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
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!
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:
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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
Updates for December – Please Read!!
Welcome to December!
A few key messages in this email – please read!
- Important Cancellations for December AND January at Jimmie Condon and COP;
- Christmas Ice Schedule and Registration;
- 2016-2017 Sectional Championships;
- 2016-2017 Skate Canada Challenge
Christmas IceRegistration 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 Click here to unsubscribe.
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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
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. |
October News!! Please Read
Welcome to October!
A few key messages in this email – please read!
- Important Cancellations for October;
- Do’s and Don’ts for On & Off the Ice;
- Annual General Meeting (AGM) on Thursday October 27 at Jimmie Condon;
- 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 |
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
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.
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!
Ice Cancellations at COP: Week of September 26
| The following ice sessions at COP are CANCELLED due to mechanical problems on Joan Snyder Rink B ice.
Please READ and then TALK to your coach! If you are registered for a session and it is cancelled, you will receive a credit for that session. If you pick up a different session, PLEASE check in with Jeff Langdon as he is monitoring the pick up ice. You must either pay or have the club bill you.
Week of September 26
Monday Sept 26 9:00-10:00 am Pairs CANCELLED (knows cancellation) 2:00-2:45 pm MOVED to 2:15-2:45 pm 4:00-5:00 pm MOVED to 4:45-5:45 pm 5:00-5:45 pm CANCELLED 5:10-5:55 pm OFF ICE CANCELLED If you have a skater registered on this ice, please speak to your coach! For those registered on the 5 pm session, you can pick up on the 4:45 pm ice but it may be BUSY!
Tuesday Sept 27 9:00-10:00 am Pairs MOVED to 10:45-11:45 am (known change) 2:00-2:45 pm CANCELLED 3:00-3:45 pm MOVED to 3:15-3:45 pm ALL off ice classes are running as scheduled.
Wednesday Sept 28 9:00-10:00 pm Pairs CANCELLED 4:00-5:00 pm CANCELLED 5:00-5:45 pm CANCELLED 6:00-7:00 pm CANCELLED ALL OFF ICE CANCELLED BEGINNING AT 3:50 PM (INCLUDING PILATES)
Thursday Sept 29 ALL GOOD!
Friday Sept 30 9:00-10 am Pairs CANCELLED 4:00-4:45 pm CANCELLED – Please note that this session is a known cancellation and as you did not pay for this session, you will not receive a credit for this session. 4:45-5:45 pm CANCELLED – Please note that this session is a known cancellation and as you did not pay for this session, you will not receive a credit for this session. |
Ice Cancellations at COP: Week of Sept 19
The following ice sessions at COP are CANCELLED due to mechanical problems.
Please READ and then TALK to your coach!
We know the ice will be busy (if you are skating in Canmore, you will have priority in getting on the ice – Jeff and Diana will allow extra skaters) and getting your program in will be a priority (those skating at Canmore will be served first). Please be patient with the coaches, they are doing the best they can with limited ice!
Week of September 19
Monday Sept 19: 6:00-7:00 pm Senior CANCELLED
1) if you have a skater registered on this ice, please speak to your coach! They have a number of options available including:
- Skating on the 4:00 pm session (only 12 skaters) currently registered;
- Skating on the 5:00 pm session (21 skaters registered);
- Skating on the 8:45-9:45 session at Jimmie Condon (14 registered);
- Not skating and receiving a credit on your account. If you are not competing in Canmore this weekend, you may consider this option as the ice will be crazy.
ALL off ice classes are running as scheduled
Tuesday Sept 20: 5:45-6:45 pm Int/Sr CANCELLED
1) if you have a skater registered on this ice, please speak to your coach! They have a number of options available including:
- Skating on the 4:00 pm session (only 16 skaters) currently registered;
- Not skating and receiving a credit on your account. If you are not competing in Canmore this weekend, you may consider this option as the ice will be crazy.
ALL off ice classes are running as scheduled.
Wednesday Sept 21: 6:00-7:00 pm Senior CANCELLED
1) if you have a skater registered on this ice, please speak to your coach! They have a number of options available including:
- Skating on the 4:00 pm session (only 15 skaters) currently registered;
- Skating on the 5:00 pm session (20 skaters registered);
- Skating on the 7:15-8:15 pm session at Jimmie Condon (15 registered);
- Not skating and receiving a credit on your account. If you are not competing in Canmore this weekend, you may consider this option as the ice will be busy.
ALL off ice classes are running as scheduled
Thursday Sept 22: 5:45-6:45 pm Int/Sr CANCELLED
1) if you have a skater registered on this ice, please speak to your coach! They have a number of options available including:
- Skating on the 4:00 pm session (only 14 skaters) currently registered;
- Not skating and receiving a credit on your account. If you are not competing in Canmore this weekend, you may consider this option as the ice will be crazy.
ALL off ice classes are running as scheduled!