In this issue …
- Junior Board Valentine’s Day Party 2/8
- Adult Skaters Outing to DC 2/8
- Judges School 3/7 to 3/8
- Cardinal Classic Deadline 3/6
- National Blades Tryouts 3/15 and 3/22
- Collegiate Scholarship Applications Deadline 3/29
- New Volunteer Incentive Program
- Test Session News
- Club Ice News
- Did you know?!
- SCNV Important Dates and Reminders
Junior Board Valentine’s Day Party – 2/8
The SCNV Junior Board has organized a Valentine’s Day Party for Saturday, February 8th from 2pm to 4:30pm at 8526 Amanda Pl., Vienna, VA. Please bring snacks and desserts to share by using the Sign Up Genius link here. For the Junior Board flyer, click here.
Adult Skaters Outing to DC – 2/8
The DC Fray sporting events company is hosting a hilarious skating event called “Human Hungry Hungry Hippos” at the D.C. Wharf outdoor ice skating rink, on Saturday, February 8, 2020, from 1-4PM. FREE to watch! Let’s get together, and can get an early dinner afterward. Address is 760 Maine Avenue SW, Washington DC 20024. Click here for event information.
Judges School – 3/7 to 3/8
SCNV along with Frederick FSC and Caroline FSC are jointly hosting a Judges school on March 7th and 8th at Wheaton Ice Arena, MD. Registration is now open for the IJS Singles Judging School (3/7) and Dance Judging School (3/8). Registration deadline is February 24th. Click here for the application and information. Please contact the Test Session Chair testchair@scnv.org for additional information.
Cardinal Classic Deadline 3/6
Per our official sanction, Cardinal Classic is set for April 17-19, 2020 at Prince William Ice Center (PWIC).
Missed Early Bird Registration? No problem, regular registration remains open until March 6, 2020 at 11:59 PM.
View Registration site here: 2020 Cardinal Classic Home – EntryEeze
Do you have a One Pot? SCNV hospitality hopes to borrow a few pots for the competition. Send a note to melissa@scnv.org.
Do you have an extra $20 in your wallet? The Cardinal Classic Hospitality Fund is calling for small donations which have a big impact for the competition. Well-fed judges are happy judges. And we want Happy Judging! Please donate by going to the SCNV membership portal, signing in and going directly to the shopping cart. In the cart, you will be asked if you want to make a donation. You put in the amount, simple as that. Don’t like paperwork? You can pass your donation to any SCNV Board member. Thanks for supporting your competition! Questions? Please contact Melissa at melissa@scnv.org for details.
The next LOC meeting is planned for 12:30 PM on Sunday, February 16th at Einstein’s Bagels – 9490 Main St. Fairfax, 22031.
National Blades Tryouts 3/15 and 3/22
We invite you to try Synchro and skate with the National Blades team at PWIC on March 15th and 22nd. Please contact Teresa Yuengert at iceytee2012@gmail.com for details.
Collegiate Scholarship Applications Deadline 3/29
Attention all seniors planning to attend college this Fall. One of the benefits of club membership is collegiate scholarships. Please see the website’s membership page for program details. Click here for the online application available now. Deadline is March 29, 2020. Questions? Please contact scholarship@scnv.org for details.
New Volunteer Incentive Program
Introducing a new way to thank our volunteers, the club has launched a new volunteer incentive by providing a discount on next year’s 2020-21 membership fees. Please click here for policy information.
Test Session News
New test sessions have been added for July and August for both FS/MITF and Dance. Both the February 23rd and March 15th test sessions are fully booked and closed. Please contact the Test Session Chair at testchair@scnv.org with any questions.
Club Ice News
Thinking of early practice ice at PWIC for Cardinal Classic? How about earning a Preliminary Dance badge during class? Spaces available for Sunday and all Monday programs! The Spring 2020 session has begun for our coach led Off-Ice and Solo Pattern Dance Class.
Questions? Please contact the Club Ice Sessions Chair at clubice@scnv.org.
Did you know?!
Congratulations to Melissa Mahle on receiving her well-deserved Silver Test appointment for Field Moves and Free Skate.
Congratulations to our skaters who recently passed the Dutch Waltz and Canasta Tango through our Monday Club Ice Solo Pattern Dance class.
SCNV Important Dates/Reminders
February 8: Junior Board Valentine’s Day Party
February 8: Adult Skaters Outing to DC
February 23: Moves/Free Skate Test Session @ PWIC 9:00-5:00pm
March 7-8: IJS and Dance Judges School @ Wheaton
March 15: Moves/Free Skate Test Session @ FIA 6:45-11:50am
April 17-19: Cardinal Classic with Test Session @ PWIC
May 1-3: FIA ISI Spring Competition
May 7-9: May Day Open
May 17: Moves/Free Skate Test Session @ FIA 6:45-11:50am
June 5: SCNV Annual Banquet
June 14: Moves/Free Skate Test Session @ FIA 6:45-11:50am
June 24-27: Chesapeake Open
July 12: Moves/Free Skate/Dance Test Session @ FIA 7:00-11:50am
August 9: Moves/Free Skate/Dance Test Session @ FIA 7:00-11:50am