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Hello Madison Log Rollers!
 
Happy 2015!  Even though the weather may make it feel as though summer will never arrive, we are busy planning so that we're ready when it gets here.  We can't wait to see you all back at the lake.
  
See you on the log,
-Olivia Judd & Shana Verstegen
Shana
Shana is busy growing a baby, due June 4th!
Olivia
Olivia is spending the colder months traveling Southeast Asia!
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Summer Registration for Wingra Classes is Open!
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Regular classes on Lake Wingra have a 15 person limit, so pick out the times that work best for you and get regsitered for Log Rolling and Boom Running on the Lake this Summer!  
 
Visit http://www.madisonlogrolling.com for easy online regsitration.
  





Session 1:  Monday June 15th - Tuesday July 21st

Intersession:(no classes during the Lumberjack World Championships): July 22nd - July 26th
July 23rd - July 27th
Session 2: Monday July 27th - Tuesday September 1st

 

 

Regular and Advanced Classes


 

Regular Classes: Our most popular option, regular classes are open to all ages and abilities, and are capped at a maximum of 15 students.  Join us at beautiful Lake Wingra twice a week for an hour of instruction, drills, and games. 


 

Advanced Classes: Challenge yourself and others in this one hour class designed to prepare rollers for competition.  All ages are welcome, but participants must be able to stay on a #2 log for 2 minutes.  
 

Log Rolling Class Options:

All Levels A ($85/session): Monday/Wednesday 5pm
All Levels B ($85/session): Tuesday/Thursday 10:30am
All Levels C ($85/session): Tuesday/Thursday 5pm
Advanced ($85/session- must be able to stay on log for 2 minutes): Monday/Wednesday 6pm

 

Beginner/Novice Drop in Class Options - Good with 6-class ($60) or 10-class ($80) Passes


 

Specifically geared towards novice rollers, these classes offer maximum scheduling flexibility.  Choose a 6- or 10- class pass and use it any Wednesday or Thursday night during either of our sessions (please note there will be no drop in classes during our intersession break July 22-26).  Class size may vary. 

 

Tuesdays 6-7pm (Adults Only - Must Join Lager Loggers)

Wednesdays 7-8pm (All Ages)

Thursday 6-7pm (All Ages)


Lager Loggers

 

Join our competitive adults-only league for the t-shirt, stay for the beer (and the camaraderie).  After practice on league nights, we head to Gates & Brovi on Monroe Street for 20% off of their delicious appetizers and a free pitcher of beer for every 5 participants.  The last Tuesday of each month we will hold an in-class competition with prizes! You will also receive a free entry to a tournament of your choice.  (Cost: $30)

 

Tuesdays 6-7pm

 

 

Open Log Rolling ($50 for entire summer or $5 cash at class)

 

Five Dollar Friday Fun!  What better way to end the work week than joining us for snacks and log rolling at Wingra?  This is not a class, but instructors will be on hand to supervise  as you practice the skills you've learned in class.  Hit up Michael's or Gates & Brovi afterwards for a post workout treat J Friday Fun is open to anyone enrolled in any 2015 Summer Session MLR class.  $5/day or $50 for the summer.  

 

Fridays 5-7pm

 

Boom Running Class ($60/session) 

  • 1 hour of instruction from 1 qualified boom runner
  • Class size limited to 10 students
  • *Must be 18 years or older (or invited by instructor) to participate
  • *Must have access to log rolling spikes.
 Monday/Wednesday 5-6pm

 

 
Lumberjack (or Jill!) Birthday Party

Celebrate in the sun and the water with this unique party idea!  Parties include a brief introduction to logrolling (including history), 1 hour of instruction, a mini tournament, 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place medals, and a gift for the birthday boy or girl. Wingra park is an ideal location for picnicking and cake afterwards.

 

Cost: $95 for 10 lumberjacks or Jills and $5 per additional participant

 

 

Office Party/Corporate Team Building Event

Get outdoors and try something new with your teammates or colleagues!  Events include a brief introduction to logrolling (including history), 1 hour of instruction, a mini tournament, and 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place medals. 

 

$95 for up to 10 participants, $5 per additional participant


 

 

Not sure which class you should take? Maybe this will help!

Which Class?  

 

We are offering guest passes this year for $10 each.  Receive a free pass with registration, or register before April 5th and get 3 free passes.

 

Does your log roller attend a summer camp?  Contact us about arranging a log rolling field trip.

 

Please note this change to our make up policy: If a student misses a class for any reason including a weather cancelation, it may be made up during any other class time during that session.  If classes are canceled within the last week of a session, they may be made up during the first two weeks of the following session.  

 

Upcoming Tournaments
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Polar Plunge Winter Log Rolling Championships

When: February 22nd, 2015Polar Plunge Log Rolling
Where
: Eau Claire, Wisconsin
Who: This year the event is open to professional AND amateur rollers!
What:  A hole will already be cut in the ice for the Polar Plunge, so why not have a log rolling competition?  The US Log Rolling Winter Championships will be an unranked non-super series competition just for fun and to raise money for a great cause!  The Visit Eau Claire Sports Commission approved $2,500 in prize money for the Elite rollers and long sleeve shirts for all competitors to reward us for travel and braving the cold temperatures.  Matches will be held in 20-minute blocks throughout the Polar Plunge event.  Heated tents will be available for competitors to stay warm during the competition.

Due to the frigid temperatures, rules will be modified to keep the event as safe as possible.  This will be a 2 out of 3 fall/single elimination exhibition competition.


 

Registration Information


1st Annual 'Uptown Roll-Down' Key Log Rolling 
Key Log

When: February 28th, 2015
Where: Minneapolis, MN
Who: Beginning Amateurs Only
WhatIf you're a beginning log roller, this tournament is just for you!  It's a perfect opportunity to give competition a try in a friendly, safe environment.  Event is limited to rollers who typically finish their matches on logs diameters of 15" (#1) & 14" (#2).  Not sure what this means? Ask us!  All entries include double elimination matches and speed rolling.




Five-O-Fast Feet  
Five-O-Fast-Feet


When: March 1st, 2015
Where: Oconomowoc, Wisconsin
Who: Amateur Rollers & Speed Rolling
What:
A favorite tournament among midwestern log rollers.  Compete, play on the water slide, and stay for Pizza!

Registration Information




Capitol Splash  Capitol Splash
When: March 14th, 2015
Where: Madison, Wisconsin
Who: Amateurs Only
What: Our local contest has been running at the Madison West YMCA since 1989!  Join in this fun tradition by competing or just stopping by to cheer on your teammates.

Registration Info Coming Soon.


Harold Fischer Memorial

Harold Fischer Memorial

When: April 11th, 2015
Where: Hudson, Wisconsin
Who: Amateurs Only
What: In it's 11th year, this popular northern competition is sure to once again draw a crowd!  Stay for the pizza after the event!

Registration Information
Try Log Rolling For Free at an Open House!  
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Open House Invite your friends to give log rolling a try! 
When: 

Sunday June 7th, Noon - 2pm

Saturday June 13th, 3:30 - 5pm

Sunday June 14th, Noon - 2pm

 

Where: Wingra Canoe and Sailing Center: 824Knickerbocker Street

What to bring:
 
Shoes that can get wet, and an adult to sign the waiver.   

 

 

Madison Indoor Log Rolling Winter/Spring 2015
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Don't forget log rolling happens the entire year 'round at the Madison West YMCA and Supreme Health and Fitness!  Get ahead of the game this summer and sign up for the Spring Session!

YMCA Winter and Spring Sessions:
Fridays 6:30 - 7:15pm

WINTER 2: March 2-April 26

SPRING: April 27-June 14, 2015

Register online at: www.ymcadanecounty.org 

Supreme Health & Fitness Spring Sessions:
Tuesdays & Fridays 6:30 - 7:30pm
Spring 1: March 3rd - April 10th
Spring 2: April 21st - May 29th

Call: 608-274-5080 to register


Need Spikes or Log Rolling Shoes?
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  Once again Nate Greenberg is making Boom Running and Log Rolling Spiked Shoes for Madison Log Rollers.  The cost is $100 and Madison Log Rolling will provide the actual spikes. 
  
To get your own pair of Spikes for summer 2014:
  1. Shop around and select an INEXPENSIVE pair of soccer shoes with hard plastic soles that you are comfortable in.
  2. E-mail Nate at: flip189@yahoo.com to arrange pick-up.  
Traction/Carpet Shoes:
Merrell  Pace Glove
Madison Log Rolling recommends the Teva Gamma Pro - these went off of the market several years ago, but can still be found on e-bay. The next best thing? Merrell Pace Glove. Please let us know if you spot these Merrell gloves in stores around Madison!
  
Closing Photo
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Although we anxiously await the summer, we NEVER have to stop rollin'!
    
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Contact Information
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Madison Log Rolling LLP
2217 West Lawn
Madison, WI 53711
 
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