This year the Georgia Games took place at the Cumming Skate Center just off of Georgia 400 in Cumming. The day-long series of events included many of the expected USARS indoor events with a few unexpected ones thrown in for fun. Skaters from Georgia, South Carolina and Alabama participated in Standard and Junior Olympic (JO) individual events, as well as 2-person relays.

The day started out with the Standard individual events ranging from the Primary kids races to a race by an intrepid Veteran named Dan Gillespie who had participated in the outdoor event the previous day. A similar slate of JO races followed the Standard events. There were some fine performances by all the participants, but there were a few standouts who deserve a special mention.

Freshman Josh Graham showed us what "up and coming" means by finishing 2nd in standard and 1st in JO individuals. Josh has come a long way in a very short time. Primary girls Shannon Olcott and Delaney Depineuil both skated well. Shannon left the building bent over from the weight of all her medals.

During one of the breaks, we were treated to a Rock and Roll Artistic skating exhibition by Cara Peoples, from Augusta, Georgia. Cara has been artistic skating for over 5 years and has been to Nationals 4 times. She achieved a score of 100 in this year's Georgia Games Artistic skating competition.

In addition to all the USA Roller Skating style races, there were a handful of fun Quad races and beginner races. Josh Harrison and Caitlin Smith rolled on their Quad skates, and Christopher and Kevin Taylor showed fine form in the beginner division.

In all, a good day of skating and of sportsmanship worthy of a Georgia Games. Our deepest appreciation goes to Kathy Nave, the meet director, and to all the people who gave their time to make this meet work.

Race Results