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OISC Indoor Invitational Race Series

RESULTS! You can review the results of the Feb 7th invitational here.

RESULTS! You can review the results of the Dec 6th invitational here.

NEW! InlineOttawa is holding its first ever invitational indoor competition. This unique 5 hour event, will focus on bringing together inline skaters from different skating clubs and allowing skaters to compete with other skaters in their ability range through unique race formats. The event is limited to 32 skaters so register quickly to ensure you get a spot.

Event Details

This event is limited to 32 skaters, and will be held twice; December 6th 2008, and February 7th 2009. The event will be held from 11AM until 4PM at the Multisport sports complex in Hull (http://www.centremultisport.qc.ca). Our event will be held on the basketball court at the far end of the second floor. For race bib pickup, please fine head coach Michael Garvin court side. Washrooms and fountains are available near the court.

We are renting the venue for a specific period of time, skaters may not enter the court area until 11AM and must leave the court area by 4PM. Also note that ABSOLUTELY NO LIQUIDS are allowed on the court area. The court surface must be completely dry for the safety of skaters.

All skaters will be required to wear a certified safety helmet appropriate for skating or cycling. We strongly recommend the use of wrist guards.

Equipment: You may use recreational or speed skates, but we recommend you remove your heel break, as the use of heel breaking is not allowed on this court (it damages the surface). In addition the turns are tight, and crossing over with a heel break may be challenging for some skaters. For wheels club sponsor iL Peloton recommends Atom A-One wheels. You can find full details here.

Race Format

This event is an invitation to skaters from our own club and other clubs. Skaters of all ability levels are welcome. The event is limited to 32 skaters and a short time trial will be used to qualify skaters for one of 4 ability groups. The remaining races of the day will see skaters compete with others in their ability group. Rankings and prizes will be done for each ability group.

The use of heel brakes are NOT allowed. Also, do not drag (T-stop) your wheels. This surface scuffs easily; ensure you stop using ducking or snow plowing.

Our overall goal is to bring together skaters from local skate clubs and have a fun day of indoor races. Our indoor venue is quite unique; large, open sunlit basketball court with an extremely grippy surface (a hard rubber surface). Skaters used to concrete hockey rinks will find our surface to be a more resistant workout, but also be able to make much faster turns comfortably.

Schedule

The races of the day will be:

Time	Race
11:00AM-12:00PM	Warm up - All skaters. Grab your bib number from head coach Michael Garvin and hit the court! IMPORTANT NOTE: ABSOLUTELY NO LIQUIDS are allowed on the court. The surface must remain dry for the safety of our skaters. Also note that heel brake usage and dragging of skate wheels are not allowed. All skaters are required to wear a certified safety helmet appropriate for skating or cycling during this event.
12:00-12:30PM	300m Time Trial (3 Laps) All skaters will be qualified by a 300m time trial. Your finish time will be used to place you in one of 4 ability groups. Rankings and prizes will be given within each ability group. No points will be given for this event. Junior skaters: will skate a 100m (1 lap) time trial.
12:30-1:00PM	800m Miss & Out (8 Laps) Within each ability group; Skaters will skate 3 laps and then on laps 6, 7 the last two (2) skaters across the line will be eliminated (unless there are already 4 or fewer skaters in the race). If a skater is lapped during the race by the lead skater they will also be eliminated. Points breakdown: 1st - 6pts, 2nd - 4pts, 3rd - 2pts, 1 pt to all others. Junior skaters: will skate 400m (4 laps), and if there are more than 4 skaters eliminations will be done in laps 2 and 3.
1:00-1:30PM	200m Sprint (2 Laps) Within each ability group; Skaters are broken into two groups (4 skaters each). 2 sprints are held to eliminate 2 skaters from each group. Top 4 skaters will then skate a 3rd race to determine top 3 skaters. Points breakdown: 1st - 6pts, 2nd - 4pts, 3rd - 2pts, 1 pt to all others. Junior skaters: will skate the same format.
1:30-2:00PM	~~ BREAK ~~ Time permitting, we will have a break where skaters can rest, go out for food etc.
2:00-2:30PM	5min Criterium Within each ability group; This race is time limited to 5min. Each ability group will skate until 4:59, and last lap begins. Points breakdown: 1st - 6pts, 2nd - 4pts, 3rd - 2pts, 1 pt to all others. Junior Skaters: will skate a 2min criterium, last lap begins a 1:59.
2:30-3:30PM	1.5Km Miss & Out (15 Laps) Within each ability group; Skaters will skate the first 8 laps. During laps 9, 10, 11, and 12, the last skater across the line is eliminated on each lap, until 4 skaters remain. The last 4 skaters must finish all 15 laps. Points breakdown: 1st - 6pts, 2nd - 4pts, 3rd - 2pts, 1 pt to all others. Junior Skaters: will skate an 800m version of this race. If there are more than 4 skaters, then eliminations will be done in laps 5, 6 and 7.
3:30-4:00PM	Awards

NOTE Because of time constraints races WILL start on time. If you are late for your race, you will be marked DNF. When your ability group is called to the line, ensure you are ready.

Registration

Spots are limited to 32 skaters, sign up early to ensure your spot. Registration is fast and easy - just click on the date you wish to register for:

• December 6th - $20
• February 7th - $20.

The registration form will take your emergency contact information and allow you to pay online via your credit card.