Hello to all our wonderful skaters & their parents!

We hope you had a wonderful holiday and enjoy the new year! We wish that you stay healthy, happy, and warm as we go into the colder months of the skating season! We would like to remind you about the Smiles on Ice competition that will take place Sunday, January 15th, at 3:15pm. We encourage all basic skills skaters to try this competition, as it promises to be a lot of fun! Have a great New Year & thank you for choosing to skate with us! :)

Christmas Party & Gift Raffle

Hello Everyone!

It is hard to believe that we are almost halfway through our season! The holidays are fast approaching and we would like to invite you to our Christmas Party, held December 18th from 3:15-4:15 pm. Each skater is allowed to bring a friend to skate with, and it promises to be a great time! We hope to see you all there! During the Christmas Party, we will be holding a raffle for this wonderful gift basket donated from Bath & Body Works. Tickets are a dollar for one, and we hope you participate in this great fundraiser. It is also a chance to win a last minute Christmas gift!

Thank you to all our wonderful skaters and we hope you have an enjoyable week ahead (filled with lots of skating, of course)!

The gift basket! 

Hello everyone! 

• We would like to remind all our wonderful Thursday skaters that due to the Thanksgiving Holiday there will not be any skating on Thursday night! Have a safe & happy holiday! 

• As you all know, our fuel oil raffle ticket fundraising is coming to a close. Please turn all fuel oil raffle tickets in no later than 11:30 on Saturday 11/26 and the drawing for this will be held at 12:00. 

• For all skaters signed up under the Learn to Skate program, this Saturday 11/26 is your final week under the current 6 week package. If you are interested in continuing, and we would love to have you stay & skate with us for the remainder of the year please see: Elaine White, Danielle Perry or Mindy Aube!

• This Saturday, 11/26, will be testing day for all the skaters from Snow Plow - Basic 5. Your class will still meet at its regular time but during this lesson all skaters will be tested to see if they are ready to move to another level or if they will remain at their current level for the next session.  If the skater passes their test they are eligible to receive a patch for the level passed, the cost for the patch is $1 and can be picked up in the Pro's Room at the rink. Please present your testing papers to the board so that we can set up the lessons and groups for the next skating session. If there is a change in your lesson time we will try to contact you by email or by phone to let you know what the changes are! 

•  Also, please be aware that we are still working on the Meadow Farms fund raiser and any sales from this will need to be turned no later than 12/3/11. This is a great way to get some Christmas shopping out of the way and help our club raise money for the season! 

Have a safe & delightful Thanksgiving Holiday! We are very thankful you are skating with us! 

Thank you to all who came to our Halloween Party!

"Anne & Diana (from Anne of Green Gables) "

"Baseball player & spiderweb"

"Ninja turtle, Spongebob, and a bumblebee" 

Please consider buying a raffle ticket, it's only a dollar, for this lovely gift basket (which includes a Dunkin Donuts Gift Card!)! Tickets can be bought at skating tomorrow and during the party Sunday, and the drawing will be held during the Halloween Party on Sunday from 3.15 to 4.15. 

Liberty Mutual Contest

HELP US

win $2,500

from LIBERTY MUTUAL!

Liberty Mutual is awarding $2,500 community grants as part of its Responsible Sports program championing and celebrating responsibility in youth sports.

Here's how it works:

n Every person who completes the online Responsible Coaching or Responsible Sport Parenting course and the 10-question review quiz earns one point. The twenty (20) organizations around the country that get the most points will earn a $2,500 grant.

n Since we’ll only be competing against organizations of similar size (three separate divisions), we have a great chance to win! Of course, the more people we get to take the course and quiz, the better our chance of winning the Community Grant.

n Let’s all work together – for the kids, and for the $2,500 grant. Just think of the ways this grant could help us: equipment, uniforms, travel, practice field time – you name it!

Get started at

www.ResponsibleSports.com/Grant today!

Hello!

We would like to welcome new and returning members and thank everyone for coming to registration night. The board at NMFSC would like to encourage oil raffle ticket sales, but no door-to-door selling please. We look forward to a great season together and are excited for all the exciting events coming up soon.

We can't wait to see you at the Forum and start skating!
NMFSC

Skating Packages

Learn to Skate—$70

· Only for new members!

· 6 week introductory package

· Book and stickers to track progress

· One 30 minute lesson  on Saturday

· Ice time Saturday 11:15-12:45 

Snowplow—Basic 6

1 Day Package—$210

· Book and stickers to track progress

· One 30 minute lesson on Saturdays

· Ice time—Saturdays 11:15—12:45

2 Day Package—$250

· Same as one day package

· Ice time—Saturdays 11:15-12:45 AND Thursdays 6:15—7:15 pm OR Sundays  3:15—4:15 OR 

Tuesdays 7:30—8:30 pm 

Basic 6-8—$250

· Book and stickers to track progress

· One 30 minute lesson on Thursdays

· Ice time—Thursday 6:15—7:15 AND Saturdays 11:15—12:45 OR  Sundays 3:15—4:15 OR 

Tuesdays 7:30—8:30 pm

Adult Packages-$175

· Basic skills membership and registration

· Book and stickers to track progress

· One lesson on Sunday for 16 weeks

Family Skate Packages

· $40 for member

· $55 for  non-member

· $15/hour walk on fee

Advanced Ice Package

1st hour—$130   2nd hour—$120

3rd Hour—$110  4th hour—$95

5th hour—$75   6th hour—$55

Additional Classes

· Stroking—$40 (Sat. 11:00—11:15). Lessons are based on power, posture, and endurance, and it is mandatory for advanced skaters.

· Synchronized Skating—$20 (Sun. 4:00—4:30)

All skaters must pay a $15.00 membership fee for USFSA in addition to their packets.

Here is the flyer for Registration Night!

It's that time of year again! The NMFSC will be having a booth at the Trash & Treasure sale held on September 17&18th at the Presque Isle Forum. Anyone wishing to donate items may do so from 5-7:30 on Friday, September 16th. Registration night for skating is October 5th, more info to come! We hope to see you all there!

Get Well Soon, Hadley! :)

End of Season

Hello Everyone!


We would like to congratulate everyone on a great season and an even more spectacular show. At this time, we would also like to thank all the sponsors, parents, and everyone involved with the show. It would not be possible without you.
We hope that you are able to join us this fall for more skating! More info will be available as the time approaches.


Thank you for skating with us, 
NMFSC

ICE SHOW!

Hello! We are very excited to present our very own "Newspaper Headlines on Ice" as our theme for the 29th Annual Ice Show held at the Forum in Presque Isle! Everyone is welcome! The show is tomorrow, March 12th, at 1.00 pm and 7.00 pm! Come one, come all, and see the hard work of our figure skaters! 


We would also like to thank Katelyn for designing the poster for the show! It looks great! 

Things To Know For The Show...

Finale Practice

• Sunday, March 6th- FINALE PRACTICE FOR ALL SKATERS AT 6 PM!
• Dress Rehearsal is on March 10th at 6 PM sharp! This is a MANDATORY practice which you have committed to. PLEASE DO NOT BE LATE!

Finale Costumes

• For the actual skating show, all skaters will need to wear black pants and the show t-shirt. Black pants are the responsibility of the parent/guardian to find. NO JEANS OR SWEATS PLEASE!

Tickets

• Parent tickets will be passed out with the show bills or by March 6th.
• Please help us pre-sell the tickets... available NOW! Please see Addy or Alison.
• All money for pre-sold tickets must be passed in by Finale Practice Night- March 6th!

Set-Up Friday, March 12th

• We need volunteers to sign up to set up on Friday, March 11th, at 9 PM. This includes: curtain set up, lobby set up, lights up, etc. See the bulletin board to sign up!

DVD/Photo Orders

• If you ordered a DVD or a group photo it MUST be paid by Finale Practice Night - March 6th!

Miscellaneous

• FLOWERS: This year flowers of all sizes will be available at the show to purchase for your skater. Spread the word to your family and friends!

PLEASE MAKE SURE YOU ARE AT THE FORUM 45 MINUTES PRIOR TO SHOW TIME!

AFTERNOON SHOW: 12:15 PM

EVENING SHOW: 6:15 PM

 

Skating for Basic Skills skaters has been cancelled for today, due to show practices. Due to the Smiles on Ice competition, Basic Skills skaters will not have ice time this Sunday. However, next Thursday and Sunday there is ice time, so this is only for this week! Also, the finale rehearsal for Basic Skills skaters will be on March 6th only! 


Have a great weekend! 

Show Practices

Hello! 


The show is approaching quickly, and rehearsals will begin soon. Below is the schedule of rehearsals, so please check to come at the right time!


Thursdays: February 10, 17, 24, and March 3

• 6.15-6.45- Red Sox Mambo
• 6.45-7.15- Taking Care of Business
• 6.45-7.15- Rock You Like a Hurricane
• 7.15-7.45- Open Advanced

Saturdays: February 12, 19, 26, and March 5

• 9.00-9.30- Beatles Trio 
• 9.30-10.00- Paparazzi
• 10.00-10.30- Final Countdown
• 10.30- 11.00- Let it Snow, Let it Snow
• 10.30- 11.00- Living in America
• 11.00-11.30- Vogue
• 11.00-11.30- Peanuts Theme
• 11.30- 12.00- Wave Your Flag
• 11.30-12.00- Proud to be an American

Sundays: February 13, 20, 27 and March 6

• 3.45-4.15- Aroostook County Song
• 4.15-4.45- Peace Train
• 4.45-5.15- What a Wonderful World
• 5.15-6.00- Open Advanced
• 6.00-6.30- Finale (advanced skaters only on February 13, 20, 27; all skaters on March 6)

DRESS REHEARSAL THURSDAY, MARCH 10, 2011, AT 6.15- BE HERE AT 6.00!

Hello everyone! 
The show is coming up soon, and we are very excited for our very own "Headlines on Ice." Pictures are being taken by Addy for the show booklet. Parents, friends, family, etc. can place an ad for your skater in the show. A large ad costs 25.00 dollars, and a small ad costs 15.00 dollars. These ads contain a message (up to 13 words), and a picture which can be taken by Addy, or brought from home. If you decide to have your picture brought from home, please add a 5.00 dollar processing fee. If you would like a picture taken, please contact Addy.We hope that so far, you and your skater are having a great season! 


Don't Forget: Smiles on Ice is on February 13th, 2011! 

Smiles on Ice!

Is your child interested in showing off their skating skills? Does your child like to compete? 

If so, please consider enrolling your child for the Smile On Ice Fun Competition! All competitors will receive a medal! All skaters, Snowplow Sam to Free Skate 1, are welcome! This year, the competition will take place on February 13th at 3:15 PM! If you are interested, and would like to register, please fill out a registration (with the payment) form and mail postmarked no later than Saturday, January 15, 2011 to:

Northern Maine Figure Skating Club

Attn: Mindy Aube

PO BOX 1360 

Presque Isle, ME 04769

Also, if you have any questions, please contact us at: northernmainefigureskatingclub@gmail.com

Hope to see you there!

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