Dresswright On Ice - October 2002 Edition Newsletter

Contest

We would like to hear your favorite skating moment, just like on our web site at www.dresswright.com

The winning selection will be judged by Debbi Wilkes, PJ Kwong and Deanna Wright.

The three finalists will win their own pair of

Boot Gloves and 2003 The Figure Skating Calendar

and have their moment published with the December Dress Wright On Ice newsletter.

Entries can be e-mailed to pjkwong@dresswright.com

or mailed to Dress Wright On Ice Inc. 5484 Tomken Rd. Unit 18, Mississauga, ON L4W 2Z6

Entries must be received no later than Friday, November 15^th, 2002 5:00pm EST

Welcome to All the First Time Skaters

How exciting - you’re taking to the ice for the first time, with visions of Olympic Championships and Gold Medals dancing your head! It’s such a wonderful feeling to glide across the ice (hopefully on your blades!). You’ve got your new skates, a good figure skating sharpener has sharpened them, and you’re ready to go. Most figure skating clubs insist that helmets be worn throughout their beginner programs. The helmet should be comfortable, fit securely, and provide good vision, like the ITECH helmets available at Dress Wright On Ice.

Single skate bags are great for taking your skates to and from the ice rink. Be sure to include your skate guards, skate cloth or chamois for drying your blades, blade covers (the soft guards that you store your skates in to absorb the moisture and prevent chips if the blades touch), and your warm mitts or gloves. And a few Kleenex tissues are also handy!

Remember – always walk with hard skate guards on – even if the floor is padded! You never know if you’ll step on something that might chip your blade. But never store your skates with the hard guards because the blade will rust. Chips and rust can only be fixed by having the skates sharpened again.

If you’ve enjoyed this newsletter please be sure to forward it to other friends who might also enjoy it! To get on our email mailing list, please be sure to register your address with us – either on the registration section of our site or simply email us at info@dresswright.com or call us toll free 1-877-396-6423.

Monthly Features

Helmets 6M155/6M155M – 10% off Single Skate Bags 6B44 – 20%off Microfiber Polar Fleece Pant 6P42 – 15% Boot Glove 6B49 – 20% off

The Importance of Volunteering

Our sport cannot and would not exist with out the generous support of volunteers. There are far more volunteer positions at skating clubs, test days and competitions than paid positions. It can be wonderfully gratifying to get involved in the sport that has captured the hearts of the young people in our lives and to be involved with them. Check with your local skating club to find out how you can become involved.

These young skaters are also thrilled to be able to give back to younger skaters through Amateur Coaching position in various Learn to Skate programs offered by clubs across the country. To stay warm while on the ice, think about the full zip micro fleece pants (Style 6P42) – easy to put on or take off without having to remove your skates. And of course to keep your feet warm, “Boot Gloves” the newest neoprene boot covers. Neoprene is the same material used in wet suits, so they fit snuggly, help keep your feet warm and great look!

Check out the latest edition of PJ’s:

Click on the word “Edgework” to view the latest “favourite skating moment”, or look under “Newsletter” for back issues that you may have missed. There will be a new edition of “Edgework” each week till the middle of November when the contest is finished! So be sure to check back every week!

Good Luck, Skate Hard - 'til next time!

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