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Post by Laura (Lori) on Oct 15, 2008 18:28:04 GMT -8
This thread is totally devoted to Barry Winslow, and is intended to be an archive of his skating career - as well as a place to chat about his accomplishments and encourage him as he pursues his goals both on and off the ice.
If you have any articles, photos, links and news about Barry (past or present), we'd love to see them!
If you are a non-member who would like to contribute news, photos, archives or comments, please feel free to contact us at:
lori@rocker-u.net or michelle@therockerfund.org
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Post by bubblebuttsbabe on Jan 27, 2009 0:14:17 GMT -8
HAPPY BIRTHDAY, BARRY!! ;D
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Post by Laura (Lori) on Jan 27, 2009 1:38:10 GMT -8
[glow=red,2,300] HAPPY 19TH, BARRY![/glow]
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Post by mtnme on Jan 27, 2009 12:23:38 GMT -8
Happy Birthday Barry! May you find success in everything you do! Have a GREAT day- now go have some fun! ;D
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Post by mtnme on Jan 27, 2009 14:12:38 GMT -8
Barry is a Rocker Fund Skater. To read his bio and donation info, go to the following link: therockerfund.org/image-viewer.htm?gallery/Fgallery2-2.jpg_______________________________________________________________________________________________ American Cup IIIBarry in third behind Kyle Carr and Kyle Haun. From left, Short track speedskaters Kyle Carr (75), Kyle Haun (36), Barry Winslow (25) and Eduardo Alvarez (26) cruise along the track as they compete in the men's 1000m semi-finals during the American Cup 3 championships at the Cornerstone Community Center Resch Olympic Pavilion in Ashwaubenon on Sunday, Jan. 25, 2009. Photo by Evan Siegle/Press-Gazette Barry finished in the top ten for the competition. Good Job, Barry!
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Post by mtnme on Jan 27, 2009 20:27:38 GMT -8
(photos by Jerry Search ?)
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Post by mtnme on Jan 29, 2009 17:13:37 GMT -8
Barry makes the A final at the 2008 US Championships No tough line up here! Robert Lawrence in front of Barry, Jeff Simon, JR Celski, Apolo Anton Ohno and Ryan Bedford behind. Barry makes his move.
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Post by mtnme on Feb 3, 2009 19:17:54 GMT -8
Barry with mom Cindy and dad Wayne at US Championships 2008 in St Louis. Barry finished 10th overall.
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Post by Laura (Lori) on Mar 27, 2009 15:19:55 GMT -8
Did y'all know that Barry was part of a 'conspiracy' in the men's Super 1500 in the 2008 American Cup Final? It was the last competition of the 2007-2008 skating season, and the last race of the weekend. I first heard about this last year when Mtnme posted a John Coyle narrative about it, then I saw it on a friend's DVD. The evidence of this heinous plot is now available for viewing on YouTube courtesy of the guy who caught it all on HD video - Tony Chung. See it for yourselves, and you be the judge... Pretty funny, eh? Barry's cohorts in this prank were J.R. Celski, Chris Creveling, Travis Jayner, Kyle Carr and Kyle Uyehara. Tony has plenty of other videos on his YouTube page, as well as DVD's of entire competitions on his website, www.shorttrackHD.com
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Post by mtnme on Apr 6, 2009 9:38:02 GMT -8
Rocker Fund Skater Barry Winslow in second, coming up on James Rodowsky during American Cup 4. Barry finished the American Cup season 10th overall. Way to go Barry! Breaking into the top 10! (Photo courtesy of Jerry Search)
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Post by mtnme on Apr 7, 2009 9:08:16 GMT -8
Barry just behind Levi Kirkpatrick movin' up from the outside... ...now let's try the inside... ....outta my way, Levi, I'm comin' through! (All pictures of Barry from American Cup 4, courtesy of Jerry Search.)
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Post by mtnme on Apr 7, 2009 13:09:35 GMT -8
Barry behind Anthony Lobello and in front of Joey Lindsey Barry - coming and going... 3rd in the pack. (the other rear ends are Anthony Lobello's, Levi Kirkpatrick's, and Joey Lindsey's) Barry in the lead, in front of Eddy Alvarez. All photos courtesy of Jerry Search, American Cup 4, 2009
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Post by mtnme on Jun 30, 2009 8:19:08 GMT -8
Barry hanging with the boys - Jordan Malone and JR Celski - in Marquette, MI during the USS training camp. Photo courtesy of Jordan Malone (used with permission) Thanks Jordan!
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Post by mtnme on Aug 22, 2009 9:00:50 GMT -8
photos brought over from TRF. Skater art (?) by goofing around with photo software. Most of the time, I usually end up with an unidentifiable mess, but once in awhile, I get some 'happy accidents'. The both photos are from US Championships. Everyone noted that the lighting in the arena made the ice look pink. I just kinda went with it to see what it would do. These are the results. (original photo by Jerry Search)Barry Winslow right behind Apolo.
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Post by Laura (Lori) on Aug 24, 2009 18:34:36 GMT -8
Midland speedskaters qualify for short track Olympic trials Trials September 8-12 in Marquette Monday, August 24, 2009 at 4:37 p.m.MIDLAND -- The Midland Speed Skating Club is proud to announce that FOUR of it’s members have qualified to compete at the 2010 Olympic Team Trials – Short Track Speedskating, to be held September 8-12 in Marquette, MI. Ryan Bedford, Barry Winslow and Kevin Geminder have all met the 1000m qualifying standard for men of 1:30.00, while Kelsey Schiel has met the 1:38.00 standard for women. Long-time Midland resident Ryan Bedford is hoping to gain a spot in the history books by becoming the first to compete for the U.S in both long and short track at the same Olympics. Bedford currently trains in Salt Lake City with both the short and long track national teams. He earned a gold medal last season in Vienna, Austria at the short track World Championships in the 5,000m relay, and a bronze at the 2009 World Championships in Vancouver, Canada in the long track team pursuit event. Ryan has been a huge supporter of the Midland Speed Skating Club over the years, making a point to visit club practices when he’s in town and giving tips and encouragement to the younger skaters. Reached in Utah, Ryan said “People always ask me if I would pick making one of the Olympic teams over another. I tell them, I've been hungry to make the Olympic team in short track for 18 long years. It has been my passion since I started skating at the age of 5 with the Midland Speed Skating club. I am going to bring 100% of my fight to the Olympic trials in Marquette. I want to make everyone from Midland proud for their support they have given me over the years. But, it is my intention to try and make both Olympic teams, long and short track. I want to be the first to accomplish this.” Barry Winslow, another talented Midland skater, trains year-round at the United States Olympic Education Center (USOEC) in Marquette and attends Northern Michigan University. Winslow skated to the 1500m finals last winter at the U.S. Short Track Championships in St. Louis, landing fifth in a race which included Apolo Anton Ohno.
Winslow states “I am very excited about the fact that the Olympic Trials are just around the corner. I am also very anxious, pumped, and a little nervous. I have been training very hard all year long in Marquette at the USOEC for this event, and I feel like my body is peaked and ready for the race. I am very fortunate because the trials are being held close to home. Midland is about 5 hours from Marquette, so I am very excited to see some family and friends who are coming to watch the action.” He adds, “With friends from Marquette and family from Midland, I am sure to have tons of support in the stands, which always helps me push myself a little harder.”
Although he is now skating at elite levels, Winslow says that “the Midland Speed Skating Club is very special to me. They are my local club and it is where I started my skating career. I first stepped on the ice with them when I was 7 years old and continued to skate there until the age of 16, when I moved to Marquette to skate with the USOEC. I am proud to say that Midland has one of the strongest and largest speed skating clubs in the nation. They have a new skating arena with three sheets of ice and a great staff and coaches.”Also training this summer at the USOEC are both Kevin Geminder and Kelsey Schiel. Schiel is starting classes at Northern Michigan University this fall and has been accepted into the USOEC residency program for the school year. Regarding the Olympic trials, Schiel says, “I get to accomplish the dream I had ever since I was a little girl. I couldn’t ask for anything more. However, I don’t think it has really set in yet and it probably won’t until I step on the ice September 8th and the gun goes off. I am hoping for the best, and know this is a chance of a lifetime, I mean really how many people can say they competed in the Olympic trials of their favorite sport?” Long-time Midland speedskater Kevin Geminder, who has been training year-round, is excited about his prospects at the trials. “I am really happy to be skating Olympic Trials this time around since I just missed qualifying to skate them last time. I am hoping to make the top 16 in the time trial. It will be tough, but right now I am skating the best I ever have so I definitely think that I have a shot at doing it.” Finishing as one of the top 16 men or women in the 1,000m time trial held on the first day of the Olympic Trials qualifies skaters to continue to vie for one of five spots on the U.S. short track team. Skaters ranked 17 and below are out of the remaining competition, which includes 500m, 1,000m, and 1,500m races. Midland Speed Skating Club President Gary Dy ke commented “It’s really unbelievable that a small town like Midland could be represented by such a large number of competitors at such a prestigious event. It’s a testament to the great support the Midland Speed Skating Club has received over the years from the community and the dedication of the skaters, the coaches, and all of our many volunteers. We wish Kelsey, Kevin, Barry, and Ryan all the best and urge area residents to come to Marquette and join club members in cheering them on in their quest to claim a spot on the Olympic team. We’ll also be cheering on Bay City skaters Morgan Izykowski and Rachel Skrocki, who have frequently trained with our club at practices. Mid-Michigan will be well represented at the Trials!” In addition to skaters, Midland Speed Skating Club volunteer Paul Perry has accepted a position as announcer for both the Olympic Trials and the short track World Cup slated for November in Marquette. Perry has quickly gained a reputation as one of the sport’s premier announcers, and is also the father of Midland skater Brett Perry, who recently accepted an offer of residency at the USOEC for the fall and will be attending Marquette Senior High School. Brett Perry qualified this summer to compete in the elite Group 1 of U.S. Speedskating’s American Cup series of competitions. More information on tickets can be found at www.goldrushskate.com, the official website for both the Olympic trials and the short track World Cup to be held November 12-16 in Marquette. Those interested in trying speedskating for one month free are invited to the Midland Speed Skating Club’s registration night Tuesday, September 22nd from 6-8 p.m. at the Midland Civic Arena. More information is available at www.midlandspeedskatingclub.com
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