The SKATERS EDGE Volume 10 October/November 2014 Learn to Skate Information

There will be no classes October 11, 2014 or November 11, 2014. Thanks.

By: Lisa Headen, Skating Director

Winter Show 2014 Polar Express Upcoming Events

The Fort Myers Skatium is currently casting for our winter October 7-November 22 production of Polar Express. The show is open to skaters of all ages Learn to Skate Session 6 and abilities from the very beginner skater to the most advanced October 18 skater. The show will be held December 13, 2014 at 3:30pm. There Winter Show Try Outs is a mandatory informational meeting for skaters and parents before st th October 19 the 1 rehearsal October 19 . Please plan on attending that meeting. Rehearsals are scheduled for Sunday mornings. For more information Winter Show Rehearsal on the show contact the Skating Director, Lisa Headen and Parent Meeting December 13 Congratulations!!!! Polar Express on Ice

Congratulations to our Figures Skating Association Skaters who recently skated at the Qualifying South Atlantic Regional Competition in Georgia: Good Luck to Moriah Ashley Easterly, Mariah Mele, Moriah Oliveria (advancing to regional Oliveria participating in competition) the Eastern Sectional We were very well represented by the girls. Congratulations to Coach Championship in NC. Be Rimma and Coach Tetyanna for their hard work as well. sure to wish her and Coach

Rimma good luck before they leave. Please like our new Facebook page FM Skatium 1

Volume 10 October/November 2014

What to do Next!!! Many parents question what to do next with their child’s skating. The Fort Myers Skatium follows the Ice Skating Institutes (ISI) skating curriculum. We strongly recommend that all skaters join ISI. As a member you are entitled to participate in competitions both locally and nationwide. The annual fee is only $15 and provides you with supplemental accident insurance policy, a quarterly magazine and the privilege to take ISI tests and have those tests registered. ISI also encourages skaters of all ages and abilities to showcase those skills in competitions and shows. There are a variety of paths a skater can take in their skating career but all of them start with learn to skate Attention Girl lessons. Please see the Skating Director if you have any questions about ISI, lessons, shows or competitions. Scouts and Boy ISI Worlds Team Scouts The Fort Myers Skatium is currently putting together our ISI The Fort Myers Skatium offers World Team. This group of skaters will be traveling to both a boy scout and girl scout Chicago in May to represent the Skatium in international patch program. competition. This is a huge event with skaters from all over The program includes admission the world. Many current and former Olympians were proud to a public session for each members of ISI including , , skater, a 30 minute lesson with , and Jason Brown. We are one of our professional staff currently fielding ensemble teams, production teams, coaches, skate rental, a jump/spin teams, ice dancers and solo skaters to fill out the certificate of participation, a roster. We will begin fundraising soon to lessen the cost of Skatium scout patch and an travel for everyone. If you are interested in joining our evaluation form. team please contact Coach Lisa. The cost is $12.50 per scout and there is a minimum of 4 scouts needed. Happy Birthday to the following Fort Myers Skatium skaters:

The program is available during Jenna K Oct 4, Sam S Oct 13, Claire F Oct 20, any public session. Ben O Nov 4, Natalie K Nov 6, Kaylee Q Nov 7, Call 239-321-7516 for more Danielle S Nov 9, Aimee B Nov 15 information or to schedule your date and time.

Fort Myers Skatium 2250 Broadway Fort Myers, FL 33901 239-321-7516 (phone) 239-344-4451 (fax) [email protected]

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