Romanian National Speedskater to Train in Kansas City

Dr. John Vani of Orthopaedic Professional Association will assess the injury and determine what steps are required to get Anghel back to competitive racing. While in Kansas City she will train at Ice Sports Arena, located at 19900 Johnson Drive in Shawnee, KS. Please contact Steve Nitzel for a list of her training times and schedule.

In addition, she will teach Learn-to-Skate programs that are offered through the arena. The four-week-program costs only $50 and includes skate rental.

Her 2005 season seemed a disappointment from her 2004 finish when she rose as high as 5th overall at the 2004 Junior World Championships. Labeled the fastest human sport on a level surface without technical devices, speedskaters can reach speeds of up to 35 miles per hour. In Europe it’s known as Formula One Racing for human beings. Anghel had been picked by racing experts as one the newest superstars in speedskating.

"We’re very pleased that Anghel has picked Ice Sports of Kansas City as a place to train," said Ice Sports Arena General Manager Dave Groulx. "Speedskating is something new for us, but we wanted to open our doors to this opportunity and I’m looking forward to working with her."

For more information contact: Steve Nitzel 816-694-6660 or snitzel@standupandcheer.com.