VI REGION SPRING NEWS 2008

It is hard to believe that another competitive season has drawn to a close. However, there are still more test dates, ice shows and VISI to complete before the Spring is over. Many thanks to all the clubs, executives, coaches, volunteers and of course the skaters for making this season a success. With the new CPC system being implemented at more and more competitions, it is exciting for the skaters to set their goals and try to break their ‘personal bests’ at the events.

It is also exciting to see some renewed interest in establishing synchronized skating teams on the island. Congratulations to those coaches who have worked hard to bring this discipline into their clubs. To enable skaters to skate, have fun and compete on a synchronized team is a great goal for your club. It can’t hurt those group numbers for ice shows either!

The judge/coach clinics conducted by Kelly Cruikshank and myself this past Fall and Winter were very well received. Any benefit that we can give our skaters, by offering CPC updates for their coaches and the officials who will be judging them, is tremendous. Please continue to encourage any aspiring judges or data specialists (aka accountants) to take a look at the role of these volunteers at skating events. It is fun and rewarding to be involved in this capacity.

With the season of preparation approaching, for next Summer and Fall’s qualifying competitions .…good luck and hard work to all of you.

Submitted by Susan Morriss