Ice, Ice, Ice

• Ice, Ice, Ice
  
  It’s finally almost here. I’m talking about the ice. Most of the population does not look forward to the coming of winter and the ice. Skaters always look forward to the ice coming back to the coliseum on the State Fair grounds. When the compressors come roaring back to life, ice should be ready for our Family Fun Skate on Saturday September, 19th from 8:00 to 9:30AM. Admission is $7.00 per skater with a small additional fee for skate rental. There will be drawings for prizes throughout the session. You must be present to win. So come, skate, and enjoy snacks and coffee or hot chocolate. We look forward to seeing all the returning skaters plus some new faces too. Board members will be on hand to answer any questions you have about the program and the club.
  
  
  Don’t forget about joining the Star City Figure Skating Club! You might be saying, “Well, why would I join the club, especially with increasing membership fees?” Here are a few reasons with more to be found on the USFS web site.

• You get to skate on club ice. That’s four more hours per week to practice and pass Learn to Skate levels.


• You get a chance to have a solo in the Spring show and be in a group number through the Learn to Skate.


• You are eligible to sign up for edge, stroking or footwork classes that have been offered in past years.


• You would be eligible to participate in USFS testing and other activities through the Lincoln and Omaha clubs.


• You can become an assistant to a Learn to Skate coach, once you have passed the basic eight levels.


• You will receive this great magazine that has articles on your favorite skaters, plus exercises and tips for skating every month from USFS.


• It’s fun!
  
  Please ask for a membership form immediately so you don’t miss out on anything! Deb Morgan will have the forms at her table. There will also be a list of private coaches if you want to get a jump on getting just the right coach for your skater. Skaters with private coaches have been shown to progress faster through the levels and have higher confidence levels.
  
  Also pick up a Learn to Skate signup form...............because lessons start Saturday, September 26th. With this being an Olympic year, it will be a big year for ice skating.
  I will be on hand this first week teaching parents and skaters how to lace up their skates properly so ankles stay upright. We can also look at the blades to assess the sharpness and recommend sharpening if necessary.
  
  Nance Harris is once again our “Testing Chair” this year. There is a testing session in Omaha on September 25th. If anyone needs testing forms, please contact Nance at; nharris@nebtrucking.com or call Nance at her home number 484-7226.
  
  PS. The website is promised to be up after this weekend. Check it out – http://www.starcityfsc.org/