September 2014 Newsletter - Marquette Figure Skating Club

The Frozen Toes
Newsletter of the Marquette Figure Skating Club
Member of the United States Skating Association
September, 2014
FREE LEARN TO SKATE CLINIC & CARNIVAL FUNDRAISER:
Tuesday September 23rd, 6-6:50pm, free lesson and fun skate, ages 4 to adult, open to all levels - no
experience necessary, rental skates available $3.00/pair (limited size availability), registration opens
at 5:30pm.
Carnival of games, tattoo’s & nails will begin at 5:30 pm and run until 7:30 pm. PLAN ON
ATTENDING…FUN FOR EVERYONE…..BRING YOUR FRIENDS AND FAMILY!!!
U.P. of MICHIGAN BASIC SKILLS COMPETITION SERIES:
U.P. of Michigan Basic Skills competition series will take place this season with competitions offered
in Houghton 11/15/14, Escanaba 12/6/14, Iron Mountain 1/24/15 and Marquette 2/21/15.
Series Mission Statement: The purpose of these competitions is to promote a fun, introductory,
competitive experience for the beginning skater.
Skaters will have the chance to compete at different clubs and arenas and earn points for a final
standing.
A skater may participate in either Program with Music and/or Elements Events in any of the series
competitions to be eligible for accumulating points. Awards will be presented to skaters with the
highest point totals. These awards will take place at the final competition in Marquette on Saturday
February 21st, 2015.
For more information on how to participate, contact Chris Gauthier, [email protected] or Jamie
Weigold, [email protected]
NEW MSHS SKATING COACH ANNOUNCED:
MFSC is pleased to announce Jamie Weigold has been hired to coach the MSHS Figure Skating
team.
Jamie is a Marquette native and has a wealth of skating experience and knowledge. She has
experience coaching Collegiate skating here at NMU for a number of years. Her credentials include:
19 years of coaching with the MFSC. For 10 years she has held the position of directing the Ice
Show, Basic Skills Director, and Summer Skating Coordinator, along with other numerous duties. She
coaches through Senior moves, Gold Dance and Novice Freeskate. In addition to figure skating,
Jamie is involved in Superiorland Soccer, running and snowboarding. She has run numerous 5K and
10K races, completed a half marathon and a duathalon. She trains at BCubed fitness 3 days a week
with Brett Conklin. Jamie holds a concussion certification through MSYSA and is a certified soccer
referee through MSYSA. She has also coached local soccer teams. Current PSA and USFS
registered Level B member coach, having completed PSA basic accreditation.
We welcome Jamie to her new position!
NEW ONLINE REGISTRATION FOR CLUB AND BASIC SKILLS:
MFSC has implemented a new online registration for our full club members to purchase ice and
membership and also our Basic Skills skaters. You may still pay with a personal check or now use a
credit card! Payment plans are still available as last year.
With anything new, there are problems to work out, and we have been trying to stay on top of any
problems that have come up. Please contact us if you experience any problems. Full Club contact:
LaVerne MacDonald [email protected]
Basic Skills contact: Chris Gauthier [email protected] or Jamie Weigold [email protected]
In the future we will be using the online registration for testing applications and spring/summer ice.
EMAIL ADDRESS:
Please make sure you have given us your current email address. For updating please contact
Basic Skills: Chris – [email protected], Jamie – [email protected]
Club: LaVerne – [email protected]
Newsletter: Shannon -- [email protected]
NMU HOMECOMING PARADE:
The Marquette Figure Skating club is looking for volunteers to represent the club in the Northern
Michigan University homecoming parade in Marquette on Friday September 26, 2014. We will be
lining up at 4:30 pm and decorating at that time. The parade starts at 5:30pm. The parade will be
lining up behind the Superior Dome. We will be joining Whistlers Towing Service and riding and
walking along with them. We are asking the kids to wear any Marquette Figure skating shirts they
may have to the parade or even their ice show costume if possible, otherwise just come looking
presentable. Please let Melissa know if you plan on coming because if interest is low, we may decide
to not be in the parade. You can contact Melissa by text, leaving a message on her cell phone, or
emailing [email protected]. Melissa’s phone number is 362-7559.
Summer Competition Results:
Another wonderful showing by the skaters of the Marquette Figure Skating Club.....Way to Sk8 girls!
SKATE MILWAUKEE 2014 - Milwaukee, WI
Jasmine Burke3rd Preliminary Artistic
2nd Preliminary TT Free Skate
SKATE GREEN BAY 2014- Green Bay, WI
Dorothy Petersen- 2nd High Beginner Compulsory Moves
1st High Beginner jumps
3rd High Beginner Free Skate
Jayne Petersen3rd Pre Preliminary Comp Moves
4th Pre Preliminary jumps
5th Pre Preliminary TT Free Skate
Emily Johnson4th Pre Preliminary Spins
4th Pre Preliminary Comp Moves
2nd Pre Preliminary TT Free Skate
Emily Helgren-
1st Pre Preliminary Comp Moves
4th Pre Preliminary TT Free Skate
6th Pre Preliminary Entertainment Artistic
Sydney Rehmann- 3rd Pre Preliminary TT Free Skate
3rd Pre Preliminary Entertainment Artistic
Jasmine Burke2nd Preliminary Entertainment Artistic Free Skate
1st Preliminary TT Free Skate
2nd Preliminary Comp Moves
USFS TESTING RESULTS FOR SUMMER 2014:
USFS National tests were taken at the Berry Events Center in Marquette at the end of August in
conclusion of the MFSC annual summer school. Many advancements were made by our MFSC
skaters:
Jasmine Burke- Juvenile moves, Hickory Hoedown, Willow Waltz
Jayne Petersen- Pre juvenile moves, Cha Cha
Marianna Davis- Pre Preliminary moves
Faith Perala- Pre Juvenile Free skate
Sydney Rehmann- Preliminary Free skate, Fiesta Tango
Emily Johnson- Preliminary Free skate, Cha Cha
Emily Helgren- Pre Preliminary Free skate
Michaela Johnson-Pre Preliminary Free skate
Dorothy Petersen- Dutch Waltz
Congratulations skaters to a job well done! Keep up the hard work throughout the Fall/Winter skating
season………
The next competition to be held in our area will be Turkey Trot in Houghton Michigan
November 15, 2014. If interested ask your coach for more information.
Nan-Cees Skatique:
Nancy Letson is actively taking individual skate fitting appointments at this time. If you find your
skates are too small, call 249-3233 for a professional fitting and consultation for your skating level.
*Over 40 years of figure skating coaching and skating experience
*Has directed Learn to Skate Programs in Wisconsin, Illinois, and Michigan
*Precision skate sharpening for your appropriate skating level
*Delivery schedule for skate sharpening: by Shirra Sinnaeve
MFSC SKATING HOURS
Drop off Sunday- Return Tuesday
Drop off Tuesday- Return Thursday
Drop off Thursday- Return Sunday
For any other appointment times please contact Shirra at (906)869-4907
The next board meeting will be on Monday, October 20th, 2014 at 6:30 pm
at the Peter White Public Library.
Everyone is welcome!