The Elite Skati ng Academy in Burton, Michigan, hosted a National Skating Month event at the University of Michigan-Flint outdoor rink. The Academy held a skate-a-thon and raised money for K9s For Warriors. “Our coaching staff decided to do this fundraiser for the K9s For Warriors’ worthy cause, as it helps not only rescue dogs, but also veterans recovering from various disabilities sustained during their military tours. It was a great success and so much fun,” Jacklinn Brayan, director of Elite Skating Academy, said.
nity-based programs and events to attract, in- volve and inspire new generations of skaters.
Six $2,000 grants will be allocated to the clubs, programs or facilities that most ef- fectively demonstrate how they will use the grant to develop these initiatives.
To apply for the grants, email a concise plan to U.S. Figure Skating in care of Susi Wehrli- McLaughlin, U.S. Figure Skating senior direc- tor, membership, at swehrli@usfi gureskating. org. Each plan must contain the following information:
1) Complete contact information and pro- gram affi liation
Daniel is a champion
Daniel Cabrera, 10, is a cancer survivor, and received a kidney transplant at age 5. But one would never know this by watching him glide across the ice at Paramount Iceland in Para- mount, California. His smile says it all.
“He loves ice skating classes because he learns new things,” Darlene Sparks, director of fi gure skating at Paramount, said. “He enjoys skating around the rink, feeling like a bird fl y- ing side to side.”
Cabrera, a resident of Maywood, California, enjoys skating with his older sister, Karina, on Saturdays. He recently met former Olympic champion Ilia Kulik, and hopes to someday meet Olympic champion Scott Hamilton.
Community grant application
deadline May 31 The application deadline for U.S. Figure Skat- ing’s six Community Development Grants for the 2017–18 membership year is May 31. Grants will be awarded after July 1.
These grants will provide money to selected U.S. Figure Skating member clubs, Learn to Skate USA programs and U.S. Ice Rinks Asso- ciation member facilities to develop commu-
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2) Brief history or mission of the organization requesting the grant
3) Concise statement outlining your pro- gram/event plan
4) How this will benefi t your community and the growth/development of ice skating
5) Who is your target audience? What is the anticipated number of participants?
6) Describe the marketing strategies and tac- tics to be used.
7) How will you measure your success? 8) Timeline of your program/event
Please send submissions in PDF form, if possi- ble. Plans received by the application deadline will be forwarded to a selection committee. All applicants will be notifi ed of the results. Late applications will not be considered.
Skating Director Program
off ered at NARCE U.S. Figure Skating is seeking passionate in- dividuals who want to increase their skating business and revenue, learn proven reten- tion strategies and defi ne and improve their leadership. Skating directors, instructors, rink managers and club board members are invit-
ed to attend the Skating Director Program at the 15th annual North American Rink Confer- ence & Expo (NARCE), May 16–19 in Colum- bus, Ohio.
The 2 1/2-day seminar focuses on the seam- less administration of successful program- ming and ways to build a healthy customer base, retain skaters and continue to move them through the pipeline of U.S. Figure Skating programs. Attendees will complete this program motivated and equipped with a comprehensive tool kit that allows for ef- fective leadership and business strategies to implement a successful and fi nancially viable fi gure skating program.
Key topics include: • Program administration
• The ins and outs of U.S. Figure Skating and Learn to Skate USA
• Surveys and evaluations • Strategic planning and goal-setting • Growth • Marketing and social media • Specialty programming • Stretching your customer’s dollar • Retention
• Learn to Skate USA to Team USA, making it fun and aff ordable
• Customer service • Parent communication • Leadership and networking • Creating your culture • Roundtable discussions • Ask a manager
• New this year: Personal one-on-one confer- ences with faculty
The cost to register is $175. For more in- formation or questions, email Kim Hines at
khines@learntoskateusa.com.
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