OISC Newsletter
On a Roll 
Updates on inline skating and club activities April 8, 2007
Dear Michael,
What a night! What a club! Tons of skaters and friends of OISC gathered for our season kick off party a week ago. We have already filled many of the spots for the amazing Eddy weekend in June.
April will be a super busy month, with first races, start of regular skating program and special club sales nights.
Register online today to take advantage of all the benefits of membership!
The skinny on low-carb
skaters ham it up at 24 hour relay
There are many questions skaters keep asking - many to do with diet and nutrition. Check out this article by Beth Mansfield on low-carb diets and get your season off to a good nutrition start, too.
Equipment discounts for members
Il Peleton skates offer Il Peleton is the club's newest sponsor. To kick off the relationship in style, Sergio and Stephane, Ottawa skaters and partners in Il Peleton, are offering huge discounts to help skaters get into upgraded or new skates and accessories. Check out the deals - and more members benefits - here.
April 16 Members Only Specials
Fugire 8 logo

Card carrying OISC members can shop for amazing deals at Figure 8 on April 16 from 7 to 9 pm. Special deals from our partners at K2 and much more. 
Equipment 101
Skaters new to the sport often have questions for which answers exist, but they tend to be passed on from skater to skater. To help new skaters find these answers faster, we put this article together.
Join OISC teams for 24 hr relay
24 hours relay Montreal Join us in this unique event... whether you want to skate at the elite level in a race that attracts top skaters ... whether you'd like to test your skills with a bunch of seriously good skaters ... or whether you're interested in sharing a great experience with people who love to skate. It's all about being part of an exciting event ... in any event! Find out how to join one of OISC's 5 teams.
April 19 Start of Club Programming
Skaters in packOfficial start of the training season is April 19. Join us at NRC campus for a full club practice - all programs.
Join the crowds and rediscover that skating on pavement - and in packs - feeling.
Skate for Reach Next Sunday, April 15
It's not too late to get to the start line ... you can still join the half marathon action at 11:45 am. There is on-site registration. But why wait? Just register online now.
2007 Mileage Club Underway
Mileage club in the Laurentians The Mileage club will run for 32 weeks from April 1st   to October 31st . Last year's aggregate mileage was just over 38,000 Km, so this year Mike G says he'd  like to challenge skaters to log 50,000 km. The trick, we figure for everyone to simply log their miles!
"Members first" deadline for Eddy weekend
Eddy's inviation A unique Eddy-comes-to-YOW weekend, June 22 to 24 where club members have first dibs until April 30th with a special rate of $75 for the full weekend. After that we'll open it up to non-members, too. All the details are here. Members can register now (you'll need your membership number)
OISC is a non-profit club run by skaters for skaters. We offer programming for recreational, fitness, speed skaters as well as those skaters interested in racing track or road.Now in our seventh year, we keep growing and evolving. Join us for social skating or training and make yourself at home!
See you on the skating trails,
Inga Petri
OISC
In This Issue
Low-carb?
Equipment discounts
April 16 Figure 8 Sale
Equipment 101
5 OISC teams for 24 hr relay
April 19 Start of Club Programming
April 15 Skate for Reach
2007 Mileage Club
Eddy Matzger weekend
Thanks to Our Sponsors
2007 Club Clothing
We have a brand new line up of jerseys, skinsuits, jackets - with a new look and sharp lines.
 
Order online (all priced at cost!)

Short Cuts

OISC Race Team

Canada World Team

Skating Events

Paths in Ottawa

2007 Social Action

NCC/Alcatel-Lucent Sunday Bikedays

2007 Ottawa Inline Skating Festival

Thanks to Our Sponsors
K2 Skates
 
Alcatel-Lucent
NCC
Peak Performance
Il Peleton 
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