Spring into this months newsletter with FSCLA! We have some important information regarding the spring show and some many important dates coming up this month.
Skater of the Month
Valerie Doucet
Age: 21
Level: Freeskate 1
Hometown: Ragley, Louisiana
Coach: Pam Kaminsky
How you got started: I just have had a dream to figure skate and I decided to go for it and it's the best decision I've ever made
Hobbies: Figure skating and hanging out with friends
Favorite Element(s): Toe loop jump and Waltz jump Favorite Skater(s): Amber Glenn
Goals: My goal is to get better at figure skating and compete and inspire others to go for their dream
News
Spring Show
Next Saturday, 4/9, is the decoration day at Pam's house. We only need those who signed up for set-up/take down to be there. Anyone else who would like to come will get some volunteer hours. All help is greatly appreciated! (Please refer to the Spring Show Meeting packet for time and address)
Group practices are from 9-10 am on the following dates: (4/16) (4/23) (4/30) and (5/7).
Dress Rehearsal will be held on Saturday 5/14 from 7-10 am.
Please read and reread the Spring Show Meeting Packet and review any information you may have missed.
Blood Drive
Planet Ice is hosting an "Easter Bash" Saturday April 16 from 12:30-4:00 pm. Please consider donating if you are able! Volunteers can get hours by helping at our booth and with the fun jump.
Board Membership
The following people are Board Members of FSCLA:
President-Jodi Boise
Vice-President - Siobhan McAuliffe
Secretary - Lacey Guidry
Treasurer - Pam Kaminsky
The following people are Chair-people of FSCLA:
Show Chair - Shelly Boone
Skater Representative - Olivia Picou
Policy & Procedure Chair - Lucy Melancon
Communications Chair and Parent Representative- Erin Chrisman
Social Media Chair - Anna Hutchinson
The following positions are currently open:
Test Chair
Membership Chair
FSCLA will be holding elections in June. All members will be notified when it is time to vote. Until then, speak with a Board Member or Chair-person with any questions you have concerning Board Membership and/or Board Member's jobs. You can also find that information in the Club's By-Laws, which were handed out at the meeting.
Birthday Card
Anna Hutchinson (4/8)
Jodi Boise (4/19)
Lucy Melancon (4/19)
Mark Jenkins (4/24)
Carlie Ellis (4/29)
In Skating This Month
Team USA takes home three medals on final day of World Championships
The United States won three medals on the final day of ISE World Figure Skating Championships 2022. Vincent Zhou took the bronze medal in the men's competition, while ice dancers Madison Hubbel and Zachary Donohue, and Madison Chock and Evan Bates earned silver and bronze, respectively.
This World Championships marks the first time since 1967 that the United States has won a medal in four disciplines. Additionally, with the results this week in France, the United States will have the maximum number of entries into the ISU World Figure Skating Championships 2023.
Knierim and Frazier Win World Pairs Title
Knierim and Frazier scored a competition and career-best 221.09 points to claim gold, including a career-best 144.21 points in the free skate. Fresh off a silver medal in the team event in Beijing, the tandem was making their second World Championships appearance.
Quotes
“If you do what you have always done, you will get what you have always gotten.”
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