Denver Figure Skating Club Newsletter May/June
2010
Congratulations to the recipients of DFSC's Honorary Awards!

The Virginia Mount Award - Kathryn Prazak
The Barbara Baucher Award - Macy Peterson
The Charlie Tickner Award - Katey Nyquist
The Moras Shubert Award - Jenna Beairsto
The Carol Fox Award - Judaea Kimberly
The Isabella "Ian" Horsky Award - Sarah Amyotte
The Gay Barnes Award - Lisa May

It's time to renew your membership. Information was recently mailed, so be on the lookout! The new membership year begins on July 1, so hurry to submit your membership either via mail or online. Online membership can be found at www.denverfsc.org/Memberships.htm.

    -- DFSC Board of Directors 

In This Issue
Welcome, New Board Members!
Denver Synchronicity 2010-2011 Open House and Tryout Information
Apply for USFS Scholarships Now
Adult Skills Sessions
Club Apparel For Purchase
Upcoming Events
Coaches CER Deadline July 1
Embroidery Contact Needed
Coffee Sales End June 30
Showtime on Ice Photos are Up
Welcome, New Board Members!
New board members were elected at the DFSC annual meeting on May 13th. Congratulations, and welcome to our new board members!

- Yvonne Knapp
- Carla Wetzel

Cassy Papajohn was also re-elected for another three-year term.
New officers are:
President - Cassy Papajohn
Vice President - Lisa May
VP of Membership - Chris Booth
Secretary - Hope Wood
Treasurer - Madeline Daley
Directors - Yvonne Knapp, Rebecca Nordin, Suzie Nyquist, Carla Wetzel
Denver Synchronicity 2010-2011 Open House and Tryout Information

Intermediate and Senior tryouts have concluded. However, there are still limited positions open on each team.
Juvenile MIF or higher and under age 18 required for Intermediate. Novice MIF or higher and over age 14 required for Senior. Please contact Alicia Carr alicia@denversynchro.org to schedule an individual tryout for our intermediate and Senior teams.
 
Open house and tryout dates for Denver Synchronicity Open Juvenile, Adult, and Masters levels
 
Open Juvenile Tryout

Saturday, June 19th
The Edge Ice Arena
Registration 3:00pm
Tryout 4:00-5:00pm
Tryout fee: $30
(preliminary MIF required, pre juvenile or higher preferred- please wear a black skating dress and tan tights)
 
Adult Free Open House
Monday, July 5th
The Edge Ice Arena
7:10-8:10pm
 
Adult Tryout
Monday, July 12th
The Edge Ice Arena
7:10-8:10pm
Tryout Fee: $20
(Must be 21 years of age or older as of July 1, 2010, Preliminary MIF or equivalent required)
 
Masters Free Open House
Monday, July 5th
The Edge Ice Arena
6:10-7:10pm
 
Masters Tryout
Monday, July 12th
The Edge Ice Arena
6:10-7:10pm
Tryout Fee: $20
(Must be 25 years of age or older as of July 1, 2010, No test requirement to tryout)

Watch www.denversynchro.org and bulletin boards for more information on all of our teams.

Please contact Alicia Carr at alicia@denversynchro.org for information about Denver Synchronicity's teams.
Apply for USFS Scholarships Now

The application period for scholarship funding for the 2010-11 competitive season is now open.

If you are, or know of a skater in need of financial assistance, please visit http://www.usfigureskating.org/Athletes.asp?id=325 to access the following scholarship guidelines and applications:

    * Memorial Fund
    * Joyce Komperda Athlete Support Fund
    * Scholastic Honors Team

Skaters may apply for more than one scholarship as long as they meet the qualifications outlined for each. Please note that the deadlines vary for application submission, and that applications received after the deadlines, or that are incomplete, will not be considered.

If you have any questions, please contact Stacey Marsh, Director of Development, or Development Coordinator Zeffer Betts at 719-635-5200.
Adult Skills Sessions - June 21 and 28

Denver Synchronicity and Denver FSC are offering two more SKILLS SESSIONS for skaters over the age of 18! You do not have to be a synchro skater to benefit. Each session will focus on individual skills including edge quality, turns, footwork, power and speed.
 
Mondays, June 21st and June 28th
The Edge Ice Arena
7:10-8:10pm
$15 per skater
 
Please contact Alicia Carr alicia@denversynchro.org.
website: www.denversynchro.org
Order Club Apparel
jacket photo
Club apparel will now be available for purchase at all club ice sessions and other club functions. We are ordering through a new vendor so you will receive your ordered merchandise sooner.

In addition to the club jackets and warm up suits the club is now selling hoodies (only $20!) and soakers. Please contact Suzie Nyquist, Suzie@denverfsc.org, for more information on ordering.
Board Members
Denver Figure Skating Club
President
Cassy Papajohn
            303-919-0303   
Vice President
Lisa May
            303-778-6060   
V.P. of Membership
Chris Booth
            303-470-6288
Secretary
Hope Wood
            303-455-5540
Treasurer                   
Madeline Daley
            303-757-0825  


Directors
Yvonne Knapp
           303-805-9750 
Rebecca Nordin
          303-699-3458

Suzie Nyquist
          
303-841-4698
Carla Wetzel
          720-363-6966
Upcoming Events
May 30- Annual banquet

June 9- DU tests
June 12- SS tests
June 19- Open-juv synchro tryouts
June 23-27- Broadmoor Open

July 8-10 - Copper Cup, Utah
July 10 - Front Range Invitational, Greeley
July 10 - SS tests
July 11 - DU tests
July 15-18 - Vail Invitational
August 5-7 - Colorado Championships
August 11 - DU tests
August 27 - SS tests
August 27-29 - Cup of Colorado
Coaches CER
Time is nearing to complete the USFS Coaches Education Requirement. You must be CER certified by July 1 to take a student to a test session or a competition.
You must be CER certified by July 1 to take a student to a test session or a competition.
Embroidery Contact Needed

Do you have an embroidery contact? DFSC is looking for a new embroiderer. Please contact Suzie Nyquist at Suzie@denverfsc.org for more information.
Coffee Sales End June 30
Our coffee promotional period is more than half over!
 
Don't forget to purchase and tell your friends and acquaintances about our yummy coffee!
 
Every bag you buy or sell helps our club continue providing the programs you've come to expect, and it can help you cover some of your skating expenses as well!
Go to our website for more information and to place an order. It's easy, convenient, and just plain delicious!
 
Questions? Contact Carla at coffee@denverfsc.org
Showtime on Ice Photos are Up
Showtime on Ice photos are now available for viewing! Please visit this website to have a look.  Ordering information is also available.
If you have friends from Learn to Skate or CSC please let them know as well.
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