This Week in SCNV

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In this issue …

  • Excel Series Registration Closes 3/1
  • Graduating High School Seniors Recognition Program Closes 3/1
  • Cardinal Classic Deadline 3/6
  • Judges School 3/7 to 3/8
  • National Blades Tryouts 3/15 and 3/22
  • Collegiate Scholarship Applications Deadline 3/29
  • Blades of Summer Deadline 5/6
  • Inman Cup 5/7 to 5/9
  • Annual Meeting/Volunteer Appreciation 5/15
  • Test Session News
  • Club Ice News
  • Did you know?!
  • SCNV Important Dates and Reminders

Excel Series Registration Closes 3/1
Big reminder to all skaters and coaches that the USFS Excel Series Registration closes March 1st. Please see the USFS Excel Series web page for details.

Graduating High School Seniors Recognition Program Closes 3/1
Another reminder for all skaters whom are graduating high school this academic year. Graduating Seniors Program was developed to recognize the achievements of those individuals graduating from high school who have made the commitment to continue their training in figure skating while pursuing their academic studies. General applications are due March 1st. Please see the USFS Graduating Seniors Award web page for details.

Cardinal Classic Deadline 3/6
Volunteers: We NEED you! Sign up for the type of jobs you’d like to work and once the schedule comes out, we will work with you on shifts that fit with your schedule. Early sign up means you get first dibs on jobs, and we know our volunteer base. There are jobs perfect for skaters too, as music players, runners, and awards helpers. Sign up here using: Sign Up Genius

Missed Early Bird registration? No problem, regular registration remains open until March 6, 2020 at 11:59 PM. No late registrations permitted so please register by the deadline.
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.

The next LOC meeting is planned for 1:30 PM on Sunday, March 14th at Einstein’s Bagels – 9490 Main St. Fairfax, 22031.

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. All skaters over 16 years old and up, plus anyone who is a USFS member are welcome to learn more about the IJS systems or Dance. Click here for the application and information. Please contact the Test Session Chair testchair@scnv.org for additional information.

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. See flyer below:

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.

Blades of Summer Deadline 5/6
As part of the 2020 National Capital Area Compete USA series, the sixth annual Blades of Summer 2020 Compete USA Competition at PWIC will be held on Sunday, June 7th. Registration deadline is May 6th. View Registration site here: Blades of Summer 2020 – EntryEeze.

Inman Cup Competition 5/7 to 5/9
Hosted by the Academy at Mitchell Johansson Method at the Cronin Skating Rink in Revere, MA, the Inman Cup honors Joe Inman, founding member of SCNV and National level figure skating judge at the World and Olympic levels. Please see 2020 Inman Cup for details.

Save the Date for Annual Meeting/Volunteer Appreciation 5/15
Please save the date for our annual meeting/volunteer appreciation on May 15 at 7:00 PM. More information coming soon. Hope to see you there!

Test Session News
New test sessions have been added for July and August for both FS/MITF and Dance. 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 continue for our coach led Off-Ice and Solo Pattern Dance Class.

Questions? Please contact the Club Ice Chair at clubice@scnv.org.

Did you know?!
Despite stiff competition from perennial rival Russia, the United States has been well-represented in figure skating competition during the Winter Games. The country has won at least one medal during every event dating back to 1948—that’s 18 consecutive competitions (Go USA!) (per mentalfloss.com)

SCNV Important Dates/Reminders
March 1: Excel Series Registration Closes
March 1: Graduating High School Seniors Recognition Program Closes
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 7-9: Inman Cup at Revere, MA
May 15: Annual Meeting/Volunteer Appreciation
May 17: Moves/Free Skate Test Session @ FIA 6:45-11:50am
June 5: SCNV Annual Banquet
June 7: Blades of Summer @ PWIC
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

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