Speed-heros und Rennerfolge

Indonesian Standings.

Some Interesting standings with Oceania Junior Boys & Mens T/T.

300 T/T Track ( 48 Starters ) 1st Causil 24.314, 10th Lo 25.014, 20th Van den Berge 25.469.

8th – 24.760 Dobbin N. N.
29th -26.100 Finster Australia.
32nd – 26.232 Nalder N.Z.
33rd – 26.371 Johanus Wihardja Indonesia
34th – 26.526 Moedjiono Indonesia.

200 T/T Road ( 45 Starters ) 1st Munoz 16.266, 10th Martinez 16.770, 20th Xin He 17.175.

23rd – 17.278 Moedjiono Indonesia
24th – 17.361 Johanus Wihardja Indonesia
28th – 17.495 Nalder N.Z.
29th – 17.534 Finster Australoia
35th – 18.131 Evans Australia
45th – Kalon ( Strained Muscle )

JUNIOR MENS TRACK

300 T/T track (38 Starters ) 1st Bong 24.955, 10th Proovost 25.608, 20th Chung 26.145.

26th – 26.517 Steavanus Wihardja Indonesia.
28th – 26.593 Hughes. N.Z.
32nd – 27.101 Kelly Australia
34th – 27.575 Rosa Indonesia.
36th – 27.969 Walker Australia.

500 Meters ( 40 starters )

17th Wihardja Indonesia.
29th Walker Australia.
32nd Hughes N.Z.
33rd Rosa Indonesia.
34th Kelly Australia.
38th Whyte N.Z.

1,000 meters ( 44 Starters )

18th Hughes N.Z.
22nd Andrianto Indonesia.
30th Whyte N.Z.
35th Wihardja
37th Capponi Australia

10,000 points ( 43 starters )

27th Jones N.Z.
29th Rosa Indonesia
32nd Andrianto Indonesia
33rd Walker Australia.
35th Whyte N.Z.
40th Capponi Australia.

15,000 Elimination ( 45 Starters )

31st Hughes N.Z.
33st Capponi Australia
34th Whyte N.Z.

Andrianto & Rosa Indonesia Finished somewhere between 28th & 32nd, but left off results, CIC to rectify them.

Bill

JUNIOR MENS ROAD

Junior Men 200 T/T (36 Starters ) 1st Silva 16.433, 10th Coronada 17.411, 20th Wihardja 17.633.

20th – 17.633 Steavanus Wihardja Indonesia.
27th – 18.076 Rosa Indonesia
29th – 18.172 Kelly Australia
31st – 18.396 Walker Australia.

500 meters.( 40 starters )

13th Wihardja Indonesia
15th Walker Australia
22nd Rosa Indonesia.
25th Hughes N.Z.
29th Kelly Australia.
38th Whyte N.Z.

10,000 Points ( 43 Starters )

19th Jones N.Z.
20th Capponi Australia
23rd Andrianto Indonesia
38th Hughes N.Z.
40th Rosa Indonesia.

20,000 Elimination (47 Starters )

26th Capponi Australia.
31st Andrianto Indonesia.
32nd Jones N.Z.
33rd Walker Australia.
36th Wihardja Indonesia.
37th Whyte N.Z.

Indonesia Asian Comparisons.

Apart from The Juniors Johanus Wihardja & Allan Moedjiono featured in the middle of the mens group in the 200 T/T road,

In there first ever serious attack on the World championships with 3 Junior Men & Women & 5 Senior Men & Women Indonesia sent 16 of the 26 members in the Squad from which the SEA (South East Asian ) Games team will be selected for the Games in Palembang Indonesia commencing the 11th November.

The other 10 members of the squad will compete in the WIC in Haining China, 5th October, along with ISA Workshop & races on the 6th & 7th of October, followed by pre SEA games competion in Kiang Stadium in Kuala Lumpa Malaysia against 12 N.Z. skaters & other South East Asian skaters. These skaters will gain valuable experience & will compete on the 15th & 16th October against N.Z. skaters, hopefully on the new games cources a 200 meter Bank Track & 400 meter road cource in Palembang, for a final selection trial.

I have always had the feeling that Indonesia with so many sililarities to Colombia, had the potential in the future to develope into a new world Speedskating Superpower, has proven to be more than a pipe dream.

3 Junior men having their first outing at the World champs proved that Indonesia could walk the talk, with the initial results mixed up & Indonesia left completely off, it was not easy to get a full handle on just where thr team stood.

But take out the two Asian Superpowers who were number 2 & 3 to the Akk Conqueering Colombians, in the very competitive Junior Boys grade, Indonesia beat all the other Asian countries, plus their Oceania neighbours, a very impressive first up showing of Indonesian Juniors at the World championships. The recently held belief that China was in the Big 3 in Asian speed skating could be short lived, if Indonesia continues to get Government support..

With no proper facilities to train on pre Worlds & the team arriving after 24 hours travel only 3 hours before racing started & no track practice whatsoever, its a top performance.

For the record Junior Mens Track & Road, Indonesia & Asia countries & Oceania Neighbours

263 pts Indonesia.

246 pts China.

226 pts Iran.

225 pts India.

195 pts New Zealand.

178 pts Australia

163 pts Japan.

Pakistan.

The position of Iran & India could possibly change, once the Indonesian results are added to the official list, as only 1 point difference.

How the Mighty have Fallen

Well for decades they Ruled, but like the Roman Empire they self Destucted, then USA was also up there ruling the World, but like there economy, they have crumled away, to see these two Former heavy weights humbled by not only Colombia, but Korea & Chinese Taipei also is nearly criminal. Italy 9th on the medal Table & USA 13th, 7 medals between them 1 gold & 6 Bronze, how the mighty have fallen
Well some brainwashed people living in the past, Europe is still the place to race, O/K 3 Pista, Gross Gera & Heerde good races. You looking for the toughest opposition look elsewhere. 44 gold medals 22 to South America, 18 to Asia, 3 to Europe & 1 to Oceania Europe 23 medals, but 15 Bronze only, saved by Bart Swings & two other high High Flyers Yann Guyader & Fabio Francolini

Indonesia gives good showing

Our best Performer Steavanus Wihardja Junior Men. got Indonesia’s highest placing at the world champs so far with a 13th in the 500 meters road, with 40 starters, also a solid result from Zarky Rosa 22nd, the placings are one thing, but its who we are beating, that has us punching above our weight. for example Italy 17th & 21st, N.Z. 25th & 38th, Australia 15th & 29th, China 18th & 28th, Japan 30th & 35th, Chinese Taipei 20th, USA 39th. These are all from traditionally strong nations.

In the Junior Girls 500 meters Della Silviana was 16th out of 36 & Denta Kiranasari 27th, following Della were 17th Chinese Taipei, 18th & 19th USA, 20th Mexico, 21st Italy, Japan 29th & 34th, Australia 28th & 30th.

Junior mens 20,000 Elimination 47 starters, Oky Andrianto 31st & Steavanus Whihardja 36th, Oky beat off 2 China, 2 N.Z., 2 Austraia, 2 South Africa, 2 Iran & 2 China. 2 Pakistan, 2 Japan, I hong Kong, 1 India.

Junior Ladies 20,000 Elimination 41 starters another solid result from Della Silviana 26th & Sheilla Dewi 38th. ( Both are bascally sprinters, but here to gain exprience, so we put our 2 allowable in all events.)

Senior Ladies 10,000 Points Road 29 starters Sylvia 25th & Melati 28th, still struggling to get a result in ladies, ( but few weaker countries entered in the ladies )

Senior Mens 10,000 points road, 49 starters Allan Moedjion 34th & Johanus Wihardja 39th, our faster mens sprinters to see if they could hang on to the group longer, as the pace very fast.

Considering we do not have a World class track & not used to maintaining such High speeds & our lack of experienced world competitors, I consider our results acceptable.

A very good factor is our top two Juniors, Della still has two years to go in Junior & Steavanus another 1 year.

Nicole Begg Back from Hospital

X-TECH MPC Internation star, has had a rib problem seriously effecting her breathing, after struggling to breath after the 10,000 points & taken to hospital in an ambulance for X-Rays, still not fully diagnosed, but leaning towars slipped Rib Syndrome, as the most likely problem.

X-TECH Star Peter Michael Claims 20,000 Crown

http://www.stuff.co.nz/timaru-herald/sport/5551836/Michael-skates-away-to-gold

N.Z. News media article, as Peter grabs his first Individual Senior gold, to add to his 4 Junior World Titles, In 2010 Colombia Peter Anchored the N.Z. relay team, to a gold medal in the mens 5,000 road relay, this year Colombia extracted there revenge, with N.Z. placing 2nd.

Peter will race in WIC Haining & ISA Coaching / Racing promotion 6th & 7th October.

X-TECH STARS MISS WIC

Translated article from PatinCarrera, Nicole Begg & Peter Michael both at World championships in Korea will both miss the event. Begg with a comfortable lead, although missing the event, is still well placed to win the overall.

NICOLE BEGG WINS DIJON WIC BY 1KM IN SOLO MID RACE BREAK

With many absences in Poland back the action of the World Inline Cup
23.08.2011: The professional marathon circuit in the ring again next Sunday in Gdansk sixth stage of a lackluster season.

Severin Widmer Federer was the last winner of the Marathon Sierpniowy in Gdansk in a day where rain played a leading role in the Polish coast. Photo © Marathon Sierpniowy

In a few days, the FIRS World Inline Cup will be active after two months off from the last stage played in the Czech city of Ostrava on 18 June.
Undoubtedly, the 2011 is one of the worst years for the professional circuit with a series that only have 7 stages Class 1 -4 of them – and the lowest level of teams in its history.

Still, the series continues in force and is a topic of everyday conversation among sports fans who dream to see those massive series of successful and a little less than a decade ago.

Poland, one of the growing markets for our business, will be star of the World Inline Cuo for the second year in a row and Gdansk are preparing to welcome over 1000 participants in fitness in the third edition of the already established Sierpniowy Marathon.

Unlike 2010, where many figures terrain traveled to Poland, the simultaneity of dates with the ICC in Yeosu World Championship, will complicate the desired objectives of the local organizers. Yann Guyader French and Kiwi Nicole Begg and Peter Michael will be among those absent with notice in Gdansk.

Another notable change that the event will be their new tour in the heart of the historic and picturesque Gdansk, Poland northern city located on the shores of the Baltic Sea and a merger in Europe unique architectural heritage of the different historical events that crossed the region. A new scenario of 8.4 km per lap was designed for this edition seeks to provide a show focused on the area of ​​greatest volume of viewers and leaving the previous tour of 21 km per lap.

The Swiss Severin Widmer (Swiss Skate) will defend his title won last year but will now have to work so that his teammate Nicolas Iten can add important points to hold in the top of the ranking of the World Inline Cup Among the ladies , Germany’s Sabine Berg will also be absent this time leaving room for a third new winner in Gdansk after the victory Tamara Llorens of Argentina in 2009.

With five stages contested, Nicole Begg (X-Tech MPC) comfortably leads the overall ranking of the series with 432 units while fighting back is closed for second place between the French Melissa Chouleysko (IDEEprint EOSkate, 275 Pts) and the Slovak Renata Karabova (IDEEprint EOSkates, 240 Pts).

In males, who leads the Swiss Nicolas Iten (Swiss Skate, 260 Pts) but is stalked by the French Yann Guyader (Powerslide Matter, 256 Pts) and his partner Severin Widmer (247 Pts).

Timaru Skaters to Haining.

Teen South Canterbury skaters on world track
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INTERNATIONAL EXPERIENCE: Three teenage South Canterbury skaters will join former world champion Nicole Begg in Asia in October. From left: Begg, Analiese Le Roy, Emily van der Hayden and Dahna Penty.

Three teenage South Canterbury speed skaters are set to test themselves in Asia.

Emily van der Hayden, Dahna Penty and Analiese Le Roy will join their motivating force, Nicole Begg, in a series of races, starting with the World Inline Cup finale in Haining, China, in October.

Begg hopes to seal the WIC marathon series title for the first time, while her young charges will get their first taste of true international competition in China.

It is huge boost to the sport in New Zealand after Begg started coaching the trio, with her parents, Bill and Cheryl Begg, four years ago on a dilapidated track at Caroline Bay.

Since then, they have made their presence felt at national championships and have raced in Oceania championships.

However, Bill Begg thought it was time they had some international exposure.

“It’s about building for the future and showing them how far they can go if they remain dedicated,” he said.

Bill Begg has spent the past two months in Southeast Asia, coaching national squads and individuals.

With the sport’s growing popularity and profile, Begg grabbed an opportunity to secure sponsorship for the youngsters through his contacts in Asia, who are keen for international competition.

Fifteen-year-old Emily, from Waimate, is a junior New Zealand champion and has three Oceania silver medals.

Dahna, 14, is a national juvenile sprint champion, and 13-year-old Analiese was the youngest New Zealand team member at this year’s Junior Oceania Championships.

Begg said it was the right time in terms of their development to expose the trio to tougher international competition.

As well as China, they will race in Malaysia, Singapore and Indonesia as part of a 10-strong Kiwi contingent.

Temuka masters skater Michael Clarkson also plans to make the trip, along with Hutt Valley’s Anthony Nalder and 17-year-old Mark MacDonald, another rising youngster.

Timaru-based Samantha Michael will also tour after competing at the world junior championships in Korea, and 17-year-old Stephanie Challis from Upper Hutt also gets an opportunity.

Depth will be added to the team with the inclusion of world relay champion Peter Michael.

Begg hopes several Asian skaters will come to South Canterbury in the new year to race in the Tour of Timaru.

“With the new world-class track and showing what our skaters can do, I think a number will be keen to race and get a taste of New Zealand,” he said.

Nicole Charity Ceramic Cast

Charity behind auction
Skater makes cheeky contribution http://www.stuff.co.nz/timaru-herald/news/5433233/Charity-behind-auction
STU PIDDINGTON Last updated 05:00 12/08/2011SharePrint Text Size 0 comments JOHN BISSET/ The Timaru Herald CHEEKY ART: Timaru artist Marita Bool is making a ceramic of world champion speedskater Nicole Begg’s bottom, which will be sold at the Rotary Charity Auction.www.stuff.co.nz

Relevant offersFormer world champion speed skater Nicole Begg is not shy when it comes to charity.

The 24-year-old had no hesitation when it came to having a ceramic cast made of one of her better assets for the annual Rotary Timaru auction next month.

The South Canterbury Roller Skating Club is one of the two big organisations to benefit from the auction as it works to complete its world-class track on Caroline Bay, along with the St John defribrillator project promoted by Timaru surgeon Steve Earnshaw.

Begg said she wanted to do something different, having donated, skates, skating lessons and photographs for other charity auctions.

“Skating will benefit so I was certainly keen to help,” she said.

So she mentioned the idea to arty friend Liz Le Roy, who thought artist Marita Bool would be perfect for the task.

The plaster cast was made, making good use of cling film and the good weather, with the ceramic almost completed for the September 3 auction.

Bool said she had produced unusual things before, but this was certainly different.

“Liz really talked me into it and Nicole took it her stride.”

Begg is not shy when it comes to publicity.

In 2007 she courted controversy as she strove to lift her international profile and that of her sport by undressing.

A world champion skater at that time, she had a series of racy shots done for overseas magazines and websites and appeared on The Herald’s front page. Her motivation was simply to increase her profile in the hope of luring a sponsor and also to increase the promotion of inline skating.

It certainly worked and even Playboy magazine ran her in its sportsperson section in its international edition.

Since then Begg has let her skating do her talking.

She heads to Korea today to compete in the world championships, so will miss the auction, and also looks a shoo-in to take out the World Inline Cup marathon series in October.

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Steavanus Wihardja Speedster

‎18 year old Steavanus Wihardja is starting to look impressive, in the squad trials of the 15 men, the junior was 0.45 sec quicker than anyone else. At Namwon on the road 500 semi final, he past two Koreans out of the last corner, to be first accross the line, only to be rubbed out, the fact he was there was encouraging

N.Z. X-TECH WHEELZ Member overturns decision.

X-TECH WHEELZ New Zealand speed team member Samantha Michael gains right to race at World Championships.

Samantha Michael 2nd from left with Fellow X-TECH WHEELZ Timaru cub skaters

Skater wins NZ selection battle
Samantha Michael
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BATTLE WON: Samantha Michael has made the New Zealand speed skating team.

Timaru-based speedskater Samantha Michael has won a battle not many succeed at – she forced her national governing body to overturn her non-selection for a world championships.

The 19-year-old Michael had hoped to be selected for the New Zealand junior women’s team to compete in South Korea but missed out.

She then took her case to the Sports Tribunal of New Zealand, which allowed an appeal against a decision of the New Zealand Federation of Roller Sports not to select her and recommended the national body take another look.

Roller Sports had acknowledged Michael as the best junior female speed skater in the country but considered she was not able to meet the selection criteria in terms of a top 10 placing.

When Michael inquired about her non-selection, she was told the selectors considered she had not realised her potential since the 2007 world championships and in their opinion she had a fitness problem.

Michael was ninth in 2007, which was the only top 10 result for a New Zealand junior skater in the last five years, and has since had a number of injuries.

In 2008, she fell and broke her wrist and collarbone which took her out of the sport until 2009, when she achieved two top 20 placings. She decided not to participate in 2010 to allow full recovery and to return her fitness and confidence to 2007 levels.

In January 2011 she moved to Timaru to start intensive training, including fitness training, under internationally regarded coach Bill Begg as well as training with former senior world champion Nicole Begg.

Michael appealed her non-selection on a number of grounds, most of which the tribunal dismissed. It emphasised it was concerned primarily with process, not the merits of the selection decision, but upheld her appeal on process grounds that selection criteria were not properly followed or implemented in relation to determining her prospects of a top 10 finish.

It was also noted that the selectors had not properly brought to account Michael’s potential at international level when she moves to the senior ranks.

The tribunal also considered selectors had not assessed her fitness on the evidence available in relation to world championship prospects, particularly in light of her recent training. It referred the matter back to Roller Sports for reconsideration in accordance with the selection criteria and expressly recorded it was not a direction to select.
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Michael said she was then initially again told no, but with the likelihood of further litigation, that decision was eventually changed to a yes.

Speed Sports committee chairman Gary Clark declined to comment on the selectors’ change of heart or any lessons learnt after the tribunal hearing.

Skate NZ president Barbara Colville was no more forthcoming, declining to comment on any aspect of the case.

“All I can say is that we are very happy Samantha has been added.”

Michael, for her part, is just happy to be getting an opportunity to compete.

“It’s my last chance to compete at junior level and I wanted the opportunity to prove myself.”

The former Palmerston North skater said she also felt having competed in recent World Inline Cup marathons in Europe had enhanced her chances of a top 10 finish.

“Ultimately my goal is to help Nicole at the senior world championships.

“Perhaps she will become a multi-gold medallist, with someone there to help her.”

Michael has to self-fund the trip with no grants available to any junior skater from Skate NZ.

INDONESIA WORLD SELECTIONS 2011

Ajeng Left, Bill & Denta two of the lovely Indonesian world team members, sure to add some flavour, to the championships, with Administrator Rirri after a recent meet the skaters dinner.

The Indonesian sports body & Federation had advised that a team of 7 men & 7 women be selected for the World championships to be held in Yosu Korea from the 30th August through to the 5th September, the track Championships will be the 30th & 31st Agust with the final track day the 1st September, the rest day will be the 2nd September with the road the 3rd,4th & 5th September.

The team will feature there star skater Ajeng Prasalita the 21 year old women from Semarang Java, who proved at Namwon, she could take on some of the top World women. The experienced Allan Chandra also from Semarang will head the mens team, although the seniors were comprehensively beaten by around half a second in the 300 T/T by the Junior 18 year old Stevanus Wihardja from Riau Samartra, Stevanus at the high profile Namwon meet, was first accross the line in the highly competitive Junior boys road 500 meters, only to be DQ for passing two top Korean skaters comming out of the final bend, the fact he was close enough to do that, shows he has the potential to be competitive at this level.

For outright fitness on the Sports council beep test Protocol Oki Andrianto the 19 year old from Jambi Samartra was tops with 13.6,Steavanus Wihardja 13.5 while Arif Rachmann 25 from Semarang Java recorded 13.3, Arif not considered a favourite for SEA games selection 3 months earlier has made major technical improvements & now is a very consistant top end performer during SEA squad training & on skate tests, such is his improvement, he made the 4 senior men to contest the 2011 World champs later in the month.
For the ladies Ajeng Prasalita was top lady with 10.7, Malati Anindya 20 from Jogjakarta Java achieved 10.6 & Sylvia 21 from Riau Samatra a 10.5 rating, unfortunately Malati just missed the World selection, but rmains a leading candidate for SEA games selection.

The team comes from the 3 main Islands, with Java 8, Samartra 4 & Borneo 2. comming from the following areas Semarang has the most 4, with Riau 3, Surabaya 2, Bandung 2, Lalimantan 2 & Jambi 1.

The Following is the selected team breakdown, for 2011 Worlds subject to final approval.
MEN
Allan Chandra age 24 Semarang Java.
Arif Rachmann age 25 Sembrang Java.
Johanes Wihardja age 21 Riau Samartra.
Evan Christian age 21 Kalimantan Borneo.
LADIES
Ajeng Prasalita age 21 Semarang Java.
Sylvia age 21 Riau Samartra.
Latifa Hikmawati age 22 Kalimantan Borneo.
Anggi Rahmadini age 23 Bandung Java.
JUNIOR MEN
Oky Andrianto age 19 Jambi Samartra.
Steavanus Wihardja age 18 Riau Samartra.
Zarki Posa age 19 Surabaya Java.
JUNIOR LADIES
Della Silviana age 17 Surabaya Java
Sheilla Mafitra Dewi age 16 Bandung Java.
Denta Kiranasari age 17 Semarang Java.

So are trusting that all the world team squad will be approved in what will be Indonesias biggest assult on the World championships, with both Male & Female Junior & Senior teams.

Timaru Track X-TECH Headquarters New Zealand

See picks of the progress on the new Caroline Bay new 200 meter speed skating track, one of the safest & loveliest white sand beaches in N.Z., with the Track in a prime location a stone throw from the beach & Harbour. Caroline bay features Rose carden, the beach timber walkway & Christmas New Year carnival & of cource Timaru the gateway to Mt Cook & the southern lakes.

This track will hold many events in 2012, “FAMOUS TOUR OF TIMARU” 9th to 12th January, 6th to 12th April Oceania champs 12, 13 & 14 years Grade 15, 16, 17, 18 & 19 Years Junior World Grade, Senior Grade 20 years plus, Masters grades, join other overseas skaters in one of the worlds skating centers.Masters Quad skating division many Australian former “Tour of Timaru” skaters will return

Using Timaru as a winter training base, or learning the inside of the correct technique & training from World Coaching expetise at the headquarters of the ISA ( International Skating Academy.

From the 1st January 2012 you can experience the speed skating adventure of a lifetime till the 12th April New Zealand Championships road 2nd , 3rd & 4th January Timaru Levels raceway, 5th , 6th & 7th January N.Z. 100 meters flat track Indoor championships Aorangi Stadium. N.Z. championships are open to all skaters who are affiliated to there national body & have a sanction to race in New Zealand.

28th January Waimate sports carnival, note N.Z. marathon champs Palmerston North same weekend 29th January, Waimate is close by to timaru Half an Hour & Palmerston North in the North Island.

February N.Z. Bank track championships at Blenheim at the top of the South Island, a weekend trip by motor Vechicle Friday to Sunday, see the beatifull Kiakora Coast & seal colony on the road trip.

During March proposed South Canterbury Bank track champs, Canterbury & South Island Bank track champs events either in Timaru or Christchurch 2 hours north.

Then the Oceania champs Timaru Track 6th to 10th April 2012 & Road Marathon, but open to skaters from other countries, this year will be the biggest & best event held to date.

A great 3 months of skating & opportunities for coaching sholarships for overseas skaters during this period, a great opportunity, contact Bill Begg Timaru on facebook.

Swiming, Boating, Fishing in the sea or lakes & during the summer period 3 short midweek cycle races & Saturday races & mid week 100 km plus ride for those skating cyclists that build up programme incldes cycling, the South Canterbury countryside is a cyclists paradise.

South Island N.Z. Action

Just to keep you all updated in what will be the biggest year for South Island speed skaters probably ever to date.Most of the action at N.Z. X-TECH headquarters in Timaru New Zealand.

( Pic Timaru Sporting star Nicole Begg current WIC leader in Action in Ostrava.)

Line up of events for early 2012

1/ The New Timaru 200 meter Bank track First ever 200 meter one in the South Island.

2/ The Indoor 100 meter track Aorangi Stadium & Road Levels. New Zealand Championships.

3/ The Bank track Champs in Blenheim.

4/ The Tour of Timaru, will be International field & a bigger & better event. allowance for a Free day up the lakes region & proposed stages in the region

5/ Oceania champs Timaru, the New exciting grade for those who turn 12, 13 & 14 years in the year 2012, already big overseas interest, for this grade.

6/ A number of International skaters will be in Timaru in this early part of the season.

7/ Just see below a list of the likely events early season. Then in a school holidays period A likely Oceania Circuit through West Australia, Indonesia, Malaysia, Singaore, with possibly Melbourne, Queensland or N.S.W. incorperated in the July school holiday period. Tour of Timaru & Speed King likely to be two N.Z. stages in circuit, during N.Z. summer.

Boxing day proposed racing Caledonian grounds 26th Dec, changed from New years day.

N.Z. Champs 1st to 7th,

9th to 12th Jan Tour of Timaru.

28th January Wiamate Sports

29 th January N.Z. Marathon Champs Palmerston North.

February 2 weeks prior to N.Z. champos South Canterbury Bank track

February Bank track champs Blenheim

March Proposed Canterburry Bank track champs. ( Either Timaru or Christchurch )

April 2 weeks before Oceanias Proposed South Island Bank track champs

April Oceania champs. Timaru Bank track.

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