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  • Online Information

    As a response to COVID-19, many activities have moved online:

    • Monthly Board of Directors meetings have taken place using Zoom since March.
    • Annual Elections being conducted using online OpaVote system. Deadline June 10th.
    • Annual Meeting being conduction using Zoom Webinar on June 13th at 9:00 am.
      • Must register to attend, invitations will be sent this week.
      • Link to attend the meeting will be sent as registrations are processed.

    Other online services in use to manage club business and convey information

    U.S. Figure skating online sites:

  • Congratulations to all Graduating Seniors

    Each year U.S. Figure Skating recognizes student-athletes who have worked hard to pursue figure skating while maintaining their academics. While figure skating is not a traditional school sport, it requires the same dedication, perseverance, and time management as any varsity sport. It is the goal of the Graduating Senior Award program of U.S. Figure Skating to help ensure these student-athletes are recognized for those skills.

    Graduating Senior Awardees, San Diego FSC:

    • Sydney Canty, Gold
    • Remy Reeb, Gold
    • Milan Canty, Gold
    • Lili Barton, Silver

    Congratulations on all the hard work during these trying times. Here is a message from Team USA athletes for the Class of 2020.

  • Coronavirus (COVID-19) Response – 4/17/2020 Update

    The SDFSC Board of Directors hopes each of our figure skating families is healthy and safe in these difficult times. Like everyone else, we are monitoring the directions provided by the state, county, and city officials and looking forward to the day when we can safely return to the ice.

    When we do return, things will come back slowly and differently. It will take time for skaters to return to where they were in skills and abilities. It will take time for coaches to get to all their students and have them ready for the next test and/or competition. Taking all of this into consideration, the board has decided to change/cancel additional upcoming events:

    • The May and June Test Sessions are canceled. Existing registrations moved to July.
    • The SDFSC Annual Meeting will be held through an online video conference. Elections and voting will be completed electronically, details by the end of May.
    • The 2020 Skate La Grande competition is canceled. We won’t want to gather in crowds, nor will people have had enough ice time to be ready.
    • 2020-2021 Membership renewal will be proceeding in June to ensure we are prepared when the rinks open again.

    Updates to previously announced changes:

    • The Road to Gold training camp was postponed.  Exploring dates in late August and December.  New date TBD.
    • Synchronized Skating Tryout was postponed.  New date TBD.
    • The April Test Session was canceled. Next test session now July.

    U.S. Figure Skating updates:

    • Many events postponed or canceled through the end of June.
    • The Governing Council has been postponed until May 15-16, 2020, and will be conducted as virtual meetings with electronic voting. Besides the usual long list of potential rules changes, there will undoubtedly be discussions and guidance for the resumption of future events.

  • Coronavirus (COVID-19) Response

    UPDATE: 03/24/2020 – U.S. Figure Skating has further canceled events until May 11, 2020. SDFSC will continue to monitor and change scheduled events as necessary.

    As of this morning, U.S. Figure Skating strongly recommends that all club events and programs (competitions, test sessions, shows, etc.) are canceled or postponed through at least April 12.  The San Diego FSC believes this is a prudent precaution to help our country control the spread of the COVID-19. As a result:

    • The Road to Gold training camp is postponed.
    • Synchronized Skating Tryout is postponed.
    • The April Test Session is canceled, and all entries will be moved to the May Test Session.

    You can either choose to keep your reserved spot or request a full refund. Email the appropriate chair if you want to receive a refund. Road to Gold is roadtogold@sandiegofsc.org, for Test Session email testing@sandiegofsc.org.

    We hope that all of our figure skating family remains safe.

    Sincerely,
    SDFSC Board of Directors

  • Syncho Teams off to Nationals

    We wish the best of luck for a great skate to our members and alumni who are traveling to the U.S. Synchronized Figure Skating Championships (Nationals) this week (February 26-29th) in Providence, Rhode Island.

    Team del Sol – Novice – SDIA Christmas Show

    We also have SDFSC alumni going including the Buddies on the Senior Cystallettes, Ms. Kate Liang on the University of Michigan Collegiate, and Ms. Julie Nelson on Miami University Collegiate.

  • Isabelle Emler Representing Team USA

    San Diego FSC member Isabelle Emler has been named to Team USA and competed in Advanced Novice this week in Den Haag, Netherlands at the Challenge Cup 2020. She was 3rd place of 37 skaters after the short program, and finished the competition in 8th! Congratulations.

    Isabelle Emler with Jason Brown
    Challenge Cup 2020 – Den Haag, Netherlands

  • Learn to Skate Party

    The San Diego Figure Skating Club invites you to join ice skating champions Gracie Gold and Max Aaron for a Learn To Skate on-ice party, followed by a very special “Meet and Greet”. HURRY…space is filling up now! To be a part of this once-in-a-lifetime event, go online to EntryEeze and register! This 30 minute Learn to Skate Party is Friday, March 20th at 4:50pm at Poway ICE and only costs $20. Have USFS or LTSUSA number ready when registering.

  • Road to Gold Training Camp – Gracie Gold & Max Aaron

    We are excited to open registration for the Road to Gold Training Camp featuring Gracie Gold and Max Aaron as well as our own Geoff Varner. On Saturday, March 21st, the FULL CAMP of seven 30 minute on-ice sessions and one 60 minute off-ice session will be held at the San Diego Ice Arena. All participants will also be invited to a Meet & Greet session and a Parent Q&A session on Friday, March 20 at Poway ICE. If not yet at FS3 level to participate in the full camp, Gracie will also host a Learn to Skate Party on Friday at Poway ICE.

    Please read three pages of announcement details including EntryEeze instructions before using EntryEeze Signup. The registration deadline is March 1, 2020.

    A limited number of Private Lessons (30 minutes) will be available with Gracie and Max. Reservations made as “Practice Ice” and “Warmup Ice” and will be scheduled at Poway ICE on Friday, March 20th after 2:30 pm and on Saturday, March 21st after 5:00 am. If available space exceeded, a refund for the Private Lesson reservation will be made.

  • Become a U.S. Figure Skating Judge

    The SDFSC recognizes the time and effort required to obtain your first judging appointment. In an effort to encourage and support you in your endeavor, we are pleased to offer you a reimbursement for your club membership as you pursue your judging appointment.

    Criteria:

    • Must sign up for USFS membership through San Diego FSC
    • Must sign up as a trial judge through U.S. Figure Skating website
    • Must have a mentor
    • Must trial judge at a minimum of 6 test sessions per year (not all required to be San Diego test sessions). The year for these purposes refers to a USFSA Membership year which is July 1-June 30.
    • Sponsorship of membership for judges trialing will be for (2) one-year cycles maximum

    Future Expectations:

    • Would judge at SDFSC tests sessions and or competitions

    Specifics:

    • Reimbursement requests will be sent to the club by June 15 of each calendar year.
    • They must be submitted with proof of the criteria above.

  • 2020 Adult Critique and Synchro Exhibition

    SDFSC is hosting an Adult Critique and Synchro Exhibition at the San Diego Ice Arena on Sunday, January 12th, 2020 7:15-8:45 pm. Please come out and support our adult and synchronized skaters.

    Adults competing in the 2020 season can register by completing this form:
    https://sandiegofsc.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/2020-Adult-Critique-Registration-Form.pdf

    Important information for you to know:

    1. The registration form is to be filled out by any 2020 competitive Adult skater wanting to do this critique and reviewed by their coach.
    2. A bio must be included on page two of the registration form.
    3. The registration form must be emailed by December 15th, 2019 to Director1@SanDiegoFSC.org
    4. If the skater’s home club is not SDFSC, a letter of permission from the home club must be included.

    The event chair is Rachel Liang (E-mail: Director1@SanDiegoFSC.org), and please feel free to E-mail her with any questions or suggestions.