claresholm skating club newsletter november 2014

INSPIRING ALL CANADIANS TO EMBRACE THE JOY OF SKATING.
CLARESHOLM SKATING CLUB
NEWSLETTER NOVEMBER 2014
CLARESHOLM SKATING CLUB
SKATE - A - THON
Join us Friday, November 21
from 5 - 7 p.m.
Pledge forms are now available
and will be handed out starting
this week. We encourage all
family members to participate,
make challenges and have fun
while helping to raise money for
our club.
Skaters, parents, family members
can take “Challenge Cards” to be
given out to their friends, coworkers, neighbours and family to join our event.
Skaters who are not registered members of our club are requested to
pay a minimum $10 Skate-a-thon participation fee, which will be their
donation to our club.
Start making challenges and get as many people out to participate as
possible!
There will be a 50/50 draw, plus refreshments will be served.
Parent volunteers are needed as lap counters and timers.
Please see Joanne Hazelaar if you can help.
NOVEMBER CANSKATE MUSIC SCHEDULE
If you are unable to play music on the day scheduled, it is your
responsibility to switch with another parent. Thank you!
Wed., Nov. 5 - Davis
Fri., Nov. 7 - Moore
Wed., Nov. 12 - Braun
Fri., Nov. 14 - Seguin
Wed., Nov. 19 - Gilmour
Fri., Nov. 21 - Kidd
Wed., Nov. 26 - Dunand
Fri., Nov. 28 - Hazelaar
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UPDATES & INFORMATION!
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FUNDRAISING
UPDATE
We are getting a great response to
our Gold Card idea from local
businesses. We will have our Gold
Cards ready for purchasing and
selling in November. They are $20
each and will help you save money!
They are well worth the $20
purchase price!
Some of the participating
businesses are:
Pharmasave
Shannon’s Hair Shoppe
The Melted Muscle
Claresholm Local Press
Douros
Meadow Creek Market & Grill
Claresholm Aquatic Centre
Janet’s Fashions/Elford’s Men’s Wear
Claresholm Pharmacy
Willowtree Designs & Gallery
PLUS MORE!
FUNDRAISING
KEEPS FEES LOW!
INSPIRING ALL CANADIANS TO EMBRACE THE JOY OF SKATING.
NEWSLETTER NOVEMBER 2014
PROGRAMS & SCHEDULES
STARSKATE
We encourage STARSkaters to
practise as much as possible.
Practice will improve skating skills.
Take advantage of all of the ice time
we have booked. Each skater has a
duo tang with a checklist of skills to
practise.
Anyone wanting to book private
lessons must contact the coaches
directly, there is still space for
additional lessons.
Stavely Figure Skating Club skates
on Saturday mornings. Our skaters
are welcome to join, at a drop-in
fee of $12/hour. Kristin Raychert is
accepting private lessons for this
time slot as well, contact Kristin if
you are interested, 403-612-4351 or
[email protected]
NEW SCHEDULE:
WEDNESDAY
5:15 -6:45 Primary Group, with
stroking, private lessons and group
lessons.
6:45 - 8:15 Intermediate Group, with
stroking, private lessons and group
lessons.
FRIDAY
3 - 5:00 All STARSkaters - Private
lessons, stroking and group
lessons. There will be no snack
break for skaters. They are allowed
bathroom breaks, and drink breaks,
but should be on the ice at all times.
PAs scheduled to help will be
allowed a 15 minute break from
4:45 - 5, before CanSkate set-up.
SUNDAY
4:30-5:15 - Dry land training
5:30 - 7:30 - Privates, Stroking & a 1
hour Group Lessons.
All STARSKaters are welcome
during any of these time to use the
ice for practice.
CLUB PA TRAINING SESSION
PA Training will take place the first
Sunday of each Month, off ice at 3:30,
on ice at 4:30.
Next date: Sunday, November 2.
Tiny Tot Helpers do no need to attend.
THERE WILL BE NO DRY LAND
TRAINING ON PA TRAINING DAY!
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!
The Club needs members to join
the Carnival Committee!
Volunteering is a rewarding
experience and the carnival
committee is very valuable to the
success of our club. The Carnival
is tentatively scheduled for
March 14.
We would really appreciate it if
you would join our team! Talk to
anyone on the Executive
Committee for more information.
SKATER OF THE
MONTH AWARDS
Skate Canada: AlbertaNWT/Nunavut and Duso’s are
pleased to announce the Skater of the
Month Award. Duso’s is proud to
present $100 to each award recipient.
Recipients will also receive
recognition on the Section website
and at the Section Awards Banquet.
Nomination forms can be found at:
http://www.skateabnwtnun.com/enus/clubs/awards/skaterofthemonth.aspx
Deadline for nonimations is the
15th of each month.
2014/15 Club Executive
Tiffany O”Neil
403-625-3059
VICE PRESIDENT
Amanda Zimmer
403-625-1599
SECRETARY
Rebecca LeSaux
TREASURER
Tracy Scott
TEST CHAIRPERSON Karine Wilhauk
PUBLICITY
Lori Vogelaar
FUNDRAISING
Joanne Hazelaar
PRESIDENT
Coaches
CASSIDY COX
[email protected]
403-317-4057 (C)
SAM WESTHAVER
[email protected]
403-542-7699 (C)
CLUB E-MAIL Address:
[email protected]
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Interesting Websites:
Skate Canada:
www.skatecanada.ca
Alberta Section:
www.skateabnwtnun.com
The Claresholm Skating Club is a member
club of SKATE CANADA. We are a nonprofit organization comprised of skaters,
families and volunteers.
Our goal is to offer quality programs that
are available to everyone in our
community.