Just a reminder to all that this week is the beginning of the new session of Basic Skills.
Mention this blog and receive $5.00 off!
Just a heads up! The celebration of our skaters that returned from Nationals with the most medals ever will be skating and signing autographs Saturday March 14, 3:00 - 5:00 pm. Join our Champions Celebration!
Lyndon Johnston
Skating Director
Tuesday, March 3, 2009
Friday, February 27, 2009
MVP Arena Sports Update
MVP Arena Sports is still taking those last minute registrations for our leagues that are starting in March. We welcome any and all new comers to tryout our great leagues. If you have never played soccer or if you're the next pele, we have a league for you. If you don't feel like playing you can always feel free to come over and watch.
Our indoor paintball field continues to be the buzz around town. We have been having a great response from the public and bringing in a lot of fresh new faces to the building. Marketing Director Brett Kaplan is set to have a goold old fashioned duel with GM Tom Lindemuth at sun down this Saturday night.
Next week we will announce plans for our youth development program for children ages 18 months to 9 years old. Keep an eye on our website, www.mvparenasports.com or check out next weeks blog with more information.
Braden Chandler
Owner, MVP Arena Sports
Our indoor paintball field continues to be the buzz around town. We have been having a great response from the public and bringing in a lot of fresh new faces to the building. Marketing Director Brett Kaplan is set to have a goold old fashioned duel with GM Tom Lindemuth at sun down this Saturday night.
Next week we will announce plans for our youth development program for children ages 18 months to 9 years old. Keep an eye on our website, www.mvparenasports.com or check out next weeks blog with more information.
Braden Chandler
Owner, MVP Arena Sports
Shape Up for Spring!
Join Ellenton Fitness Center today and let us help you shape up for Spring!
Do you have an upcoming special event that you'd like to lose a few pounds for?
Maybe...
A Graduation? A Wedding? A Cruise?
Whatever your reason is for wanting to shape up, the staff and Personal Trainers at Ellenton Fitness Center will help keep you on the right path. They will motivate and inspire you to achieve your goals.
Do you have a friend or group of friends you would like to workout with? We have personal training packages available with special pricing for groups.
Get a jump on Spring! Join Ellenton Fitness Center today!
Barbara Fitzpatrick
Fitness Center Director
Do you have an upcoming special event that you'd like to lose a few pounds for?
Maybe...
A Graduation? A Wedding? A Cruise?
Whatever your reason is for wanting to shape up, the staff and Personal Trainers at Ellenton Fitness Center will help keep you on the right path. They will motivate and inspire you to achieve your goals.
Do you have a friend or group of friends you would like to workout with? We have personal training packages available with special pricing for groups.
Get a jump on Spring! Join Ellenton Fitness Center today!
Barbara Fitzpatrick
Fitness Center Director
Wednesday, February 25, 2009
This Week in Hockey
Good day Hockey fans of all ages:
Congratulations to Gulf Coast Flames coach Freddie Eaton and his tier II AA Champions U 16 and AA Bantam teams. They will travel to Huntsville Alabama March 11 to fight for the Southeast District Championship. Good Luck coach and players.
High School Hockey tonight at TBSA with Manatee taking on Mitchell . Gametime 7:30 p.m.There are no High School games this Fri. night .
Check out the Rec. League standings on the Rec. Web page. Good going Guys & Gals. Our Flames Mite and Mini Mite program is very popular with players still joining us on Fri.night & Sat. a.m. Good work everyone and thanks for your help and support to both the rec.and mini mite programs..
The 35+ Adult League starts up March 3rd. with a preseason game. Thanks to all the players that took part of the draft last night at Suds. Great turn out with the teams looking very even. Teams are posted on the Adult 35+ web page.
Camps and clinic information updates will soon be posted as soon as dates are confirmed.
That's it for now.
Remember to keep your head up ,sticks on the ice and have fun.
Phil Atkinson
Assistant Hockey Director
Congratulations to Gulf Coast Flames coach Freddie Eaton and his tier II AA Champions U 16 and AA Bantam teams. They will travel to Huntsville Alabama March 11 to fight for the Southeast District Championship. Good Luck coach and players.
High School Hockey tonight at TBSA with Manatee taking on Mitchell . Gametime 7:30 p.m.There are no High School games this Fri. night .
Check out the Rec. League standings on the Rec. Web page. Good going Guys & Gals. Our Flames Mite and Mini Mite program is very popular with players still joining us on Fri.night & Sat. a.m. Good work everyone and thanks for your help and support to both the rec.and mini mite programs..
The 35+ Adult League starts up March 3rd. with a preseason game. Thanks to all the players that took part of the draft last night at Suds. Great turn out with the teams looking very even. Teams are posted on the Adult 35+ web page.
Camps and clinic information updates will soon be posted as soon as dates are confirmed.
That's it for now.
Remember to keep your head up ,sticks on the ice and have fun.
Phil Atkinson
Assistant Hockey Director
Gearing Up of Competition!
The World Championships are coming closer and closer and Caydee and Jeremy are catching the fever of International Competition.
Closer to home, we are starting the preparations for competitions in our area for the up and coming skaters. Their first competitions will be held in Maitland the first weekend of April. Go Ellenton Ice!!!!
Lyndon Johnston
Figure Skating Director
Closer to home, we are starting the preparations for competitions in our area for the up and coming skaters. Their first competitions will be held in Maitland the first weekend of April. Go Ellenton Ice!!!!
Lyndon Johnston
Figure Skating Director
Thursday, February 19, 2009
Fitness for $1 a Day
BECOME PART OF OUR "FITNESS FAMILY" FOR JUST ONE DOLLAR A DAY!!!
Everyone seems to be watching their spending, I have noticed people are being more careful with what they spend their hard earned dollars on. For just one dollar a day you can become part of our "Fitness Family" where our staff and members will welcome you and help cheer you on as you achieve your fitness goals, whatever they may be.
I love meeting and getting to know new people. Each new member has a "story" to tell and their "story" is as unique and individual as they are. They all have their own special reason for beginning an exercise program.
Many of our new members have lost their jobs and with free time on their hands, they have decided to make positive changes in their lives. They have started exercising! I've noticed their are happier and now have more energy. With more energy and a better attitude, job hunting should be a little easier!
One of our newest members is grieving the loss of her son. My heart breaks for her and her family. She also lost her job. She joined Ellenton Fitness Center knowing exercise will help her to feel better. After just two days of exercise her mood has improved, she has more energy! She knows she can count on her new "Fitness Family" for support!
A longtime member, Johnnie, once, fighting for his life, after several heart attacks, has lost over 100 pounds and now has a better life, which he enjoys with his beautiful wife, Chris. They are two of our "Super Seniors" who can be seen daily in the Fitness Center "Sweating to the Oldies." They can also be seen in Kid Rock's video "All Summer Long!" They area lot of fun and an inspiration everyone around them!
Come visit Ellenton Fitness Center today. Meet our wonderful staff and members. We would love to hear your story!
Ellenton Fitness Center is a bargain....where else can you get so much for a dollar a day???
Mention our Blog and receive a free day pass to workout!
Barbara Fitzpatrick
Fitness Center Director
Everyone seems to be watching their spending, I have noticed people are being more careful with what they spend their hard earned dollars on. For just one dollar a day you can become part of our "Fitness Family" where our staff and members will welcome you and help cheer you on as you achieve your fitness goals, whatever they may be.
I love meeting and getting to know new people. Each new member has a "story" to tell and their "story" is as unique and individual as they are. They all have their own special reason for beginning an exercise program.
Many of our new members have lost their jobs and with free time on their hands, they have decided to make positive changes in their lives. They have started exercising! I've noticed their are happier and now have more energy. With more energy and a better attitude, job hunting should be a little easier!
One of our newest members is grieving the loss of her son. My heart breaks for her and her family. She also lost her job. She joined Ellenton Fitness Center knowing exercise will help her to feel better. After just two days of exercise her mood has improved, she has more energy! She knows she can count on her new "Fitness Family" for support!
A longtime member, Johnnie, once, fighting for his life, after several heart attacks, has lost over 100 pounds and now has a better life, which he enjoys with his beautiful wife, Chris. They are two of our "Super Seniors" who can be seen daily in the Fitness Center "Sweating to the Oldies." They can also be seen in Kid Rock's video "All Summer Long!" They area lot of fun and an inspiration everyone around them!
Come visit Ellenton Fitness Center today. Meet our wonderful staff and members. We would love to hear your story!
Ellenton Fitness Center is a bargain....where else can you get so much for a dollar a day???
Mention our Blog and receive a free day pass to workout!
Barbara Fitzpatrick
Fitness Center Director
Wednesday, February 18, 2009
This Week in Hockey
Good Day Hockey Fans of all ages:
C.I.A. comes to Ellenton Sat. to challenge our sq./peewee , bantam / midget rec. teams . Come out and support our great youth league.
The local Cub Scouts will be at the rink Friday night @ 8pm to watch Manatee Mustangs take on River Ridge what will be a exciting High School game , while Sarasota travels to TBSA to challenge D-T-C. Come out and join the Cub Scouts and support High School Hockey.
We're still registering for the upcoming Adult league. The 35 and over league will have a player draft night at Ellenton Suds Sports Grill Feb. 24th @ 7p.m. Come out get your name in the hat if you haven't already and have some fun with your new teammates.
Sign up for Brian Bradley's Feb. clinics by going to our Hockey web site. You will find all up to the day schedules for all hockey that takes place here at Ellenton Ice.
Drop ins welcome Sat. 7:45 a.m. for Youth & Adult 101/201 program .
As for the NHL, Tampa Bay Lightning (19-26-11) host the Boston Bruins (39-10-8) Feb 22 @ 5p.m.
That's it for now for information contact me Patkinson21@verizon.net
Keep your stick on the ice and have fun playing.
Phil Atkinson
Assistant Hockey Director
C.I.A. comes to Ellenton Sat. to challenge our sq./peewee , bantam / midget rec. teams . Come out and support our great youth league.
The local Cub Scouts will be at the rink Friday night @ 8pm to watch Manatee Mustangs take on River Ridge what will be a exciting High School game , while Sarasota travels to TBSA to challenge D-T-C. Come out and join the Cub Scouts and support High School Hockey.
We're still registering for the upcoming Adult league. The 35 and over league will have a player draft night at Ellenton Suds Sports Grill Feb. 24th @ 7p.m. Come out get your name in the hat if you haven't already and have some fun with your new teammates.
Sign up for Brian Bradley's Feb. clinics by going to our Hockey web site. You will find all up to the day schedules for all hockey that takes place here at Ellenton Ice.
Drop ins welcome Sat. 7:45 a.m. for Youth & Adult 101/201 program .
As for the NHL, Tampa Bay Lightning (19-26-11) host the Boston Bruins (39-10-8) Feb 22 @ 5p.m.
That's it for now for information contact me Patkinson21@verizon.net
Keep your stick on the ice and have fun playing.
Phil Atkinson
Assistant Hockey Director
Tuesday, February 17, 2009
Sign Up for Basic Skills!
March 3 is coming soon and that means a new Basic Skills Session!
No place else in Florida can your kids learn from our current National and World Team members.
Mention this blog and receive $5.00 off Session 209.
Lyndon Johnston
Skating Director
No place else in Florida can your kids learn from our current National and World Team members.
Mention this blog and receive $5.00 off Session 209.
Lyndon Johnston
Skating Director
Monday, February 16, 2009
Happy President's Day!
Happy President's Day from all of us at Ellenton Ice and Sports Complex! I hope you are enjoying your day off! We have plenty of things for you to do today here. We have an extra public skating session from 2-4pm. Also, today is the LAST DAY for our Carnival! Come enjoy the rides, food, and fun!
I want to thank all of you who came out to Ellenton Ice and Sports Complex this weekend. I hope you enjoyed skating, playing paintball, going to the carnival, playing hockey, enjoying the car show, or whatever you did this past weekend!
I hope you have a great week and if you mention the Ellenton Ice and Sports Complex blog, you will receive a coupon for a FREE skate rental at a public skating session!
See you here soon!
Tom Lindemuth
General Manager
I want to thank all of you who came out to Ellenton Ice and Sports Complex this weekend. I hope you enjoyed skating, playing paintball, going to the carnival, playing hockey, enjoying the car show, or whatever you did this past weekend!
I hope you have a great week and if you mention the Ellenton Ice and Sports Complex blog, you will receive a coupon for a FREE skate rental at a public skating session!
See you here soon!
Tom Lindemuth
General Manager
Friday, February 13, 2009
Busy Week at MVP Arena Sports!
Hey everyone- We’re very busy over here at MVP Arena Sports getting ready for March as all of our adult seasons are ending and then starting right back up. For all you adults looking to finally get on one of our soccer or flag football teams, now is the time! Come over and see us, we have leagues for every skill level.
And as many of you have noticed that are here on the weekends, we now offer indoor paintball. If you haven’t had the chance to watch or play yet you should definitely get by this weekend. Rumor has it that the Ellenton Ice and Sports Complex General Manager Tom Lindemuth is going to overcome his fear of paintball and play sometime soon!
See you soon!
Braden Chandler
Owner, MVP Arena Sports
And as many of you have noticed that are here on the weekends, we now offer indoor paintball. If you haven’t had the chance to watch or play yet you should definitely get by this weekend. Rumor has it that the Ellenton Ice and Sports Complex General Manager Tom Lindemuth is going to overcome his fear of paintball and play sometime soon!
See you soon!
Braden Chandler
Owner, MVP Arena Sports
Thursday, February 12, 2009
Feel Younger at our Fountain of Youth
LOOKING FOR THE FOUNTAIN OF YOUTH????
FIND IT UPSTAIRS AT ELLENTON FITNESS CENTER INSIDE ELLENTON ICE AND SPORTS COMPLEX!
Turn back the clock of time and discover your fountain of youth...
Come meet our "SUPER SENIORS" Sweating to the Oldies!
Now playing "Oldies But Goodies" weekday mornings!
You'll never guess their ages, they're full of life and lots of fun!
Join or "Fitness Family" today!
Our Fitness Staff will help you every step of the way.
Barbara Fitzpatrick
Fitness Center Director
FIND IT UPSTAIRS AT ELLENTON FITNESS CENTER INSIDE ELLENTON ICE AND SPORTS COMPLEX!
Turn back the clock of time and discover your fountain of youth...
- Improve your health
- Improve your quality of life
- Have more energy
- Lose weight
- Feel better
- Look better
Come meet our "SUPER SENIORS" Sweating to the Oldies!
Now playing "Oldies But Goodies" weekday mornings!
You'll never guess their ages, they're full of life and lots of fun!
Join or "Fitness Family" today!
Our Fitness Staff will help you every step of the way.
Barbara Fitzpatrick
Fitness Center Director
Hockey Update!
Good day hockey fans of all ages,
Our youth hockey recreation league is off to a great start.We have included again this season Clearwater Ice Rink playing in our schedule and both rinks travel to play each other . Squirt /Pee Wee is combined and Bantam /Midget combined great competition and good fun.
Our new Grassroots' Mite Mini Mite is still growing and very impressive. Thanks to all the Flames coaches for their hard work. These little tikes may be our next NHL ers.
High School games scheduled for this
Fri. Sept. 13
Come out and support Sarasota at home playing Palm Harbor 8:00 pm
Manatee is at T.B.S.A. playing South Pinellas. Game time 9:15pm
Our Adult Leagues are now getting underway and registrations are being received for the Spring Season. Our Season begins Feb 22 /09 with 15 games. Advanced League (Monday Nights) B , C & D (Sunday Nights) & 35+ (Tuesday Nights).
The Gulf Coast Flames travel hockey will begin their tryouts March 16th. For more information on times and division dates go to www.gulfcoastflames.com
That's it for now. For any more information, contact me at Patkinson21@verizon.net or (941)723-3663.
Remember players:
Keep your stick on the ice and have fun playing!
Phil Atkinson
Assistant Hockey Director
Our youth hockey recreation league is off to a great start.We have included again this season Clearwater Ice Rink playing in our schedule and both rinks travel to play each other . Squirt /Pee Wee is combined and Bantam /Midget combined great competition and good fun.
Our new Grassroots' Mite Mini Mite is still growing and very impressive. Thanks to all the Flames coaches for their hard work. These little tikes may be our next NHL ers.
High School games scheduled for this
Fri. Sept. 13
Come out and support Sarasota at home playing Palm Harbor 8:00 pm
Manatee is at T.B.S.A. playing South Pinellas. Game time 9:15pm
Our Adult Leagues are now getting underway and registrations are being received for the Spring Season. Our Season begins Feb 22 /09 with 15 games. Advanced League (Monday Nights) B , C & D (Sunday Nights) & 35+ (Tuesday Nights).
The Gulf Coast Flames travel hockey will begin their tryouts March 16th. For more information on times and division dates go to www.gulfcoastflames.com
That's it for now. For any more information, contact me at Patkinson21@verizon.net or (941)723-3663.
Remember players:
Keep your stick on the ice and have fun playing!
Phil Atkinson
Assistant Hockey Director
Tuesday, February 10, 2009
Four Continents
Well another great skate!!!!!!!! Caydee and Jeremy are on a roll. Skating a clean short program, placing 8th, and a another clean long program, placing 5th, and 6th overall at the Four Continents in Vancouver makes the statement to the World Pairs that they are here to stay for a while and they are consistant.
Back to reality: The kids and their family along with Mr. Peterson arrived home yesterday. And it is back to teaching and training today.
The World Championships will be here before we know it.
The teams leaves for Los Angeles March 22nd.
Welcome home!
Lyndon Johnston
Figure Skating Director
Back to reality: The kids and their family along with Mr. Peterson arrived home yesterday. And it is back to teaching and training today.
The World Championships will be here before we know it.
The teams leaves for Los Angeles March 22nd.
Welcome home!
Lyndon Johnston
Figure Skating Director
Monday, February 9, 2009
General Manager's Weekly Update
Another EXCITING week begins for our Sports Complex on and off the ice. Plenty of hockey and ice skating action all week. Also this week we have a fun filled Carnival in our parking lot. The carnival will be held Friday and run through Presidents day on Monday. This will be fun for the whole family. Our first car show of the year will be held this Sunday from 1-5 and is free to the public. Don't forget inside our dome we have over 18 hours of public skating. So come out and enjoy a hot chocolate and GIANT pretzel while the kids skate, play paintball or video games or bounce on our large indoor bounce area. Ellenton Ice and Sports complex is sure to have something for every member of the family.
I'll see you out there!
Tom Lindemuth
General Manager
I'll see you out there!
Tom Lindemuth
General Manager
Thursday, February 5, 2009
Sweat with your Sweetheart
Looking for the perfect gift for your sweetheart for Valentine's Day?
Give the most important gift of all.... THE GIFT OF HEALTH.
Take care of your sweetheart's heart, give a membership to Ellenton Fitness Center. Better yet, join with your sweetheart.
STRENGTHEN YOUR RELATIONSHIP as well as your body! At Ellenton Fitness Center we have many couples who workout together, they're all happy and strong! It's a fun way to spend time together! When you feel good about yourself, it's contagious to everyone around you!
Don't have a sweetheart? Give a gift to yourself! You deserve it! Maybe your sweetheart is upstairs waiting for you!
Barbara Fitzpatrick
Fitness Center Director
Give the most important gift of all.... THE GIFT OF HEALTH.
Take care of your sweetheart's heart, give a membership to Ellenton Fitness Center. Better yet, join with your sweetheart.
STRENGTHEN YOUR RELATIONSHIP as well as your body! At Ellenton Fitness Center we have many couples who workout together, they're all happy and strong! It's a fun way to spend time together! When you feel good about yourself, it's contagious to everyone around you!
Don't have a sweetheart? Give a gift to yourself! You deserve it! Maybe your sweetheart is upstairs waiting for you!
Barbara Fitzpatrick
Fitness Center Director
Wednesday, February 4, 2009
Hockey Schedule
We have just a couple of things going on this week in the world of hockey. Starting at 11:15 AM we have Bantam and Midget travel games until 7 PM.
The Junior C Icebolts will play the Spacecoast Hurricanes at 7:30 PM.
I'll see you when the puck drops!
Fred Eaton
Hockey Director
The Junior C Icebolts will play the Spacecoast Hurricanes at 7:30 PM.
I'll see you when the puck drops!
Fred Eaton
Hockey Director
Tuesday, February 3, 2009
Greetings from the Ice
This, the first week of February we are still trying to get back into the swing of things as the dust is starting to settle.
For some of the skaters, new ideas and new elements are always in the works for the 2010 Olympic season.
As for Caydee Denney and Jeremy Barrett, they are off again. This time they are in Vancouver, BC. Canada the site of the 2010 Winter Olympics Games. They will be competing in Four Continents. Four Continents brings athletes from North America, Africa, Asia and Australia.
The competition should be stiff and it begins this Wednesday and ends Saturday. Good luck to Caydee and Jeremy!
Keep posted for results.
Lyndon Johnston
Figure Skating Director
For some of the skaters, new ideas and new elements are always in the works for the 2010 Olympic season.
As for Caydee Denney and Jeremy Barrett, they are off again. This time they are in Vancouver, BC. Canada the site of the 2010 Winter Olympics Games. They will be competing in Four Continents. Four Continents brings athletes from North America, Africa, Asia and Australia.
The competition should be stiff and it begins this Wednesday and ends Saturday. Good luck to Caydee and Jeremy!
Keep posted for results.
Lyndon Johnston
Figure Skating Director
Monday, February 2, 2009
General Manager's Outlook for this Week
First of all, I would like to congratulate the Pittsburgh Steelers on being NFL champs! Being from Pennsylvania, I have definitely taken a liking to the Steelers and am still very happy that they pulled off the win in one of the most exciting Super Bowls in history! And it happened right in our own backyard!
Our arcade is expanding and getting brand new equipment this week. Brand spanking new simulation video equipment will be arriving this week at the FUN Factory Party Room. Birthday parties have never been better! We've added 2 full house of big bouncy fun on our giant inflatables and unlimited gameplay on some of our video games! Stop by today to reserve your next birthday party here at Ellenton Ice and Sports Complex or call us at (941)723-3663 ext. 28.
On the ice, high school hockey returns Wednesday night. Also, there is a Junior Bolts C game Saturday Night. Freddie I'm sure will have more information about all of the hockey happenings so stay tuned to hear from our Hockey Director.
I am pleased to say our new neighbor Ellenton Suds Sports Grill has completed their deck! Enjoy a drink outside on the deck and never miss a minute of the game! They have installed a 5' X 9' HD Projection Screen for your viewing pleasure. Smoking is allowed on the deck for anyone interested. So come out and enjoy what Suds has to offer!
I'll see you at the rink!
Tom Lindemuth
General Manager
Our arcade is expanding and getting brand new equipment this week. Brand spanking new simulation video equipment will be arriving this week at the FUN Factory Party Room. Birthday parties have never been better! We've added 2 full house of big bouncy fun on our giant inflatables and unlimited gameplay on some of our video games! Stop by today to reserve your next birthday party here at Ellenton Ice and Sports Complex or call us at (941)723-3663 ext. 28.
On the ice, high school hockey returns Wednesday night. Also, there is a Junior Bolts C game Saturday Night. Freddie I'm sure will have more information about all of the hockey happenings so stay tuned to hear from our Hockey Director.
I am pleased to say our new neighbor Ellenton Suds Sports Grill has completed their deck! Enjoy a drink outside on the deck and never miss a minute of the game! They have installed a 5' X 9' HD Projection Screen for your viewing pleasure. Smoking is allowed on the deck for anyone interested. So come out and enjoy what Suds has to offer!
I'll see you at the rink!
Tom Lindemuth
General Manager
Friday, January 30, 2009
The Week Ahead for MVP Arena Sports
Greetings from the grassy side of the rink! We’ve got a lot of fun things going on at MVP this week. For those interested in coming out and watching some great soccer we have leagues on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday. We also have flag football on Wednesday and Friday. If you want to get involved in playing in a league feel free to stop by and talk with us. We have leagues for the most elite or the most novice players.
We finished the second weekend of paintball and it was again a lot of fun. People love the fact that our paintball is about half the cost of traditional outdoor paintball. Stop by Saturday or Sunday from 1:30pm-10:30pm to try a game. Mention the Ellenton Ice and Sports Complex blog and we will give you a FREE game!
As always if you have any questions or comments please feel free to let us know!
Braden Chandler
Owner, MVP Arena Sports
We finished the second weekend of paintball and it was again a lot of fun. People love the fact that our paintball is about half the cost of traditional outdoor paintball. Stop by Saturday or Sunday from 1:30pm-10:30pm to try a game. Mention the Ellenton Ice and Sports Complex blog and we will give you a FREE game!
As always if you have any questions or comments please feel free to let us know!
Braden Chandler
Owner, MVP Arena Sports
Thursday, January 29, 2009
Fitness Center Update
The Fitness Center has been a very busy, and exciting place to be during the last two weeks. As always, the members have been hard at work. They have also been extremely excited keeping up with the latest and greatest news at the AT&T U.S. Figure Skating Nationals in Cleveland, Ohio.
A HUGE thank you goes out to our each and every one of our fitness members for all the love and support you have shown for our National Figure Skating team!!! You have all played a big part in making this a very special place for these amazing young athletes to train. CONGRATULATIONS to Amanda Evora and Mark Ladwig, Caydee Denney and Jeremy Barrett, Tracy Tanovich and Michael Chau, Haven Denney and Daniel Raad!!!! We are so proud of all of you!
Please stop in and see our Fitness Center located upstairs in Ellenton Ice and Sports Complex, it is truly a unique place to workout, whatever your goals may be. We have a wonderful, motivating staff and they will make you feel right at home! The fitness center overlooks two NHL sized ice rinks, there's always something very entertaining to watch on the ice.
Don't delay....Become part of our "Fitness Family" today!
Already a member? Share the excitement....tell your friends and loved ones!!!
Yours In Good Health,
Barbara Fitzpatrick
Fitness Director
A HUGE thank you goes out to our each and every one of our fitness members for all the love and support you have shown for our National Figure Skating team!!! You have all played a big part in making this a very special place for these amazing young athletes to train. CONGRATULATIONS to Amanda Evora and Mark Ladwig, Caydee Denney and Jeremy Barrett, Tracy Tanovich and Michael Chau, Haven Denney and Daniel Raad!!!! We are so proud of all of you!
Please stop in and see our Fitness Center located upstairs in Ellenton Ice and Sports Complex, it is truly a unique place to workout, whatever your goals may be. We have a wonderful, motivating staff and they will make you feel right at home! The fitness center overlooks two NHL sized ice rinks, there's always something very entertaining to watch on the ice.
Don't delay....Become part of our "Fitness Family" today!
Already a member? Share the excitement....tell your friends and loved ones!!!
Yours In Good Health,
Barbara Fitzpatrick
Fitness Director
Wednesday, January 28, 2009
Hockey News for the Week
First of all, congratulations goes out to Ms. Conduct, our Novice League Champions and the Admirals, our IHL Champions!
The schedule this week:
Friday Manatee High School has an 8:15pm game.
The schedule this week:
Friday Manatee High School has an 8:15pm game.
The PW AA playoffs are this weekend - Saturday evening 6pm & 7:45pm and Sunday morning 9am & 11.
Also, we are happy to announce sled hockey is coming to Ellenton Ice and Sports Complex. For information on sled hockey, click here. We will have more information in the upcoming weeks.
I hope to see you on the ice!
Fred Eaton
Hockey Director
Also, we are happy to announce sled hockey is coming to Ellenton Ice and Sports Complex. For information on sled hockey, click here. We will have more information in the upcoming weeks.
I hope to see you on the ice!
Fred Eaton
Hockey Director
Tuesday, January 27, 2009
2009 Nationals!
The best ever! First of all we had the most competitors that we have ever had from Ellenton.
Haven Denney and Daniel Raad competed in the Novice Pairs event. They had only been paired together for less than 7 months and they skated to a silver medal. Placing 2nd in the short program, they could no overcome the first place team even though they won the long program.
Tracy Tanovich and Michael Chau were competing in the Junior Pairs event and were entering the competition as the favorites, as they were 2nd last year. Even though they had a major slip on one of the elements, they were clearly the class of the field. They placed 3rd in the short program, only 1.5 points behind the leaders. Friday night, they were determined to show that they were the best in the country, and that they were, performing like they have never done before. The audience was standing on their feet before they finished. They knew they had just witnessed the Junior Champions! They were the only pair in their event to get a standing ovation.
Amanda Evora and Mark Ladwig, the veterans, skated very well with a well balanced mature program, but had a slight bobble on the side by side jump and found themselves in 6th place after the short program.
Caydee Denney and Jeremy Barrett skated right after Amanda and Mark and skated a program of their life! Every element was executed one at a time, just like clockwork. Before they knew it, the marks came up and they found themselves in the lead with only two pairs left.
Saturday came and the hunt was on. Our teams were focused and hungry. Amanda and Mark were the first of the two to skate. They knew what they had to do to move on to the podium. With 5 strong teams ahead, the performance of their year was necessary. And they did not disapoint. Element for element, they have the strongest and most difficult lifts in the competition. Five teams skated between Amanda and Mark and Caydee and Jeremy, who skated last of the 19 teams, so they had to sit and wait...
Just as they had done in the short program, Caydee and Jeremy executed the program one element at a time without fault. For them, it was just another clean program. Their strong lifts and power throws made the audience rise to their feet once again! The only other program that got a standing ovation in the Senior Pairs was once again from Ellenton, Amanda and Mark.
In fact, there were 3 standing ovations in the pairs events and all 3 came from Ellenton, Florida!
Congratulations to all. We are all so proud of you!
Lyndon Johnston
Figure Skating Director
Haven Denney and Daniel Raad competed in the Novice Pairs event. They had only been paired together for less than 7 months and they skated to a silver medal. Placing 2nd in the short program, they could no overcome the first place team even though they won the long program.
Tracy Tanovich and Michael Chau were competing in the Junior Pairs event and were entering the competition as the favorites, as they were 2nd last year. Even though they had a major slip on one of the elements, they were clearly the class of the field. They placed 3rd in the short program, only 1.5 points behind the leaders. Friday night, they were determined to show that they were the best in the country, and that they were, performing like they have never done before. The audience was standing on their feet before they finished. They knew they had just witnessed the Junior Champions! They were the only pair in their event to get a standing ovation.
Amanda Evora and Mark Ladwig, the veterans, skated very well with a well balanced mature program, but had a slight bobble on the side by side jump and found themselves in 6th place after the short program.
Caydee Denney and Jeremy Barrett skated right after Amanda and Mark and skated a program of their life! Every element was executed one at a time, just like clockwork. Before they knew it, the marks came up and they found themselves in the lead with only two pairs left.
Saturday came and the hunt was on. Our teams were focused and hungry. Amanda and Mark were the first of the two to skate. They knew what they had to do to move on to the podium. With 5 strong teams ahead, the performance of their year was necessary. And they did not disapoint. Element for element, they have the strongest and most difficult lifts in the competition. Five teams skated between Amanda and Mark and Caydee and Jeremy, who skated last of the 19 teams, so they had to sit and wait...
Just as they had done in the short program, Caydee and Jeremy executed the program one element at a time without fault. For them, it was just another clean program. Their strong lifts and power throws made the audience rise to their feet once again! The only other program that got a standing ovation in the Senior Pairs was once again from Ellenton, Amanda and Mark.
In fact, there were 3 standing ovations in the pairs events and all 3 came from Ellenton, Florida!
Congratulations to all. We are all so proud of you!
Lyndon Johnston
Figure Skating Director
Monday, January 26, 2009
General Manager's Weekly Report
Good afternoon from the Ellenton Ice and Sports Complex!
This past weekend was a huge weekend for the rink and all of our extended family! The AT&T US Nationals were this past weekend and we're proud to say that every single one of our competitors received a medal for their efforts in Cleveland! Congratulations to our skaters for their achivements:
Caydee Denney & Jeremy Barrett
This past weekend was a huge weekend for the rink and all of our extended family! The AT&T US Nationals were this past weekend and we're proud to say that every single one of our competitors received a medal for their efforts in Cleveland! Congratulations to our skaters for their achivements:
Caydee Denney & Jeremy Barrett
Silver Medalists, Senior Pairs
Amanda Evora & Mark Ladwig
Pewter Medalists, Senior Pairs
Tracy Tanovich & Michael Chau
Gold Medalists, Junior Pairs
Haven Denney & Daniel Raad
Silver Medalists, Novice Pairs
With their silver medal finish, Caydee and Jeremy are representing one of two spots for the US in international competition!
Our "paintless" paintball also had a great weekend and we are taking reservations for teams to play in a league.
Looking forward to this week, our next door neighbor, Ellenton Suds Sports Grill, is having their Grand Opening celebration Wednesday with specials and prizes all day long! Suds is also having a viewing party for the UFC 94 fight on Saturday night and a Super Bowl party on Sunday to watch the big game. You can get details at the website or blog.
It should be an exciting week here at Ellenton Ice and Sports Complex and I hope to see you on the ice!
Tom Lindemuth
General Manager
With their silver medal finish, Caydee and Jeremy are representing one of two spots for the US in international competition!
Our "paintless" paintball also had a great weekend and we are taking reservations for teams to play in a league.
Looking forward to this week, our next door neighbor, Ellenton Suds Sports Grill, is having their Grand Opening celebration Wednesday with specials and prizes all day long! Suds is also having a viewing party for the UFC 94 fight on Saturday night and a Super Bowl party on Sunday to watch the big game. You can get details at the website or blog.
It should be an exciting week here at Ellenton Ice and Sports Complex and I hope to see you on the ice!
Tom Lindemuth
General Manager
Friday, January 23, 2009
MVP Arena Sports Update
This week at MVP Arena Sports we have a lot of great stuff going on. We're starting co-ed and men's over 30 indoor soccer leagues. If you're interested in playing we can get you placed on a team, or you can bring in an entire team.
We also have indoor paintball now open on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. We're using balls called reballs so that you can use them over and over again which saves a lot of money on having to buy paintballs. We will offer leagues, tournaments, open time, birthday parties, corporate events, church events, lock-ins, and much more!
For more information about our leagues or schedules visit www.mvparenasports.com.
Braden Chandler
Owner, MVP Arena Sports
We also have indoor paintball now open on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. We're using balls called reballs so that you can use them over and over again which saves a lot of money on having to buy paintballs. We will offer leagues, tournaments, open time, birthday parties, corporate events, church events, lock-ins, and much more!
For more information about our leagues or schedules visit www.mvparenasports.com.
Braden Chandler
Owner, MVP Arena Sports
Thursday, January 22, 2009
Start the New Year Off Right!
DID YOU MAKE A RESOLUTION TO GET IN SHAPE THIS YEAR???
WHAT IS YOUR GOAL?
To become healthier?
To lose weight?
To have more energy?
Whatever your goals are, we will help you achieve them!
All memebers receive personal attention in a fun, friendly environment where staff members are always here to help you! Join the Ellenton Fitness Center today and become part of our Fitness Family, where we know every member by name!
WORKOUT IN THE COOLEST PLACE IN TOWN!
Barbara Fitzpatrick
Fitness Center Director
WHAT IS YOUR GOAL?
To become healthier?
To lose weight?
To have more energy?
Whatever your goals are, we will help you achieve them!
All memebers receive personal attention in a fun, friendly environment where staff members are always here to help you! Join the Ellenton Fitness Center today and become part of our Fitness Family, where we know every member by name!
WORKOUT IN THE COOLEST PLACE IN TOWN!
Barbara Fitzpatrick
Fitness Center Director
Wednesday, January 21, 2009
News from the Hockey Department
Hockey has been a success this past week and we have more opportunities for you to get involved and watch some great hockey action!
The new Mite and Mini-Mite Flames grassroots programs have been a huge success and there are still a few spots available.
In high school action, Manatee takes on East Lake this Friday at 8:15 PM.
We still have spots in our Hockey 101 class every Saturday morning at 7:45 AM.
And we still have a few spots open for our Bantam/Midget recreational level.
If you are interested in any of these programs, please don't hesitate to call me.
Fred Eaton
Hockey Director
The new Mite and Mini-Mite Flames grassroots programs have been a huge success and there are still a few spots available.
In high school action, Manatee takes on East Lake this Friday at 8:15 PM.
We still have spots in our Hockey 101 class every Saturday morning at 7:45 AM.
And we still have a few spots open for our Bantam/Midget recreational level.
If you are interested in any of these programs, please don't hesitate to call me.
Fred Eaton
Hockey Director
Tuesday, January 20, 2009
Greetings from the 2009 AT&T US Nationals!
As you may know, we have four pairs of skaters and one individual skater competing for a chance to be champions.
Just a little note to let you know how things are going:
Page Lawerance and Rudi Sweigers competed in Saskatoon at the Canadian Championships and were 4th. Having done this, they are on the National Team and have qualified for the World Junior Championships in Ostrava in the Czech Republic.
Now on to Cleveland at the US National Championships.
Yesterday, Haven Denney & Daniel Raad placed 2nd in he Novice Pairs Short Program with 35.73 points, only 3.5 points out of 1st place. Their long program is this afternoon. Good luck to them!
Tracy Tanovich & Michael Chau have also been practicing hard in the Junior Pair event and Michael is doing double duty in the Junior Mens event. Their first competition is on Wednesday.
Our Senior teams of Caydee Denney & Jeremy Barrett and Amanda Evora & Mark Ladwig arrived late last night and will begin practicing today.
Weather has been a bit of an issue. Cleveland has had record snow and record cold this year. Travel back and forth to the practice rink is close to an hour, so this makes days very long.
Well, that is all from teh AT&T US Nationals in Cleveland.
Signing Off
Lyndon Johnston
Figure Skating Director
Just a little note to let you know how things are going:
Page Lawerance and Rudi Sweigers competed in Saskatoon at the Canadian Championships and were 4th. Having done this, they are on the National Team and have qualified for the World Junior Championships in Ostrava in the Czech Republic.
Now on to Cleveland at the US National Championships.
Yesterday, Haven Denney & Daniel Raad placed 2nd in he Novice Pairs Short Program with 35.73 points, only 3.5 points out of 1st place. Their long program is this afternoon. Good luck to them!
Tracy Tanovich & Michael Chau have also been practicing hard in the Junior Pair event and Michael is doing double duty in the Junior Mens event. Their first competition is on Wednesday.
Our Senior teams of Caydee Denney & Jeremy Barrett and Amanda Evora & Mark Ladwig arrived late last night and will begin practicing today.
Weather has been a bit of an issue. Cleveland has had record snow and record cold this year. Travel back and forth to the practice rink is close to an hour, so this makes days very long.
Well, that is all from teh AT&T US Nationals in Cleveland.
Signing Off
Lyndon Johnston
Figure Skating Director
Monday, January 19, 2009
Hello From General Manager Tom Lindemuth!
Good Afternoon from Ellenton Ice and Sports Complex!
First of all, I would like to welcome you to Ellenton Ice and Sports Complex. Here, we have such a vast array of things-to-do and I'm sure we'll have something for family members of all ages. If you haven't been to Ellenton Ice and Sports Complex in the past year, let me get you caught up.
We've added indoor soccer in our 13,000 square foot, state-of-the-art arena. The arena is also home to our brand new addition, re-ball. Re-ball is a paintless form of paintball that keeps your clothes clean and keeps your pockets full. Kids can also now enjoy our new state-of-the-art arcade and bouncy fun centers, which features all-play video simulators, as well as three giant inflatables.
I am also pleased to welcome our new neighbor Ellenton Suds Sports Grill. Suds has over 20 HD TV's for your viewing pleasure. Not to mention great food.
I am happy to say we're getting brand new, state-of-the-art equipment in our fitness center in early February. Memberships start as low as $29.99 a month.
I would like to thank the Manatee County Bloodmobile for stopping in on Saturday and the USF Ice Bulls for sponsoring the 2nd Annual Maddi Goss and Friends Pediatric Cancer Awareness Tournament. Both proved to be a great success and congratulations to our tournament winner, the Robert Morris University Colonials.
Just in case you didn't know where we are located, I've included a map:
I hope to see you on the ice!
Tom Lindemuth
General Manager
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