[SkateDC] Slalom Skate Practice Group - Sat 9-11am (12 Sept)

[Cliff Anckaitis]

All,

This week we will practice everything, from the basics to the few intermediate moves and a focus on the Crazy move.  I will bring a big cooler of water, chalk, cones and measuring tapes.  Bring your cones and a helmet for safety.  Also see Wed night slalom info below.  

**Rain - if it rains lightly or the streets are wet, the practice will still occur.  This is becasue: 1. beginner slalom is not about speed; 2. the paved court we practice on is deserted; and 3. we will really focus perfect form at slow speeds. Very hard, but very safer than going fast**

Our location is Washington & Lee H.S parking deck (off of 15th & Quincy) in Arlington (near Ballston Mall, MapQuest link below, see note).  We will begin with a 15 minute lesson. 

*The space is about 1/2 the size of a football field with a painted concrete surface. 1/2 of the space is a hockey area and the other half is for any use.  MapQuest link (1300 N. Quincy Street, Arlington, VA 22201) http://www.mapquest.com/maps?ddress=1301+N+Stafford+St&zipcode=22201 -- Note: From the MapQuest star drive past Rt 66 and turn left onto 15th St North.  There is street parking and 2 entrances to the mostly underground parking deck.  The skate area is above ground between the parking decks.

Also, for those who can't make it Sat morning, most weeks I go to the Wed night adult skate 800-1030pm at Wheels Skating Center (1200 Odenton Road, Odenton, Maryland 21113), http://www.wheelsrsc.com/.  I will commit to a free 15 minute lesson to all show up.

Here are some links that show the style of freestyle slalom (with the small cones) that we try to do. 

Boston Slalom Battle 2009 
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=agoY9xfoMfw 

Naomi Grigg - previous World Champion 
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0eVR1A9uau8 

Current & 3-time Word Champion KSJ 
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b-1VVDHFX10 

Cliff