It's hard to think about inline skating with temperatures hovering around zero. But, at some point spring will arrive and it will be time for the Skate MV Spring Inline Weekend. Last year we were able to pull off the weekend's events in large part due to the volunteers from the ICB. We are putting together our staff for this year's weekend and are sending out our annual plea for race day volunteers.

We need volunteers to help race day with the chute at the finish line, race day registration, road marshals, post race party & cleanup and the awards ceremony. Total time commitment is 2-3 hours. Volunteers join in the fun and receive free T-shirt, food and refreshments, along with our undying gratitude. Please contact Bill Miner (508-696-0456) or by email at skatemv@aol.com

The following is the schedule of events for the Skate MV Spring Inline weekend May 21-23. The weekend kicks off with a Welcome Skaters Party and Night Skate at Sports Haven, Vineyard Haven on Friday. Enjoy snacks, drinks and skater conversation from 5-7 PM. Night Skate for advanced skaters departs Sports Haven at 7 PM for Oak Bluffs.

Free Skate Day Saturday 22nd- features free events for inline skaters of all abilities. Free skate rentals, free beginner and race skate clinics, as well as free skate tours of the Vineyard's great bike paths and skater friendly roadways.

Beginner Skate Clinic and Tour- Clinic introduces novices to inline skating with basic instruction on starting and stopping. Sports Haven's certified skate instructor runs the Saturday clinics commencing at 1 PM. Beginner Tour of the State Forest will take place at 4PM

The Inline Skate Tour for intermediate-advanced skaters will start and end in Oak Bluffs. The tour covers Oak Bluffs, South Beach and the State Forest. The moderately paced 20-30 mile tour of the Vineyards' skate trails begins Saturday morning at 10AM. Race Clinic covers basic race strategy and techniques. Late Saturday Afternoon at a time and place yet to be determined. Race Clinic courtesy of Team ICB.

Gourmet Pasta & Seafood Dinner Saturday Evening from 6 to 8 PM . The cost for the all you can eat gourmet pasta dinner is $15 Adults; $10 Children 5-12; Kids under 5 Free. Tickets are available at Sports Haven, through the mail and at the door. The proceeds of the dinner benefit MVRHS Track.

The Skate MV 10k Inline Race takes place at South Beach in Edgartown, Sunday May 23, 2004 at 12 noon. There are categories for skaters of all abilities, Recreational, Fitness and Advanced. You can register online at active.com

All skaters must complete a Skate MV Waiver and wear wrist pads and a helmet to participate in any Skate MV Event.

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