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Update on the Oval/Speedskating in MN

Pioneer Speedskating

This year on Lake Bemidji there will be a few more ice events carved into the ice.

Of course, there will be the standard 1 kilometer oval. Then there will be a 400 meter oval carved in the inside. And finally, hockey rinks for a pond hockey tournament, final date to be determined. More information will be posted about the pond hockey event at the later date.

Also, come out and support the speedskaters! This weekend (December 5/6) will be the American Cup II at the John Rose Oval. The weekend following will be the John Rose Open at the John Rose Oval (Roseville, MN).

Bemidji Pioneer practice is Sunday afternoons from 4:15 to 5:15 PM at Neilson-Reise Ice Arena. Email Chantal (chantal@bemidjispeedskating.org) for more details.

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A New Sponsor for US Speedskating

Pioneer Speedskating

Did you see this Monday night? The story will start at 2:02

Here is the back story. DSB bank in the Netherlands used to be the primary sponsor for US Speedskating. Well, this fall they went bankrupt and left US Speedskating with a deficit of about $300,000. Thus in other words, leaving US Speedskating in a bit of a lurch. The sad thing is, there are very few large American sponsors of US Speedskating. This is surprising as US Speedkating has won 75 Olympic Medals, more than any other winter sport.

You can donate to US Speedskating and the Colbert Nation on the US Speedskating website.

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