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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
National Governing Body
USA Roller Sports
(USARS)
www.usarollersports.com
Venue Coordinator: Sabrina Fitzig
Venue Assistant: Lindsey DeFilippo
Venue Assistant: Shannon Topper
Technical
Delegates: Patricia Vera
(Speed/Artistic)
Location: International Sports Centre
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.
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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.
Attire
Jeans and sweatshirts are
unacceptable. Leotards and tights, jumpsuits, stretch pants, shorts, and shirts
must be worn.
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 and
roller hockey events must wear a helmet (Anzi 90.4 Rated or Snell) at all times
when on the floor. All roller hockey goalies must wear a facemask.
Facilities
The maple wood floor of the
Skate 309 is 152 feet long by 73 feet wide. The dimensions are slightly
different than CN Skate Palace (2004 Venue) so routines should be adjusted
accordingly.
Skaters should come dressed
for competition. There are restrooms at the skating arena.
Rentals
Rental skates will be
available at the rink.
Roller Hockey Tournament Tiebreaker
There will be a 3-minute rest
followed by two, 2-minute periods. If the score is still tied, a final result
will be obtained through sudden death shots taken from a point halfway between
the center spot and the goal. A coin toss determines which team shoots first,
then teams alternate.
Transportation
Transportation will be
provided from the hotels to the rink if needed.
Tentative Schedule of Events
| Friday, November 2nd |
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| 1:00-2:00 p.m. |
Roller Skating Continuing Education Clinic |
International Sports Centre |
| 2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. |
Head Coaches' Meeting |
International Sports Centre |
| 2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. |
Athlete Practice |
International Sports Centre |
| 9:00 p.m. |
Head Coaches’ Meeting |
Bartley Hall, Room 2001 |
| Saturday, November 3rd |
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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, November 4th |
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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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Sports Rules Committee
- Venue Coordinator: Sabrina Fitzig
- SOPA Sport Director: Patricia Vera (Speed/Artistic)
- Head Coach: TBA
- Alt. Head Coach: TBA
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