Introduction of Executive
 

                                                              President                                          Kimberly Pike

                                                              Vice President                                   Andrea Doucette

                                                              Treasurer                                          Lori Moss

                                                              Secretary/Fundraising                       Patricia Holloway

                                                              Public Relations/Registrar                  Gail Budgell

                                                              CanSkate/Ice Show Coordinator         Stephanie Burry

                                                              Test Chair/Skater Development         Michelle Saunders

 

CANSKATE PROGRAM

 

CanSkate is a learn to skate program, not a figure skating program.  It is offered to both boys and girls who want to learn to skate.  The program focuses on fun, participation and skill development as children progress through stages 1-7.  Badges are awarded as each stage is successfully completed.

 

Parents of CanSkate children must have someone at the arena that is responsible for their child while they are skating.  (i.e. if a child leaves the ice, the coach or program assistant cannot go with them, they are responsible for other children on the ice.)

 

Skaters in stages 5, 6, & 7 are eligible to compete at the Junior Provincial Competition held on March 12-13, 2011 in Corner Brook.  If you require further information please contact our CanSkate Coordinator – Stephanie Burry. 

 

In order for a skater to compete while in the CanSkate program, they need to be 10 year of age or under for girls, and 11years of age and under for boys (as of July 1st).

 

 

It is very important to have a program for your child in the fall if they wish to participate in this competition.  It takes months for a child to feel comfortable with their program and to skate in front of an audience.  Please, if your child needs a program, or you have any questions do not hesitate to contact our Can-Skate Coordinator – Stephanie Burry.

 

STARSKATE PROGRAM

 

Once the skater has completed level 7 they then can move to our StarSkate program.  This program is different from the CanSkate program in many ways.  There will only be one group of children on the ice and these children will be concentrating on dances, free skate, or skills for their level.

 

It is broken down into different stages Pre-Preliminary, Preliminary, Junior Bronze, Senior Bronze, Junior Silver, Senior Silver and Gold.

At the Pre-preliminary level the skater will be working on Preliminary skills, dance, and free skate.  They need to pass Preliminary Free Skate before they move on to the next level (Preliminary).

 

Whatever level the skater is presently in they will actually be practicing for the next level.  Example: if they are in Preliminary, the dances will be for Junior Bronze.  Their Free Skate will be Junior Bronze and Junior Bronze Skills.

 

There are times when they will have their dances done for that level but they cannot move up until all areas of that level are completed.  If they have their Preliminary dances completed they can move on to the Junior Bronze dances, but they are still competing at the Preliminary level and will not move on to Junior Bronze until all elements of the level are complete.

 

Here is a breakdown of the Preliminary:

1)      Free skate                      2) Dances              3) Skills

Elements-in isolation              Dutch Waltz          Edges/turns               

Program-to music                    Canasta                

                                               Baby Blues

 

Here is a breakdown of the Junior Bronze:

1)      Free Skate                2) Dances              3) Skills

Elements-in isolation       Swing                     Edges/turns

Program – music               Tango                     

                                         Willow

 

 

Important Notice

 

Registration has to be paid a week before skating starts. All children need to be registered with Skate Canada before they can skate.

 

NOTICE TO ALL STARSKATERS AND PARENTS

 

This is to inform all StarSkate groups and parents that dressing room #3 is designated for girls only.  There is a sign on the door stating “Girls Dressing Room Only”.  No male skaters, fathers, guardians or any male over the age of 7 is permitted in the dressing room #3 at any time.

 

Any fathers or males who may need to assist their child/children with skates; clothing etc. will be required to use dressing room #1 or #2.

 

With regards to our male StarSkaters, dressing room #4 (upstairs) this room was designated during Regional’s as a “Boys Dressing Room”.

 

Dressing Room Rules

 

-Respect your coaches; they use the room as well.

-Skaters must be responsible for their own skating bags.

-Respect other skaters.

-Keep dressing room clean and tidy.

-Remove any personal belongings when you leave the dressing room.

-No foul language or inappropriate behavior. (remember there are all ages in these dressing rooms)

 

First and foremost skating is all about fun and physical activity.  Let’s not forget why we are here!   Have fun and be safe and let’s make this our 11th season the best yet.
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