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2006 Ellis Edge Camp Information |
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8/28/06
- A few spots still remaining!!!!
Former US National and Olympic coach Sue Ellis is
coming to Midland!
MSSC will
be hosting former US National and Olympic short track coach Sue
Ellis October 6-8th, 2006 (Columbus Day weekend),
for a 2+ day speedskating camp at the Midland Civic Arena. Sue,
who lives in New Brunswick, Canada, travels the world teaching the
"Ellis Method." Sue's method teaches technique improvement,
which will be realized through 9 hours of on-ice time and 7 hours
of off-ice instruction. This year, Sue will be sharing some new
concepts and her new series of drills. Skaters of all ages and abilities
are welcome; however, content is geared for skaters 10+ years old
and those with badge 6 and above. There is only space for
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Click to download a flyer
and a registration
form (in .pdf format).
New for
2006 - Optional Advanced Clinic on Monday, October 9th
On Monday, October 9th, there will be an optional 1-day advanced
clinic, with 3.5 hours of ice time and 3 hours of off-ice instruction.
This clinic is for advanced skaters only, and will be geared to
class interest, as well as executing various track patterns, strategies,
tactics, pass set-up and execution. Class size is limited to 20
skaters to ensure personal attention. Cost will be $110; a $50 deposit
will hold your spot.
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Check out some more photos
from the
2005 MSSC Ellis Edge Camp! |
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The
ELLIS METHOD is a series of natural movements that
allow a skater, at any level, whether a speed skater or a hockey
player, to feel a dramatic increase in POWER.
Sue teaches camps & clinics, has authored books & CD's,
and teaches the use of Techni-Cords to improve technique.
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A
Skating Tip
& miscellaneous pictures taken from the Ellis Edge Web site:
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Ankle
Bend
We know that the largest and strongest muscles used
in the push are the ones around the hips and the quads,
however the ankle is a very important and often
forgotten joint. It is the last joint to extend in the push
and even though the muscle groups around the ankle are
smaller they are the ones to deliver the final power in a
push.
In order to have power in your push you need to have
maximum pressure in to the ice. However, to have
maximum pressure you need to have the weight behind
the push. This is referred to as the weight transfer in
skating. The weight needs to fall forward, down,
and
to the side and you feel pressure under the back
part
of the ball of the foot before pushing. This movement
is initiated with an ankle bend forward. The more
you
can compress the ankle, the more muscles you will be
recruiting in the lower leg, ankle, and foot that can now
be used to exert pressure into the ice. The push starts
with an opening of the hip and knee and finishes with an
extension of the ankle. Pressure is maintained
through
the ball of the foot until the end of the extension. The
result is more force exerted into the ice over
the entire
push and an increase in the time the force is applied,
resulting in faster speeds. |
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