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 Chairperson: Kristina Benza
Assistant: David Shaheen
Technical
Delegates: Patricia Vera
(Speed/Artistic)
Location: International Sports Centre
in Mt. Laurel, NJ
E-mail: rollerskating@villanovaspo.com
Roller Skating is a
Special Olympics sport with many different facets. Athletes are given the option
to compete in artistic events, speed events or roller hockey. In addition to the
choice of sport, athletes may choose to use in-line or quad skates, depending on
their strengths. For artistic competition, men and women compete separately. The
competition is further divided into four levels, each level progressively more
difficult and requiring different elements. Speed events offer a variety of
distances for all skill levels, as well as relay and slalom events.
—Special Olympics International
Events
- Speed Events
- 100m Individual
- 300m Individual
- 500m Individual
- 1000m Individual
- 2 x 100m Relay
- 2 x 200m Relay
- 4 x 100m Relay
- 30m Straight Line
Race* #
- 30m Slalom* #
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- Artistic Events
- School Figures (Level
II, III & IV)
- Freestyle Singles
(Level II & III)
- Freestyle Pairs (Level
I & II)
- Solo Dance (Level II,
III, & IV)
- Co-ed Team Dance
(Level II, III, & IV)
- School Figures (Level
I)*
- Freestyle Singles
(Level I)*
- Solo Dance (Level I)*
- Co-ed Team Dance
(Level I)*
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* Designates events that
provide meaningful competition for athletes with lower ability levels.
# These are entry-level events. Athletes entered in these events may not participate in other events. They may, however, be listed as alternates for
team competition.
Awards
All Roller Hockey and Roller
Skating Speed Awards will be given at the venue on a rolling basis after the
completion of each event to keep timing of each competition accordingly.
Equipment
All competitors in speed events must wear a helmet (Anzi 90.4 Rated or Snell) at all times
when on the floor.
Facilities
The International Sports Centre in Mt. Laurel, NJ is home to a 15,000
square-foot roller skating rink. Skaters should come dressed for competition.
There are restrooms at the skating arena, and a hot breakfast will be served
upon arrival
Rentals
Rental skates will be
available at the rink.
Transportation
Transportation will be
provided from the hotels to the rink if needed.
Tentative Schedule of Events
| Friday |
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| 3:00 p.m. |
Head Coaches’ Meeting |
Bartley Hall, Room 1010 |
| Saturday |
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| 7:15 a.m. |
Head Coaches’ Briefing |
International Sports Complex |
| 7:30 a.m. |
Warm-Ups |
International Sports Complex |
| 7:45 a.m. |
Speed Finals |
International Sports Complex |
| 8:30 p.m. |
Roller Skating Speed Awards (rolling) |
International Sports Complex |
| 1:00 p.m. |
Leave Rink |
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| Sunday |
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| 7:15 a.m. |
Head Coaches’ Briefing |
International Sports Complex |
| 7:15 a.m. |
Warm-Ups |
International Sports Complex |
| 8:30 a.m. |
Roller Skating Artistic Awards (rolling) |
International Sports Complex |
| 7:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. |
Artistic Competition |
International Sports Complex |
| 12:00 p.m. |
Leave Rink |
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Special Olympics Office l 215 Dougherty Hall l 800 Lancaster Ave l Villanova, PA 19085 l (610) 519-7244 l info@villanovaspo.com
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