Monthly Archives: March 2010

Fitzroy Smith Rankings 2009-2010

The Fitzroy Smith Final Rankings for 2009-10 are now available.

Fitzroy Winners

Craig with Fitzroy trophy

Alison with Ladies Fitzroy trophy

Craig M. (Ayrshire Flyers) took the men’s title, with the maximum available points from the four qualifying Scottish competitions.
Euan T. (Ayrshire Flyers) took second, with
Barrie B. in 3rd (Falkirk and Stirling).

The ladies had a separate competition for the first time this year with the points taken from five qualifying competitions. This inaugural ladies title was won by:
Alison W. (Ayrshire Flyers),
Rosslyn W. (Ayrshire Flyers) in 2nd and
Claire P. (Dundee) in 3rd place.

March 27, 2010

Scotland v England, 2010

The 2010 Scotland v England Junior International was held at Dundee Ice Rink on the 21st March.

Scotland got off to good start in the first session of 777m and 1500m races, taking a lead of 43 to 22 points. The English team rose to the challenge in the second session of shorter 333m and 500m races, the points ending equal for that session. Scotland however extended their lead in the third session of 500m and 100m races, taking that session with 42 points to England’s 23.

The most exciting races of the evening, as always, were the relays, with the crowd getting into the fun of the event. The Senior relay turned into two very close races between the English and Scottish A teams, and the two B teams. An exciting end to a great competition, with Scotland winning the overall event, 151 points to England’s 94.

This was a great event, with skaters and parents all contributing to a fun and friendly atmosphere. We would like to thank all the English skaters and families that made the long journey to Dundee and helped keep this junior international event going for another year.

March 21, 2010

Scottish Masters Inaugural

Well done to Brian Reid on winning the inaugural Scottish Masters title for 2010. Brian held off Stewart Logan in the last few laps in a closely fought 800m final to lift the title in yet another come back, Alison Gilkes was a worthy third place medal winner and well done to Paul McKeen on a new PB in the 500m.

Great to see such an age diversity of age of masters competing, some for the first time in many years and we hope to see many more “experienced” skaters entering next year’s competition as this is definitely a competition we wish to encourage.

March 14, 2010