Tampa
   City: Tampa, FL (and sometimes Brandon, St. Petersburg, and
   Clearwater)
   president: Ken Woline
   phone: [phone]
   e-mail: [e-mail]
   snail: 14501 Raven Brook #412, Tampa, FL 3361
   Skate times: Every Wednedsay, Meet at 7:30 pm in Goodfella's parking
   lot, skate from 8-9, socialize from 9-?

   Description: The Bay Bladers are a new skate club composed of people
   who want to skate socially and safely with others of similar interst.
   We currently skate every Wednesday night in Tampa and will be adding
   other locations soon. In addition to providing water at a rest stop,
   we try to arrange for discounts on race registrations and skating
   equipment. Directions: From Tampa: Take I-275 North to Exit 35,
   Fletcher Ave. Proceed East to Bruce B. Downs (a.k.a. 30th St.). Turn
   left and go north 2 lights to Amberly. Turn right and Goodfella's is
   on the right. Alternatively, take I-75 to Fletcher exit and go West to
   Bruce B. Downs. Turn right and proceed 2 lights to Amberly.

   From: [e-mail] (Lleep) Subject: Sarasota/Bradenton, FL Skate Club


   Sarasota and Bradenton Skaters, come skate with us every weekend.
   Roller Coasters Inline Skating Club may seem like a lame name, but
   it's not a lame group. Whether you're a beginner, novice, aggressive
   or recreational skater, this group of skaters has fun. Some work on
   some serious aggressive skating to the point of looking at building
   vert ramps and rails. Others skate with the group to increase skills,
   meet other skaters (many adult singles), have fun, exercise and to
   socialize. We even have some hockey skaters in our group who are
   involved in some great local leagues. We skate a different area every
   weekend (some night skates), as well as host trips to Tampa and St.
   Pete. We are sponsered by Flamingo Coast (RollerBlade Sales and
   Rentals) on St. Armands Circle, who gives us discounts on equipment.
   We have our own instructor who hosts lessons for beginners and novices
   every two weeks as well as private lessons weekly.

   Call Flamingo Coast at [phone] or the Club Host, Boon Brown at
   [phone], or E-mail Boon at [e-mail]


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  GEORGIA

   From: [e-mail] (Paul Lomangino)

    1. Name: Atlanta Peachtree RoadRollers
    2. Location: Atlanta, GA
    3. Phone # of primary contact: (if available) Henry Zuver (Pres. of
       IISA)
    4. Type of club: STREET
       Type of skate: Mostly In-Line
    5. Location description: Meet in Rio parking lot - skate through
       various neighborhoods, downtown Atlanta
       Rio - Intersection of North Ave. and Piedmont in Atlanta
       Mondays: All levels skate, Wednesdays: Intermeidate-Expert
       Sundays: 32 mile endurance skate
    6. Requirements: Need own Equipment, Helmets Recommended
    7. Fees: none ($5/yr "official" membership
    8. General skill level of the club: Mixed
    9. Any other comments: Lotsa fun! We host the Athens-to-Atlanta
       Marathon skate




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  ILLINOIS

   From [e-mail]
   Date: Tue, 2 Aug 1994 21:25:26 -0500 (CDT)

    1. Name: blades@uiuc
    2. Location: Champaign-Urbana IL
    3. Phone # of Primary contact: Amy Ryan, 217 328 7060, and/or e-mail
       address: [e-mail]
    4. Type of club: Street Skating, Hockey, Distance, and Casual Skating
       Type of skate: We play hockey a couple of times a week. Most every
       night, we can be seen playing tag on the quad. Some people go fast
       some go slow. We are a diverse group of skaters.
    5. Location description: We can be found at Assembly Hall playing
       hockey, the main quad playing tag. Or on the internet in our
       mailing list [e-mail] (finger [e-mail] for more
       information)
    6. Requirements: Safety is strongly encouraged, however we do not
       _require_ any protection. You must use your brain and you must
       have fun.
    7. Fees: We're free.. we pay enough money for tuition, save your fees
       to buy better skates
    8. General Skill Level of the club: We have all skill levels.. our
       goal is to educate people to become better skaters, while we work
       on improving our skills. We combine all levels of skating,
       resulting in fun for everybody.
    9. Any other comments: finger [e-mail] for more information



   Also check out the web server at
   http://www.cen.uiuc.edu/~ar9079/blades.html.


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  MASSACHUSETTS

   From [e-mail] Wed Mar 2 16:13:30 1994
   Date: Wed, 02 Mar 1994 16:13:18 -0500

   There is a skating club in Boston called the 'In-line Club of Boston'.

   The hotline # is 932-5457 ( WE-B-KIKS ).

   In-line Club of Boston
   Kendall Sq.
   P.O. box 1195
   Cambridge, MA 02142-0009

   The ICB offers a newsletter, T-shirt, hotline, clinics, night skates,
   races, discounts, and more.

   From [e-mail]
   Date: Wed Mar 2 16:15:42 1994

   This information should replace the earlier information on night
   skates. What used to be the Thursday night skate is now the Monday
   night skate.

   There are 3 night skates in Boston that happen on a regular basis.
   These skates are seasonal. They generally start in early May and run
   as long as the weather permits. Last year the Monday and Wednesday
   skates ran until late November!

   Monday, Extreme, 8:30pm
   This is a free unsponsored & unorganized event. Skate at your own
   risk! Meet at the 'frog pond' in the Boston Common. It is the large
   empty cement pool on the Park St. Station side of the Common.

   Tuesday, Beginner, 8:30pm
   Meet at the Hatch Shell on the Charles River. Your $10 covers 3 glow
   sticks & some soft drinks. $5 each time thereafter. This is a
   leisurely skate - no tricks or racing or jumping or stairs, etc...
   unless you individually want to ;-> This skate is sponsored by John
   Gilmore.

   Wednesday, All levels welcome, 8:30pm
   This is the In-line Club of Boston night skate. Meet at the Trinity
   Church in Copley Square. All protective gear recommended. Call
   617-932-5457 ( WE-B-KIKS ) for more info.

   From: [e-mail] (Michael L. Dickens)

   There are 2 Night Skates in Boston that happen on a regular basis:

   one is on Tuesday night, meet at the Hatch Shell on the Charles River;
   leaves around 8:30 pm (or as soon as it's reasonably dark). Your $10
   covers 3 glow sticks & some soft drinks. $5 each time thereafter. This
   is a leisurely skate - no tricks or racing or jumping or stairs,
   etc... unless you individually want to ;-> This skate is sponsored by
   John Gilmore, who is somehow related to RollerBlade.

   the other is Thursday night, meet at the Trinity Church in Copley
   Square; leaves around 8:30 pm (or as soon as the leaders arrive & want
   to go). Free to all, but this one is fast-paced. You can do jumps,
   stairs, natural ramps, bricks, and any number of these combined. You
   can also choose to go around & just watch; but you'll have to skate
   fast to keep up. Frequent stops to let the leaders show off. If you
   plan to participate, wear full protective padding, including large
   knee pads, and wrist guards at a minimum. A helmet is recommended
   (just in case....). The powers that lead give a short lecture on safe,
   polite, respectful skating at the first stop. This skate is TOTALLY
   unsponsored - skate free at your own risk.


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  MISSOURI"

   From: The Squatch ([e-mail]) I saw
   the list of groups on the FAQ, and I thought i'd let you know about
   NMSU Bulldog Roller Hockey. We play as a club twice a week (Tues 3-5,
   Fri 3-6), and also operate a team for intercollegiate play (our first
   games in club history are Feb 25 and 26 in Maryville, Missouri,
   against Northwest Missouri State's club). This is our first semester
   of true organized activity. Our club dues for this semester were $5,
   plus for tryouts, we had a 'tryout fee' of $5, so that we could pay
   for rink time for our games. (BTW, NMSU is located in Kirksville,
   Missouri.) Our intercollegate games, as well as a session on Tuesday
   nights (9-11 or 9-12, depending), are in Macon, Missouri, 30 miles
   south of Kirksville, at Don's Skate Center, on Hwy 63.

   I am the current club president, and my number is [phone] (on
   campus number, that is).

   Kevin Joseph "The Squatch" Student, Northeast Missouri State Univ
   President, NMSU Bulldog Roller Hockey
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  NEW YORK

   From [e-mail] (R.B. Schmunk)
   Date: Mon, 07 Nov 1994 17:52:11

   New York Road Skaters Association (NYRSA),
   328 East 94th St., New York, NY 10128;
   212-369-6285:

   An in-line-dominated organization and perhaps the most well-known of
   city skating groups because of their management of several events in
   Central Park and elsewhere during "skating season". Dues are $25 /
   year, and an extra $8 gets you a NYRSA T-shirt. The membership card
   entitles you to a 10% discount at Blades, a local chain of skate
   shops, and $5 or $10 off the entry fee for races and many other
   NYRSA-sponsored events. A small application blank can be found on the
   Central Park skate guide available at Blades, the most prominent of
   which is Blades West, at 120 West 72nd St., just off Columbus Ave.


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  NORTH CAROLINA
    1. Club Name: Triangle Skating Club
    2. Location: Research Triangle Park NC
    3. Charter: Recreation/competitive club, speed, marathon, distance,
       freestyle, tricks, distance, fun. Trips and social activities.
    4. Contact: Skating Connection 24 hour recorded information (919)
       460-0964
    5. Contact Name: Matt Cohen [e-mail] OR
       [e-mail]
    6. Schedule: Check the skating connection
    7. Roads: Some of the best in the State. Skater friendly city.
    8. Meeting Place: Park & Ride next to the Governor's Inn. Exit 280
       off I-40. Parking lot is across from NCNB.
    9. Skill level: Mostly intermediate level skates. Beginner clinics
       every so often.



   From: [e-mail] (Dailene Wilson)

    1. Name: Charlotte Blade Rollerz
    2. Location: Charlotte NC
    3. Phone # of primary contact: Dailene and Jack Wilson [phone]
       and/or e-mail address: [e-mail] (Dailene Wilson)
    4. Type of club: Speed skating, distance skating, some street
       Type of skate: mostly speed and distance (12-25 miles per skate),
       very hilly- beautiful neighborhoods. Occasional downtown skate-
       stair bashing, rail sliding, etc.
    5. Location description:
       Central YMCA, East Morehead
       Sundays @ 6pm, Tues and Thurs @ 6:30pm, Saturdays @ 11am
       Beginner skates:
       Wednesdays 5-8pm, Alpine Ski Center ($5 rental, 332-2824)
       Thursdays 5:30, Tennis & Ski (377-3175)
    6. Requirements: Helmets and wristguards required on all skates
    7. Fees: $10 club membership (that means you get a newsletter 6 times
       a year- you can skate with us for free!)
    8. General skill level of the club: Mostly intermediate to advanced
       skaters. Beginner sessions available through the local skate shops
       (see above).
    9. Any other comments: We ask that all skaters that join us on
       Saturday, Sunday, Tuesday and Thursday be proficient in stopping
       and controlling their speed as the terrain in Charlotte is very
       hilly!




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  PENNSYLVANIA

   From [e-mail]
   Date: Thu Mar 10 22:32:20 1994

    1. Pittsburgh Inline Skating Club (PISC)
    2. Mailing Address:
       2811 Brentwood Ave.
       (First Floor, Rear)
       Pittsburgh, PA 15227
       Club president: Amy Krut [phone]
    3. Email contact: [e-mail]
    4. Type of club: All aspects of inline skating
    5. Various activities in Pittsburgh area
    6. All club skates require a helmet
    7. Varies by activity
    8. All skill levels



   From [e-mail]
   Date: Thu Mar 10 22:38:24 1994

    1. Greater Pittsburgh Unified Speedskating Club
    2. ...
    3. Primary Contacts:
       Bob Halden [phone]
       Wade Smith [phone]
    4. Short Track (ice) speedskating
    5. Meet at Golden Mile Ice Arena, Monroeville, PA
    6. Must wear helmet.
    7. Fees: Currently $10/session, but varies with club finances
    8. Skill level: All levels
    9. Other comments: Programs for children, adults, and special
       olympians



   From: [e-mail] (Jimfed)
   Date: 25 Jul 1994 18:56:04 -0400

   I am a member of the P.I.S.C., and for those of you who are
   interested, we have 2 Pittsburgh skates a week. Tuesday we meet at the
   Giant Eagle's on the South Side at 7:30, and Thursday we meet at the
   fountain in front of the Frick Fine Arts building in Oakland. We have
   been averaging 10 - 15 people on these skates, but, would love to have
   more show up.

   Tuesday night's skate is a long one, averaging between 10 and 15
   miles, and Thursday's is shorter with more tricks and stuff.

   I also have a practice skate at Gateway Senior High school for
   beginners and practicing. This meets Wednesday night at the tennis
   courts at 6:30.


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Other Countries

  ONTARIO

   From [e-mail]
   Date: Sat Mar 5 16:17:18 1994

    1. Name: Ottawa Pacer's Speed Skating Club
    2. Location: Ottawa, ON, Canada
    3. Phone # of primary contact: Greg Franks [phone]
       and/or e-mail address of contacts: [e-mail]
    4. Type of club: Speed Skating (Short & Long track), Adult and
       Children.
       Type of skate: Short and Long Track speed skating
    5. Location description: Indoor: Dulude Arena, Ottawa, ON.
       Outdoor: Brewer Park (Natural Ice oval)
       Outdoor: Rideau Canal (winter obviously - 7km continuous ice)
    6. Requirements: Must provide helmets and other saftey equipment.
       Rental skates available.
    7. Fees: Yes -- depends on membership catagory.
    8. General skill level of the club: All. We have three time slots:
       Children learning to skate, Competitive Skaters, and Adult
       recreational.




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   Toronto, ON Hi there, I was just on the re. skate newsgroup and I read
   your article regarding clubs and organizations. I am a member on the
   Toronto In-Line Skating Club, and I write to you from the Toronto, ON
   area.
    1. Club name: Toronto Inline Skating Club (TISC)
    2. Club President: Wayne Burret
    3. Location: Toronto, Ontario
    4. Telephone Numbers:
          + President: 905 272 1774
          + Club Inquiries: 905 822 2100
          + e-mail contact: [e-mail]
    5. Mission Statement: To further the sport of Inline skating. To
       enjoy and participate in the fastest growing sport ever!



   I've been a member for two years, and they have been very productive
   ones. The coaches are some of the finest speed skaters in Canada, two
   of whom were on the Canadian World Team this year.

   From: [e-mail] (Keith O. Gare) The Forest City Rollers
   In-Line Skate Club

   Last fall when the club started meeting, we met on Wendesday nights
   and went for a casual, recreational skate through the city of London,
   Ontario Canada. The distance we covered was 8-10k.

   The atmosphere is very social, with safety and fun being most
   important! We only skated as fast as the slowest person in the group.
   Obeyed ALL traffic regulations(as we covered sidewalk, street and
   trail) and had a great time.

   We are offical and listed in INLINE magazine. The group is led by two
   IISA certified instructors, myself and my SO. Last year we averaged
   8-10 people weekly and hope for more this year.

   Contact: Keith O. Gare, [e-mail]


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  SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA

   From Brendan Bouffler ([e-mail])

   "The Sydney City Skate is a regular weekly skate (in-line) organised
   by the people at Bondi Boards & Blades. We meet outside the McDonalds
   at Circular Quay _every_ Wednesday night at 7:00pm. The skate
   generally lasts for about two hours covering around 20-25 Km's (12-15
   mi). We go over the Harbour Bridge for a speed run, and then skate
   around town along a varying route that regularly covers places like
   the Opera House, Darling Harbour, Botanic Gardens, Mrs Macquarie's
   Chair, Sydney Uni, Kings Cross and other notable spots.

   Information can be got from:

   Bondi Boards & Blades
   230 Oxford Street,
   Bondi Junction
   Ph. + 61 2 369 2212

   or, of course, via email to me at [e-mail]"

   From: [e-mail] (MR KIM MOSER)
   Date: Thu, 09 Feb 1995 01:25:52 EST

   Inline Skate Clubs, Night Skates, and Skate Parks in Australia
   (Queensland, New South Wales, Victoria, and South Australia)

   SKATE CLUBS:

   ISANSW (In-Line Skating Association of New South Wales, Inc.)
   For info, write:

    John Williams or David Ting
    c/o ISANSW
    P.O. Box 305
    Manly, NSW 2095
    Australia

   NIGHT SKATES:

   Brisbane (Queensland):
   Contact: Skate Arena: 369-1061 (24 hr recording), 367-3284 (voice)

   Night skate: Sunday, 4-6pm: Regatta (Coronation Drive); adults

   Friday, 11-12pm: GPO (Post Office on Queen & Edward St.); skaters of
   all ages

   Sydney (New South Wales)
   Contact: Manly Blades: 976-3833

   Night skate: Wednesdays, meet either at the shop (Manly Blades, in
   Manly) at 7pm, or at the Palace Gates in front of the Conservatorium
   on Macquarie Street in the city at 8pm; call Manly blades during the
   day to find out which location/time to meet.

   Melbourne (Victoria):
   Contact: Sports Mix: 663-5166 (269 Lonsdale Street, near Museum
   Station, next to Myer)

   Night skate: Wednesdays, 6pm, meet in front of store; also at 9pm,
   meet at the Arts Center

   Adelaide (South Australia):
   Contact: The Skate Pit (232-2433) or Coastal Creatures (295-2266)

   Night skate: Friday, 9pm, meet at steps by Grenfell Center, on the
   west side of the street (across the street from the Grenfell mall)

   SKATE PARKS:

   Brisbane:
   In Petrie Terrace, across the street from Lang Park (corner of Hale
   and Caxton)

   Canberra:
   In Belconnen, a block or two east of where Eastern Valley Way hits
   Lake Ginninderra.


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