Saturday, August 29, 2009

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In this issue:
• Registration Information
• Skate Swap
• Skate Shopping Tips
• Pre-Season Power Skating Clinic
• Jennifer Robinson Clinic

Figure 8 Skating Club

August 2009 E-Newsletter

Registration Information

Hopefully you received the Fall/Winter Program Information Package in the mail, if not it is also available on the Figure 8 website www.figure8skating.ca.

STARSkate Group & Private Parents Meeting & Registration will take place Sunday, August 30 from 3-5 pm at the Kenilworth Arena.  Registration and Skate Swap will be from 3-4 and Orientation Meeting from 4-5.

Program Registrations will take place Monday, August 31 from 6-9 pm at the Kenilworth Arena. 

Registrations will also be taken throughout the month of September and the first day of classes.

Skate Swap

Have any skate equipment or apparel you would like to sell?  The Figure 8 Skating Club will be holding a Skate Swap at our Registration Sessions Monday, August 31st from 6-9 pm for all programs, and Sunday, August 30th from 3-5 pm for STARSkate Group & Privates.  Please bring your items labeled with your name, phone number and price to the Kenilworth Arena at the beginning of the registration session.  All monies collected on your behalf or unsold items will be returned to you.

Skate Shopping Tips

The type of skates your child needs is dependant on your child's size, strength and the program you're enrolled in (i.e. Soft Tech - Recreational Skates are not recommended for StarSkate Group).  Here are a few general shopping tips, for more specific information please speak to your coach.

1. Molded plastic skates are not recommended since they do not allow for ankle flexion

2. Look for ankle stability i.e. the skater should be able to stand and walk in the skate without wobbling or falling in or out at the ankles

3. Have the skater bend their knees and press their toes to the front of the boot. If you can just fit a pencil at the heel this will allow for some growth. Avoid buying skates which pinch or are too big

4. Take out the insole and see how the skater’s foot fits for width and length. If need be some skate shops can heat mold and stretch skates

5. If you are buying used skates make sure they are not too broken down. You want a firm boot therefore if the ankle crease is long and the ankle is floppy the skate is too broken down

6. Prior to the skater’s first lesson have them walk around the house in their skates (with the guards on of course) and go public skating to help them get used to their new skates.

Skates are the most important piece of equipment for skaters so please shop carefully! Check out the links on the sidebar for a reputable skate shop near you.

Pre-Season Power Skating Clinic

Initiation and Pre-Novice level hockey/ringette players get a strong start to your season this year!

Figure 8 Pre-Season Power Skating Clinic

Thursdays from 5-6 pm (Sept. 10, 17, 24 & Oct. 1)

Kenilworth Arena - 8313-68A Street

Cost is $50 for Figure 8 members and $60 for non-members. 

Registration for this clinic will be held on Monday, August 31 from 6-9 pm or call 780-944-5388.

Jennifer Robinson Clinic

Figure 8 Skaters Alexandra Marsh, Brielle Pulfer, Kiana Krause & Jenna Krause along with Figure 8 Coaches Tammy Greidanus, Jennifer Yungwirth, and Ashlee Rogers attended a clinic at the Fort Saskatchewan Skating Club with guest Instructor, 5 time Canadian Champion, Jennifer Robinson.  It was an educational and motivational day for everyone!

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Attention Figure 8 Members/Business Owners

Advertise your business on the Figure 8 E-News side bar for only $10 per issue or $100 for 12 issues.  Ad's can include a company logo and a link to your company website.  The Inside Edge e-news reaches over 135 members per month.  Advertising revenues will be used as fundraising dollars to off-set club operational costs.  In addition to generating fundraising dollars, ad's will provide an inter-club directory of services/products available through our members.

If you or your business is interested in purchasing advertising space in the Figure 8 E-news please contact Tammy Greidanus at 780-449-2818 or tammylg@shaw.ca

Fall Program Start Dates

STARSkate Privates-Tuesday-September 8

CanSkate & Preschool CanSkate-Wednesday-Michael Cameron Arena-September 23

STARSkate Group-Friday-Kenilworth Arena-October 2

French CanSkate-Friday-Kenilworth Arena-October 2

AdultSkate-Saturday-Kenilworth Arena-October 3

CanSkate & Preschool CanSkate-Monday-Kenilworth Arena-October 5

STARSkate Group-Tuesday-Kenilworth Arena-October 6

Jr. Power & Pre-Power-Tuesday-Kenilworth Arena-October 6

Sr. Power-Thursday-Kenilworth Arena-October 8

Tests Passed

Brielle Pulfer - Swing Dance

E-News Contact

If you have submissions, address changes, or questions related to the Figure 8 E-newsletter please send them to info@figure8skating.ca or to tammylg@shaw.ca  Thank you! Tammy Greidanus - Newsletter Editor & Coach

Links

Skate Canada

Skate Canada AB/NWT/Nunavut

United Cycle

Pro Skate

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