UDFSC University of Delaware Figure Skating Club
Winter 2007 Newsletter


* From the President * Synchronized Team Skating * Club Ice * Membership * The Pond * Upcoming Test Sessions * Recent Test Results * Judges' School * Club Telephone Service * Recent National and International Results * Newsletter Comments *


From the President, Jerry Santoferrara

Having been at both Junior Nationals and Nationals as a coach, I was able to see many of our skaters in action. Watching the intensity and desire that each of you display makes me realize why our club has grown into one of the most well known clubs in the country. It is clear that each of you brings inspiration to the beginner skaters and offers them a glimpse of what the future may hold.

As the competitive season winds down, the Board of the University of Delaware Figure Skating Club and I would like to extend its thanks to those of you who have represented the club this past season at the National and International level. Every one of you has brought recognition to the University of Delaware Figure Skating Club through hard work and dedication. We want to congratulate you for your achievements.

And for our skaters heading to Worlds in Japan, we want to wish them an exciting trip and much success.

Jerry Santoferrara


Synchronized Team Skating

For more information regarding synchronized skating, see www.teamdelawaresynchro.org

The University of Delaware Collegiate Synchronized Skating Team is also available to full time college students at U of D. For more information about our recruitment weekend in November or any other program inquiries, please e-mail megano@udel.edu or skatingmickey@verizon.net.


Club Ice

Join us on Sundays in the Rust Ice Arena for a dance-preferred session from 5:00 - 5:45 p.m. and a freestyle-preferred session from 5:45 - 6:30 p.m.
      Members: $12/session or 10-session card for $110
      Non-members: $13/session or a 10-session card for $120
If you would like to volunteer to be a backup monitor for Club Ice (and earn free ice privileges for you or a family member), please e-mail the club at udfsc@udel.edu or call (302) 831-4686.


Membership

If your US mail or e-mail addresses change, please notify the UDFSC as soon as possible. This will ensure important documents as well as the newsletter; get to you in a timely manner. Also, remember to use the UDFSC web site whenever possible. Our site has links to the University of Delaware Ice Skating Training Center as well as the e-mail addresses of board members who can answer your specific questions.

Our mailing address is:
UDFSC
Fred Rust Arena
S. College Ave
Newark, DE 19716

It is important to use the entire address when corresponding with us.


The Pond

Club Ice is available at The Pond on Monday evenings from 5:30 - 6:30 pm. Members: $10.


Upcoming Test Sessions

The following test sessions are scheduled. If you plan to test, be sure to get your application in by the deadlines listed below, as these sessions are likely to fill quickly. Applications and fees must be in the lockbox by 5:00 p.m. on the application due dates below.

Be aware that the policy for submitting applications for US Figure Skating testing has been revised.

Please be aware of these changes, as this message serves as notice of the policy revisions. Some old applications may be around that have the old policies written on them.

You may use our online test application or pick up a paper test application at the Fred Rust Ice Arena. All deadlines below apply. The UDFSC reserves the right to change test or application due dates when necessary.

Applications must be on time. NO late applications will be accepted for any reason. Payment must accompany application or you will not be scheduled for your test.

DAY DATE LOCATION DEADLINE / COMMENTS
Friday April 6, 2007 UD Applications due Fri., Mar. 23, 2007 by 5 p.m.
Friday June 22, 2007 UD Applications due Fri., June 8, 2007 by 5 p.m.
Friday July 27, 2007 UD Applications due Fri., Jul. 13, 2007 by 5 p.m.
Friday Aug. 24, 2007 UD Applications due Fri., Aug. 10, 2007 by 5 p.m.

It is important that your coach's name be listed on the application so that every effort can be made to have coaches free for each of their student's tests.

Please be at the rink one hour before the scheduled test time. There is always the possibility of a last minute scratch, and the session will not be postponed if you are not there. You may risk forfeiting your test. We will not run the session more then one hour early.

If you wish to contact the test chairman, send e-mail to UDTestChair2@aol.com.


Recent Test Results

Congratulations to the UDFSC members who passed the following tests held at UD.

January 29, 2007

Pre-Preliminary Moves - Devin Vega, Elizabeth FasyAnne Martin, Rebecca Winer, Emma Lam
Preliminary Moves - Melissa Mizell, Ashley Anderson, Rachel Winer, Brittany Webb
Preliminary Free - Caitlin Hickerson
Preliminary Pair - Julia Rodenas
Pre-Juvenile Moves - William Dean, Victoria Vanmeter
Juvenile Moves - Emily Boas
Intermediate Pair - Meredith Pipkin
Junior Free - Alicia Earley
Novice Free - Julia Rodenas
Swing Dance - William Dean
Cha-Cha - William Dean, Rachel Pennington
European Waltz - Catherine Glisson
Blues - Zoe Read
Viennese Waltz - Claire Schretlen

February 26, 2007

Pre-Preliminary Moves - Alexis Farah, Evelyn Bedzyk
Pre-Preliminary Free - Madeline Kreck, Hayley Wilson, Isabel Sneider
Preliminary Moves - Madeline Kreck, Jaime Weber, Isabel Bueno-Presnail, Lindsey Lyons
Pre-Juvenile Moves - Alison Panchisin, Christa Guzewski
Pre-Juvenile Free - Katelyn Yannie
Juvenile Moves - Catherine Glisson
Juvenile Pair - Julia Rodenas
Intermediate Moves - Alexa Alpern, Emmanuel Savary
Novice Moves - Heather Hulon
Novice Free - Holly Alexander
Novice Pair - Elaine Cheung
Junior Moves - Holly Alexander
Junior Free - Rebecca Stern
Senior Moves - Genevieve Deutch
Swing Dance - Rachel Pennington
Rhythm Blues - Elizabeth Fasy
Cha-Cha - Evi Lowman, Elizabeth Fasy
Preliminary Dance - Elizabeth Fasy
Tango - Andrew Nagode
European Waltz - European Waltz
Foxtrot - Lauren Stevenson
American Waltz - Heather Hulon
Rocker Foxtrot - Cassandra Jeandell
Viennese Waltz - Genevieve Deutch
Quickstep - Claire Schretien

Congratulations to the following members who passed tests at other rinks:

1/12/07, Meghan Rasdall, Adult Silver Free, 1/18/07, Katrina Wright, American Waltz and Tango 1/21/07, Jera Stone, Rhythm Blues


Judges' School

If you are interested in attending judges' school, the UDFSC may be able to offer some financial assistance. Write to us at ud-fsc@udel.edu or call (302) 831-4686. Information on judging is available at the USFSA web site at www.usfsa.org.


Club Telephone Service

Please note that volunteers man the UDFSC club telephone answering service. We will make every attempt to retrieve your telephone calls promptly and forward your questions to the appropriate board member or training center staff. Thank you for your patience in this matter. Please send e-mail to ud-fsc@udel.edu whenever possible.


Recent National and International Results

Congratulations!!!

2006 Junior Grand Prix*October 12-15, 2006*Taipei City, Taipei

Pairs Final
Kaela Pflumm and Chris Pottenger - 5th place

2006 US Figure Skating Campbell's Cup*October 15, 2006*Cincinnati, Ohio

Ladies Free
Kimmie Meissner - 2nd place

2007 South Atlantics Regionals*October 16-21, 2006*Aston, Pennsylvania

Senior Ladies
Christine Zukowski - 2nd place
Megan Williams-Stewart - 3rd place
Senior Mens
Shaun Rogers - 2nd place
Traighe Rouse - 3rd place
Craig Ratterree - 4th place
Junior Ladies
Hillary Ho - 3rd place
Junior Mens
Adam Rippon - 1st place
Nathan Bartholomay - 2nd place
Novice Pairs
Minna Lee and Taylor Toth - 2nd place
Rachel DeRita and Brandon Accardi - 3rd place
Novice Dance
Sara Bailey and Kyle Herring - 1st place
Isabella Cannuscio and Ian Lorello - 2nd place
Genevieve Deutch and Alexander Lorello - 3rd place
Intermediate Ladies
Holly Alexander - 1st place
Intermediate Mens
Andrew Nagode - 2nd place
Intermediate Pairs
Michelle Collins and Ethan Trittenbach - 2nd place
Juvenile Boys
Emmanuel Savery - 2nd place
Juvenile Pairs
Meredith Pipkin and Ryan Troxell - 2nd place
Juvenile Dance
Meara Lorello and Grant Lorello - 4th place

2006 Junior Grand Prix*October 19 - 22, 2006*Liberec, Czech Republic

Ladies Final
Melissa Bulanhagui - 4th place
Pairs Final
Bridget Namiotka and John Coughlin - 3rd place

2006 Trophee Eric Bompard*November 16-19, 2006*Paris, France

Ladies Final
Kimmie Meissner - 3rd place
Christine Zukowski - 7th place

2007 Eastern Sectional Championships*November 16-18, 2006* Marietta, Georgia

Senior Ladies
Megan Williams-Stewart - 4th place
Senior Mens
Craig Ratterree - 3rd place
Shaun Rogers - 4th place
Junior Mens
Adam Rippon - 1st place
Junior Pairs
Meg Byrne and Nathan Bartholomay - 1st place
Junior Dance
Lindsay Cohen and Evan Roberts - 3rd place
Novice Pairs
Minna Lee and Taylor Toth - 1st place
Novice Dance
Sara Bailey & Kyle Herring - 1st place
Isabella Cannuscio & Ian Lorello - 2nd place
Anastasia Cannuscio & Dean Copely - 3rd place
Genevieve Deutch & Alexander Lorello - 4th place

2007 Junior National Championships*November 28 – December 2, 2006*Cleveland, Ohio

Intermediate Mens
Andrew Nagode - 7th place
Juvenile Boys
Emmanuel Savery - 6th place
Juvenile Pairs
Meredith Pipkin and Ryan Troxell - 11th place

2006 NHK Trophy*November 30 – December 3, 2006*Nagano, Japan

Ladies Final
Christine Zukowski - 5th place

2006 Junior Grand Prix Final*December 7-9, 2006*Sofia, Bulgaria

Ladies Final
Melissa Bulanhagui - 4th place
Pairs Final
Kaela Pflumm and Chris Pottenger - 5th place
Bridget Namiotka and John Coughlin - 6th place

2007 US Figure Skating Championships*January 21 – 28, 2007*Spokane, Washington

Senior Ladies
Kimmie Meissner - 1st place
Christine Zukowski - 10th place
Melissa Bulanhagui - 12th place
Megan Williams-Stewart - 13th place
Senior Mens
Shaun Rogers - 8th place
Craig Ratterree - 16th place
Senior Pairs
Bridget Namiotka and John Coughlin - 9th place
Senior Dance
Kate Slattery and C.G. Lee - 11th place
Junior Mens
Adam Rippon - 6th place
Junior Pairs
Kaela Pflumm and Chris Pottenger - 4th place
Meg Byrne and Nathan Bartholomay - 6th place
Junior Dance
Lindsay Cohen and Evan Roberts - 11th place
Novice Pairs
Minna Lee and Taylor Toth - 7th place
Novice Dance
Sara Bailey and Kyle Herring - 2nd place
Anastasia Cannuscio and Dean Copley - 3rd place
Isabella Cannuscio and Ian Lorello - 4th place
Genevieve Deutch and Alexander Lorello - 8th place

2007 Eastern Synchronized Team Skating Sectional Championships*January 25-27, 2007*Warwick, Rhode Island

Team Delaware Results
Junior - 3rd place
Collegiate - 1st place
Open Adult - 7th place
Adult - 2nd place
Masters - 3rd place
Preliminary - 10th place

2007 ISU Four Continents Championships*February 7-10, 2007*Colorado Springs, Colorado

Ladies Free
Kimmie Meissner - 1st place


Newsletter Comments

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