FUNDING CYCLE NEARS FOR SKATER ASSISTANCE by WALLIS ROMZEK, DIRECTOR OF GIVING PROGRAMS
As the skating season and school year draw to a close, summer is the time to step back, re- evaluate and plan for next season. Tis summer, U.S. Figure Skating wants to help you accomplish your goals both on and off the ice through one of five assistance programs. During the 2011‒2012 competitive season, U.S. Figure Skating and its partners awarded more than $500,000 to hun- dreds of skaters who have excelled competitively, academically and in their communities. Tat generosity is not lost on members of
Team USA. “I hope donors fully understand what a dif-
ference they make,” U.S. junior pairs champion Brandon Frazier said. “Tank you for contribut- ing and investing in our training and develop- ment as athletes.” If you or a skater you know is in need of financial assistance, check out the skating grants and scholarships detailed below. Applications for the 2012-13 funding cycle will be posted on
usfsa.org on June 1. Memorial Fund Competitive Skaters Assistance Program (CSAP) CSAP is supported by the U.S. Figure Skat-
ing Memorial Fund. Te largest of U.S. Figure Skating’s grant programs, it awards more than $250,000 annually to assist skaters in meeting
Elite Performance Training Camps 2012
June 25 - 29 Olympic Dreams
Guest Coach Olympic Medalist Paul Wylie
USFS & PSA Hall of Fame Coaches
Mary & Evy Scotvold
July 30 - August 3 The Second Mark
Guest Coach – Olympic and International Coach Karl Kurtz
World & Olympic Choreographer Founder of the City of Angels Ice Theatre Susan Austin
Early Bird Discount for registrations received by April 30, 2012
skating-related expenses, such as coaching fees, ice time, costumes and choreography. CSAP is open to skaters at the juvenile level and higher. Selection is based on skating achievement and fi- nancial need. Memorial Fund Academic Scholarship Program (ASP) Like CSAP, ASP is also supported by the Me-
morial Fund, but ASP is focused on current and former skaters who are pursuing a post-secondary degree. ASP funding is intended to help defray the costs of post-secondary education, including tuition, fees, books and supplies. ASP selection is based on financial need, academic standing and volunteerism. Joyce Komperda Athlete Support Fund Te Joyce Komperda Athlete Support Fund
is supported by the generosity of Joyce Komperda, a lifelong fan of figure skating, who established the fund to provide assistance to young skaters who demonstrate financial need. Tis program is open to intermediate, novice and junior athletes. U.S. Figure Skating Scholastic Honors Team Te U.S. Figure Skating Scholastic Honors
Team recognizes high school-age skaters who have distinguished themselves in both figure skat- ing and high school academics. Tis program is open to athletes entering their junior or senior
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year of high school. Team members are presented with a scholarship and a donation is made in their name to a charity of their choice. Helen M. McLoraine Scholarship Te Helen M. McLoraine Figure Skat- ing Scholarship is funded by the Pioneer Fund, a foundation of the late Helen M. McLoraine, which provides support to a variety of causes, in- cluding higher education and medical research. Te Helen M. McLoraine Figure Skating Schol- arship assists current and former skaters pursuing a college education. Entering freshmen can apply.
More information on U.S. Figure Skating fund-
ing opportunities may be found on the “Fund- ing” page of
usfsa.org. Each program is unique, so please read all eligibility criteria, application in- structions and deadlines carefully. Please also note that the 2013 Helen M. McLoraine Figure Skating Scholarship is not on the summer cycle. Applica- tions for this program will be posted on
usfsa.org in December 2012. For a complete list of scholarships, grants and
awards available to U.S. Figure Skating athletes, visit
www.usfigureskating.org and click on “About Us.” If you are interested in funding a new award,
making a gift to an existing fund or including U.S. Fig- ure Skating in your estate plans, contact Wallis Romzek at 719.228.3424 or
wromzek@usfigureskating.org.
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