I just want to thank the CITY OF RANCHO CORDOVA!
The Transportation Department, the Fire Dept, the Police Dept, the Planning Dept and all of the other people that I met yesterday. What was originally a meeting of 4 people (or so I thought) turned into a boardroom full of "Head Honcho's" and I was at the head of the table pitching our plea for street closures for our upcoming Inline March Madness Invitational Marathon (say that fast 5 times)!
Although we finally decided on my 3rd choice for a course (only because it was shorter), we all left knowing that this race WILL become an "Annual Event" that we will continue to build upon. We all want this event to become the Duluth Marathon on the WEST COAST and this little City is ready, willing and able to take it on.
There are so many questions that we just don't know the answers to until the first race is over and done with, so we are taking baby steps to ensure that we do things right the first time. Things like parking, bathrooms, hand wash stations, food, electrical, barriers, volunteers, water stations and of course the weather! But we are diligently working on all of those avenues and the City is holding our hand from start to finish.
So with that said, I will be out at the site taking pictures over the next couple of days, figuring out the exact distance (somewhere around 2.2 to 2.5 mile loop) and bringing that back here to you, along with a course map and continual updates as the things are accomplished.
Thank you to all of you who have asked questions, made suggestions, and lent your support through emails and phone calls. This may be our first time but it will be an event to remember! It is all about skaters, skaters, and more skaters!!! Stay Tuned!!! Linda
Wednesday, January 30, 2008
Sunday, January 27, 2008
ENTRY FORMS POSTED
We are so excited about our upcoming race and have been answering phone calls from skaters and their parents from many different states!! We even have a club from CALGARY, CANADA joining us with their 9 skaters!!! Some of the skaters that I have spoken to are from Virginia, Pennsylvania, Texas, 3 different clubs in Washington, Idaho and Colorado!! So be sure that you have your hotel booked and that you bring your alarm clock (we will be starting early!) and we will see you in just a few short weeks! Remember if you have ANY questions, please do not hesitate to contact us, we will get right back to you!!
www.inlinemarchmadness.com
Sunday, January 20, 2008
OUR MOST CURRENT INFORMATION!!!
Parents and Skaters...
Thank you for your patience! Things are moving along but it feels like they are doing so in slow motion!
The host hotel is filling quickly and you may need to call the hotel to book your room if you are coming in on Wednesday evening. There were a small amount of rooms available at the $98 rate on Wednesday night and the next tier was at $125 a night. Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday nights all remain at $98 a night and are available until February 14th when the rooms will go back to $199 a night. So NOW is the time to book a room if you haven't done so already! The link is located on the left side of this page. ( When you call the Marriott ask for Alison or Kristin in Group Sales-tell them you are with Sunrise Rollerland Speed Meet).
More information has been added to our main website at: www.inlnemarchmadness.com Just scroll down the page for the latest information on prices, divisions and due dates. More will be added this week on a daily basis as it is available to us.
Here is how you can enter the indoor competition. Your coach or club representative will need to enter you if there are two or more skaters from one club. Please no single registrations unless you are the only skater representing your club. The entry forms are located on the left side of our main website up near the top on the page. Once you open that-please read and then proceed to the bottom of that page where the entry forms will be listed.
Those skaters not competing at the indoor portion of the competition may enter individually for the Outdoor skate. Once again, please see the individual link for the "Outdoor Only" portion and follow the directions on how to enter. Our course HAS changed and we should have the final layout by Friday, January 25th with a map included. The City of Rancho Cordova Roadway Department has approved the race we are waiting for the final approval from the Fire Department and the Police Department. We meet with them this week!
SCHEDULE: I know this is very important to those of you making reservations. Thursday morning will start with the NOVICE division - both distances. Next we will start 4-person relays followed by STANDARD division races.
Because we must wait for entries to come in (we have already received some entries) we cannot give you an exact time as to when each block of skating will begin. Sunday's outdoor schedule will start as early as we can and we HOPE to be finished by 2pm at the very latest. You are approximately 20-25 minutes away from the airport if you are leaving directly from the outdoor site. I PROMISE.... you will know as soon as we know!!!!!
Keep your eye on the deadlines!!! For the HOTEL it is FEBRUARY 14th or when rooms run out. For the INDOOR ENTRY it is: SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 16th.
OUTDOOR ENTRY:
Every skater who enters our Outdoor competition will come away with a t-shirt, goodie bag and a participation award. Remember we will skate rain or shine!!
MARATHON - 42K - (26.2 miles)
Entry included with you indoor entry: $50. 00
Only skate outdoor: $65.00 Deadline: FEBRUARY 23rd
Registration after February 23rd up until Saturday
afternoon 3/8/08 12:00pm (noon) $85.00
ADVANCED/INTERMEDIATE/RECREATIONAL - 5K - (3.12 miles)
Entry included with your indoor entry: $35.00
Only skating outdoor: $45.00 Deadline: FEBRUARY 23rd
Registration after Feb 23rd up until Saturday
afternoon 3/8/08 12:00pm (noon) $50.00
BEGINNER/FUN ROLL - 2K - (1.2 miles)
MUST BE BEGINNER!!
ROLLERBLADES OR QUAD SKATES ONLY! $20.00
Deadline - day of race 8:00 AM
Thank you for your patience! Things are moving along but it feels like they are doing so in slow motion!
The host hotel is filling quickly and you may need to call the hotel to book your room if you are coming in on Wednesday evening. There were a small amount of rooms available at the $98 rate on Wednesday night and the next tier was at $125 a night. Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday nights all remain at $98 a night and are available until February 14th when the rooms will go back to $199 a night. So NOW is the time to book a room if you haven't done so already! The link is located on the left side of this page. ( When you call the Marriott ask for Alison or Kristin in Group Sales-tell them you are with Sunrise Rollerland Speed Meet).
More information has been added to our main website at: www.inlnemarchmadness.com Just scroll down the page for the latest information on prices, divisions and due dates. More will be added this week on a daily basis as it is available to us.
Here is how you can enter the indoor competition. Your coach or club representative will need to enter you if there are two or more skaters from one club. Please no single registrations unless you are the only skater representing your club. The entry forms are located on the left side of our main website up near the top on the page. Once you open that-please read and then proceed to the bottom of that page where the entry forms will be listed.
Those skaters not competing at the indoor portion of the competition may enter individually for the Outdoor skate. Once again, please see the individual link for the "Outdoor Only" portion and follow the directions on how to enter. Our course HAS changed and we should have the final layout by Friday, January 25th with a map included. The City of Rancho Cordova Roadway Department has approved the race we are waiting for the final approval from the Fire Department and the Police Department. We meet with them this week!
SCHEDULE: I know this is very important to those of you making reservations. Thursday morning will start with the NOVICE division - both distances. Next we will start 4-person relays followed by STANDARD division races.
Because we must wait for entries to come in (we have already received some entries) we cannot give you an exact time as to when each block of skating will begin. Sunday's outdoor schedule will start as early as we can and we HOPE to be finished by 2pm at the very latest. You are approximately 20-25 minutes away from the airport if you are leaving directly from the outdoor site. I PROMISE.... you will know as soon as we know!!!!!
Keep your eye on the deadlines!!! For the HOTEL it is FEBRUARY 14th or when rooms run out. For the INDOOR ENTRY it is: SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 16th.
OUTDOOR ENTRY:
Every skater who enters our Outdoor competition will come away with a t-shirt, goodie bag and a participation award. Remember we will skate rain or shine!!
MARATHON - 42K - (26.2 miles)
Entry included with you indoor entry: $50. 00
Only skate outdoor: $65.00 Deadline: FEBRUARY 23rd
Registration after February 23rd up until Saturday
afternoon 3/8/08 12:00pm (noon) $85.00
ADVANCED/INTERMEDIATE/RECREATIONAL - 5K - (3.12 miles)
Entry included with your indoor entry: $35.00
Only skating outdoor: $45.00 Deadline: FEBRUARY 23rd
Registration after Feb 23rd up until Saturday
afternoon 3/8/08 12:00pm (noon) $50.00
BEGINNER/FUN ROLL - 2K - (1.2 miles)
MUST BE BEGINNER!!
ROLLERBLADES OR QUAD SKATES ONLY! $20.00
Deadline - day of race 8:00 AM
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