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ICE SHOW GROUPS & REHEARSAL SCHEDULE

EYSC is excited to share the Ice Show Groups & Rehearsal Schedule for our Ice Show - Celestial Celebration! 
 
Group Numbers: 
 
Rehearsal Schedule: 
 
All information has also been posted at the rink, on the bulletin board that is across from the coach's changeroom. 
 
If you have any questions email our Ice Show Coordinators, Caro & Shane.
Carolane Soucisse <carolanesoucisse02@gmail.com> 
Shane Firus <sfirus53@gmail.com>

CANSKATE GROUP ROTATIONS

This is the first week of Canskate group rotations!  As mentioned in our Canskate Infomation email (and on our website).  Canksate/Fundamentals/Teen Groups will be rotating to 3 stations during their lesson time:  Balance, Control & Agility.  
 
Balance: Forward, Gliding, Edges, Crossovers
Control: Stopping, Backwards, Speed
Agility: Turns, Jumps, Pivots
 
Switching coaches ensures consistent quality instruction for all skaters! This allows for optimal progressions and opportunities to meet different coaches benefiting from their unique coaching styles!  
 
We find it helpful to let your child know (before the session) that they will be meeting new teachers & rotating to different stations.  
Skaters will start in the same colour, with the same teacher they had the previous weeks.  Then they will rotate to a new teacher, with their group colour.
 
Skaters will have a general progress report & a detailed end-of-year report card which will include any ribbons the skater has earned this season!  Please note all skills must be done on both feet, for a certain amount of time to be achieved.  
 
Check out our website for the ribbon/badge system along with the end-of-year report card sample.  https://www.eastyorkskatingclub.com/pages/programs-2/canskate/
 

REMINDER: NO REGULAR SKATING ON JANUARY 24TH

A friendly reminder that there is no skating or off-ice on Wednesday, January 24th due to our Starskate Test Day & Ice Show Feature Auditions.  Classes will resume on January 31st. 


Good luck to those who are testing & auditioning! 

FEATURE AUDITIONS - SCHEDULE

TEST DAY

Attached is a copy of the Test Day on Wednesday, January 24th. 
This year, we have a new payment process!
 
If you have multiple kids testing, kindly complete their invoices/cart separately. 
 
Located on our website under the tab "Test Fees" skaters will select and pay for the exact test(s).  https://www.eastyorkskatingclub.com/pages/testfees/
 
Uplifter should apply the appropriate fees at the total: 
  • 1 Test = $25
  • 2 Tests = $37
  • 3 Tests = $49
Under "Comments regarding invoice" please add the skater's name.  Then, if another skater is testing, complete a second invoice.  
 
Good luck everyone! 

LAST DAY TO REGISTER FOR ICE SHOW FEATURES

Today is the last day to register for Ice Show Feature Auditions!  Registration closes at 11pm!

Ice Show Feature Auditions - Wednesday, January 24, 2024

We invite StarSkaters who have registered for a number in the ice show & who have completed all of star 2 to join us for Feature Auditions on Wednesday, January 24th, 2024 starting at 5:35pm (after Test Day). 

Deadline - Wednesday, January 17th @ 11pm

Cost = $20  

 

The ice show directors will announce those selected for features in early February 2023. 

** Please note: We highly recommend skaters intending to audition to discuss details with their private coach before registering.

If you have any questions please discuss them with your private coach or email our Ice Show Directors Shane & Carolane minimouse_71@hotmail.com

Thank you!

FRIDAY SESSION CLARIFICATION

Good morning, 
 
Originally, our Ice Show Auditions were scheduled on a Friday, but we moved them to Wednesday, January 24th (after Test Day). 
 
This change was detailed in the key date schedule we emailed on December 27th, but we wanted to provide a breakdown:
  • Friday, February 3rd: sessions/off-ice are running 
  • Friday, April 5th: No Sessions (to keep the same amount of weeks scheduled for Friday)
Due to Easter weekend the weekend prior, the last session will be on Friday, March 22nd. 

FIRST DAY OF PRE-CAN, CANSKATE, FUNDAMENTALS, TEEN & ADULT CANSKATE

Happy New Year!  We are excited to welcome you to the rink tomorrow!
 
Friendly reminder, to please arrive with enough time to find parking, collect name sticker for helmet & get skates on.  If you skated with us in the fall, you will need a new sticker as the group colour may have changed.  
 
After, skaters & parents will head down the stairs (or elevator) and pick a changeroom to get their skates on.  
 
Our arena has 2 entrances for skaters to enter the ice surface (from the changeroom floor) South Doors & East Doors.  This is for the safety of our skaters!  Please refer to the attached document. 
 
Enter/Exit signage will be also located at the name tag table.  
 
Tuesday Skaters - Hockey players will be arriving during the last session.  At some point in the season, we may designate changerooms for the skating club (but we need to hear back from the rink staff/city). 
 
We can't wait to see you soon, Happy Skating!
 
 
 

ICE SHOW FEATURE AUDITION - REGISTRATION

Ice Show Feature Auditions - Wednesday, January 24, 2024

We invite StarSkaters who have registered for a number in the ice show & who have completed all of star 2 and/or competed in the star 2 category to join us for Feature Auditions on Wednesday, January 24th, 2024 (after Test Day, Time TBD)

Registration Opens - Saturday, January 6th (Now Open)

Deadline - Wednesday, January 17th @ 11pm

Cost = $20  

 

Our ice starts at 4:10 pm, but we will confirm the official start time of this event upon the completion of registration & Test Day participants.  An audition schedule will be emailed to participants.  

The ice show directors will announce those selected for features in early February 2023. 

** Please note: We highly recommend skaters intending to audition to discuss details with their private coach before registering.

If you have any questions please discuss them with your private coach or email our Ice Show Directors Shane & Carolane minimouse_71@hotmail.com

Thank you!

WELCOME BACK FRIDAY SKATERS

Happy New Year!  We are excited to welcome you back to the rink today!
 
Starskate Sessions & Pre-Bronze Group Sessions are starting today.  
(unless otherwise notified by your coach)
 
Pre-Bronze Skaters, kindly pack the following for off-ice.  
  • Running Shoes
  • Yoga Mat
  • Skipping Rope
  • Water bottle 
  • Hair tied back

Starskaters, kindly pack the following for your ballet & stretch off-ice. 

  • Yoga Mat
  • Thin Socks
  • Water bottle
  • Hair tied back

WELCOME BACK THURSDAY SKATERS

Happy New Year!  We are excited to welcome you back to the rink this afternoon.
 
Starskate Sessions are running as normal today (unless otherwise notified by your coach).

EAST YORK ARENA VISUAL

WELCOME BACK WEDNESDAY SESSIONS

 
 
Rising Stars & Pre-Bronze Group Sessions are starting today.  
 
Starskate Sessions are also starting today (unless otherwise notified by your coach).
 
For those registered in off-ice (including Pre-Bronze Groups) don't forget to bring: 
  • Running Shoes
  • Yoga Mat
  • Skipping Rope
  • Water bottle 
  • Hair Tied back

WELCOME BACK TUESDAY STARSKATE

 
Happy New Year!  We are excited to welcome you back to the rink this afternoon.
Starskate Sessions are running as normal today (unless otherwise notified by your coach).

CANSKATE FRIENDLY REMINDER - NO CLASSES TODAY

 
Happy New Year! 
 
Friendly Reminder: 
Pre-Can, Canskate & Fundamentals begins next week on Tuesday, January 9th.