(250) 851-1481
McArthur Island Sports Centre, Kamloops
info@kamloopslongblades.ca

Week of Sept 23-29

Welcome to week #3! Congratulations to Cameron Thomas for skating SIX personal best times at the Calgary Fall Classic this weekend!

Happy Birthday, Cam!

Please note that we will be holding a special event during Thursday’s practice this week! All are welcome to sell any used equipment that they may have. Here are the details:

Thursday practice – Sept 26th – starting at 6pm.

Tables will be set up on the mezzanine to sell new and used speed skating equipment.
– the club has new skin suits in stock and will also be taking orders
– you are welcome to bring any items you wish to sell
– there is a demand for used items (especially junior sized skin suits)

Equipment:

Please remember to wear your required protective equipment to all practices on ice! For a reminder of what is required, please check out the following link: https://www.kamloopslongblades.ca/equipment/

Also, a reminder that protective equipment that belongs to the club should only be used on a temporary basis. Check out https://www.ilovespeedskating.com/ for any missing items!

Did you know? We can list your items for sale! Check out https://www.kamloopslongblades.ca/equipment-for-sale/

Fundraising:

Do you have an idea for a fundraising activity? Send an email to kamloopslongblades@gmail.com!

Fundraising is vital to our program. In order to ensure that we continue to offer a high-quality
program, the Kamloops Long Blades has adopted the following fundraising model: KLB Fundraising Agreement 2019-2020

Gail has 150 little coupon books for sale. Please see Gail if you are interested!

Competitions:

The 2019-2020 Competitions Bulletin has been released by BCSSA. This bulletin outlines the eligibility, seeding, and format for provincial-level competitions, including the BC Cups, BC Championships and FUNales: 2019-2020 Competitions Bulletin

The online calendar listing the competitions available for your skater can be found here: BCSSA Events & Results

Save-the-date: 

Langley Interclub: October 19, 2019

Salmon Arm Interclub: November 3, 2019

BC Cup #1 – Prince George (For L2T skaters and up):  November 16, 2019

Kelowna Cup – December 7, 2019

BC Cup #2 – Richmond – December 14, 2019

BC Cup (Long Track) – Prince George: January 11, 2020

BC Long Track Championships – January 25-26, 2020

Coyote Cup (Kamloops) – February 1, 2020

BC Short Track Championships – Abbotsford: March 14-15, 2020

See you all on the ice!

Kamloops Long Blades skate and take part in dryland activities on the traditional lands of the Tk’emlúps te Secwépemc within Secwépemc’ulucw, the unceded territory of the Secwépemc people. We respect and acknowledge the Indigenous peoples of this land, known as Turtle Island, and thank them for allowing us to live, learn and manage our association on their territory
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