Newfoundland and Labrador Skating Academy A Skate Canada Newfoundland and Labrador Athlete Development Program

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1 Newfoundland and Labrador Skating Academy A Skate Canada Newfoundland and Labrador Athlete Development Program July 8 - August 16, 2013 Twin Rinks, St. John's

2 Program Information Philosophy Statement The objective of the NL Skating Academy is to provide a high quality training environment, offering Competitive and STARSkaters the opportunity to develop and achieve personal goals. With the instruction of professionally certified coaches from our province, as well as expertise from guest coaches, skaters can reach new heights while training in Newfoundland and Labrador. Registration Deadline for registration is May 25, A deposit of 50% is due at the time of application, along with a post-dated payment (dated July 8, 2013) for the remaining balance. Payments may be made by cheque (made payable to Skate Canada NL) or credit card. Variations to the base program may be discussed with Lori Brett, Program Director. Return application forms and payment to: Skate Canada Newfoundland and Labrador 1296A Kenmount Road Paradise, NL A1L 1N3 Refund Policy A medical certificate must accompany each refund request after July 8, Each approved refund will be subject to a $50 administration fee. Off Ice Classes We are pleased to offer high-quality off-ice dance, flexibility, and conditioning instructors. These specialists will assist skaters in developing flexibility, endurance, strength, and creative expression. Test Days Test days will be held at the end of weeks 3 and 6. All tests are subject to the availability of Judges/Evaluators. The NL Skating Academy reserves the right to cancel ice times and run tests during regular skating hours. Session Requirements Senior - must have passed the complete Jr. Silver FreeSkate test or have competed Juvenile or higher at the previous Sectional competition. Intermediate - must have passed the complete Junior Bronze FreeSkate test. Junior - PrePreliminary and Preliminary skaters. PreJunior - working on CanSkate Stages 4-6, must book lessons with a Professional Coach. *If coaches would like to request moving a skaters to a different session please contact Lori Brett. Requests from parents will not be accepted.

3 Session Options Session Costs Senior 2 weeks 3 weeks 4 weeks 5 weeks 6 weeks Option A - 1 Spin/Footwork, 3 FreeSkates, 1 Stroking, 2 Off-Ice Classes Option A $ $ $ $ $ Option B - 1 Spin/Footwork, 2 FreeSkates, 1 Stroking, 2 Off-Ice Classes Option B $ $ $ $ $ Option C $ $ $ $ $ Intermediate/Junior Option D $ $ $ $ $ Option C - 1 Skills/Dance, 2 FreeSkates, 1 Stroking, 2 Off-Ice Classes Option E $ $ $ $ $ Option F $65.00 $95.00 $ $ $ PreJunior *Skaters must register for a minimum of 2 weeks* Option D - 1 On-Ice Session, 1 Off-Ice Class (5 days per week) Option E - 1 On-Ice Session, 1 Off-Ice Class (3 days per week) *Option E must indicate which days requested per week Pairs/Dance Option F - 1 On-Ice Session per day. Must also register for one of Options A-C. *Single skaters may register for this session if they wish to work on dance. Accommodation Information Boarding We are hoping to find boarding houses for skaters who may wish to attend the NL Skating Academy and require lodging. After applications have been received, the Program Director will provide contact information to possible boarding houses. It will be the parent/guardian's responsibility to make the appropriate arrangements. The NL Skating Academy cannot guarantee any accommodation requests. Short and Long Term Stays 3 Wadland Cresent Memorial University offers traditional dormitory style accommodations for visitors and St. John's, NL A1A 2I5 conference groups from May to August. Paton College has single and twin rooms with or a shared washroom or Two and Three bedroom suites are available conferences@mun.ca *There are also many hotels within 5 minutes of the Arena

4 ON-ICE SCHEDULE (Monday - Thursday) ON-ICE SCHEDULE (Friday) 6:20-7:00 - Pairs/Dance 7:00-7:45 Pairs/Dance 7:00-7:15 Senior Stroking 7:45-8:45 Senior Free #1 7:15-8:00 Senior Free #1 8:45-8:55 FLOOD 8:00-8:10 FLOOD 8:55-9:55 Senior Free #2 8:10-8:30 Senior Spins/Footwork/Spirals 9:55-10:35 Intermediate Free #1 8:30-9:15 Senior Free #2 10:35-10:45 FLOOD 9:15-10:00 Intermediate Free #1 10:45-11:30 Intermediate Free #2 10:00-10:10 Intermediate Stroking 11:30-12:15 Junior Free #1 10:10-10:20 FLOOD 12:15-12:25 FLOOD 10:20-11:05 Senior Free #3 12:25-1:10 Junior Free #2 11:05-11:25 Intermediate Skills/Dance 1:10-1:20 - FLOOD 11:25-12:10 Intermediate Free #2 1:20-2:25 Junior Free #3 12:10-12:20 FLOOD 2:25-3:20 PreJunior 12:20-12:40 Junior Skills/Dance #1 12:40-1:25 Junior Free #1 NO OFF-ICE Classes on Fridays 1:25-1:35 Junior Stroking #1 1:35-1:45 - FLOOD 1:45-2:30 Junior Free #2 2:30-3:25 PreJunior 3:25-3:35 FLOOD 3:35-4:20 Junior Free #3 4:20-4:40 Junior Skills/Dance #2 4:40-4:50 Junior Stroking #2 OFF-ICE SCHEDULE (Monday - Thursday) OFF ICE - DANCE OFF ICE CONDITIONING 9:30-10:10 - Senior 11:20-12:00 - Senior 10:15-10:55 - Interme12:20-1:00 - Intermediate 11:20-12:00 - Junior #1:00-1:30 - Junior #1 1:45-2:25 - Junior #2 1:50-2:20 - PreJunior 2:40-3:20 - Junior #3 2:40-3:20 - Junior #2 TENTATIVE SCHEDULE *Junior Skaters will be assigned to on-ice and off-ice sessions based on registration.

5 2013 COACHING STAFF Lori Brett, Program Director Kayla Kennedy Jennifer Osmond Kaitlin Stoodley NCCP Level III Certified NCCP Primary STARSkate trained NCCP Level II Certified, Partial Level III NCCP CanSkate Trained 15 years coaching experience 2 years coaching experience 11 years coaching experience 1 year coaching experience , loribrett@hotmail.com , kayla_kennedy22@hotmail.com , jen178@hotmail.com kaitlinstoodley@hotmail.com Ashley Bishop Bobbi Jo Milner Matthew Power Neal Thorne NCCP Primary STARSkate Trained NCCP Primary STARSkate Certified NCCP Primary STARSkate Trained NCCP Level III Certified 1 year coaching experience 5 years coaching experience 1 year coaching experience 10 years coaching experience ashley.bishop@hotmail.com , bobbi_jo_milner@hotmail.com matt_1450@hotmail.com , neal_thorne@hotmail.com Katie Blagdon Wendy Mercer Melissa Saunders Shirley Thistle NCCP Level I Certified, Partial Level II NCCP Level III Certified NCCP Primary STARSkate Trained NCCP Level II Certified, Partial Level III 9 years coaching experience 40 years coaching experience 5 years coaching experience 25+ years coaching experience , katieb13@hotmail.com , wendym@nf.sympatico.ca , shirley.thistle@gmail.com Linsday Hillier Connie Morrison Mark Scott Kevin Walsh NCCP ISPC Certified NCCP Level III Certified, Partial Level IV NCCP Primary STARSkate Certified NCCP Level III Certified, Partial Level IV 7 years coaching experience 26 years coaching experience 3 years coaching experience 30+ years coaching experience , lindsehillier@gmail.com conniemorrison@nl.rogers.com d.mark.scott@gmail.com Guest Coaches kevindwalsh1988@yahoo.ca Valerie Saurette - Valerie will be available during Week 1. She is NCCP level III certified and was an International pairs skater, as well as a coach at the International level. She has coached and choreographed programs for National and International competitors, including Valerie Marcoux, Craig Buntin, and Jean-Sebastien Fecteau. Colette Brabant - Colette will be available during Week 2. She is NCCP level III certified and has choreographed programs for athletes at the National and International level in singles and pairs. She has also produced and acted as art director for shows and seminars across the country and abroad. Manon Perron - Manon will be available during Week 3. She is NCCP level IV certified, with 30+ years of experience. She has coached Canadian, World and Olympic team members, including Joannie Rochette. Lyndon Johnston - Lyndon will be available during Week 4. He was a World Silver medalist in Pairs, a National Singles and Pairs Champion, and International Pairs medalist and Singles competitor. He was a 2 time Olympic competitior and has coached Olympic team members. Mark Ladwig - Mark will be available during Week 4. He attended the 2010 Olympic Games and is a 6 time US National medalist. Mark has been coaching for 12 years.

6 2013 Newfoundland and Labrador Skating Academy Application *incomplete applications will not be accepted* Guest Coaches Are you interested in lessons from Guest Coaches? YES NO *Lesson priority will be given to those skaters registered full time (6 weeks). Lessons can be Skaters Name: Birthdate (dd/mm/yy): booked in 15 minute time slots at a rate of $20 per 15 minutes. All fees must be paid to the program director when lessons are completed. Mailing Address: Valerie Saurette (Choreography Week #1) # of lessons requested Colette Brabant (Choreography Week #2) # of lessons requested Telephone: Manon Perron (Technical Week #3) # of lessons requested Lyndon Johnston (Technical Week #4) # of lessons requested Home Club: Skate Canada #: Mark Ladwig (Technical Week #4) # of lessons requested Highest Tests Passed (at time of application) Please indicated the weeks you are registering for: FreeSkate: Competitive: Please circle the option(s) you wish to register for: Skills: Dance: Interpretive: 2 weeks 3 weeks 4 weeks 5 weeks 6 weeks Option A $ $ $ $ $ Name of Coach: Coach's Signature: Option B $ $ $ $ $ Option C $ $ $ $ $ Summer Coach: (lessons must be booked directly through coach) Option D $ $ $ $ $ Option E $ $ $ $ $ Name of Parents/Guardians: Option F $65.00 $95.00 $ $ $ Application Deadline: May 25, 2013 (50% deposit required at time of application, Emergency Contact Name/Number: along with a post-dated payment (dated July 8, 2013) for the remaining balance. Accommodations while attending the NL Skating Academy Payment Methods 1. Cheque(s) made payable to: Skate Canada NL Address: 2. Credit Card (Visa or MasterCard) Telephone: July 8 July 15 July 22 July 29 Aug 5 Aug 12 Credit Card Payment Boarding Card Number: Expiry Date: We will help locate host families for skaters that require accommodations Signature: Visa or MC: during the Summer program. 1st Payment (50% due with application): 2nd Payment (Balance): Will you be requiring boarding during your stay? YES NO Will you be able to accept a border(s) for the summer. YES NO Return Application forms and payment to: Skate Canada Newfoundland and Labrador 1296A Kenmount Road Costs must be determined between skater requiring boarding and host family. Paradise, NL A1L 1N3

7 Skater Expectations 2013 NL Skating Academy Medical Form 1. Skaters shall take part in all scheduled activities of the NL Skating Academy. *This information is necessary to respond to a medical concern or emergency as 2. Skaters shall be responsible for keeping skating area and dressing rooms tidy. quickly as possible. 3. Skaters must respect fellow skaters and instructors. Health Information 4. Vandalism to arena premises or equipment belonging to NL Skating Academy or Skater's Name: fellow skaters will not be tolerated. 5. Appropriate attire will be required for all sessions. MCP #: Expiry: 6. Inappropriate behaviour will not be tolerated. Is skater in good general health? YES NO 7. We reserve the right to send the participant home immediately, at own expense, Is skater fit and able to participate in all activities? YES NO with no refund, and denial of attending future schools upon failure to abide by the Please explain any special concerns/conditions as related to Summer school above mentioned guidelines. activities: Athlete Discipline Agreement I acknowledge having read and agree to the above discipline guidelines. I understand Does skater have any allergies? YES NO that violating these rules will result in being sent home at personal expense and without a refund. If yes, please explain reaction and treatment: Skater's Signature: Date: Does skater take any medication? If so, state purpose and how administered: Parent/Guardian Signature: Date: Participant's Declaration I hereby declare that I am aware of any medical illness or condition that would Participant's Release prevent my (my child's) full participation in program activities. I also herby declare By my participation in this event, I consent to the known and foreseeable physical risks that I give permission for NL Skating Academy coaches and staff to take me (my child) inherent in the sport of figure skating. These risks include but are not limited to: to a medical facility, if necessary, for medical attention. travel to and from the arena, ice conditions, equipment failure, falls, collisions with Skater's Signature: Date: other participants and/or instructors, and facility conditions. In assuming these risks, I, the undersigned, forever release, for my self, my heirs, and any person Parent/Guardian Signature: Date: acting on my behalf, Skate Canada NL and its directors, employees, volunteers, coaches, officials, instuctors, independent contractors, agents, and sponsors, from Test Permission any claim arising from any illness or injury to my person as a result of my *to be completed by a Home Club Official who is not a parent/guardian of the skater participation in this activity. Participant Signuature: Date: I herby grant permission for to try tests while attending the 2013 NL Skating Academy. I also confirm this skater to be a member, in good standing Parent/Guardian (if under 18): Date: of Skate Canada Club number. *Please note that Skate Canada NL does not chaperone children during breaks between scheduled on-ice and off-ice sessions. Signature of Official: Position: