Phone: (302) 831-4686
FAX: (302) 831-2812
E-mail address:
ud-fsc@udel.edu
UDFSC Board Election Results
Thanks to those of you who returned ballots for the open UDFSC Board positions
in May. Congratulations to the following individuals who were
elected to serve until May, 1999.
In addition, the following Officers and Committee Chair positions were filled within the Board:
A special "thank you" from the Club to Donna Graham and Desi Moxley, whose Board terms have expired.
Board Meetings
All meetings are held once a month, usually on the third Sunday at 7:00
p.m. in the VIP Lounge of the Blue Arena. UDFSC members are welcomed. The
next meeting is tentatively scheduled for July 29, 1996.
Membership/Dues
Club membership applications/renewals will be sent out the end of July or
early August. It is STRONGLY RECOMMENDED that you complete and return
them as quickly as possible, but no later than September 6, 1996.
| TEST SESSION DATES | APPLICATIONS DUE |
|---|---|
| Thursday, August 1, 1996* | Deadline: July 16, 1996, 5 pm |
| Friday, August 23, 1996 | CANCELLED |
| Tuesday, September 10, 1996 | Deadline: August 23rd, 5 pm |
*Note: No retests from the July 16, 1996, test session will be permitted.
LAST DATE FOR QUALIFYING FOR SOUTH ATLANTICS AND NATIONALS IS SEPTEMBER 15, 1996.
New UDFSC Testing Forms
Please be aware that a new test application form is forthcoming reflecting
changes made at the annual meeting in May of the USFSA Governing Council.
Club Ice
Club Ice is available on the following Sundays in the Blue Arena for all Club
members:
| July 21 and 28 | 5:00-5:45 pm - Dance preferred |
| August 4, 11, 25 (No Club ice on August 18) | 5:45-6:30 pm. - Freestyle preferred |
Miscellaneous
Due to the PEP Seminar (Professional Education Program for Figure Skating
Coaches) being held at the University of Delaware skating arenas from August
17 - 20, 1996, there will be a revised ice schedule posted in the arenas
closer to those dates.
Belated "congratulations" to the University of Delaware Precision Teams for their showing at Nationals:
| Division | Team Name | Place |
|---|---|---|
| Senior Team | Precisionaires | 8th Place |
| Junior Team | Skating Edge | 8th Place |
| Adult Open Team | Delaware Diamonds | 3rd Place |
| Adult Masters Team | Delaware Diamonds | 4th Place |
| Intermediate Team | Blade Runners | 6th Place |
Belated "congratulations" to a well deserved showing by our skaters:
| Division | Skater | Place |
|---|---|---|
| Intermediate Ladies Figures | Casey Rhodes | 2nd Place |
| Juvenile Boys | Brian Lau | 2nd Place |
| Juvenile Girls | Sara Wheat | 3rd Place |
Belated "congratulations" extended to the following adult skaters who participated:
| Division | Skater |
|---|---|
| Bronze Men III | Harry L. Shipman |
| Bronze Ladies II | Nancy Marron-Asti |
| Bronze Ladies II | Kathleen Watts |
| Silver Men II | John K. Hoover |
Competitions - 1997 Qualifying
| November 4-9, 1996 | REGIONAL - South Atlantics Pittsburgh FSC Pittsburgh, PA |
| December 4-9, 1996 | SECTIONALS - Eastern Cantiague FSC, Hicksvffle, NY |
| Nov. 24 - Dec. 1, 1996 | WORLD JUNIOR CHAMPIONSHIPS |
| February 8- 16, 1997 | U.S. NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP Nashville FSC, Nashville, TN |
| January 31 - February 2 | SECTIONALS - Eastern Precision Buffalo SC, Buffalo, NY |
| March 5-8, 1997 | NATIONAL PRECISION CHAMPIONSHIPS Salt City Figure Skaters, Syracuse, NY |
Reminder: Qualifying competition applications must be signed by a Club Officer. Applications should be left in the mailbox labeled "Place Here to be Signed by Officer" located in the Blue Arena (Office hallway). The signed applications will be placed in the box labeled "Signed".
Competitions - 1997 Non-Qualifying
Information on these competitions can sometimes be found posted on the
Bulletin Boards in the Blue Arena or in the Office hallway or through your
Coach.
Reminder: When you joined the Club you should have received a Club Membership Letter which can be photo-copied and sent in with your NON- QUALIFYING entry forms in lieu of obtaining a fresh Club Officer's signature. If you do not have this letter, please contact the Membership Secretary, Barbara Heilman.
Changes in USFSA Rules
Major rule changes have been made in the past several months at the USFSA
Governing Council meeting and ISU affecting Freestyle programs for Junior and
Senior men and ladies singles, along with age changes for Freestyle and Pairs.
For more information regarding these changes for the 1997 Competitive Season
call the USFSA office at (719) 635-5200.
Additionally, USFSA put through changes in Dance to offer a solo dance track and new Junior and Senior International dances. Effective for the 1998 Competitive Season, Moves in the Field will also be required for Ice Dance. Skaters will be "grandfathered" through their current level.