Skating Club of
Amherst
HELLO! There will be winter ice sessions at both the UMass Mullins Center and the Amherst College Orr Rink. Especially note the starting and ending dates of the Orr Rink sessions. The sessions at Orr Rink end with the closing of the rink at the end of February while the sessions at the Mullins Center continue through March.
**** REGISTER BEFORE OCTOBER 25TH IN ORDER TO AVOID A $10 LATE FEE CHARGE ****
RETURNED CHECK POLICY: There will be a $10 charge for all returned checks.
PLEASE NOTE: In the event that you do not receive an ice confirmation sheet prior to your first skating session, please keep a record of what sessions you registered for (the day, the time, and the starting date).
ICE CYCLES 2011: Sunday, March 27, 2011, is the date of the club’s annual ice show. Information on the show will be available shortly and all club members will be fully informed.
ICE SHOW REQUIREMENTS: The ice subscription requirements for the ice show are as follows: Skaters who have qualified for a trio must be registered for two days of ice per week during the Fall, Winter, and Spring sessions. Soloists must register for a minimum of two days of ice per week with a minimum of three sessions during the Fall, Winter, and Spring sessions. The Learn-to-Skate Program or Moves in the Field sessions do not count toward meeting these trio or soloists requirements. Skaters registered only in the Learn-to-Skate group lesson program must be registered for both the 9-week November session and the 10-week January session in order to be eligible for the show.
SCHEDULE CHANGES: You will receive a sheet listing all the schedule changes for the winter season with your ice confirmation. Please be sure to mark these schedule changes on your calendar in order to avoid unnecessary trips to the rink.
WINTER ICE FEES: Winter ice fees are always higher than those in the Fall or Spring. The explanation is simply in the number of weeks. There are as many as 22 weeks in the winter season compared to only 8 weeks in the Fall and 10 or 11 weeks in the Spring. The cost per session is actually lower in the winter but the total cost is higher due to more weeks.
SESSION MONITORS NEEDED: The SC of Amherst is a volunteer organization. Volunteers are needed to monitor each club session (monitors check in the skaters, process guest fees, play music tapes, and generally oversee the ice session). No experience is needed. Someone will help you get started. Please help by volunteering to monitor your skater’s session and indicate your session preference on the ice registration form.
GROUP LESSON SKATERS: Did you know that, in addition to the Sunday group lessons, you can also register at an additional fee for any of the sessions listed as “Open Freestyle” on the white registration form? You can use this extra session as additional practice time or to take a private lesson to supplement what you’re learning in the Learn-To-Skate group lesson program. If interested, call Rita Leaman at (413) 253-6388 for more information.
NEED SKATES? The skating club has a Used Skate File Box for members to list used skates they have available for sale. Likewise, members looking to buy a pair of used skates can also list their information. This skate file is available during club sessions and is located in the club office at the Mullins Center Rink. Meanwhile, the club has always recommended George Flathers at Skatesport in West Springfield for all your figure skating needs. However, George is no longer selling new skates. George will continue to measure your foot for correct skate size but you will then need to purchase the skates elsewhere. After purchasing the skates, you can then return to George who will mount and sharpen the blade. It is necessary to call George to make an appointment before going down to Skatesport for any of his expert skate services. Skatesport is located at 458 Main Street in West Springfield (413) 732-5216.
SKATING CLUB WEBSITE: Paula Rigano-Murray, our webmaster, maintains a wonderful and informative website at www.scamherst.org All Registration forms can be printed off the website. This website is used as a means of communication so please makeit a priority to check it on a regular basis for club news, notices, photos, and much, much more. All last-minute schedule changes can always be found on the website.
PRECISION TEAM: The Chipettes, the club’s precision team, performs in the skating show and at a UMass hockey game. This team practices each week and there is a fee which includes the ice, the coach, and a costume. For more information on the precision team, please contact Elva Anderson at 413-253-3970.
REMINDER: Figure Skates (not hockey skates) must be worn on all club sessions.
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