In this issue …

• 50th Anniversary Fundraising
• 50th Celebration News
• Club Jackets and Spiritwear News
• Adult Skating News
• Club Ice on Break until 1/6
• Competitor News

Thanks to our members and alumni for your generous support for the special 50th anniversary fundraiser. We are three-quarters to our goal of $9,000. We have raised $7,796; help us reach $9,000 by the end of the year. Let’s give a special shout-out to the Junior Board who raised $150 with their raffle at the Holiday Party!

SCNV is a 501(c)(3) charitable organization. SCNV thanks you in advance of your donations, which can be made through the SCNV store (click HERE, or SCNV’s members-only portal through Entryeeze (click HERE).

Honor Roll!

• Diamond Level: Jonathan Scheffter in honor of Julie Peacock
• Platinum Level: Thuthuy Huynh
• Gold Level: The Rafael Family, The Litman Family
• Pre-Gold: Crincoli Capital LLC, Maraki and Eleni Mathewos, The Salsberry Family, The Tugendhat Family, The Mahle Family, The Antsilevich Family, Isla Jung Family, The Park Family, The Adelstein Family
• Silver Level: Aleem Photography, The 2024-2025 Junior Board, Amelia Shuster, Fran Kern and Kyle Wellman, The Zhou Family, The Henseler Family
• Pre-Silver Level: Elaine Leichter
• Bronze Level: Jessi Katz, Eva Gafurova’s Family, The Spignardo Family, Dr. Karen Pao, The Canjura Family
• Pre-Bronze Level: Jesse Rafael, Kimmie Nguyen

Thank you on behalf of the SCNV Board for your support of our skaters today and in the future. Please direct your questions to Melissa at fundraising@scnv.org.

The Skating Club of Northern Virginia is turning 50, and we want YOU to be a part of the celebration! Join us for a special weekend of memories, fun, and exciting events as we honor the rich history and bright future of our beloved club.

• Friday, March 7th, 6:40 PM to 8:20 PM
  50th Open Skate at Fairfax Ice Arena
  Kick off the anniversary weekend with an exciting and nostalgic skate session! Bring your friends and family for an evening of fun on the ice. Light refreshments will be served to keep you energized for this exciting start to our celebration.
• Saturday, March 8th, 6:00 PM
  50th Gala at Belle Haven Country Club
  Join us for a formal evening of remembrance, celebration, and recognition. We’ll reflect on the history of the club, honor those who have made a lasting impact, and hear from special speakers. It promises to be an unforgettable night!
• Sunday, March 9th
  Johnny Weir Skating Academy On and Off Ice Clinic at The St. James
  This event is exclusively for our current skaters. Don’t miss the chance to train with one of the best in the sport! Learn valuable skills both on and off the ice in this action-packed clinic. Clinic limited to 60 skaters.

More details including online invitations and tickets sales to be announced soon. Questions? Please contact natalie@scnv.org or scnv50th@scnv.org.

Our 50th Anniversary sale of spiritwear continues at our club webstore. Due to supplier delays, the 50th Club Jacket orders will not be ready by Christmas-time (boo!) Thank you for your patience. Delivery to begin upon receipt from the embroidery vendor.

Please direct any questions to clubjackets@scnv.org and spiritwear@scnv.org for assistance.

Reminder that WFSC’s New Year’s Invitational is coming up on January 4th and 5th in Haymarket, VA. If you’re interested in volunteering, please take a moment to review the sign-up sheet at: Sign-up Genius

Registration for Eastern Adult Sectional Championships and Adult National Championships is opening December 15th in USFS EMS! There was a webinar on Thursday, the recording of which will be hosted and shared shortly, to go over the upcoming season. The biggest takeaway is that registration is opening in just two days and will be open until February 1st! There’s always a non-qualifying competition at Eastern Sectionals for most levels of skaters and anyone from Adult bronze and up can register to compete at Nationals – no qualifying necessary. There is a championship round for Adult Silver and above –you’d have to qualify at Sectionals to compete in the Championship at Nationals. Could this be your first year competing at Sectionals? Think about it! Reach out to the Adult Committee (adultskating@scnv.org) if you have any questions or just want to hear more.

Another on-ice Adult Class is coming in February! Mark your calendars, on Sunday February 9, 2025 we’ll be hosting another on-ice adult class at Fairfax Ice Arena. More details coming soon.

Club Ice is on holiday break until Monday, January 6th. Visit Club Ice at FIA with the following Freestyle sessions schedule:

• Sunday Freestyle – 11:20 AM to 12:00 PM
• Monday Freestyle 1 – 7:25 PM to 7:55 PM
• Monday Freestyle 2 – 7:55 PM to 8:25 PM

All subscribers must be ISI FS2 or higher, or over 18 years age. See the Club Ice webpage for details. Questions? Please contact clubice@scnv.org

Congrats to our skaters heading towards National Development Camp in Wichita, KS, and best wishes to our adult skaters competing at the New Year’s Invitational in Haymarket, VA in 2025!

2025 New Year’s Invitational (1/4-1/5)

• Talib Aleem – Adult Gold Character Performance
• Natalia Antsilevich – Adult High Beginner Women FS
• Kelly Egan – Adult Bronze Women FS
• Caitlin Harvey – Adult High Beginner Women FS
• Jennifer Kennery – Adult Bronze Women FS
• Julie Moore – Adult Gold Emotional Performance
• Laura Rogers – Masters Jr-Sr Women FS, Masters Emotional Performance
• Natalie Zelkin – Adult Gold Emotional Performance

2025 National Development Camp (1/27-1/29)

• Brielle Beyer
• Cory Haynos
• Edward Zhou