Moose Jaw Kinsmen Speed Skating Club Races at Prairie Opener

IT WAS A BIG START OF THE SEASON FOR THE KINSMEN MOOSE JAW SPEED SKATING CLUB

BY SUBMITTED

We had our first short track meet of the year in Warman this past weekend.

Seven of our local skaters competed achieving several personal best times and bringing home some hardware as well.  

Kohl Olson, Marcus Capili, Boston Olmstead, Scarlett Zeorb, Elizabeth Rea, Amelia Gartner and Kainen McKee attended the meet which hosted over 100 skaters from across the province.  

KOHL OLSON (ON THE LEFT) WON SILVER IN GROUP 2 MEN’S DIVISION - SUBMITTED PHOTO

Our main focus for our skaters is their personal best times when racing.  

Self improvement promotes a healthy approach to competition.  

ELIZABETH REA (CENTRE) WON GOLD IN GROUP 2 WOMEN’S DIVISION - SUSUBMITTED PHOTO

List Of Personal Bests

Marcus Capili came back with two personal bests.

Kohl Olson with three personal bests.

Elizabeth Rea had a total of six personal bests.

KAINEN MCKEE WON GOLD IN GROUP 4 MEN’S DIVISION

AMELIA GARTNER WON SILVER IN GROUP 4 FEMALE DIVISION - SUBMITTED PHOTO

Amelia Gartner received one personal best.

Kainen McKee received three personal bests.

Boston Olmstead received two personal bests!!!

Our skaters also came back with some medals and an award.  

BOSTON OLMSTEAD (CENTER ) WON GOLD IN GROUP 7 MEN’S DIVISION.

BOSTON ALSO WON THE PERSONAL BEST AWARD FOR THE LARGEST PB OF THE MEET WITH A 22 SECOND PB IN HIS 400M RACE!! - SUBMITTED PHOTO

It was a strong start to our season for all the skaters.  Congrats to all.  

Our next meet is November 4th - 5th in Regina.