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Post by Laura (Lori) on Jun 15, 2010 19:53:56 GMT -8
This thread will be used for discussion and trip-planning for the World Championships - Sheffield, England (March 11-13, 2011).
Discuss any topics related to this event - pre-competition, post-competition, or Game Day!
Before making travel arrangements, double-check with USS and ISU official schedules!
For those who are planning to attend the event, pertinent information gathered here (as it becomes available) will be summarized and posted for quick-reference at Rocker-U.net - www.rocker-u.net/world_champs.htm - for the following topics:
Media Links - TV Coverage; Webcasts; Live Fan Chat, Etc.
Participating Skaters
Event Schedule and Time Zone Conversions
Venue Info
Ticket Info
Hotel Suggestions & Info
'Practical' Info - Clothing, Cameras, What to Bring, What NOT to Bring...
How To Meet Up With Other Fans
Transportation Tips (Ground and Air)
Sightseeing Ideas
Weather Reports
Carpooling/Room Sharing Connections
Links to Watch for More Info
Links To Results When The Event Has Concluded
Please share any info that you have about the above topics!
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Post by Laura (Lori) on Sept 5, 2010 11:40:14 GMT -8
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Post by Laura (Lori) on Sept 8, 2010 7:30:49 GMT -8
This appears to be the official site for the World Championships - it has some nice interviews with some of the GBR skaters: www.worldshorttrack2011.co.uk/Also, I found this article, and I've highlighted some very exciting info that was included: Sheffield to host 2011 World Short Track Speed Skating Championships Duncan Mackay / 08 September 2010 / British Sports Internet Writer of the Year Ken Pendrey, director of operations and chair of the Organising Committee said: "I'm confident that this World Championship will be a most exciting and thrilling event for not only the home spectators, but for the millions of short track fans from North America and Asia who will be watching the event on live TV.   Read this entire article: insidethegames.biz/skating/10465-sheffield-to-host-2011-world-short-track-speed-skating-championshipsTags: Short Track Speedskating |
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Post by sunshine on Jan 2, 2011 13:38:46 GMT -8
Is anyone making plans to attend the World Championships in Sheffield?
We have started some research re flights to Manchester, train to Sheffield.
Please send me a PM if you are also interested in sharing info.
Cheers !
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Post by Laura (Lori) on Jan 2, 2011 20:21:25 GMT -8
Is anyone making plans to attend the World Championships in Sheffield? We have started some research re flights to Manchester, train to Sheffield. Please send me a PM if you are also interested in sharing info. Cheers ! Oh, I WISH... but one trans-Atlantic flight per year is quite enough for me ( and my wallet). I hope you'll have plenty of red-white-and-blue company, though! |
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Post by therockfairy on Mar 5, 2011 8:51:06 GMT -8
Unfortunately i live waay too far from Sheffield (5 hrs car journey one way) Also it seems that none of the UK TV are showing the racing on tv (Eurosport are showing an hour on Friday afternoon when i am at work)! Anyone need any advice on travel PM me and ill be happy to help  |
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Post by dose on Mar 5, 2011 21:39:37 GMT -8
You finally uploaded the topic! There are mang good analyses informations ago, I can't post at here. Such as short track World situation....... Now all gone, only a few new posts.  |
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Post by dose on Mar 5, 2011 21:51:27 GMT -8
This appears to be the official site for the World Championships - it has some nice interviews with some of the GBR skaters: www.worldshorttrack2011.co.uk/Did you find that it has a picture link is chinese?  |
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Post by dose on Mar 5, 2011 22:40:53 GMT -8
Unfortunately i live waay too far from Sheffield (5 hrs car journey one way) Also it seems that none of the UK TV are showing the racing on tv (Eurosport are showing an hour on Friday afternoon when i am at work)! Anyone need any advice on travel PM me and ill be happy to help I recommend a Telephone booking: Sheffield CSSA：+44(0) 7401120769 (Sheffield Chinese Students and Scholars Association said online) Just here to buy (any ticket), not have to pay fees, and the seat position is excellent. The telephone number is found in www.worldshorttrack2011.co.uk/, only click that chinese picture link. I do not know others telephone booking whether there are discounts! How to reach the venue: By Car From the North l Leave the M1 at Juction 34, signed Sheffield A6109 (Meadowhall) l Take the fourth exit from the roundabout sighed Sheffield Centre l Follow signs for Sheffield Centre (A6109) fro 1.5 miles and then turn left following signs to the Ring Road A6102 l Motorpoint Arena is located on the right From the South l Leave the M1 at Junction 33 l Take the first exit at the roundabout on to the A630 (Sheffield) l Continue for 2.5 miles until the exit marked Ring Road (services) l Follow signs for the ring road straight over a small roundabout l Turn right at the next roundabout onto the Ring Road/Meadowhall (A6178) l Follow this road for 2miles to Motorpoint Arena, which is located on the left By public Transport l The Arena has its own supertram stop.  Don't have Live? It is World Championships! Before I found some messages at UK, but I don't understand its means. I post those words, hope may help for you. www.worldshorttrack2011.co.uk/The website has a "NISA TV" in the "Merchandise", I don't know whether have a Live window in NISA TV? www.bbc.co.uk/pressoffice/proginfo/tv/2011/wk11/mon.shtml#mon_skating"BBC TWO Monday 14 March 2011 www.bbc.co.uk/bbctwo www.bbc.co.uk/bbchdSpeed Skating – World Short Track Championships Monday 14 March 1.00-2.30pm BBC TWO www.bbc.co.uk/sportJonathan Edwards presents extensive highlights from Sheffield, where the world's best speed skaters went head-to-head in a World Championships guaranteed to provide thrills and plenty of spills. Skaters can reach speeds of 30 miles per hour, and spectacular collisions are common as they attempt to overtake in races ranging from 500m to 5,000m. England was hosting the event for the first time in a decade, with former Olympic finalist John Eley leading home hopes. The star of the show could be China's Wang Meng, who won three gold medals at last year's Winter Olympics. LW" Is it race notice? And I sent a window: www.bbc.co.uk/bbctwo/watchlive/news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/tv_and_radio/8000648.stmRed button: "Friday 11 March Speed Skating 1435-1830 Live coverage of the Short Track Speed Skating World Championships from Sheffield Saturday 12 March Speed Skating 1400-1810 Live coverage of the Short Track Speed Skating World Championships from Sheffield. Not available on Freeview" I don't know that it said about TV or Radio? Because I did not understand, I do not know whether it is useful to you. If not, I can only say pity...... |
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Post by dose on Mar 6, 2011 7:17:29 GMT -8
Translated a note by CHO Ha-Ri before the World Championships.
CHO Ha-Ri note:
Ah, ah! Sent messages to Katherine Reutter. She said she would invite me to eat quiches and apple pies of she cook before races at races station.
I only ate the flavors of Washington State, Katherine said she would cook the flavors of Illinois and Michigan.
I hardly wait to want to eat the two small pastries that accompanied with my growth. I especially liked to eat desserts at there when my family was still in Seattle, led to have two decayed teeth now.
Katherine said she will wait for me in 1000m race.
Ah, ah! I want to say, I will wait for Liu Qiuhong and ST-GELAIS Marianne in 1000m race.
My goal is not what color the medal but rather can beat Liu Qiuhong and Marianne.
Of course, Is not one 500m, only Wang Meng can beat them in the world, I said it is two 500m and three 500m.
Oh! United Kingdom! I like the English-speaking countries, so I have not language barrier!
I can sneak out to eat those local characteristics cuisines!
Now do the final adjustment, I could not have been laughing and joking but forgetting work myself, I am a skater.
We are Tai Chi Warriors, Our competition clothing is written sacred K.O.R.E.A.
For the sake of honor of our country, we have not reason not to hard.
Finally to say: Tai Chi Warriors! Let's go! Republic of Korea Fighting!
Victory Korea!! I will bring back good results!!
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Post by sk8er on Mar 6, 2011 10:00:02 GMT -8
I heard at our session last night that Tony is going to Sheffield to stream the races. So he won't be at age group nationals next week.
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Post by therockfairy on Mar 6, 2011 11:04:05 GMT -8
Dose, I think you have to pay to watch NISA online. i know how to get to Sheffield its too far for me - thank you for replying the links were useful! A+++ for effort!! Seems the BBC is showing most the footage on Interactive TV 'Red Button' which is on cable/satellite so i'll be able to see that!!! In the UK we have interactive tv if you have satellite or cable television which means at certain times on the BBC you can press the red button on your remote and view other things i.e. during the Vancouver Games you could press the button and watch other events rather that what is being shown. This is what they are showing the SpeedSkating on. I will try and find online links for you guys but as its not being broadcasted straight onto TV i'm not sure what they will be - but i will try!! Anywhoos heres the 'red button' shcedule - im hoping to view most of Friday after 5.00pm and Sundays events! (the times are GMT London time) Friday 11 March
1435-1830 Live coverage of the Short Track Speed Skating World Championships from Sheffield Saturday 12 March1400-1810 Live coverage of the Short Track Speed Skating World Championships from Sheffield. Not available on Freeview Sunday 13 March1300-1740 Live coverage of the Short Track Speed Skating World Championships from Sheffield. 1300-1640 on Freeview |
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Post by therockfairy on Mar 6, 2011 11:22:07 GMT -8
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Post by Deleted on Mar 6, 2011 13:57:03 GMT -8
Dose and Rock Fairy, thanks so much for contributing to this discussion. It's so nice to have a truly international forum to talk Short Track!
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Post by dose on Mar 6, 2011 19:14:29 GMT -8
therockfairy: Haha! I qouted your post, but my relay for every one! you and you! Haha! Your the "Second person" only one! Not only singular but also plural. To pun on a word! ;D I think you should Live the races! So many races after I'm at here, the Live not even once. It is unbelievable! Is it only Live Olympics?  The World Championships is considered a major competition! Although few people think so now. But its definition is such. As for Live will surely have! 
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