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Two of our skaters recently competed at the senior British Championships held at Haywards Heath. Laura Minter was 8th in her event while Debbie Foreman was 4th. Well done both of you.
Posted: 5 June 2008

Several of our skaters have recently taken part in this year's British Championships.
The Espoir Championships took place in Beaumont Leys in Leicester. Krystyna Wale was our only skater and she came 4th out of 21 skaters, narrowly missing 3rd place which would have automatically put her in the squad to go to the Cup of Europe in Italy. However, she is a reserve should anyone drop out.
The Cadet Championships took place at Mote Park, Maidstone. Bethany Wale was our only skater in this class. Again there were 21 skaters competing and Bethany came 11th. This was her first attempt at the Cadet class and she skated extremely well
The Classic Competition also took place at Mote Park and we had one skater entered - Debbie Foreman. She excelled herself and came 2nd.
The Junior and Senior championships take place at Haywards Heath in July. Laura Minter and Debbie Foreman will be competing so good luck to both of you.
Posted: 5 June 2008

Six of our skaters took their artistic tests at Herne Bay High School on Tuesday evening. It was a successful session as they all passed:
Charlie Botting, Connor Botting and Sophie Stannard - Grade 6 Basic Skills
Bethany Wale and Krystyna Wale - Elementary and Preliminary
Kirsty Wale - Inter-Silver
Well done everyone.
Posted: 14 February 2008
Seven of our skaters took part in the Kent Artistic Roller Dance Competition held on 26/27 January at Mote Park. They competed in 11 events and the results are as follows:
Event 21b - OSP up to Preliminary : Bethany Wale - 2nd
Event 21b - OSP up to Preliminary : Krystyna Wale - 4th
Event 1a - Newcomers Solo Dance : Hollie Ferrett - 6th
Event 5 - Solo Dance Silver and above : Laura Minter - 2nd
Event 2c - Solo Dance Non Medalists : Sophie Stannard - 13th
Event 2d - Solo Dance Non Medallists : Charlie Botting - 11th
Event 6a - Solo Dance Open Standard under 13s : Krystyna - 6th
Event 6b - Solo Dance Open Standard under 13s : Bethany Wale - 7th
Event 9 - Solo Dance Open Standard over 25s : Debbie Foreman - 5th
Event 10b - Super Fun Teams : HBU Chicks (Charlie Botting/Sophie Stannard/ Hollie Ferrett/Bethany Wale/Krystyna Wale) - 6th
Event 7a - Solo Dance Open Standard 14-25s : Laura Minter - 2nd
Event 11b - Solo Dance Teams Prelim and under : HBU Rugrats (Sophie Stannard/Bethany Wale/Krystyna Wale) - 4th
Well done everyone.
Posted: 28 January 2008
Six of our skaters took part in the Medway Cups Competition held on 21 October at Mote Park. They competed in 7 events and the results are as follows:
Event 1a - Newcomers Solo Dance : Charlie Botting - 11th
Event 1a - Newcomers Solo Dance : Sophie Stannard - 13th
Event 2b - Non Medallist Solo Dance 10 years : Krystyna Wale - 4th
Event 10 - Over 25 Inter Bronze and above : Debbie Foreman - 6th
Event 15 - Non Medalist Teams : HBU Rugrats (Charlie Botting, Bethany Wale, Krystyna Wale) - 6th
Event 3a - Non Medalists Solo Dance : Bethany Wale - 1st
Event 8 - Senior Solo Dance: Laura Minter - 3rd
Event 12a - Prelim and Under Duos : Bethany Wale/Krystyna Wale - 3rd
Event 12a - Prelim and under Duos : Charlie Botting/Sophie Stannard - 11th
Well done everyone.
Posted: 22 October 2007
Six of our skaters took part in the Maidstone Open Competition held on 29/30 September at Mote Park. They competed in 4 events and the results are as follows:
Event 9a - Team Solo Dance Non Medallists : HBU Rugrats (Charlie Botting, Bethany Wale, Krystyna Wale) - 7th
Event 1 - Newcomers Solo Dance : Charlie Botting - 1st Round
Event 1 - Newcomers Solo Dance : Sophie Stannard - 1st Round
Event 2 - Solo Dance Non Medalists : Bethany Wale - 5th
Event 2 - Solo Dance Non Medalists : Krystyna Wale - Semi Final
Event 7 - Adults 30 years and over Solo Dance any standard: Debbie Foreman - 3rd
Event 6 - Inter Gold and Above Solo Dance : Laura Minter - 1st
Well done everyone.
Posted: 3 October 2007
Kirsty Wale has been selected to compete at Hettange, France in the international competition taking place on 18 to 20 October. Good luck!
Posted: 31 July 2007
Bethany Wale has been selected to attend assessment on September 2 for the Cup of Europe competition which takes place in Nazare, Portugal from 3 to 6 October. Good luck!
Posted: 31 July 2007
Kirsty Wale, Laura Minter and Debbie Foreman all competed at the British Solo Dance Championships held in Haywards Heath recently. Kirsty finished 8th in the Junior competition, Laura was 9th in the Senior and Debbie was 8th in the Classic. Well done to all of you.
Posted: 31 July 2007
Krystyna and Bethany Wale competed at the British Solo Dance Championships held in Leicester at the weekend. Their age group had sixteen competitors but both girls finished in the top half; Bethany being placed 4th and Krystyna 8th. Both girls have also been selected to train for the Great Britain team on the Bank Holiday weekend. Well done to both of you.
Posted: 26 April 2007
Eleven of our skaters attended the Falkland and Magpie competition held on 17/18 March at Pier Pavilion, and competed in twenty two different events. Results were as follows:
Event 4 - Solo Dance 10 + 11 years : Bethany Wale - 3rd
Event 4 - Solo Dance 10 + 11 years : Krystyna Wale - 6th
Event 3 - Solo Dance 8 + 9 years : Charlie Botting - 7th
Event 14b - Duo Dance 14 years and above : Eleanor McCourt/Laura Minter - 2nd
Event 18 - Formation Team 18 years and above : Kirsty Wale/Laura Minter/Eleanor McCourt - 1st
Event 7 - Solo Dance 16 + 17 years : Kirsty Wale - 5th
Event 31 - Duo Novelty Free : Bethany Wale/Krystyna Wale - 3rd
Event 1a - Solo Dance Non Medalists 10 years and under : Amy Davis - 8th
Event 1a - Solo Dance Non Medalists 10 years and under : Sophie Stannard - 11th
Event 1b - Solo Dance Non Medalists 11 years and over : Rebecca Thomas - 10th
Event 28 - Super Fun Team : Debbie Foreman/Krystyna Wale/Kirsty Wale/ Eleanor McCourt - 6th
Event 22b - Solo OSP Elementary and above : Eleanor McCourt - 3rd
Event 10 - Solo Dance Team up to and including 11 years : Rebecca Thomas/Charlie Botting/Krystyna Wale - 12th
Event 10 - Solo Dance Team up to and including 11 years : Sophie Stannard/Amy Davis/Bethany Wale - 14th
Event 8 - Solo Dance 18 years and above : Eleanor McCourt - 2nd
Event 8 - Solo Dance 18 years and above : Laura Minter - 3rd
Event 13b - Duo Dance 10 to 13 years : Bethany Wale/Krystyna Wale - 5th
Event 11 - Solo Dance Team 14 years and above : Kirsty Wale/Laura Minter/Eleanor McCourt - 3rd
Event 9a - Solo Dance 25 years and above : Cathy Wale - 9th
Event 9b - Solo Dance 25 years and above : Debbie Foreman - 4th
Event 20 - Super Team : Kirsty Wale/Eleanor McCourt/Laura Minter - 3rd
Event 16 - Formation Team up to and including 11 years : Rebecca Thomas/Bethany Wale/Krystyna Wale - 4th
Event 15 - Duo Dance 25 years and above : Cathy Wale/Debbie Foreman - 3rd
Event 24 - Solo Dance Elimination 12 to 17 years : Kirsty Wale - Semi Finals
Event 23 - Solo Dance Elimination up to and including 11 years : Krystyna Wale - Heats
Event 23 - Solo Dance Elimination up to and including 11 years : Amy Davis - Heats
Event 23 - Solo Dance Elimination up to and including 11 years : Bethany Wale - Semi Finals
Event 23 - Solo Dance Elimination up to and including 11 years : Rebecca Thomas - Heats
Event 23 - Solo Dance Elimination up to and including 11 years : Charlie Botting - Semi Finals
Event 25 - Solo Dance Elimination 18 years and above : Eleanor McCourt - 1st
Event 25 - Solo Dance Elimination 18 years and above : Laura Minter - 3rd
Well done to all our skaters.
Posted: 19 March 2007
Nine of our skaters attended the Kent Artistic competition held on 27/28 January at Mote Park, and competed in eleven different events. Results were as follows:
Event 10a - Solo Dance Open Standard : Laura Minter - 1st
Event 10a - Solo Dance Open Standard : Eleanor McCourt - 2nd
Event 1a - Solo Dance Non Medalists : Charlie Botting - 13th
Event 1b - Solo Dance Non Medalists : Amy Davis - 14th
Event 1b - Solo Dance Non Medalists : Rebecca Thomas - 18th
Event 8 - Solo Dance Adults : Debbie Foreman - 3rd
Event 2c - Solo Dance Non Medalists : Bethany Wale - 1st
Event 16 - Super Fun Teams : Debbie Foreman/Cathy Wale/Krystyna Wale/Bethany Wale/Kirsty Wale - 6th
Event 5a - Solo Dance Inter Bronze and Bronze : Kirsty Wale - 2nd
Event 2b - Solo Dance Non Medalists : Krystyna Wale - 2nd
Event 9b - Solo Dance Open Standard up to 12 years : Bethany Wale - 2nd
Event 9b - Solo Dance Open Standard up to 12 years : Krystyna Wale - 7th
Event 7 - Solo Dance Inter Gold and Gold : Eleanor McCourt - 3rd
Event 7 - Solo Dance Inter Gold and Gold : Laura Minter - 4th
Event 11b - Teams Non Medalists : Amy Davis/Charlie Botting/Bethany Wale - 7th
Event 11b - Teams Non Medalists : Rebecca Thomas/Cathy Wale/Krystyna Wale - 8th
Well done to all our skaters.
Posted: 29 January 2007
Herne Bay United skaters Kirsty Wale and Kym Marsh represented Britain at the international competition held recently at Hettange. The competition was tough, especially against skaters from France and Italy. Kirsty finished in 12th place and Kym in 4th.
Posted: 20 October 2006
Seven of our skaters attended the Maidstone competition held on 23/24 September at Mote Park, and competed in nine different events. Results were as follows:
Event 10b - Non Medalist Duo Dance : Krystyna Wale/Charlie Botting - 14th
Event 2 - Non Medalist Solo Dance : Krystyna Wale - 4th
Event 17 - Inter Silver and above Team Dance : Eleanor McCourt/Laura Minter/Kirsty Wale - 4th
Event 1a - Newcomers Solo Dance : Charlie Botting - 13th
Event 8 - 30 years and above Solo Dance : Debbie Foreman - 4th
Event 13 - Inter Silver and above Duo Dance : Laura Minter/Eleanor McCourt - 3rd
Event 5b - Bronze Solo Dance : Simon Woodman - 4th
Event 5b - Bronze Solo Dance : Kirsty Wale - 9th
Event 9c - Bronze and above OSP : Eleanor McCourt - 2nd
Event 9c - Bronze and above OSP : Laura Minter - 5th
Event 7 - Inter Gold and above Solo Dance : Eleanor McCourt - 2nd
Event 7 - Inter Gold and above Solo Dance : Laura Minter - 3rd
Well done to all our skaters.
Posted: 26 September 2006

Krystyna Wale attended the selection assessment for the Cup of Europe held on 2 September. She impressed the judges and will now be taking part in the competition along with Kym Marsh.
Posted: 7 September 2006
The Cup of Europe is taking place in Paris on 1 - 4 November 2006. Kym Marsh has already been selected to compete in the competition.
Posted: 19 August 2006
Medway Roller Dance and Social Club Kent Cups takes place on 15 October 2006.
Posted: 19 August 2006
An international competition is taking place at Hettange, France on 12 to 14 October 2006.
Posted: 19 August 2006
Maidstone Open Roller Skating Competition is being held on 23/24 September 2006 at Moat Park Leisure Centre, Maidstone. The artistic section have entered 7 skaters - Charlie Botting, Krystyna Wale, Kirsty Wale, Simon Woodman, Debbie Foreman, Eleanor McCourt and Laura Minter.
Posted: 19 August 2006
Krystyna Wale will be attending assessment for selection to the Cup of Europe on 2 September 2006.
Posted: 19 August 2006
All members and friends are invited to the end of season party on Saturday 15 July 2006 at the pier Pavilion from 5.00pm to 7.30pm. There will be skating, games and refreshments. Adults £2.50 and children under 16 years old £2.00.
Please let us know if you are coming and how many will people you are bring with you as soon as possible. Money can be paid to Debbie, Aileen or any other Committee member.
Posted: 05 July 2006
On the 7, 8 and 9 July 2006 a number of skaters will be competing in the Junior and Senior British Championships being held at Buckmore Park, Chatham, Kent.
Posted: 02 July 2006