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Skating Programs (Last updated 10-03-08) The Lake Region Figure Skating Club (LRFSC) offers a wide range of skating opportunities. We are happy to be able to say that although our ice time per year is limited, we are offering all of the areas available through the United States Figure Skating Association (USFSA). Our club offers a basic skills program for beginners, the "national" USFSA testing for advanced skaters in dance, freestyle and moves in the field; and the basic skills for the Synchro Teams. As a result, our skaters participate in local and international competitions. These competitors can perform individually or in large groups such as a Snychro team. USFSA testing, when completed to a high enough level, can lead to our skaters becoming qualified to someday coach skating. It pleases us to know that some of our skaters have done just that and we hope to continue to broaden and expand our program to meet the needs of future skaters. We have a Competitors Exhibition and this year we added a Christmas Show. Our annual spring Ice Show continues to be the highlight of our skating season. Our skating programs are held at the Burdick Arena in Devils Lake, ND. Family Skating The Lake Region Figure Skating Club exists to enhance and promote family skating. Family skating provides an opportunity for parents and children to skate together at their leisure. Family skating is offered twice a week on Wednesdays and Sundays. Group lessons in Basic Skills are given during this time. There will be an ice monitor present at each family skating session to ensure that rules are followed so everyone can enjoy a safer family session. Following your registration for membership, a schedule of what time each group lesson begins will be posted in the arena. Family skating times on Sunday vary from week to week due to hockey and public skating schedules, but normally is from 3:00 - 6:00 p.m. This will not affect the order in which lessons are given, just the time each class starts. A printed schedule for each week is put out by the Park Board staff and is located near the door leading to the ice. You may also call the Burdick Arena schedule information number at (701) 662-4835 Private Lessons Skaters arrange with the coach to take private lessons. Any club member may take private lessons after paying the AM/PM Ice Fee. This is a time for skaters to practice moves-in-the-field, freestyle and dance. These lessons prepare skaters for competitions and testing. Taking private lessons does not always mean that you are at a level where you must compete or test through the USFSA. Sometimes a private lesson or two can help a Basic Skills skater pass a level sooner or serve as an added help on any skill a skater may want to improve. Private Ice Time Rules. 1. Please treat all skaters how you would like to be treated. Skaters in a lesson have the first priority. Skaters doing their program have the second priority. 2. No more than 2 skaters are allowed in the music box at one time. 3. Please sign in and out during your skating sessions. 4. Please do not interrupt the coaches during a lesson. If it is important, please address in between lessons, otherwise, wait until after the skating session. 5. If you are having a problem with another skater, please let one of the coaches know immediately. 6. Do not stand around and talk. Each skater or skaters will get 1 warning during the skating session and any other time a coach needs to address the situation the skater or skaters will be asked to leave. Synchronized Teams The criteria for being on a competitive Synchronized Team is as follows:
Synchronized Skating Team Rules: 1. Quiet mouths and quiet feet during discuss times. 2. If you have something to discuss, please address it to the whole group. It is more than likely that some other skater has the same question. 3. During programs, skill work, or group activities captains voices are the only ones the team should hear. If others are speaking they will be addressed on a case to case basis. 4. If you have a comment, question, or concern please address it immediately , do not let it wait until a later date. Synchro Class This class is for beginning Synchro skaters to learn the elements of a Synchro team before competing. Synchro class is a requirement before a skater may try out for a competing Synchro team. Any skater who is a level Basic 4 and higher may partake in this class. This is a year long class with a performance in the ice show. This class will be available, depending upon participants. Dance class is not mandatory at this level. Dance Class Dance will be offered by the coaching staff to all new dancers at a cost in addition to regular membership. All synchro skaters are required to take dance class unless they are in the bronze dance category or above. Bronze and above skaters are required to take private dance lessons. Power Class Power is a mandatory part of any competing Synchro team. Skaters learn stroking techniques as well as working on their stamina, endurance and strength. There is High Power for older and Low Power for the young competitors. Code of Conduct (Code of Conduct coming to your screen shortly)
USFSA Testing
Competitions When you choose to enroll your family in the Lake Region Figure Skating Club, we offer you the USFSA program of Basic Skills, which is taught during family skating time. The curriculum in this program will teach any age person how to use skates to accomplish basic fundamentals of skating. When a skater reaches the upper levels of this program they often want more from this enjoyable sport. When you choose to enter this competitive phase of skating, the amount of time and money you invest increases, but the rewards can be great. Additional costs include private lessons and entry fees in competitions, as well as more time spent on the ice and traveling. Our skaters, if they choose to do so, have a chance to compete and test their skills against skaters with similar skill levels from around the state and region. Skaters begin the path to competition by taking private lessons. These lessons prepare the skaters for competitons and testing. The United States Figure Skating Association (USFSA) is the governing body for figure skating on ice in the United States. It is responsible for making and enforcing rules for the sport, holding competitions and official tests (NOT basic skills testing). The Lake Region Skating Club is a member club in the USFSA and is listed in the rulebook. Competition is open to skaters in the United States and Canada and includes the popular Maneuver Team event. This event is usually the first type of competitive event a skater tries because it allows the skater to be a part of a team of four where each skater performs one move. This is an excellent way to test the waters of competition. You will have many questions as you enter this phase of skating. The best way to stay informed is to ask parents and skaters who have experience in this field. For further information throughout the year, check the newsletter for upcoming meetings, events and forms. If you have any questions or concerns, contact the skating coach or any board member. The Endowment Fund The endowment fund was set up to guarantee the Lake Region Figure Skating Club the financial means to support a professional instructor for the club. The club receives only the interest from this fund therefore, as the fund continues to grow, the club benefits increase. If you make a donation to the endowment fund, you will be presented with a badge for you and your spouse. For more information, e-mail the club. Your contribution will help shape the
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