UDFSC University of Delaware Figure Skating Club
November 1999 Newsletter


* The Pond merges with the UDFSC * Performing in Shows * Revised Test Application * UDFSC Judges Appointment * Upcoming Test Sessions * Judges' School * Club Ice * Used Skating Clothing Sale * Recent International Results * Recent Regional Results * Newsletter Comments *


The Pond merges with the UDFSC

We are pleased to announce that the membership of the First State Figure Skating Club, located at the Pond in Newark, Delaware, has elected to merge their organization with the University of Delaware Figure Skating Club. The First State Figure Skating Club is now known as the UDFSC at the Pond; skaters at the Pond will be identified as representing the University of Delaware Figure Skating Club. A separate Board of Directors will be maintained for the UDFSC at the Pond: officers are Monica Dabney, President; Lydia Hazeltine, Secretary; and Lanetta Clendaniel, Treasurer.

We are very excited to be partnering with the skaters at the Pond and expect that we will be able to provide greater opportunities for Club ice, testing and other Club activities. Please welcome our newest members!


Performing in Shows

If you are invited to appear in holiday shows, be sure the event is sanctioned by the USFSA or you may lose your competitive eligibility. Call Alice Rakowski, UDFSC Sanctions Officer, on (302) 831-4686 if you have any questions on sanctioned events.


Revised Test Application

The UDFSC test application has been updated. Please be sure the forms you are using for testing are dated 6/99. Coaches should be aware of the test requirements that may have changed.


UDFSC Judges Appointment

The UDFSC is proud to announce that club and board member Sandy Shacklady-White has received her bronze dance, single, and pairs appointment.


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 quickly fill. Applications are due by 5:00 p.m. on the dates below.

DayDate Deadline
Fri. Nov. 26, 1999 session full
Mon. Jan. 17, 2000 App. due 01/07/00
Fri. Apr. 28, 2000 App. due 04/14/00
Fri. June 30, 2000 App. due 06/23/00
Thr. July 27, 2000 App. due 07/14/00
Tue. Aug. 29. 2000 App. due 08/18/00


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 leave a note in the club lockbox in the Rust Ice Arena.

Information on judging is available at the USFSA web site at www.usfsa.org.


Club Ice

The club hosts two sessions on Sundays, except holiday weekends, in the Rust Ice Arena as follows:

5:00 - 5:45 p.m. - dance preferred session
5:45 - 6:30 p.m. - freestyle preferred session

The cost to UDFSC members is $9.00 per session or you may purchase a ticket for $70.00, which makes the cost $7.00 per session.

In November, club ice is also available at the Pond on Tuesdays from 4:45-5:45 p.m. In December, club ice will be available at the Pond on Thursdays from 7:30-8:30 p.m. for freestyle/dance at a cost of $9.00.


Used Skating Clothing Sale

The next used skating clothing sale is Saturday, December 4, from 9:00 to 11:30 a.m. in the Rust Arena. If you are looking for skating clothing, come see us. If you would like to sell used skating clothing, call Robin McMillan at 302-368-9310. Since there are University of Delaware charges for hosting this sale, we retain 50% of the sale of your item.


Recent International Results

Congratulations to the following competitors who represented the UDFSC at the competitions below. If you competed in an international event that is not listed below, please let us know by calling (302) 831-4686 or writing to us at ud-fsc@udel.edu.

1999 National Collegiate Figure Skating Championships, Colorado Springs, Colorado, Aug. 12-14, 1999

SENIOR LADIES
Melissa Parker, 1st place
Ursula Wolfer, 8th place
JUNIOR LADIES
Megan McAndrew,1st place

1999 Nebelhorn Trophy, Oberstdorf, Germany, Sept. 1-5, 1999

PAIRS
Tiffany Scott and Philip Dulebohn, 4th place

North American Challenge Skate, Toronto, Canada, Aug. 19-21, 1999

NOVICE LADIES
Deborah Blinder, 5th place
NOVICE PAIRS
Anna Campos and Ronnie Biancosino, 6th place
NOVICE DANCE
Jessica Seitchik and Ian Ross-Frye, 4th place
JUNIOR DANCE
Lydia Manon and Chris Obzansky, 4th place

Czech Skate 1999, Junior Grand Prix, Ostrava, Czech Republic, Oct. 6-10, 1999

JUNIOR MEN
Scott Smith, 6th place
Johnny Weir, 7th place
JUNIOR ICE DANCE
Christie Moxley and Tom Gaasbeck, 9th place

ISU Junior Grand Prix 1999, Hague, Netherlands, Oct. 14- 17, 1999

JUNIOR LADIES
Sara Wheat, 2nd place

Junior Grand Prix, Bled, Slovenia, Oct. 21-24, 1999

DANCE
Christie Moxley and Tom Gaasbeck, 8th place
Lydia Manon and Chris Obzansky, 9th place

National Car Rental Skate America, Colorado Springs, Colorado, Oct. 28-31, 1999

PAIRS
Tiffany Scott and Philip Dulebohn, 6th place

Junior Grand Prix, Stockholm, Sweden, Nov. 3-7, 1999

JUNIOR PAIRS
Abigail Gleeson & Jonathan Hunt, 2nd place


Recent Regional Results

Congratulations to the following UDFSC competitors who placed first through fourth places. If you competed in an event that is not listed below, please let us know by calling (302) 831-4686 or writing to us at ud-fsc@udel.edu.

2000 South Atlantic Regional, Atlanta, Georgia, Oct. 18-23, 1999

SENIOR MEN
Jeff Merica, 2nd place
JUNIOR LADIES
Dirke O'Brien Baker, 2nd place
INTERMEDIATE MEN
Gabriel Nash, 4th place
NOVICE MEN
Shaun Rogers, 1st place
Traighe Rouse, 2nd place
NOVICE LADIES
Kim-Marie Verdi, 3rd place
JUVENILE GIRLS
Anna Peng, 2nd place
Kimberly Meissner, 4th place
INTERMEDIATE DANCE
Kate Slattery and Brian Tomczuk, 3rd place
NOVICE PAIRS
Keri Lynn Blakinger and Mark Ladwig, 1st place

2000 North Atlantic Regional, Pennsauken, New Jersey, Nov. 1-6, 1999

JUNIOR LADIES
Kelly Everett, 4th place
INTERMEDIATE DANCE
Caitlin & Matthew Dail, 1st place
Keri Saxton & Torsten Joerger, 2nd place


Newsletter Comments

Feel free to send comments regarding this newsletter or ideas for future articles to ud-fsc@udel.edu or leave a message at (302) 831-4686.


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