Congratulations to skaters Jim McKee and Kimon Papahadjopoulos for their fine finishes at the North Shore Inline Marathon in Duluth Michigan. Note the times – photo finish!
Another Champion
First Race of 2016 -2017 Season – Halloween
NCSA will host the first race of the 2016-2017 season, the Halloween Race, on
October 22, 2016, From 5:30pm – 7pm at the Oakland Ice Center.
This is a USS Sanctioned race. USS membership is required.
Helmets, long sleeves and gloves required. Blade radius will be checked.
Entry Fees = $40 after October 19, 2016 a $10 late fee applies.
Cancellation San Jose – Sept 4, 2016
The San Jose speed session cancelled on Sept 4, go out and enjoy the sunshine!!
Race Dates Posted
2016-2017 Race dates have been posted.. Check here for more information: Racing
2016 Oakland Ice Subscriptions due soon
We have completed the first year of the Oakland Ice subscription plan.
The first year was successful and we will enter the 2016-2017 season financially healthy.
Speedskating is an Olympic sport. As a result, the sport’s popularity is tied to the Olympic four year cycle. Since NCSA’s inception, we have gone through 7 Olympic cycles. In all cases, the third year of the cycle is the hardest on most groups. We are entering the third and most difficult year of the Winter Olympics cycle.
Please check out the subscription page: Oakland Ice Subscription Form
2016 Long Track Master’s Camp
Utah Olympic Oval
Oct 26-30, 2016.
Application: 2016 Longtrack Masters Camp
Register Here: Register for Master’s Camp
Space will be limited and the camp will likely fill quickly.
Speed sessions Aug 20 and 21 2016
Saturday 8/20/16 –
emphasis on left foot glide and body position at corner entry
skating wide off the track – 3 groups – medium pace – glide on left foot- 1 or 2 crossovers after 5th block – 3 laps each x 3 sets
A/B groups together – B group to lead for 9, then exit, A group continue for 9; C group 7 laps (technical drills) 2 sets
A – 1000; B 1000; C-500 2 sets
Relay
Sunday 8/21/16
15 lap warm-up – track set wide
3 groups – skaters skate outside blocks #1-3; blocks 4 and 5 removed, skaters skate inside blocks #6-7; 3 laps each x 4
A – 5 laps; B – 5 laps; A – 5 laps; B – 5 laps; C – 2 min 5 sets
Relays
Good Luck John!!
Good luck John at the Long Track Desert Classic this weekend!!
2016 Desert Classic Short Track
Congratulations to the NCSA competitors at the 2016 Desert Classic
Open B –
- George Yang – 4th overall
- Alex Yang – 7th overall
- Jason Wong – 9th overall
Combined A Mixed –
- Abby Sorenson – 7th overall
Combined B Mixed –
- Robert Yang – 5th overall
- Buwei He – 10th overall
For more results: 2016 Desert Classic