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ICE CRYSTALS IS BACK!
REGISTRATION DEADLINE IS DECEMBER 22, 2021
Our Annual Ice Show, “Skating through the Decades” will be held on May 7, 2022.
The Ice Show is our annual performance, where Colonial skaters, whether young or old, new or experienced, all have the opportunity to perform for family, friends and the community. All skaters learn a program and receive a costume for the show, and it is a great way to meet and make new friends!
Group numbers include Learn to Skate, Aspire, Synchro, Theatre on Ice, No Test through Senior (divided according to levels), Adult Skaters, Championship Series Competitors and Graduating Seniors. Skaters may also have the option to participate in the opening production number, and a solo or stepout.
Please visit https://www.colonialfsc.com/icecrystals where you will find lots more details and to register. We hope to see all Colonial skaters on the ice together for this exciting production!
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WINTERFEST
Don’t forget to register for Winterfest, our Winter Exhibition, to be held on Saturday, January 15 at 5:15 p.m. For Winterfest, each skater performs the program of their choice, wearing their own costume, dress or other attire. Skaters may perform their current program, or choreograph a new one for this event! There is no charge to participate, and we are looking forward to this great opportunity to share skating with friends and family!
Register at www.colonialfsc.com/winterfest
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LOCKERS FOR RENT & LOCKER ROOM CLEAN-UP
Once again, lockers are available to rent in the boys’ and girls’ locker rooms. The fee is $35 per year. To rent a locker, please log into your Entryeeze account and choose “Merchandise,” where you will be able to view the locker contract and pay the fee. If you have any questions, or would like a paper locker contract, please contact patty@colonialfsc.com
We will be thoroughly cleaning the locker rooms on Wednesday, December 29, starting at 11:00 a.m. We would love to have volunteers to help, so please stop by anytime between 11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. You may sign up to volunteer by logging into Entryeeze and selecting Volunteer, or simply show up ready to work!
If you have a lock on a locker, please remove it and all contents of your locker before December 29, so we can clean and refresh the entire locker room. Everyone who has rented a locker will be able to "move back in" after January 1.
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COLONIAL GIVES BACK
We hope all of our members will join us in supporting these efforts to help those in need.
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WHY ME SHERRY'S HOUSE GIVING TREE
Select a tag from the Giving Tree in Rink 3 and donate gift cards as listed on the tags. Drop off gift cards in the Colonial office. Please drop off all gift cards by Wednesday, December 29, and we will deliver them. Follow this link to learn more about Why Me Sherry’s House, providing love and support to families with childhood cancer.
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COAT DRIVE
Please bring winter coats to the Colonial office. The ministry at Wesley United Methodist church serves people in need in Worcester and the surrounding communities, including homeless children, adults and families.
Thank you to those who have already given. Beth Duxbury was able to bring a large box of coats of all sizes to the church earlier this week. More are needed; please drop off coats by Wednesday, December 29.
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UPCOMING DATES
December 22, 2021
Last day to register for Ice Crystals
December 24 & 25
December 31 & January 1
Closed - no ice sessions or classes
December 29, 11:00-2:00
Locker Room Clean-Up
January 15, 2022
Winterfest Ice Show
And
50th Year Kick-off Celebration
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COMPETITIONS
2022 Colonial Classic
January 8-10, 2022
Tsongas Center in Lowell, MA
This is Colonial’s signature Synchro competition, and we expect to welcome over 125 teams! Please join us as a spectator and/or volunteer.
2022 Adult Winter Challenge
March 27, 2022
NVO
We are looking forward to bringing back this exciting event for Adult Skaters, and hope the entire Colonial community will come out and support our skaters as spectators and volunteers.
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OUR 50th YEAR
Colonial is turning 50! Our 50th Anniversary is in September 2022, so we will be celebrating throughout the year!
Please spread the word to any and all present and former members.
We will be having a Kickoff Celebration on January 15, with cupcakes, memories and activities. Then, throughout the year there will be other activities to share in the 50th Year celebration.
Finally, we will celebrate with a Gala in September 2022!
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ON ICE
Edge & Performance Class
Sign up NOW for Winter 1!
Wednesdays, 4:40 PM - 5:25 PM
Fee: $125 for 7 weeks, or drop in for $20/class
NEW TIME
Adult Skills & Edge
Wednesdays 8:25-9:10 p.m.
December 15 through February 2
Fee: $140 for 7classes; $25 Drop-in
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OFF-ICE
NEW Injury Prevention Program
We are very excited to partner with Sarah Sherman at Live4PT to offer this new program for all skaters. Sarah will meet 1-on-1 with skaters to perform a complete assessment, followed up with an individualized program for each skater.
Skaters and parents, talk to your coaches and sign up today to help prevent injuries while becoming stronger and improving your on-ice performance.
Sarah will be here at Colonial on the following dates:
December 29, 2:00-4:00 p.m.
January 17, 4:00-6:00 p.m.
January 26, 4:00-6:00 p.m.
Assessments will take place in the Glass Room (studio adjacent to Rink 3)
You may also schedule your assessment at Live4PT, located just one mile away at 525 Massachusetts Ave, Acton.
Sign up here: https://pteverywhere.com/PtE/live4pt/bookingonline
Note: Please make sure to click on the date you want in the online booking portal, or you may get a message stating there are no times available.
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LEARN TO SKATE
Learn to Skate is a joint program run by the Colonial Figure Skating Club and the Nashoba Skating School. All lessons are taught by Skating Professionals.
The FALL 2 Session begins November 3. Classes are held on Wednesday afternoons, and Saturday/Sunday mornings. Use this link, Learn to Skate, to learn more and to register.
DID YOU KNOW? ADULTS SKATE, TOO! Maybe you never thought about it before, and now is the time! Adults are welcome and encouraged to join Learn to Skate!
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ASPIRE ADVANCED SKILLS
Colonial's Aspire Advanced Skills program is the next step after Learn to Skate classes. We still have space in the Winter session, Mondays 4:50 p.m., Thursdays 4:50 p.m. and Sundays 1:30 p.m.
NEW, Aspire Practice Ice
Aspire skaters are able to practice on the ice during Aspire classes. Practice Ice is available on half-ice during our Sunday and Monday Aspire Advanced Skills Classes:
Mondays 4:50-5:35
Sundays 1:10-1:55
What is it? Attend your lesson on one day, then practice on one or both of the other Aspire days.
How do I sign up? Just show up at any of the times listed, and pay in cash, check or Venmo @ColonialSkate
Other info? You can schedule a private lesson at this time too… talk to your coach about it!
Please contact advancedskills@colonialfsc.com for more information.
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JOIN ASPIRE SYNCHRO NOW!
Aspire Synchro is open to all skaters from Basic 5 through Pre-Juvenile Moves in the Field, this 10-week program will introduce skaters to the excitement of Synchro. Not only will skaters learn and perform a synchro program, they will have fun and make new friends at the same time!
Wednesdays 4:40-5:25 p.m.
October 27 through January 5
Fee: $200
To register, go to www.colonialfsc.com and click “Log into the Ice Booking Portal.”
Interested in learning more about Synchronized Skating?
Contact: synchro@colonialfsc.com
Follow our teams on Instagram!
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TRY OUR INTRO TO THEATRE ON ICE PROGRAM!
Theatre on Ice is a team-structured program that combines the grace of figure skating with the excitement of theatre and dance!
“Broadway Blades Intro” is an introductory TOI experience for skaters from Basic 5 through Freeskate 6.
Thursdays 6:30-7:15 p.m. On Ice
The Intro Team will meet from January through June, including ice show performances and a great team experience!
Fee: $150 per month for 6 months
To register, go to www.colonialfsc.com and click “Log into the Ice Booking Portal.”
Interested in learning more about TOI?
Contact: cfsctheatreonice@gmail.com
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The December 17, virtual test session is full.
Our next test session will be held on Thursday, February 17, 2022
Registration will open in early January
Visit our Test Sessions Page
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Our Synchronized Skating Teams competed at the Cape Cod Synchro Classic on December 11-12, 2021
Congratulations to all of the synchro teams!
Preliminary Team - 6th place
Open Juvenile - 1st place
Open Adult - 2nd place
Open Masters - 2nd place
Shout out to our Open Juvenile Team for placing 1st competing against 10 other teams, and our Open Adult & Open Masters teams, who were competing together for the first time in nearly two years!!
Congratulations and keep up the good work! We are proud of you!
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VOLUNTEERS ARE NEEDED FOR THE 2022 COLONIAL CLASSIC
January 7-10, 2022 - Tsongas Center, Lowell, MA
We hope you will consider volunteering at the Colonial Classic 2022! Without our volunteers, we could not organize this great event.
- When you sign up for 8 consecutive volunteer-hours or more, you get 1 free ticket for the day of your choice.
- Parking Passes will be given to all volunteers
- If you sign up for a volunteer slot at 5am, 6am or a time slot past 10pm your volunteer hours will count double!
- Masks are required for all volunteers and everyone inside Tsongas at all times regardless of vaccination status.
- Proof of vaccination is required for all volunteers.
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0C45AEA829ABF9C43-2022
Don’t forget to sign up. This is a great way to see some amazing synchronized skating, and fulfill your volunteer requirement at the same time.
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COLONIAL FIGURE SKATING CLUB | www.colonialfsc.com
(978) 263-3450 • customerservice@colonialfsc.com
P.O. Box 517, West Acton, MA 01720
34 Massachusetts Ave, Boxborough, MA 01719
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