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Dear OISC,
Winter is just another season for skating ...
indoors on inline and outdoors on blades, of
course. With Ottawa's Winterlude in full swing and the
Rideau Canal finally open for skating, I thought it's
time to get you thinking about outdoor inline skating.
Read on for early season updates and some important
dates to mark in your
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Indoor/winter training a huge
boost  For the
first time the club has been offering a full indoor training
program - check out the details and pics. The
program is focussed on technique, fitness, strength
and speed. Amazing facility, amazing workout. If
you haven't been indoor skating yet, drop in for the
open skate for club members from 12 to 1 pm on Saturdays
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April 4 - Club Registration
Night  Get a preview of the 2008
skating season, great deals on skating equipment
and catch up with all your skating friends. As a
club member (social and full member) you
can take advantage of all the programming and
events we have planned. Event
details. |
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Online Registration Open  We have 2 levels of
membership and even offer value to non-members
through our online resources and e-news. Members can
opt for a social membership ($25) or a full
membership ($75). For full members students, couples and
families receive discounts.
More than skating, members benefit
from training and coaching, excursions, races,
discounts, volunteering, option to join race team, and
so much more! |
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Il Peloton Open
House  Right after the April
4th club registrartion night, club sponsor Il Peloton
will hold an open house for skaters to showcase new
equipment as well as deals and discounted skate packages
and accessories. Stay tuned to our web site and
announcements for details. (Click for a flavour
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April 13 - Run (Skate!) for
Reach
Shake off the winter frost with a 21Km inline
half-marathon along beautiful Rideau Canal (Queen
Elizabeth side). City hall provides warm changing area
and access to washrooms; prizes and awards post-
race.
Start time: 11:45 am!
Early bird pricing of $21/$36 for Youth/Adult until
March 24th.
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Centre Carmen Dragon Boat
Racing  Ever wanted to try
your hand at paddling a dragon boat while participating
in a worthwhile cause? Well, now's your chance, even if
you don't have any experience!
Please email lynda.kennedy@videotron.ca if you want
to be part of the OISC team, or if you want more information
about how you can participate.
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Exciting format changes for
Ottwa Inline Skating Festival  If you were
there last year, you remember the amazingly smooth, 4
week old pavement. If you weren't you surely heard all
about it!
The 4th
edition of the Festival (August 31, 2008 - Labour Day
Sunday), will see a focus
on the Triple Crown (combined 10k, 21k
and 42k event - special prizes will be available to male
and female top finishers) and
the K2 21K Relay
for Heart and Stroke. We continue to have the
individual 5k, 10k, 21k and 42k events, of
course.
The Festival web site will be updated shortly with
online registration open within a few short days, for
the greatest early bird savings. Watch the site for
updates! |
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OISC on
facebook In addition to the official club
discussion forum where you can stay in touch and get
the latest scoop on skating in Ottawa and on the club,
we also have a facebook group.
Join the discussion and the
fun. |
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New Club
Leadership  Every November, the
club - a federally incorporated not-for-profit sports
club - holds an AGM and board election as wel as hands
out the annual club awards. Read up on who's
leading the pack in 2008 (board of
directors) and who won the coveted 2007 OISC
awards. | |
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See you on the skating trails.
Inga
Petri
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Dom is back Dominique Larocque
is taking on a big role as coach and trainer for various club
programs. A top level mountain bike cpmpetitor and inline
speed skater, Don is also a gifted coach, high on motivation
and fun.
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Chat, Inform, Participate
One of my favourite inline sites is still Peter Doucet's ongoing
fun contributions. that keep you in touch.
There are also quite a few spots on the web where skaters
can get involved and connected. Here are just a few to get you
started:
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Thanks to Our Sponsors
K2 Fun/Fit
Wednesdays |
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Thanks to our Sponsors and
Partners |
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OISC is a non-profit club run by skaters for skaters. We
offer programming for recreational, fitness, speed skaters as
well as those interested in racing track or road. Join us
for social skating or training and make yourself at
home!
Founded in the fall of 2000 - by skaters for
skaters. | |
