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University of Delaware Figure Skating Club July 2005 Newsletter |
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University of Delaware Figure Skating Club July 2005 Newsletter |
Six delegates from the University of Delaware Figure Skating Club attended the USFSA Governing Council meeting on May 6-7. During this annual meeting, representatives from figure skating clubs nationwide gather to vote on rule changes and changes to the Association's bylaws. USFSA Officers and committee chairs review the activities of the Association and their respective requests for action.
At this year's meeting, the Governing Council delegates approved a major restructuring of the Board of Directors of the USFSA aimed at reducing the size of that body. Group coordinators who have oversight for various committees will be members of the Board of Directors and will act as the voice of the committees.
The Governing Council delegates also approved that the US adopt the ISU Judging system. Extensive training efforts are taking place this summer, and the new judging system will be used at National and Sectional competition for the 2005-06 competitive season. A listing of training sessions for the ISU judging system is available on the USFSA web site at www.usfsa.org. Skaters and coaches are welcome to attend these training sessions.
A detailed account of all of the decisions reached by the 2005 USFSA Governing Council delegation is available on the USFSA web site.
Many thanks to the University of Delaware Figure Skating Club delegation: Monica Dabney, Bill Fitzpatrick, Betty Garvin, Alice Rakowski, Jerry Santoferrara and Sandy Shacklady-White. Our delegates travel on their own time and fund some of their own expenses to represent the Club. In addition, delegates spend significant time becoming familiar with the issues to be discussed at the meeting and determining the position that best helps the members of our Club. We are fortunate to have a group of folks who treat this responsibility with a high degree of professionalism.
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: $11/session or 10- session card for $100
Nonmembers: $12/session
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 ud-fsc@udel.edu or call (302) 831-4686. There will be no club ice on March 27, June 26, and July 3.
Please Note: 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.
Club Ice is available at The Pond on Monday evenings from 5:30 - 6:30 pm. The cost to Members is $8.
***PLEASE NOTE THAT DATES OF TEST SESSIONS IN THE SUMMER HAVE CHANGED***
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.
Please 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. New test applications reflecting these changes will be available soon. Some old applications may be around that have the old policies written on them.
| DAY | DATE | LOCATION | DEADLINE / COMMENTS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Friday | July 1, 2005 | UD | Applications due Fri., June 17, 2005 by 5 p.m. |
| Friday | July 29, 2005 | UD | Applications due Fri., July 15, 2005 by 5 p.m. |
| Friday | Aug. 26, 2005 | UD | Applications due Fri., Aug. 12, 2005 by 5 p.m. |
If you wish to contact the test chairman, send e-mail to UDTestChair@aol.com.
Congratulations to the UDFSC members who passed the following tests held recently at UD. Jerry Santoferrara, Testing Committee Chair
25 Mar 05
Pre-Preliminary Moves - Shelby Thornton, Laura Molitoris, Emily Evans, Alise Zvigule, Meghan Groom, Bianca Rivera25 Apr 05
Pre-Preliminary Moves - Anna Keenan, Emily Boas
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! For information contact: Megan O'Donnell at (302) 453-8221.
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.
Congratulations to the following UDFSC competitors. If you competed in an international or national event that is not listed, please let us know by calling (302) 831-4686 or writing to us at ud-fsc@udel.edu.
2005 U.S. Synchronized Team Skating Championships
2005 U.S. Intercollegiate Figure Skating Team Championships
April 9 - 10, 2005 * Oxford, Ohio
2005 U.S. Adult Figure Skating Championships
April 13 - 17, 2005 * Overland Park, Kansas
Feel free to send comments regarding this newsletter to ud-fsc@udel.edu or leave a message at (302) 831-4686.