Carlsbadistan

At the Professional & Amateur Pinball Association World Pinball Championships held August 12-15, 2010 in Scott Township, Pennsylvania, Carlsbad’s Keith Elwin won his third A Division titles and is now the Re-Repeat World Pinball Champion, according to the PAPA website.

We mentioned Elwin first on August 29, 2007 when he had just won his first title. Congrats again, Keith. You’re a chrome baller.

[Link via Pittsburghlive.com]

Club member Kelly Alkire-Moriarty demonstrates her agility skills at Chargers Junior Training Camp.

Carlsbad Boys & Girls Clubs members got a chance to train with lightening last week at the San Diego Chargers Training Facilities, according to the clubs.

Located at the Chargers Training Facilities, the Junior Training Camp is a free, non-contact football program designed to teach children the basics of football, exercise and sportsmanship. The youngsters were put through drills by PAL volunteers. The highlight of the day was when 4th round draft pick Darrell Stuckey came out to briefly speak to the kids about the importance of goal setting and education. . . “Even though I don’t want to be a football player when I grow up, I had a really good time,” said 11 year old Kelly. “The training camp was so much fun!”

Sounds like a pretty great field trip to us. Kind of wondering why we never joined when we were kids. . .
Continue reading ‘Carlsbad Boys & Girls Clubs Charge It’

Beginning Monday, July 19, 2010 the Carlsbad Stand-Up Paddleboard Club will be expanding their special stand-up paddle and kayak rentals for parents paddling with kids under 12. From 8 AM to 12 PM Monday through Thursday rentals will only be $10 an hour.

The Carlsbad Stand-Up Paddleboard Club is located at 4509 Adams St., in Carlsbad (not at California Water Sports near the freeway). For more information click the link.

[Link: Carlsbad Stand-Up Paddleboard Club]

Lewis Elliot, 30, of Phoenix, Arizona appeared relaxed and casual as he cruised ahead of the field of 1,000 triathletes and set a new course record in today’s Carlsbad Triathlon with an unofficial time of 1:08:49.

“It was a good race,” Elliot said. “I came from Arizona and the water was cold. We’ve been swimming in lakes with no wetsuits. It was neat to actually be chilly on the swim. I knew it was only for 1000 so I just sucked it up.

Elliot, who wasn’t even planning on competing in the Carlsbad Triathlon until a few days ago, finished ahead of last year’s winner Cam Hill of Fountain Hills, Arizona. “Cam had a great swim. He swam at ASU. He’s a great simmer,” Elliot said. “I was happy to get out less than a minute behind him. I was able to catch him on the bike and them I’m pretty confident in my running.”

Local Carlsbadistan triathlete Thomas Lopez came in third thanks we believe to a special sticker on his back wheel. “The swim is tough,” Lopez said at the finish line. “There are a lot of fast guys out there so I just had to find some feet and hang on for the ride. It was a great bike. The guy who took first [Lewis Elliot] was flying and I just couldn’t catch up to him. The run was pretty much one, two, three with that big a gap between each of us. All in all it was a great race. I’m happy.”

On the women’s side former UCSD triathlon team member Lauren Chiodini had no trouble at all. “It was a good day,” she said. “I was third out of the swim. The water was nice, not too cold and I just powered on through it. The bike was a little bit windy, but I made my way to second. It was an awesome day though.”

Second place finisher Jessi Strensland was leading through the first half of the run, but whenshe saw Chiodini closing the gap she knew it would not last. “I raced Lauren, trained with Lauren this year knowing full well that she can run faster than me right now,” Strensland said. “I haven’t been running. Once Lauren past me I thought I better just enjoy this. Then when I stopped to talk to my friends they’re the ones who told me Tatiana was coming so I thought I better just finish this.”

Follow the jump for photos and unofficial elite results..
Continue reading ‘Elliot, Chiodini Win 2010 Carlsbad Triathlon’

Turns out we’ve got a horse in this race after all. Carlsbadistan based triathlete Thomas Lopez (Colnago Triathlon Team) will be competing tomorrow in the Carlsbad Triathlon rocking one of our stickers for luck. We’re of course looking for Lopez to dominate. He starts at 8:00 AM. Watch for him among all the other Carlsbadistan locals who are swimming, biking, and running.

For photos from past Carlsbadistan triathlons simply click a year: 2009, 2008, 2007.

[Link: Carlsbad Triathlon]

[Link: Alliance Wake]

Carlsbadistan’s grand daddy of drag racers, Ron Capps, returns to Pacific Raceways in Seattle, Washington for the NHRA Northwest Nationals and the site of his first professional NHRA win, according to a story on The Auto Channel.

Since then, he has won 29 titles in the Funny Car class, including his 1998 triumph in Seattle. He was also runner-up at the NHRA Northwest Nationals in 2001, 2006 and 2008, and No. 1 qualifier in 1997. So, it’s safe to say that Seattle is a favorite venue for the California native who drives the NAPA AUTO PARTS Dodge Charger Funny Car in the 2010 NHRA Full Throttle Drag Racing Series.

Watch Ron this weekend on ESPN2 at 7 PM Saturday and 8:30 PM Sunday. Finals on ESPN3 Sunday at 4 PM.

[Link: The Auto Channel]

Are organizers planning for some serious stragglers in this year’s Carlsbadistan Triathlon, or did someone at the sign shop just mess up a little? We’re guessing the latter.

Tomorrow, June 29, 2010 professional wake skater Brian Grubb will be on the Carlsbadistan Lagoon at California Watersports “hanging out and giving instruction, and possibly a demo ride” to fans beginning at 11 AM.

This is a wakeskate only event. This is going to be real casual just a little thank you from us to you. There is no cost for your ride. Just your undying loyalty to Wakesports and California Watersports. For more info call wakesports at 858-277-5757

Those who can’t make it tomorrow should check out Freeride Fridays at the Lagoon. For just $25 you get a wakeboard, a tow, and an “amazing Greasy Greg BBQ dinner.” The party starts at 3 PM on Fridays and goes until 7 PM. For more information click the link.

[Link: California Wakesports via Alliance Wake]

Most of the more attractive, single, motivated NFL fans already know this, but Carlsbadistan’s La Costa Resort & Spa is currently hosting the annual NFC Rookie Symposium where 252 new draft picks get a four-day intro into what it means to be a professional football player, according to the North County Times.

NFL commissioner Roger Goodell kicked off the annual rookie symposium Sunday evening by talking to the league’s newest players about a range of topics, including taking responsibility and honoring the game. . . “I talked on personal conduct. I didn’t speak about anyone in particular in that case,” Goodell said. “But I did talk about what I call protecting the shield. My job is to protect the integrity of the NFL and to make sure the game is as safe as possible.”

Wonder how those evening parties are going?

[Link: North County Times]