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Dear Log Rolling Friends and Family,
Yet another summer flew by faster than imaginable. I hope you all had a fantastic log rolling season full of good competition and great friends. I want to personally thank all of the folks who worked hard to put together the twenty (yes twenty!) tournaments of 2009. I also want to thank all of the volunteers who made these tournaments possible. Because of the small size of our sport, it is imperative we all work together to make our events successful.
As the world of log rolling slows down during the colder months, USLRA is working hard to improve our rules, ranking system, communication, and overall plan of work for 2010. To do this we need your help. We are having our annual membership meeting on November 14th, immediately after the November Nationals Log Rolling Tournament. I highly recommend attending this meeting as it will be essential for 2010 planning. Before the meeting, a draft of the 2010 rules and rankings will be e-mailed out to the membership. We encourage you all to look these over and add your input on not only the rules and rankings, but other items you would like USLRA to focus on.
The US Log Rolling Association continues to promote the sport of log rolling through the USLRA Charitable Fund. The Fund Board hosted their first meeting in September. We have almost $3000 to help start and support log rolling programs around the country. If you know of a facility that may need some financial help in beginning a log rolling program, please contact the USLRA Chartable Fund Chair Larry Waite at lwwaite@wisc.eduAgain, thank you all for making this such a wonderful season. KEEP ROLLIN'! Sincerely, Shana Martin USLRA President Your 2009 USLRA Board:
Shana Martin (president) shana@shanamartin.com
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2009 USLRA Membership Meeting
As a board, we've decided to move our annual membership meeting to a time that is less stressful than the World Championships in Hayward, yet still accessible by most competitors and families.
Where: St. Croix Valley YMCA 2211 Vine Street, Hudson, WI 54016
When: Saturday November 14 immediately after competition at the November Nationals Log Rolling Tournament (estimated start time is 4:30pm)
Who: All USLRA Members and their families
What Will Be Covered?
- Awards will be given out for the 2009 Super Series
- 2010 Professional Rankings will be presented
- 2011 Ranking System will be presented and discussed
- 2010 Rules will be presented and discussed
- New board members and executive officers will be nominated and elected
- Discussion of 2010 World Championships Location
- Presentation and discussion of 2010 Plan of work and budget
This meeting WILL NOT run longer than 90 minutes and snacks will be provided!
After the meeting, many rollers will be heading over to the Water Park of America for some Water Park fun and an overnight stay. All Log Rollers and Families are encouraged to join in! Please visit http://www.waterparkofamerica.com/ for more information and rates. Please try your best to attend this meeting as it is important for the growth and governance of our sport.
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2010 Board Members Needed
At our 2009 Annual Membership meeting we will be electing new board members and officers. If you are as motivated about promoting and perpetuating the sports of log rolling and boom running as we are, consider throwing your hat in the ring! Board members participate in a monthly conference call and sit on at least one committee. If you are interested in joining our team please send an e-mail to Shana at: shana@shanamartin.com |
2009 Log Rolling and Boom Running World Champions
JR Salzman wins an emotional World Championship
U7 Coed: Ben Rawson
U10 Girls: Lily Duffy
U10 Boys: Shane Burns
U13 Girls: Sage Swanson
U13 Boys: Tom Gunderson
U17 Girls: Leah Burns
U17 Boys: Michael Burns
Semi-Pro Women: Meredith Ingbretson
Semi-Pro Men: Michael Burns
Masters: Ed Ogle
Open Women: Katie Hoeschler
Open Men: JR Salzman
Women's Boom Run: Shana Martin
Men's Boom Run: Will Hoeschler
Congrats to all!
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2009 Super Series
The Amateur Super Series is designed to reward rollers for the number of tournaments attended and for their overall placings. Below are the standings as of October 10th, 2009. Please note there are two more tournaments that will affect these SS placings!
U7 Coed: Andrew Serpico 76 points
U10 Girls: Alex Olson 71 points
U10 Boys: Conner Birdsong 57 points
U13 Girls: Ella Batson 54 points
U13 Boys: Dominick Serpico 65 points
U17 Girls: Leah Burns 70 points
Adult Sport: Chris Serpico 57 points
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Upcoming 2009 Tournaments
November Nationals is the Last Tournament of 2009!
Where: St. Croix Valley YMCA
When: Warm-ups begin at 1pm, competition starts at 1:30
Who: All amateur log rollers
Don't forget to stay after the competition for our annual USLRA Membership Meeting!
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October Travel Channel Event
Join Olivia Judd and the Travel Channel in the filming of a new exciting show "Bert the Conqueror" at Wingra Canoe and Sailing Center in Madison. Bert will be competing in a mock log rolling and boom running competition in the cold Wingra waters and needs an audience for television! If you are able to help out, please contact Olivia at: oliviabiancardi@gmail.com |
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Log Roller Bio: Tanner Hallett
Age: 10
Hometown: Oconomowoc, WI
How did you get involved in Log Rolling?
I started log rolling when I was two or three because my dad taught the class and I wanted to do it.
What is your favorite log rolling memory?
When I won the World Championships the first time because it was the most competitive tournament I had ever rolled in.
Who are your log rolling mentors?
My biggest logrolling mentors are my dad because he coaches me and brings me to tournaments and my brother Torrin because he practices with me.
What is your favorite competition?
My favorite competition is the log Rolling World Championships because you get to stay for the weekend and all your friends are always there.
What other activities are you involved in?
I play on a U-11 basketball and soccer team, I do tae kwan do during the summer and I cross country ski race.
Anything else you would like to share?
When I am out of school I love to read, play trombone, and I am in boy scouts.
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Competitor ID
Just a reminder about the competitor ID card rate in 2010:
Competitors are required to hold a Competitor ID Card, good for life as long as a membership as a competitor or associate is maintained. If you received your Competitor Card this year (it was free of charge in 2009), please remember to renew your USLRA membership in 2010. As of January 1st the charge for the Competitor ID will be $25 |
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2009 Membership Cards and Competitor IDs
Still waiting for your USLRA Membership card and/or Competitor ID Card? Shana was not able to get then handed out to everybody at the Lumberjack World Championships in Hayward. If you still have not received yours (and have already paid USLRA Dues) please send Shana an e-mail at: shana@shanamartin.com Please include the address you would like your cards shipped. Thanks!
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Log Roller Congrats!
A HUGE congrats go out to the following log rollers:
Laura and Alex
Mike proposing to Tanya
- Katie Rick on passing all parts of her CPA exam!
- Alex Waite and Laura Johnson on their recent engagement!
- Tanya Fischer and Mike Brabender on their recent engagement!
Do you know a log roller who deserves recognition? Please send the info to Shana at shana@shanamartin.com
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