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University of Delaware Figure Skating Club January 2004 Newsletter |
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University of Delaware Figure Skating Club January 2004 Newsletter |
I have just returned from Nationals where I was once again amazed at the performance of the University of Delaware Figure Skating Club athletes. Our skaters were extraordinary! Congratulations to our National Champions, our medallists and all who competed.
As I watched each event, I was impressed with the support system available to our skaters: coaches, choreographers, trainers and, most of all, parents and family. Although I have not met many of you, I was often able to identify family members of someone who had just skated by looking for the folks in the audience who wore the quietly proud smiles. Thanks to all of you who provide the environment that enables our athletes to achieve their goals.
While the qualifying competitive season is over for some of you, others will continue on to World and international competition. The Club continues to wish you well in your remaining competitions. For our members whose competition season is just starting via the spring non-qualifying competitions, all of our best wishes for a fun season!
Did you know that you can earn free ice privileges for Club Ice (5-6:30 p.m. on Sundays)? For each 45-minute Club Ice session that you monitor, you earn a corresponding free Club ice session for you or for your family member who skates. We currently have a regular monitor for Club Ice, but we are in need of backup monitors to fill in for our monitor when she cannot be there. If you are interested in becoming a monitor for Club Ice, please contact the Club Office at (302) 831-4686.
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.
Please Note: If your address changes, 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.
Lee Brogley-Membership
Club Ice is now available at The Pond on Monday evenings from 5:40-6:20PM.
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 must be in the lockbox by 5:00 p.m. on the application due dates below.
| DAY | DATE | LOCATION | DEADLINE / COMMENTS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monday | Feb. 16, 2004 | UD | Applications due Mon., Feb. 2, 2004 by 5 p.m. |
| Friday | April 9, 2004 | UD | Applications due Fri., March 26, 2004 by 5 p.m. |
| Friday | May 14, 2004 | UD | Applications due Fri., April 30, 2004 by 5 p.m. |
| Friday | June 25, 2004 | UD | Applications due Fri., June 11, 2004 by 5 p.m. |
| Friday | July 23, 2004 | UD | Applications due Fri., July 9, 2004 by 5 p.m. |
| Friday | Aug. 27, 2004 | UD | Applications due Fri., Aug. 13, 2004 by 5 p.m. |
IMPORTANT NOTICE: Test Applications
As the new skating season begins, we will be implementing a few changes regarding testing. Beginning with the October test session, we will be giving out the USFSA patches to skaters who pass tests. This will cause a slight increase in the test fees, which will be reflected in the new test applications.
The deadline for tests will be changed to two weeks prior to the actual test date, and there will no refunds. If there are extenuating circumstances, the test will be forwarded to the next session. Please be aware that not passing a contingency test, (whether it be at the same session or at another club), will not be considered an extenuating circumstance.
Late applications may be submitted with the appropriate fees plus a $25.00 non refundable late fee. They may be accepted if time becomes available due to a last minute scratch, however there is no guarantee. If the test cannot be accepted it will be forwarded to the next session.
Regarding the actual test session please be aware that scheduling these sessions is very time consuming and many factors have to be taken into account.
If you wish to contact the test chairman, send e-mail to UDTestChair@aol.com.
Congratulations to the following UDFSC members who passed the following tests held recently at UD.
Jerry Santoferrara, Testing Committee Chair
| October 2003 Riley Quinn-Pre-Juv Moves Brittney Young-Interm. Moves Julie Pietraszko-Novice Moves Megan Black-Pre-Pre Free Richter Cheung-Prelim Free Karalee Jones-Pre-Juve Free Meghann Barber-Juv. Free Mallory Marschall-Swin Dance Geoffrey Varraux-Willow Waltz Paige Lawver-Ten Fox Teresa Summa-Ten Fox Meredith Pipkin-14 Step Geoffrey Varraux-14 Step Julie Pietraszko-Foxtrot Erika Nizborski-American Waltz Rebecca Stern-Tango Katrina Magaard-Starlight Waltz Ashley Williams-Austrian Waltz Erika Nizborski-Juv. Free Dance |
November 2003 Caitlin Hickerson-Prelim Moves Michaela Lloyd-Prelim Moves Lauren Kramer-Pre-Juv. Moves Elizabeth Rossi-Pre-Pre Free Megan Gelburd-Canasta Tango Michaela Lloyd-Canasta Tango Michaela Lloyd-Rhythm Blues Lauren Kramer-Rhythm Blues Caitlin Hickerson-Cha Cha Anita Muir-Fiesta Tango Marie Nonnemacher-Fiesta Tango Mallory Marschall-Hickory Hoedown Elizabeth Tringali-Hickory Hoedown Andrea Stein-14 Step Teresa Summa-14 Step Kelly Pun-European Waltz |
Parents may want to screen skater fan mail to be sure there is no inappropriate content. Fan mail sent to the USFSA will be forwarded to the skater with a warning letter attached.
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.
Interested in UDFSC synchronized skating teams? Synchronized skating is a choreographed routine skated in unison by 12-24 team members. Teams are assembled by skill level and USFSA age restrictions. Come out and see what it is about! Contact the UDFSC on (302) 831-4686 or at ud-fsc@udel.edu.
Please note that the UDFSC club telephone answering service is manned by volunteers. 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.
Congratulations to the following UDFSC competitors. If you competed in an international event that is not listed, please let us know by calling (302) 831-4686 or writing to us at ud-fsc@udel.edu.
JGP-SOFIA, BULGARIA - SEPT. 11-14, 2003
JGP-OSTRAVA, CZECH REPUBLIC - OCT. 2-5, 2003
JGP-BLED, SLOVENIA - OCT. 9-12, 2003
SOUTH ATLANTIC REGIONALS-Laurel, MD - OCT. 13-18, 2003
KARL SCHAFER MEMORIAL-VIENNA - OCT. 15-19, 2003
GRAND PRIX-SKATE AMERICA-READING, PA - OCT. 22-26, 2003
JGP-ZAGRED, CROATIA - OCTOBER 23-25, 2003
EASTERN SECTIONALS-LAKE PLACID, NY - NOVEMBER 11-15, 2003
GOLDEN SPIN - ZAGREB, CROATIA - NOV. 13-16, 2003
GRAND PRIX-TROPHEE LALIQUE-PARIS, FRANCE - NOV. 13-16, 2003
GRAND PRIX-CUP OF RUSSIA-MOSCOW, RUSSIA - NOV. 19-23, 2003
US JUNIOR CHAMPIONSHIPS-SCOTTSDALE, AZ - DEC. 3-6, 2003
JGP FINALS-MALMO, SWEDEN - DEC. 12-14, 2003
US FIGURE SKATING CHAMPIONSHIPS-ATLANTA, GA - JAN 3-11, 2004
Feel free to send comments regarding this newsletter to ud-fsc@udel.edu or leave a message at (302) 831-4686.