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Caitlin Fields and Jason Pacini at the 2012 U.S.National Championships Novice Pairs Medal
Ceremony. Click on the photo to enlarge.
CSCA Skaters Continue the Magic at Nationals!
Huge Kudos to Club members Caitlin Fields (with Jason Pacini) and Douglas Razzano for their
stellar performances at the
2012 U.S. Figure Skating Championships! Caitlin and Jason nailed a 2nd Place finish
in the Novice Pairs event and Douglas parlayed two solid performances into a 5th Place finish
in the Senior Mens event! CSCA member Madeline Aaron (with Max Settlage) garnered a 6th Place
finish in the Junior Pairs event and Ice Den training mates Tiffany Vise and Don Baldwin earned a 9th Place
finish in Senior Pairs. Click
here to see all of the results from Nationals. Congratulations again to our CSCA skaters for their impressive achievements!
We are so proud of you!
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:
Congratulations again to our 2012 Regional Team and
Good Luck to our advancing CSCA members! Visit the
2012 SWP Non-Qualifying Event Results page and the
2012 SWP Results page to view the complete results of the 2012 SWP
Regional Skating Championships.
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:
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President: Addy Aguilera
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Vice-President: Simone Cannon
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Treasurer: Brianna Gianiorio
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Secretary: Jamie Deese
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Historian: Tina Pepe
Congratulations to our Junior Board officers! All positions will
be held for 2 years unless an officer chooses not to serve the second year of
their term. The Junior Board had a very successful fundraising event at the
2011 Cactus Classic
competition and is planning more fundraising events to benefit local charities,
including Homeward Bound. In
addition to fundraising, the Junior Board will be accepting new and gently used
stuffed animals throughout the year to add to charity donations. If you have
stuffed toys you would like to donate, please contact
Michaela Cannon or any Junior Board member.
The next Junior Board meeting will be held October 17, 2011 at 12:00 PM at the
Ice Den. Any CSCA member, aged 10 – 17, who is interested in joining can contact
one of the officers or Junior Board Advisor
Michaela Cannon.
The Junior Board is also on Facebook! Get updates and breaking
news at the
Junior
Board Facebook page
or by clicking the Facebook link on the
Club Sessions page. Come join the fun!
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:
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AMC Desert Ridge 18, 21001 N Tatum Blvd, STE 32, Phoenix, AZ 85050
480-606-0803
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AMC Ahwatukee 24, 4915 E Ray Rd, Phoenix, AZ 85044 480-705-4884
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Cinemark 16 Mesa,1051 N Dobson Rd, Mesa, AZ 85201 480-733-2843
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AMC Westgate 20,9400 West Hanna Dr, Glendale, AZ 85305 623-772-1758
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Century Oro Valley,12155 N Oracle Rd, Tucson, AZ 85737 520-742-6512
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Century 20 El Con,3601 E. Broadway, Tucson, AZ 85716 520-202-3358
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Century 20 Park Place,5870 E. Broadway Blvd., Tucson, AZ 85711
520-745-2321
Tickets are going fast! Come out and enjoy the one-time showing of RISE
with your fellow skaters and skating fans!
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).
Come enjoy an evening of fun and support of the Coyotes Ice Ensemble as they
prepare to compete in the 2011 National Theatre on Ice Competition!
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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