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Test Day Ice Cancellations Feb 13-16

The following sessions will be cancelled for Test Day February 13, 14, 15 & 16:

Monday 5:15-6:00, 6:00-6:45, 7:00-7:45, 7:45-8:30 and Off ice from 6:10-6:55 pm

Tuesday 5:15-6:00, 6:00-6:45, 7:00-8:00, 8:00-9:00 pm  and Off ice from 6:10-6:55 pm

Wednesday 7:15-8:15 and 8:15-9:15 pm and off ice 6:15-7:00 pm

Thursday 5:15-6:00, 6:00-6:45, 7:00-7:30, 7:30-8:15, 8:15-9:00 pm  and Off ice from 6:10-6:55 pm

The following sessions will still run:

Monday JP/HP 4:15-5:15, Off Ice 5:20-6:05 and 8:45-9:45 pm

Tuesday JP/HP 4:15-5:15, Off Ice 5:20-6:05 pm

Wednesday  JP/HP 4:15-5:15, Off Ice 5:20-6:05 pm

Thursday JP/HP 4:15-5:15, Off Ice 5:20-6:05 pm

Test day schedule is available from your coach

 

 

 

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Update for February 2017! Please Read

Welcome to February 2017!

A few key messages in this email – please read!

 

1.   Results from the 2017 Canadian Tire National Championships

2.   Skating Etiquette

3.   2017 Awards

4.   Important Dates for February

 

 

1) Results from the 2017 Canadian Tire National Championships

 

So pleased to share that 10 of Calalta’s skaters not only made it to the Nationals but we brought home 2 – yes 2 medals!!  Jessica-Lee and Jackson Behiel brought home the bronze to Alberta (first one in 20 years) in Novice Dance and Takara Dei and Josh Venema brought home a bronze as well in Novice Pairs!  So pleased to see such our Dance and Pairs programs producing results!

 

Rounding out the 10 skaters we have Yujin Armstrong (Novice Men), Dustin Sherriff-Clayton (Senior Men), Pearl Kang and Cael Elford (Novice Dance) and Emily Mikulcik and Malcolm Kowan (Novice Dance).

 

2) Skating Etiquette

Time to review the rules again! Parents – please review these with your kids!

  • Skaters in their program have the RIGHT of WAY
  • Spin in the spinning zone – which is the middle of the ice
  • Jump in the jumping zone – ends of the ice and corners
  • If you have to socialize with your friends MOVE to the boards, no hanging out in the middle of the ice
  • Enough of the nasty and intimidating moves on the ice – no need to cut people off or be rude!

 

3) 2017 Calalta Awards

The 2017 Awards banquet is almost here.  We will be celebrating the banquet on Saturday May 27, 2017 at the Italian Club once again.

Calalta presents awards to numerous skaters for ‘Most Improved’ (for every group), Skater of the Year in every discipline, Recognition for those receiving their Gold Tests and of course the monetary awards.

This is always the ‘highlight’ of the season and as usual will be sold out!  Information will be out soon and tickets will be available on Uplifter (Calalta’s registration site).

 

4)  Important Dates for February 2017 

 Fri Feb 3  Medicine Hat (South Region) Open Begins – Good Luck Skaters!
 M/T/W Feb 13/14/15  Test Days at Jimmie Condon
 Wed Feb 15  No CanSkate
 Fri Feb 17  No CanSkate
 Fri Feb 17  COP – No 7:15 Lift Class or 7:45-8:45 or 9-10 am Pairs Ice Sessions
 Sat Feb 18  No CanSkate or Power Skating
 Sun Feb 19  No stroking or off ice – all other sessions running
 Mon Feb 20  Family Day – No ice at Jimmie Condon or COP
 Tues Feb 21  No Group Sessions (HP/Jr Prep ice and off ice) – all other sessions running including the 6:10 off ice with Uschi
Wed Feb 22 COP – No 7:15 lift class or 7:45-8:45 am or 9-10 am Pairs Ice Session
Fri Feb 24 Rocky Mountain House (Central Region) Open Begins – Good Luck Skaters!
Wed Mar 1 COP No 7:45-8:45 am, 9-10 am Pairs Ice Session – have 7:45-8:30 am instead

 

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January 2017 News!!

Welcome to January!

A few key messages in this email – please read!

1.     Important Dates for January 2017

2.     Renovations are DONE at Jimmie Condon

3.     Good Luck to our Skaters heading to Canadians

 

Important Dates for January 2017

 

January 2017
Tue Jan 3, 2017 Skating starts at both JCA & COP – No HP or Jr Prep group programs – all other programs running including the 6:10 pm off ice class EXCEPT the 5:20 Jr Prep Off Ice class which is cancelled
Fri Jan 6 Friday CanSkate begins
Sat Jan 7 Saturday CanSkate and Power Skating begins
Wed Jan 11 Wednesday CanSkate begins

COP No 7:15 Lift Class or 7:45-8:45 am and 9:00-10:00 am Pairs ice session. Has moved to 10:00-11:30 instead
Fri Jan 13 COP No 7:15 Lift Class or 7:45-8:45 am, or 9:00-10:00 am Pairs ice sessions and no 6:15-8:15 am and no 8:30-9:45 ice dance sessions

For Skaters heading to Canadians:

8:45-9:45 am and 10:00-11:00 am Please see Anabelle for permission to skate on this ice
Mon Jan 16 Canadians begin in Ottawa
Thu Jan 19 COP No 5:45-6:45 pm session
Fri Jan 20 COP No ice sessions from 11:45 am to 5:45 pm
Thu Jan 26 COP No ice sessions from 1:00 pm to 6:45 pm. No 4:00-5:00 pm off ice in PTC
Fri Jan 27 COP No sessions all day

 

 

Renovations are DONE at Jimmie Condon!

It was a HUGE job and it is complete! Big thanks to our contractors who went above and beyond in bringing it all together!

  • Titan Installations: Glen McDougall 403-807-3963
    • Countertops
  • Road King Renos Inc: Lou Molyneaux 403-813-1588
    • Flooring and baseboards
  • ATN Contracting Inc: Wade Brewer 403-815-1616
    • Painting and other odd tasks 🙂

If you are looking to get some work done in your home or business, please consider the above contractors.  They were punctual, reliable, professional, provided a quality product, had a great sense of humour, worked around our hours (over Christmas and New Years’) and had decent prices!  Tell them Calalta sent you when you hire them!

Good Luck to our Skaters heading to Canadians

Beginning January 16, the ‘best of the best’ figure skaters in singles, pairs and dance convene in Ottawa for the Canadian Tire National Figure Skating Championships!  Representing Calalta, we have the following skaters:

 

Yujin Armstrong Novice Men
Takara Dei & Josh Venema Novice Pairs
Jessica-Lee Behiel & Jackson Behiel Novice Dance
Pearl Kang & Cael Elford Novice Dance
Emily Mikulcik* & Malcolm Kowan Novice Dance
Janine Rho & Vali Baimoukhametov Novice Dance
Jolie Che* & Paul Ayer** Junior Dance
Dustin Sheriff-Clayton Senior Men
 * represents Huntington Hills FSC

** represents Glencoe

  

 
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2016 Christmas Ice is Open for Registration

Christmas Ice

Registration opens for Christmas Ice (Dec 19-Dec 30) on December 1.  This year, registration will all be done on line so no sign up sheets on the wall at Jimmie Condon!

Please note the levels on each session as well as the maximum number of skaters allowed on the ice!  We reserve the right to move skaters if you register for the wrong session.  Remember the level you register in, is the same as what you registered in for Sectionals (skated Juv at Sectionals? Sign up for Juv on the Christmas ice sessions).

Pick Up Ice only available if there is room on a session!

Also note the rink you are skating on – we have 4 over the Christmas season!

Register Here for Christmas Ice

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Updates for December – Please Read!!

Welcome to December!

A few key messages in this email – please read!

  1. Important Cancellations for December AND January at Jimmie Condon and COP;
  2. Christmas Ice Schedule and Registration;
  3. 2016-2017 Sectional Championships;
  4. 2016-2017 Skate Canada Challenge
 Christmas Ice

Registration opens for Christmas Ice (Dec 19-Dec 30) on December 1.  This year, registration will all be done on line so no sign up sheets on the wall at Jimmie Condon!

Please note the levels on each session as well as the maximum number of skaters allowed on the ice!  We reserve the right to move skaters if you register for the wrong session.  Remember the level you register in, is the same as what you registered in for Sectionals (skated Juv at Sectionals? Sign up for Juv on the Christmas ice sessions).

Pick Up Ice only available if there is room on a session!

Also note the rink you are skating on – we have 4 over the Christmas season!

Register Here for Christmas Ice

2016-2017 Sectional Championships

Well done everyone!!  Calalta is so proud to have over 60 skaters attend Sectionals this year!  Some of you had personal bests, some didn’t, some of you medaled and will continue on to Challenge and some won’t – all we know is that it was a thrill to see so many skaters try their best!

Congratulations!

Listing of Sectional Skaters

Tasha Michellussi Jayden Johnson Charlotte Arbib
Luke Arbib Olivia Rodzon William Forrester
Maja Husain Kieryn McHale Jennifer Peters
Sydney Conroy Aurora Zhu Kyla Murray
Halya Hoshowsky Sophie Kowal Jaida Lacombe
Mia Saunders Natasha Mastaller Kendra Hawkins
Elody Tang Jennifer Giembycz Anneke Johnston
Amelia Johnston Alyrra Lindsay Ethan Scott
Joel Portz Emma Yu Daniel Yu
Takara Dei Guadalupe Raed Di Bari Mercedes Shields
Grace Pele  Brynley Gross  Emma Brodeur
Geraldine Newman  Bailey Johnson  Jessamine Mattson
Tommy Michelussi  Jackson Behiel  William Odds-on
Jacob Portz Amelia Boone  Isabel McQuilkin
Devan Dawes Michelle Wong  Alessio Carello
Katelyn Lo  Sophia O Brien Derksen  Jessica Lee Behiel
Solana Crowe Brooke McAvena  Sophia Conroy
Yu Jin Armstrong  Nikki Salimova  Pearl Kang
Emily Mikulcik  Cael Elford  Malcolm Kowan
Nicole Joe  Josh Venema  Dustin Sherriff King
Joshua Burger Winter Ross  Torri Hollstein
Sadie Nicholson  Kobe Chant

2016-2017 Skate Canada Challenge

Over 500 of the finest skaters from across Canada will participate in the 2017 Skate Canada Challenge starting November 30 in Montreal.  skaters qualify to compete through their respective sectional championships.  For novice, junior and senior skaters, this is the only opportunity to qualify for the Canadian Tire National Skating Championships.

Skaters that Qualified for Challenge

Jackson Behiel Takara Dei Brynley Gross
Guadalupe Raed Di Bari Grace Pele Mercedes Shields
Amelia Boone Alessio Carello Mia Saunders
Isabel McQuilkin Jacob Portz Yu Jim Armstrong
Michelle Wong Devan Dawes Josh Venema
Pearl Kang Cael Elford Malcolm Kowan
Janine Rho Vali Baimoukhametov Jessica Lee Behiel
Dustin Sheriff Clayton Nicole Joe Torri Hollstein*
Sadie Nicholson*  Joshua Burger*  Kobi Chant*
Kyle Pearson* Clare Bedford*  William Oddson
 Emily Mikulcik

* Indicates registered Calalta skaters that will be skaring for another section or province at Challenge

Important Cancellations for December AND January 2017

December 2016
Fri Dec 2 Edmonton Region Open begins
Fri Dec 2 COP Only 6:15-8:15 am ice dance sessions running at COP – No other ice sessions running including 7:35 am jump class
Sat Dec 3 Last day of Power Skating
Sun Dec 4 No stroking or off ice – all other sessions running
Mon Dec 5 COP No 6:30-7:30 am singles ice, No 7:45-8:45, 9:00-10:00 Pairs ice, No 11:45-12:45 pm, 1-1:45 pm, 2-2:45pm, 3-3:45 pm singles ice and No off ice at 7:15 and 7:35 am and no Ballet at 3:50. Morning dance ice and evening ice starting at 4 pm is still running
Fri Dec 9 COP No 7:45-8:45, 9:00-10:00 am Pairs Ice sessions. Has moved to 10:00-11:30 am instead. No 4-4:45 pm, 4:45-5:45 pm ice sessions
Wed Dec 14 Wednesday CanSkate Event
Fri Dec 16 Friday CanSkate Event
Sat Dec 17 Saturday CanSkate Event
Sun Dec 18 Last day of skating in December
Dec 19-30 Stay tuned for Christmas Ice Sessions
January 2017
Tue Jan 3, 2017 Skating starts at both JCA & COP – No HP or Jr Prep group programs – all other programs running including the 6:10 pm off ice class
Fri Jan 6 Friday CanSkate begins
Sat Jan 7 Saturday CanSkate and Power Skating begins
Wed Jan 11  Wednesday CanSkate begins

COP No 7:15 Lift Class or 7:45-8:45 am and 9:00-10:00 am Pairs ice session. Has moved to 10:00-11:30 instead
Fri Jan 13 COP No 7:15 Lift Class or 7:45-8:45 am, or 9:00-10:00 am Pairs ice sessions and no 6:15-8:15 am and no 8:30-9:45 ice dance sessions
Mon Jan 16 Canadians begin in Ottawa
Thu Jan 19 COP No 5:45-6:45 pm session
Fri Jan 20  COP No ice sessions from 11:45 am to 5:45 pm
Thu Jan 26 COP No ice sessions from 1:00 pm to 6:45 pm. No 4:00-5:00 pm off ice in PTC
Fri Jan 27 COP No sessions all day
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November News! Please Read!

Welcome to November!

A few key messages in this email – please read!

1.     Important Cancellations for November at Jimmie Condon and COP;

2.     Sectionals Competition November 3-6 in Edmonton;

3.     Test Days Nov 22, 24 and 25 at Jimmie Condon;

4.     Calalta Teamwear is Here!

 

Important Cancellations for November

 

Nov 30

Wed Nov 2  COP – No 7:15 am Lift Class or 7:45-8:45 am and 9-10 am Pairs ice session. Has moved to 10-11:30 am instead.
 Thu Nov 3  Sectionals begin in Edmonton
 Fri Nov 4 COP – No sessions at all
 Sun Nov 6 Sectionals – No stroking or off ice – all other sessions running!
 Wed Nov 9 COP – No 7:15 am Lift Class or 7:45-8:45 am and 9-10 am Pairs ice session. Has moved to 10-11:30 am instead.
 Thu Nov 10 COP – No ice at COP from 11:45 am to 6:45 pm.  No 4-5 pm off ice in PTC.
 Fri Nov 11 Remembrance Day – JCA and COP Closed – no sessions running
 Sat Nov 12 All sessions running except CanSkate and Power Skating
 Fri Nov 18 COP – No sessions at all
 Mon Nov 21 COP – No 7:15 am Lift Class or 7:45-8:45 am and 9-10 am Pairs ice session.  Has moved to 10-11:30 am instead.
Wed Nov 23 COP – No 7:15 am Lift Class or 7:45-8:45 am and 9-10 am Pairs ice session. Has moved to 10-11:30 am instead.
Tues/Thurs/Fri Nov 22, 24, 25 Test Days at Jimmie Condon
Fri Nov 25 COP – No sessions at all
Wed Challenge begins in Montreal

 

Sectionals Competition in Edmonton

Competitive figure skating’s version of Provincials is coming up this weekend!  The 2017 Alberta Sectionals Figure Skating Championships is being held at Terwilliger Arena in Edmonton this year.  76 Calalta skaters qualified to skate in this competition! Well done Skaters and Coaches!!  These skaters range in age from 11-21 and skate in singles, ice dance and pairs.  Check out the Section’s website for the live streaming link so you can watch the action from the comfort of your own home.

Please check with your coaches as to their availability from Thursday to Sunday Nov 3-6. They may be at Sectionals!!

Test Days

Don’t forget we have test days on Nov 22, 24 and 25 at Jimmie Condon.  Check with your coach to see if your skater is testing.  Also check out this month’s attachment for more details on what a test day looks like and the different dances, skills and programs your skater may be doing.

 

Calalta TeamWear is here!

The Calalta teamwear is here and in time for Sectionals!  Diana Peters will be taking gear to the COP kids on Wednesday November 2 and for the kids that skate out of Jimmie Condon, they can pick up their teamwear upstairs at JC starting Wednesday November 2.
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October News!! Please Read

Welcome to October!

A few key messages in this email – please read!

 

  1. Important Cancellations for October;
  2. Do’s and Don’ts for On & Off the Ice;
  3. Annual General Meeting (AGM) on Thursday October 27 at Jimmie Condon;
  4. Volunteer Cheques Due Now;

COP Schedule back to Normal!

 

1)  Important Cancellations for October

Fri Oct 7 No CanSkate
Sat Oct 8 No CanSkate nor Power Skating – all other sessions running
Mon Oct 10 COP Only 4-5 pm, 5-5:45 pm, 6-7 pm ice sessions running at COP – no day sessions at all! Only the 5:10 and 6:00 pm jump classes will run – no other off ice including ballet will be run.

JCA – No sessions – rink closed for Thanksgiving
Tue Oct 11 No Group Sessions (HP/Jr Prep ice and off ice) – all other sessions running including the 6:05 pm off ice class
Wed Oct 12 No Wednesday CanSkate
Fri Oct 14 COP No ice sessions after 4 pm at COP. 9:00-10:00 am Pairs ice session has moved to 10:00-11:00 am instead
Wed Oct 19 COP No 7:15 Lift Class or 7:45-8:45 am and 9:00-10:00 am Pairs ice session. Has moved to 10:00-11:30 instead
Fri Oct 21 COP No 7:15 Lift Class or 7:45-8:45 am, 9:00-10:00 am Pairs ice session. Has moved to 10:00-11:30 instead

 

  1. Do’s and Don’ts for On and Off the Ice
  • If your skater is on the ice, please do not coach them from the boards.  Your job is to parent and your coaches job is to coach.  The player’s box on the COP rinks are meant for skaters and coaches – NOT parents;
  • Attached please find the ‘Skater’s Etiquette’ and the Code of Conduct – we encourage you to review these documents with your skater.

 

  1. AGM on Thursday October 27, 2016 at Jimmie Condon at 7:00 pm

Please join us for snacks at our Annual General Meeting on Thursday October 27 at Jimmie Condon at 7:00 pm.

 

  1. Volunteer Cheques are DUE

 

If you have not already done so, please submit your $600.00 volunteer deposit cheque dated June 1, 2017. You may mail Calalta or deposit this cheque in the locked mailbox at the base of the stairs at Jimmie Condon.

If you do volunteer your required 12 hours (16 hours for a family that has more than one skater) we will gladly shred your cheque.

Also COP schedule is back to normal starting Monday October 3, 2016.

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Calalta Partnering with CIFF

Calalta to pleased to partner with the Calgary International Film Festival!  

 

The festival runs September 21 – October 2, 2016

 

This year we have a film that may resonate with the Calalta audience! The film is called KISS & CRY – a romantic drama based on the true story of Carley Allison, a promising young 18 year old figure skater and singer who made medical history in her fight against a rare 1 in 3.5 billion type of cancer. Click on the link provided above to check out a trailer and further synopsis for the film!

 

On Monday, September 26th at 6:45pm at The Globe, the director, producer, and main actress from the film will be in attendance for a Q&A. Check out www.calgaryfilm.com for details!

 

About CIFF

The Calgary International Film Festival is a 12-day showcase of up to 200 multi-genre feature and short films from Canada and over 40 other countries. The festival hosts gala events, screenings, special presentations, and a Behind the Screen series that emphasizes unique and exciting ways for filmmakers and fans to interact.

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Registered for Sectionals Yet?

For those skaters that qualified for Sectionals, deadline for registration is MONDAY SEPTEMBER 26 at NOON!!

 

As of September 19, there were only 80 skaters registered (in all events!)!

 

Please go to www.skateabnwtnun.ca to register!

 

If you have questions, please speak to your coach ASAP!

 

Thank you!