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Coaches and Skaters, With our sessions becoming a little more crowded these days, we ask skaters and coaches to remember a few very important rules, listed here.
- Avoid coaching and/or practicing in the lutz corners
- The skater doing their program has the right of way
- Spins are to be executed in the middle of the rink except if the skater is in their program with music.
- Coaches, please stand within 6 feet of the wall while coaching unless actively doing choreography.
Remember these rules are for everybody’s safety, and please talk to a coach or someone in the Colonial Office if you have any questions about these or any rules.
This is a brief reminder to all that masks, covering the mouth and nose, are required here at NVO, unless you are fully vaccinated. If you are not vaccinated, we hope that you will be considerate of all the populations we serve, including children and high-risk populations who are unable to get vaccinated, and wear a mask.
FINAL CALL for Colonial Club Jackets: If you wish to order a jacket, please place your order by Sunday, October 3. Jackets are $80, which includes logos on the back and front, and the skater’s name on the sleeve. There is one jacket available in the Colonial office for you to check it out. To order, please use this link: Log In to Order
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UPCOMING DATES
MINI-EXHIBITIONS
In preparation for the Championship Series Competitions, we will be holding three Mini-Exhibitions:
- Tuesday, October 5, 4:45 p.m. on Rink 2
- Friday, October 8, 4:50 on Rink 2
- Wednesday, October 13, 3:40 on Rink 1
If you are in the rink, please stop by to watch and cheer for our skaters!
Also, don’t forget...the Championship Series Sendoff
October 16
3:15-4:45 p.m.
Rink 1
We wish the best of success to all of the Colonial skaters competing in the series!
October 7
5:15-8:00 p.m.
Rink 3
Theatre on Ice Intermediate/Open Team begins.
October 27
4:40-5:25 p.m.
Rink 3
ASPIRE Synchro Clinic begins.
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COMPETITIONS
Synchronized Elements Series Challenge
October 7-8, 21-22, 2022
A two-event virtual series where synchro teams will submit (3) three elements for evaluation and scoring at each event. The team with the highest number of points at the end of the two events in their division will be declared the “Elements Champion”.
2022 Colonial Classic
January 8-10, 2022
Tsongas Center in Lowell, MA
This is Colonial’s signature Synchro competition, and we expect to welcome over 125 teams! Please join us as a spectator and/or volunteer.
2022 Adult Winter Challenge
March 27, 2022
NVO
We are looking forward to bringing back this exciting event for Adult Skaters, and hope the entire Colonial community will come out and support our skaters as spectators and volunteers.
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ATHLETE ADVISORY
Hi Skaters!
APPLY NOW
IIf you are interested in making our club a better place while making friends and learning leadership and responsibility, the Athlete Advisory Committee is for you!
In the past we have had events like
- Bake Sales
- Clothing Sales
- Movie Nights
- Apple Picking
- Banquet
In the future, we want your help to make Colonial a place where everyone feels accepted and appreciated!
We are looking for leaders to take on positions like Vice Chairman, Treasurer, Secretary, Event Manager,
Buddy Program Manager, Community Service Manager, Fundraising Manager, Marketing Manager
Teen Skaters, please use THIS LINK to apply for one of these positions, or just to be a part of the AAC!
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ON ICE
The Edge & Performance Class
will continue for the Fall 2 Session!
Wednesdays, 4:40 PM - 5:25 PM
Fall 1 continues through October 20
Fall 2: October 27 through December 8
Fee: $125 for 7 weeks, or drop in for $20/class
NEW
Ice Dance Clinic
Levels Prelim through Bronze
Wednesdays, 8:25-8:55
October 6 through December 8
Fee: $70 for 4 classes*; $130 for 9 classes*; $20 Drop-in
BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND!
Adult Skills & Edge
Wednesdays 9:05-9:50 p.m.
October 6 through December 8
Fee: $80 for 4 classes*; $150 for 9 classes*; $25 Drop-in
*Class Packs available - choose the dates you will attend
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OFF-ICE
Try “Power, Precision and Plyometrics with Danielle on Monday evenings, and “Dynamic Strength” with Barbara on Wednesdays and Saturdays.
To learn more about Off-Ice training, please visit: https://www.colonialfsc.com/off-ice
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LEARN TO SKATE
Learn to Skate is a joint program run by the Colonial Figure Skating Club and the Nashoba Skating School. All lessons are taught by Skating Professionals.
From Snowplow Sam through Basic Level 6, skaters learn to skate in a fun, supportive, positive environment.
Many parents and skaters ask, What’s Next? Here at Colonial, skaters may progress into the Aspire program, Aspire Synchro class, Edge & Performance and/or Intro to Theatre on Ice. These programs are all for skaters from Basic 5 on up. Make sure to check out the information located elsewhere in this newsletter.
Your skater may also benefit by working with a private coach, who can help with mastering difficult skills, and supporting the skater with next steps as they progress. Each Learn to Skate class includes the opportunity to register for a 15-minute private lesson, so talk to your teacher to learn more about this program.
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ASPIRE ADVANCED SKILLS
Colonial's Aspire Advanced Skills program is the next step after Learn to Skate classes. We still have space in all three of our Fall classes, which meet Mondays 4:50 p.m., Thursdays 4:50 p.m. and Sundays 1:30 p.m.
Please contact [email protected] for more information.
Enrolled in Aspire? Here is more information for you.
You may like to try our Aspire Synchro program that meets on Wednesday afternoons, beginning October 27. You may also enjoy our Intro to Theatre on Ice class, Thursday evenings. Both programs are open to all Aspire-level skaters and promise to be lots of fun!
See the Synchro and Theatre on Ice section right below!
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JOIN ASPIRE SYNCHRO NOW!
Aspire Synchro is open to all skaters from Basic 5 through Pre-Juvenile Moves in the Field, this 10-week program will introduce skaters to the excitement of Synchro. Not only will skaters learn and perform a synchro program, they will have fun and make new friends at the same time!
Wednesdays 4:40-5:25 p.m.
October 27 through January 5
Fee: $200
To register, go to www.colonialfsc.com and click “Log into the Ice Booking Portal.”
Interested in learning more about Synchronized Skating?
Contact: [email protected]
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TRY OUR INTRO TO THEATRE ON ICE PROGRAM!
Theatre on Ice is a team-structured program that combines the grace of figure skating with the excitement of theatre and dance!
“Broadway Blades Intro” is an introductory TOI experience for skaters from Basic 5 through Freeskate 6.
Thursdays 6:30-7:15 p.m. On Ice
Join our Fall Sessions to try it out:
September (4 weeks): $100*
October (4 weeks): $100
November/December (8 weeks): $200
*September fee will be prorated.
Once you’ve tried it, and you love it, join the Intro Team that will meet January through June!
To register, go to www.colonialfsc.com and click “Log into the Ice Booking Portal.”
Interested in learning more about TOI?
Contact: [email protected]
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Our next In-Person test session will be held
October 21, 2021
Registration now open
Deadline to register: Thursday, Oct 07, 2021 @ 10:00 PM
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DON'T MISS OUR
CHAMPIONSHIP SERIES SENDOFF EXHIBITION
October 16, 2021
3:15-4:45 p.m.
Our Championship Series competitors will perform on Rink 1 for our club members, family and friends to cheer them on and wish them all the best in their competition! We hope everyone will join us to celebrate!
Colonial celebrates excellence, as we strive for the highest standards in all endeavors. So that we can honor our champions, recognize achievement at all levels, and inspire skaters to reach new goals, we are seeking members to join our Awards and Recognition Committee. Please email [email protected] if you are interested or want to learn more about this committee.
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SEEKING VOLUNTEERS TO SERVE ON OUR MEMBERSHIP COMMITTEE
The Membership Committee will be a group of 4-5 members, who will serve important working and advisory roles within the Colonial community. The working activities are to support the staff function of reviewing member applications, submitting monthly lists to the board for approval, and ensuring that all members are promptly registered with USFS. As an advisory group, the committee will work to review membership procedures, and make recommendations for improvement as applicable. Lastly, and the most fun part of the committee, is to brainstorm and share ideas for building community in the club, making sure our members have opportunities to meet and interact with each other, and come up with ways to welcome new members and help our club to grow!
Bill Heeney and Jennifer Smith are the co-Chairs of the Membership Committee, and are eager to get started! You can expect to meet approximately once per month from October through May, and meetings are currently held through Zoom. Meetings will be scheduled based on committee members’ availability.
If you are interested in serving on this committee, or want to learn more about it, please email [email protected]. Thank you, in advance, for your interest.
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We are very excited to see so many skaters back on the ice for our Fall Ice Booking Season!
Here are a few friendly reminders:
- Check in for your ice sessions every day you skate. You may do this any time before your session, even first thing in the morning!
- If you have to miss a session, please cancel it at least one hour in advance, so that you receive Ice Credit to use for a future session! No-shows or late cancellations are not eligible for credit.
- If you are booked on a half-hour session, please check the clock to enter/exit the ice at the correct time. Our Member Service staff is here to help, but your attention is helpful as well.
QUESTIONS about Ice Booking, prices, schedules and more? Please see the Ice Booking and Programs Manual, found on the Ice Booking Portal page of our website.
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COLONIAL FIGURE SKATING CLUB | www.colonialfsc.com
(978) 263-3450 • [email protected]
P.O. Box 517, West Acton, MA 01720
34 Massachusetts Ave, Boxborough, MA 01719
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