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Inline
Plus is enjoying its run on C31 with only three episodes to go. This
week we explore FREE SKATING with two of Australia's top free
skaters - Nathan Csizmadia and Purdy Rawlinson. They
take us into their world of freeskating alongside some youngsters Brooke
& Charlie who are striving in the same area of excellence. Tune in Thursday at
9.30pm on C31. (featured above video) Also includes top skaters
like:
Deborah
Sbei, Marco Santucci, Amanda Bryant, Frédéric Garcia, Andrea Poli
& more..
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June
29 State
championships - Victoria |
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The Victorian
championships are underway as we speak and the opening ceremony
was a great success last night with a big turnout. Awards were
presented in various categories as well as a minutes silence and
special dedication to the recently deceased, and dedicated skating
volunteer and father, Theo Tatton. International and interstate
judges are working alongside our local judges with a pool of talent
performing. There were a few highlights to kick off the event with 'Extreme'
and 'Pacemakers' Precision, Erin Simpson's 'wow'
Inline creative dance. Nathan Csizmadia's big jumps were a
crowd favorite in the Junior event alongside Stephanie Campbell.
Purdy Rawlinson lead the Senior ladies short program with a
great skate and big smile to finish, with interstate guest Lauren
McManus. The two day event will conclude late this afternoon at
the Dandenong Netball Stadium. Full results posted soon. More info [here]
RESULTS
IN FULL [here]
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June
17 Inline
Plus TV heads to Brisbane.. |
Update:
This weeks episode (Melb) will feature the Nationals/Social
skate 2007!! Includes guests including: Paul Iriving, Esther
Ambrus, Bec Stubbs, Steph Pond, Kevin Cheng and more (above)...
INLINE PLUS TV
is up and running in Melbourne, Geelong and Adelaide, and will
Premiere Friday July 4 on Brisbane 31 at 3.30pm with
repeats at 1pm Saturday's and Tuesday's at 6.30am. View episodes in
full online at the C31 site [here]..
More info [Inline
Plus] [C31]
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June
14/08 Tanja
Romano to receive top sporting honor.. |
 Tanja
Romano will has been chosen among a distinguished
list of elite athletes in Italy for the first edition of the 'Premio
Casinò Saint Vincent per lo Sport' on Monday 16th June at 9pm
at the Palais Saint-Vincent, where the 'Grolle d'Or' will be
awarded to the more deserving and representative athletes of Italian
sport. The prize jury, has awarded Tanja the award for non-olympic
sports. This award is absolutely deserving and it is recognition
like this that allows are athletes and sport to grow.. Read full
story here courtesy FIHP [here].
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June
14/08 Tamara
online.. |
 Tamara
Alvarez has launched her very own site promoting her coaching
talents and skaters in Argentina. Tamara is famous for her brilliant
work with Daniel Arriola and also Naomi Coronel, Carlos
Urquia, and will also feature in the yet to be released 'Jesus
Cant Skate'.. Visit Tamara online [here]
Updated:
Another
new site added to the growing number appearing online by coaches, is
a site by one of Italy's finest coaches Sara Locandro. Visit
[here] Its
great to see more sites like this appearing.
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June
12/08 Sabatino
leads Olympic push for our sport... |
 Recently
in Athens Greece, ROLLER SKATING was selected among SIX
SPORTS to be VOTED upon in September 2009 at a meeting in Hanau
Germany, where one discipline will be chosen and included in the
2016 OLYMPIC GAMES!! Sabatino Aracu (FIRS President) has been
in attendance at the meetings among other high profile Olympic officials
holding the flag for our sport. Read story in full, by Sabatino here.
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June
09/08 Choreographers
in the UK.. |
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This
is a call out to any UK based choreographers who have, or are
working with skaters. More info about the project upon contact.
Please email me [here]
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June
01/08 Former
Australian champion skater dies.. |
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It
is with sadness I bring news of the passing of Jason Muscroft, who
was an Australian team representative in the last 80's, early 90's
for figures and he also won several national titles for dance. Jason
made numerous friends around the world and spent many years living
in the US and was also married to Melissa Abel. Deepest
sympathies to his family and friends. The funeral will be held on
Friday. Details available asap.
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June
01/08 European
Show Group & Precision championship - SPECTACULAR |
 The
European Show & Precision championship held in Hanau
earlier this year proved to be nothing less than SPECTACULAR,
judging by the wonderful imagery of Raniero Corbelletti (above).
Videos can also be found on youtube. Show Groups and
Precision continue to play an important role in our sport,
generating huge numbers in participation and interest. Great to see
this.. Love it.
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May
28/08 Inline
Plus TV to PREMIERE June 5 |
 This
show has been in the making for almost two years now with a launch
date finally secured so tune in on Thursday June 5 at 9.30pm on
Channel 31
(Adelaide starts June 18)
for the first INLINE PLUS TV show,
presented by John Powell. Each episode will include all
different skate sports and better still, ARTISTIC SKATING will be
FEATURED!! As host of the 'ROLABOi' segment, I'm really excited to
bring you six exciting 'skate stories' that were really fun to make
and will be a HUGE promotion for our sport, not only in Australia,
but the world over with access to youtube! The very first story
featured will be 'LAURA'S LOVE SKATE'.. Tune in and enjoy..
Thanks to all the skaters who participated in the stories.. See the
exclusive highlights
PREVIEW [here]
.. or visit the official Inline Plus site [here]
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May
28/08 RIVA
spectacular.. |
  Roberto
Riva will star in the show spectacular 'La Regina Pirata',
staged in Monza Italy on June 7 at 4.30pm and also 9.00pm performing
to a selection of music from the Pirate Queen, Miss Saigon and other
broadway classics.. Special guests will include dance world
champions Emanuela & Marco Boranti, along with the Astro
Skating team who placed 3rd at the European championship in
Hanau this year. View more [here]
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May
28/08 Matteo
out of action... |
 Its
the sidelines for current world no.2 pairs champion Matteo
Guarise (partnered by Sara Venerucci) who has had to miss
the regional championship due to a fracture of his right ankle that
apparently only happened days before the important event. Reported
on 'skating idea' Guarise has said 'rehabilitation
therapies are underway and will speed up the recovery' and he is
'due back on skates in early June'. Matteo also took the opportunity
to thank all of his friends in skating who sent so many good wishes
in support. Get well Matteo and we hope to see you in form again in
Taipei.. (courtesy skating.idea.com)
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May
25/08 German
cup results.. |
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UPDATED:
Results
from the German Cup are now available. Congratulations to
Australia's Stephanie Campbell for winning the bronze in the
Junior ladies figure event. Marcel Sturmer (first time at the
German Cup) stamped his name all over the men's singles and won,
while Alba Perez proved she is back in fine form winning the
singles and combined event. All results in full courtesy of driv-rollkunstlauf.de
[here]
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May
20/08 Medal
delight.. |
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This
little clip has appeared on the Gazettelive.co.uk site: Ellie
Cotton and Amy Berryman finished second and third
respectively at the British Championship Artistic Roller Skating
event in Leicester.. Watch video [here]
and read article [here]
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May
17/08 2008
Worlds web site... |
 A
new site for the 2008 Worlds in Taipei is starting to
develop. Information already there advises that the skating floor
will only be 40 x 30m, which is incredibly short considering the min
length for the CIPA ruling is 50ms in length. The way it seems at
the moment, the size is more like a square. A little disappointing
considering everyone looks forward to getting on a big floor at the
world meet, but in the past years we've been let down many times
with sizing. There is other info on this site too for Hotels, so get
in fast. [view
here]
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May
10/08 Skating
goes Totally Wild.. |
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Australia,
be sure to turn in to Channel 10 on Wednesday, May 14, 'Totally
Wild' will be screening the story they shot at the 2007
Worlds on the Gold Coast, featuring local skater Stephanie
Campbell (3rd Jun Ladies comb).
UPDATED:
See video above and you might just be in it! There are many skaters
from worlds featured!!
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Jan
29/08 |
 If
being on the side of a bus wasn't enough, Marcel Stürmer has
literally hit the road with his all out National tour. He is one
busy skater, continually promoting the sport in his home country.
The show, produced by the bi-Pan American champion Stürmer and
sponsors (Datelli, Banrisul Bank, Rye Skates) to celebrate
their 10 years of the Brazilian National Team, promising the
presentation will be a "mega-production". News [here]
UPDATE:
TV news clip
[here]
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May
10/08 Brazil
Nationals.. |
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Nationals
are already in the complete in Brazil. Be sure to check out
some of the great skating online and results here
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Apr
24/08 Oceania
results.. |
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Here
is a rough print out of results from the OCEANIA
championships in NZ, taken from the facebook page run by Nige for
those who are not yet using facebook (shame on you!)... Anyway, here
are a few days of results [here]
Sorry
placing does not appear next to skater name.. Of course there is
nothing on the official sites!!!
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Apr
22/08 Matteo
& Sarah receive standing ovation in front of 5.5million
viewers. |
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Italian
stars Sarah Venerucci & Matteo Guarise performed on live
television (Rai Uno) in Italy this month to a massive audience of
5.5million viewers. See the performance [here]
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Apr
21/08 Skating
on 'It Takes Two' with Dannii Minogue.. |
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The
fabulous Dannii
Minogue will be performing exclusively on the hit show 'IT
TAKES TWO' on Tues 22nd April on Ch7 at 7.30pm, along with four
skaters (Mark Dobson, Katie Deeker, Danielle Bishop
and I) making it an all out disco affair on wheels. More skating on
National TV - that can only be good!! (updated:
see above video)
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Apr
21/08 Oceania
Championships underway.. |
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Members
of the Australian Oceania team have traveled to NZ to competed in
the week long competition and results and info is being posted on
Facebook by team manager Nigel Foster. You can become a 'fan' of the
Oz Team on Facebook by visiting here or searching for 'Oz Art Tm Mgrs'.
Tammy Bryant has taken up the role of team coach! Good luck team Oz.
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Apr
20/08 Ovation
for Venerucci & Guarise.. |
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(see
video above) Roller skating is continuing to pop up in the media,
this time in front of 5.5million viewers as Sarah Venerucci and
Matteo Guarise perform alongside Andrea Faustini on
Rai Uno TV. Amazing exposure indeed and a fantastic
performance..
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Apr
10/08 Bora
- a 'Jolly' celebration.. |
 Jolly
Trieste skating club in Italy will celebrate the legend of wind BORA,
with a show directed by Mario & Elvia Vitta and
choreographed by Sandro Guerra. At the same time, it
celebrates the club's 35th Anniversary. This spectacular piece will
be on show this weekend, April 11, 12 & 13. The amazing cast
includes:
Patrick Venerucci, Tanja Romano, Sarah Venerucci, Matteo
Guarise, Gaia Grandi & Giovanni Dallarda, Laura Marzocchini
& Enrico Fabbri, Francesca Colombo, Francesca Roncelli and
of course, the Jolly skaters. Don't
miss it if you are around town!
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Apr
06/08 Trofeo
Noain - roller skating's premiere event |
 The
top guns of the sport have gathered (by invitation) in Spain for the
Trofeo Noain and wow, what a line up; in the men's: Riva, Arriola,
Sturmer, Gasset, Tocco, Trilla, Molins, to name a few. In the
women's: Baldisser, Mlinaric, Vanzulli, Roncelli and Andrade.
A highlight is the veteran event with D'Alisera going up
against Magalhaes, Iannucci, Morello and Rodriguez. The
event takes place this weekend and results should be available soon.
Check out the full line up and details at Skatingidea.com [here]
Official site [here]
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Mar
27/08 Hahn
Super Dry - not so super with Skaters!! |
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Well
many would think a TV commercial with skating in it would be a good
promo for the sport - even if it is meant to be 'funny'.. Seems not!
As you know (above video) I skated in the new ad for Hahn Super Dry
beer.. but I've received so many complaints from 'inline skaters'
and the like in response to the ad and they have directed their
'anger' at the Brewing company.. Well, I'd like to think there'd be
a few people out there who would take a few seconds to write also
and say they thought the inclusion of skating in their commercial
was a good thing! This way, we might see some more skating in
promotions in the future! If you're up to the challenge, please feel
free to visit here and drop them some good vibes!! [feedback]
(be sure to mention 'Hahn man blading'.. Visit here to read more
complaints on the inline skating forum.. [here]
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Mar
16/08 Donora
Invitational results. |
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Results
from the 22nd Donora Invitational meet in the US are now available
online after the weekend competition.
Congratulations to Shauna McCullough who won both the Jun
WC ladies FS and Int Inline ladies FS. View [here]
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Feb
22/08 Zanforlin-Degli
Esposti take the ice by storm... |
 Check
out the video of the week - former world roller pairs champions (Zanforlin-Degli
Esposti) compete at the recent European Ice championships
performing their roller program we know so very well. Only one year
after they made the transition to ice, they are not top 10 in
Europe. Next stop - the Olympic Games no doubt.. Good luck to them,
its fantastic. I got shivers watching them, knowing how hard they
have worked on roller and to be strong enough to make the move, its
wonderful to see this happen. Read an article that recently
featured at 'ART ON ICE' where they both talk about making the
transition to ICE from Roller.. Very interesting [here]
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Feb
12/08 |
 The
German Cup - one of the most prestigious International
competitions in Europe is upon again. To be held in Freiburg from
May 21-24, in Freiburg/Germany Schwarzwaldstraße
181 (Schauenberghalle) the
international events include senior, junior, youth and cadet
competitions for single skaters (figures and free). View all
requirements and hotel/competition/contact info [here]
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Feb
07/08 |
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The 11°
International Trophy of Artistic Skating (Memorial
Giuseppe Filippini) will take place in Misano Adriatico
(Italy) from 8th June 2008 to 14th June 2008. Last Year skaters from
Italy, Great Britain, France, Israel, Portugal, Germany and Slovenia
( 400 skaters in single and 50 Dance Couple) were in Misano for the
open and friendly competition. I can assure you its a great
competition, Kristen Slade and I both attended in 2005 and it was
fantastic, more so - Misano is beautiful. Lots and lots of skaters,
a great competition atmosphere and a very high standard. Worth
considering. More info [here]
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Feb
05/08 |
 It
doesn't take long for news to spread, certainly not in this case!. After fifteen years at Rollerama I decided I was up for a change and
well, here we are and a move to the Dandenong Skate Centre
has taken place. All the local newspapers have covered this story
and it will be seen in The Leader, The Star and
also The Journal. Both links are here to read articles
in full [The
Leader] - [The
Journal] - [The
Star News]
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Jan
29/08 |
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Brazilian
skate manufacturer's - RYE SKATES have taken a bold approach
to their newest ad campaign across Brazil to promote their new
product range of skates. The face of the campaign will be the
current world no.4 and two time Pan American Champion, Marcel
Sturmer, who is no stranger to celebrity in his country. Sturmer
has enjoyed a huge status in Brazil after winning the Pan Am Games,
with corporate sponsors, fashion company sponsors, tours and of
course now, the face of RYE. Sturmer appears regularly as a guest on
television prime time shows, supports charity events, among other
commitments. The campaign will commence this month.
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Jan
23/08 |
 Roller
Derby is back and making a huge impact on women in sport in
Australia as teams are being formed around the country. On Feb 24th
at the Adelaide show grounds, Melbourne takes on Adelaide (excited
already?) in the first SKATE OF ORIGIN, described as an 'All
Girl flat track ROLLER-RIOT'. Tickets available through venuetix.com.au
with live music by Angelik...
Now this is what I call a skate event! Check it out! Slick
marketing, cool venue, fully licensed, live music and kick ass
artwork! Love it! Go girls.. Check out this video on news.com.au
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Jan
23/08 |
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A
recent mail out for all advising notification of the 2008 Nationals.
Download for dates/venues etc [here]
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Jan
19/08 |
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Recently
in the fashion capital of the world - Milan, Italy - the
internationally renowned house of style BYBLOS premiered their new
seventies inspired range (see slide show above). To highlight the
parade, special guests included Roberto Riva, Paolo
Fois, Piettro Mazzetti and Angelo Annese, who opened the
show with some spectacular skating on the retro catwalk, sampling the Italian sport that became a cult in the
seventies. Previously we had only seen Romano and D'Alisera
on the catwalks for the exclusive parade of Lebanese designer
Abed Mahfouz. Watch the parade and see Riva like you've
never seen him before showcasing his amazing talent as a diverse
ahlete. [
