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***Outdoor Speed Skating Practices 2008***

Monday

 Monday Night Beginner's Pace Line Is Back - Central Park, Meeting time 7:00 PM, Speedskaters' Curb

Join us on Monday nights at the Speedskater's Curb (at the top of the hill on the Central Park loop opposite Tavern on the Green) at 7:00 PM. We will leave to skate the first loop at around 7:15 PM

Jair Valencia, a long time CanarIam/Empire Speed Team Member and a recognized skater with tons of training experience in skates as well as an extensive background on the bike, will lead the sessions. (Not to worry, these practices are focused on the beginner skater.)

The session will involve a small technical lesson with a different point of emphasis each week, followed by a group paceline skate around the loop, where we all stay together and concentrate on improving our technique so we can all skate faster, with less effort. All skill levels are welcome, speedskates are NOT required (but helmets and wrist guards are).

For the speedier types, this is a Monday Recovery pace, Miguel Patino a long time Empire Speed Pro Master, with tons of racing experience, will lead and coach the faster group, we usually do two or three more laps after the first one where we tend to open it up a bit more. please check on the Forum for updates on practices

Hope to see you there next Monday Night!

Wednesday

 Wednesday Night Workout Intermediate to Advanced Skaters - Central Park, 7:00 PM, Speedskater's Curb
Wednesday Night Fast Speed Workout -

Join us on Wednesday nights at the Speedskater's Curb (at the top of the hill on the Central Park loop opposite Tavern on the Green) at 7:00 PM. FOR MARATHON TRAINING, The first lap will be slower to allow newer people to hang in the pack (please remember that Wednesday practices are better fitted for more advanced skaters), we will pay close attention to everyone's technique, Double Push and much more! We will leave to skate the first loop at around 7:15PM

helmets and wrist guards are required. We usually do a total of four laps, to get more comfortable skating the marathon distance. Francisco Ramirez will be our coach, please check on the Forum for updates on practices

Saturday

 Saturday Morning "Speed" Workout - New Jersey's Tamaques Park

Join us Saturday mornings at the New Jersey's Tamaques park (K2/Empire Team Members Only) at 10:00 AM. For Sprint training, The first 15 minutes will be slow for everyone to hang in the pack and warm up, we will pay close attention to everyone's technique, Double Push and more! Please make sure you read the Board for more info.

Again, all skill levels are welcome, speedskates are NOT required (but helmets and wrist guards are). this practice usually takes about 2 1/2 hours, this workout is perfect for anyone trying to get faster on their skates. This practice will be coached by Francisco Ramirez please check on the Forum for Updates and to make sure that this practice is on (especially if it is your first time out for this practice!)



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NYC SK8 FORUM

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Our Sponsors for the 2008 Season
   

Empire Speed is excited to announce that CanarIam.net , Rudy Project USA , Bones Bearings & Gyro Wheels have agreed to sponsor our team for the 2008 racing season!!!

K2 Skates Announced they will be the presenting sponsor of The NYC Skate Marathon & 100K championships for 2008!!! PLEASE SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS! for more info on The NYC Skate Marathon, Log on: NYC Skate Marathon
For our Indoor Skating Team please go to: Excel Speed Team
* NEW * VIDEO OF THE WEEK

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Upcoming Races 2008

Sunday 03.16.08

Excel Speed league Meet Hackettstown, NJ. - For more infoClick Here!

Sunday 04.13.08

Mays Landing League meet - For more infoClick Here!

Saturday 09.27.08

17th NYC Skate Marathon & 100K CHampionships - Registration now open - For more info go to:www.skatemarathon.com
Rest In Peace Dear Friend Robin Osorio
 

We mourn the loss of our dear friend and Empire Speed Member, Robin Osorio (pictured above pulling in one of the Empire Race Series in Grant's Tomb in 2004) Robin Passed away Friday February 29th. our thoughts and prayers are with his family in Colombia

 


Empire Speed Results from Eastern Indoor Regionals July/2007


Empire Results

 For full results-Click Here-
Classic 2 Mix: 1st: Carole Olinger & Francisco Ramirez * New Record (3:23.29) *
Senior 2 Ladies: 2nd: Nicole Bischoff & Alexandra Veljkovic
Classic 2 Men: 1st: Ben Turner & Francisco Ramirez
Senior 4 Ladies: 3rd:Nicole - Carole - Ali - Jennifer

Std. Classic Men: 1st Overall: Francisco Ramirez * New 1000M Record (1:39.19)* * New 2000M Record (3:26.03)*
Std. Master Ladies: 1st Overall: Carole Olinger * New 700M Record (1:15.94)*
Std. Junior Ladies: 1st: Alexandra Veljkovic - 4th: Nicole Bischoff
Jo. Sophomore Ladies: 2nd: Jennifer Ibarra * New 500M Record (52:65) *
Jo. Master Men: 1st: Ben Turner * New 500M Record (52:84) *
Jo. Elementary Girls: 4th: Jordyn Olinger
Jo. Master Ladies: 3rd:Kathryn Bischoff
For more photos by Francisco Ramirez -CLICK HERE-


Empire Speed Team Race Results Saturday 06.23.07


Pictures Above: Francisco Ramirez pulls the hill - Nicole Bischoff in front mid race
Pictures Bellow: Oliver Martinez mid race - Peter Moynihan pulling the pro master men.



Empire Results

 For full results-Click Here-
Pro Veteran Men:4th: Robert Blinken Jr. - 5th: Max Ivenitsky
7th: Peter Moynihan
Pro Elite Men: 4th: Francisco Ramirez - 6th: Luis Moreno
7th: Herb Harbison Jr. - 8th: Aaron Kincaid - 15th: Tyler Ricardi
Pro Elite Women:4th:Marcia Woodfield - 5th: Nicole Bischoff
6th: Melisa Escobar
Pro Junior Girls: 2th: Jennifer Ibarra - 7th: Alexandra Veljkovic
Advanced Veteran Men:1st: Kenneth Roberts
For more photos by Francisco Ramirez & Nicole Bischoff -CLICK HERE-
For More Info On The Series -Series Web Site-
* NEW **Race Videos*

Race Videos

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CONTACT & SPONSORSHIP INFORMATION
If you have additional questions,or if you or your company would like to sponsor our team please contact:

Francisco Ramirez admin@excelsk8.com (201) 970- 8321  


EQUIPMENT DISCOUNT
If you want to order equipment at team disount prices please contact:

Equipment Discount Department K2/empire-team Discount  


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