Season Is Plowing Forward; Fasten Your Skate Straps

Hi All,

The season is flying by as usual.  I was coaching with the Alberta Team that competed in Winnipeg last weekend.  I had a great time coaching (we had 38 skaters with three coaches).  I had a lot of trouble trying to memorize and work out the names of the skaters.  Here are three of my club skaters that made the trip.

We just finished our Club Ability Meet yesterday.  Great success overall.  I am definitely riding a wave of positive energy from all the people I have been working with including our great team of club coaches. 

Technical Tidbit:  Short Track Blade Set-UP

When looking at most beginner to intermediate level skaters, try to get the back end of the blade in the center of the boot (in line with Achilles).  If it is hard to line up, look at my blog on how to get a blade to hang straight down from the boot.  

For off-set;  try having the front of the left blade in line with the third toe (this works great if you have the ability appropriate blade bend and rocker).  On the right foot, line the front of the blade up with the second toe (on some skate models, I find lining up between the first and second toe works better).

If you have a gauge to check rocker and bend, it is never too late in the season to check skaters equipment.  We are in the home stretch of season;  Happy Skating!!