CSCA Banquet May 6 - Save The Date!
Mark your Calendars! The Coyotes Annual Club Banquet and Election will take place on May 6, 2012 from 5:00PM to 9:00PM at the Grayhawk Resort and Golf Club. Stay tuned for updates in the coming months!

From left to right at the 2012 Nationals Sendoff Party: Caitlin Fields,
Jason Pacini, Douglas Razzano, Don Baldwin, Tiffany Vise
and Coach Doug Ladret. Click on the photo to enlarge.

2012 Nationals Send-Off January 16th
Come cheer on CSCA members Douglas Razzano, Madeline Aaron (with partner Max Settlage, Broadmoor SC), Caitlin Fields (with partner Jason Pacini, Ft. Collins SC) and Ice Den training mates Tiffany Vise and Don Baldwin as they prepare to compete at the 2012 U.S. National Figure Skating Championships. The Send-off Celebration will take place Monday, January 16th at 3:00 PM at the Ice Den. Congratulations to our advancing CSCA skaters and Good Luck at Nationals!

3rd Ice Surface Opens at Ice Den
After many years of planning and development, the third surface is finally open at the Ice Den! The Coyotes Skating Club of AZ would like to extend a big Thank You to everyone involved in this momentous achievement. Visit the Ice Den homepage for more information regarding the new rink. Kudos to the Ice Den!

From left to right at the 2012 Junior Nationals Sendoff Party: Front row: Stephanie Wagner, Camden Pulkinen, Matthew Youngs, Alexis Gagnon, Haley Todd, and Thomas Rapp. Back row: Coach Kelsey Syme, Andrew Civiello,Coach Danny Curzon, Micah Tang, Coach Doug Ladret, Coach Dawn Piepenbrink-McCosh, Matthew Rounis and Coach Larry Schrier. Click on the photo to enlarge.

Junior Nationals Send-off December 7th
Come cheer on CSCA members Alexis Gagnon, Camden Pulkinen, Thomas Rapp, Micah Tang, Matthew Youngs, Hayley Todd, Matthew Rounis, Stephanie Wagner and Andrew Civiello as they prepare to compete at the 2012 U.S. Figure Skating Junior Championships. The Send-off Celebration will take place Wednesday, December 7th at 5:00 PM at the Ice Den. Congratulations to our CSCA skaters and Good Luck at Junior Nationals!

Junior Board Meeting on December 3
Please join the Jr. Board on Saturday, December 3rd from 12:00 to 1:30 PM in the Discovery Room at the Ice Den. Remember to contact Michaela Cannon if you are unable to attend. Reminder: CSCA club members ages 10 through High School Seniors are encouraged to attend.

Sectionals Update
Our CSCA skaters had a commanding presence at Sectionals this year! Congratulations to Douglas Razzano, Madeline Aaron (with partner Max Settlage) and Caitlin Fields (with partner Jason Pacini) for achieving 1st place finishes in Senior Men, Junior and Novice Pairs (respectively)! Cudos also to Haley Todd and Matthew Rounis for their 2nd place finish in Juvenile Pairs, Stephanie Wagner and Andrew Civiello for their 3rd place finish in Juvenile Pairs, Ice Den training mate Logan Leonesio (with partner Cassidy Klopstock) for their 1st place finish in Juvenile Dance and Ice Den training mate Lauren Leonesio (with partner Dustin Perini) for their 4rd place finish in Novice Dance.

Visit the 2012 Pacific Coast Sectionals result page and the 2012 Midwestern Sectionals results page for the complete results of our competing club members. Congratulations once again to all of our CSCA skaters for their terrific performances this past week and Good Luck in your future competitions!

From left to right at the 2012 Sectional Sendoff Party: Front row: Caitlin Fields, Stephanie Wagner, Elena Pulkinen and Haley Todd. Back row: Coach Kelsey Syme, Douglas Razzano, Jason Pacini, Andrew Civiello, Matthew Rounis and Coach Doug Ladret. Click on the photo to enlarge.

2012 Sectionals Send-off Party November 9
Let's celebrate with our CSCA skaters as they get ready to compete at Sectionals!  Club members Douglas Razzano, partners Haley Todd and Matthew Rounis, partners Stephanie Wagner and Andrew Civiello and Ice Den training mate Elena Pulkinen (University ISC of San Jose) are competing at the 2012 Pacific Coast Sectional Championships, while CSCA skaters Madeline Aaron (with partner Max Settlage, Broadmoor SC) and Caitlin Fields (with partner Jason Pacini, Ft. Collins SC) are competing at the 2012 Midwestern Sectional Championships. Come cheer on our advancing CSCA skaters at a Sendoff party on November 9th, starting at 5:30 PM in the Ice Den Lobby. Congratulations to all of our CSCA competitors!

Douglas Razzano To Join Pandora's Unforgettable Moments Ice Show Nov 12
This just in! CSCA skater Douglass Razzano will be joining the cast of National and International skaters performing in Pandora's Unforgettable Moments on Ice show on November 12! Kudos to Douglas!. A limited number of group tickets are still available from the Coyotes Ice Ensemble. Please click here for the event order form or contact Gail Langley to inquire about tickets to the show, or visit the show's website box office for ticket information. Come join your fellow skating fans for an evening of great skating showcasing some of our fabulous local talent! Hurry, tickets are going fast!

Pandora's Unforgettable Moments Ice Show November 12
Start the holiday season early with Pandora's Unforgettable Moments on Ice, a one-night show featuring host Kristi Yamaguchi with niine Olympic, World and National skaters performing to live music by Mannheim Steamroller! The show will be held at Grand Canyon University Arena on November 12th at 7:00 PM. The Coyotes Ice Ensemble is offering discount tickets to the event and holders of the first 100 tickets purchased through CIE will have early access to watch the show warm-ups and an exclusive "chalk talk" with a show skater, starting at 5:00 PM. Please click here for the event order form or contact Gail Langley for more information about this unique holiday treat!

From left to right: Simone Cannon, Jamie Deese and Addy Aguilera at the 2011 Walk for Autism Click on the photo to enlarge.

2011 Walk for Autism October 30
Please join the Junior Board at this year's 2011 Walk Now for Autism Speaks, being held October 30th at 8:00 AM at Tempe Beach Park, 80 W Rio Salado Parkway in Tempe. Volunteers are meeting at 7:30 AM at the Ice Den to carpool to the event location. Visit the Junior Board Facebook page or contact Michaela Cannon for updates on the 2011 Walk for Autism.

Update on Regionals
Our 2012 Regionals Team members turned in several strong performances this year! Special Kudos to Camden Pulkinen for his 1st Place Finish in the Juvenile Boys event! Camden, along with teammates Alexis Gagnon, Thomas Rapp, Micah Tang and Matthew Youngs deserve a Big Hand for earning spots at the 2012 US Junior Championships! Congratulations as well to Jacqueline Benson, who advanced to the Intermediate Ladies final round after garnering a 4th Place Finish in her qualifying event!

In addition, several CSCA skaters have earned slots at Sectionals and Nationals:

• Douglas Razzano is advancing to the
  U.S. National Championships for Senior Men
• Madeline Aaron and partner Max Settlage (Broadmoor SC) are advancing to the
  Midwestern Sectional Championships in Junior Pairs
• Caitlin Fields and partner Jason Pacini (Ft. Collins SC) are advancing to the
  Midwestern Sectional Championships in Novice Pairs
• Stephanie Wagner and Andrew Civiello are advancing to the
  Pacific Coast Sectional Championships in Juvenile Pairs
• Haley Todd and Matthew Rounis are also advancing to the
  Pacific Coast Sectional Championships in Juvenile Pairs

Razzano Nails Silver at Finlandia Trophy,
Earns Spot at Skate America
A Big Huzzah to Douglas Razzano on his stellar season debut at the Finlandia Trophy 2011, held October 6 - 9 in Vantaa, Finland! Douglas earned a a 2nd Place Finish in the Men's event after a 1st Place Finish in the Men's Free Skate event.

The good news doesn't stop there! Douglas will also be representing the USA at Skate America, being held October 21 - 23 in Ontario, California. Click here for the complete results from Finlandia Trophy 2011. Congratulations again to Douglas and Good Luck in your upcoming competitions!

Regional Team Exhibition October 2
Please join us this Sunday, October 2nd at the Ice Den for exhibition performances by our 2012 Regional Team members as they prepare to compete at the the 2012 Southwest Pacific Regional Championships. The event is slated to start at 7:30 AM. View the complete exhibition schedule here. Come out and show your support for our CSCA Regional Team!

CSCA Skaters Shine at the Inaugural 2011 National Solo Dance Competition
Kudos to CSCA skaters Jaclyn Cartwright and Brianna Fullerton for their efforts at the first National Solo Dance competition, held September 23 - 25 in conjunction with the 2011 Pikes Peak Classic in Colorado Springs, CO! Brianna placed 6th in in her Pre-Silver Dance qualifying event while Jaclyn had a 2nd Place Finish in the Pre-Bronze qualifying round and finished 7th in the finals. Click here to see all of the results of the competition.

The National Solo Dance competition is offered to the six top solo ice dancers at each level in each section. If you are interested in competing next year, please visit the USFS National Solo Dance Competition website for eligibility requirements. Congratulations again to Jaclyn and Brianna!

CSCA Regional Team 2012 Announced
Congratulations to our CSCA members who earned spots on the 2012 Regional Team! Click here to see the complete list of team members. The Regionals Send-Off party will be held at the Ice Den's 18 Degrees Sports Den Bar and Grill on Sunday, October 9th from 8:00 - 10:00 AM. Invitations will go out this week with additional details. Good Luck to our 2012 Regional Team!

Aaron and Settlage Earn Strong Finish at JGP Baltic Cup 2011
Kudos to CSCA member Madeline Aaron (with partner Max Settlage) for garnering a 5th Place Finish in the Junior Pair event this past week at the Junior Grand Prix Baltic Cup 2011 in Gdansk, Poland. Madeline and Max finished 3rd in the Short Program event and 5th in the Free Skate event to round out a USA dominated finish in Junior Pairs! Visit the JGP Baltic Cup 2011 event page for the complete results. Congratulations to Madeline and Max and Good Luck with your future assignments!

Dave Kimmel teams up with Coyotes Ice Sports
The Ice Den is pleased to announce that veteran skate specialist, Dave Kimmel, has chosen to call Coyotes Ice Sports - the Ice Den pro shop - his new home. After many years of operating the highly successful Custom Skate in Tempe, Arizona, Dave joined forces with the Ice Den earlier this month. Click here to read more about Dave's exciting new collaboration with Coyotes Ice Sports!

Junior Board News
The following skaters have been elected to serve as Junior Board officers:

• President: Addy Aguilera
• Vice-President: Simone Cannon
• Treasurer: Brianna Gianiorio
• Secretary: Jamie Deese
• Historian: Tina Pepe

2011 National Showcase Updates
Congratulations to CSCA members Nikki Beard, Sarah Kidd, Katy Krupinsky, Karina Manta, Tianna Raught,Danya Sherman and Liana Sherman for their efforts at the 2011 National Showcase competition. Everyone did a great job! Special kudos to Karina for her 1st Place Finish in the Novice Dramatic event, which earned her a place in the Parade of Champions! Congratulations as well to Karina and Nikki for their 2nd Place Finish in the Novice Duet event, Tianna for her 4th Place Finish in the Intermediate Light event, Katy for her 5th Place Finish in the Teen Interpretive event and to Liana for her 3rd and 5th Place Finishes in the Novice Interpretive and Dramatic events, respectively.
Please click here to see all of the results. If you are interested in competing next year, please visit the USFS National Showcase website for eligibility requirements.

2012 SWP Regionals Venue Change
PLEASE NOTE: The 2012 SWP Regional Skating competition has been moved from the Culver City Ice Arena to the Center City Ice Arena in Ontario, CA. The previously announced event schedule remains the same and the updated 2012 SWP Announcement has been posted to the USFS event website.

IMPORTANT:***If you made reservations at the Doubletree Hotel in Culver City, you MUST call the hotel directly to cancel your reservation (310-649-1776)***

Please refer to the 2012 SWP Regional Skating Championships website for continuing updates.

Coyotes Synchro and Ensemble Updates
The Synchro and Ensemble 2011 - 2012 Registration Forms and Schedules have been updated! Please visit the Ensemble and Synchro webpages for information on registration, practice schedules, eligibility and requirements. Check back often for new updates!

Inaugural Ice Den Skate 8k August 14
Come join the fun at the Skate 8k skating and fundraising event on August 14th at the Ice Den! The Ice Den is teaming up with Run Drugs Out of Town and Home Run 4Kids for their first Skate 8k charity fundraiser. The fun-filled day starts at 7:00 AM and all ages and skating levels are welcome. Registration is $20.00 and all participants will receive a hockey jersey and a finisher's medal!

Skate 8 participants interested in charity fundraising will have an opportunity to set up a fundraising page for several Ice Den non-profit organizations, including the Tanner Catalano Foundation, Coyotes Skating Club of Arizona, Coyotes Amateur Hockey Association and the Coyotes Curling Club.

Click here for the event flyer and here for registration and event information. Space is limited, so sign up soon!

From left to right at the 2011 National Showcase Sendoff Party: Standing: Katy Krupinski, Danya Sherman and Liana Sherman. Seated: Tianna Raught and Sarah Kidd. Click on the photo to enlarge.

2011 National Showcase Send-off Celebration August 1
Come cheer on CSCA members Nikki Beard, Sarah Kidd, Katy Krupinski, Karina Manta, Tianna Raught, Danya Sherman and Liana Sherman as they prepare to compete at the 2011 National Showcase Competition, being held August 4 - 6 in Strongville, Ohio. The Send-off Celebration will take place Monday, August 1st at 4:15 PM at the Ice Den. Congratulations to our CSCA skaters and Good Luck at National Showcase!

Ice Den Summer Exhibition IV August 5
The Coyotes Skating Club of Arizona, along with the Ice Den Skating Programs, invites you to take part in our fourth Summer Exhibition at the Ice Den, being held on Friday, August 5, 2011 at 6:00 PM.

Skaters of all levels are welcome, including Ice Den Basic Skills, Ice Ensemble, Synchronized Skating Teams, Adults, Pair & Dance Teams. The exhibitions are for performance experience only and will not be critiqued or judged.

Applications will be accepted on a first come,first served basis. Click here to review and print the application form. The deadline to submit your application is August 2, 2011. Please return your completed form with the appropriate fees to the Coyotes Skating Club of Arizona, 9375 E. Bell Road, Ste. #105, Scottsdale, AZ 85260. Please contact Terry Fields if you have any questions. Space is limited, so sign up soon!

Cactus Classic 2011 Results Posted
The Coyotes Skating Club of AZ would like to thank everyone who participated in Cactus Classic 2011 this year! The competition was a success and we really appreciate the efforts of all involved. Please visit the 2011 Cactus Classic webpage to view the results of the competition.

2011 U.S. Collegiate Championships Update
Kudos to Adam Civiello and Ice Den training mate Jason Pacini on their 2nd and 3rd Place Finishes, respectively, at the 2011 U.S. Collegiate Figure Skating Championships! Porter Waung had a strong finish as well, with a 4th Place Finish in the Senior Lady Short Program Event and an 8th Place Finish overall in a field of 28 contenders! Click here for the complete results from the 2011 U.S. Collegiate Figure Skating Championships. Congratulations again to our CSCA skaters and we hope you have continued success in 2011!

Ice Den Summer Exhibition III July 29
The Coyotes Skating Club of Arizona, along with the Ice Den Skating Programs, invites you to take part in our third Summer Exhibition at the Ice Den, being held on Friday, July 29, 2011 at 6:00 PM.

Skaters of all levels are welcome, including Ice Den Basic Skills, Ice Ensemble, Synchronized Skating Teams, Adults, Pair & Dance Teams. The exhibitions are for performance experience only and will not be critiqued or judged.

Applications will be accepted on a first come,first served basis. Click here to review and print the application form. The deadline to submit your application is July 25, 2011. Please return your completed form with the appropriate fees to the Coyotes Skating Club of Arizona, 9375 E. Bell Road, Ste. #105, Scottsdale, AZ 85260. Please contact Terry Fields if you have any questions.
Space is limited, so sign up soon!

From left to right at the 2011 U.S. Collegiates Sendoff Party: Coach Lara Ladret, Jason Pacini, Adam Civiello and Porter Waung. Click on the photo to enlarge.

U.S.Collegiates Send-off Party July 19
Come celebrate the accomplishments of CSCA members Adam Civiello, Porter Waung and Ice Den training mate Jason Pacini as they prepare to compete at the 2011 U.S. Collegiate Figure Skating Championships, July 21 - 24 in Sun Valley, ID. The Send-off Celebration will take place this Tuesday, July 19th at 4:15 PM at the Ice Den. Good Luck to Adam, Porter and Jason!

Ice Den Open House Saturday, August 6
Please come join the Coyotes Ice Ensemble and Synchronized Skating teams for a free Open House on Saturday, August 6th from 12:00 to 2:00 PM at the Ice Den! Skaters must be Freeskate 4 and above. Please register at the Ice Den Administration office before August 4th. Click here for more information.

Revised Cactus Classic 2011 Schedule Posted
An updated schedule for Cactus Classic 2011 has been posted. Check the Cactus Classic 2011 page often for updates!

Ice Den Summer Exhibition II July 15
The Coyotes Skating Club of Arizona, along with the Ice Den Skating Programs, invites you to take part in our second Summer Exhibition at the Ice Den, being held on Friday, July 15, 2011 at 6:00 PM.

Skaters of all levels are welcome, including Ice Den Basic Skills, Ice Ensemble, Synchronized Skating Teams, Adults, Pair & Dance Teams. The exhibitions are for performance experience only and will not be critiqued or judged.

Applications will be accepted on a first come,first served basis. Click here to review and print the application form. The deadline to submit your application is July 7, 2011. Please return your completed form with the appropriate fees to the Coyotes Skating Club of Arizona, 9375 E. Bell Road, Ste. #105, Scottsdale, AZ 85260. Please contact Terry Fields if you have any questions.
Space is limited, so sign up soon!

Cactus Classic 2011 Schedule Posted
The tentative schedule for Cactus Classic 2011 has been posted. Check the Cactus Classic 2011 page for updates. Good Luck to all of our Cactus Classic 2011 skaters!

Ice Den Summer Exhibition July 8
The Coyotes Skating Club of Arizona, along with the Ice Den Skating Programs, invites you to take part in our Summer Exhibition at the Ice Den, being held on Friday, July 8, 2011 at 6:00 PM.

Skaters of all levels are welcome, including Ice Den Basic Skills, Ice Ensemble, Synchronized Skating Teams, Adults, Pair & Dance Teams. The exhibitions are for performance experience only and will not be critiqued or judged.

Applications will be accepted on a first come,first served basis. Click here to review and print the application form. The deadline to submit your application is June 30, 2011. Please return your completed form with the appropriate fees to the Coyotes Skating Club of Arizona, 9375 E. Bell Road, Ste. #105, Scottsdale, AZ 85260. Please contact Terry Fields if you have any questions.
Space is limited, so sign up soon!

Reminder: 2011 Cactus Classic
Registration Deadline
Registration closes on June 10th, 2011 for the 2011 Cactus Classic Competition. Click here to register online with EntryEeze or to print out the entry form. All entries, paper or online, must be received no later than June 10th, 2011. Get your entries in soon! We look forward to seeing you this year at Cactus Classic!

June 10 - 11: Lights, Camera, Action: Take 2!
Take a break from the heat and come enjoy the Ice Den Ice Show! The annual event features skaters from the Ice Den's Learn to Skate program as well as USFS skaters who are coached by Ice Den instructors.

Activities include a 5:00 PM Dress Rehearsal and an 8:00 PM show on Friday, June 10th, with two shows at 11:00 AM and 2:00 PM on Saturday, June 11th. Tickets are available at the Ice Den Administration Office; 480-585-7465. Come out and support our local skaters!

Club Membership Renewals
It's time to renew your club membership! Click here to get the membership form for the 2011-2012 year. Remember, you must renew your membership if you intend to compete or test after June 30th!

Reminder: June 1st Rule Changes
ATTENTION COACHES: Rule Changes for Competition and Testing for Singles, Pairs, Dance, Synchro and Adults went into effect on June 1, 2011. Click here to see the Combined Report of Action from the 2011 USFS Governing Council.

Please check the USFS Technical Notifications Alert webpage regularly throughout the season. These notifications typically come out on Thursday and are implemented the following Monday.
Also, please complete your Coaches' Registration no later than June 30th!

Best of Luck to all of our coaches and skaters in the coming season!

Reminder: CSCA Annual Banquet and Elections May 15
The CSCA Annual Awards Banquet and Election will be held on Sunday, May 15th at the Grayhawk Golf Club. Ballots and the Banquet invitations have been mailed out to all CSCA members. Please send your RSVP for the Banquet to Marlene Bernstein by May 7th to ensure your place for the event.

Also, Please forward your ballot to Rose Jones no later than 5:00 PM Sunday, May 15th. If you are mailing your ballot, please post it early enough to allow for delivery by May 14th. You can also drop off your ballot at the Ice Den Administration Desk or bring it with you to the Banquet prior to 5:00 PM.

Come celebrate the accomplishments of our CSCA skaters during the 2010-2011 skating season! We look forward to seeing you!

Follow CSCA On Facebook
CSCA and the CSCA Junior Board are on Facebook! Fans can access the CSCA Facebook by clicking the Facebook icon on the Main Menu or here at the CSCA Facebook page. The Junior Board Facebook page can be accessed on the Club Sessions page or here at the Junior Board Facebook page. Come join your fellow CSCA skaters and fans on Facebook!

Junior Board Meeting May 1
Please join the Jr. Board on Sunday, May 1st from 10:00 AM to 12:00 noon at the Ice Den. The Board will be making centerpieces and preparing the Junior Board presentation for the upcoming CSCA Annual Awards Banquet. Remember to contact Patti McNeill or Michaela Cannon if you are unable to attend. Reminder: CSCA club members ages 10 through High School Seniors are encouraged to attend.

Ian Catindig and Coach John Romano at the Silver Men's I - II Freeskate medal ceremony at the 2011 Adult National Figure Skating Championships. Click on the photo to enlarge.

Updates on National TOI & Adult Nationals
The Coyotes Ice Ensemble had a great time in Massachusetts competing in the 2011 National Theatre on Ice competition! The Junior Team earned a 6th Place Finish while the Novice team garnered a 7th Place Finish in the event. See the results of the entire competition here.

At Adult Nationals, Ian Catindig earned Two Silver medals in the Silver Men's I - II and Men's Light Ent/Comedy Interpretive II - III events, while Marlene Bernstein placed 8th and 6th respectively in the Masters Ladies Artistic/Dramatic and Light Ent/Comedy Interpretive IV events. Ice Den training mate Jose Hinojos nailed a Gold medal In the Men's Artistic/Dramatic Interpretive III event and fellow training mate Brenda Wittman earned a Bronze medal in the Masters Intermediate - Novice Ladies III event as well as two 8th place finishes in the Masters Ladies Artistic/Dramatic and Light Ent/Comedy Interpretive II events. Click here to see all of the results from the 2011 Adult Nationals Competition. Congratulations to all of our CSCA skaters!

International Selection Pool Announced
Coyotes SC will be well-represented at international events this year! Congratulations to CSCA members Douglas Razzano, Morgan Agster and Adam Civiello, Madeline Aaron (with Max Settlage) and Ice Den training mates Tiffany Vise and Don Baldwin for earning spots in the 2011-2012 International Selection Pool! Click here to see the complete list of skaters chosen for international events in the coming year. Good Luck to all of our CSCA skaters in 2011!

Skaters Marlene Bernstein and Ian Catindig will represent CSCA at the 2011 Adult National Figure Skating Championships. Click on the photo to enlarge.

Ice Ensemble and Adult Nationals Sendoff Parties April 2 and 3
Please join us this weekend as we cheer on the Coyotes Ice Ensemble and CSCA Adult Skaters as they prepare to compete at the 2011 National Theatre On Ice Competition and the 2011 Adult Figure Skating Championships, respectively. The Sendoff party for the Coyotes Ice Ensemble will be held on Saturday, April 2nd at 4:50 pm and the Sendoff party for Adult Skaters Marlene Bernstein and Ian Catindig will occur on Sunday, April 3rd at 4:00 pm. Congratulations to all of our advancing skaters and Good Luck in your upcoming competitions!
Note: A "post-event" Adult Sectionals Sendoff party will be held concurrently with the Adult Nationals Sendoff party!

2011 Pacific Coast Adult Sectionals Update
Kudos to Heather Mrowiec on her 3rd Place Finish in the Adult Ladies Artistic III Event at the 2011 Pacific Adult Sectional Championships! Ice Den training mates Jose Hinojos and Brenda Wittman had strong finishes as well. Jose pulled down two First Place medals in the Artistic Men and Silver Mens II Free Skate, while Brenda had two Bronze Medals in the Master Ladies Artistic III and Master Ladies Light/Comedy events, with a 6th place finish in the Masters Intermediate - Novice Ladies event. Click here for all the results from the 2011 Pacific Coast Adult Sectionals Non-Qualifying competition and here for the results from the 20ll Pacific Coast Adult Sectionals Qualifying competition. Congratulations again to our adult skaters and we hope you have continued success in 2011!

From left to right at the 2011 Pacific Coast Sectional Championships Adult Ladies Artistic III event medal ceremony: Jenna Whitney, Sonja Reese, Starla Hohbach and Heather Mrowiec

CSCA Awards Banquet - Save the Date!
The annual CSCA Awards Banquet and Board elections will be held on Sunday, May 15th at the Grayhawk Golf Club, from 5:00pm - 9:00pm. Election ballots and additional information regarding the Awards Banquet will be mailed out to CSCA members in the next few weeks. Mark your calendars!

Registration Open for 2011 Cactus Classic
2011 Cactus Classic will be here soon! The 2011 Cactus Classic Announcement has been posted to the 2011 Cactus Classic webpage. Skaters can register online with Entryeeze or by mail using the form found in the announcement. New information will be added as we finalize the competition details, so check back often for updates!

REMINDER: CSCA Annual Dress and Equipment Sale March 8 - 12
The Dress and Equipment Sale starts today and runs through Saturday, March 12th. Shop early and shop often!

REMINDER: RISE Encore March 7
Don't forget! The Rise Encore Showing has been scheduled for March 7th at 7:30 PM. If you missed the RISE premier, or if you would like to see it again, please click here for the list of Phoenix and Tucson theaters that are offering the March 7th Encore presentation.

Max Aaron Places 5th at Jr. Worlds
Congratulations to former CSCA member Max Aaron for his Fifth-Place finish at the 2011 World Junior Skating Championships! Max had very strong skates which led to his year-capping achievement. Click here to view all of the results from Jr. Worlds. Way to go, Max! We hope you continue to dazzle in 2011!

Annual Dress & Equipment Sale March 8 - 12
It is that time of year to clean out your closets and bring in your used or new skating items to be sold at the Annual Dress and Equipment Sale, being held March 8th - 12th at the Ice Den. Please click here to access the form to list items for the sale. Members can begin leaving items with Leslie Richard on February 20th at the Ice Den. Sale Forms and tags will also be available at the Administration Window at the Ice Den.

Mark your calendars! The Annual sale will begin on Tuesday, March 8th and will conclude at noon on Saturday, March 12th. Check the Sale Form for the times of operation for each day. Please contact Jewel Gennaro if you have any questions regarding the sale.

RISE Encore March 7
The February 17th premier of RISE was a success! Following positive reviews and news of sold-out theaters across the U.S., an Encore Showing has been scheduled for March 7th at 7:30 PM. If you missed the RISE premier, or if you would like to see it again, please click here for the list of Phoenix and Tucson theaters that are offering the March 7th Encore presentation.
Attendees: Hold onto your RISE ticket stubs! Ticket holders can redeem their ticket stubs for a collector's pin and commemorative ticket by completing a survey on the RISE website.

RISE Reminder: Thursday, February 17
RISE, the one-night-only event developed by the U.S. Figure Skating Association and hosted by NCM Fathom, will play this Thursday, February 17th at 6:00 PM. RISE celebrates American figure skating while commemorating the 50th anniversary and legacy of the 1961 U.S. World Team tragedy. If you haven't reserved your tickets, check the following theaters for availability:

• AMC Desert Ridge 18, 21001 N Tatum Blvd, STE 32, Phoenix, AZ 85050 480-606-0803
• AMC Ahwatukee 24, 4915 E Ray Rd, Phoenix, AZ 85044 480-705-4884
• Cinemark 16 Mesa,1051 N Dobson Rd, Mesa, AZ 85201 480-733-2843
• AMC Westgate 20,9400 West Hanna Dr, Glendale, AZ 85305 623-772-1758
• Century Oro Valley,12155 N Oracle Rd, Tucson, AZ 85737 520-742-6512
• Century 20 El Con,3601 E. Broadway, Tucson, AZ 85716 520-202-3358
• Century 20 Park Place,5870 E. Broadway Blvd., Tucson, AZ 85711 520-745-2321

CSCA Club Picnic on February 13th
The CSCA Junior Board is hosting a Club Picnic on Sunday, February 13th from 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM at Chaparral Park in Scottsdale, at the Central Ramada, on the SE corner of Hayden and Jackrabbit. The event is open to all CSCA club members and is a Pot Luck Barbeque. Please sign up to bring a picnic item from the Potluck List by RSVP to Patti McNeill or on the sign up sheet posted at the rink. The Junior Board will also be collecting items to donate to Homeward Bound. Please review the Donation List and bring your items to the picnic. Come join the fun!

Douglas Razzano Has Top Ten Finish at Nationals; More Updates
Huge Kudos to Douglas Razzano for his stunning achievements at the 2011 U.S. Figure Skating Championships! He skated a commanding short program featuring a clean Quadruple Toe Loop jump, resulting in a 5th place finish in the Senior Men's Short Program and earning a spot in the final warm-up group for the Senior Men's Free Skate. Douglas had a strong Free Skate performance (which we got to see live on NBC!)and finished 10th overall. Way to go, Douglas!! CSCA member Molly Aaron (with partner Daniyel Cohen) and Ice Den training mates Tiffany Vise and Don Baldwin finished 11th and 6th, respectively, in the Senior Pair Event. Click here to see all of the results from Nationals. Congratulations to all of our CSCA skaters and we hope you see more of you in 2011!

From left to right at the 2011 U.S.National Championships Novice Pairs Medal Ceremony: Chelsea Liu & Devin Perini, Madeline Aaron and Max Settlage, Audrey Goldberg & Joseph Dolkiewicz and Caitlin Fields & Jason Pacini. Click on the photo to enlarge.

CSCA Novice Pairs Shine at 2011 Nationals
Kudos to Club members Madeline Aaron (with Max Settlage) and Caitlin Fields (with Jason Pacini) for their stellar performances in the Novice Pair event at the 2011 U.S. Figure Skating Championships! Madeline and Max took 1st Place while Caitlin and Jason earned a 4th Place finish overall following Monday's Free Skate event. Click here to see all of the results from Nationals. Congratulations again to Madeline, Max, Caitlin and Jason for their impressive achievement!

Junior Board to Meet on January 30
Please join the Jr. Board on Sunday, January 30th from 10:00 AM to 12:00 noon at the Ice Den for a morning of fun and companionship! The Board will be making flyers and planning activities for the upcoming Valentine's Day Club Picnic as well as a Homeward Bound donations project. Remember to contact Patti McNeill or Michaela Cannon if you are unable to attend. Reminder: CSCA club members ages 10 through High School Seniors are encouraged to attend.

Coyotes Hockey & Ice Ensemble Fundraiser
Get your tickets for the hottest game in town! The Coyotes Ice Ensemble is selling tickets for two upcoming Coyotes Hockey games, the first scheduled for Saturday, February 5th against the Minnesota Wild and the second slated for Tuesday, March 8th against the Vancouver Canucks. The first 10,000 fans attending the February 5th match will receive a Coyotes "wearable" blanket.

As an added bonus, the Coyotes Ice Ensemble will be showcasing their new programs for the 2011 National Theatre on Ice Competition. The Ice Ensemble Novice Team will perform during the 1st Intermission of the February 5th game and the Ice Ensemble Junior Team will perform during the 1st Intermission of the March 8th match.

Ticket prices are: $50.00 for lower level end zone seats and $20.00 for upper level sides and end zone seats. Proceeds from the ticket sales will benefit the Coyotes Ice Ensemble Team. Use the order forms below to purchase tickets (please indicate on the form whether you prefer to pick up your tickets at the Jobing.com Arena "Will Call" or at the Ice Den).

• February 5th Ticket Order Form
• March 8th Ticket Order Form

From left to right at the 2011 Nationals Sendoff Party: Tiffany Vise & Don Baldwin, Caitlin Fields & Jason Pacini, Douglas Razzano and Coach Doug Ladret. Click on the photo to enlarge.

2011 Nationals Send-off Celebration January 19th
Come celebrate the accomplishments of CSCA members Douglas Razzano, Molly Aaron (with partner Daniyel Cohen), Caitlin Fields (with partner Jason Pacini), Madeline Aaron (with partner Max Settlage) and Ice Den training mates Tiffany Vise and Don Baldwin as they prepare to compete at the 2011 U.S. Figure Skating Championships. The Send-off Celebration will take place this Wednesday, January 19th at 3:45 PM at the Ice Den. Congratulations to all of our advancing CSCA skaters and Good Luck at Nationals!

Morgan Agster Receives CSAP Award Congratulations to CSCA skater Morgan Agster! She is the recipient of a Competitive Skaters Assistance Program (CSAP) award for the coming year. The CSAP awards, which are provided by the USFS Memorial Fund, help subsidize the training expenses incurred by competitive figure skaters in the singles, pairs and ice dancing disciplines. Awards are based on financial need and competitive history. Visit the Memorial Fund webpage for more information on grants and scholarship opportunities. Go Morgan!

Helen M. McLoraine Scholarship Opportunity
The Helen M. McLoraine Figure Skating Scholarship Program is currently accepting applications for 2011. The endowment was established in December 2009 to assist current and former amateur and professional skaters who wish to pursue a college education. Scholarships are offered each year for full-time undergraduate study at an accredited institution of the student's choice. Visit the Helen M. McLoraine Scholarship webpage for more information on the program. The deadline for application submission is February 18, 2011.

Club Ice January 2!
Start the New Year with skating! Join us on Sunday, January 2nd for a Club Ice event from 8:00 to 9:30 AM at the Ice Den. All CSCA Club Members are welcome. Come have some fun!

Updates on 2010 Golden Spin and 2011 Junior Nationals
CSCA skater Molly Aaron and partner Daniyel Cohen had strong skates at this year's Golden Spin of Zagreb and finished 3rd overall, while Thomas Rapp and Matthew Youngs placed 16th and 15th in their respective qualifying groups at the 2011 Junior National Skating Championships. Click here for the full results of Golden Spin and here for the complete results of the 2011 Junior National Championships. Congratulations to all of our CSCA skaters and we hope you continue to excel in the coming year!

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