Adult Open - Ann Arbor Figure Skating Club

Join us for the

2022 Ann Arbor

FSC Adult Open

Saturday, November 5th &

Sunday, November 6th

We're very excited to be hosting our 3rd Annual Ann Arbor FSC Adult Open! This year's event will be held on Saturday, November 5th and Sunday, November 6th at the Ann Arbor Ice Cube.

Adult skaters of all ages, skill levels, and skating backgrounds are invited to participate in our Adult Only Competition!

Proudly offering: IJS & 6.0 Singles Freestyle, 6.0 Pairs Freestyle, Compulsory Moves, Jumps, Spins, CJS Showcase, Solo Free Dance, Open Solo Pattern Dance, Partnered Free Dance, Open Partnered Pattern Dance, & Adult Social Ice Sessions

Levels available: Adult 1-6, Adult Pre-Bronze through Adult Gold, Masters Intermediate/Novice, Masters Junior/Senior, and Young Adult (Ages 17-20)

Adult Competition Series: Beginning in 2017, U.S. Figure Skating created a friendly, yet competitive, Adult Competition Series for skaters in the Adult 1 - 6, Pre-Bronze, and Bronze curriculum. Designed to encourage beginner level adults to participate in competition, this series incorporates both Freestyle events (Program with Music) and Compulsory Moves (Elements). More information can be found HERE.

What is ‘Open' Pattern Dance? It is an opportunity for skaters to mix-and-match individual dances, no matter the level. Skaters can choose which specific dance pattern(s) they would like to compete, allowing skaters the chance to skate the dances they may end up competing later in the season, dances they're preparing to test, or just their favorite dances! It also allows skaters to sign-up for just one dance or as many as they'd like without limitation. Registration Fees are PER pattern dance. Please select each dance SEPARATELY during registration. Awards are per dance and not combined. There are no test level restrictions for Open Pattern Dance Events. Skaters can choose to upload their own music if they have a preferred version (by the music upload deadline) or the music will be provided by the Ann Arbor FSC.

If you have any questions or would like more information on our 2022 Ann Arbor FSC Adult Open, please contact Competition Chair, Kimberly Davis, at kim.figureskating@gmail.com

Ann Arbor Figure Skating Club| 734-213-6768 | E-mail | Website | Register Online

CONGRATULATIONS to everyone who competed in the

2021 Ann Arbor FSC Adult Open!

Thank you all for such support and encouragement! Our 2nd Annual Adult Open went better than we could have ever imagined! We would like to extend a special thank you to all our amazing skaters and coaches who helped make the day so special and most importantly, so fun! We're so happy that you were able to join us for the 2021 Ann Arbor FSC Adult Open and we can't wait to see you next year!

Kim Davis, Competition Chair

Ann Arbor FSC Adult Open

View ALL Event Results

2021 Adult Open Lifetime Skater Award Winners

Ronnie Sturchio

Daniel Brown

View the 2021 Ann Arbor FSC Adult Open Photo Slideshow

Our competitors were busy! Relive the event! Check out all our podium pictures and competition highlights.

Have more pictures you'd like to share? Send them to Kim Davis at kim.figureskating@gmail.com

It's not too late to order 2021 Official Merchandise!!

Order now through Sunday, October 31st for direct shipping to your home!

**Please Note: We need a minimum order size of 10 items in order to submit our order. If we do not receive a total quantity of at least ten, we will either extend the order deadline or we may have to cancel the order. Thank you for understanding!

Order Online

💜💙 Ann Arbor Figure Skating Club 💙💜

Attention

Competitors & Coaches!

We can't wait to see you all this Saturday! Below is a full list of all the important information that you will need to know for our competition! However, feel free to reach out to us with any questions or concerns!

See you Saturday, October 2nd!

Ann Arbor FSC Adult Open

Important Competition Details- Please Read

Competition Schedule

The long-awaited schedule is now available online! To view your specific schedule, please log-in through EntryEeze and use the "Competition" Menu drop down to select "My Schedule".

To view the full competition schedule, please click HERE.

Competition Guest Policy

There are no limits to the number of guests that you bring to our competition! However, U.S. Figure Skating requires that all sanctioned events must follow the same COVID restrictions. As a result, all competition guests must properly wear a face mask while in the building.

Please note that we will not be requiring vaccination or testing results. However, if you are not feeling well, we ask that you please stay home.

Tossies

Adult competitions are known for their "tossies"- little gifts thrown onto the ice following a competitor's performance. Your participation is entirely optional! However, if you are interested in participating, we ask that items be well sealed and non-fragile. Examples- tissues, candy, snacks, notes of encouragement, stuffed animals, etc. We will have "sweepers", youth skaters, available to assist competitors in collecting items off the ice.

Tossies CAN be thrown onto the ice at our event this year!

COVID Policies

At this time, U.S. Figure Skating requires that all sanctioned events must follow the same COVID restrictions. As a result, all competition guests including skaters, coaches, and spectators must properly wear a face mask while in the building. The only exception to this rule is for skaters while they are on the ice. Skaters are not required to wear a face mask while on the ice for practice ice, warm-up, or their performance.

Please note that we will not be requiring vaccination or testing results. However, if you are not feeling well, we ask that you please stay home.

Competitor's Party

Unfortunately (and fortunately), we had to cancel the Adult Social Ice Session because the competition events were just too long to have any extra time remaining at the end. However, we'd love to get our adult skaters together for a Competitor's Party at **Outback Steakhouse** following the competition!

If you're interested, please respond to this email by 3:00 pm on Thursday, September 30th letting me know if you and your coach would like to attend.

To view the menu and restaurant information please click HERE

**Please Note: Skaters and coaches would be responsible for their own tabs, but it's guaranteed to be a good time!

Practice Ice

Be prepared for the day's events! Sign-up for Practice Ice is taking place now. We strongly encourage that you register ahead of time for Practice Ice as all sessions are on a first-come, first-served basis. Please note that it will only display the practice ice sessions that you are eligible to register for based on your competition event(s).

To purchase Practice Ice, please use the "Practice Ice" Menu drop down to select "Purchase from Schedule".

Cost- $20 per 20 minute session

UPDATED Judges Location

If you're like me, you like to know ahead of time where the judges will be located. For ALL events, the judges will be seated in the top center of the bleachers in a designated Judges' Box. This UPDATED decision was made based on the "half-ice" program style of the compulsory events compared to the elements style typically seen in a youth skating event.

Carol's Fabric Shop

Didn't get a chance to prepare tossies? Don't worry! Carol's Fabric Shop will be joining us for the day with the best gifts for your favorite skater!

She offers a wide variety of sizes and types - the options are endless(ly cute!)

Planned Program Content

To better assist our official's in the Judge's Critique forms, we are asking that all Freestyle, Jumps, Spins, etc. events that would normally be scored IJS, submit a PPC emailed to kim.figureskating@gmail.com by Friday, October 1st.

Please include the order and description of the elements in your program, including all anticipated jumps, spins, footwork, etc. Similarly, if you are attempting to achieve a level on a particular spin/element, please list your planned features. This might aid our official in identifying these/noting any areas that would need more revs, twist, etc.

Questions? Contact Kim Davis

Feel free to reach out to me with any questions or concerns! It is my #1 goal that all competitors and coaches feel properly prepared for our event.

Email- kim.figureskating@gmail.com

Phone- 734-213-6768 (AAFSC Office) or 810-429-8810 (Cell)

Missed your chance to order Adult Open Gear?

Submit an order for our Second Chance Merchandise!

Next Level Ladies Tank

Ladies Sizes XS - 2XL

$20 each

Cooling Performance Unisex T-Shirt

Adult Sizes S - 2XL

$25 each

Next Level Unisex Tank

Adult Sizes S - 2XL

$20 each

Cooling Performance Unisex Long Sleeve

Adult Sizes S - 3XL

$30 each

Order Online

Order now through Sunday, October 10th for direct shipping to your home after the competition!

To view options & to place your online order, please click HERE

Order deadline for direct shipping after the competition: Sunday, Oct. 10th - 11:59 pm

**Please Note: We need a minimum order size of 10 items in order to submit our order. If we do not receive a total quantity of at least ten, we will either extend the order date or we may have to cancel the order. Thank you for understanding!

Ann Arbor FSC Adult Open

2121 Oak Valley Dr. Ann Arbor MI, 48103 | 734-213-6768 | annarborfsc.org

2019 Ann Arbor FSC Adult Open

THANK YOU to everyone who helped make the 1st Annual Ann Arbor FSC Adult Open such a success!

Wow! Thank you all for such support and encouragement! Our 1st Annual Adult Open went better than we could have ever imagined! We would like to extend a special thank you to all our amazing volunteers who helped make the day so special and most importantly, so smooth! We're very excited to make the Ann Arbor FSC Adult Open an annual event.

2019 Ann Arbor FSC Adult Open Event Slideshow

View Adult Open Slideshow

Our competitors were busy! Relive the event! Check out all our podium pictures and competition highlights.

View ALL Event Results

Hope to see you all next year! #adultsskatetoo #aafscproud

Ann Arbor Figure Skating Club| 734-213-6768 | E-mail | Website

Join us at the Ann Arbor Ice Cube this Saturday for our

first annual Ann Arbor FSC Adult Open!

Saturday, September 21st

Spend your day watching adult figure skaters take the ice and compete!

FREE ADMISSION

FREE DOOR RAFFLE

Come and go as you please- events run from 8:00 am - 4:00 pm

View Competition Schedule

FREE DOOR RAFFLE

Enter your name for the chance to win a FREE 5-week session of Adult Learn to Skate with the Ann Arbor FSC!

Classes held Saturdays 10:15 am – 11:05 am

Fall II: October 16 – November 23 (5 classes)

Limit one free raffle ticket per adult guest. Enter at the Adult Open Welcome Table!

Check us out on Channel 19!

Our adult skaters have been busy- gearing up for competition AND premiering on TV!

Tune into Comcast (Xfinity) Channel 19 in the greater Ann Arbor area this Thursday and Friday at 10:00 am, 6:00 pm & 10:00 pm.

Don't forget to check out our visiting vendors!

JBL Medal Engraving

Have medals that need engraving?

Don't forget to bring them! He offers a punch card system in which you can earn a free engraving! Have 6 medals engraved and get the 7th FREE!

Tuxedo Toons

Looking for a gift for your favorite skater? Look no further! Have your skater or yourself drawn in a fun and unique style. Sure to put a smile on everyone's face!

Best of luck to the AAFSC competitors in the Adult Open!

Kimberly Davis

Solo Canasta Tango- 8:42 am

Silver Freestyle- 1:45 pm

Silver Light Entertainment- 3:40 pm

Allison McPhail

Silver Spins- 9:40 am

Marisa Miceli

High Beginner Dramatic- 2:35 pm

Lillian Min

Silver Freestyle- 1:45 pm

Elizabeth Mitchell

Solo Canasta Tango- 8:42 am

Solo Rhythm Blues- 9:12 am

Ian Moyer

Partnered Cha Cha- 8:15 am

Partnered Swing Dance- 8:23 am

Helena Schotland

Bronze Dramatic- Group B- 3:05 pm

Marie Sherry

Solo European Waltz- 8:30 am

Solo Fiesta Tango- 9:02 am

Gold Dramatic- Group B- 2:45 pm

Michele Thomassen

Silver Compulsory Moves- 9:25 am

Silver Jumps- 9:50 am

Monique Uzelac

Partnered Cha Cha- 8:15 am

Partnered Swing Dance- 8:23 am

Satoko Willgus

Bronze Freestyle- Group B- 2:00 pm

Bronze Dramatic- Group B- 3:05 pm

We're still looking for more event volunteers!

Ann Arbor Figure Skating Club | 2121 Oak Valley Dr. Ann Arbor, MI 48103 | 734-213-6768

Competitors & Coaches,

We're just TWO DAYS away from competition! Please read through this last set of reminders and important information. Please note the schedule change. Feel free to reach out to me with any questions or concerns! Kim Davis kim.figureskating@gmail.com

See you all THIS SATURDAY!

Ann Arbor FSC Adult Open

UPDATED Schedule & Final Competition Reminders

UPDATED Schedule

Our competition schedule has been updated to better fit our judge's schedules. We invite you all, competitors and coaches, to log-in and view your updated events schedule. *Dance has been placed before Compulsory Events*

Please reach out to me with any questions or concerns!

View UPDATED Schedule

Schedule Practice Ice NOW

If you've pre-purchased your Practice Ice, you may now select your time slot(s).

Those interested in purchasing Practice Ice are able to do so, as well, by logging into entryeeze.

Cost- $20 per 30 minute session

Time slots:

7:05 am - 7:35 am & 7:35 am - 8:05 am

11:00 am - 11:30 am & 11:30 am - 12 pm

Don't forget- Music Reminder

One CD per event must be left at the Registration Table. All competitors are asked to bring at least two copies of their music- back up CD and/or phone.

Dance Events- If dancers would like to supply their own music, a CD must be turned in at registration. If dancers do not supply their own CD, pattern music will be provided by the Ann Arbor FSC using Dance Pattern Test Session music.

Please Note: Music is not used in the Compulsory Events

828 Photo & Video Pre-Sale

Special discounted pricing now through tomorrow- Friday, September 20th on all event photos and videos!!

Ready for pick-up just minutes after your performance. They even offer discounts for our skaters participating in multiple events!

View Pre-Sale Deals!

Adult Social Ice Session

Saturday 9/21 | 4:15 pm - 5:05 pm

Whether you're competing in the day's events or not, you're invited to join us for the Open Adult Social Freestyle & Dance Session following the Ann Arbor FSC Adult Open. Adult skaters of all levels are encouraged to join us for this fun adult-only freestyle & dance session. Adult Social Session will be held on our Olympic Rink from 4:15 pm - 5:05 pm.

Cost- $15 per person

For those not competing, register HERE

Exit Open near the Hotel

The previously mentioned road closure is now fixed and hotel guests are advised to use Exit 169 for Zeeb Rd.

Official hotel accommodations- Holiday Inn Express & Suites Ann Arbor West. A limited number of rooms are available at a discounted event rate. Must call to reserve for Ann Arbor FSC Adult Open block of rooms. It's not too late to book!

Address- 323 N. Zeeb Rd. Ann Arbor, MI

Phone- 734-827-1100

JBL Medal Engraving

You're not going to want to forget this one! Our unique medal style deserves to be engraved.

Have other medals needing engraving? Don't forget to bring them! He offers a punch card system in which you can earn a free engraving!

Have 6 medals engraved and get the 7th FREE!

Thank you for joining us!

Questions? Feel free to call!

We're just TWO DAYS AWAY! Please don't hesitate to call, text, or email me with any questions or concerns!

Cell: 810-429-8810

Email: kim.figureskating@gmail.com

Carol's Fabric

Tuxedo Toons

Ann Arbor FSC Adult Open

2121 Oak Valley Dr. Ann Arbor MI, 48103 | 734-213-6768 | annarborfsc.org

Competitors & Coaches,

We're less than 10 days away from the first Ann Arbor FSC Adult Open! As promised, we've got another set of reminders and important information for you. Please feel free to reach out to me with any questions! Kim Davis- aafsc@annarborfsc.org

See you all next Saturday, September 21st!

Ann Arbor FSC Adult Open

UPDATED Important Competition Details- Please Read

Schedule Practice Ice NOW

If you've pre-purchased your Practice Ice, you may now select your time slots. So sorry to those of you who tried last night with no success! It should be corrected in the entryeeze system.

Those interested in purchasing Practice Ice are able to do so, as well, by logging into entryeeze.

Cost- $20 per 30 minute session

Final Schedule Available

Our competition schedule was finalized late last night and upload to entryeeze. We invite you all, competitors and coaches, to log-in and view your events schedule.

Please reach out to me with any questions or concerns!

View Competition Schedule

Don't forget- Music Reminder

One CD per event must be left at the Registration Table. All competitors are asked to bring at least two copies of their music- back up CD and/or phone.

Please Note: Music is not used in the Compulsory Events

Judges Location

If you're like me, you like to know ahead of time where the judges will be located! For Compulsory Events, judges will be located across from the audience stands, near the rink surface. For all other events, the judges will be located in the top center of the audience stands.

Our competition events will take place on an Olympic Ice Surface- measuring 200 feet x 100 feet, compared to an average NHL sized rink of only 200 feet x 85 feet.

Join us after the competition for our Adult Skating Session

Cost- $15 per person

For those not competing, register HERE

Road Closure near the Hotel

There is currently a road closure at the hotel's freeway exit. If the closure remains next weekend for the event, please plan to take Exit #175 for Ann Arbor-Saline Rd. Although I'm sure many of you use GPS, I recommend this route because it will take you by the rink on your way to the hotel. I will send an updated email if the exit opens back up before the event!

Address- 323 N. Zeeb Rd. Ann Arbor, MI

Phone- 734-827-1100

Ann Arbor FSC Adult Open

2121 Oak Valley Dr. Ann Arbor MI, 48103 | 734-213-6768 | annarborfsc.org

WE'LL NEED ALL THE HELP YOU CAN GIVE US!

Runners

Take results from judges to AAFSC office for copies, awards stand, and post along hallway wall.Perfect for kids/teens!

Sweepers

Adult competitions are known for their "tossies"- little gifts thrown on the ice following each competitor's performance. We're asking our youth skaters to volunteer their time, collecting these items as they're thrown onto the ice and then pass them off to the adult skaters.

Set up & Take down

Set up- Hang starting orders, locker room signs, and general set-up for the competition events.

Take down- Remove signs and put away items as directed.

Announcer

Announce events and competitors' names as they take the ice

Food Donations

Provide food for our volunteers and coaches. Examples- bagels, cream cheese, mac n cheese, crockpot meals, soups, fruit, veggies, sandwiches, water, juices, granola bars, etc.

Awards

Present medals to skaters 1st - 4th place, assist them as needed on the podium and take photos with AAFSC provided camera.

Hospitality Room

Ensure food and plating items are neatly arranged throughout competition. Restock as needed with provided items.

Practice Ice Monitors

Check skaters in for their practice ice sessions. Collect money and give change to skaters who did not pre-register.

Registration Table

Check skaters and coaches in at front entrance. Collect music cd's, direct them to locker rooms, give gift bags, etc. Re-distribute CD's after the competition, as needed.

Are you an Adult Skater? Join us for an ice session of fun!

Adult Social Freestyle & Dance Session following the competition!

Adult Social Freestyle & Dance Session

Whether you're competing in the day's events or not, you're invited to join us for the Adult Social Freestyle & Dance Session following the Ann Arbor FSC Adult Open. Adult skaters of all levels are encouraged to join us for this fun adult-only freestyle & dance session.

Date: Saturday, September 21 | 3:40 pm - 5:05 pm

Rate: $15.00

Welcome Competitors & Coaches,

We're very excited to be hosting our first annual Ann Arbor FSC Adult Open. Competition is only a few weeks away, so we ask that you all look over the information below. Stay on the look out for a follow-up email with the finalized event schedule! Feel free to reach out to us with any questions or concerns!

Can't wait to see you all on Saturday, Sept. 21st!

Ann Arbor FSC Adult Open

Important Competition Details- Please Read

Music

One CD must be left at the Registration Table per event. All competitors are asked to bring at least two copies of their music- back up CD and/or phone.

Please Note: Music is not used in the Compulsory Events