TISC fielded 20 skaters and a small army of volunteers at the recent Canadian Outdoor Championships. Our skaters earned an impressive 32 medals in Sprint, Distance, and Overall categories, plus a good racing experience and few National records along way.
For many TISC’ers, this was their first Canadian Championship. Yes, TISC’s performances were solid. But what was more impressive was our club’s solidarity, how TISC’s skaters rose up to and handled challenges and tough situations, and the way everyone took the opportunity to greet and welcome those from out of town.
The competition, which was organized and sanctioned by Roller Sports Canada, was held July 2nd and 3rd at CITC’s 200-meter banked track in Harrsiton, Ontario.
- Record-setting weekend for Amanda Tickner: Amanda set two of records in the competitive Freshmen category. With her new skates, she looks strong and is showing promise!
- Strange results for Morgane Echardour, Pan Am Games bound!: Day 1: 1st and 1st, Day 2: 2nd, 2nd, and 2nd, and 2nd! Morgane Echardour has earned a spot on Canada’s squad for the upcoming Pan American Games this October in Mexico
- Jade Pauley almost perfect: After winning all 5 distances at the Canadian Champs in Calgary in 2010, Jade Pauley won 4 of 5 races, with an unexpected and surprising win in the 15km elimination
- Alain Quintard cruises and supports: Alain Quintard was a great team mate, offering help to his friends and maintaining consistent speed in his Grand Master races
- Travis Shaw, Great Performances: Travis Shaw set personal best times in the 300-meter sprint and placed a surprising 3rd place in the 15km elimination race, topping strong skaters in an exciting finish that saw a few skaters go down! Don’t worry, Travis had these guys already beat before they crashed!
- First Nationals victory for Shannon Hegarty: Shannon Hegarty’s sprint has been her strong point, and she made a point of allowing it to propel her to victory in dramatic fashion in the 500-meter, diving for the line, finishing about 1 skate length ahead of club-mate Morgane Echardour and Quebec’s Martine Charbonneau
- Alex Rudy raises his game: He faced stiff competition from CPVRAM and VRL. He showed good racing instincts in the elimination and points races. Watch out, this kid is fast and he can last!
- TISC’s volunteers- unsung heroes!: A number of TISC members volunteered with lap counting, photo finishing, officiating, and organizing. Thank you for all you work and for representing our amazing club in such a positive and helpful way!
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Posted by Peter Doucet 
