In this issue …

• Scholar Awards Deadline – 8/8
• Skaters Cookbook Vol.3 Deadline – 8/31
• Test Session News
• Summertime on SCNV’s Social Media
• 50th Gala – 10/12
• Club Ice News
• Did You Know?!

For our young skaters, recognize your academic achievements with our annual Scholar Awards. Click HERE for our online application, and upload your PDF copy of your report card with computed GPA. Firm deadline is 8/8. See our club awards  webpage for more information. Questions? Please contact scholarship@scnv.org for assistance.

Please consider sending a recipe for an upcoming cookbook in tribute to those lost on Flight 5342.

The author (Michelle Capron) is currently creating Volume 3 of the FIGURE SKATERS’ FAVORITES cookbook series In honor and memory of the victims of the January 29th tragedy. ALL proceeds from the book will be donated to the US Figure Skating Family Support Fund.

ALL members of the skating community are encouraged to contribute recipes to this very special project. There will also be opportunities to purchase display ads, special message space, and to be included in the list of supporters. Michelle would like to get as many skaters and skating clubs to send recipes as possible, since we all felt this tragedy so deeply. This is a great way for skaters and clubs to help support the fund and remember those we have lost.

Submissions should be in by 8/31/25. You are also welcome to send recipes to remember other members of the skating community whom we have lost. PLEASE share this information with members of the skating community so we can get everyone involved and help honor those we have lost. Questions? Please contact Michelle at skaterscookbook@gmail.com.

Only one test remains this summer at Fairfax Ice Arena. Singles, Skating Skills, and Solo and Partnered Pattern Dance will be available, for standard, adult and adaptive tracks.

• Sunday morning, August 10

Questions? Please contact Jenn at jenn@scnv.org.

SCNV skaters — we want to see you in action this summer! ☀️⛸️
Send us your best jumps, spins, skating skills, stroking, or off-ice training videos to socialmedia@scnv.org. We’ll be featuring skaters all summer long on our social media. Don’t miss your chance to shine! ✨🎥

Get ready for a night to remember! 🥳 We’re thrilled to invite you to the Skating Club of Northern Virginia’s 50th Anniversary Gala — an unforgettable evening celebrating five decades of skating, memories, and community!

🌟 SCNV 50th Anniversary Gala
📅 Date: Sunday, October 12, 2025
🕕 Time: 6 pm
📍 Location: Belle Haven Country Club
🎟️ Tickets: $85/adult | $60/child (12 & under)
🎫 Buy now: http://www.scnv.org/shop

✨ Come enjoy:

• A delicious dinner
• Open bar available (drinks not included in ticket price)
• Dancing and music
• Raffle prizes
• A celebration with skaters past and present!

Whether you’ve been with us for years or just joined the SCNV family, this is your night to celebrate the legacy and spirit of our incredible club. Dress to impress and bring your best dance moves – we can’t wait to celebrate with you! Cheers to 50 amazing years,

Questions? Please contact Natalie at natalie@scnv.org.

For years, club ice has been an anchor program at our home rink at FIA. However after COVID, very few skaters and coaches take advantage of our club subsidized ice time for various reasons. In alignment of this reality, we are contemplating a reduced schedule of offering only Sunday mornings for the 2025-2026 season. For the club to break even, we need at least 18 subscribers on each Freestyle (FS) session to maintain the Monday evening schedule.

Meanwhile, we welcome your feedback for next season and the future of club ice at FIA. Questions/comments? Please contact clubice@scnv.org.

Ice Expressions – Tricks & Artistry

Unleash your creativity on the ice! Join us Monday nights from 6:10 – 7:10 PM for Ice Expressions, a dynamic drop-in class that combines the beauty of artistic skating with the excitement of creative tricks. Skaters will explore expressive movement, musical interpretation, and choreography, while also learning unique elements like creative spins, jumps, and edge tricks. Whether you’re looking to add flair to your routines or build confidence and style, this class is for you.

Class Details:

• When: Mondays at 6:10 PM, from July 21 through August 25
• Coach: Coach Katy Garrity
• Where: Prince William Ice Center
• Cost: $60 per session if registered by the Friday before the class.
  $70 if registering over the weekend or on the day of the session. (There is no freestyle cost at the rink. This is dedicated ice time for this class)
• Format: One hour of on-ice instruction
• Drop-In: Attend as many sessions as you’d like—no long-term commitment

Register now to reserve your spot for each session:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSecsHIcWxsMY0ivx3Vooazh0ndRQaImglZ31Ds–xcH5jpK4w/viewform

We look forward to seeing your creativity shine on the ice.