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NSM enjoys record campaign National Skating Month enjoyed a re-


cord-breaking year in 2014. Riding the wave of the Sochi Olympics, U.S. Figure Skating mailed 514 kits to its participating clubs and rinks which celebrated the occasion with a variety of events, including open houses, lessons and exhibitions.


“We’ve had an enthusiastic response to


our National Skating Month promotion,” Susi Wehrli-McLaughlin, senior director of mem- bership, said. “The Olympics are so exciting and our clubs and rinks have come up with some really fantastic ways to celebrate skating during the months of January and February.”


Events have taken place or are planned for


every state, including Hawaii and Alaska. Mich- igan leads the way with 33 rinks and clubs tak- ing part in the festivities. A full list of events can be found on


the National Skating Month homepage at www.usfi gureskating.org (click on Programs).


Every registered Basic Skills instructor will receive a brand new man- ual this year titled Teaching Tips for the Basic Skills Instructor, with a red logo clipboard and marker. Included in the manual are lesson plans for every badge level, which state the objective, focus (balance, knee bend, edges, weight transfer) and off er a teaching tip. With- in the appendix is information for class man- agement, fun and games to add during les- son times, resources for working with skaters with mental or physical limitations, a variety of traffi c patterns and a concussion action plan. The new manual is included as part of the Basic Skills instructor membership dues. All Basic Skills instructors 18 years and older must pass a background check to be compliant. (Staff members at the Chiller Skating’s Cool in Dublin, Ohio, display their new instructor manuals. )


SHATTUCK-ST. MARY’S A Program for the Dedicated Figure Skater in a College Preparatory, Boarding & Day School Setting


admissions@s-sm.org 1-800-421-2724


2014 Summer Training Camps for ages 8-20 with World and Master rated coaches College Preparatory • Boarding & Day • Grades 6-12 • www.s-sm.org • Faribault, Minnesota SKATING 7


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