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THE COLONIAL BLADE

August 26, 2021 Edition

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CLUB NEWS

We hope you enjoy this first edition of The Colonial Blade. In this newsletter, there is a wealth of information about the many things going on here at Colonial. We are planning to publish the Blade twice-monthly, and welcome your feedback. In addition to sending this via email, we will also have print copies available in the Colonial office, so please stop by to pick one up.

UPCOMING DATES

Monday, August 30 at 9:00 a.m. 

Member Pre-booking closes. After this time, all member and non-member ice will be billed at the Walk-on rate.


Tuesday, September 7

Fall Ice Session begins, and runs 14 weeks through December 11.


September 8

Edge & Performance Class begins


September 8, 9 & 10

Masters, Adult and Open Masters Synchro teams begin.


September 9

Theatre on Ice Fall Classes begin

COMPETITIONS

We are excited to see many of our skaters planning to compete at upcoming competitions this Fall. 

 

We have skaters registered for the 

Providence Open and Little New England Championships in Providence, RI September 11 to 12, 2021; the Boston Open in Norwood, MA September 30 to October 03, 2021; the Autumn Harvest Open on October 11; the North Star Open on October 23; and the 2022 U.S. Figure Skating Championship Series in Norwood, MA November 09 to 13, and in Leesburg, VA October 27 to 30.


We are excited to have Colonial represented at these outstanding competitions, and wish our skaters the best of luck!

ATHLETE ADVISORY

Attention High School Age Skaters! We are planning now to resume the Athlete Advisory Committee and looking for skaters to become leaders for this year’s committee. Positions available may include: Chair, Vice-Chair, Secretary and Treasurer, as well as managers for activities such as events, fundraising, buddy program, marketing and community service. If you are in grades 9-12, and interested in becoming involved, please email aac@colonialfsc.com by September 6.

CLASSES

ON ICE

EDGE & PERFORMANCE

Wednesdays

4:40 PM - 5:25 PM

September 8th - October 20th (FALL 1)

7 weeks - $125

ASPIRE SYNCHRO CLINIC

Wednesdays

4:40 PM - 5:25 PM

October 27 through January 5

10 weeks - $200


THEATRE ON ICE SESSIONS

Introductory Level

This is an introductory TOI experience for skaters from the Basic Skills 5 through Freeskate 6 levels. 


THURSDAYS

6:30 - 7:15 PM - ON ICE

  • Sept. 9th - Sept. 30th - 4 Weeks ($100)
  • Oct. 7th - Oct. 28th - 4 Weeks ($100)
  • Nov. 4th - Dec. 30th - 8 Weeks ($200)

 

Intermediate / Open Level

Broadway Blades is an Intermediate/Open team, which means that 100% of the team must have passed the USFSA Pre-Preliminary Moves in the Field Test. There are no level restrictions.


THURSDAYS

5:15 - 6:15 PM - OFF ICE

6:30 - 8:00 PM - ON ICE

Sept. 9th 2021 - Sept. 30th - 4 weeks ($300.00)

OFF-ICE

DYNAMIC STRENGTH

SATURDAYS

11:45 AM -12:45 PM

taught by Barbara Kossowska

In this high intensity class, athletes will participate in strength, conditioning, quickness, and off ice jump exercises. Additionally, athletes will engage in dynamic stretching and flexibility training.

 

SMALL GROUP POWER, PRECISION & PLYOMETRICS 

MONDAYS

6:30 PM - 7:00 PM

(limited to first 6 athletes that sign up)

taught by Danielle David

Each class will focus on precise positions and movements that increase strength, explosiveness, and power. Athletes will also perform plyometrics and jumps specific exercises.

 

SMALL GROUP DYNAMIC STRENGTH

WEDNESDAYS

5:50-6:20

(limited to first 6 athletes that sign up)

taught by Barbara Kossowska

In this high intensity class, each week athletes will participate in strength, conditioning, quickness, or off ice jump exercises.  

 

EQUIPMENT NEEDED FOR ALL CLASSES

  • 2 wrap-around ankle/wrist weights
  • Closed loop resistance bands
  • Yoga mat
  • Jump rope

LEARN TO SKATE & ASPIRE

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.


UPCOMING SESSIONS 

Fall 1 September 8 - October 31, 2021

Fall 2 November 3 - December 29, 2021

(no class on December 25th and December 26th)

ASPIRE ADVANCED SKILLS

Colonial's ASPIRE Advanced Skills program is the next step after learn to skate classes. Instruction is comprised of a variety of progressive skating skills, including transitions, spins and jumps, all of which build on previous skills, providing skaters a strong foundation of all elements. Within this positive and interactive group format, skaters will also experience introductions to some of our other skating programs like synchronized skating, theater on ice and artistry in motion.


​Fall Session

September 7th - December 12, 2021


MONDAYS

4:50 - 5:35 PM ON ICE

5:45 - 6:15 PM OFF ICE

13 weeks - $325


THURSDAYS

4:50 - 5:35 PM ON ICE

5:45 - 6:15 PM OFF ICE

13 weeks - $325


SUNDAYS

12:30 - 1:00 PM ON ICE

1:10 - 1:55 PM OFF ICE

14 weeks - $350


No classes on Labor Day and Thanksgiving.

$30 Registration Fee for Non-Members

Walk-In per class (must pre-register online)


SYNCHRO & THEATRE ON ICE

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It’s not too late to join our team, we still have spots open on our Preliminary team, and ASPIRE level. 


Synchronized skating is a popular discipline both within U.S. Figure Skating and around the world. Synchronized skating is a team sport in which 8-20 skaters perform a program together.


There are so many benefits to participating in a team sport, and synchronized skating is a great way for figure skaters to compete in a sport they love while enjoying all of the aspects of working with others in a team-oriented sport.

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TEST SESSIONS

Our next In-Person test session will be held

October 21, 2021

Registration now open


Deadline to register: Thursday, Oct 07, 2021 @ 10:00 PM

AWARDS & RECOGNITION

Congratulations to the following skaters who passed tests in May and June 2021!

Kate Doolan - Rocker Foxtrot and Tango

Mara Dunn - Pre-Juv Moves in the Field

Avery Heppenstall - Prelim Free skate

Sophia Jiang - Rocker Foxtrot

Shanvi Kumar - Juvenile Moves in the Field

Ellie Lassonde - Intermediate Free Skate

Carina Lee - Pre-Juvenile Free Skate

Sophia Li - Intermediate Free Skate

Antonia Luciw - Prelim Moves in the Field

Alice Marcotte - Pre-Prelim Free Skate

Tara Viswanathan - Juvenile Moves in the Field

Leah Wolk - Intermediate Free Skate

Sarah Zhou - Prelim Free Skate and Intermediate Moves in the Field


Colonial celebrates excellence, as we strive for the highest standards in all endeavors. So that we can honor our champions, recognize achievement at all levels, and inspire skaters to reach new goals, we are seeking members to join our Awards and Recognition Committee. Please email patty@colonialfsc.com if you are interested or want to learn more about this committee. 

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES

Please make sure to visit the “Get Involved” page on our website to learn more about our Volunteer Program. Many of our membership levels require a family volunteer contribution to the club, and your contributions of time and talent are what keeps Colonial strong! On that page, you will find important links:


  1. Volunteer Program Manual - learn about what the club needs and annual opportunities
  2. Volunteer Pre-Registration Form - please complete this form as soon as possible. This will allow you to plan ahead for your volunteer service, and help the club to fill needed positions.


ICE BOOKING INFORMATION

Member Pre-booking closes on Monday, August 30, at which time ice contracts are final. Open Booking, at Walk-on prices, continues for both members and non-members through September 6. This is a great opportunity for members to add sessions above their Pre-book limit, or for non-members to reserve the ice they want for the entire Fall session. Please see the Ice Booking and Programs Manual, found on the Ice Booking Portal page of our website, for details and instructions.

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34 Massachusetts Ave, Boxborough, MA 01719


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