are living examples of a lifelong love of fi gure skating. Adapted from the Athlete Development
program for standard-track skaters, this award encourages competitive adult fi gure skaters to improve skating skills and ex- ecute elements with high quality, rather than try riskier elements that may increase their chance of injury and prevent future par- ticipation in the sport. The Athlete Development Committee
provides pins that recognize skaters for achievements beyond just landing diffi cult jumps. Pins will be awarded at the Adult Sectional Championships and the U.S. Adult Championships for those who score highest in a variety of diff erent categories, including skating skills, performance and spins. Addi- tionally, a pin will be awarded to any skater who earns +2 or +3 GOE from a judge. To learn about the specifi cs of the program, go to usfi
gureskating.org/content/Adult%20 Special%20Achievement%20Awards.pdf.
EMOTE: THE DOCUMENTARY Emote: The Documentary is a powerful
10-minute fi lm featuring the young women of Los Angeles Ice Theater (LAIT) and their struggle with self-esteem in the competitive
“The power of teamwork and support
made me feel empowered to do it well, re- peatedly,” Huenergardt said. “Theatre on Ice (TOI) improved every aspect of my skating and confi dence.” Injured at 19, Huenergardt, now 25, left
world of fi gure skating. Through their involvement in LAIT, the
skaters defl ect negative words and bullying and create a powerful and impactful pro- gram on the ice. Emote is produced by Nichole Huen-
ergardt and written by prolifi c creator and adult skater Sharidan Williams-Sotelo. The documentary has won three awards at fi lm festivals and was a semifi nalist at another. “I’ve dreamed of having a fi lm in the festi-
val circuit that comes from a personal place,” said Huenergardt, a former competitive sin- gles skater. “The title is inspired by my fi rst year on the LAIT in 2002.” Prior to competing at an international event, team members put their hands together, yelling, “Emote!” Huenergardt recalls a moment at age 12
when LAIT Director Danelle Cole encouraged her to do a diffi cult jump.
technical skating behind, realizing LAIT was family and a place to continue her passion for skating. Through interviews with ice show legend
Richard Dwyer, parents and skaters, Emote deftly illustrates the power of a positive en- vironment for young women. “My hope is that audiences will see the
infl uence team sports can have on young athletes,” Huenergardt said. “It can truly shape their future.” Winner: Hollywood International Independent Documentary Film Festival 2016 Best Producers, Best Short Story and Best First-Time Filmmaker Hollywood Boulevard Film Festival 2016 Best Producer (Short/Series) Women’s Only Entertainment Film Festival Best Short Documentary Film Semi-Finalist Los Angeles CineFest
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