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A message from the Ann Arbor Figure Skating Club & Ice Cube 12:00 pm Friday, March 13th, 2020 Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19) crisis, the Ann Arbor Ice Cube will be closed indefinitely. As a result, all Ann Arbor Figure Skating Friday, March 13th. Club ice time and programs are being cancelled beginning 5:00 pm . Any contracted programs or ice time will be credited to your online account. Thank you for understanding, Ann Arbor Figure Skating Club aafsc@annarborfsc.org  ‌  ‌  ‌

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Life in Synchro

'Life In Synchro' A feature-length documentary about the toughest sport you've never heard of Available to watch until May 31st! BUY A TICKET. WATCH AT HOME. SUPPORT A FILM FESTIVAL. Click HERE to purchase your virtual ticket for only $10 Support your community film festival and independent filmmakers. All purchasers will receive a one-time link to watch the film anytime through May 31st. Click here if you would like to test the video player before purchasing. After viewing the film, watch the replay of the Q&A with Director, Angela Pinaglia and cast members. Life in Synchro "At its core, 'Life in Synchro' is about the strength and passion of girls and women."  -Skating Magazine Watch the trailer HERE Featuring Ann Arbor, MI- The birthplace of synchronized skating Watch the Hockettes Excerpt from Life in Synchro HERE Film proceeds go to the Film Festival Alliance and do not benefit the Ann Arbor Figure Skating Club or Hockettes Synchronized Skating Teams. LEARN MORE TICKETS |  ABOUT  | FACEBOOK

Ann Arbor Figure Skating Club | 2121 Oak Valley Dr, Ann Arbor, MI

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Summer Learn to Skate Survey

Summer Learn to Skate Survey Hello, Learn to Skate Families! We hope you and your families are well. Though there is not a re-open date set for the Cube at this time, the Club and Cube leaders are continuously meeting and making plans to ensure we are following every safety protocol so our skaters, families, and staff are safe when we return. As we look at summer programming, we are considering ways to reinvent Learn to Skate lessons while still following social distancing protocols. Here is where we need your feedback! Please take a minute to answer our three survey questions by June 5th. Your answers will be invaluable in our planning process. Thank you! Please note, with the building still closed, we are unable to process any refunds at this time. Thank you for understanding! Take our 3 Question Survey Please take a minute to answer our three survey questions by June 5th. Your answers will be invaluable in our planning process. To participate in our survey, please click HERE. Thank you! Take the survey Ann Arbor Figure Skating Club | aafsc@annarborfsc.org | www.annarborfsc.org  ‌  ‌  ‌

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Notice Regarding AAFSC Spring 2020 Programs

Notice Regarding Spring Programs Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19) crisis and the Michigan "Stay Home, Stay Safe" edict, and with no date in sight as to when we may return to our regular programming, the Ann Arbor Figure Skating Club has cancelled ALL Spring Learn to Skate lessons and Club ice sessions. All skaters have been credited to their online accounts for any prepaid/contracted sessions. Since we are unable at this time to access our offices at the Ann Arbor Ice Cube or our credit card and check processing equipment, any refunds may be requested AFTER we return to our offices. As always, we will continue to monitor the situation and we look forward to returning to the ice as soon as it is safe to do so for our students and coaching staff. Thank you for understanding! Please STAY SAFE, STAY HOME, STAY HEALTHY, Craig Forsyth AAFSC Manager Mary Johanson LTS Director Stay Connected  ‌  ‌  ‌

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AAFSC Annual Members Meeting

AAFSC CLUB NOTICE Postponement of Annual Club Meeting Due to the current COVID-19 situation and extended stay at home orders, the AAFSC Board does not anticipate being able to have an in-person gathering for our annual meeting in June this year. As a result, we have postponed this year's Annual Club Meeting and elections for open Board of Directors positions to Tuesday, August 18th, at 7:15 pm. All current directors will remain in office until elections are held at that time. In addition, we are currently considering the use of an electronic online process for voting in order to maintain safe social distancing if needed. Detailed modifications and procedures for holding our elections will be provided as we near the time of the annual meeting and voting window. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me at anicklas@nicklaslaw.com. Stay safe and well, Ann Nicklas President, AAFSC Ann Arbor Figure Skating Club | www.annarborfsc.org  ‌  ‌  ‌

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Call for BOD Candidates

Call for Ann Arbor Figure Skating Club Board of Director Candidates The Ann Arbor Figure Skating Club (AAFSC) is operated by a volunteer Board of Directors, consisting of eleven directors, elected by the membership, for three-year terms. There are 4 full term positions opening this year and 1 partial remainder term of one year. To learn more, click the READ MORE option below. Submit Applications to Erin Donovan Applications for candidacy for the Board of Directors must be received by Thursday, June 18th, 2020 and are submitted to Board member, Erin Donovan. Please e-mail the application to coacherindonovan@gmail.com Ann Arbor Figure Skating Club | www.annarborfsc.org | aafsc@annarborfsc.org  ‌  ‌  ‌

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A Message from Dennie Jacque Professional Skate Technician To learn more, please click the READ MORE option below

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Re: 2020 Ann Arbor Ann Skills and Showcase

The 2020 Ann Arbor Skills & Showcase Basic Skills Competition Saturday, June 6th, 2020 has been CANCELLED due to COVID-19 Ann Arbor Figure Skating Club 2121 Oak Valley Dr. Ann Arbor, MI 48103 | www.annarborfsc.org  ‌  ‌  ‌

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Learn to Skate Off-Ice Exercise Videos

Want to learn how your Learn to Skate student can stay active during this time away from the ice? Click the "Read More" link below! Weekly off-ice exercise videos featuring Learn to Skate Staff

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2020 Ann Arbor FSC BINGO Contest

ALL skaters who complete the ENTIRE BINGO Card will receive a prize! (No Deadline) Click HERE to print the AAFSC BINGO and get started today! Plus, stay on the LOOKOUT for our NEXT AAFSC Contest! HOW TO PLAY: Have fun, stay active! Complete ALL of the rows AND columns to win! After you've completed the ENTIRE card- immediately email your marked up card, a photo of the participating skater, and all required writing attachments to the Ann Arbor Figure Skating Club Office at aafsc@annarborfsc.org. No purchase necessary to win and no deadline to participate! To print BINGO card, click HERE. Contest open to ALL current AAFSC Learn to Skate and Club Members

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Learn to Skate Message

Dear AAFSC Learn to Skate Families, We hope you all are safe and well during this strange and challenging time. We are very much looking forward to seeing you all and meeting many of you for the first time! We are working on some fun out of the rink activities, all of which can be found on our Facebook page, "Ann Arbor Figure Skating Club Learn To Skate". We encourage parents to continue to check the page for new contests, information and updates for you and your skaters as we navigate the next few weeks together. The entire staff sends a virtual "high five" to all the skaters! Please know we miss you and hope to see you all very soon! Your Directors;  Mary Johanson Learn to Skate Tracy Lamb Asst. Learn to Skate Meredith Longoria Shooting Stars Brad Newman Competition & Performance Club AAFSC Suggestions for Learn to Skate Students & Parents At the Ann Arbor Figure Skating Club we're focusing on the positives! Here are some ideas to keep your skaters motivated, active, learning, and having fun! Participate in our weekly contests These fun, yet challenging, contests are designed to inspire your skaters and keep them active! All of our contests are open to current AAFSC Learn to Skate students and require no purchase to participate! Encourage healthy eating and water intake March is National Nutrition Month! Now is a great time to focus on healthy snacks and cooking at home. We want to encourage you to lead by example and make sure your skaters are drinking plenty of water and eating well. Learn more at www.eatright.org Follow us on Facebook & Instagram Although email is our primary method of communication and should be maintained for all AAFSC News, we'll be sharing fun activities and skater spotlights through our social media platforms Reach out to us if you have any questions Not all skating parents were once skaters themselves- so feel free to shoot us any questions you might have! We're here to help! Ann Arbor FSC Member, Evan Bates Like all athletes around the world, Ann Arbor Figure Skating Club Member, Evan Bates and his partner Madison Chock have seen their competitive season come to an early end due to the coronavirus COVID-19. However, their optimistic outlook has helped this duo maintain a positive reflection on their memorable season. Read their recent exclusive interview with U.S. Figure Skating, by clicking HERE. Watch their 2020 U.S. Championships gold medal winning performance! Ann Arbor Figure Skating Club | Website  ‌  ‌  ‌

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A Message to the PERFORMERS of Melody on Ice

A Message from the Directors of Melody on Ice Dear MOI Skaters and Families, The MOI directors and producers would like to thank you, the skaters and families, for all your hard work preparing for Melody on Ice "Mix it Up".  We were thrilled with how the performances were coming together and were excited for the show. It is our hope to reschedule the show in the future. With that in mind, if you have videos of your skater's group and are willing to share them with us or other members of your group, please do so.   We also encourage the skaters to watch the videos so they remember their routines, so when we are ready to reschedule the show, the skaters and groups will be prepared. Similarly, please take care of all your costume pieces! If you have any questions, don't hesitate to touch base with us. Sincerely, Your MOI Directing, Producing, and Steering Committee Ann Arbor Figure Skating Club | www.annarborfsc.org | (734) 213-6768  ‌  ‌  ‌

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Ann Arbor FSC 2019-2020 Annual Awards

Ann Arbor Figure Skating Club 2019 - 2020 Awards Stay tuned for more award announcements Congratulations to the winners of the 2019-2020 Ann Arbor Figure Skating Club Annual Award Awards To learn more, click the READ MORE link below Ann Arbor Figure Skating Club | aafsc@annarborfsc.org | www.annarborfsc.org  ‌  ‌  ‌

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Ann Arbor FSC 2019-2020 Medalists

Ann Arbor Figure Skating Club 2019 - 2020 Medalists | Edition 1 Stay tuned for more medalist spotlights Congratulations to some of our 2019 - 2020 Season Medalists To learn more, click the "READ MORE" option below. Stay tuned for more 2019 - 2020 Medalists Ann Arbor Figure Skating Club | aafsc@annarborfsc.org | www.annarborfsc.org  ‌  ‌  ‌

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Ann Arbor FSC 2020 Graduating Seniors

Ann Arbor Figure Skating Club 2020 Graduating Seniors Stay tuned for more spotlights! Congratulations to some of our 2020 Ann Arbor FSC Graduating Seniors To learn more about our 2020 Graduating Seniors, click the READ MORE option below

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Melody on Ice Shirts

Missed out on ordering your 2020 Melody on Ice Shirt? SECOND CHANCE Orders being accepted now through August 31st! Short Sleeve Shirts Youth X-Small through Adult XL: $14 Adult 2X: $16 Adult 3X: $17 Long Sleeve Shirts Youth Small through Adult XL: $16 Adult 2X: $18 Adult 3X: $19 Click HERE to Order Online Available colors and styles Ash Grey Light Blue Mint Green Light Pink Carolina Blue Ash Grey Ann Arbor FSC | www.annarborfsc.org | (734) 213-6768  ‌  ‌  ‌

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U.S. Synchronized Skating Championships

CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR HOCKETTES! 2020 U.S. Synchronized Skating Championships Junior Hockettes Great job, Junior, on placing 5th in the Nation! This is a HUGE accomplishment and you've all worked so hard this season. Short Program Music: Hawaiian Long Program Music: Warriors Coaches: Erin Donovan, Lindsay Grajek, Alison Maki, Marisa Hutchinson, and Gina Thompson Novice Hockettes Congratulations, Novice, on a wonderful season! You all skated so beautifully at Nationals! Program Music: Women's Empowerment Coaches: Erin Donovan, Nicole Falardeau, Ashley Korn, and Marisa Hutchinson Juvenile Hockettes We're so proud of you, Juvenile! To qualify and place 5th at Nationals is outstanding!! Program Music: Dreams/Nightmares Coaches: Erin Donovan, Lia Forsyth, Ashley Korn, and Sarah Compton Congratulations to all our Synchro Nationals skaters!! Learn more about synchronized skating Ann Arbor Figure Skating Club 2121 Oak Valley Dr. Ann Arbor , MI 48103 aafsc@annarborfsc.org | (734) 213-6768

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3rd Annual Adults Skate Too Exhibition

Thank you all for the support in our 3rd Annual Adults Skate Too Exhibition Sunday, March 1st Our adult athletes had such a great time performing in our exhibition last weekend! We'd like to wish the best of luck to our skaters that are gearing up for the 2020 Midwestern Adult Sectional Championships & the 2020 U.S. Adult Figure Skating Championships! Interested in learning how to skate? Stay on the lookout for our newest session of Adult Learn to Skate! Sign-up for Learn to Skate Ann Arbor Figure Skating Club 2121 Oak Valley Dr. Ann Arbor, MI 48103 aafsc@annarborfsc.org | (734) 213-6768  ‌  ‌  ‌

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2020 Four Continents Figure Skating Championships

Another WIN for Ann Arbor FSC Member, Evan Bates & his beautiful partner, Madison Chock! 2020 Four Continents Ice Dance Champions!! Chock and Bates are now the two-time Four Continents Ice Dance Champions! The team captured the gold medal after their stunning performances in Seoul, Korea yesterday. The Ann Arbor Figure Skating Club is beyond proud to call him one of our own! With their love for skating- there's no stopping this ice dance duo! Click HERE to view their Rhythm Dance- "Too Darn Hot" Congratulations to Ann Arbor FSC Learn to Skate Instructor, Daniel Eaton & his partner Yura Min! Ann Arbor Figure Skating Club's Learn to Skate Instructor, Daniel Eaton and his partner Yura Min, representing South Korea, placed 8th in the 2020 Four Continents Championships. They skated beautifully and were up against 16 of the best ice dance couples in the world! Congratulations Daniel & Yura! Click HERE to view their Free Dance  ‌  ‌  ‌

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2020 Special Olympics Results

Congratulations to our Special Olympics competitors! Congratulations to our Special Olympics competitors!! Together as a club, our skaters received 6 Gold Medals, 2 Silver Medals, and 1 Bronze Medal! We have so much to be proud of this season! 2020 Special Olympics Michigan State Winter Games Another great week in Traverse City for the Special Olympics Michigan State Winter Games! Thank you Special Olympics Washtenaw County and all the volunteers who create such a fun and positive environment for all of our skaters. The biggest thank you goes to the athletes who impress, inspire and remind us everyday that you can achieve anything! Great job, skaters! We're beyond proud of your achievements! Visit Our Website  ‌  ‌  ‌

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2019 Michigan Basic Skills Series

The Ann Arbor Figure Skating Club WON the 2019 Michigan Basic Skills Series!! Thanks to such amazing coaches, athletes, and parents the Ann Arbor Figure Skating Club earned 1st Place out of 45 skating clubs! Another year, another win!! Thanks to the athletes in the Ann Arbor Figure Skating Club's Competition and Performance Club, we were able to secure first place in the 2019 Michigan Basic Skills Series for the third year in a row! We're proud to offer this group class as an opportunity for Learn to Skate students to compete at local Basic Skills competitions throughout the year. Each year, the Michigan Basic Skills Series hosts over a dozen competitions where skaters and clubs earn points throughout the season for a final standing. The skaters in Session #5 Competition and Performance Club most recently attended the Skate Midland Basic Skills Competition. Together they earned 14 Gold Medals, 5 Silver Medals, and 5 Bronze Medals! Skaters in the group class are not only taught skating and competition skills, but teamwork and sportsmanship, as well. Our skaters in the Competition and Performance Club attend events together, support each other, and take pride in the accomplishments of the club. If you or your skater is interested in learning more about our Competition and Performance Club, please visit our website at www.annarborfsc.org MI Basic Skills Series Club Award MI Basic Skills Series Coach Award Eight of our skaters earned 2019 Series Medals Riley Randall Basic 2 FS Silver Medalist Phoebe Wallace Basic 3 FS Champion Basic 3 CM Champion Giada Sharrow Basic 4 FS Champion Basic 4 CM Champion Olivia Szczak Basic 5 CM Bronze Medalist Karen Yehliu Basic 6 FS Champion Basic 6 CM Champion Nora Bruce Pre Free Skate FS Champion Pre Free Skate CM Champion Yaeji Cha High Beginner FS Bronze Medalist Caroline Fox High Beginner FS Champion High Beginner CM Champion Click here to view all Skate Midland 2019 Results Click here to learn more about the Michigan Basic Skills Series

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