Clavet Skating Club	     January 10, 2008
Affiliated with Skate Canada     		Newsletter #2

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Happy New Year! I hope that everyone had a great holiday spent with family and friends. Things will start to get busy over the next months in preparation for the interclub competition in Warman and the ice show in March. Important information in the coming weeks will be communicated in newsletters, e-mails and the bulletin board. 

Executive

President:	Lisa Chickowski
955-3346 (h)
		chickowski@shaw.ca

Treasurer:	Karen Winmill
477-2780 (h)
dkwinmill@sasktel.net

Secretary:	Carol Trapp
		373-7215 (h)
		carol.trapp@ca.trader.com

Director:	Tracy Streifel	
249-2018
		t.l.streifel@sasktel.net

Coaches

Sarah Clarke
	Phone:	384-6618; Cell:	280-2236
	sarah_1_6@hotmail.com

Jen Mason
	Cell:	220-3878
	jen_mason7@hotmail.com

Jenalee Mischkolz
	Cell:	281-4169
	jenalee_13@hotmail.com

Nicole Mouly
	Phone:	373-2207; Cell:	260-2432
	nrm573@mail.usask.ca

Nicole Thomas
	Cell:	270-1183
	nicole.thomas@usask.ca

Committee Chairpersons
Kitchen Coordinator:		Cindy Matsalla
Bingo Coordinator (Arena):	Bev Monson
Bingo Coordinator (Club):	Bev Monson
Test and Competition:		Carol Trapp
Carnival Committee:		Danny Belosowsky

Important Dates
Please note these events and dates:

January 24-27 	StarSkate Championship Yorkton 
February 2-3	Interclub Competition
		No Regular Skating
Feb 29-Mar 2	Jean Norman Saskatoon
March 8	Ice Show Photos/ Skater Photos
March 14	Set Up for Ice Show

March 15	Ice Show Rehearsal
March 15-16	Ice Show
March 17	Lessons for Test Day
March 18	Lessons for Test Day
March 19	Test Day for Seniors

Children’s Fitness Tax Credit
Official receipts for the Skate Canada Registration and Administration Fee, Family Membership Fee and program fees paid in 2007 will be issued for the 2007 year in early 2008. If payment is made in 2008 by post-dated cheque, a receipt for the 2008 year will be issued in spring 2008. Official receipts CANNOT be provided for any payments made through individual fundraising accounts. 

Coaches will provide receipts in early 2008 for lessons paid for during the regular season up to December 31, 2007. Receipts for lessons from January 1 to the end of the season will be provided by the coaches in spring 2008. Receipts CANNOT be provided for lessons paid through individual fundraising accounts. If you have any questions, please contact Karen Winmill.

Bulletin Board
As we near the dates of the Interclub Competition and begin our preparations for the ice show, please ensure that you are checking the bulletin board continuously.

Kitchen Duties
Please check the kitchen schedule. If you are unable to work your assigned kitchen duty, it is up to you to switch with someone.

Arena Needs Bingos (City Centre Bingo)
The sign-up sheet for these bingos is located on the hockey bulletin board (not the Clavet Skating Club bulletin board). Please contact Bev Monson (384-6444) if you have any questions regarding dates, etc.

Fundraising/Lucky Bucks Bingos
If you are interested in coordinating a fundraiser or have ideas for other fundraisers, please contact Lisa Chickowski.

The sign-up sheet for Lucky Bucks Bingo dates is on the Club bulletin board under fundraising. Credits from Lucky Bucks Bingos are placed into individual fundraising accounts. Please contact Bev Monson (384-6444) if you have any questions.

Music
The music cart must be brought out to the ice at the start of skating and be brought back in at the end. We ask for all parent’s assistance in doing this so that the music cart does not get left out with the possibility of being damaged. Thank you for assisting.
Skating Cancelled Due to Inclement Weather
Let’s hope it doesn’t happen often, but if skating should ever be cancelled due to inclement weather, an e-mail will be sent to all members. Those families that do not have e-mail will be contacted by phone. If you are ever not sure, please contact an Executive member.

Interclub Competition
The Blackstrap Interclub Competition will be held on February 2-3, 2008 in Warman. There will be no skating in Clavet on February 2. The schedule will be provided as soon as it is received. Have fun and good luck to all skaters!

Competition Reminders
•	Cassettes/CDs must be clearly marked with name, home club, event and music time (one marked “Master” and one marked “Copy”). Two (2) cassettes/CDs must be handed in at the registration desk at time of registration. Each competitor is responsible for picking up his/her music after the competition.
•	For team events, it would be great if all members of the team could dress the same (eg. club jackets and black skirt). Please discuss this with the members on your team.
•	Be early for your event. 

INFORMATION FOR SENIOR STARSKATERS

Jean Norman Open Free Skate and Dance Competition
This competition will be held in Saskatoon on February 29-March 2, 2008. Deadline for entries is January 18, 2008. Please contact your free skate coach if you are interested in attending this competition.

Test Days
A test day will be held on March 19, 2008. In consultation with the skaters and parents, coaches will determine what tests will be taken. 

Dance Partnering
Jonathon Okrainetz will be available for dance partnering on Tuesdays beginning February 5. If you are interested in partnering times for your skater, please sign up on the sign-up sheet on the bulletin board.

Ice Show Details

Performances
Saturday, March 15, Morning Rehearsal
Saturday, March 15, Evening Performance
Sunday, March 16, Afternoon Performance

Set up for the ice show will take place on Friday, March 14. We will need as many volunteers as possible for the transformation of the arena.

Theme
The theme of this year’s ice show is Hollywood. A list of the numbers will be posted on the bulletin board very soon. 

Volunteer Requirements
In order to produce this outstanding show we will need help with sewing, decorating, construction and many other tasks. The rink will become a busy place in preparation for this event. Thank you in advance for your help and support. Please check the bulletin board for sign up sheets, upcoming meetings and information.

Costumes
Making the costumes for the ice show is a huge task. We are very fortunate that Bev Monson has volunteered to be the Costume Coordinator once again. There are some very talented ladies who help out with the sewing but more hands are always welcome. If you are able to help with costumes, please talk to Bev. A coordinator to organize the costumes for each group will be required. A sign up sheet will be posted on the bulletin board soon.

The Club will provide costumes for the group numbers. There still, however, may be some items that you may need to purchase for these numbers (eg. T-shirts). Solos, duets and trios are responsible for purchasing and/or sewing their own costumes. Please talk to the coaches for costume requirements for these numbers. You may contact Bev to see if the Club might have some costumes that could be borrowed for the solos, duets and trios. 

All skaters must have skate guards. Skaters will also require beige tights unless otherwise specified for their costume. Please label each piece of clothing as well as the hanger. 

ALL COSTUMES THAT BELONG TO THE CLUB MUST BE LEFT AT THE RINK AFTER THE ICE SHOW. 

Decorations
Work on decorations will be taking place continuously. Please contact Linda Taylor if you are able to help with decorations and to offer your assistance while at the rink.

Photos
Ice Show photos will be taken at the Clavet Hall on Saturday, March 8 beginning at approximately 11:30 a.m. We may also arrange for individual skater photos at this time. Additional information will be provided closer to this date. 

A schedule of groups and times will be posted on the bulletin board. 

Additional Information
Additional information regarding the ice show will follow in the February newsletter.