| Skating Stars Newsletter March/April 2009 | |
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Greetings!
Welcome to the first joint newsletter for the Richmond Skating Stars!
Our newsletter will now cover events and classes at both the Richmond Ice Zone and SkateNation Plus.
Sping is here and many skaters are already practicing for the annual Spring Splash Figure Skating competition in May - there is still time to sign up! Email Gaby Corcoran with any questions about the competition. The Summer Youth Hockey League will be starting soon - go to the Richmond Ice Zone website for more information, dates and prices.
For more information about the programs at SkateNation Plus, contact Lea Rizer at: 364-1477 x119
Happy Skating!
Gaby Corcoran
Skating Director
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| April Events at the Ice Zone |
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Spring Break Special: Skate unlimited Public  Sessions during Spring Break (April 6 - 11) for the amazing price of $29!!! See the coupon below for more information. Price includes skate rental.
Family Skating Special: A Family of 4 can skate one public session during Spring Break (April 6 - 11, 2009) for only $29!!! See the coupon below for more information. Price includes skate rental. |
| SKATING TIP |
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 How to Fall and Get up
Ok - it's back to basics! WE want to be sure that everyone is safe on the ice so here are some tips on how to fall and get up safely:
1) Practice a few times off ice before getting on the ice
2) Fall to one side, not backward or forward
3) Relax and don't fight the fall
4) Protect your head by tucking your chin (wearing a helmet is another great option)
5) Do not use your hands to break your fall (once again, aim for the side of your bottom)
To stand up:
1) Roll to your hands an knees
2) Place one foot on the ice between your hands
3) Then place your other foot between your hands
4) Slowly push to a standing position, keeping your knees slightly bend and your head up
Practicing falling can make ice skating safe and fun! For more instruction on this skill or any other, group and private lessons are available year round!
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| NEW CLASS! |
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Home School  Synchronized Skating
Learn how to skate as a team! This Synchronized Skating will work on different hand & arm holds, formations such as lines and circles and footwork patterns.
Skaters should have passed Basic 4 (or equivalent) for this class.
When: Tuesdays, 11:00 - 11:30am
Where: Richmond Ice Zone
Dates: March 24 - May 19 (no class on April 7)
$64 for 8 weeks
If skaters take this class as a second class during the March/April session, the Synchro class is only $50!
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The Ice Zone & SkateNation Plus has classes for all levels this Spring!
Basic Skills Classes - Weekly classes run all year long at the Ice Zone & SkateNation Plus! Continue working on your skills or join for the first time!
Advanced Low and High Freestyle Classes (RIZ): Learn about Moves-in-the-Field, Artistry, Choreography and the little extras that go into figure skating! Click here for more information.
Hockey U (RIZ & SNP)- The next session of Hockey U will start on May 2. Skaters are welcome to join at any time. Learn more about the game and what it takes to play on a league.
Click here for more information:
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| SUMMER CAMPS |
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Mini Camp at the Ice Zone
Learn the basics of ice skating in this three day camp: June 22 - 24 and August 10 - 12
Click here to sign up!
Day Camp at SkateNation Plus
Spend the day learning and improving your skills. The skaters present a show at the end of the week!
Click here to sign up:
Freestyle Camp at the Ice Zone
Skaters will participate ice classes such as: stroking, edge, footwork, spin, jump and artistry. Skaters will also have an off ice conditioning class each day.
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| SKATER SPOTLIGHT |
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The following skaters competed in the Valentine Open in Hampton Roads - congratulations skaters!
FreeSkate 2: Hannah Vaughn; 2nd
No Test: Casey Rizer; 5th, MacKenzie Williams; 1st, Emily Smith; 3rd
Pre Preliminary: Karina Kunka; 2nd, Catrina Haden; 3rd
Preliminary: Becca Smiley; 2nd, Brenna Monk; 4th
Open Juvenile: Mary Lowman; 2nd
Juvenile: Libbie Hamner; 2nd
Junior: Laura Pickard; 1st
Iceline of Richmond Open Adult Synchronized Skating Team
Iceline of Richmond, Richmond's first Open Adult Synchronized Skating Team, captured the Bronze Medal at the 2009 Eastern US Synchronized Skating Championships is Morristown, NJ, January 29-31, 2009. The team is comprised of all adult skaters ranging in level from Freeskate 3 through Junior Freeskate, most all of whom began their skating careers in a Basic Skills Program. The team practices weekly on Thursday nights at SkateNation Plus, and will begin their 2009-2010 season in June. In addition to their medal at Easterns, the team also captured the Silver at the Central Carolina Synchro Classic and Reflections Invitational in Harrisburg, PA. Team members for 2008-2009 were Lisa Middlekauf, Sarah Price-Mitchell, Jessica Sharpe, Jessica Interval, Sid Tanu, Connie Taggart, Cindy Kinney, Natalie Heins, Leslie Filicky, Stephanie Meier, Kitley Rainwater, Angi Edwards. Congratulations Iceline! |
| COACHES CORNER |
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Congratulations to coaches Olga & Slava!!!
Alina Zagorodnyuk was born February 7, 2009
7.5 lbs, 20 in. | |
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See you on the ice!
Sincerely,
The Richmond Ice Zone
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Skating Special
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- Family of 4 skates for just $29 per public session!
- Includes Skate Rental
- Valid during Spring Break: Monday, April 6 - Saturday, April 11, 2009
- Valid at the Richmond Ice Zone Only
Please present this coupon when purchasing the Family Skating Special. |
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