In this issue …
- NOVA Blades High School Skating Team Tryouts – 9/11
- 2026-27 Virginia Ice Theatre Casting Call – 9/12 & 10/3
- Adult Stroking & Edge Class at MVCC! – 10/3
- NQS Send-offs at PWIC – 10/18
- Stars and Stripes Synchro Invitational – 10/24 to 10/25
- Cardinal Classic 2027 – LOC News
- Cardinal Classic – 6/4 to 6/6 & Cardinal TOI Festival 4/10 to 4/11
⛸️✨ CALLING ALL HIGH SCHOOL FIGURE SKATERS! ✨⛸️
Want to be part of a High School Skating Team, represent your team, and experience figure skating in a whole new way?
Join NOVA Blades High School Skating Team!
⭐ Compete as part of a team
⭐ Meet and skate with other high school figure skaters
⭐ Challenge yourself with Team Maneuvers
⭐ Build friendships and team spirit
📣 TRYOUTS — SEPTEMBER 11
📍 Fairfax Ice Arena
⏰ 6:40 PM & 7:20 PM
Whether you’re new to team skating or ready for your next challenge, we’d love to see you on the ice!
📧 TO REGISTER:
Please contact novablades25@gmail.com.
Come skate. Compete. Be part of the team. ⛸️
The excitement is building for another incredible season of Virginia Ice Theatre!
Whether you’re returning to the ice with us or ready to experience Theatre on Ice for the first time, registration is officially LIVE for our 2026–2027 Casting Call!
We can’t wait to see who will be part of the next chapter.
2026–2027 CASTING CALL REGISTRATION IS OPEN!
Visit Virginia Ice Theatre Casting Call and click “Register” to get started. (https://www.virginiaicetheatre.org/program/va-ice-theatre-casting-call/24766). Day 1 is 9/12 and Day 2 is 10/3.
Questions? Please contact vitpresident@gmail.com for assistance.
Join us for a dedicated hour with Coach Kaylynn Boswell focused on refining your stroking skills, edge quality, and overall body movement. Whether you’re working to deepen your edge control or build everyday on-ice confidence, this session is designed to meet you right where you are on your skating journey.
Kaylynn is a DMV-area skater, competitor, coach, and Skating Director at the Capital Clubhouse. She shares her passion for skating with her students each week and helps skaters of all ages grow their skills and confidence on the ice. As a coach, her areas of focus include freestyle, artistry, and strong foundational skating skills. She also continues to compete as an adult including as a member of the Capital Theatre on Ice Adult Team which represented Team USA at the Gold Cup.
Where: Mount Vernon Rec Center (2017 Belle View Blvd, Alexandria, VA 22307)
When: Saturday, October 3, 2026 | 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM (Please arrive early to get your skates on so you’re ready to hit the ice right at 9!)
Requirement: Age 21+ and have passed Adult Pre-Bronze Skating Skills
Click here for class registration and fees on our website store.
Any questions? Please email adultskating@scnv.org.
Save the date! Our club’s NQS Send-offs will be held on Sunday, 10/18 at 3:00 PM at PWIC. Registration in Entryeeze is now open.
Questions? Please contact Natalie at natalie@scnv.org or Jenn jenn@scnv.org.
The 4th Annual Stars and Stripes Synchro Invitational will be taking place October 24th to 25th at Prince William Ice Center.
Interested in being on the Local Organizing Committee (LOC) for Cardinal Classic 2027? We are looking for chairs, co-chairs and committee members. Our committees are:
Awards, Communications (Social Media and Technology), Fundraising, Hospitality, Officials, Practice Ice, Program, Registration, Setup, Volunteers and vendors.
LOC meetings are monthly via Zoom, starting in January. Melissa Mahle and Jenn Rafael are co-chairing the LOC.
Contact melissa@scnv.org with your area of interest.
SAVE THE DATES – 2027 Cardinal Classic, June 4-6, and 2027 Cardinal Classic TOI Festival, April 10-11. We are separating the theatre events out this year and will be holding Theatre on Ice events at Ion International Training Center in Leesburg. Stay tuned for more exciting information!
Questions? Please contact melissa@scnv.org.