International Speed Skating Federation

Natasha and Makailah made ISSF a new website www.issfworld.org , it turned out great. They are adding to it every day. Check out the "Health and Nutrition" section. We are gaining awesome intrest from outside the skating community on it. All great for building our sport...

OK... the new ISSF website is up www.issfworld.org we had a few more road blocks so Natasha and Makailah built us a new website even better than the last. We are having issues with the membership program but that will be up soon. This new website is donated to the ISSF and the skaters by skaters that care to grow the sport.

International Speed Skating Federation ISSF International inline Speed skating

A proper diet is as important as proper training. The foods that most of us are eating is not good even if it says it is good for you, take a look for yourself... http://www.foodrevolution.org/summit

The Food Revolution Summit with John and Ocean Robbins Heal your body and the world...with food!

Are you represented on the ISSF World Map? Is your Team?

Check it out.

http://www.issfworld.org/index.php/world-map

If not, join today and place yourself and team on the map.

http://www.issfworld.org/index.php/get-involved

This weekend...

South Africa - National

a USARS member pledged up to $10,000.00 towards the accommodations for referees and officials if outdoor nationals is held at the International Inline Complex (IIC) in Couderay, Wisconsin. The IIC will accommodate USARS outdoor nationals with what ever dates necessary for ODN so skaters can plan their schedule. This offer was left on the USARS phone and e-mail messages, no word back yet. http://www.facebook.com/InternationalInlineComplex

Thank you, Federacion Nacional Patinaje Guatemala for the following (English translation at end of post):

Hoy iniciaron las competencias de Patinaje, en el marco de los X Juegos Deportivos Centroamericanos, San Jose 2013, con la prueba de 300 mts. Contra Reloj Individual.-

Nuestra Selección Nacional, inicia con mucho entusiasmo, logrando obtener las primeras medallas.-

Los Resultados Oficiales son los Siguientes:

Damas:
1. Dalia Soberanis Guatemala 28:34
2. Angélica Diaz Guatemala 28:42
3. Evelyn Ramos El Salvador 28:79
4. Jennifer Monterrey Costa Rica 28:97
5. Judith Lopez El Salvador 29:30
6. Elisa Araya Costa Rica 30:92

Varones

1. Odir Oswaldo El Salvador 25:49
2. Carlos Montoya Costa Rica 26:16
3. Eduardo Mollinedo Guatemala 26:65
4. Marlon Oreamuno Costa Rica 26:67
5. Jorge Villaseñor Guatemala 27:14
6. Gabriel Cisneros Panamá 27:16
7. Carlos Fernando El Salvador 27:40
8. Luis Peña Panamá 29:13

La segunda jornada dara inicio con la prueba de 10,000 mts. Combinada a las 19:00 horario local.

ENGLISH TRABSLATION:
Today they started skating competencies, within the framework of the X Games Sports Central American, San Jose 2013, with 300 m test. Individuals watched our national selection with much enthusiasm.

First medals & the official results are the following: ladies: 1. Dalia Soberanis Guatemala 28:34 2. Angelica Diaz Guatemala 28:42 3. Evelyn Ramos, El Salvador 28:79 4. Jennifer Monterrey Costa Rica 28:97 5. Judith Lopez El Salvador 29:30 6. Elisa Araya Costa Rica 30:92 men 1. Odir Oswaldo El Salvador 25:49 2. Carlos Montoya Costa Rica 26:16 3. Eduardo Mollinedo Guatemala 26:65 4. Marlon Oreamuno Costa Rica 26:67 5. Jorge Villaseñor Guatemala 27:14 6. Gabriel Cisneros Panama 27:16 7. Carlos Fernando El Salvador 27:40 8. Luis Peña Panama 29:13 the second day will start with 10,000 mts test. Combined local time 19:00.

ATTN: U.S. Skaters

2013 Outdoor Speed Skating National Championships The following dates have been approved by the United States Olympic Committee for the 2013 Outdoor National Championships and Team USA Trials:

Largest Inline Marathon in North America, NorthShore Inline Marathon, to be Grand Finale of Circle America - World Record Skate that is running June 2014 thru September 2015.

The International Speed Skating Federation announces strategic alliance with North America’s largest For Immediate Release February 26, 2013 Contact: Debi Johnson

"It is with great pleasure that I announce that the NorthShore Inline Marathon will be partnering with the International Speed Skating Federation" said Skeeter Moore Executive Director. A Federation that is dedicated exclusively to the sport of roller speed skating. Moore goes on to say "As the Nation's largest inline marathon, the mission of the ISSF is in accordance with the NSIM mission, to promote health and fitness through the organization, promotion of inline skating". The ISSF is making great strides as a federation, and has partnered with the President’s Challenge Program to help encourage children and families to be physically active and maintain a healthy lifestyle. As a President’s Challenge Advocate, ISSF will be implementing PALA+ at all of its scheduled events including Circle America – A World Record Skate. Please refer to the ISSF website for further information at www.issfworld.org

- NorthShore Marthon 2/26/13 e-blast

http://us1.campaign-archive2.com/?u=9c30883872dc43cf6ce0b1216&id=5f84b9a817

ATTN: USA Skaters

National Team Camp and Spring Banked Track Clinic dates announced.

2013 Colorado Spring Banked Track Clinic Lincoln, Neb. – The dates have been set for the Spring Banked Track Clinic in Colorado Springs, Colorado. The clinic will be held at the United States Olympic Training Center from May 2 – May 5, 2013.

The annual international celebration of modern day Olympics is less than 4 months away (June).

We want to hear about any Olympic Day celebrations this year that are involving speed skating so we can highlight your event on our website. We want to let everyone know what you or your local skate organization are doing to help raise awareness of inline speed skating as a sport to be included in the 2020 Summer Olympics.