Performance Inline Racing, Speed Skating in Central Florida

<BODY> Performance Inline Racing is an inline speed skating team that practices in the Orlando, FL area (Kissimmee and Casselberry). Regardless of age or experience, you can skate with us and join the team. If you are in the area vacationing, visitors are always welcome. Please see our practice schedule for dates, times, and places. U.S.A.R.S Inline Skating Programs Novice Program - designed for beginner speed skaters who have competed 3 years or less at the Regional Level. Novice eligibility is affected by their placements at the National Championship. At most competitions, Novice skaters are allowed to compete in the Standard events as well. Once a skater, Elementary and above, as competed in the Standard level/program at Nationals, or receives 1st, 2nd, or 3rd placement in the Novice Program, at Nationals, they will no longer be qualified to skate in the Novice program in the future. Novice Divisions: Tiny Tot, Primary and Juvenile divisions are available at most league meets, and some invitationals, however are not raced at the National level, at this time. The Elementary division and above are raced at League meets, Invitational's, and Regional and National competitions. . Standard Program - USA Roller Sports Standard indoor speed program is for skaters who have competed in the Novice program, and have advanced on through National Placement, or feel they are ready to compete at the Standard level. Once a skater, Elementary and above, as competed in the Standard level/program at Nationals, they will no longer be qualified to skate in the Novice program in the future. Pro / Elite Division - Designed for Junior and Senior World Class skaters who have been on the World Team or who have dominated their respective indoor age division. WORLD CLASS SPEED DIVISION World Class is an open entry event at the Indoor Inline National Championships. Any Senior World Team member, or a former Senior World Team member participating in current world team selection will be required to skate World Class if they wish to skate at the Indoor Inline National Championships. Former Senior World Team members electing not to participate in current world team selection may skate Standard or World Class at the National Championship. Former Senior World Team members participating in current world team selection for 5 consecutive years without making the team may continue to participate in current world team selection but are no longer required to skate World Class at the Indoor National Championships. Skaters who have not participated as members of the Senior World Team who are 14 years of age or older may enter this event provided they have placed 1st, 2nd, or 3rd individually in Sophomore, Junior, Senior, or Classic at Indoor Nationals the previous year. Junior World Team members are eligible to compete in World Class Indoor at their discretion. A non-Senior World Team skater may not skate World Class and their Standard individual event in the same year. If they do enter World Class, they may return the next year to their Standard Event. If a skater enters the Standard Regional Indoor Speed Skating Championships, they may not enter World Class that same year at the National Championships. Division/Age/Race Distances Age is determined by the skater's age as of January 1st of the current skating season Novice Inline Divisions JO Elementary 11 & under 300m, 500m JO Freshman 12 & 13 300m, 700m JO Sophomore 14 & 15 500m, 1000m JO Junior 16 & 17 500m, 1000m JO Senior 18 & older 500m, 1000m JO Classic 25 & older 500m, 1000m JO Master 35 & older 500m, 1000m Standard Inline Divisions Tiny Tot 5 & under 100m, 200m, 300m Primary 6 & 7 200m, 300m, 400m Juvenile 8 & 9 200m, 300m, 500m Elementary 10 & 11 300m, 500m, 700m Freshman 12 & 13 300m, 500m, 1000m Sophomore 14 & 15 500m, 1000m, 1500m Junior Women 16 & 17 500m, 1000m, 1500m Junior Men 16 & 17 500m, 1000m, 2000m Senior Women 18 & older 500m, 1000m, 2000m Senior Men 18 & older 500m, 1500m, 3000m World Class Women 14 & older 100m, 500m, 1000m, 5000m World Class Men 14 & older 100m, 500m, 1500m, 5000m Classic Women 25 & older 500m, 1000m, 1500m Classic Men 25 & older 500m, 1000m, 2000m Grand Classic Women 30 & older 500m, 1000m, 1500m Grand Classic Men 30 & older 500m, 1000m, 2000m Master Women 35 & older 500m, 700m, 1000m Masters Men 35 & older 500m, 1000m, 1500m Grand Master Women 40 & older 500m, 700m, 1000m Grand Master Men 40 & older 500m, 1000m, 1500m Veterans 45 & older 500m, 700m, 1000m Grand Veterans 50 & older 500m, 700m, 1000m Senior Grand Veterans 55 & older 500m, 700m, 1000m Standard Two Person Inline Relay Divisions Primary 2 Boy 7 & under 1200m Primary 2 Girl 7 & under 1200m Primary 2 Mix 7 & under 1200m Elem. 2 Boy 8,9,10,11 2000m Elem. 2 Girl 8,9,10,11 2000m Elem. 2 Mix 8,9,10,11 2000m Soph. 2 Man 12,13,14,15 3000m Soph. 2 Woman 12,13,14,15 2000m Soph. 2 Mix 12,13,14,15 3000m Senior 2 Man 16 & older 5000m Senior 2 Woman 16 & older 3000m Senior 2 Mix 16 & older 3000m Classic 2 Man 25 & older 2000m Classic 2 Woman 25 & older 2000m Classic 2 Mix 25 & older 2000m Master 2 Man 35 & older 2000m Master 2 Woman 35 & older 2000m Master 2 Mix 35 & older 2000m Veteran 2 Man 45 & older 2000m Veteran 2 Woman 45 & older 2000m Veteran 2 Mix 45 & older 2000m Standard 4 Person Relays Juvenile 4 Boy 9 & under 1200m 1200m Juvenile 4 Girl 9 & under 1200m 1200m Juvenile 4 Mix 9 & under 1200m 1200m Freshman 4 Boy 10 - 13 2000m Freshman 4 Girl 10 - 13 2000m Freshman 4 Mix 10 - 13 2000m Senior 4 Man 14 & older 4000m Senior 4 Woman 14 & older 4000m Senior 4 Mix 14 & older 4000m Master 4 Man 35 & older 2000m Master 4 Woman 35 & older 2000m Master 4 Mix 35 & older 2000m -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Competitions League Meets - Small, 1-day meets held for skaters and officials to gain experience in competition. The entry fee for South Florida league meets is only $35 - $40 per skater. The meets are usually held in the south or central Florida area and limited to Florida skaters. Performance Inline Racing will host two league meets and the proceeds from both events will used for National expenses. The South Florida Speed League is the strongest league in the country. Invitational Meets - Larger meets lasting 2-3 days with skaters attending from all over the country and some international skaters as well. These meets often include a day of outdoor competition in addition to the indoor events. The meet fees for an invitational meet will range from $65 - $130 per skater depending on the number of events skated. Regional Championship - The qualifying meet for the indoor national championship. This meet is held in June each year. Skaters from the Southern Region (FL, GA, SC, KY, AL, TN, and MS) compete in both the Novice and Standard Divisions, as well as, Standard relays. The top four placements advance onto the USARS indoor National Championship. Skaters who qualify to skate Nationals, as a Performance Inline Racing member, are obligated to compete and represent the team, at Nationals. Please refer to the Regional Commitment form. USA Roller Sports Indoor National Championship - The top placements from each of the nine US Regions compete for National Titles in each event. In 2008, Nationals will be in Lincoln, Nebraska. USA Roller Sports Banked Track and Road Championship - Held in Colorado Springs, Colorado at the Olympic Training Center each year at the end of May. Not only is this the Outdoor National Championship, but also the qualifying competition for the USA Junior and Senior World Team. This team represents the United States at the World Championship and Pan Am Games. There is also a Freshman division for skaters 9-12 years old. In order to compete at the Outdoor National Championship, you must qualify at a USARS Banked Track Developmental Clinic in Colorado or Ft. Lauderdale. Qualifications for National Banked Track Championships: For track safety, successful participation in approved USARS Banked Track Clinics is required to qualify for entry in the open USARS National Banked Track Championships, provided the candidate meets or exceeds the following qualifying times: Freshman Male 300m 00:37.00 2000m 04:30.00 Freshman Female 300m 00:37.00 2000m 04:30.00 Junior Male 300m 00:34.00 3000m 07:00.00 5000m 10:30.00 Junior Female 300m 00:36.00 Senior Male 300m 00:34.00 3000m 06:30.00 5000m 10:30.00 Senior Female 300m 00:36.00 Masters Male 300m 00:36.00 3000m 07:30.00 5000m 11:30.00 Masters Female 300m 00:37.00 FIRS Inline Speed Skating World Championship - The fastest skaters from each country compete in banked track and road competition including a marathon, to determine the World Champions in each event. Pan American Championship - A series of outdoor races held in North, Central and South America for building and developing the sport in these countries and to prepare skaters for the Pan American Games, held every four years. NIRA Nationals - The National Inline Racing Association hosts an open entry National Championship on an oval track, identical to short track ice speed skating. Local Marathons - There are many marathons held in the US throughout the season. Watch the events page on the web site www.performanceinlineracing.org for locations, dates and registration information. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 2007/08 Season Monthly/Daily Practice Fees Team members have their choice of payment methods. Basic fees include any and all, indoor and outdoor practices available at that location, for that month. If you choose to pay the monthly fee it is due the first of each month, and considered late after the 10th. If you pay by the practice, payment is due before each practice session. Non-Member $5.00 Non-Member Walk-In fee per practice (Punch Card available for $50.00/10 Practices) Kissimmee Member Basic Fee $50.00 Single Skater basic fee per Month/by the 10th of the month $80.00 2 Skater Discount basic fee per Month/ by the 10th of the month $100.00 Family Rate, 3 or More Skaters basic fee per Month/ by the 10th of the month Joint Membership with Casselberry $15.00 In addition to basic fee /by the 10th of the month (Paid To Casselberry) Coaches Fees Included with the basic Fee Walk-Ins $1.50 Casselberry Member Walk-In per practice (Punch Card available $15.00/10 Practices) $5.00 Non-Member Walk-In per practice (Punch Card available for $50.00/10 Practices) $10.00 Late Fee (No Punch Card Available) Casselberry Member Basic Fee $25.00 per skater basic fee per Month/ by the 10th of the month Joint Membership with Kissimmee $15.00 in addition to basic fee (Skating both locations)/ by the 10th of the month (Paid To Kissimmee) Coaches Fees $10.00 Coaches Fees per month, for any team member not paying basic fee, and paying member walk-in at both locations/ by the 10th of the month Walk-Ins $3.00 Kissimmee Walk-In per practice (Punch Card available $30.00 for 10 Practices) $5.00 Non-Member Walk-In per practice (Punch Card available for $50.00 for 10 Practices) $10.00 Late Fee (No Punch Card Available) USA Roller Sports Membership USARS membership is required to compete in most meets and is good for the entire season, expiring at midnight, August 31, of the current season. The cost is $40. This card also provides the skater with supplemental accident insurance for practices and meets when a certified coach is present. For insurance purposes, amateur cards are required for all team members attending practice. New team members who have not acquired an amateur card by the time they start practicing will be skating at their own risk, and not covered under USARS insurance. Download Membership Form -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Practice Rules All skaters are required to follow these rules, as well as any rules from each rink. No chewing gum at any time Every skater must wear an ANSI certified helmet that fits properly. Helmets must be on and buckled BEFORE you step on the skating surface. All skaters are EXPECTED to participate in the entire practice session and give their best effort unless the coach excuses him or her. NO PROFANITY! Skaters are to demonstrate good sportsmanship at all times. No criticism of any skater at any time. Wear comfortable, form-fitting clothes to practice such as uniforms or spandex shorts with tucked in T-shirts. All skaters should have the appropriate wheels on when they arrive at practice. Skaters should not miss drills due to wheel changes. Skaters are expected to be on the skating surface within 10 minutes of the start of the practice session. When the coach is talking, no one else should be. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Sportsmanship Checklist As a member of this team, you agree to abide by the following I abide by the practice rules. I try to avoid arguments. I always skate fair. I follow the directions of the coach. I respect the other skater's efforts. I accept the judgment calls of the referees and coaches. I help the coach and other skaters whenever I can. I never "rub it in", or gloat when I beat another skater. I don't complain or make excuses when I lose. I treat my teammates, opponents, coaches and referees with respect. If a teammate makes a mistake, I encourage, not criticize. I try to learn from my mistakes and continue to skate my best. Good sportsmanship means having the ability to win without gloating, lose without complaining, and showing respect to others at all times -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Tips for skater Parents During practice sessions, keep a low profile. Let the coach do the coaching and just enjoy watching your child develop. Observe and evaluate, but avoid being overbearing. If you are a parent who is also a skater, the same applies…let the coach do the coaching. Communicate with your skater privately and positively. Be a good Role model. Don't swear, or in other ways show poor sportsmanship. Let your behavior serve as an example. Redefine winning and losing. Place a priority on effort and reaching maximum potential as individuals and as a team. See opponents as comrades, not enemies. Emphasize competing against yourself; opponents are there just to help you do this. Encourage cooperation. Push teamwork; discourage selfishness, set up situations where different sexes/races of children depend on each other for success. Keep sports in perspective. Nurture well-rounded identity for kids; support their sport and nonsport interests equally, as this fosters an identity as a total person, not just an athlete. Be positive whenever possible. Critical comments can hurt more than help; give a compliment first, then add what they can do to improve, followed by why doing this will help them. All kids are not created equally. Differences among kids require different ways of treating them. Appreciate their individual strengths and help them develop at their own pace. Avoid "labeling" kids. They tend to behave and perform within the limits you set for them; expecting each of them to succeed in their own way gives them the freedom to do so. Don't confuse hearing with listening. Listen to their needs and concerns; their worries may seem trivial at times, but let them know you understand and support them. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- F.A.Q.s Can anyone join? In order to join the speed team a skater must be able to perform basic skating techniques wearing inline skates such as forward skating, stopping and cross-overs. It is not necessary for a skater to own a pair of speed skates before he/she starts. It is necessary however to have access to a pair of recreational roller blades… speed skates if possible. A person does not have to be "fast" in order to join… we'll help you get fast! Each skater and parent must sign a written agreement to follow Team Florida's practice and competition rules. Beginner classes are offered throughout the year, and encouraged for new skaters. The skate shop offers inexpensive speed skater starter kits that include full set up skates, and a helmet. What equipment will I need? Each skater must have inline speed skates or roller blades and a safety helmet (ANSI Certified) before they can practice. Skaters should wear a speed uniform (skin suit), or shorts if they have them. If you do not have a speed uniform (skin suit), bicycle-type shorts or loose gym shorts and t-shirt are acceptable. Performance Inline Racing Uniforms Team uniforms are required to compete at meets. The cost of the uniforms is $65.00 (price subject to change). When you join the team, we will make arrangements to get uniforms ordered for you. Do I have to compete if I join? No. Speed skating is a great way to get in shape or to lose weight. Did you know speed skating burns more than 600 calories per hour? While most of our skaters intend on competing, it is not required. When do we practice? Practice schedules change from time to time based on upcoming race schedules, the rink's schedule and season. You can review the current practice schedule on the team web site: www.performanceinlineracing.org . Any changes to the schedule are communicated during our practices and posted on this site. What if we want to practice more? Some skaters may want to practice more than what time we have allotted… great! There are many team members who practice more than three times a week. The coach can direct you to other team members who practice outside this schedules… you are welcome to practice with them. What's expected at practice? Parents: Please let the coach's coach! All parents want their child to succeed. We also want to see your child succeed… as a team member and an individual skater. Parents must be able to respect the coach's authority over the practices and events. Coaches will not tolerate situations in which adults react inappropriate, senseless and even violent ways at any of our sporting events. Parents who demonstrate such behavior will be asked to leave and escorted out if necessary. Every parent wants to see his or her child become the next "champion." We do not want our practices to become more about adult egos than kid's enjoyment and participation. Even at the National level, parents need to be able to control themselves and work with the coaches. Skaters: RESPECT… All skaters should respect their teammates, their coaches, coaches and athletes from other teams, the officials who are refereeing the events and spectators and parents. Skaters who demonstrate disrespect will be tolerated, and may face a suspension from the team practices or events. Extreme cases of disrespect or inappropriate behavior may result in a skater being expelled from the team. 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