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| World News: V.10 includes, European
Championships, Matt Goss, Josh Rhoads, World Gala 2001, USA
Nationals, Taipei Show, Argentina results... and lots
more.. |
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| Sept.25/02
O.T.C
Applications |
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United States Olympic Training Center in Colorado extends the
invitation to skaters throughout the world. The training camp is
held from 3-10 of November by US Roller Sports at the OTC.
Applications to attend the seminar can be downloaded and competed
via US Roller Sports site. [here] |
| Sept.25/02
It's all
up and go in Wuppertal.. |
 The
Junior World Championships are underway and all skaters, from what I
have heard, like the floor. Apparently it has been uplifted and over
turned, for what reason I don't know, but now its just raw plain ply
wood!?? I'll have to see on Friday when I get there! There
haven't been any updates on any of the Official sites, so I don't
think it's going to be too easy for people (once again) to find info
on the net about the Championships. Hopefully once I get online in
Germany I'll be able to get the worlds section up and running! ...[here] |
| Sept.14/02
European
Championships 2002.. |
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It's
been rather quiet on the news front of late but meanwhile, the
Junior and Senior European Championships have successfully
been contested. All results have been posted on the FIHP site. Bruno
Rivaroli (left), Italia, won the Men's Free, while Pietro
Mazzetti, Italia, took out the combined event. Laura
Sanchez (right) must have held it together well and good in
the long and blitzed the field, she was miles ahead going by the
scores. Soledad|Moreno won the dance event easing in ahead
of the Italians. Portugal has some good results with Diana
Ribeiro snatching a bronze behind the two Spanish girls. There
was no stopping the Junior male, Manuel Magalhaes, taking
the singles and combined event with ease. |
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Many
of the National Teams depend on results from the European
championships before finally selecting their Team, even if the
skater has won Nationals, it doesn't necessarily mean they will
automatically qualify, especially if not up to scratch at
Europeans. The Spanish Team, for instance, will be decided
immediately following and hopefully we can announce that here
soon. For all results, see here. |
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| Sept.13/02
He will,
'make your heart sing'.... |
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Since
1988 I have been a big fan of male vocalist, and former Bros front
man, Matt Goss.. Having sold over 17million albums world
wide, they were one of the biggest bands in the late 80's.. since
then, and following the split of the band, Matt has been involved in
some great projects, including two solo albums, The Key and One
(alias Co*Bra - working with Italian Dj, Joe T Vanelli). During this
time, I have run a fan site dedicated to Matt and it was
today that I received a phone call from L.A and it was Matt
himself.. yes.. quite true! I was contacted by his management some
weeks ago with news of his new workings and that he wanted to get in
touch with me and thank me for all the support via my fan site.. and he did! We had a great chat and it was very
overwhelming. |
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We spoke for about 30mins and he played me one of his
new tracks, Face
The Wind, which sounded brilliant. He is now putting the
finishing touches on his new album and has been working with
writers/producers, Rodney Jerkins, Peter Mokran, Carol
Bayer-Sager & Tommy Simms. Anyway, I wanted to
share this with you all! If you are interested, you can check out my
MG fan site..
or stay tuned for his new official site opening here
(soon).. |
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| Sept.04/02
New
Athlete of the Month.. |
 Having
recently blitzed the U.S National Championships, Joshua Rhoads is
now preparing for his sixth World meet, to be held of course in Wuppertal
in October.. Joshua's success doesn't stop there, he has (for
those of you who don't know him) been ranked amongst the Top 10
in the World since 1997 with a No.3 ranking included and a Silver
medal at the World Games in 2001 held in Japan last year.
Joshua's popularity world wide is contributed to his laid back
approach and fun personality on the rink and also known for his
amazing choreography and spectacular footwork (coached by Scott
Cohen). Believe me, I get loads of emails from skaters around
the world wanting more, more, more.. Well now, to satisfy those
requests, Joshua is the Athlete of the
Month.. Good luck!!! See here |
| Sept.04/02
Colombian
Team looking for sponsor.. but they are'nt the only ones! |
| Recently
it was reported that the National Team of Argentina was
desperately looking for financial assistance to get their athletes
to the World Championships, now it seems the Colombian Team
are in the same boat. Their team has been selected but they are
looking for a sponsor to assist. Whilst this is the case for many of
the teams overseas lately, our Athletes back home in Australia skaters
have had this struggle for decades. We are one of the only teams in
the world who are not funded by their Federation to compete at
International events and are hit with bills for the trip for up to $5000.00
every year which includes all attired, accommodation, travel and
meal allowances. Not all countries are fully funded but a large
portion of their expenses are met. The Senior Teams in Australia
don't quite feel the pinch as hard (compared to the Junior Team)
because there is limited assistance from the Government which helps
immensely. But when it comes to crunch time, all the skaters with
the help of clubs, friends & parents, they get together and
fundraise and get there in the end. It's a long haul to the top when
you are paying through your back teeth for it... but I don't think
there is anyone with regret... Any offers of
support in the way of sponsorship or assistance can be delivered here
for more information. |
| Sept.02/02
A look
back at 2001: The World Gala - hot new images! |
 The
Artistic
World Cup will be held on November 30 in Florence again this
year after the success of the event following the World
Championships. The competition showcases the elite and only permits
skaters to compete whom have been placed amongst the Top 3 in their
discipline. There are also four wild cards given. This year, there
is even a possibility of the winners of the Inline events to be
invited to contest. Now though, we have just put up a brand new
collection of never before seen images from the 2001 Gala courtesy
of organizer, Franco Culcasi. The images certainly give you a taste
of what the public witnessed last year in will certainly be seeing
yet again come November 30.. See here |
| Sept.01/02
Spanish
delights.. National Championships in Reus. |
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Back
in 1997, the World Championships were held in the beautiful
coastal resort of Reus. It was certainly one of the best
championships I had been to and Reus was just wonderful. This
time round, it is the host of the 2002 Spanish Nationals and
we have all the results for you from the Senior portion of the
event. I am not sure though as to which competitors make up
the World Team.. Pictured
left top: Silvia Nohales No.1 |
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| Senior
Events: National Championships 2002 - SPAIN - Reus |
Senior
Ladies Figures: 1. Silvia
Nohales 2. Elisabeth Mas 3. Ofelia Parada.
Senior Ladies Freeskating:
1. Silvia Nohales 2. Laura
Sánchez 3. Tamara Valderrama.
Senior Dance: 1.
Soledad Martínez / Pedro Moreno ( pictured left )2.
Nuria Alonso / David Alonso 3. Mireia Arno / Antonio
García.
Thankyou to Roberto for this
information. |
Senior
Mens Figures: 1. José Ramón Rodríguez 2.
José Antonio Ballesteros 3. Jordi Ruíz.
Senior Mens Freeskating:
1. José Ramón Rodríguez 2. José Antonio Ballesteros
3. Jordi Ruíz.
Senior Pairs: 1.
Alexia Rojo / Héctor Martín 2. Jessica Escudero /
Jordi Ruíz 3. Mireia Calvo / Xavier Orrit. |
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| Aug.31/02
Just how
many TRIPLE AXELS are we expecting to see??? |
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It
was earlier in June this year at a regional meet in Italy when
news first broke that Luca D'Alisera had landed the
first triple axel in history in a competition, then it was at
the Italian Championships last month when both Luca
Lallai and D'Alisera were doing them in warm up
for the event. And finally, it was when FIHP released video
footage of D'Alisera making his jump
perfectly in the championship that the rest of the world
was left breathless. But wait... me suspects there's more
going on around the globe!! Could there be more individuals
working on the item that has everyone talking? Now that D'Alisera
has opened the gateway, I tend to think the bulls will start
running and we will be in for an explosion of a new technical
high! Just lets wait and see in Wuppertal and find out exactly
who is.. and isn't! |
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Luca
D'Alisera |
Men
in action: Both armed with a triple axel.. |
Luca
Lallai |
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| Aug.31/02
Venerucci
tradition continues... 9.9 for his daughter!! |
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Like
Father like daughter.. Patrick
Venerucci has been World Champion in Pairs over the
last decade scoring 10.0 on numerous occasions with partner Beatrice
Polazzi Rossi, and it looks like the tradition will
continue. Sara and partner, Matteo Guarise
compete in Cadet Pairs and at this weeks European
Championships they took out the title in spectacular style
with scores as high as 9.9!!! Sara has also been taking
the freeskating world by storm (like most Italians do!) and winning
competitions all year round. No doubt, it will only be a
matter of years before they take the world crown.. |
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| Aug.30/02
Complete
up to date Athlete listing for Wuppertal 2002 |
| The
Official listings from CIPA have been released and are up to date.
They can now be found on our special 2002 Worlds section. Please
note that there may be additions to any event up until registration
day. Argentina is not included in any of the listings, so for one,
they may be a late nomination for starters. Things are looking good
though.. See here |
| Aug.29/02
Crisis in
Argentina may prevent a Team in Wuppertal.. |
 The
critical financial status of Argentina at the moment has
forced the Arg.$ to an all time low causing great concern for
skaters in the National Team for Argentina as to whether or not they
can actually go to the World meet. Skaters have already indicated
that they couldn't possibly go to Germany without the assistance of
the Federation and are in desperate need of such support. It would
be a great shame for the sport and for the athletes in Argentina.
Financial strains are felt throughout the country, not only in
roller sports. We can only hope that support comes through and the
athletes are able to attend.. Pictured: Daniel
Arriola - 2001 World No.3 Mens FS |
| Aug.29/02
Nationals
in Argentina... |
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| The
National championships of Argentina were held last week
and produced some very interesting and fantastic
performances. Special thanks to Daniela
Rhodas for sending them in.. |
Senior
Ladies Figures: Pogliano
Carolina, Carinelli Lorena, Mandrini Erika
Senior
Ladies Freeskating: Forneri
Rita, Rodas,M.Daniela, Vaudagna,Gabriela
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Senior
Mens Figures: De
Mattia,Luis, Segovia Jordan, Sisterna Flavio
Senior Mens Freeskating: Arriola,Daniel,
Segovia Jordan, Morales Ignacio
Senior Dance: Demata
Enrique & Del Grosso Romina, Portale Josè &
Brutman Laura, Voot Pablo & Vera Noelia
Senior Pair: Fissolo
Flavio & Mugica Gabriela |
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| Aug.28/02
Italy in
on the Inline action in Wuppertal! |
 It
has been confirmed that Italy will send FOUR athletes to the World
Inline Championships in Wuppertal: Anna Iannucci,
(pictured left) Silvia Marangoni
| Ivan Cruciani, Ivan Baldaci. Not alot of information has been
available as to who is competing from each Nation as yet. We can
also confirm that only two athletes from the US will compete in both
Mens and Ladies singles inline. More news soon.. Other athletes from
Belgium, Australia, USA, Netherlands and Taiwan will also compete. See
here for the complete
Italian Team, courtesy FIHP |
| Aug.27/02
Team
Mexico growing bigger every year.. |
 Mexico
will be sending it's biggest team yet to this year's World
Championships in Wuppertal. Trainer, Tamara Campos, tells me that
Mexico's team will include skaters competing in both Figures
and Freeskating in the Junior Championships and they will
also be sending a Precision team for the very first time.
This will also be the first time a Precision team has been sent to
worlds from outside of the US, Oceania & Europe. |
| Aug.27/02
Taipei
turn out in fine form.. |
 When
more than 150skaters get together and try to put on one show, it
certainly can become quite a task, but in Taipei they certainly seem
to manage really well and all in the matter of about one months
preparation! The 90min show on Saturday in Taipei proved more than
popular with the media and the public. More than 4,000 spectators
through the door with only standing room after 7.30pm. Taipei's top
skaters did some great exhibitions and club skaters did many
entertaining group numbers. It was great fun and I really enjoyed
being there. More news and pictures as soon as I get them.. See here
for last years show spectacular. |
| Aug.27/02
Young guns
out in force in Europe.. |
 The
top Cadet & Youth athletes are gathering in Scanno, Italy,
for the 2002 European Championships. Skaters from all over Europe
including, Portugal, Italy, Germany, Great Brittain, Spain &
Slovenia will contest over the next few days.. Top favourite Roberto
Riva, Italy, will again compete in the Youth Mens divsion in a
lead up to his world debut in Wuppertal. Last year, Riva, won
the Youth event hands down with as little as two perfect scores of
10.0 for his long program. A full listing of competitors and events
can now be viewed at FIHP. Good luck to all.. See
here
for complete athlete listing. |
| Aug.22/02
Show time
in Taipei. again in 2002.. |
 It
was August last year when I jetted off to China to skate in their
Annual show held in Central Taipei. Over 150 skaters join together
to put on a grand show attracting around 5.000 spectators (as you
can see in the audience left).
Now, I'm happy to be have been invited again and I will be
leaving for China in a few hours to perform on Saturday 24th
August in the show, and on Inline's, marking my first
international performance on them!. I'm really looking forward to
meeting up with all the lovely people I met last year and the good
friends I have known for since back as far as 1994. See here
for last years show spectacular. |
| Aug.20/02
Worlds are
only a breath away now.. |
 The
World
Championships in Wuppertal are only just around the corner!!
Yes, in fact 32 days to go! Things are looking good here and I cant
wait to see everyone again this year! Don't forget, to those who
wont be attending the meet, to keep up to date with the
championships on our very special live edition of Wuppertal here at
rollerboy: | 2002 Worlds |
| Aug.18/02
Bryan
Kuhn, USA skater & wrestling.. perfect combination! |
| Bryan
Kuhn, USA, will be making his second consecutive appearance at a
World Figure Skating Championships, but this time Kuhn will be going
to Wuppertal, Germany, as
the Junior World Class Men's Freestyle champion. Kuhn, 16, of
Erie, Pa., who competed as an alternate at last year's Junior World
Class Championships in Florence, Italy, placed eighth overall. Third
at nationals in 2001, Kuhn was named to junior Team USA when Brandon
Huedepohl elected not to travel to Italy following the attacks
in New York City and Washington, D.C... "My
coach, Darlene Waters, is great with picking out the
choreography," said Kuhn. Waters had a hand in two gold
medal performances Thursday evening. Prior to the junior world class
men taking the floor, Lindsay Mann, 16, of South Lyon, Mich.,
won the Junior World Class Women's Freestyle championship. "Our
coach works hard with all her skaters and it shows at
nationals," said Kuhn.
Read the full story here at journalstar.com
Best of Luck to Bryan & Lindsay in Germany.. |
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| Aug.17/02
2002
French Nationals...
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  The
gorgeous French skaters have been out in Action in the town of
Britany (pictured left). The National meet was held this week and we
have results from the Senior events for freeskating.
Senior Ladies: 1. Laura
Bourguignon, 2. Nicole Muller, 3. Demarquet Sterell.
Senior Men: 1. Eric Traonouez (pictured right), 2.
Guillaume Wattre, 3. Mattieu Villeneuve. |
| Aug.15/02
2002
Australian Team to Wuppertal, Germany all online.. |
 The
2002 Australian Team has
just been profiled and added to the all new 2002 Worlds section of
this site. Each skater has an individual profile, images and also an
email address so that you can send them a 'Hero Email' to show your
support. Its also a way of promoting our athletes and giving them
the recognition they deserve. You can visit the 2002 Team profiles
here: Junior | Senior
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| Aug.14/02
2002
U.S Nationals: J|O.. |
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U.S
Nationals aren't quite over yet.. The Junior Olympic events are
still on. I dont know alot about this portion of the championships,
but there are still events results posted daily..
If any skaters from the
US would like to submit images or news, PLEASE do so.. here. For results to date
at the championships, visit US Roller Sports here. |
| 2002
U.S Nationals: FINALS
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That's
it.. The U.S Nationals have finished and the results are just in!
Joshua Rhoads has won World Class Mens and the big surprise return
is from Henry Elliot, who hasn't been seen at Worlds since 1997 with
an impressive showing. David Jacques took the bronze and will be
competing in combined for USA. No surprises in the ladies, current
world champion, Heather Mulkey takes out the women's with
Autumn
Kuwahara in 2nd and Abigail Burris in 3rd. Adam White and Melissa
Quinn won the dance and California's Billy Crowder and Candice
Heiden took out a consecutive win in the pairs, with Michael Schauf
and Danielle Dickey (former Junior world champs in 1999) in 3rd. Be
sure to visit journalstar.com
for a round of the meet including images and all results. If any skaters from the
US would like to submit images or news, PLEASE do so.. here. For results to date
at the championships, visit US Roller Sports here.
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| These
championship images are courtesy of Alisha & a very
special thankyou to you!! |
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