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LISAFER144 · June 13th, 2011, 04:59 AM

I'm done with the hard core derby and speed skating. Does anyone know of artistic clubs in the Austin and surrounding area? There are a few rinks in Austin but no one does figures only derby or hockey.

I know of a club in mesquite TX, does anyone here skate at dads Broadway in mesquite?

NWGlenn · June 13th, 2011, 06:03 AM

Lisa: Here's a link from the USARS site to South Central region's clubs:

http://www.usarsmembers.org/reports/...&region=A%20SC

Hope this helps.

Glenn

Gailforce · June 13th, 2011, 05:20 PM

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Originally Posted by LISAFER144

I'm done with the hard core derby and speed skating. Does anyone know of artistic clubs in the Austin and surrounding area? There are a few rinks in Austin but no one does figures only derby or hockey.

I know of a club in mesquite TX, does anyone here skate at dads Broadway in mesquite?

I'm a member of the Broadway Art Club. How can I help you?

Gail

LISAFER144 · June 13th, 2011, 07:49 PM

Ididnt realize that mesquite was 3hours away from where I am in Austin. Does broadway artistic club practice at other rinks? Would the club be interested in expanding to the Austin area?

Gailforce · June 13th, 2011, 08:46 PM

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Originally Posted by LISAFER144

Ididnt realize that mesquite was 3hours away from where I am in Austin. Does broadway artistic club practice at other rinks? Would the club be interested in expanding to the Austin area?

We are a very small club (as are most these days). We only practice at the Broadway rink in Mesquite although the other Mesquite rink (Aloha Roller Palace) occasionally has Artistic dance nights on Sundays and some of us go for that. I don't know if a club could work out of more then one rink but I don't think so. Setting up a club is something that has to be done with the rink operator. The Regional rep for our South Central Region is here in the DFW area and could help if you find an Austin rink that would allow an art club.

LISAFER144 · June 15th, 2011, 05:20 AM

It is too bad that artistic skating is a niche sport nowadays. I'm going to talk to the 2 rinks I know of in the Austin area. I would love the contact info for the south central region rep. I'm not sure how to pitch it to a rink, but hopefully the rep can give me some pointers.

Gailforce · June 16th, 2011, 05:40 PM

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Originally Posted by LISAFER144

It is too bad that artistic skating is a niche sport nowadays. I'm going to talk to the 2 rinks I know of in the Austin area. I would love the contact info for the south central region rep. I'm not sure how to pitch it to a rink, but hopefully the rep can give me some pointers.

Here name is Reanon Sandlin and her e-mail is: rerunsk8s@aol.com

rwsz · June 16th, 2011, 06:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Gailforce

Here name is Reanon Sandlin and her e-mail is: rerunsk8s@aol.com

good luck is that after marriage name is it Reanon McCarthy i think before lol?

Gailforce · June 17th, 2011, 05:30 PM

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Originally Posted by rwsz

good luck is that after marriage name is it Reanon McCarthy i think before lol?

Yes, that's it. Reanon used to post on here occasionally but she now has two small children,works full time, is the pro at one of our DFW rinks and is currently going back to school. I don't know how she does it but she always has a smile on her face everytime I see her and she seems very happy.

rwsz · June 17th, 2011, 06:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Gailforce

Yes, that's it. Reanon used to post on here occasionally but she now has two small children,works full time, is the pro at one of our DFW rinks and is currently going back to school. I don't know how she does it but she always has a smile on her face everytime I see her and she seems very happy.

wow good for her,,,,i remember when i use to watch her at nationals back in the day lol.

srknurse · June 17th, 2011, 11:54 PM

I feel your pain about the lack of artistic skating clubs. I live in Southeastern Oklahoma; there are no art clubs in the entire state! The closest is Southwestern Arkansas, but I fear I may be too advanced for their club. We'll see; my custom Harlicks are arriving late next month.

I have the option of either skating unattached, representing Oklahoma, or skating for the Arkansas club. They're in separate regions, and haven't given it much thought yet. Any suggestions, Skate Log board participants?

I could represent Texas, but it is not feasible to drive there on the weekends at this point in my life. Perhaps within the next 5 years or so, when my home obligations lessen somewhat...

rwsz · June 18th, 2011, 01:02 AM

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Originally Posted by srknurse

I feel your pain about the lack of artistic skating clubs. I live in Southeastern Oklahoma; there are no art clubs in the entire state! The closest is Southwestern Arkansas, but I fear I may be too advanced for their club. We'll see; my custom Harlicks are arriving late next month.

I have the option of either skating unattached, representing Oklahoma, or skating for the Arkansas club. They're in separate regions, and haven't given it much thought yet. Any suggestions, Skate Log board participants?

I could represent Texas, but it is not feasible to drive there on the weekends at this point in my life. Perhaps within the next 5 years or so, when my home obligations lessen somewhat...

Nurse i think its best to represent a club even if your not there much, unattached almost has a stigma to it and i think usually judges score them less or dont pay as much attention to them. but you judge so you know better then me. maybe represent a texas club even if you dont use it and they will issue you an amateur card.

Aaron Inami · June 18th, 2011, 06:56 PM

Hey, just got a note from Jim that he has been extremely busy with work schedules and apologizes for not being around. He's going to be able to come back soon, so standby.

LISAFER144 · June 19th, 2011, 04:09 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by srknurse

I feel your pain about the lack of artistic skating clubs. I live in Southeastern Oklahoma; there are no art clubs in the entire state! The closest is Southwestern Arkansas, but I fear I may be too advanced for their club. We'll see; my custom Harlicks are arriving late next month.

I have the option of either skating unattached, representing Oklahoma, or skating for the Arkansas club. They're in separate regions, and haven't given it much thought yet. Any suggestions, Skate Log board participants?

I could represent Texas, but it is not feasible to drive there on the weekends at this point in my life. Perhaps within the next 5 years or so, when my home obligations lessen somewhat...

It sounds like doing something close to home would work out better, you could always try and start a club at the local rink. Just like you once my home obligations lessen i can travel for what i want to do too.

i bet those harlicks are going to be nice.

passthefire · August 20th, 2011, 04:40 AM

My name is Darrell. I have been skating for 38 years. I have never skated in competition. I just got back into skating about 5 months after after not skating for 6 years (rink closed where I skated). I am going to start working as a floor guard where I skate. I average 9 hours a week skating. Currently Skate Riedell 220 boots(old school) on Sure Grip Century plates with China Bones bearings with Bone supper Eliot 57/103a wheels. Bearings and wheels are new boot and plate was bought in 1978. In the near future planning on getting Atlas plates with Riedell 22o boot and bones Swiss bearings. Planning on joining the competition club at the rink.

I live in Pocomoke Maryland and skate at the Crown Skate center in Fruitland Maryland.

rwsz · August 20th, 2011, 01:57 PM

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Originally Posted by passthefire

My name is Darrell. I have been skating for 38 years. I have never skated in competition. I just got back into skating about 5 months after after not skating for 6 years (rink closed where I skated). I am going to start working as a floor guard where I skate. I average 9 hours a week skating. Currently Skate Riedell 220 boots(old school) on Sure Grip Century plates with China Bones bearings with Bone supper Eliot 57/103a wheels. Bearings and wheels are new boot and plate was bought in 1978. In the near future planning on getting Atlas plates with Riedell 22o boot and bones Swiss bearings. Planning on joining the competition club at the rink.

I live in Pocomoke Maryland and skate at the Crown Skate center in Fruitland Maryland.

good luck with everything and enjoy the new skates while you break them in.

markieallan · August 23rd, 2011, 01:38 AM

Howdy fellow artistic sk8er's out there

Returned recently from the 2011 Nationals in Ft. Wayne, Indiana. It was an excellent city & venue that this yrs. Nationals was held at !! Gr8 sk8ing was available 4 all to see & be a part of !! Hopefully we can promote the sport & get the #'s back that we had in the early 90's to mid-90's. With proper P.R. & leadership, I think it can become a reality !! Nationals will be in Lincoln, Neb. for 2012 & back to Ft. Wayne for 2013.
Keep your heads up & talk up & demonstrate how awesome our sport is & can be !! God Bless & Have a Gr8 rest of 2011 & an awesome 2012 !!!

KMA · August 29th, 2011, 04:10 AM

My goal is to make it to a nationals. I hope it will be this year at Lincoln. I am saving assuming it will be.

Katy

rolaboi · September 5th, 2011, 01:38 AM

Guys!!!! Hi, I'm back.. finally... got in touch with Kathie to sort my account out and I feel bad for not being logged on is soooooooooo long!! For those I know on Facebook will no I hadn't disappeared! Looking forward to catching up!
Jayson

sk84luv · September 5th, 2011, 04:29 AM

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Originally Posted by rolaboi

Guys!!!! Hi, I'm back.. finally... got in touch with Kathie to sort my account out and I feel bad for not being logged on is soooooooooo long!! For those I know on Facebook will no I hadn't disappeared! Looking forward to catching up!
Jayson

At one time you were posting some basic instructions you taught your students. I don't know if they are still on the web somewhere, but if they are, please send a link. Thanks a lot.
Bob

June 13th, 2011, 04:59 AM	#421
LISAFER144 Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 23	Anyone do artistic roller skating in Austin, TX I'm done with the hard core derby and speed skating. Does anyone know of artistic clubs in the Austin and surrounding area? There are a few rinks in Austin but no one does figures only derby or hockey. I know of a club in mesquite TX, does anyone here skate at dads Broadway in mesquite?

June 15th, 2011, 05:20 AM	#426
LISAFER144 Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 23	It is too bad that artistic skating is a niche sport nowadays. I'm going to talk to the 2 rinks I know of in the Austin area. I would love the contact info for the south central region rep. I'm not sure how to pitch it to a rink, but hopefully the rep can give me some pointers. Last edited by LISAFER144; June 15th, 2011 at 06:41 PM.

June 17th, 2011, 11:54 PM	#431
srknurse Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 180	skating I feel your pain about the lack of artistic skating clubs. I live in Southeastern Oklahoma; there are no art clubs in the entire state! The closest is Southwestern Arkansas, but I fear I may be too advanced for their club. We'll see; my custom Harlicks are arriving late next month. I have the option of either skating unattached, representing Oklahoma, or skating for the Arkansas club. They're in separate regions, and haven't given it much thought yet. Any suggestions, Skate Log board participants? I could represent Texas, but it is not feasible to drive there on the weekends at this point in my life. Perhaps within the next 5 years or so, when my home obligations lessen somewhat...

June 18th, 2011, 06:56 PM	#433
Aaron Inami Italian Product Freak Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: The Far East Bay Posts: 270	The Ancient One returns soon.... Hey, just got a note from Jim that he has been extremely busy with work schedules and apologizes for not being around. He's going to be able to come back soon, so standby. __________________ Harlick Custom, Roll-Line Matrix, Fo-Mac / Rink Ratz, Bones Swiss Figures: Roll-Line Giotto 58D + 50D, Bones Swiss

August 20th, 2011, 04:40 AM	#435
passthefire Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Maryland, USA Posts: 20	INTRO My name is Darrell. I have been skating for 38 years. I have never skated in competition. I just got back into skating about 5 months after after not skating for 6 years (rink closed where I skated). I am going to start working as a floor guard where I skate. I average 9 hours a week skating. Currently Skate Riedell 220 boots(old school) on Sure Grip Century plates with China Bones bearings with Bone supper Eliot 57/103a wheels. Bearings and wheels are new boot and plate was bought in 1978. In the near future planning on getting Atlas plates with Riedell 22o boot and bones Swiss bearings. Planning on joining the competition club at the rink. I live in Pocomoke Maryland and skate at the Crown Skate center in Fruitland Maryland.

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June 13th, 2011, 06:03 AM	#422
NWGlenn Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Bremerton, WA Posts: 263	Lisa: Here's a link from the USARS site to South Central region's clubs: http://www.usarsmembers.org/reports/...&region=A%20SC Hope this helps. Glenn

June 13th, 2011, 07:49 PM	#424
LISAFER144 Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 23	Ididnt realize that mesquite was 3hours away from where I am in Austin. Does broadway artistic club practice at other rinks? Would the club be interested in expanding to the Austin area?

August 23rd, 2011, 01:38 AM	#437
markieallan Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: kansas city, missouri Posts: 2	markieallan Howdy fellow artistic sk8er's out there Returned recently from the 2011 Nationals in Ft. Wayne, Indiana. It was an excellent city & venue that this yrs. Nationals was held at !! Gr8 sk8ing was available 4 all to see & be a part of !! Hopefully we can promote the sport & get the #'s back that we had in the early 90's to mid-90's. With proper P.R. & leadership, I think it can become a reality !! Nationals will be in Lincoln, Neb. for 2012 & back to Ft. Wayne for 2013. Keep your heads up & talk up & demonstrate how awesome our sport is & can be !! God Bless & Have a Gr8 rest of 2011 & an awesome 2012 !!!

August 29th, 2011, 04:10 AM	#438
KMA Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: San Francisco Bay Area Posts: 1,063	My goal is to make it to a nationals. I hope it will be this year at Lincoln. I am saving assuming it will be. Katy __________________ Harlick Custom, Roll-line Mariner, Komplex or Cannibals Harlick Custom, Roll-line Giotto, Roll-line 49 Magnum BONT Vaypor, 100mm, Atom Whip xtra-firm

September 5th, 2011, 01:38 AM	#439
rolaboi I am Rollerboy Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Melbourne, Australia Posts: 1,007	Guys!!!! Hi, I'm back.. finally... got in touch with Kathie to sort my account out and I feel bad for not being logged on is soooooooooo long!! For those I know on Facebook will no I hadn't disappeared! Looking forward to catching up! Jayson

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