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WorldsHighlights• Fun in Boston

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featuresRECREATIONAL ICE SKATINGFALL 2006/VOL. 31, NUMBER 1

Fall 2006

WorldsHighlights• Fun in Boston• Reviews & Photos• Emily Hughes

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6 Smooth Sailing2006 ISI World Recreational Team Championships Report & Resultsby Lori Fairchild

10 Benefit on IceStarring Emily Hughesby Lisa Fedick

12 One Special Week,A Lifetime of Memories

16 Worlds Photo Gallery

21 2007 ISI Skating Events Preview

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14 Health & Well-Being:Becoming a Competitor, Part 2by David Jacobson,Positive Coaching Alliance

20 Calendar

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Special Thanks toWorlds Sponsor Lindy Z

RECREATIONAL ICE SKATING, FALL 20064

ISI Publisher/Executive Director

Peter Martell

Managing Director/Member Programs and Services

Patti Feeney

EditorLori Fairchild

Art DirectorCindy Winn Livingston

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ISI OFFICERS

President . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Jim Hartnett1st Vice President . . . . . . . . Mike Paikin2nd Vice President . . . . . . Janice ForbesTreasurer . . . . . . . . . . . Richard ArenellaSecretary . . . . . . . . . . . . Margy BennettImmediate Past President . . . . Jim LangePast President . . . . . . . . Boyd Wietecter

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District 1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . Katy HaydenDistrict 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . Robyn BentleyDistrict 3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Lisa FedickDistrict 4. . . . . Christine Wilson BrintonDistrict 5 . . . . . . . . . . . . Shane DouglasDistrict 6 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Toni CooperDistrict 7 . . . . . . . . . . . . . Maria KomanDistrict 8 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Tom HickeyDistrict 9 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Dan SmithDistrict 10 . . . . . . . . . . . . . Char MartinDistrict 11 . . . . . . . . . . Liz MangelsdorfDistrict 12 . . . . . . . . . . . . . Debbie LaneDistrict 13. . . . . . . . . . . . . Cindy JensenDistrict 14 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Paige ScottDistrict 15 . . . . . . . . . . . Bert BlanchetteDistrict 16 . . . . . . . . . . . . Cindy SolbergDistrict 18 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Glyn JonesHockey . . . . . . . . . . Kevin McCormackBuilders & Suppliers. . . . . . Doug PetersInstructors. . . . . . . . . . . . . David SanteeCommercial Facilities . . Scott SlavenskyPublic/Not-for-Profit

Facilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . Pete CarlsonSchools, Colleges,

UniversitiesiAIM Chair . . . . . . . . . . . . Rob McBridePSA Representative . . . . . . . Gerry LaneUSFS Representative . . Homer HagedornISIAsia Representative . . . . Raul GomesAMMA Representative. . . . . Trudy IvoryMAMA Representative . . . . Rob MuellerMIAMA Representative . . . . . Russ RoseMIRMA Representative . . . . Judy SniffenWIAMA RepresentativeEducation Foundation. . . Don BartelsonLifetime Honorary

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at the rink, I would! I competed inmy first competition this year and itwas a blast! I got second place in myage group! My best element wouldhave to be my spiral. We also have askating camp here that helps mewith my skating a lot. Now I’m learn-ing a one-foot spin and a Salchow,but it’s tough. Any suggestions? Iwould like to meet someone aboutmy age and/or skating level so wecan share some similar experiences.And it’d be great if they lived inMaryland, but I’m not picky.Amanda Holsey, 17, FS 3/4SkateNation of Piney OrchardSevern, Md.

Congrats on your first competition. Itsounds like you are off to a great start!When things are tough, remember tothink positively. Making sure your basicsare solid will help, too. For the Salchow,don’t rush the take-off. On the one-footspin, know where that sweet spot is onyour blade to spin like a top. Keep up thegood work!

I love ice skating. I am working onperfecting my Axel and spins. I havebeen skating almost five years andhave always enjoyed it. I am interest-ed in having a pen pal. I would liketo have anyone who is fun and lovesice skating as much as I do. Stephanie Orpilla, 11, FS 5Toyota Sports CenterTorrance, Calif.

I just finished the summer issue,from cover to cover. I do not skateanymore; I retired in 2000 due to hipreplacement. I would still be skatingnow if that had not happened to me.My first competition was in 1982,when I took first place in Beta inLake Placid. My last one was inMontclair, N.J., where I skated infour events and won them all. Mymain reason for writing is the storyon page 22 (Summer 2006) about theskater named Sandie L. Baker. It is sowonderful that senior adult skatersget more coverage. When I startedout in 1982, it was not like that, butit got better as time went on. I suredo miss skating very much. I go toall the local meets to give out themedals and that makes me feel realgood. Keep up the good work. Like I

have always said from day one:Adults are skaters, too!Hugh John DevoreBloomfield, N.J.

Just like the other skaters, I love skat-ing. Right now I have done a lot ofregular programs and one spotlight.I hope to do synchronized skatingsoon. I would love to have a pen palwho is around the same age and levelas I am.Annah Ruggiero, 11, FS 1Taunton Aleixo Ice ArenaTaunton, Mass.

I have been skating for seven yearsand I love it! I am currently landingmy Axel and double Salchow, and

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RECREATIONAL ICE SKATING, FALL 2006 5


he ISI 2006 World Recre-ational Team Champi-onships went so smoothlythat Dolly Duke-Maggio saysshe’s ready to do it again.That’s saying a lot, coming

from someone who has just completedmonths of work as chairperson of theworld’s largest recreational ice skatingcompetition. This year’s blockbusterevent included 3,601 performances bynearly 1,850 skaters, ages 3 to 81, from122 teams representing the UnitedStates, Mexico, the Philippines,UAE/Dubai, England and China.

“This was the third Worlds thatI’ve worked on, and it usually takes meabout a year to recover and considerdoing it again,” noted Duke-Maggio.“This time, I would do it again in aheartbeat. Everything ran on time, ourvolunteers were excellent and depend-able, attendance at the judges’ meet-ing was wonderful, we had fantasticsponsors and, most important, we hada great time. My favorite comment ofthe week was, ‘Everybody here hasbeen so nice to us.’”

The chorus of compliments fromparticipants, parents and coaches wasrewarding to all those whose effortsmade this year’s Worlds a smooth-sailing success.

Skating dad George Gamble ofTampa, Florida wrote, “The 2006 ISIWorld Recreational Team Champi-onships was an absolute pleasure toattend, and my daughter, Morgan,and her teammates from the TampaBay Skating Academy-Countryside

had a wonderful time. All the coach-es, parents and skaters were veryimpressed with how smoothly such alarge event ran and our hats are off toyou and your staff for organizingsuch a great event.”

Judi Weatherhead from theAlbany Figure Skating Club also sentkudos to Worlds organizers: “Justwanted to say thank you for all thework put in to make Worlds such awonderful experience. It was our firsttime, and Kacie already wants tobook airfare to Chicago! I can’t evenbegin to imagine the preparation thatis involved with organizing such anevent. Everyone we talked with wasvery helpful and friendly. Pleaseknow that your efforts are very muchappreciated.”

Mary Morgan of SymmetricalSkating School Norwich added:“What a great week we had — somuch fun. A very happy place to be… Applause, applause to ISI and theNew England Sports Center.”

For the second time in four years,New England Sports Center providedan outstanding venue for the ISIWorlds event. With five ice surfacesunder one roof, participants and orga-nizers alike enjoyed convenient, com-fortable scheduling. The single loca-tion made it easy to find and recon-nect with old friends from previousevents. Even parking was a breeze!

Nashoba Valley Olympia reclaimedthe Worlds team trophy, which theyalso won in 2002. This year the facil-ity brought the event’s largest team,

135 skaters who scored a collective1443.5 points. As overall team cham-pions, they also took home theMichael Booker Trophy.

Three new awards were unveiledthis year. The President’s Trophy, forthe team that earns the most pointsamong teams of 40-75 skaters thatdoes not win first through fifth in theoverall team championships, went toWinterland Skating School. SM Mega-Mall took the Board of Directors Tro-phy, awarded to the team with themost points among teams of 1-39skaters that does not win first throughfifth place. The Percentage Trophy,awarded to the team of five or moreskaters that has the highest averageplacement, went home with the Ellen-ton Ice & Sports Complex team.

This year also was the first for thenew ISI Judges’ Mentoring Program,created to encourage young coachesto become more involved in nationalevents and learn from experiencedcompetition judges and coaches.Sarah Devereaux, FS 10, of the HarryJ. McDonald Memorial Center inEagle River, Alaska, was the candidateselected for the Worlds event, and shecould be found throughout the weekassisting with registration, awards,judging panels, judges’ and parents’meetings, accounting and credential-ing. “Sarah was my right hand, and

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she was a dream to work with,” saidBarb Yackel, ISI national events andskating program coordinator.

Some 600 attendees tookadvantage of the week’s social high-light, a beautiful evening aboardthe triple-decker Provincetown II,Boston Harbor’s largest cruise ship.Besides a three-hour harbor tourwith views of Charlestown, the USSConstitution and the Boston sky-line, the cruise featured a deliciousItalian buffet, lots of music anddancing, and a variety of DJ-ledgames and activities. The winners ofthe Skate with the Stars fundraisingraffle were announced to great fan-fare and screams of excitement (readmore about them on page 10).

Another fun off-ice pastime dur-ing Worlds week was shopping at theSkaters’ Marketplace, where favoritevendors showcased ice skating equip-ment, apparel, accessories, toys, giftsand souvenirs. The booth of event

sponsor Lindy Z was the scene of anautograph session with DebbieBrooks, New York artist and designer

of the ice skating-themed purses thatare all the rage with ISI skaters.

Lancome, another generoussponsor, gave away two age-appropri-ate makeovers each day. Worlds par-ticipants received “chances” for thespecial treat in their registrationpackets, and daily drawings deter-mined the recipients. In addition,Lancome donated massive beautygift baskets that were raffled off forthe hard-working event volunteers.

Olympian Emily Hughes drew afull house of enthusiastic, apprecia-tive skaters, parents and fans to theISIA Education Foundation’s annualBenefit on Ice show at the end of theweek (see page 10).

Those who combined vacationtime with their Worlds trip visitedarea beaches, enjoyed Boston’sfamous “Duck Tours” and brushedup on their American history withstrolls along the Freedom Trail.

“From beginning to end, on theice and off, it was a huge success —a fabulous week and an upbeatevent,” said Patti Feeney, ISI’s man-aging director of member programsand services. “We hope everyone ismaking plans now for next year’sWorlds in Chicago.”

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TToopp 2255ISI 2006 World Recreational Team Championships ResultsFor a complete listing of teams and results, check the ISI Web site: skateisi.org

PLACE ARENA POINTS1 . . . . . Nashoba Valley Olympia . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1443.52 . . . . . Sharper Edge Skating School . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11503 . . . . . Golden Blades Figure Skating Club . . . . . . . . . . . 772.54 . . . . . Tampa Bay Skating Academy Countryside . . . . . . 7635 . . . . . Symmetrical Skating School Norwich . . . . . . . . . 7086 . . . . . Winterland Skating School. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 596.57 . . . . . New England Sports Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5518 . . . . . Franklin Blades Skating School . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3979 . . . . . SM MegaMall . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 351.5

10 . . . . . Ellenton Ice & Sports Complex . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 343.511 . . . . . Wonderland of Ice. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33712 . . . . . Skating Club of Greater Youngstown . . . . . . . . . . 318.513 . . . . . Skatetown . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31214 . . . . . Capital of Texas Figure Skating Club . . . . . . . . . . 307.515 . . . . . City Plaza Ice Palace . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 264.516 . . . . . Yonkers Figure Skating Club . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24917 . . . . . Northbrook Park District Sports Center . . . . . . . . 248.518 . . . . . Pilgrim Skating Arena . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 230.519 . . . . . San Diego Ice Arena . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22420 . . . . . Capitol Ice Academy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22021 . . . . . Dublin Iceland . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21922 . . . . . Galleria Ice Skating Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20823 . . . . . Norwich Ice Rink & Skating School. . . . . . . . . . . 201.524 . . . . . Fredericksburg Ice Park . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 193.525 . . . . . Albany Figure Skating Club . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 187.5

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Each year it is difficult to remem-ber a Benefit on Ice show thatwas any more entertaining than

the current one, and the 2006 eventwas no exception. This year’s showwas held on July 28 at the New Eng-land Sports Center in Marlboro,

Mass. and featured Worlds partici-pants from nine states, the Philip-pines and Great Britain, with agesspanning multiple decades.

The Benefit on Ice is an annualISIA Education Foundation event heldduring Worlds week to raise scholar-

ship funds for ISI members. Both ofthe 2006 scholarship recipients werenot only present at the show, but alsoperformed in it. Kaylyn McDaniel ofStillwater, Minn., a freshman at theCollege of St. Catherine, performed anupbeat program to “Walkin’ on Sun-shine.” Hometown heroine StephanieCrisp of Hanson, Mass., a freshman atNortheastern University, skated a love-ly artistic program to “On My Own”from Les Miserables.

Melinda McMullen of Poland,Ohio and Jacqueline Sullivan ofYonkers, N.Y. were the two luckyyoung ladies whose winning Founda-tion raffle tickets earned them each asolo spot and the opportunity to join

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the cast of the show. The popularSkate with the Stars raffle has rapidlybecome a major component of theFoundation’s fundraising program.

The celebrity skater headliningthis year’s Benefit on Ice was noneother than 2006 Olympian EmilyHughes, whose infectious grin,

youthful exuberance and tremen-dous talent have made her one of thegreat ambassadors of our sport, bothon and off the ice. Emily treated usto two programs. The first was a pow-erful artistic routine laced with dou-ble jumps, intricate footwork anduncommon flexibility, which includ-ed an inside back spiral that some-how turned into a layback spin. Thisunlikely combination of moves leftmost of us scratching our heads,thinking, “Did I just see that?” But itwas Emily’s second program thatbrought the house down. Dressed in

a black and silver uni-tard, skating to“Proud Mary,” Emilywas pure electricity.

She appeared inthe lobby a short timeafter the show in jeansand T-shirt, accompa-nied by her parents and looking every bit the part of a

typical teenage girl having a greatnight out. For well over an hour shesmiled for every photo and signedhundreds of autographs on a multi-tude of objects, until everyone leftwith smiles on their faces and dreamsin their hearts.

Benefit on Ice star Emily Hughes wowedthe crowd with two powerful programs.

Jacqueline Sullivan (left) andMelinda McMullen were thetwo lucky Worlds participantswhose Skate with the Starsraffle tickets were drawn,earning them each a solo spotin the Benefit on Ice show.

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The most rewarding experience at Worlds was seeing allthe different skaters of different ages and levels from allover the world, gathered in one place. That’s somethingyou can only get at a Worlds competition. My favoritepart about competing in ISI events is that you get to justrelax, skate and have the time of your life!

—Julie Brown

Only in an ISI event can you come upon such camaraderie.—Lesley Connolly,

Mom of Brennan and Jessica

My most rewarding experience was hearing the crowd andseeing them on their feet and clapping to the music duringmy spotlight program!

—Kellie Ann Shawn

I met so many great people, especially adults, whowatched the competition and are inspired to geton their skates and join ISI classes.

—Linda Spinale

The thing that I like best is the atmosphere. Everyoneis there to skate their best, but mostly to have fun! Andyou get to see everything from a freestyle program to theyellow brick road skating in a spotlight.

—Alice Murphy

I keep a journal of each year at Worlds and l love look-ing back and reading my memories from all the previ-ous years. I can’t wait until next year!

—Caity Callahan

Meeting Emily Hughes was a highlight; my daughter hasbeen a fan of hers forever. I don’t know how Emily kept asmile on her face as she posed with TONS of fans!

—Debbie Swanson

One coach said to me, “The winners are thosethat go out and have fun,” and that’s what I did— I went out and had fun!

—Michelle Zakrzewski


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At our hotel we had our doors decorated for TeamSplash, and then some other teams from Alaska,Roseville and San Diego started decorating their doors.It was fun to meet everyone at breakfast every day andsee the girls trading pins and getting so excited.

—Jenny Rose Hendrickson

The most special memory from the 2006 ISI WorldChampionships was going on the cruise on BostonHarbor. My friends and I had a great time dancing andmeeting other skaters. The view was beautiful, too.

—Ashley Lynn Assad

A memory that I will always remember is with my teamcompulsories, all in hula dresses and tank tops, in afreezing arena listening to the Beach Boys, laughing andhaving a great time!

—Hannah Coughlan

I had fun and worked hard. I only got onefirst, which was OK because I had somuch fun.

—Stephanie Birnbaum

It was cool to travel to Boston and stay overnight. Mymost rewarding experience was landing my doubleSalchow for my FS 6 routine because it was the firsttime I landed it in competition, and it just felt amazing.ISI is a fun way to skate and to meet some really awe-some people.

—Dori Zweig

My most special memory was skating with my mom inour family spotlight and meeting Emily Hughes.

—Haley Mello

What I have enjoyed the most is that ISI events arefair. I only have to skate against people of the samelevel and age, making the competition more enjoy-able and less stressful. Everybody has a fair chanceto skate well and have fun, and that’s the purpose ofrecreational skating.

—Aviva Cantor

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Lifetime of Memories Lifetime of Memories

In our last article, we helped skaters hone their compet-itive edges by considering what it means to become acompetitor. This time we provide specific tips on how

skaters can become competitors.In Positive Coaching Alliance’s “Becoming a Competi-

tor” workshops, we define “competitors” as those whostrive to make themselves better, make teammates betterand make the sport better.

To make themselves better, skaters should:• Institute a “mistake ritual.” The fear of mistakes

makes you more passive and causes more harm than actu-ally making mistakes does. When you stumble on the ice,a small mistake ritual can help you recover and be ready forthe next part of your routine or game. We recommend aphysical action, such as an imaginary toilet flush to “flush”mistakes, or a wipe of the brow to indicate “no sweat.”

•• Have a “Plan B” to create “good crummy days.”Competitors have crummy days just like everyone else.The difference is in how they respond. Competitors turncrummy days into “good crummy days” by having a PlanB. They have in mind actions to keep them in the game.If you’re not hitting Axels, Lutzes or slap shots the wayyou’d like, you can still make sure that you’re working ashard as possible on your conditioning. Don’t let a tempo-rary inability to execute deprive you of all the other ben-efits of practice and competition.

To make teammates better, skaters should:• Fill emotional tanks: Skaters have “emotional

tanks” just as cars have gas tanks, and both must be full tokeep the “engine” running.. It is important that competi-tors fill their teammates’ E-tanks. Competitors boost theirteammates with comments such as “You can do it!” or“Great try!” on a regular basis so it becomes a habit. Use a“buddy system” with another teammate during practiceto fill each other’s E-tank.

• Heed the “Magic Ratio.” The “Magic Ratio” is fivespecific, truthful praises for every one constructive criti-cism. For example, “You have put forth a great effort today.I can see how hard you were trying on that last jump. Youhad great height and spun at exactly the right time, andyou even stuck the landing. If you hold that left leg in posi-tion just a touch longer, you might score higher.”

• Be windows, not mirrors. People who are primari-ly concerned with their own performance tend to “lookinto a mirror.” Competitors are leaders who “look through

a window” and share what they see with teammates tohelp them improve. Competitors preface their advice toteammates in ways that preserve good feelings and confi-dence, such as:

- “Are you open to a suggestion?”- “What do you think about this?”- “Here’s an idea …” - “Here’s something I noticed.”

To make the sport as a whole better, skaters should:• Develop Honor-the-Game routines. Competitors

build actions into their routines that demonstrate theircommitment to Honoring the Game. Remember, Honor-ing the Game gets to the ROOTS of positive play, whereROOTS stands for respect for: Rules, Opponents, Officials.Teammates and Self. Here are some Honor-the-Game rou-tines that individuals and teams have developed and used.Feel free to develop your own routines.

Individual• Thank each judge or official before and after each

competition, regardless of how well you thinkhe/she did.

• Introduce yourself to your opponents before thegame and wish them good luck.

• Make a point of shaking hands with your oppo-nents after each competition, look them in the eyeand say something positive to them.

• Remind yourself before each competition that youare the kind of person who honors the game regard-less of what other people do.

Team• Make signs welcoming your opponents to your rink

or arena. • Have your entire team shake hands with the judges

or officials after the game.• Provide refreshments for the other team at the end

of the game, and take time to talk with them.

Some of these suggestions will be more comfortable for youthan will others. However, used in the right combinations,consistently, they will help you become a competitor.

To learn more about PCA’s workshops,contact them at (866) 725-0024 [email protected], or visitPositiveCoach.org.

health & well-being

Becoming a CompetitorLast of a series

by David Jacobson


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I’m working on my double toe loop.Do you have any tips? I am havingtrouble with height and rotation. Iwould like a pen pal around my ageand level.Leah Keune, 13, FS 6New Ulm Civic CenterNew Ulm, Minn.

To celebrate the landing of your doubletoe, make sure your take-off is correct— that is where most mistakes aremade. Try a jump harness lesson tohelp with the rotation and feeling forthe correct landing. Good luck!

I love skating! I am hoping to testfor FS 3 and 4 as soon as possible. Iwould like to request Annie Shueyas a pen pal. Danielle White, 13, FS 3IceariumMaryville, Tenn.

I have been skating for about a yearand a half, but I have practiced realhard so I got my jumps pretty fast.I can land my Axel pretty consis-tently, and am working on my dou-ble Salchow. Some days I get it, and

others I don’t. In spins, I am work-ing on getting more rotations onmy camel and I am starting a fly-ing camel. I would like to haveKatie Lister or Alyssa Jacobsen asmy pen pal.Emily Horstmeyer, 14, FS 5/6Ice MidwestOverland Park, Kan.

I have been skating for one year. Ihave been in three competitionsand I’ve done great in them. I liketo help the younger kids at FortMyers Skatium so they can improvein skating. The weird thing is, Imoved from up north four years agoand I never wanted to skate there,and then I moved to Florida and Iwant to skate, and it is hot downhere. I am trying to get a scholar-ship for skating.Jordanne Byrd, 14, FS 1Fort Myers SkatiumFort Myers, Fla.

Every time I get on the ice, I neverwant to get off! I started skatingagain after a two-year break (one ofmy toes was broken and it healedweird), and have moved up threelevels in about five months. Do youhave any tips on the sit spin andchange-foot? I travel a lot on mychange-foot, and I can’t stay downlow for a long time on my sit spin.I skate about twice a week, some-times more and sometimes less. Ilove your magazine because you canget a lot of good advice. I would liketo request Crystal Curry or Saman-tha Loftus for a pen pal, or someonearound my age and level would begreat!Christiana (Ana) DeJong,

14, FS 3/4Center Ice of DuPageWheaton, Ill.

What a gal — two years off the icewith a broken toe and still moving up

the ladder! I am so impressed withyour determination. To keep you head-ing in the right direction to perfectingthose spins, work on your shoot-the-duck to help you stay low on your sitspin. The traveling problem will betaken care of if you center yourselfbefore you start changing feet, and youknow what that takes, right? Findingthe special spot on your blades calledyour sweet spot. Stay strong!

I would like a pen pal my age andclose to my level or better so I cantalk about new things. There was agirl in your magazine named CaitlinShanahan who also lives in Illinois.Could you connect me with her?Krissy Bitsky, 8, DeltaOak Sports ArenaKankakee, Ill.

I have been skating since I was 7,but just got serious last fall when Ijoined a new skating program. Ialso got a private coach aroundMarch. The new skating programmust be better, because I wentfrom Gamma to Freestyle 2 in lessthan a year. My favorite moves arethe waltz, toe loop and Salchowjumps. The most troublesomemove for me is the scratch spin. Ican’t seem to get my foot overwithout falling. Any suggestions?After all my hard work, I got tocompete for the first time thissummer in ISI Worlds in Freestyle1, artistic and theater on ice.Samantha Petracca, 11, FS 1/2John Gallo Ice ArenaSandwich, Mass.

Sounds like you are on some solidedges — hats off to your greatprogress! Spin trouble can be frustrat-ing, but the key is to get centeredbefore you push your free leg down(heel first) along your skating leg atthe same time you pull the arms in.Get ready to spin like a top!


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Looking for apen pal!

If you would like to be pen palswith any of these ISI members,send your name, e-mail addressand ISI member number to [email protected]. Pen palrequests will not be processedwithout member numbers.

Alyce Appleby, 12, FS 7/8White Bear Lake Sports Center

Mahtomedi, Minn.(seeks similar age and level)

Betty Keehn 50, FS 6Desert Schools Coyote Center

Peoria, Ariz.(seeks male, similar age)

Camille Espinoza, 11, GammaDublin Iceland

Livermore, Calif.(seeks similar age)

Don’t Forget!We need all the information listed in the box on page 5

before we can print or process your letter.

I have been skating for about a yearand a half, and I absolutely love it.I have a ton of skating friends at therink where I skate, but most of themare younger than me. I would reallylike it if someone in FS 5 or lowerand maybe in San Diego could bemy pen pal. Maybe we could evensee each other at the Skate By theSea competition at my home rink.Kristin Hill, 12, FS 5La Jolla IcetownSan Diego

I’m at Freestyle 4/5 because I can’tget my Axel! I would like a girl orboy pen pal who is at my level andis having the same trouble withkeeping up their left leg on boththeir double Sal and Axel! Tipswould be so good right about now!Emily Voorhees, 13, FS 4/5Aspen IceLafayette, N.J.

There are many skaters who share yourproblem. Not landing on one foot canbe frustrating, to say the least. If yourarena has a jump harness, USE IT.This will give you the feel for landingon one foot. Another thought is thepower of positive thinking. BELIEVEYOU CAN DO IT!

I’m perfecting my Lutz, sit spinand camel spin. I started compet-ing solo this year, and I’ve had ablast. I started skating when I was8. When I was younger, I did hock-ey for three days and then quit,which my dad was not happyabout because my family is a hock-ey family. I spent about five yearswithout ice and decided to iceskate. I would like a pen pal aboutmy age and level.Paige Johnson, 11, FS 5Mount Pleasant Ice ArenaMount Pleasant, Mich.

I have barely any friends at my icerink. I just passed my Beta test andam moving on to Gamma. I love toskate! It is really fun once you naila trick.Sulochana Marpadga,

11, Gamma Ontario Ice Skating CenterSan Bernardino, Calif.

I would like request Carly Hayes orKatie Lister as pen pals, or anyone

else around my age or level. I havemy Axel and am really close tolanding my double Salchow. Iwould like some help on my dou-ble loop. I under-rotate by acounter rotation. I also would likehelp with my Russian split jump;when I do it I normally end updoing a regular spilt jump.Brianna Fullerton, 12Desert Schools Coyote CenterChandler, Ariz.

The double loop is tricky because it isall in the timing of the take-off. Youneed good edge control and enoughheight to complete your rotation. If youhave access to a jump harness, I thinkit would help. The Russian split can beimproved if you understand the correctbody position. Remember, you are in asit position with your legs split, kneesstraight, toes pointed and hands touch-ing your ankles. Good luck!

I love ice skating. I am working onmy Axel and trying to land it. I amalso working on my camel combosand sit combos. I was on a team

last year called Team Elite of FoxValley Ice Arena. We attended theBensenville National Champi-onships. This year our new teamname is Ice Innovation. In my freetime, I enjoy playing outside witha lot of my friends. I would like tobe pen pals with Katie Lister.Katie Baughman, 11, FS 5/6Fox Valley Ice ArenaGeneva, Ill.

I love skating. This fall, I will also beon a formation team. I’m in thirdgrade and I also like to play soccer.I would like a pen pal about my ageand level.Sara Kostecka, 8, FS 3Franklin Park Ice ArenaOak Park, Ill

I love skating! I am working on mycamel spin. I would like GraceWood to be my pen pal. If not,then I would like a girl that is 11and about the same level.Vivian Chang, 11, FS 5Line Creek Community CenterKansas City, Mo.


the write stuff

FS 8Adam BlakeIce Chalet

Haleigh DuforNashoba Valley

Lindsay FirestoneFort Myers Skatium

Kallison FunkRoseville Skating Center

Katie GodfreyRoseville Skating Center

Jen SmidlApple Valley Ice Arena

FS 9Jennifer Milewski

Charles Moore Ice Arena

Dance 8Sarah Brown

Ice Chalet

Kassandra HazardIce Chalet

Dance 10Joylyn YangIce Oasis

Skaters PassHigh-Level Tests

Congratulations to the following ISI skaters,who recently passed high-level freestyle and dance tests.

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september

8-10 Nashville, Tenn.Centennial SportsplexISI Adult Championships

8-10 Westminster, Calif.Westminster Ice ArenaDistrict 15 Championships

9-10 Valencia, Calif.Ice Station Valencia1st Annual Autumn Classic

15 Arlington, TexasICE at The Parks3rd Annual ISI Open Competition

24 University Park, Pa.Penn State Ice RinkAbby Yeagley Memorial ISI Team Competition

29- HoustonOct. 1 Polar Ice Galleria

21st Annual Gulf Coast Open Team Invitational

october

7-8 Newark, Ohio Newark Ice ArenaNewark Ice Arena ISI Competition

13-14 Clearwater, Fla.TBSA CountrysideTBSA Countryside Fall Competition

14 Coral Springs, Fla.Incredible Ice7th Annual Incredible Challenge

21-22 Aliso Viejo, Calif. Aliso Viejo Ice Palace11th Annual ISI Open Competition

26-29 San FranciscoYerba Buena Ice Skating Center

Skate San Francisco27-28 Woodbury, Minn.

Bielenberg Sports Center2006 Skate Woodbury ISI Classic

28-29 Rockland, Mass.Winterland Skating School20th Annual Winterland Halloween Classic

28-29 Naperville, Ill.All Seasons Ice RinkGreat Pumpkin Competition

april

13-15 Blaine, Minn. Schwan Super RinkISI Synchronized Championships

july

22-29 Bensenville, Ill. Edge Ice ArenaISI World Recreational Team Championships

september

21-23 Las VegasSobe Ice ArenaISI Adult Championships

november

2-4 Bridgeport, Conn.Wonderland of IceISI Artistic Challenge

october

1- Houston Dec. 31 Aerodrome Willowbrook

Skating Academy Exhibition

november

14- Houston Jan. 14 Aerodrome Willowbrook

Holiday Exhibition

december

1-2 Springdale, Ark. Arkansas FSAA Rootin’ Tootin’ Country Christmas

6-9 Knoxville, Tenn. Ice ChaletNutcracker On Ice

8-9 San Francisco Yerba Buena Ice Skating Center

Holiday 2006 Once Upon A Time - On Ice

8-10 HoustonAerodrome Willowbrook9th Annual Nutcracker On Ice

8-10 Evanston, Ill.Robert Crown Center32nd Annual Nutcracker

9 Anaheim, Calif.Anaheim ICE12th Annual Holiday Spectacular

9 Highland Park, Ill.Centennial Ice ArenaAn Evening at Centennial

13 San DiegoKroc Community CenterHoliday Magic On Ice

17 Arlington, TexasICE at The ParksHoliday In The Park - 2006

april

15 Highland Park, Ill.Centennial Ice ArenaSpring Exhibition

may

12 Hoffman Estates, Ill.Hoffman Estates Park District Ice Arena

Cruisin’ the World18-20 Highland Park, Ill.

Centennial Ice ArenaHeroes and Legends

29- Minneapolis June 1 Sheraton Hotel

iACT/MIAMA Conference & Tradeshow

shows &exhibitions

calendarISI-endorsed competitions & shows/exhibitionsDeadline for Winter RIS Calendar: Oct. 15For regular calendar updates, see www.skateisi.org, event info

competitions

For calendar updates, check ISI’s Web site at www.skateisi.org

november

3-5 Denver South Suburban Ice Arena

ISI Artistic Challenge

4-5 Yorktown, Va.Hampton Roads IcePlex5th Annual Fall Classic Open

10-12 Tampa, Fla.Ice Sports ForumISI Fall Challenge

12 Anaheim, Calif.Anaheim ICE6th Annual Anaheim ICE Synchro Championships

21-22 Simi Valley, Calif.Easy Street Ice Arena4th Annual ISI Open Competition

25-26 Skokie, Ill.SkatiumAll American Team Competition

january

13-14 San Diego Kroc Community Center5th Annual ISI Open Competition

february

16-18 Oxford, OhioGoggin Ice ArenaISI Winter Classic

march

3-4 Highland Park, Ill.Centennial Ice ArenaLucky Stars Open

30- Knoxville, Tenn.April 1 Ice Chalet

38th Annual MVDC

ISI World RecreationalTeam Championships Team Championships Team Championships


2007

2007


ISI marketplace


ISI marketplace

classified advertisingTHE SKATING GALLERY presents the world’slargest and most unique collection of SKATINGCOLLECTIBLES AND ANTIQUES. Fabulous FIG-URINES and BRONZES. Artwork by TOLLERCRANSTON and BUCKLEY MOSS. An unbeliev-able collection of PRINTS: vintage, woodcuts,skating champions — past and present — someautographed. Also PLATES, SHOW PROGRAMS,BOOKS, POSTERS, JEWELRY, SONJA HENIE,LANTERNS, SKATES, etc.

Phone: (513) 871-1173; fax: (513) 871-2947;e-mail: [email protected];

Web site: www.theskatinggallery.com.

To place classified advertising,call Carol Jackson, advertising sales manager,at (972) 735-8800, fax to (972) 735-8815 or

send e-mail to [email protected] deadline for the next issue of RIS is Sept. 30.

Back by Popular Demand

The 2nd Annual ISI Holiday Card

Creativity Contest!

Last year’s contest was such a huge success that we have decided to make ourCreativity Contest an annual holiday tradition.

If your design is chosen, it will be used as the official ISI 2006 holiday card andyou will receive recognition in Recreational Ice Skating magazine as well as onthe card itself.*

Will YOUR design becomethe official ISI 2006 holiday card?

Send to:Ice Skating Institute

Attn: Magazine Editor17120 N. Dallas Parkway, Suite 140

Dallas, TX 75248-1187

Deadline:

October 15, 2006

E-mail questions to [email protected].

*The winning artist must assign the Ice Skating Institute ownership of,and all rights to, the winning design.

Send us your ORIGINAL design following these guidelines:• 8 1/2” X 11”• Any medium (paint, marker, pencil, pastel, etc.) –

but two-dimensional only, please.• Be sure to sign your art!• Do not fold or bend your art.• You may send the artwork only, or you may add

a sentiment if you wish.• Include your full name, address, telephone number,

e-mail address and ISI member number on a sepa-rate note.

• Submissions MUST be received in the ISI office nolater than October 15, 2006.

• NOTE: Materials cannot be returned.

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