University of Delaware Figure Skating Club
Award
Descriptions
Note: Only home club skaters may be considered for
awards. All disciplines are
invited to participate (single, pairs, dance, synchro,
etc.). Coaches may be considered
for Coach of the Year as long as they coach at UDFSC.
This award will recognize the individual accomplishments of a skater and his or her improvement throughout the past year (January 31, 2007 – January 31, 2008). Tests passed and competition placements will be considered. This award will also recognize those skaters who are not only committed to skating, but also to school, work, community service, and/or other extracurricular activities during the past year. In order to be considered for this award, a skater must submit an application form and provide the requested documentation of tests passed and competition results. Trophies will be awarded.
Scholastic Honors
Award (up to four awards by grade level group: 1-4, 5-8,
9-12, College)
A Scholastic Honors Award will be presented to a skater in each grade level group who has shown a dedication to skating combined with a commitment to academic excellence during the past year (February 1, 2007 - February 1, 2008). In order to be considered for this award, a skater must submit an application form and provide the requested documentation of tests passed, as well as competitions entered and event finishes. The skater must be enrolled in an accredited school with a 3.5 minimum GPA. Skaters must submit a copy of their most recent grade report along with an essay (one page, double spaced) on how skating has impacted his or her life in a positive way. A monetary award and certificate of accomplishment will be presented to award winners. (Home schooled students will not be considered.)
Gerard Renaud Memorial Award (only
graduating high school seniors will be considered)
The Gerard Renaud Memorial Award will be presented to the high school senior who most exemplifies JerryÕs commitment to hard work and excellence through their skating and their academic performance. High school seniors enrolled in and attending an accredited school may submit their applications along with documentation of tests, competitions, a copy of their most recent grade report and an essay (one page, double spaced) on how skating has impacted his or her life in a positive way. A monetary award and certificate of accomplishment will be presented. (Home schooled students will not be considered.)
The Following Will Be Voted
On and Awarded At The Awards Banquet:
Coach of the Year
All skaters requesting party tickets are invited to nominate a training center coach for this award (skaters may not nominate their own coach, however you may encourage your peers to nominate your coach). This award will recognize one coach who has made a difference in skating and who has impacted the sport in a positive way. This is a coach who embodies professionalism and courtesy to others while teaching, at test sessions, and at competitions. Please include a 2-3 sentence recommendation explaining why you feel this individual should be coach of the year. This award will be voted on the night of the awards banquet.
Leadership Award
All skaters requesting party tickets are invited to nominate a skater for this award. The nominee shall be a skater who represents the University of Delaware Figure Skating Club in a positive way and who takes pride in being a member of the club. This person also openly supports and encourages other UD skaters at all events and who acts as a positive role model to other skaters. This person stands out in a crowd and exemplifies team camaraderie at all competitions. A trophy will be awarded. This award will be voted on the night of the awards banquet.