AboutMarlene Bruland Expertise Have been an Artistic USARS Roller Figure Skating Coach (Quad) since 1954 in the Northwest Region, coaching figures, freestyle, pairs, dance, creative solo and Precision Team events, and was a former competitive skater and national placewinner. Holds a Gold Medal Proficiency Test in Dance Skating.
Experience Has been teaching for 52 years in the Northwest, coaching many National Winners in Freestyle, Dance, Figures, Creative Solo and Precision Team skating. I hold a Gold Medal Proficiency Test in Dance skating and coached a skater who placed 3 times in 4 World competitions and she also was the Pan Am Champion in Ladies Freestyle. I have coached 5 US National Bronze Medal Precision Teams who participated in 3 World Championships.
Expert: Marlene Bruland Date: 9/27/2006 Subject: Gold Medal replacement
Question Hi Marlene,
My wife quad skated competitively for 15 years and achieved Gold Medal. Unfortunately, her ex-husbands family was vindictive and destroyed it years ago with their divorce. Is there any way to get a replacement medal? This was a huge accomplishment in her life, and now nothing to show for it.
Thanks!
Greg
Answer Hi
That is too bad. I understand how she feels. I think you need to contact the RSA about a replacement (if it is a test medal).
rsa@rollerskating.com
I would think she would have to have some way of remembering the date, and maybe the coach could verify the medal. Best to call the office and ask about this. RSA does all the proficiency tests.
If it is competitive---contact:
usarollersports.org
