Official Publication of the Tulsa Figure Skating Club

Official Publication of the Tulsa Figure Skating Club

May/ THE INSIDE EDGE June 2008 www.tulsafsc.com Board of Governors Thanks to All Judy Banner Jennifer DeAngelis As the 2007-2008 skating season comes to a close, I want to pause and say thank you to Mark DeAngelis Heidi Fain the many stakeholders that make this club a success. I am ending a two year run as President and Wendy Lissau the experience and memories are invaluable. We members have pulled together and created a good Amie Jonckowski club experience and our support group pitched in with more positive involvement every year. John Martens Creating a good club experience for the members is no different than a skater’s program. Mary Anne McGivern It takes a plan, dedication, persistence, execution and unfailing enthusiasm. The strength of execu- Renee Schmucker Robbin Sipes tion comes from the members, the Board of Governors, the parents and families, the many stake- Kevin Slane holders in our sport and the community support including the sponsors. “We” collectively made a Diane Wood difference over the past two years. Officers The legacy and tradition of a great club lives on through the actions of the present member th President body. We are taking the time during a 70 Anniversary Platinum Jubilee year to remember the Jennifer DeAngelis past, but the past is the keel of this ship. It provides a certain steadiness as we [email protected] navigate the currents of change in the present era. The future is built on that Vice-President experience and it will be dependant upon the members going forward. I can Mary Anne McGivern [email protected] only hope for the same inspirational group of people carrying the torch for-

Secretary ward and making great memories over the years for all involved. This is a life- Heidi Fain time sport for involvement at every level. Please enjoy the time and make it [email protected]

meaningful. Again, thanks for the successes and the memories.

Treasurer John Martens John Martens [email protected] John President, TFSC Committee Chairmen Membership Mark DeAngelis [email protected] New Officers For 2008-2009

Competition Inside This Issue Jennifer DeAngelis New officers were elected at the May board [email protected] meeting. Jennifer DeAngelis will take over as Presi- Test- Singles & Pairs dent replacing John Martens as he finishes a two year Heidi Fain President Comments 1 [email protected] term. Mary Anne McGivern will continue as Vice-

Test-Dance President and Heidi Fain continues as Secretary. Awards Banquet 2 Mary Anne McGivern [email protected] John Martens will take over as Treasurer replacing Member Spotlight 3 Fundraising & Sponsors Mark DeAngelis. Officers will begin their new terms Judy Banner starting June 1st. [email protected] New Sponsors 3 Watch your mailbox for infor- Community Development Katherine Anne O’Shea Diane Wood mation and a ballot for the elections to Cherokee Nations Businesses [email protected] replace outgoing board members. If

Social you would like to run for a board posi- Competition Reports 4 Renee Schmucker [email protected] tion or would like to nominate some- Skate Kansas City

Education, Training & one, contact an officer or board mem- Skate Dallas

Professional Dev. ber listed at the left of this page. Club News & Events 6 Robbin Sipes DeAngelis [email protected] Committee Reports Amie Jonckowski Local Laurels [email protected] New Members Platinum Jubilee Wendy Lissau Upcoming Events

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Webmaster Calendar of Events 7

Kevin A. Slane [email protected] Sponsor Listings 8 Inside Edge Editor Judy Banner McGivern Martens Fain [email protected] The Inside Edge Page 2 May/June 2008

Awards Banquet Indian Springs Country Club, May 18, 2008

Charles Meadows wins the Manuel Gra- bel Award for display- ing good sportsmanship, showing athleticism, and being a positive role model to others.

Pictured at left with club President, John Martens

Awards were given to skaters who “Demonstrated Excellence In The Sport” by their placement at 2008 Regional or National Competitions. John Martens wins Hope Abernathy received the Freestyle award given by Platinum Spon- the Die Hard Award sor Cherokee Nations Businesses. Hope Pictured upper left with TFSC Board for his energy and en- Member, Diane Wood. thusiasm.

Brittany Schmucker & Charles Meadows received the Dance Team award given by Platinum Sponsor K. Anne O’Shea. Pictured upper Pictured at right with club right with club President, John Martens. Vice-President Mary Anne McGivern Most Improved Skaters

Brooke Rogers Joe Ben Wilson Kate Goodwin Megan Banner Nicole Han Brittany Schmucker Ice Dance Ice Dance Freestyle Freestyle Moves In Field Moves In Field 11 & Under 12 & Over 11 & Under 12 & Over 11& Under 12 & Over

Gold Medalists for Senior Level Tests Silver Medalists - Junior Tests Brittany Schmucker - Moves In The Field Ashley Higgs - Moves In The Field Jennifer Cardenas - Moves In The Field Kelly Faquor-Safa - Moves In The Field Paige Wheeler - Freestyle Hope Abernathy - Freestyle Matt Hudson - Freestyle Virginie Cochard-Smith - Adult Freestyle

Bronze Medalists - Novice Tests Megan Banner - Moves In The Field Danika Burton - Moves In The Field Jillian Masters Brittany Schmucker Nikki Strnad East McMillan - Moves In The Field Moves In The Field Moves In The Field Moves In The Field Ashley Higgs - Moves In The Field Paige Westmoreland - Moves In The Field Stephanie McKay - Not Pictured: Virginie Cochard-Smith - Adult Moves In The Field Moves In The Field The Inside Edge Page 3 May/June 2008 Club Members in the Spotlight

The newest member of our Abby Fain was skating club family, Kylie Liberty Elementary Michelle Watkins, made her Star Student of the entrance into the world on, Month for April, Sunday, March 30th at 7:12 pm. She weighed in at 8 2008. The month pounds, 3 ounces and was 19 of April was recog- 3/4 inches long. Proud par- nition for self- ents are skating coach Mar- discipline and tina Watkins & Husband, Mat- work ethic. thew.

Congratulations! Great Job, Abby!!!

When is she going to start skating lessons?

Claire Wood finished 7th out of over Jennifer Cardenas- Laura Barney 250 Oklahoma students who partici- won a “Levit” Congratulations on pated in the level 1 French Exam. award at the your graduation Tulsa Public from Jenks High School District art School! The Tulsa show. She won a Figure Skating Club 2nd place and wishes you the best $50 for her pastel of luck with your of a cow skull.

future plans! Congratulations!

Skating Judge and former TFSC Skater, Corey Babb graduated from Medical School at OSU On May 9th. He will do his residency at the OU Schusterman Center in Cascia Hall eighth graders Madeleine Marshall, Claire Wood, & Alexandria Tulsa in the OB/GYN department. Corey is Sipes celebrated at their 8th grade the son of former test chair, Jannelle Babb recognition ceremony along with 9th and Dr. Ray Babb. He resides in Tulsa with grader, Brittany Schmucker. wife, Emily and infant daughter, Isabella.

TULSA FIGURE SKATING CLUB WELCOMES NEW PLATINUM SPONSORS! Cherokee Nations Businesses (CNB) and Katherine Anne O’Shea of Too Much Fun Key West are two new PLATINUM sponsors! The plati- num sponsorship is a $2,500 level. Claire Wood secured the CNB spon- sorship and is pictured at left with Brad Carson of Cherokee Nations Busi- nesses. Katherine Ann O’Shea’s sponsorship was secured by Mary Anne McGivern. Thank you for your support of figure skating and of our club. The Inside Edge Page 4 May/June 2008

April 3-4, 2008 - Overland Park, KS

TFSC members who participated: Amber Base, Stephen Brower, Juvenile Jumps, Skaters in Event = 4 Abby Fain, Kate Goodwin, Garrett Jensen, Madison Jensen, Taylor 1 Taylor Jonckowski Jonckowski, Charlie Meadows, Brooke Rogers, Jamie Rooks, 2 Jamie Rooks Brittany Schmucker, Alexandria Sipes, & Bailey Slane 4 Abigail Fain

Beginner Artistic, Skaters in Event = 7 Juvenile Spins Grp A, Skaters in Event = 5 6 Brooke Rogers 3 Abigail Fain 4 Taylor Jonckowski Beginner Comp. Grp A, Skaters in Event = 6 5 Madison Jensen Juvenile Spins Grp B, Skaters in Event = 5 1 Jamie Rooks Beginner Spins, Skaters in Event = 5 3 Brooke Rogers Limited Beginner Artistic Grp A, Skaters in Event = 7 5 Madison Jensen Canasta Tango Solo Dance, Skaters in Event = 3 1 Kate Goodwin Limited Beginner FS Grp A, Skaters in Event = 8 3 Brooke Rogers 7 Madison Jensen

ChaCha Solo Dance, Skaters in Event = 2 Open Juvenile Comp. Skaters in Event = 5 1 Brooke Rogers 3 Bailey Slane

2 Garrett Jensen Open Juvenile Jumps, Skaters in Event = 7

Championship Pre-Juvenile FS, Skaters in Event = 11 2 Bailey Slane

5 Taylor Jonckowski Open Juvenile Spins, Skaters in Event = 7 10 Abigail Fain 3 Bailey Slane 11 Jamie Rooks Open Pre-Juvenile FS, Skaters in Event = 4 Fourteenstep Solo Dance, Skaters in Event = 2 1 Bailey Slane 1 Brittany Schmucker Open Pre-Juvenile/Pre-Juvenile Boys FS, Skaters in Event = 2 2 Alexandria Sipes 1 Stephen Brower Intermediate Comp. Dance, Skaters in Event = 2 Pre Juvenile Dance Compulsory Dance, Skaters in Event = 2 2 Brittany Schmucker 2 Abigail Fain 2 Charles Meadows Pre Juvenile Dance CompDance - Standings for the First Intermediate Comp. Dance - Standings for the Dance, Skaters in Event = 2 First Dance, Skaters in Event = 2 2 Abigail Fain 1 Brittany Schmucker 1 Charles Meadows Pre Juvenile Dance Comp Dance - Standings for the First Final Round Dance, Skaters in Event = 2 Intermediate Comp. Dance - Standings for the 2 Abigail Fain Second Dance, Skaters in Event = 2 2 Brittany Schmucker Pre Juvenile Dance Comp Dance - Standings for the Second 2 Charles Meadows Dance, Skaters in Event = 2 2 Abigail Fain Intermediate Free Dance, Skaters in Event = 1 1 Brittany Schmucker Pre Juvenile Dance Comp Dance - Standings for the Second 1 Charles Meadows Final Round Dance, Skaters in Event = 2 2 Abigail Fain Intermediate Jumps Grp B, Skaters in Event = 6 4 Amber Base Pre-Juvenile Comp Grp B, Skaters in Event = 7 6 Charles Meadows 1 Kate Goodwin 3 Jamie Rooks Intermediate Men Spins, Skaters in Event = 2 2 Charles Meadows Pre-Juvenile Spins, Skaters in Event = 3 3 Kate Goodwin Intermediate Spins Grp B, Skaters in Event = 5 1 Amber Base Preliminary Free Skate Grp B, Skaters in Event = 7 4 Kate Goodwin Juvenile Compulsory, Skaters in Event = 4 2 Taylor Jonckowski Novice Ladies SP, Skaters in Event = 12 7 Brittany Schmucker Juvenile Comp. Dance, Skaters in Event = 2 2 Alexandria Sipes Intermediate Ladies FS - Grp A, Skaters in Event = 11 8 Amber Base 2 Stephen Brower

Juvenile Compulsory Dance - Standings for the Novi ce Ladies FS, Skaters in Event = 11 First Dance, Skaters in Event = 2 5 Brittany Schmucker 1 Alexandria Sipes 1 Stephen Brower

Pictured left to right: Juvenile Compulsory Dance - Standings for the Second Dance Skaters in Event = 2 Kate Goodwin, Abby 2 Alexandria Sipes Fain, Bailey Slane, 2 Stephen Brower Brooke Rogers, & Juvenile Free Dance, Skaters in Event = 2 Jamie Rooks 1 Alexandria Sipes 1 Stephen Brower

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TFSC Results April 24-26 - Grapevine, TX

Adult Bronze Ladies - FS, Skaters in Event = 3 Open Juvenile – Jumps, Skaters in Event = 6 2 Angie Simants 4 Bailey Slane

Adult Silver Ladies - Jumps, Skaters in Event = 3 Open Juvenile Girls – Comp, Skaters in Event = 6 2 Angie Simants 5 Bailey Slane

Adult Silver Ladies – Spins, Skaters in Event = 3 3 Angie Simants Open Juvenile Girls – Spins, Skaters in Event = 5 3 Bailey Slane Basic Skills Level BS8 - Grp A – Elemts, Skaters in Event = 6 6 Katie Smith Open Pre-Juvenile Girls - FS, Skaters in Event = 8 4 Bailey Slane

Basic Skills Level BS8 - Grp A – FS, Skaters in Event = 6 Pre-Juvenile Girls Grp A - FS, Skaters in Event = 13 2 Katie Smith 9 Nicole Han Basic Skills Level FS2 - Grp A – Comp, Skaters in Event = 6 13 Katherine DeAngelis

4-TIE Peyton Lissau Pre-Juvenile Girls Grp A – Comp, Skaters in Event = 9 Basic Skills Level FS2 - Grp B – FS, Skaters in Event = 5 3-TIE Nicole Han 5 Peyton Lissau 5 Katherine DeAngelis

9 Michelle Han Basic Skills Level FS2 – Showcase, Skaters in Event = 1 1 Peyton Lissau Pre-Juvenile Girls Grp A - Spins – FS, Skaters in Event = 7

Basic Skills Level FS3 - Grp B – Comp, Skaters in Event = 4 3 Nicole Han 5-TIE Katherine DeAngelis 3 Katelyn Cashion

Basic Skills Level FS3 - Grp D – FS, Skaters in Event = 5 Pre-Juvenile Girls Grp B – FS, Skaters in Event = 14 13 Taylor Jonckowski 1 Katelyn Cashion

Basic Skills Level FS4 - Grp E – FS, Skaters in Event = 5 Pre-Juvenile Girls Grp B – Spins, Skaters in Event = 7 2 Michelle Han 4 Payton Keitges

Basic Skills Level FS5 – Comp, Skaters in Event = 6 Pre-Juvenile Girls Grp C – FS, Skaters in Event = 13 13 Michelle Han 1 Madison Keitges

Basic Skills Level FS5 - Group B – FS, Skaters in Event = 4 Pre-Preliminary Girls Grp B - Comp, Skaters in Event = 8 5 Katy Palmer 1 Madison Keitges

Basic Skills Level FS6 - Grp A – Comp, Skaters in Event = 3 Pre-Preliminary Girls Grp B – FS, Skaters in Event = 9 8 Katy Palmer 3 Jordan Jonckowski

Basic Skills Level FS6 - Grp A – FS, Skaters in Event = 3 Pre-Preliminary Girls Grp B – Spins, Skaters in Event = 8 3 Jordan Jonckowski 6 Katy Palmer

Basic Skills Level SF4 - Grp B – Comp, Skaters in Event = 5 Intermediate Ladies Grp A, Skaters in Group = 12 5 Payton Keitges 3 East McMillan (Short Program) 2 East McMillan (Free Skate) Intermediate Group B – Spins, Skaters in Event = 6 2 East McMillan (Final Placement – Grp A) 1 Stephanie McKay 6 Danika Burton Intermediate Ladies Final, Skaters in Event = 15 15 East McMillan Intermediate Group C – Spins, Skaters in Event = 5 3 Megan Banner Intermediate Ladies Grp B, Skaters in Group = 14 11 Megan Banner (Short Program) Intermediate Ladies Grp A - Jumps, Skaters in Event = 6 12 Megan Banner (Free Skate) 4 Megan Banner 11 Megan Banner (Final Placement, Grp B)

Intermediate Ladies Grp B - Jumps, Skaters in Event = 8 Intermedaite Ladies Grp C, Skaters in Group = 16 4 Danika Burton 9 Danika Burton (Short Program) 8 Stephanie McKay 9 Danika Burton (Free Skate) Juvenile – Jumps, Skaters in Event = 7 9 Danika Burton (Final Placement, Grp C)

7 Taylor Jonckowski Junior Ladies, Skaters in Group =15 Juvenile Girls Grp A - Spins, Skaters in Event = 5 6 Hope Abernathy (Free Skate) 4 Taylor Jonckowski

Juvenile Girls Grp A – Comp, Skaters in Event = 6 The following TFSC members participated in 6 Taylor Jonckowski the Skate Dallas Competition:

Novice - Artistic, Skaters in Event = 2 1 Stephanie McKay Hope Abernathy, Megan Banner, Danika Burton,

Katie Cashion, Katherine De Angelis, Nicole Han, Michelle Han, Jordan Jonckowski, Taylor Jonck- owski, Madison Keitges, Peyton Keitges, Payton Pictured left to right - Madison Lissau, Stephanie McKay, Katy Palmer, Angie Keitges, Payton Keitges, & Katelyn Simants, Katie Smith, & Bailey Slane. Cashion The Inside Edge Page 6 May/June 2008 Club News & Events

Spring Flower Local Laurels Fundraiser Heidi Fain, Test Chair Judy Banner Fundraising Tests Passed February and April 2008 Chair Special thanks to Junior Moves Preliminary Freeksate all those who Ashley Higgs Emily Movahed Tiara Smith helped unload the Novice Moves flower plants and Megan Banner Pre-Preliminary Freeskate organize them for Danika Burton Jennifer Fox distribution! Paige Westmoreland Julia Hendrickson Mary Joyce Intermediate Moves Kaitlyn Palmer Viginie Cochard-Smith Brooke Rogers Top Sellers: Danielle Dipboye 1. Charles Meadows - 76 plants Top seller, Amanda Stephens Juvenile Moves 2. Abby Fain - 36 plants Charlie Juvenile Pairs Meadows Katherine DeAngelis 3. Katie Standlee - 34 plants Chelsea Jones won the Nicole Han 4. Jessica Barber - 29 plants Cory Tate-Sullivan drawing Jamie Rooks 5. Stephen Brower - 29 plants for 10 Freestyle sessions! Dutch Waltz Pre-Juvenile Moves 6. Claire Wood - 29 plants Abigail Fain Joseph Wilson Other participants included: Jannelle Babb, Megan Banner, Garrett Jenson Preliminary Moves Laura Barney, Kim Borgos, Hailey Dugan, Emily Enterline, Jor- Solo Dutch Waltz Madeline Marshall dan & Taylor Jonckowski, Mary Joyce, Jillian Masters, Mary Katherine DeAngelis Anne McGivern, Stephanie McKay, Hannah & Nicole Richard- Emily Movahed son, Brittany Schmucker, Alexandria Sipes, Bailey Slane, Tiara Nicole Richardson Solo Canasta Tango Katherine DeAngelis Smith, & Joe Ben Wilson Pre-Preliminary Moves

The total profit after expenses was $2,373. Roughly half of that Jennifer Fox Solo Rhythm Blues Julia Hendrickson Katherine DeAngelis money was given back to sale participant’s skater accounts. $2.50 per plant sold! Garrett Jenson Swing Dance Jordan Jonckowski Brooke Rogers Mary Joyce Participation in club fundraisers can be very profitable. Skaters get Kaitlyn Palmer Fiesta Tango back half of the profit they bring in on poinsettia and flower sales Brooke Rogers Stephen Brower and 20% of sponsor money. A total of $4,063 was paid out to Brooke Rogers Amanda Stephens TFSC skater accounts during the 2007-2008 fiscal year! That Hickory Hoedown money includes spring flowers, poinsettias and sponsorships. Intermediate Freeskate Megan Banner Charles Meadows Top 5 skater account earnings: Danika Burton Solo Hickory Hoedown 1. Claire Wood $1217.50 This kind of money can Charles Meadows Chelsea Jones 2. John Martens $550.00 go along way in covering 3. Katherine DeAngelis $382.00 skating expenses and it’s Juvenile Freeskate Solo Ten Fox 4. Charlie Meadows $266.00 really not that hard to do! Stephen Brower Chelsea Jones

5. Brooke Rogers $182.00 Pre Juvenile Freeskate Blues Stephen Brower Kim Borgos Contact Judy Banner to find out about how you can earn money for the Cory Tate-Sullivan club and for your own personal skating expenses. [email protected] Paso Doble Adult Willow Kim Borgos

Kathy Gibson Starlight Waltz Welcome New Members! Adult Ten Fox Kim Borgos Natalie Bashforth Alan Orr Kathy Gibson Jeanie Graham Chelsea Orr Jullia Naifeh Karen Orr Next Test Sessions

Sonila Naifeh Anne O’Shea June 3rd, 5:30-7:30 p.m. at Oilers Ned Presley Brian Quatrini July 1st, 5:30-7:30 p.m. at Oilers Alan Orr Syndey Kirkland August 26th, 5:45-8:15 p.m. at Oilers (last session for Regionals) The Inside Edge Page 7 May/June 2008

Upcoming Seminars on Spins & Choreogrpahy Platinum Jubilee Plans are underway to bring in skating professionals Bobbi Shire and Scott Brown to conduct seminars on spins and on choreography. Scott Celebration

Brown will conduct a choreography seminar with skaters on June 6th. A spins seminar with Bobbi Shire will be held in September. Watch Mark your calendars for this your email and the club website for exact dates and seminar details. summer's Platinum Jubilee party, If you have seminar ideas or questions contact Education and Training tentatively planned for Saturday, Chairs Amie Jonckowski and Robbin Sipes at [email protected] or [email protected] July 26th. This not-to-be-missed party will celebrate the TFSC's 70 Club Jackets years of skating excellence with fun, food and an unprecedented We offer two different club jacket designs. At reunion of past and present TFSC left is a wind suit type jacket. Bottom right is a lighter weight and more fitted design. Both jackets are person- members. Watch for more details alized with the skater’s name. Matching pants are avail- coming soon! able with either design. They are custom jackets so measurements are required. Orders can be taken at any time. The jackets are made by different companies. If Visit The TFSC Online Store you are interested in ordering the wind suit type jacket Log onto the TFSC website (top left) contact Kathy Gibson at [email protected]. www.tulsafsc.com and click the For the fitted type jacket, contact Judy Banner at “online store” link [email protected].

Editorial note

Mark Your Calendars Please email any pictures or Saturdays September– May Club Ice Oilers Ice Center 10:15 - 11:45 10:15 Low, 10:45 Mixed, 11:15 High) newsletter content Low (Basic - Preliminary); High (PreJuvenile and up) to Judy Banner at [email protected] June 3rd Test Session 5:30-7:30 p.m. Oilers Ice Center for consideration for June 13-15 Mid-Continent Invitational Wichita, KS (Wichita FSC) the July/August June 24-29 Broadmoor Open Colorado Springs, CO (Broadmoor FSC) newsletter. July 1st Test Session 5:30-7:30 p.m. Oilers Ice Center Deadline for July 11-13 Cannon Texas Open Plano, TX; (Stars FSC) submission is July 23-26 Skate Detroit Detroit, MI (Detroit FSC) July 1st. July 30 - Aug 2 Lake Placid Dance Competition Lake Placid, NY August 1-3 Heart of America Invitational Overland Park, KS (Silverblades FSC) August 6-10 Colorado Championship Arvada, CO (Mile High FSA) For more news and August 6-10 National Showcase Rochester, MN (Rochester FSC) competition August 14-17 Dupage Open Dupage, IL (Dupage FSC) information visit our August 17 Arctic Edge Open Basic Skills Arctic Edge Arena, Edmond, OK website at August 26th Test Session 5:45-8:15 p.m. Oilers Ice Center www.tulsafsc.com Aug 29 - Sep 1 Houston Fall Invitational Sugarland, TX (Houston FSC) Click Club Info. Sept. 19-21 Pony Express Championships St. Joseph, MO (St. Joseph FSC) Click on October 10-14 Southwestern Regional's Colorado Springs, CO (Broadmoor FSC) newsletter to Nov. 14 (tentative) Blazing Blades Basic Skills Oklahoma City, OK (Blazers Ice Center) download a copy of Nov. 11-15 Midwestern Sectional Championship Houston, TX (TX Gulf Coast FSC) this publication. Dec. 8-13 Junior National Championship The Inside Edge Page 8 May/June 2008 We Thank Our Sponsors

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