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  • 39 National Champions!  
  • 12 Olympic Team Members!
  • 11 World Short Track Team Members!
  • 12 World Junior Short Track Team Team Members! 11/2008
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    • Sue Perles and Ron Rusk, Co-Presidents
    • Randy Sermeno, 1st Vice President
    • Jean Uyehara, 2nd Vice President
    • Chris McLaughlin, Treasurer 
    • Wilma Boomstra, Director of Coaching

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    While most speed skating in the United States is centered in the eastern half of the country, we are located on the West Coast, right near Los Angeles.  If you are not familiar with "LA", then we are located about 20 minutes from Disneyland.
    We currently train at 2 locations:  Glacial Gardens in Lakewood,
    and Ice Station Valencia, in Valencia.
    Details below
    .Visitors since January 2, 1998 
    Congratulations to JR Celski, Jonny Sermeno, and Eddie Alverez,
    members of the 2009 World Junior Short Track Team!
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    NEWS FLASH(ES) Session Changes, etc.:
    Lakewood Saturday Ice Times:  New, as of 11/01/2008: 6:00 to 7:15 PM
    Upcoming Ice Cancellations:
      Wednesday, December 24
    Wednesday, December 31
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    The new SCSSA Meet Schedule for next season is now posted.  Just click on the "Meet Results" icon on the left.

    Our Regular Ice Times:
    Wednesdays 6:10-7:25,and Saturdays, 6:00 to 7:15 PM, New skaters are always welcome! 
    Valencia speed skating on Thursdays: 
    New Ice Time (Oct.2008) :  Thursdays, 5:55 - 7:00 PM.
    New skaters are always welcome! 
    Photos! On Ice Training Photos taken at Lakewood!
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    Welcome Letter | Code of Conduct | Membership Waiver
     

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    The Southern California Speed Skating Association currently has two active
    speed skating clubs, with approximately 80-plus members.
    Skaters of the Southern California Speed Skating Association train together
    year round at the following locations: 
    Lakewood Glacial Gardens, located just east of Los Angeles
    Our ice times at Lakewood are:
    Wednesdays, 6:15 -7:30 P.M.; and Saturdays, 6:15 -7:30 P.M.
    PLEASE!  Double check the "NEWS FLASHES" above to confirm any changes!
    (If you are a first time skater with us, you need be at the rink 30 minutes prior to the listed times).
    Note: Groups of more than a few skaters:  Please notify us in advance of your visit, so we can be better prepared to help you!
    Ice Club DeMorra
    Lakewood, California

    Check out the new DeMorra Website!

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    Santa Clarita Speed Skating Club
    Ice Station Valencia (near Magic Mountain)
    Valencia, California
    New Ice Time (Oct.2008) :  Thursdays, 5:55 - 7:00 PM.
    NOTICE:We have complete loaner equipment for new skaters, and
    kids are especially welcome!
    All you need to bring is a long sleeved shirt, long pants, and gloves if you have them.
    A parent or guardian must come with you the first time you skate.
    Parents are encouraged to stay and watch (we have a lot that do)!!
    Note: Groups of more than a few skaters:
    Please notify us in advance of your visit, so we can be better prepared to help you! 
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    Visit the U.S. Speedskating Equipment Vendors Page
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    The SCSSA is indebted to The LA84 Foundation of Los Angeles (Formerly the Amateur Athletic Foundation).  We would most likely be non-existent, and Rusty Smith and Maria Garcia would most likely not be  members of the U.S. Olympic Short Track Speed Skating Team, 
    were it not for the gracious assistance of 
    The LA84 Foundation.
    Thank You!
    * Speed skating in Southern California is made possible thanks to the generosity of people like you.  Contributions to the Southern California Speed Skating Association, a tax-exempt organization under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code, are deductible for computing income and estate taxes.
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    the Bonts since 1984!
    A MUST have for every Skater & Coach
    The Skater's Guide to Power & Speed
    Book 1: The Ellis Method for the Straight Away Stride
    Book 2:  The Ellis Method for CORNERS
     by Susan Ellis
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