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Written by Marcus Merrill
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Wednesday, 17 February 2010 19:11 |
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Champaign Regional Speedskating Coach
Bruce Merrill
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Started speedskating in 1972 @ the Champaign club.
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Skated with Bonnie Blair from 1972 - 1980
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1979 - National Ranking of 5th.
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1980 - Illinois State Champion
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1989 -1992 Illinois State Champion
Coaching.
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1989 - 2010 Head Coach of the Champaign Club
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2002-2004,2009 Illinois Team Coach @ Nationals
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The original coach of current Olympians Katherine Reutter 1997 - 2005 & Jonathan Kuck 1999 - 2009.
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Coached skaters to the following results.
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1992,1994,2005 & 2007 National overall Champion.
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2005,2006,2007,2008 & 2009 US Jr National Team
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2008 & 2009 US SR National Team
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2008 & 2009 US Jr world team.
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2008,2009 US JR World Team Trials overall Champion.
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2008 bronze medal @ JR worlds in China , 10th overall.
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2009 3 silver, 2 bronze medals @ the Jr Worlds in Poland, 2nd overall, only 2 USA men have ever done better.
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2009 US SR World Cup Team, 1500m
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22 gold, 17 silver, 33 bronze medals @ National, US Trials & north American Championships.
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2006 & 2007 Illinois skater of the year
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Countless Illinois State Champions
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My fastest skater has won the state title 8 straight years.
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2009 - 5 new state records.
Contact Bruce Merrill
- Home: 217-586-5156
- Cell: 217-722-7528
- Email: Cuskate@aol.com
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Last Updated on Wednesday, 17 February 2010 19:37 |
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Champaign Regional Speedskating
Thank you for visiting Champaign Regional Speedskating. We are a 501(c)(3)
nonprofit corporation, and our mission is to help our community experience
and enjoy the sport of speedskating. We gather to practice on the ice three
to four times a week.
Is sounds simple, but there's so much to doing it well. It's both a great
competitive sport for children of all ages and also a terrific activity for
adults and families. Competitive divisions are determined by age and
ability, so every body can enjoy the fun.
Technique is critical. The faster the skater, the quieter the blades.
Skaters work with coaches and fellow members based on age and skill.
All are welcome. To learn more, please click on the "Skating with us" section.
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