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
Friday, January 30, 2009
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
General Manager
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