Austin Figure Skating Club
Newsletter - August 2020
President's Note
Hello Austin FSC members,
I would personally like to thank you for the support you have shown by participating in the different zoom sessions we have been able to offer. Without the hard work from our Board Members and Committee Chairs, those activities couldn’t have been possible. The Board diligently searches for fun and different training experiences with a variety coaches and speakers from across the country.
The Junior Committee has been busy working on fun activities as well. I have been very impressed and happy to see them achieve their set goals while supporting our club.
Back to school is right around the corner, good luck to everyone on your first day back!! Be kind and patient with your teachers and parents, everyone is trying to adjust to a new normal.
There are more exciting activities on the horizon. Tag our Instagram and Facebook page. We try to keep everyone informed through a variety of social media platforms. Stay tuned!!
AFSC would like to hear your ideas or suggestions for future events. Please email them to contact@afsctx.org or pres@afsctx.org.
Sincerely,
Cindy Chapa
AFSC President
Zoom Training Opportunities
Modern Dance and Movement
The Crossover Grand Opening (postponed due to construction)
AFSC Featured Skaters
Christopher Chapa
Coaches: Rick Rayor, Alix Vargo
How I got started with skating: Skating with my brother Michael
Favorite moves/elements: Jumps
Skating goals: To become a competitive athlete and make it to U.S. Nationals.
Most memorable skating-related moment: Skating in the Christmas Show "Nightmare Before Christmas" when I skated with my brother Michael.
Favorite skaters: Michael Chapa
Hobbies: Singing, playing the piano, reading, playing video games
Future profession: Doctor
Favorite quote: Never Give Up
Favorite place to travel: South Padre Island, Texas
Anything else you'd like to share? I am 7 1/2 years younger than my brother.
Elizabeth Walters
Coach: Rick Reyor
How I got started with skating: I have loved roller skating since childhood, and became a competitive roller figure skater. As this sport died out, Chaparral Ice was built on I-35 and I switched to ice skating there in 1997 (at age 37).
Skating goals: Adult Silver & Gold Moves in the Field, and Adult Silver Free Skating.
Most memorable skating-related moment: Placing at Regionals and skating Nationals (x4 on roller).
Hobbies: Skating with my four Austin grandchildren
Profession: Stay-in-bed Wife; Retired Educator
Favorite quote: "It's never too late to try something crazy! (like an axel, haha!)
Favorite place to travel: British Isles
Anything else you'd like to share? I'm 60 years old!
Membership Renewal
2020-2021 Membership year is July 1, 2020 to June 30, 2021
If you haven't yet renewed your membership, please remember to do so as soon as possible. You cannot test or compete unless you have a current membership with US Figure Skating either through a club or as an individual member.
Austin FSC Introductory member
Shining Bright Aspire!
$75
To be an Aspire member of Austin FSC, skaters must be enrolled in LTS Specialty classes with Chaparral Ice. Membership is 1 year!
Includes:
Badges, Aspire Tee Shirt w/club logo, Zoom classes, Parent Webinars, activity fellowship with Mentors from Austin FSC, Introduction to training plan and Compete under Austin FSC name!
July 1, 2020 - June 30, 2021
Next level of membership Join Anytime!
Bridge
Includes:
First year new member a club jacket!
Full Member Austin FSC and US Figure Skating (USFSA) include and not limited to club ice, activities, events and special privileges. Also USFS Magazine!
Super Novas Program
Big Reminder.....
It's membership Renewal time!
Super Novas are open to all members currently in FS6 and below, and have not yet passed Pre-Preliminary Moves!
We meet during club ice the first Friday of every month during the school year. Our time on the ice is full of fun games, and the activities are designed to challenge the skaters' skills in a fun and playful environment.
Club ice is currently on hold due to COVID-19 concerns, and we will let you know when club ice is back on schedule.
Please visit www.afsctx.org for all the great zoom training activities Austin Figure Skating Club is offering!
Happy Skating!!! and Happy Zooming!!!!
Questions please email sk8procool@gmail.com or call 512-470-7118 Renae Sundgren
The Adult Zone now has a Facebook page!
Now we can keep up with AFSC Club offerings of Zoom off-ice trainings, seminars, clinics, social meetings, showcases and competition opportunities that are geared solely for the Adult skaters. Please feel free to post and add opportunities from other clubs along with any helpful skater videos.
If you have any ideas or suggestions of activities that you'd like to have happen for us please don't hesitate to reach out! All feedback is helpful!
Jump Technique with Alex Volpicelli
This series is continued due to popular demand in July! This fantastic training opportunity will have 5 sessions.
Choose your level for either Tuesday or Wednesday evening from 6:30pm to 7:30pm starting 6/30 through the month of July.
The cost is $10 per session! This series is limit to 20 skaters and we members get first dibs! If you enjoyed Brian Orser you'll love this too!
Follow the link below to get more information about Alex and the series, and to sign up:
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/9040a4daba92aa2fb6-jump
Stephanie Schmid
AFSC Adult Zone Committee Chair
512-797-1368 text or call
Upcoming Test Sessions
**Due to Covid-19, test sessions are on hold until further notice**
However...
If you would like to take a test at another club while waiting for the next one to be scheduled with Austin FSC, links to some of the clubs that have test sessions coming up are below. If you decide to do that, we can generate a permission to test (a form that says you are a member in good standing with AFSC). Send requests to terrysk8@gmail.com.
Dallas FSC test information: https://www.dallasfsc.org/test-sessions
Texas Gulf Coast FSC test information: http://texasgulfcoastfsc.org/testing/
Skating Club of Houston test information: https://www.skatingclubofhouston.org/testing
We will hopefully be able to have a test session in Austin in the fall and will keep you updated as we have information on dates.
AFSC Board Meetings
Next board meeting is Saturday, August 8 from 2:30-4:30pm. Must register in advance to receive Zoom details! Register here.
Thanks for reading!
Stephanie Schmid & Lauren Wojcik
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Our Home Rink
Bluebonnet Open
Crossover Rink - coming soon!
1717 Scottsdale Dr, Cedar Park, TX 78641
(512) 252-8500
Austin Figure Skating Club
The Austin Figure Skating Club (AFSC) is a non-profit 501(c)3 organization that promotes the sport of Figure Skating in the Greater Austin area.
AFSC is the only US Figure Skating Association member club in the Greater Austin area.
Email: contact@afsctx.org
Website: afsctx.org
Phone: 512-965-7895
Facebook: facebook.com/austinfigureskatingclub