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THE COLONIAL BLADE

October 15, 2021 Edition

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CLUB NEWS

ICE CRYSTALS REGISTRATION OPEN!

Our Annual Ice Show, “Skating through the Decades” will be held on May 7, 2022. Registration is now open for all skaters, all ages and levels. Please visit https://www.colonialfsc.com/icecrystals for details and to register. We hope to see all Colonial skaters on the ice together for this exciting production!


CHAMPIONSHIP SERIES SENDOFF

Saturday, October 16, 3:15 p.m.

Please join us in celebrating the achievements of our skaters as they prepare to compete at the 2022 U.S. Figure Skating Championship Series events later this Fall. We are proud to wish all the best to Charles, Anastasia, Paige, Pinwei, Ellie, Kate, Lauren, Megan, Katie, Henry, Saheli, Catherine, Leila and Maria!

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UPCOMING DATES

October 27

4:40-5:25 p.m.

Rink 3

ASPIRE Synchro Clinic begins.


October 27

Fall 2 Session of Learn to Skate begins.


October 28

Theatre on Ice Halloween Dress-up practice!


October 30

3:15-4:15 AND 4:25-5:25

Rink 3

Adult Skater Clinics

Stay tuned... more to come!


November 4

6:30-7:15 p.m.

Rink 3

Intro to Theatre on Ice, 8-week session begins.

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

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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.

ATHLETE ADVISORY

Hi Skaters!  


Stay tuned for upcoming activities!

 

In the past we have had events like

  • Bake Sales
  • Clothing Sales
  • Movie Nights
  • Apple Picking
  • Banquet


We are looking forward to a great year!



CLASSES

ON ICE

Edge & Performance Class 

Sign up NOW for Fall 2!

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

OFF-ICE

Two of our Colonial coaches invite all skaters to join them for exciting off-ice classes, held on Mondays, Wednesdays and Saturdays. To learn more about Off-Ice training, please visit:  https://www.colonialfsc.com/off-ice

LEARN TO SKATE & ASPIRE

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.


The FALL 2 Session begins November 3. Classes are held on Wednesday afternoons, and Saturday/Sunday mornings. Use this link, Learn to Skate, to learn more and to register.


DID YOU KNOW? ADULTS SKATE, TOO! Maybe you never thought about it before, and now is the time! Adults are welcome and encouraged to join Learn to Skate!

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.


The session runs through December 12, and fees are prorated for skaters joining mid-session. Walk-ons are also welcome. To register, go to our Registration Portal, which may also be accessed from our home page, under “Programs.” 


SYNCHRO & THEATRE ON ICE

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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:

October (4 weeks): $100*

November/December (8 weeks): $200

*October 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]

TEST SESSIONS

Our next test session will be held as a VIRTUAL SESSION

Submissions will be due December 17, 2021

Registration will open in early November


Visit our Test Sessions Page

AWARDS & RECOGNITION

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.  


Sign-up for this and other committees is open in Entryeeze. Follow this link: Entryeeze, log into your account, then click on “Volunteer” for details and to register.


Please email [email protected] if you are interested or want to learn more about this committee. 

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES

SEEKING VOLUNTEERS TO SERVE ON OUR FUNDRAISING COMMITTEE


Don’t run away! We won’t ask you to sell candy, gift-wrap or anything like that! Our Fundraising Committee’s goal is to hold one major fundraiser and possibly one or two smaller activities that will support club functions. We are looking for people who can help the club to connect with others in the community, such as businesses where you work or are a regular customer, or people you know, to help build relationships so the Colonial name can become better known outside of the rink.  


If you are interested in serving on this committee, or want to learn more about it, please email [email protected]. You may also sign-up for this and other committees in Entryeeze. Follow this link: Entryeeze, log into your account, then click on “Volunteer” for details and to register.


Thank you, in advance, for your interest.


ICE BOOKING INFORMATION

Upcoming Ice Booking Dates for the WINTER SESSION!

GOLD Priority Booking: November 15

MEMBER Pre-booking: November 22

OPEN Booking: December 6

WINTER SESSION Begins: December 13


 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.

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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