2011 Atlanta Open Draws Over 240 Competitors

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1 Featured In This Issue Page VOLUME LXXIX JUNE, 2011 Atlanta Open Exhibitions Membership Renewals... 4 Spotlight Skater... 5 Ice Dance Weekend Volunteer Spotlight... 8 More Governing Council Changes Atlanta Open Draws Over 240 Competitors Volunteers Over 240 skaters from nine states will compete in 87 events at the 2011 Atlanta Open on June at The Cooler. Please welcome our Chief Referee, Rick Perez (Mountain View, CA), Chief Accountant Cecelia Erisman (Reading, PA). Chief Announcer/Music, John Richardson (), and our distinguished panel of officials. The competition is the last opportunity for members to fulfill their mandatory service requirements, so please contact volunteer coordinator Peggy McCarthey (p.mccarthey@yahoo.com) if you have not yet been recruited by an area chair. The Local Organizing Committee with area chairs is listed on page 4. Vendors Vendors include Straw Productions (photography and videography), skatergirl (logo coordinates), Trudi Designs (apparel), Del Arbour (apparel), and Sk8Monkey (skatewear, bags, accessories). Continuing Education Seminar The 2011 Atlanta Open has been selected by USFS to host a continuing education seminar, which will provide education and activity for current technical panel officials as well as initial education for prospective panelists. Solo Dance Series The Atlanta Open has also been sanctioned as part of the Solo Dance Competition series, a program designed to create a fun, nationwide competitive venue for solo dancers that allows them the opportunity to qualify for a national event.?? Questions?? Competition Registration Chair Jeannette Doney at competitionchair@hotmail.com. JUDGES Lisa Boyer Marcia Chaffee Jeannette Doney Lori Dunn Marc Galonsky Beth Graham Dana Graham Anne Greenthal Catherine Hackney Eric Hampton Kristin Hiller Sharon Hyre Fran Jesel Susan Johnson Sonja Kaminski Richard Kern Gloria Lewis John Millier Roberta Parkinson Marie Pearce Kathy Slack Elizabeth Stark Sara Stephens Tony Torres Ginger Whatley TECHNICAL PANEL Brittney Bottoms Cheryl Faust Tracey Poletis Laurie Vieth Dennis Boyer Kelly Ciaramella Maxine Ganter Harvest, AL West Chester, OH Roswell, GA Greensboro, GA Denver, CO Smyrna, GA ACCOUNTANTS New York, NY Acworth, GA Marquette, MI Alpharetta, GA Mooresville, NC Raleigh, NC Peoria, IL Lawrenceville, GA McMurray, PA Troy, OH Coral Springs, FL Marietta, GA Huntsville, AL Marietta, GA Greer, SC Baltimore, MD Harvest, AL Waxhaw, NC Oakdale, PA

2 Exhibitions - May 20 and 27 Rahly Osenbaugh (Pre-Preliminary B), Lissie Levitt (Pre-Preliminary A), Jessica Gregory (No Test A), Claire Sosnow (No Test B), and Renee Wang (Preliminary). Jabe Roberts (Juvenile) and Wendi Hiller (Intermediate). Pre-Preliminary B: Nile Ziegler. Ying Yip, Elvira Junnila, and Kaia Culotta. 2

3 Kamayla Ko (Juvenile) and Madeleine Brown (Open Juvenile). Pre-Juvenile: Maria Son, Grace Rathbun, Alice Tang, and Lily Xie. Alice Qiao (Intermediate), Martine Szanto (Junior), and Maya Neel (Intermediate). 3 Preliminary: Katelyn Champion, Mingda Liu, and Catherine Yen.

4 Membership Renewals New U.S. Figure Skating Season Begins on July 1 Membership applications for the season are now available on the club website. Please note the following changes: As a result of the dues increases passed by U.S. Figure Skating at the 2011 Governing Council, we must accordingly increase rates by the USFS designated amounts ($10.00) across all categories except newcomer, collegiate and associate. Please note that for every first family member and two parents/guardians, the club pays U.S. Figure Skating 50% of your dues. We must pass these increases to members in order to continue to offer free weekly Club Ice and special events such as the spring ice show. We continue to encourage parents/guardians of first family members to join the club at no charge - first because your involvement and support are vital to our success and secondly because your participation increases our delegates to Governing Council. In short, the more members we have, the greater our voice in critical USFS decisions that affect our skaters. The volunteer service hours requirements have been increased to six (6) hours or a $75 service fee. No membership categories will be pro-rated under any circumstances. Don't forget... If you are competing in an event that begins after June 30, you must renew your membership in advance in order to remain in good standing. Atlanta FSC Receives USFS Plus 10 Award The Atlanta FSC was honored at the 2011 Governing Council as a recipient of U.S. Figure Skating's new Plus 10 award for registering 10 or more new members this year. We actually registered 48 new skating members! 2011 ATLANTA OPEN LOCAL ORGANIZING COMMITTEE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE Competition Registration Chair Competition Operations Chair Jeannette Doney Dale Haar AREA CHAIRS Announcing/Music Awards Coaches' Hospitality Food Donations Goody Bags John Richardson Marybeth Rathbun Haley Osenbaugh Karen Hiller Jan Brown Officials Ground Transportation Practice Ice Monitors Program Registration Peggy McCarthey Leon Qiao Heather Heydet Francesca Sichenze-Bryant Anna Marie Champion Hotels Dale Haar Runners Jan Brown Ice Monitors Christi Fisher Set Up/Break Down Dale Haar IJS Set Up Officials' Hospitality Officials' Liaison Jeannette Doney Leon Qiao Sharon Hyre Gloria Lewis Skating Stars Locker Room Vendors Volunteer Coordinator Jan Brown Dale Haar Peggy McCarthey 4

5 SPOTLIGHT SKATER Kamayla Ko What made you decide to start skating? When my sister started taking private skating lessons, it was only natural that my mom enrolled me in group lessons as well. At first I didn t enjoy them, but later on I realized how much fun it was when I saw others doing jumps and spins. What keeps you motivated to continue skating? What I love about skating most is when you successfully perfect an element. It s a great feeling to know that you can consistently execute it. What really keeps me motivated is my dream to one day maybe compete at the Olympics. My parents and siblings also motivate me by encouraging me to go far in the future with skating. What is your weekly training regimen? I skate six times a week in the afternoon. I have a personal trainer and work out for an hour two times a week for off-ice training. What are your favorite and least favorite elements? My favorite elements are double Salchow, double flip, and death drop. I would have to say my least favorite elements are the double Lutz and the Beilman. Favorite music/program. My favorite program would be my current long program although I have no idea where the music was from. What is the most memorable event of your skating career? When I was only 5 years old, I accidentally wet myself in my competition dress while I was competing. When it was over, I eventually laughed at myself. Who is your favorite skater? Whom do you admire most? Best advice you have ever received? Fall seven times, stand up eight. Tell us about your family. Tell us about your school and extracurricular activities. I am currently a 5th grader at Matt Elementary. My favorite subjects are reading, writing and science. I am also in Duke University s TIP Program. My favorite skater is Yu-Na Kim, because even though she has amazing technique in her skating, she also possesses the grace. I admire my mom the most, because she has been by my side even when it was hard times. I have an older brother (Cartson, 28) and an older sister (Jerica, 18). Other hobbies that I enjoy besides skating are reading, drawing and doing yardwork. What are your future skating and educational goals? I hope to accomplish landing my double Axel and triple jumps by the end of the year. I will attend college and continue skating (as long as I can). My three favorite things are Drawing, playing, and socializing. I would like to meet... Florence Welch. She is very creative and eccentric not only with her music but also with her fashion. If I weren t a skater, I would have been A ballerina or a gymnast. K A M A Y L A Favorite word: Eccentric Least favorite word: Lazy What turns me off: Whining Favorite quote: "It doesn't matter who you are, or where you come from, or how much money you've got in your pocket. You have your own destiny and your own life ahead of you." ~ Stefani Germanotta Favorite book: Number the Stars - Lois Lowry Favorite movie: "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 1" Favorite song: : Born This Way - Lady Gaga TV Show: "Modern Family" Sound I love: Beach waves Sound I dislike: Crying I would never want to be: Construction worker or janitor Three words that best describe me: Creative, funny, and friendly. If I were stranded on a desert island, I would have to have: Unlimited food, my ipod, and a survival guide. P.S. I enjoy attending concerts. 5

6 2011 Ice Dance Weekend June 3-5 Over 35 ice dancers and fans from 11 states and all walks of life - from college professor to veterinarian - gathered for the 4th annual club Ice Dance Weekend at The Cooler. Many thanks to coach Graham Payne, hospitality volunteers Sharon Hyre, Janet Payne, and Kathy Shehee, and registrar/ publicist Laurie Sanii for your hard work and enthusiasm! 6

7 Photos by Rich Rossman and Laurie Sanii 7

8 The last time the Atlanta FSC sponsored an ice show was over 20 years ago. That fact did not deter our very special, Special Events Chair, Tami Mickle, from proposing and producing the highly successful show, "Georgia on My Mind," which featured the majority of AFSC skaters. Never at a loss for big ideas or creativity, Tami also fashioned other special events such as the unforgettable Nationals road trip and fun club ice socials. Very special thanks and hugs to Tami for giving our skaters fantastic memories for ! ~ Peggy McCarthey Tami Mickle A Very Special - Special Events Chair When did you join the Atlanta FSC, and how did you first become involved as a volunteer? I joined in January, 1970 at a VERY old 12 for a beginner skater, but I had been involved in dance and ballet since I was three, so the transfer of skills was easy. Officially my first "job" with the Atlanta FSC that I remember was being the Junior representative on the Board of Directors... similar position to our present athlete representative. I think I was 16 at the time. Describe your past and current positions as well as any other contributions to the club. I've served many positions on the Board of Directors, chairing various committees with Special Events being my FAVORITE...love making everyone have fun!! David and Tami at Tybee Lighthouse on island transportation. Please describe your accomplishments and goals as a skater. Within the first year of skating I caught up to my contemporaries by passing Preliminary through Intermediate figures and free skate.. I accomplished my Gold/Senior level at 19, and I began competing at the Novice level and continued through Senior representing the Atlanta FSC. I was the first club member to take all my figure tests in Atlanta and all free skate tests through the Atlanta FSC. We had to travel to Macon for one of my free skate tests because the rink here was not considered large enough to test on, so my Mom, three judges and I, all drove to Macon. After I passed the figures portion, I warmed up, then did the test, and we all drove back to Atlanta!! Why do you stay involved as a volunteer with the Atlanta FSC? I see what a difference one person's efforts can make to so many of the skaters and remember how much I loved my skating friends and "family" and the time we all spent together. I still love being a part of that effort. Tell us a little about your background, profession, hobbies, and family. I'm a homegrown Atlantan - Russian mother, Southern dad! Lots of great food with sauces as a child :>). I fell in love with the magic of skating while watching Peggy Fleming on TV, and I thought her post-olympic TV specials were amazing. Always a huge Wide World of Sports fan, I fulfilled a dream by working with my mentor, Doug Wilson, who led me to my "other" job later in life. I'm now an Emmy Award winning Sports & Entertainment TV & webcast director. I produce and direct the LIVE webcast for IceNetwork during the competitive season. A highlight came at the World Championships in Los Angeles where I shared the duties of directing the World TV Feed to skating fans all over the world. Although I love the excitement and travel of TV, a teaching career will always be my first passion and the job I intended for my life. At this point, I commute from Tybee Island for three nights a week to continue that relationship with my clients and the Atlanta FSC. My husband, David, and I celebrated 25 years of marriage this past New Year's Eve and absolutely adore our new life of bicycle transportation, beach time and as many grandchildren visits as possible! We have six "mini-micks" under 7 years old and hope for more. My last, but definitely not least, priority in daily life is Rupert, our 150-pound pup, who happily makes the occasional commute so we can have our walk together! 8 June,2011

9 2011 Governing Council - Additional Approved Actions Please note the changes to several test requirements, the Juvenile age increase, and the qualifying competition structure. TECHNICAL GROUP Made changes to the Adult Pre-Bronze, Adult Silver and Adult Gold Moves in the Field Tests, effective September 2, Adult Pre-Bronze: replaced forward three turns with forward right and left foot spirals (moved from adult silver) Adult Silver: replaced forward right and left foot spirals with consecutive outside and inside spirals (from preliminary) Adult Gold: replaced inside slide chasse pattern with backward circle eight (from pre-juvenile) Amended rule JR 6.01 (G)(5) to allow Gold Singles/Pairs Test judges to judge all levels of singles and pairs events at non-qualifying competitions. Implementation date: June 1, 2011 Amended rule JR 7.01 (C)(4) to allow Gold Dance Test judges to judge all levels of ice dancing events at non-qualifying competitions. COMPETITIONS COMMITTEE Made the following changes to the qualifying competition structure (Implementation date: September 1, 2012): Have the four best-placed competitors in the Intermediate and Juvenile singles events in each region qualify to enter the appropriate sectional championship. Replace the current U.S. Junior Championships standalone event with a smaller national competition for Juvenile and Intermediate athletes held in conjunction with the U.S. Figure Skating Championships. Have the four best-placed competitors in all Intermediate and Juvenile events (singles, pairs and ice dancing) from each section qualify to enter the national competition mentioned in item 2 above. Rule 1431, updated the dance events at the U.S. Collegiate Championships: dance will consist of a short dance and a free dance; Implementation date: June 1, 2011) Amended rule 2501 (A)(2) and (B)(1) to add Adult Pre-Gold Dance to the list of events judged using the international judging system and remove it from the list of events judged using the 6.0 system at the U.S. Adult Figure Skating Championships. Implementation date: September 1, 2011 Amended rule 2501 (A)(2) and (B)(1) to use the IJS system for Championship, Masters and Gold levels of singles events at Adult Sectional Championships. Implementation date: September 1, 2011 Increased the age for Juvenile to "under age 14 as of September 1 prior to the regional championships." Implementation date: June 1, 2011 (for competitions with entry deadlines after June 1) DANCE COMMITTEE Amended rule TR (A) to allow Solo Dance Track tests to qualify skaters for solo dance competitions. Implementation date: September 1, 2011 Amended rule TR (B) and added a new rule TR to allow skaters to test selected international dances--cha Cha Congelado, Rhumba, Silver Samba, Tango Romantica and Yankee Polka--as part of the Solo Dance Track tests. Implementation date: September 2, 2011 Amended rule TR 4470 to remove the restrictions related to testing before the age of 21 for the Adult Gold Dance Test. Implementation date: September 1, 2011 Changed the lift requirements for the Novice Free Dance test to: "one short lift and one long lift or three short lifts." If three short lifts are used, only one type of lift may be repeated. Implementation date: June 1, 2011 Added a Solo Free Dance Test Track for Juvenile, Intermediate, Novice, Junior and Senior levels. Implementation date: September 2, 2011 JUDGES COMMITTEE Amend rule TR and JR 7.01 (B)(3)(a) to allow a Silver Dance Test judge to single panel Bronze Pattern dances. Implementation date: June 1, 2011 SINGLES COMMITTEE Amended rule TR 32.08, Senior Free Skate Test (steps) to change the step and spiral sequence requirements to require advanced difficulty covering the full ice surface for the step sequence and remove language requiring full ice coverage for the spiral sequence. Implementation date: June 1, 2011 Amended rule TR 32.07, Junior Free Skate Test (jumps) to change the jump sequence requirement to include one series of one or more nonlisted jump(s) and one double jump. The non-listed jump(s) will precede the double jump while maintaining the cadence of the jumping rhythm. Amended rule 3662 (A)(6) and (B) of the Novice Ladies Short Program to become effective immediately: No jump may be repeated unless performed in combination. Spin combination (5) must include at least two of the three basic spin positions. Amended rule TR 32.05, Intermediate Free Skate Test (spins) to change the recommended spin requirement from three to two. Implementation date: June 1, 2011 Amended rule TR 32.04, Juvenile Free Skate Test (spins) to change the recommended spin requirement from three to two, remove the forward sit spin requirement and change the spin with a change of foot requirement to also include one change of position with a choice of two positions from camel, sit or upright. 9 (Cont'd on page 10)

10 Competition/Category PATTERN DANCES Sectionals US Junior Championships US Championships New Board of Directors Appointments Novice Intermediate Juvenile Competition/Category Pre-Juvenile (IR) Pre-Juvenile (FR) Competition/Category Championship Adult Adult Gold Adult Pre-Gold Masters Open Adult Silver (IR) Adult Silver (FR) Adult Pre-Silver (IR) Adult Pre-Silver (FR) Adult Bronze (IR) Argentine Tango Kilian Tango Foxtrot Fourteenstep Hickory Hoedown Regionals Dutch Waltz Cha Cha Rhythm Blues Fiesta Tango Sectionals/ US Adult Championships Paso Doble Starlight Waltz Kilian Starlight Waltz American Waltz Paso Doble Starlight Waltz Cha Cha Congelado European Waltz Tango Fourteenstep Blues Willow Waltz Foxtrot Cha Cha Ten Fox Hickory Hoedown Fourteenstep Tango American Waltz Fourteenstep Ten-Fox Competition/Category Adult Bronze (FR) Adult Pre-Bronze (IR) Adult Pre-Bronze (FR) Adult Centennial (IR) Adult Centennial (FR) Adult Gold Solo Adult Silver Solo Adult Bronze Solo Argentine Tango Starlight Waltz Sectionals/ US Adult Championships Hickory Hoedown Fourteenstep Dutch Waltz Cha Cha Rhythm Blues Swing Dance Fourteenstep American Waltz Tango Rocker Foxtrot Starlight Waltz Argentine Tango Foxtrot Tango Cha Cha Hickory Hoedown After 12 years as our test chair, Judy Williams is now retiring from the position. Thank you, Judy, for your hard work, patience and perseverance! Club President Kathy Shehee has appointed Sharon Hyre as Test Chair and Gloria Lewis as Test Application Administrator and Ice Dance Chair. The new application with revised contact information is now available online. Sharon Hyre has also been appointed to fulfill the balance of Terri Maurice's term as First Vice President on the Board of Directors. Terri recently resigned from the BOD due to professional and family obligations. Thank you, Terri, for your many contributions! Additional Governing Council Changes (Cont'd from page 9) Alexander Aiken Named to U.S. Figure Skating Team Envelope Congratulations to Alexander Aiken, 2011 U.S. Figure Skating Championships Junior Men's bronze medalist, who was named a member of the USFS Team C (Tier 1) envelope for the season. The envelope level is primarily determined by the athlete's performance in international and U.S. Figure Skating competitions during the previous season, and is used to determine funding levels. It is not used as a strict guideline for selections to international competitions. ADULT SKATING COMMITTEE Amended rule 3741, rule 3751 and rule 3761 to reduce the maximum number of spins allowed in the championship masters junior-senior, masters senior and masters junior well-balanced free skate events from four to three. Implementation date: June 1, 2011 Amended rule 3746, rule 3771 and rule 3776 to reduce the maximum number of jumps allowed in the championship masters intermediate-novice, masters novice and masters intermediate wellbalanced free skate events from seven to six. Implementation date: June 1, 2011 Amended the following rules to allow the option of a choreographed step sequence or a choreographed spiral sequence for Championships Masters Junior-Senior, Intermediate-Novice, Masters Junior, Senior, Novice, Intermediate, Championship Adult Gold and Adult Gold. Implementation date: June 1, June,2011

11 POTPOURRI HAPPY BIRTHDAY May Julia Wittosch Cuneyt Gokmen Peggy Toreivia Sophie Burkus Scott Mueller Aren Nielsen Anne Malacrea Margaret Butlin Cynthia Kornetzke Lily Downing Regina Brimeyer Lana Layton Dora Liu Melody Wang Dale Haar Nancy Hoblack Haley Osenbaugh Lorie Nunnally David Liu Qinquan Nie Anna Harriette Pittman Dana Graham Barbara Landon Jason Rainey Tim Dolensky Stephanie Niu Catherine Hackney Shirley Isom Yu Qian Yip Claire Sosnow Frida Johansson Andrea Carrasquilla Miranda Corbin Rich Gutzky Tiffany Hatzikoutelis Sharon Hyre Vladimir Vacariuc Louise Szanto Emily Stark Sydney Kosse Alexander Aiken Katelyn Champion Lydia Choe Ariel Collins Wendi Hiller Charles Liu Michael Marcanio Maya Neel Stephanie Niu Jabe Roberts Martine Szanto Senior Free Skate Senior Moves Preliminary Free Skate Pre-Preliminary Free Skate Cha Cha Swing Dance Fiesta Tango Hickory Hoedown Willow Waltz Preliminary Moves Adult Blues Senior Moves Pre-Juvenile Free Skate Intermediate Moves Junior Free Skate Atlanta FSC 4th Largest USFS Club in Eastern Section, 10th Largest in U.S. CLUB # ST SECTION RANK Catherine Yen Christine Yen Lily Xie Juvenile Moves Juvenile Moves Pre-Juvenile Free Skate SC of New York 1,137 NY Eastern 1 Washington FSC 856 VA Eastern 2 All Year FSC 660 CA DuPage FSC 596 IL St. Moritz ISC 523 CA Dallas FSC 498 TX Onyx 488 MI Colonial FSC 471 MA Eastern 3 Broadmoor SC 446 CO ATLANTA FSC 435 GA Eastern 4 In memoriam Former Atlanta FSC member Leslie Sikes, 44, of Fort Lauderdale, FL died on May 6. Leslie was a member of the 1985 U.S. Figure Skating National Team, gold medalist of the (Merano) Italy Cup and Vienna (Austria) Cup, and a bronze medalist at NHK Trophy. She was a coach in Boca Raton, FL and is survived by her son, Bradley Karr, Cumming GA., brother, Christopher Sikes, Lake Worth, FL. and twin sister, Jennifer Miller, Marietta, GA. We extend our deepest sympathy to her family and friends. Congratulations to... Brittney Bottoms, who was elected to the U.S. Figure Skating Board of Directors as a Coach Member. She previously served as Athlete Services Coordinator, chair of the Athlete Development Committee, Vice Chair of the Athlete Advisory Committee, and athlete member of the Executive Committee. Terri Maurice, who was appointed Eastern Singles/Pairs Sectional Vice Chair of the Judges Committee. John Millier, who was appointed U.S. Figure Skating Team Manager for the Sochi 2014 Winter Olympic Games. An international ice dance judge and former ice dance competitor, he will also continue as the USFS Dance Committee Chair. Sara Stephens, who was appointed Eastern Synchronized Sectional Vice Chair of the Judges Committee. 11

12 Atlanta Figure Skating Club P.O. Box 185 Roswell, GA EVENT DATES SPONSOR/LOCATION DUE DATE Test Session June 26 Atlanta FSC June 5 Liberty Summer Competition July IceWorks SC, Aston, PA May 31 US Collegiate FS Championships July Sun Valley FSC, Sun Valley, ID Lake Placid Ice Dance Championships July SC of Lake Placid, June 6 Lake Placid, NY Charleston Open July FSC of Charleston, July 5 Charleston, SC Pink Ribbon Invitational July 31 Silver Star FSC, Pineville, NC USFS National Showcase August 3-6 Greater Cleveland Council July 1 of FS Clubs, Mentor, OH Orange Blossom August 4-6 Tampa Bay SC, Oldsmar, FL July 1 Dogwood Open August SC of North Carolina, June 30 Raleigh, NC Rocket City Classic August SC of Huntsville, Huntsville, AL July 8 Potomac Open August Washington FSC, Ashburn, VA July 19 Peach Open & Classic September 3-4 Georgia FSC, Duluth, GA July 17 12