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Nationals Send Off
Synchronized Skating Exhibition
Come wish our 2009-2010 Skaters
Good Luck
Sunday, February 28
We leave for Nationals on Tuesday- all 3 Starlights Teams Qualified for Nationals.
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JASON BROWN WINS JUNIOR MEN AT NATIONALS
Our very own Jason Brown won the gold medal in the Junior Men competition at USFS Nationals on Jan. 17 in Spokane, WA.
Jason placed second in the short program Friday morning with 62.10 points, then scored 133.12 in the Free Skate Sunday evening. His total of
195.22 put him in first place by 0.19 of a point.
[Photo by Michelle Harvath]
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SV skater Danny O'Shea and his partner, Jessica Calalang of the DuPage Skating Club, landed in fifth place Tuesday in the Novice Pairs competition.
[Photo by Michelle Harvath]
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| 3 MEDALS TO SKOKIE VALLEY JUNIOR NATIONAL COMPETITORS!
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Results listed for Jr. Nationals Dec. 14-19 in Strongsville, Ohio |
| Juvenile Dance | First (Gold) |
Angelina Giordano, Skokie Valley SC
Christopher Davis, Skokie Valley SC |
| Juvenile Pairs | Second (Silver) |
Samantha Torrey, Skokie Valley SC
Brian Krentz, Skokie Valley SC |
| Eleventh |
Elizabeth Egbers, Skokie Valley SC
Jacob Simon, Skokie Valley SC
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| Juvenile Boys | Fourteenth |
Eric Stinehart, Skokie Valley SC |
| Intermediate Men | Third (Bronze) |
Alex Benoit, Skokie Valley SC |
| Intermediate Ladies | Thirteenth |
Jorie Singer, Skokie Valley SC
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| Fourteenth |
Rachel Chang, Skokie Valley SC
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| Fourteenth (QR B) | Sara Harris, Skokie Valley SC
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| Angel Giordano and Chris Davis of Skokie Valley SC perform a spreadeagle lift
during their free dance to win the Gold in Juvenile Dance. |  |
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Samantha Torrey and Brian Krentz (above)
perform a death spiral on the way to their Silver Medal in Juvenile Pairs.
| Alex Benoit and coach are pictured at right following his Bronze-Medal skate at Junior Nationals. |
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Skokie Valley is proud of all of our Regional, Sectional, and Nationals Competitors.
We understand the number of hours and dedication that every competitor puts in to training for these events.
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Test sessions continue into spring
Dance forms should be sent to Heide Schiller, administrator for dance tests,
at: 733 Juniper Rd., Glenview, Il 60025.
Judith O'Shea at (847-855-1942) will continue to handle questions about moves and free-style tests.
As usual, cancellations must be made within 7 days of the test session or fees will not be returned.
The schedule for each test will be posted online about a week before the test session.
Again, please note THE APPLICATION DEADLINES ARE FIRM.
(Click the "Testing" tab above for the full year's testing schedule.)
| MOVES/FS TEST DATES |
Test Date Session Schedule | Location |
Postmark Deadline for entry | M/FS Test Form |
January 8, 2010 - 9 am-1 pm
Session Schedule | Winnetka | December 18 |
February 12, 2010 - 9 am-1 pm
Session Schedule | Winnetka | CLOSED to new apps |
March 12, 2010 - 9 am-1 pm
Session Schedule | Winnetka | CLOSED to new apps |
| DANCE TEST DATES |
Test Date Session Schedule | Location |
Postmark Deadline for entry |
Dance Test Form |
March 17, 2010 - 6:30-9 pm
| Winnetka | March 7 |
May 19, 2010 - 6:30-9 pm
| Winnetka | May 9 |
| REMINDER: OUT-OF-CLUB APPLICATIONS MUST INCLUDE PERMISSION LETTER. |
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NEWS LINKS
Skating wear exchange now available on-line at augie's list
Congratulations! to coach Kori Ade and her husband, on the birth of their daughter Athena Rose Johnston born 1/6/10 at 3:01am at 6 lbs 9oz
REVISED & UPDATED DISCO SLIDE WITH TABLE OF STEPS
Dale Lynn Gregory
Norb Katarski
Dr. Al Gerbie
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U.S. FIGURE SKATING ANNOUNCES HELEN M. MCLORAINE FIGURE SKATING SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (Dec. 17, 2009) – U.S. Figure Skating and the Pioneer Fund announced today the establishment of the Helen M. McLoraine Figure Skating Scholarship Program to assist eligible current and former amateur and professional figure skaters who which to pursue a college education. Scholarships are offered each year for full-time undergraduate study at an accredited institution of the student’s choice.
The Pioneer Fund is a private family foundation, established in the 1960s by the late Helen M. McLoraine. Influenced by her mother’s dedication to philanthropy, McLoraine became a generous benefactor to others with a focus on figure skating, higher education assistance and medical research. McLoraine’s most cherished pastime was the sport of figure skating, and she attended many competitions, events and skating shows throughout the world each year.
The scholarship program is administered by Scholarship Management Services, a division of Scholarship America. As many as 10 scholarships will be awarded, ranging from $3,000-$7,000 per scholarship recipient. Scholarship applications must be postmarked by Feb. 18, 2010.
Information on the program and the scholarship application can be found at http://sms.scholarshipamerica.org/pioneerfund/
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| Membership Application Form
is posted for 2009-2010 skating season
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A REVISED membership application form for the 2009-2010 skating season
is now available on this Web site. Skaters who plan to test this summer should be aware that they need to
renew their membership which EXPIRED JULY 1.
You may download the form, fill it out, and submit if for the new year. Junior, family, and all other membership types
are covered by the one new form.
Any questions about membership? Please call Lois Todd at 847/217-1405.
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Judges are available for critiques
Skokie Valley judges are now available to give critiques of new programs for freestyle or dance,
as well as for moves and competition. Critiques must be requested by the skater's coach, and each should be
scheduled two to three weeks in advance. Judges listings are available here.
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Welcome to the web site of the Skokie Valley Skating Club.
Please notify Webmaster Rod Hill of comments or suggestions.
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