Subject: In-line Skating FAQ: Clubs and Organizations
Date: 3 Apr 1996 19:52:22 GMT
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   _r.s.s.inline FAQ: Clubs and Organizations_
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Skating Clubs & Organizations

   (last changed Jan 11, 1995)
   
   This section of the FAQ is a list of skating organizations and clubs.
   If you don't see your local club in here, please send in as much info
   about it as you can to me. Thanks.
   
   
   
   
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  Table of Contents
     * General Notes
     * Clubs/Organizations on the Web
     * United States
          + Alabama
          + Arizona
          + California
          + Florida
          + Georgia
          + Illinois
          + Indiana
          + Iowa
          + Maryland
          + Massachusetts
          + Michigan
          + Minnesota
          + Missouri
          + Nebraska
          + New Jersey
          + New York
          + North Carolina
          + Ohio
          + Pennsylvania
          + Texas
          + Washington
     * Other Countries
          + Ontario
               o Ottawa
               o Toronto
               o London
          + Sydney, Australia
            
   
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General Notes

   A listing of in-line skating organizations across the United States
   regularly appears in _Inline_ magazine, published bi-monthly.
   
   From ajzell@netcom.com
   Date: Fri Mar 4 00:21:55 1994
   
   You can get the ice skating info on Clubs from the US Figure Skating
   Assn 20 First St. Colorado Springs, CO 80906. I'm not to sure what
   they charge for the booklet or if they sell it to a non-USFSA member.
   If not, find an arena in your area and see if you can xerox somone's
   book. Any rink has a directory of rinks thruough the ISIA - Ice
   Skating Inst. of Amer. . . . ice hockey orgs from USA Hockey, 2997
   Broadmoor Valley rd, Colorado Springs CO 80906. Roller skating infor
   US Amateur Conf. of roller Skating, P.O. Box 6579, Lincoln, NE 68506.
   
   From greg@sce.carleton.ca
   Date: Sat Mar 5 16:17:18 1994
   
   Information on all speed skating clubs in Canada can be found by
   contacting:
   Canadian Amateur Speed Skating Association
   1600 James Naismith Drive
   Gloucester, ON K1B 5N4
   Canada
   
   fone: (613) 748 5669
   fax: (613) 748 5600
   
   
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Skating Organizations on the Web

     * IISA
     * _blades@uiuc_ may be accessed at http://www.uiuc.edu/ph/www/blades
     * You can also check out InLine USA's list of clubs at
       http://www.terminus.com/inline/org.htm.
     * The Canadian In-Line and Roller Skating Association (CIRSA)
       http://www.io.org/~cirsa/cirsa.html
     * Metro Toronto & Region Roller Hockey League (MTRRHL)
       http://www.io.org/~mtrrhl/mtrrhl.html
     * Britian Inline Skating Assoc. (BISA)
       (http://www.demon.co.uk/nbcs/bisa.html)
       
   
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United States

  Alabama
  
   1. BIG (Birmingham Inline Group)
   2. Birmingham, AL
   3. Casey Beasley (205) 942-0943 or (205) 999-0645
   John Bartlett (205) 822-2907
   Phillip Whitlow (e-mail) zu03257@uabdpo.dpo.uab.edu
   Dano Loudon (e-mail) dems097@uabdpo.dpo.uab.edu
   4. We have groups that participate in almost every type of skating:
   recreation, aggro, distance, street, speed, etc.
   5. Locations vary depending on the type of skate.
   6. Our only requirements are that skaters under the age of 18 MUST
   wear a helmet (it's the law) and that anyone participating in one of
   our night skates must wear some form of reflective material. However,
   full protective gear is HIGHLY recommended for everyone.
   7. Annual dues will be required to receive full club benefits (amount
   as yet undetermined), but everyone is welcome to skate with us at any
   time.
   8. Skill levels range from first-time beginners to sponsored pros.
   
   Our primary function at BIG is to introduce the sport of inline
   skating to as many people as possible. We have members leading group
   skates almost every day of the week. All skates are open to the
   public. For times and locations, or for more information., contact us
   via one of the above methods.
   
  Arizona
  
   Bladerunners
   Tucson, AZ
   Rex Torres: 602-745-9210
   Mike O'Hearn: 602-323-8280
   
   
   University Of Arizona Skaters Club
   Lisa Toole
   Tucson, AZ
   602-623-2632 or 570-USAC
   
   
   Valley Inline Assoc.
   Ray Pisar
   Tempe, AZ 602-831-2166
   
   
  California
  
   California Outdoor Rollerskating Assoc.
   San Francisco, CA
   415-752-1967
   
   
   BAIR: Bay Area Inline Racers
   Menlo Park, CA
   Lee/Carol 415-244-9800
   
   
   Chico Skate Club
   D. McGee
   Chico, CA
   916-672-3124 or 622-5809
   
   
   Golden Gate Skate Patrol
   David Miles
   San Franciso, CA
   415-752-1967
   
   
   Sacramento In-line Skate Assoc.
   Mel Ryan-Roberts
   Sacramento, CA
   916-962-2762 or 443-2527
   
   
   San Diego Skate Coalition
   Mac McCarthy
   San Diego, CA
   619-223-5415
   
   
   Santa Rosa Inline Club
   Chartelle Tarrant
   Santa Rosa, CA
   707-538-2823
   
   
   Silver Streaks
   L. Hackett
   Los Gatos, CA
   408-354-5605
   
   
   Skatey's Skate Club
   Bob Lagunoff
   CA
   213-823-7971
   
   
   Southern California Speedskaters
   Manhattan Beach, CA
   213-545-6969
   
   
   Team Karim
   Adlai Karim
   Berkeley, CA
   510-849-4004
   
   
   El Dorado In-line Skating Assoc.
   Scott Johnson
   El Dorado, CA
   916-672-3124 or 622-5809
   
   
   Group 7 Rollerblade Assoc.
   C. Woodruff
   San Diego/Mission Beach, CA
   619-284-4226
   
   
   Humbolt In-line Skate Club
   Don Hoch
   Arcata, CA
   707-826-1769
   
   
   In-line Rollerworks
   Kon Ammosow
   Costa Mesa, CA
   714-675-6772
   
   
   Nor-Cal Skeelers
   Rick Babington
   Modesto, CA
   209-524-7928 or 521-6816
   
   
   From: grr@pulsar.commodore.com (George Robbins)
   Date: Sat, 22 Oct 1994 18:30:18 GMT
   
   eeling@uxmail.ust.hk (Curtis Ling) writes:
   
     [...] I was reading the FAQ and saw that there was a "Friday night
     fun skate... 15 mile tour of the city" starting at 8PM, at the Ferry
     building along the embarcadero (wherever that is). I was wondering
     if that would still be going on in November, if it was a regular
     thing, and if not, if there were other such regular events.
     
   If you look at SF, it sits on the end of thumb-shaped penninsula. The
   Embarcadero is the water-front street through the old dock area, kind
   of crescent shaped. The Ferries building is the old Ferry terminal, I
   think it's mostly offices and a Restaurant now. I seem to recall it's
   close to where Market St. would intersect the Embarcadero if there
   wasn't a zone of confusion in between. Look for the Bay Bridge and you
   won't be too far off. Anyone in the city should be able to point you
   in the right direction.
   
   Note that this is much closer to the main business district than the
   to Fishermans Wharf/Pier 39/Presideo/Cannery tourist-trap "end" of the
   Embarcadero. At that end there's a bit of a park and litle beach where
   there's also supposed to be some skating activity during the day. The
   Embarcadero is dead flat, and there are lots of not-too hilly routes
   around the city - the really nasty hillsare when you try to go up and
   over the the penninsula instead of around the periphery. (kind of like
   HK)
   
   Take your skates in any case, skating or biking is a very good way to
   see the city - it's big enough that walking everywhere is a real pain,
   and cars aren't particularly convenient. Just carry some shoes in a
   backpack so that you can take a bus/trolly bus/cable car, or if you
   decide you want to go up or down one of the really steep streets.
   
   From: lfloyd@netcom.com (L. Floyd)
   Date: Sun, 23 Oct 1994 19:20:36 GMT
   
   [Re:] San Francisco Friday Night Skate (Midnight Rollers)
   
   As far as I know, the Friday night skate goes on every Friday of the
   year, weather permitting. George gave good directions to the start
   point. Look for the Ferry Building clock tower at the east end of
   Market Street. There are parking spaces in the extra-wide median on
   the Embarcadero right there at the Ferry Building. To play it safe,
   pay the $3.00 (self-pay box) - I got a "warning" many weeks ago.
   People start to gather in the parking lot I just mentioned at around
   8:00 pm or earlier. The skate starts at 8:30. There are plenty of
   folks who do the skate. Last Friday the count was over 325 skaters:
   young, old, women, men, kids, in-line, quad, racing, newbies. Wear
   your helmet and bring along one of those blinky lights things so you
   won't get smushed by a car or bus.
   
   From: kevin@drogges.tti.com (Kevin Carothers)
   Date: Fri, 3 Jun 1994 22:08:28 GMT
   
   Lake Balboa Skate & Kite has a beginner/intermediate class every
   saturday & sunday. Cost is $5.00 for skates & pads, and 2.5 hours of
   beginning/intermediate instruction by *-damn-* good street skaturs...
   Most informative 5 bucks *I* ever spent. Call for details at (818)
   782-1234. They give you a free lesson (or 2 or 3... depending on how
   nice you are :) if you buy your skates there.
   
   They also have a skating club, but I don't think it meets formally
   anymore.
   
   From: plenihan@ix.netcom.com (Philip Lenihan)
   Subject: In-Line Skating lessions in the Mountain View / Palo Alto
   area
   
   Call Layne Hacket of Silver Streaks Skate Club, Los Gatos, at
   408-354-5605. We will be skating skating every Monday night at
   Sierramont Middle School, 6-7:30. It is Milpitas or Freemont.
   
   From 680 take Hostetter east. Crss Capitol and Morrill (both have
   lights) about four blocks more and you should turn right at
   Walkingshaw. You will see the school play field on the left. See you
   there. You shuld have a helmet, its something the club stresses.
   
   
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  Florida
  
   Beach Bladers Of SO. FL
   Tom Baker
   Delray, FL
   407-243-3117, 495-8326
   
   
   Cnt FL Inline Assoc.
   Altamonte Springs, FL
   407-244-5646
   
   
   Cnt FL Lightning
   Orlando, FL
   407-869-9652
   
   
   Hollywood Beach
   Mike Martocchio
   FL
   305-927-0100
   
   
   Miami Inline Skate Club, Inc.
   Miami, FL
   305-893-4955
   
   
   New River Rollers
   Fort Lauderdale, FL
   305-963-2653
   
   
   Orlando SS Club
   John Morrisy
   Orlando, FL
   407-767-5641
   
   
   Pro Skate Gear Team
   Pompano Beach, FL
   305-782-1249
   
   
   Tampa, FL
   Brad Williams
   813-996-5284
   
   
   Tampa Bay Road Rollers
   B. Fussell
   Box 0682
   Tampa, FL 33601
   813-734-1849
   
   
   Trailways/Pinellas Trail
   T. Selhorst
   Clearwater, FL
   813-461-9736
   
   
   Speedskating Times
   Pompano Beach, FL
   305-782-5928
   
   
   From: kwoliner@com1.med.usf.edu (Kenneth N. Woliner)
   
   _Name:_ Tampa Bay In-Line
   _City:_ Tampa, FL
   _Pres:_ Ken Woliner
   _Phone:_ 813-979-1636
   _e-mail:_ baybladers@com1.med.usf.edu
   _Snail:_ P.O. Box 1632, Tampa, FL 33601-1632
   _Skate Times:_
   
   Every Tues:
          We leave at 8 pm from the Gasparilla Pirate Ship on Bayshore
          for a SAFE 6 mile course through Davis Island. This is a social
          skate where you can talk to people before, during, and after
          the skate. Afterwards, we generally head to Four Green Fields
          for live Irish music, but occasionally we will mix up thing by
          heading over to Wired, or Tate's Pizza. Remember, you must be
          able to stop to skate on these streets.
          
   Every Wed:
          This is an "exercise" skate in Tampa Palms. Each skater can
          choose their own speed and distance. I am sure than some
          skaters will "clump" together and pace off of each others.
          Others may take it a bit slower. There are turn around points
          for 5 miles, 8 miles, and 12 miles. Previously, we had trouble
          with one busy-body calling the police on us. After a year of
          wrangling with this issue, we have a solution. As long as we
          wear lights (front and back) so cars can see us, we follow
          traffic laws, and it is only this one person complaining, then
          the police won't waste their time on us. So, let's do
          everything right, and get some good exercise. Remember, we meet
          at the Goodfella's parking lot for an 8 pm departure.
          
   Saturday Skate on Davis Island:
          Starting on Saturday, January 13th, we will be repeating our
          Tuesday Davis Island skate (see above). This will allow some
          people who are too busy during the week to show once in a
          while. The street lights give plenty of visibility to see the
          road and each other's faces, so this event will be both safe
          and social. February 17th is the next date. As per usual, this
          skate also departs at 8 pm.
          
   _Description of Club:_
   
   The composition of Tampa Bay In-Line is pretty much the same as it
   always has been. We are young professionals (or those that just feel
   young) from 16-60 years old with the majority in the 25-45 range. We
   are all people who can't afford to get hurt, and are responsible
   enough to not avoid injuries. (most of the time :)
   
   What has changed, however, is that there is now a bigger range of
   experienced levels. We still have many novices just learning to stop
   while we have developed quite a few speed skaters, hockey players, and
   even a couple of skate dancers! Instead of trying to make one event
   fit all, we have decided to have each event fit a need of a certain
   type of skater. This prevents slower skaters from being "ditched" on a
   fast skate.
   
   We are also expanding! As memberships come in, we tally each members'
   interests into our brand new database. Once a month, we print a list
   of those interested in Hockey, Speed skating, Rollerdancing, etc.
   Committee chairpersons call those on the lists to let them know about
   events (pick-up hockey games, training times, dance lessons) and these
   lists are also posted in local skate stores. Members can meet each
   other according to their interests! Look here for an update with more
   events!
   
   Anyone can show up to our events for free (as none of the events
   currently have a fee). As I alluded to a couple of paragraphs above,
   we are mostly yuppies. Those that show usually pay dues. They are set
   low and dues are set at only $20 with renewal members getting a $5
   discount. We apologize for not having a correspondence rate that is
   lower, but at $20, who can beat it?
   
   So what do you get with your 20 bucks? First off, you will receive a
   magnificent multicolor Tampa Bay In-line T-shirt. Don't worry, I'm not
   the artist. A skater who works at an advertising company is currently
   working on the design. We should be printing small batches, about 50
   at a time, beginning in February. The sooner we get your membership
   form and shirt size, the sooner we can print your shirt! Dues also pay
   for our post office box and bank account (YES! We finally got a bank
   account!). What else? Some dues will pay for social events
   (picnics/parties), and a small portion will be donated to charity.
   I'll be happy to explain the details of all of this, just ask! And,
   lastly, but probably most importantly, your name will be added to our
   membership list so you can meet friends, network for business, or find
   that significant other you've been dreaming of.
   
   A copy of our membership form is below. Please print out a copy (or
   two), fill it in, and send it back. I can't electronically process
   checks or credit cards (I'm not a skate store), so I'll need a
   physical check to get you rolling. Oh, a word of acknowledgement to
   the Washington Area Rollerskaters (W.A.R.), the New River Rollers, and
   the Beach Bladers of South Florida, for help in preparing our
   materials. Thank you!
   

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MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION

Tampa Bay In-Line
P.O. Box 1632
Tampa, FL 33601-1632
Skateline:  813-979-1636
E-mail:  baybladers@com1.med.usf.edu

___New Member     ___Renewal Member

Name:_____________________________________________________________
        Last                            First
Street:___________________________________________Apt#____________
City:_______________________________State______Zip Code___________
Day phone:(_____)___________________
Eve phone:(_____)___________________
Fax:(_____)_________________________
E-mail:__________________________________________________
Birth Date:____/____/____

SKATING INTERESTS:  (check all that apply)

__Street/Recreational           __Racing                __Hockey
__Dance/Performance             __Fitness               __Tricks/Stunts
__Renaissance (like and participate in all types)

COMMITTEE INTERESTS:  (please check at least one)

__Skate Patrol                  __Membership            __Newsletter
__Social (parties/picnics)      __Finance               __Lobbying
__Race Organization             __Event Organization    __Hockey

PRIVACY:
        Tampa Bay In-Line offsets mailing costs with paid advertising.
We also distribute a phone list to members to help skaters meet each
other.  To respect your privacy, we allow members the following options.

        _____I do not want to receive mailings.
        _____I do not want my home phone in the club directory.
        _____I do not want my work phone in the club directory.
        _____I do not want my name in the club directory.

T-Shirt Size (circle one)   S   M   L  XL

Basic Membership ($20):         _________
Renewal Membership ($15):       _________
Additional household member($15)_________
(each member should fill out their own application and interests)

Total Enclosed:                 _________

Please make checks payable to:  TAMPA BAY IN-LINE

*  a portion of each membership will be donated to a local charity
*  all memberships expire on February 1st, 1997

WAIVER:

        In consideration of your acceptance of this application to the
Tampa Bay In-Line (TBI) skate club, I, the Undersigned, intending to be
legally bound to this release/waiver, for myself, my heirs, executors,
administrator and assigns, release and waiver any and all rights and
claims against TBI, TBI organizers, other TBI members, or other
businesses and organizations that support TBI for any and all damages of
personal property, personal injuries, or death which may occur during any
event.  I acknowledge that TBI recommends the wearing of all protective
gear and I, with my own safety in consideration, choose to wear the
protective gear that I deem necessary.  I also acknowledge that TBI
recommends that I carry medical/liability insurance.

____________________________________________________________
Signature (parent or guardian signature required if under 18)

   
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   From: lleep@aol.com (Lleep) Subject: Sarasota/Bradenton, FL Skate Club
   
   
   Sarasota and Bradenton Skaters, come skate with us every weekend.
   Roller Coasters Inline Skating Club may seem like a lame name, but
   it's not a lame group. Whether you're a beginner, novice, aggressive
   or recreational skater, this group of skaters has fun. Some work on
   some serious aggressive skating to the point of looking at building
   vert ramps and rails. Others skate with the group to increase skills,
   meet other skaters (many adult singles), have fun, exercise and to
   socialize. We even have some hockey skaters in our group who are
   involved in some great local leagues. We skate a different area every
   weekend (some night skates), as well as host trips to Tampa and St.
   Pete. We are sponsered by Flamingo Coast (RollerBlade Sales and
   Rentals) on St. Armands Circle, who gives us discounts on equipment.
   We have our own instructor who hosts lessons for beginners and novices
   every two weeks as well as private lessons weekly.
   
   Call Flamingo Coast at (813)388-1889 or the Club Host, Boon Brown at
   (813) 749-7075, or E-mail Boon at Lleep@aol.com
   
   From: rwm@mpgn.com (Rob Miracle)
   
   Name: Southernmost Hockey Club
   City: Key West, FL 33040
   President: E. J. Cuneo
   Phone: (305) 296-1736
   E-mail: ejc1964@aol.com (President) rwm@mpgn.com (Secretary)
   Snail: 2026 Staples Ave.
   Skate times: Public Skate: Friday 6:30p-8:30p (Family) 8:30 on Adult
   Pick Up Games: Sunday 9:00a
   
   All Events at the Rink on Bertha Street
   
   Description: The Southernmost Hockey Club is an orginization who
   promotes the fun and fast paced sport of Hockey. It runs youth and
   adult in-line hockey leagues and is a member of the NIHA (National
   Inline Hockey Assoc.). The Southernmost Hockey Club is also a promoter
   of safe in-line skating. Besides league activities, the club hosts
   Friday Night Skate Night, when the sticks are put away, and the public
   is invited to come out and skate at the rink (no pot-holes or cars to
   dodge).
   
   Other activities include skating and hockey oriented fund raisers and
   skill clinics. The Southernmost Hockey Club is interested in putting
   together a travel team, as well as hosting teams from out of town.
   
   Directions: Take US-1 to Key West, turn left on Kennedy Drive, then
   Right on Flagler Dr. (3 lights). Take Flagler until you pass Key West
   High School. The next light is Bertha Street. Turn left on Bertha as
   you head to the beach. The rink is about two blocks down Bertha on the
   left. Or if you are skating along Smathers Beach, skate to the end of
   the beach (away from the Air Port) and turn right on Bertha Street.
   The rink is about two blocks up on the right.
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  Georgia
  
   International Inline Skate Assoc.
   15482 Druid Hills Station
   Atlanta, GA 30333.
   404-728-9707
   
   
   Skate Atlanta
   Atlanta, GA
   404-859-0605
   
   
   From: paul@lidssun1.marc.gatech.edu (Paul Lomangino)
   
    1. Name: Atlanta Peachtree RoadRollers
    2. Location: Atlanta, GA
    3. Phone # of primary contact: (if available) Henry Zuver (Pres. of
       IISA), (404) 634-9032
    4. Type of club: STREET
       Type of skate: Mostly In-Line
    5. Location description: Meet in Rio parking lot - skate through
       various neighborhoods, downtown Atlanta
       Rio - Intersection of North Ave. and Piedmont in Atlanta
       Mondays: All levels skate, Wednesdays: Intermeidate-Expert
       Sundays: 32 mile endurance skate
    6. Requirements: Need own Equipment, Helmets Recommended
    7. Fees: none ($5/yr "official" membership
    8. General skill level of the club: Mixed
    9. Any other comments: Lotsa fun! We host the Athens-to-Atlanta
       Marathon skate
       
   
   
   
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  Illinois
  
   Windy City Flyers
   Barrington, IL
   708-304-7866
   
   
   Blades@UIUC
   Amy Ryan
   Champaign-Urbanna, Il
   217-328-7060
   
   
   Chicago Land Bladers
   Randy McManigal
   Chicago, IL
   708-597-5686
   
   
   Jacksonville In-liners
   George Jaworski
   Jacksonville, IL
   217-243-4427
   
   
   Rainbo Rollers/Team Rainbo
   Chicago, IL
   312-775-4681
   
   
   Village Cyclesport
   Elk Grove Village, IL
   708-439-3340
   
   
   From ryan@ux1.cso.uiuc.edu
   Date: Tue, 2 Aug 1994 21:25:26 -0500 (CDT)
   
    1. Name: blades@uiuc
    2. Location: Champaign-Urbana IL
    3. Phone # of Primary contact: Amy Ryan, 217 328 7060, and/or e-mail
       address: eighmi@uiuc.edu
    4. Type of club: Street Skating, Hockey, Distance, and Casual Skating
       Type of skate: We play hockey a couple of times a week. Most every
       night, we can be seen playing tag on the quad. Some people go fast
       some go slow. We are a diverse group of skaters.
    5. Location description: We can be found at Assembly Hall playing
       hockey, the main quad playing tag. Or on the internet in our
       mailing list blades@uiuc.edu (finger blades@uiuc.eud for more
       information)
    6. Requirements: Safety is strongly encouraged, however we do not
       _require_ any protection. You must use your brain and you must
       have fun.
    7. Fees: We're free.. we pay enough money for tuition, save your fees
       to buy better skates
    8. General Skill Level of the club: We have all skill levels.. our
       goal is to educate people to become better skaters, while we work
       on improving our skills. We combine all levels of skating,
       resulting in fun for everybody.
    9. Any other comments: finger blades@uiuc.edu for more information
       
   
   
   Also check out the web server at http://www.uiuc.edu/ph/www/blades.
   
  Indiana/
  
   Evansville, IN
   John Spinks
   812-477-3234
   
   
   Indy In-liners
   Terry Sullivan
   Indianapolis, IN
   317-574-Club
   
   
   Club Shred
   South Bend, IN
   219-271-8858
   
   
   South Bend Club
   South Bend, IN
   219-288-0042
   
   
  Iowa
  
   River City Rollers
   D. Martin
   Sioux City, IA
   712-252-2445
   
   
  
  
   Baltimore Street Skaters
   Hal Ashman
   Timonium, MD
   410-666-9463
   
   
   Rails
   Johnny Clougher
   Annapolis, MD
   410-268-7885
   
   
  Massachusetts
  
   From: lrwoodruff@aol.com (Lrwoodruff)
   Subject: Re: Skating clubs in the Boston Area?
   Date: 29 May 1995 22:07:21 -0400
   
   The InLine Club of Boston is over 500 members strong. We provide a
   host of diverse events and activities geared toward all levels of
   skaters. We have group skates, basic technique and racing clinics,
   races, stunt competitions, slalom competitions, trips, parties and
   more. Annual dues are $25 and with that you get a t-shirt, a 1-year
   subscription to our newsletter, The Bearing, discounts at local
   retailers, and discounts to all of our events.
   
   The ICB's night skates are on Tuesdays at 8:00. We meet in front of
   Trinity Church in Copley Square. The group you saw on Wednesday night
   was Boston's "unofficial" nite skate that meets Mon and Wed. nites.
   It's a more aggressive skate than the ICB's...also a lot of fun.
   
   We will have Sled Dogs nite skates at Wachusett Mountain all winter
   long. If you would like more information on the ICB, call our hotline
   at 932-5457 (WE-B-KIKS) or pick up an application and newsletter at
   one of our supporters. I suggest Eric Flaim's Motion Sports on Newbury
   Street.
   
   --Lesli Woodruff VP/Events, InLine Club of Boston IISA Level 2
   Instructor.
   
   MA
   Eileen Cahill
   Rockland, MA
   617-871-5931
   
   
   From damon@osf.org
   For nightskating:
   
   1995 Monday/Wednesday 8:00pm at Boston Common 'frogpond,' the
   aggressive night skates. These are for extreme skaters only and not
   organized by anyone.
   
   Tuesday 8:00pm at Trinity Church until Oct 31st. Inline Club of Boston
   night skates. 2 hour 8 mile mellow tours through greater Boston. 7
   different routes! Members only, but you can come check it out before
   joining. Helmets, wristguards, and good stopping skills required. $2
   for insurance per trip or $15 for the whole year.
   
   Most nights: 7:30ish at the hatch shell, another aggressive skate. Ask
   around.
   
   1996 M/W same
   
   Tuesday ICB skates, time and location TBA, call 617-932-5457 for
   updates. Most likely we will be meeting at the Christian Science park
   since it turns out that skating at Trinity is technically prohibited.
   
   
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  Michigan
  
   ANN-ARBOR Inline Skate Club
   Cindy Hufnagel
   Ann-Arbor, MI
   313-663-9515 or 994-4393
   
   
   CITY ROLLERS
   Mark Famen
   Grosse Pt., MI
   313-824-0011
   
   
   KENTWOOD Speed Team
   14 52nd St. SE
   Grand Rapids, MI 49548
   
   
   MI Inline Skating Assoc.
   Oak Park, MI
   313-861-0026
   
   
   Rollhaven Jr Olympics Skating Club
   5315 S. Saginaw St.
   Flint, MI 48507
   
   
   Straits & 8
   D. Cooper
   Detroit, MI
   313-562-6104
   
   
   Team Extreme
   Frank Fedel
   Dearborn, MI
   313-292-6283
   
   
   Tri-star Speed Team
   1700 S. Livernois
   Rochester, MI 48307
   
   
   W. Miss Club
   B. Sklar
   Farmington Hills, MI
   313-855-4267
   
   
  Minnesota
  
   Inline Midwest
   Bloomington, MN
   612-822-6840
   
   
   MN Dive Center
   J. Campos
   Rochester, MN
   507-288-8802
   
   
   Northern Inline Skaters
   Duluth, MN
   218-722-0106
   
   
  Missouri"
  
   Skate Corral Speed Club
   2664 E. Kearney
   Springfield, MO 65803
   
   
   St. Louis Inline Skating Assoc.
   Gregory Issiff
   St. Louis, MO
   314-427-5963
   
   
   From: The Squatch (Q905%NEMOMUS.bitnet@ACADEMIC.NEMOSTATE.EDU) I saw
   the list of groups on the FAQ, and I thought i'd let you know about
   NMSU Bulldog Roller Hockey. We play as a club twice a week (Tues 3-5,
   Fri 3-6), and also operate a team for intercollegiate play (our first
   games in club history are Feb 25 and 26 in Maryville, Missouri,
   against Northwest Missouri State's club). This is our first semester
   of true organized activity. Our club dues for this semester were $5,
   plus for tryouts, we had a 'tryout fee' of $5, so that we could pay
   for rink time for our games. (BTW, NMSU is located in Kirksville,
   Missouri.) Our intercollegate games, as well as a session on Tuesday
   nights (9-11 or 9-12, depending), are in Macon, Missouri, 30 miles
   south of Kirksville, at Don's Skate Center, on Hwy 63.
   
   I am the current club president, and my number is (816) 785-5146 (on
   campus number, that is).
   
   Kevin Joseph "The Squatch" Student, Northeast Missouri State Univ
   President, NMSU Bulldog Roller Hockey
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  Nebraska
  
   US Amateur Confederation Of Roller Skating
   4730 S St.
   PO Box 6579
   Lincoln, NE 68506
   402-483-7551
   
   
   From: twinter@unlinfo.unl.edu (thomas winter)
   
   Skate tours:
   Sundays at 1:30 starting from Antelope Park in Lincoln Saturdays
   starting at 1 from Peter Pan Park. Most members are speedskaters/long
   distance cruisers, but the Saturday group is mostly converted ice
   figure-skaters who want to work on flat-land tricks.
   
   Monthly meetings:
   7:00 p.m.first Mondays at Gere Public Library.
   
   Contact: Tom Winter (402) 488-9238
   Secretary
   Linc-In-Liners
   1010 Eastridge Dr.
   Lincoln, Nebraska 68510
   
  New Jersey
  
   Bladerunners
   B. Haugen
   Lamberville, NJ
   609-397-3366
   
   
   Team Montvale
   Mike Curran
   Montvale, NJ
   201-337-4988
   
   
   Golden State SS Club
   Roselle Park, NJ
   408-241-2590
   
   
   LandskatersClub
   Collingswood, NJ
   609-854-7774
   
   
   Midlantic Inline Racing Team
   D. DiBlasio or "Buggy" Almont
   Moorsetown, NJ
   609-235-7513 or 215-537-1692
   
   
   NJ
   Linda Lines
   Toms River, NJ
   908-244-2483
   
   
  New York
  
   Capital District Speedskating Club
   http://www.pair.com/manning/
   contact: Liz Marchese
   Roberts Hill Road
   Box 197A
   West Coxsackie NY 12192
   518.731.6614
   
   
   NY Inline/Ice Assoc.
   Ballston Spa, NY
   518-885-6487
   
   
   Inline Groove
   Syracuse, NY
   315-446-2057
   
   
   Inline On Long Island
   Bohemia, NY
   516-244-0445
   
   
   Long Island Road/Track
   Pt. Washington, NY
   516-868-2160
   
   
   Manhattan Metro Rollers
   Manhattan, NY
   G. Harris: 212-861-1818
   P. Eads: 718-278-2386
   
   
   NY Road Skaters Assoc.
   P.O. Box 1120
   New York, NY 10023 USA
   212-534-7858
   webmaster@nyrsa.org Regarding the NYRSA Web site and e-mailing lists.
   president@nyrsa.org: Regarding any other club matter.
   http://www.nyrsa.org
   
   Skaters In The Village
   New York, NY
   Ray Johnson: 201-420-0762
   V. Welch: 718-528-9199
   
   
   Rochester Inline
   Barbara Hughson
   Rochester, NY
   716-234-0880
   
   
   From pcrxs@nasagiss.giss.nasa.gov (R.B. Schmunk)
   Date: Mon, 07 Nov 1994 17:52:11
   
   New York Road Skaters Association (NYRSA),
   328 East 94th St., New York, NY 10128;
   212-369-6285:
   
   An in-line-dominated organization and perhaps the most well-known of
   city skating groups because of their management of several events in
   Central Park and elsewhere during "skating season". Dues are $25 /
   year, and an extra $8 gets you a NYRSA T-shirt. The membership card
   entitles you to a 10% discount at Blades, a local chain of skate
   shops, and $5 or $10 off the entry fee for races and many other
   NYRSA-sponsored events. A small application blank can be found on the
   Central Park skate guide available at Blades, the most prominent of
   which is Blades West, at 120 West 72nd St., just off Columbus Ave.
   
   
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  Ohio
  
   From bolo@one.net
   
   Cincinnati Blade Brigade- Cincinnati's only inline skating club! Our
   club is open to all, beginners to advanced, street skaters to speed
   skaters.
   
   For more information: e-mail: bolo@one.net
   Cincinnati Blade Brigade Hotline (voice recording): (513)-852-0898
   Web URL: http://w3.one.net/~bolo/cbb.html
   
   
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  North Carolina
    1. Club Name: Triangle Skating Club
    2. Location: Research Triangle Park NC
    3. URL: http://www.interpath.net/~tscnews
    4. Charter: Recreation/competitive club, speed, marathon, distance,
       freestyle, tricks, distance, fun. Trips and social activities.
    5. Contact: Skating Connection 24 hour recorded information (919)
       460-0964
    6. Contact Name: Matt Cohen tscnews@mdc.pdial.interpath.net OR
       mcohen@bnr.ca
    7. Schedule: Check the skating connection
    8. Roads: Some of the best in the State. Skater friendly city.
    9. Meeting Place: Park & Ride next to the Governor's Inn. Exit 280
       off I-40. Parking lot is across from NCNB.
   10. Skill level: Mostly intermediate level skates. Beginner clinics
       every so often.
       
   
   
   From: ali00dxw@unccvm.uncc.edu (Dailene Wilson)
   
    1. Name: Charlotte Blade Rollerz
    2. Location: Charlotte NC
    3. Phone # of primary contact: Dailene and Jack Wilson (704)344-1555
       and/or e-mail address: ali00dxw@unccvm.uncc.edu (Dailene Wilson)
    4. Type of club: Speed skating, distance skating, some street
       Type of skate: mostly speed and distance (12-25 miles per skate),
       very hilly- beautiful neighborhoods. Occasional downtown skate-
       stair bashing, rail sliding, etc.
    5. Location description:
       Central YMCA, East Morehead
       Sundays @ 6pm, Tues and Thurs @ 6:30pm, Saturdays @ 11am
       Beginner skates:
       Wednesdays 5-8pm, Alpine Ski Center ($5 rental, 332-2824)
       Thursdays 5:30, Tennis & Ski (377-3175)
    6. Requirements: Helmets and wristguards required on all skates
    7. Fees: $10 club membership (that means you get a newsletter 6 times
       a year- you can skate with us for free!)
    8. General skill level of the club: Mostly intermediate to advanced
       skaters. Beginner sessions available through the local skate shops
       (see above).
    9. Any other comments: We ask that all skaters that join us on
       Saturday, Sunday, Tuesday and Thursday be proficient in stopping
       and controlling their speed as the terrain in Charlotte is very
       hilly!
       
   
   
   
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  Pennsylvania
  
   From Randy_Bryant@BRYANT.VLSI.CS.CMU.EDU
   Date: Thu Mar 10 22:32:20 1994
   
    1. Pittsburgh Inline Skating Club (PISC)
    2. Mailing Address:
       2811 Brentwood Ave.
       (First Floor, Rear)
       Pittsburgh, PA 15227
       Club president: Amy Krut (412) 885-2233
    3. Email contact: Randy.Bryant@cs.cmu.edu
    4. Type of club: All aspects of inline skating
    5. Various activities in Pittsburgh area
    6. All club skates require a helmet
    7. Varies by activity
    8. All skill levels
       
   
   
   From Randy_Bryant@BRYANT.VLSI.CS.CMU.EDU
   Date: Thu Mar 10 22:38:24 1994
   
    1. Greater Pittsburgh Unified Speedskating Club
    2. ...
    3. Primary Contacts:
       Bob Halden (412) 744-0037
       Wade Smith (412) 241-5967
    4. Short Track (ice) speedskating
    5. Meet at Golden Mile Ice Arena, Monroeville, PA
    6. Must wear helmet.
    7. Fees: Currently $10/session, but varies with club finances
    8. Skill level: All levels
    9. Other comments: Programs for children, adults, and special
       olympians
       
   
   
   From: jimfed@aol.com (Jimfed)
   Date: 25 Jul 1994 18:56:04 -0400
   
   I am a member of the P.I.S.C., and for those of you who are
   interested, we have 2 Pittsburgh skates a week. Tuesday we meet at the
   Giant Eagle's on the South Side at 7:30, and Thursday we meet at the
   fountain in front of the Frick Fine Arts building in Oakland. We have
   been averaging 10 - 15 people on these skates, but, would love to have
   more show up.
   
   Tuesday night's skate is a long one, averaging between 10 and 15
   miles, and Thursday's is shorter with more tricks and stuff.
   
   I also have a practice skate at Gateway Senior High school for
   beginners and practicing. This meets Wednesday night at the tennis
   courts at 6:30.
   
  Texas

   1. Name: Roller Hockey Sport Club of SWT
   2. Location: Southwest Texas State University, San Marcos, TX
   3. Phone # of Primary contact: Mike Moore 512-392-0858,
      and/or e-mail address: mm02885@swt.edu
   4. Type of club: Hockey
      Type of skate: Hockey, Tuesday and Wednesday nights, 7-9pm
   5. Location description: Jowers, Gym 221
   6. Requirements: Skates, helmet, stick.  Pads recommended.
   7. Fees: $15/semester (Sept-Dec, Jan-May)
   8. General Skill Level of the club: All levels, but mostly beginners.
   9. Any other comments: Web site coming soon. We're also interested
      in playing other teams in Texas; please contact us if you have a
      team and would like to play.

  Washington
  
   In Washington state call WISA (Washington in-line skating assoc.) at
   206-298-3674
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Other Countries

  Ontario
  
   From greg@sce.carleton.ca
   Date: Sat Mar 5 16:17:18 1994
   
    1. Name: Ottawa Pacer's Speed Skating Club
    2. Location: Ottawa, ON, Canada
    3. Phone # of primary contact: Greg Franks (613) 726-9594
       and/or e-mail address of contacts: greg@sce.carleton.ca
    4. Type of club: Speed Skating (Short & Long track), Adult and
       Children.
       Type of skate: Short and Long Track speed skating
    5. Location description: Indoor: Dulude Arena, Ottawa, ON.
       Outdoor: Brewer Park (Natural Ice oval)
       Outdoor: Rideau Canal (winter obviously - 7km continuous ice)
    6. Requirements: Must provide helmets and other saftey equipment.
       Rental skates available.
    7. Fees: Yes -- depends on membership catagory.
    8. General skill level of the club: All. We have three time slots:
       Children learning to skate, Competitive Skaters, and Adult
       recreational.
       
   
   
   
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   Toronto, ON Hi there, I was just on the re. skate newsgroup and I read
   your article regarding clubs and organizations. I am a member on the
   Toronto In-Line Skating Club, and I write to you from the Toronto, ON
   area.
    1. Club name: Toronto Inline Skating Club (TISC)
    2. Club President: Wayne Burret
    3. Location: Toronto, Ontario
    4. Telephone Numbers:
          + President: 905 272 1774
          + Club Inquiries: 905 822 2100
          + e-mail contact: ai801@freenet.toronto.on.ca
    5. Mission Statement: To further the sport of Inline skating. To
       enjoy and participate in the fastest growing sport ever!
       
   
   
   I've been a member for two years, and they have been very productive
   ones. The coaches are some of the finest speed skaters in Canada, two
   of whom were on the Canadian World Team this year.
   
   
     _________________________________________________________________
   
  London, UK
  
   From: denkog@julian.uwo.ca (Keith O. Gare) The Forest City Rollers
   In-Line Skate Club
   
   Last fall when the club started meeting, we met on Wendesday nights
   and went for a casual, recreational skate through the city of London,
   Ontario Canada. The distance we covered was 8-10k.
   
   The atmosphere is very social, with safety and fun being most
   important! We only skated as fast as the slowest person in the group.
   Obeyed ALL traffic regulations(as we covered sidewalk, street and
   trail) and had a great time.
   
   We are offical and listed in INLINE magazine. The group is led by two
   IISA certified instructors, myself and my SO. Last year we averaged
   8-10 people weekly and hope for more this year.
   
   Contact: Keith O. Gare, denkog@julian.uwo.ca
   
   
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  Sydney, Australia
  
   From Brendan Bouffler (brendan@comms.unsw.EDU.AU)
   
   "The Sydney City Skate is a regular weekly skate (in-line) organised
   by the people at Bondi Boards & Blades. We meet outside the McDonalds
   at Circular Quay _every_ Wednesday night at 7:00pm. The skate
   generally lasts for about two hours covering around 20-25 Km's (12-15
   mi). We go over the Harbour Bridge for a speed run, and then skate
   around town along a varying route that regularly covers places like
   the Opera House, Darling Harbour, Botanic Gardens, Mrs Macquarie's
   Chair, Sydney Uni, Kings Cross and other notable spots.
   
   Information can be got from:
   
   Bondi Boards & Blades
   230 Oxford Street,
   Bondi Junction
   Ph. + 61 2 369 2212
   
   or, of course, via email to me at brendan@unsw.EDU.AU"
   
   From: VKGS28A@prodigy.com (MR KIM MOSER)
   Date: Thu, 09 Feb 1995 01:25:52 EST
   
   Inline Skate Clubs, Night Skates, and Skate Parks in Australia
   (Queensland, New South Wales, Victoria, and South Australia)
   
   SKATE CLUBS:
   
   ISANSW (In-Line Skating Association of New South Wales, Inc.)
   For info, write:
   
   
    John Williams or David Ting
    c/o ISANSW
    P.O. Box 305
    Manly, NSW 2095
    Australia
    
   NIGHT SKATES:
   
   Brisbane (Queensland):
   Contact: Skate Arena: 369-1061 (24 hr recording), 367-3284 (voice)
   
   Night skate: Sunday, 4-6pm: Regatta (Coronation Drive); adults
   
   Friday, 11-12pm: GPO (Post Office on Queen & Edward St.); skaters of
   all ages
   
   Sydney (New South Wales)
   Contact: Manly Blades: 976-3833
   
   Night skate: Wednesdays, meet either at the shop (Manly Blades, in
   Manly) at 7pm, or at the Palace Gates in front of the Conservatorium
   on Macquarie Street in the city at 8pm; call Manly blades during the
   day to find out which location/time to meet.
   
   Melbourne (Victoria):
   Contact: Sports Mix: 663-5166 (269 Lonsdale Street, near Museum
   Station, next to Myer)
   
   Night skate: Wednesdays, 6pm, meet in front of store; also at 9pm,
   meet at the Arts Center
   
   Adelaide (South Australia):
   Contact: The Skate Pit (232-2433) or Coastal Creatures (295-2266)
   
   Night skate: Friday, 9pm, meet at steps by Grenfell Center, on the
   west side of the street (across the street from the Grenfell mall)
   
   SKATE PARKS:
   
   Brisbane:
   In Petrie Terrace, across the street from Lang Park (corner of Hale
   and Caxton)
   
   Canberra:
   In Belconnen, a block or two east of where Eastern Valley Way hits
   Lake Ginninderra.
   
   
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