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University of Delaware Figure
Skating Club April 2001 Newsletter |
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University of Delaware Figure
Skating Club April 2001 Newsletter |
What a year!
Congratulations to UDFSC competitors, all of who had a great
showing in the 2000-01 skating season. I was privileged to be part
of the audience in Boston at the U.S. Nationals where it seemed
like I heard, at almost every event, "and representing the
University of Delaware Figure Skating Club ..." What a thrill! At
Junior Worlds, there were skaters from the UDFSC competing in every
event. And, of course, our kudos to our World competitors Tiffany
Scott and Philip Dulebohn who represented us well. We
sent 4 teams to the National Synchronized Skating Championships.
And, our Club also has scholastic stars with two members being
selected for the USFSA Scholastic Honors team. The Club commends
you for your achievements - we couldn't be prouder!
Alice Rakowski, UDFSC President
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 must be in
the lockbox by 5:00 p.m. on the application due dates below.
| Test Date | Application Due Date |
| Fri., April 13, 2001 | Application due 03/30/01 |
| Sun., May 20, 2001 | Application due 05/04/01 |
| Fri., June 29, 2001 | Application due 06/15/01 |
| Fri., July 27, 2001 | Application due 07/13/01 |
| Fri., Aug. 24, 2001 | Application due 08/10/01 |
Nervous about testing?
Test sessions are open and there is no admission charge to observe
them. If you will be testing soon and have not done so before, feel
free to come and observe a test session. This may help to relieve
some anxiety about how the test session runs. We want you to do
your best on test day.
Dorothy Hamill to headline
Ludington tribute show at UD April 22
Skating superstar Dorothy Hamill, 1976 Olympic Gold Medalist, will
headline the Ron Ludington Fund Ice Skating Show scheduled at 5
p.m., Sunday, April 22, at the University of Delaware.
Tickets for the event, to be held in the Fred Rust Ice Arena, Route 896, Newark, are $15 for the general public and $12 for senior citizens and youth ages 12 and under.
Tickets are on sale now at University of Delaware box offices at the Bob Carpenter Center, Routes 4 and 896, and the Trabant University Center, Main Street and South College Avenue, both in Newark, and through Ticketmaster.
More information can be found on the web at www.udel.edu/PR/NewsReleases.
Beth Thomas, UD Public Relations
Ice Arena Facility News
The University of Delaware Ice Arenas will not be closing this
summer for any maintenance-related issues. The ice surface in the
Fred Rust Ice Arena was installed in June 2000 and the ice surface
in the gold ice arena was installed in August 2000.
This winter new radiant heaters were installed over the bleacher seating areas in the Fred Rust Ice Arena. These heaters are designed to keep the temperature over the seating area comfortable for our patrons.
Finally, both Zambonis in the Fred Rust Ice Arena and the Gold Ice Arena now use natural gas, which is cleaner burning fuel than the old gas powered Zambonis the University owned. The indoor area quality has improved since we have been operating with the new Zambonis. We continue to monitor the indoor air quality of the areas on a monthly basis.
Jim Kaden, Ice Arenas Manager, www.udel.edu/icearena
Collegiate Skating
Spectacular
The Collegiate Skating Spectacular will be held on April 29th from
5:00-7:00 p.m. at the Fred Rust Ice Arena and will showcase some of
the University's most dedicated collegiate skating athletes. This
show promises to have an assortment of fun and exciting individual
exhibitions as well as a few group performances, including a
finale. Come support the University of Delaware's Collegiate Figure
Skating Club fresh off their second-place finish at the 2001
Collegiate Team Nationals. For more information, call Cindy Hsieh
on (302) 837-8909. Tickets are $5 for adults and $3 for
students.
Cindy Hsieh, PR for the UDCFSC
Synchronized Team Skating Try-outs
Interested in trying out for the
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 write to us at
ud-fsc@udel.edu
.
Welcome New Members
Please welcome our newest UDFSC members:
| Holly Alexander | Hope Alexander | Maria Baiocco |
| Molly Bennett | Kerry Brand | Sarah Brown |
| Lauren Fehr | Megan Feliceangeli | Lisa Fontana |
| Colleen Gendron | Katherine Hadford | Heather Hartough |
| Taryn Hartzell | Sarah Kennard | Kayla Lane |
| Eve Lowicki | Eric Pickert | Sarah Bennett Richmond |
| Kate Snedeker | Alison Straub | Rachel Sun |
| Nicole Tarantino | Zima Rose |
Judges' School
There will be a judge's school on June 23-24, 2001, hosted by
Wissahickon Skating Club for eleven levels of dance test judging.
For more information, e-mail
ajadler@attglobal.net or call (610) 664-5866.
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.
UDFSC Board
Elections
Look for your ballot at the beginning of May and please cast your
vote to fill the 4 open positions on the UDFSC Board of Directors.
Terms are for three years for those who are elected.
2001 Summer School
Join us for Summer School from June 4 - August 24, 2001. The
University of Delaware Ice Skating Science Development Center is a
year-round training facility designed to meet the needs of first
time competitors and Olympic champions alike.
Coaching is available from the most recognized National and International coaches in the sport of figure skating. The University faculty works closely with world and Olympic coaches to advance the body of knowledge in figure skating through cooperative efforts. They provide students with the most up-to-date training program available.
Send in your application as soon as possible! Ice Arena, Training Center, and Summer Camp information is available on the web at www.udel.edu/icearena or by writing ud-skating@udel.edu.
Board Elections at the
Pond
The following members were recently elected to serve on the Board
of Directors of the UDFSC at The Pond:
| Lanette Clendaniel | Monica Dabney | Sunday Haffen |
| Lydia Hazeltine | Charlie Quesenberry |
Summer is Coming -- Keep Your
Address Up-To-Date
Please keep the club advised of your address and phone number
changes. It is important that we be able to reach you regarding
USFSA issues, your membership and general communications. If you
have address or phone changes, please call (302) 831-4686 and leave
a message with the change.
Used Skating Clothing Sale
A used skating clothing sale will be held at the Pond on Saturday,
April 28th, from 8:30 - 11:00 a.m. Questions may be addressed to
Monica Dabney at (302) 234-2486.
| April 5-8, 2001 | World Synchro Championships |
| April 13, 2001 | UDFSC test session |
| April 22, 2001 | Ludington Tribute show at UD |
| April 25-29, 2001 | Adult Championships |
| April 28, 2001 | Used Clothing Sale at the Pond |
| April 29, 2001 | Collegiate Skating Spectacular |
| May 10-12, 2001 | 2001 Governing Council |
| May 20, 2001 | UDFSC test session |
| June 4, 2001 | Summer Training begins |
| June 23-24, 2001 | Judges School |
| June 29, 2001 | UDFSC test session |
| July 27, 2001 | UDFSC test sessionn |
| Aug. 24, 2001 | UDFSC test session |
| Jan, 6-13, 2002 | U.S. Championships in LA |
Recent Test Results
Congratulations to the following UDFSC members who passed the
following tests held recently at UD.
Molly Bennett - Pre-Prelim. Moves and Freestyle
Kristin Dross - Rocker Foxtrot
Torsten Joerger - Intermediate Freestyle
Karen Matthes - Dutch Waltz, Canasta Tango, Rhythm Blues
Terri Mauro - 14 Step
Katewatson Prins - Juvenile Freestyle
Robyn Ross - Pre-Preliminary Moves
Kate Snedaker - Pre-Prelim. and Prelim. Moves
Zachary Varraux - 14 Step
Kathy Watts - Hickory Hoedown
Club Ice
Join us 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 reduces the cost to $7.00 per session.
Club ice is also available at the Pond on Saturdays from 9:40-10:40 a.m. at a cost of $9.00.
Flexibility tips for figure
skaters
Flexibility is defined as the body's ability to move through a
normal range of motion. Regular flexibility training has been
shown to reduce injuries if done properly. Potential for injury
can be decreased if flexibility training is learned and
incorporated into a figure skater's everyday routine.
Inflexibility is a concern in figure skating because strenuous training and weight training can cause muscle tightness. Muscle groups that are commonly inflexible in figure skaters include the hamstrings, quadriceps, hip flexors, adductors, and lower back. These areas of the body need to be stretched more frequently.
Taking the time to stretch correctly can increase flexibility. It is important that a 5 to 7 minute warm-up is done prior to any stretching session. A good warm-up would be riding a bicycle, jogging or jumping rope. Risk of injury will be decreased and performance will be enhanced if flexibility is improved.
It is important to stretch correctly to increase flexibility. The correct method is a relaxed, sustained stretch. It should not include bouncing or jerking movements. Also, stretching should not cause pain. Painful stretching can cause injury to the athlete.
A figure skater should never over stretch in the beginning of a workout. Muscles have receptors that automatically contract when it has been stretched too far, too fast. This protects the muscle from injury. You need to hold each stretch for 20-30 seconds then relax. The muscle should then be stretched a little further and held for the same amount of time. The figure skater should ease off a stretch if pain or muscle tightening occurs. Repeat each stretch 3 to 4 times.
Skaters should relax when stretching and remember to warm-up before beginning any athletic activity. Stretching after the completion of any exercise is also very important.
Jeff Schneider, Certified Athletic Trainer and UD Strength and Conditioning Coach
Recent International
Results
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.
World Junior Figure Skating Championships
Feb. 26 - March 3, 2001, Sofia, Bulgaria
2001 World Figure Skating Championships
March 19-25, 2001, Vancouver, Canada
Recent Regional and National
Results
Congratulations to the following UDFSC competitors. Medallists are
noted. If you competed in an event that is not listed, please let
us know by calling (302) 831-4686 or writing to us at
ud-fsc@udel.edu.
2001 U.S. Synchronized Team Skating Championships
March 13-18, 2001, Colorado Springs, Colorado
Princeton Intercollegiate -- Feb. 17, 2001
MIT Intercollegiate -- Feb. 24, 2001
2001 Eastern Adult Sectional
March 9-11, 2001, Wilmington, DE
Garden State Classic -- March 24, 2001
Newsletter Comments
Feel free to send comments regarding this newsletter to
ud-fsc@udel.edu
or leave a message at (302) 831-4686.