In this issue …
- Junior Board Kickoff – 8/23
- VIT – Open House 8/23 & Casting Call – 9/6, 9/13
- Disney On Ice Group Tickets – 10/11
- 50th Gala Tickets On Sale – 10/12
- NB – SASSI – 11/1
- Photojournalism Narrative Memorial
- Club Ice News
- Did You Know?!
The Junior Board will have their kickoff meeting for the 2025-26 season this Saturday, 8/23 at 11:00 AM in the FIA Off-Ice Room. There will be introductions, ice breakers and elections of JB Officers. For candidates for the JB President, Vice President, Secretary and Social Media Director, please come prepared with a short speech.
Questions? Please contact Anne at anne@scnv.org.
Virginia Ice Theatre invites you to join us for our Open House on August 23rd and upcoming Casting Call on September 6th and 13th. Whether you’re brand new to theatre or a returning skater, this is your chance to experience the excitement, creativity, and community that make VIT so special.
Open House – FREE for All Skaters
Saturday, August 23, 2025 – Prince William Ice Center
- New to Theatre: Info Session at 5:50 pm, On-Ice from 6:20–7:50 pm
- Returning Skaters: Arrival at 5:30 pm, On-Ice from 5:50–7:50 pm
Register here: Open House Registration
Casting Call – $30
Day 1: Saturday, September 6, 2025
- Skating Skills Pre-Bronze and below (All Ages)
- 4:30pm – Check In
- 4:50 – 6:30pm – On Ice
- 6:30pm – Informational Session
- Skating Skills Bronze and above (All Ages)
- 7:15pm – Check in and Informational Session
- 8:10 – 9:40pm – On Ice
Day 2: Saturday, September 13, 2025
- Skating Skills Pre-Bronze and below (All Ages)
- 3:10pm – Check In
- 3:30 – 5:00pm – On Ice
- 5:10pm – Informational Session
- Skating Skills Bronze and above (All Ages)
- 6:30pm – Check in and Informational Session
- 6:50 – 8:20pm – On Ice
Register here: Casting Call Registration.
Adaptive rehearsals begin September 20 – stay tuned for details.
Don’t miss your chance to be part of a team where artistry meets athleticism and everyone has a place in the story.
Join Coach Jill, skaters, family and friends at Eagle Bank Arena on Saturday, 10/11 at 6:30 PM for the annual Disney On Ice trip!Group tickets sales from Ticketmaster are sold here.
Become immersed in the vibrant world of Moana 2 with this upgrade experience. Meet Moana while hearing tales of her latest adventures and capture the moment with cherished photos. Plus, enjoy a special appearance by Mickey Mouse for even more magical photo opportunities!”
Questions? Contact Coach Jill (jill@scnv.org).
🎉 Have You Got Your SCNV Gala Ticket Yet?
Don’t forget to get your ticket for the SCNV 50th Anniversary Gala on Saturday, October 12 at 6 PM at Belle Haven Country Club!
It’ll be a fun night of celebration, memories, and reconnecting with our skating family. 🎂⛸️
🎟️ Get your ticket here: Click or tap to follow the link.
We hope to see you there!
Questions? Please contact Natalie at natalie@scnv.org.
National Blades will hold their annual Stars and Stripes Synchronized Skating Invitational on 11/1 at PWIC.
Questions/comments? Please contact Coach Teresa Yuengert at synchro@scnv.org.
As a new member and photojournalist, Coach Aurora Abraham is seeking those interested in participating in a narrative project on the effects from the 01/29 DC Air Disaster (AA FLT 5342).
Please contact Coach Aurora for more information at photo@auroraraeabraham (and her website is found here).
The rumors are true! Club Ice is moving from Mondays to Saturday mornings from 7:00 AM to 8:30 AM. We are planning two (2) Freestyle (FS) sessions of 45 minutes each to attract more coaches and skaters to club ice. We hope you will join us on Saturdays, and/or on Sundays on our 40 minute FS session from 11:20 AM to 12:00 PM.
Club Ice will begin 9/13 with the Saturday FS timeslot ending on 3/21 and Sunday FS timeslot ending on 6/7. Please note there is no club ice during the month of April 2026 due to the 2025 FIA ISI competition.
Registration to open soon! Questions? Contact clubice@scnv.org.
The Columbia Figure Skating Club is proud to host the American Ice Theatre Seminar. The seminar will include 6 Ways of the Spine™ body awareness, skating skills (edges, power), performance & expression techniques, storytelling, tools for improvisation, and choreography skills.
This is a one-day (6 hours of on and off-ice training) seminar that will take place on August 31st, 12:20 PM – 7:00 PM.
The seminar includes Adult Track and a Youth Track.
This seminar is recommended for skaters age 8+ and Freeskate 1+(forward & backward crossovers, 3-turns, c-steps (mohawks), 1-foot spins).
The program is built on trust and exploration on ice. There will be no audience during the seminar, except for the final on-ice session of the grand finale.
All sessions will be led by AIT Faculty Members:
- Kate McSwain – Co-Executive Director of AIT
- Jacqueline Benson – Co-Vice President of AIT
- Cameron Claire – AIT Minneapolis Assistant Director
Private Lessons with Kate and Cameron will be available on Monday morning, September 1. Sign up for that after registration for the seminar!
Please use the following link for the seminar announcement to learn more about it. Registration is OPEN; skaters must complete the appropriate Google Form. The seminar is $160 for CFSC Members and all collegiate skaters, and $195 for Non-CFSC Members. Spaces are limited!
Announcement: 2025 AIT x CFSC Announcement
Please visit our club website for the registration link:
https://www.columbiafsc.com/events/american-ice-theatre-seminar
We welcome you to CFSC to skate and train with American Ice Theatre!
For all questions and concerns, please email Tony (seminar@columbiafsc.com).