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Skater's Quest proudly presents the
Hosted by the Fairfax County Police Department Featuring... Click HERE to see the Skate of the Union Video. |
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BENEFACTOR All proceeds from the Skate of the Union Race benefit Special Olympics Virginia, a non-profit sports organization that provides opportunities for nearly 13,000 children and adults with mental disabilities in the Commonwealth. For more information, check out http://www.torchrunva.com.
"Let me win, but if I cannot win let me be brave in the attempt."
LOCATION The Skate of the Union Race is hosted by the Fairfax County Police Department at their Driver Training Facility. Address
EVENT DESCRIPTION The Skate of the Union Race is your chance to skate on the Fairfax County Police Department's Driver Training Facility with no speed limit restrictions! There are inline skating opportunities for everyone - whether you wear 5-wheeled speed skates or have never worn inline skates. Half
Marathon FREE
Learn to Inline Skate Clinic
REGISTRATION Registration
Fees Half
Marathon FREE
Learn to Inline Skate Clinic Registration
EVENT SCHEDULE
REQUIREMENTS Eligibility Waiver Drafting
& Etiquette All slower Half Marathon Skaters are requested to skate on the outside of the track to allow for incident free passing. Event
Number The event numbers will also have a tear tag for the Half Marathon finishers to hand in after crossing the finish line. As this will not be a chip-timed event, all finishers must maintain their finishing order while in the finishers chute. Protective
Equipment All Half Marathon participants are required to wear a helmet and wrist protection. Knee and elbow pads are recommended. All participants in the FREE Learn to Inline Skate Clinic are required to wear full protective equipment (wrist, elbow and knee pads & helmet). Additional
Safety Precautions Personal
Hydration System Inclement
Weather Policy The FREE
Learn to Inline Skate Clinic will be canceled if the pavement is wet.
AWARDS & CATEGORIES Awards Age
Categories Results
FREE LEARN TO INLINE SKATE CLINIC If you aren't ready to test yourself on the track, you have an opportunity to try inline skating with instruction from Skater's Quest Certified Instructors. Learn the basics of inline skating including the proper use of your protective gear, how to get moving and how to use that heel brake to stop. Supervised practice time is built in. This lesson is perfect for those who have never tried inline skating or for those that would like to get back to the basics. Protective
Equipment Registration
INLINE SKATE DEMOS All are welcome to take a spin on the latest inline skating products from Rollerblade. A representative from Rollerblade, Inc. will be on hand to answer your questions about and give you a demo on the latest Rollerblade technology!
LODGING Chantilly,
VA
MARATHON TRAINING If you are interested in skating the Half Marathon but aren't sure how to start your training, Skater's Quest can help with the Skater's Quest Fitness Inline Training (FIT) Program. During this 5-week program, you will stay motivated while learning how to train for a skating endurance event from experienced inline race mentors. Training starts on Thursday, May 15th!
SPONSORS Thanks to all of our generous sponsors:
"Let me win, but if I cannot win let me be brave in the attempt." Copyright © Skater's Quest, LLC., All Rights Reserved |
