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| The Christchurch Amateur Roller Skating Club was founded in 1959 and became an Incorporated Society in 1961. It is the longest running active club in Christchurch. | ||
| The Club originally used surfaces at North beach, Freeville School netball court and then for several years was based at Sockburn School while funds were raised to build the existing rink at Garvins Road, Sockburn. | ||
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Construction of the Garvins Road Banked Track in January 1969. |
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The Rink and Banked Track was completed in 1969 and named 'Rollerdrome'. |
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| While membership has never
been large, quality skaters have always been the aim of the club. For many years the club catered for Speed, Artistic and Hockey with many past members who have represented New Zealand. |
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The Club also boasts skaters who went on to become World Speed Champions. |
| Karen Yorke (New
Zealand) World Road Championships Masterton 1980 3000 Metres |
With the advent of commercial indoor rinks we have become predominantly a Speed Club with the other disciplines being well catered for by other clubs in the region. |
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| New Zealand Championships Nelson 1989 |
