NEWS
US FIGURE SKATING CORONAVIRUS STATEMENT REGARDING EVENTS, CLUB PROGRAMS
Dear Members,
As the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic affects our everyday lives, U.S. Figure Skating wants to assure you that the health and well-being of our athletes, members and figure skating community continues to be paramount.
As many of the nation’s public and private school systems, businesses and other entities have elected to take a “pause,” U.S. Figure Skating canceled on Friday all its national programs and events through mid-April (click here). Furthermore, U.S. Figure Skating strongly recommends that all club events and programs (competitions, test sessions, shows, etc.) are canceled or postponed through at least April 12. U.S. Figure Skating will continue to evaluate this rapidly evolving situation and provide updates as warranted. Qualifying procedures for such programs as Excel and Solo Dance also will be reevaluated during this time, as well as a decision on the status of Governing Council scheduled April 29 – May 2 in Las Vegas.
While we understand how these disruptions affect our figure skating community, the health and well-being of our figure skating community is the highest priority. With that in mind, please review these CDC recommendations to minimize the spread of coronavirus (COVID-19):
Stay home if you are sick; do not come to the ice rink and club.
Avoid getting closer than 6 feet to anyone coughing or sneezing.
Wash your hands frequently with soap and water for 20 seconds (sing the “ABC song”) or use hand sanitizer that has at least 60% alcohol. (This is especially important after going to the bathroom, before eating, after blowing your nose, coughing or sneezing.)
Avoid touching your eyes, nose and mouth.
Cover your mouth with a tissue or inside your elbow if you cough or sneeze. Throw the tissue in the trash, and then wash your hands.
Clean and disinfect frequently touched surfaces regularly.
Monitor the WHO and CDC websites for travel advisories and follow their recommendations.
For more information:
CDC Summary
WHO Advice for the Public
If you have any questions, please email info@usfigureskating.org. As this is an evolving situation, we will communicate any updates via e-blasts and in the NEWS section of our website – www.usfigureskating.org/news
These are trying times, but we have every confidence that our figure skating community will continue to support one another as we navigate these uncharted waters. We want to thank each of you for your diligence and understanding and look forward to when a sense of normalcy returns.
Sincerely,
Anne Cammett
President
David Raith
Executive Director
KGW at Sherwood Ice Arena (tune in tonight, 2/11 at 6:45P!)
KGW today at Sherwood Ice Arena interviewing Carousel Sherwood FSC’s top skaters!
TURN ON CHANNEL 8 at 6:45P (Feb 11th) for the story!
Link Here for report.
Winter Skate-tacular at Klamath Ice Sports
Klamath Ice Sports 18th Annual Figure Skating Spectacular, WINTER SKATE-TACULAR, took place on Saturday, February 1, 2020, at 7:00 p.m. at the Bill Collier Ice Arena. This is a world class exhibition that celebrates the beauty, grace, and athleticism of figure skating.
This year's ice show was co-directed and choreographed by Autumn Morin and Joe Gorecki, professional skaters and coaches from the Portland area, where they both teach and coach all skating levels. Joe Gorecki will also perform in the show.
Headlining this year's event are two-time U.S. ladies champion, Alissa Czisny, two-time U.S. pair champions, Alexa and Chris Knierim, who are husband and wife, two-time U.S. ladies silver medalist, Polina Edmunds, and the up-and-coming U.S. junior ice dance team of Oona and Gage Brown, who are brother and sister. Also featured a group of talented competitive skaters from the Portland area, including Samuel Mindra, Kaizen Oudom, and Grace Clifford. Jason Graetz, a Canadian comedy skater, was also featured together with a group of local and regional skaters. All of the featured skaters are appearing in Klamath Falls for the first time.
Klamath had a wonderful show - thanks to all that made it a success. Coaches and skaters from Carousel Sherwood FSC and Portland ISC traveled down to participate and direct the show!
Sectional Exhibition at Veterans Memorial Coliseum
Oregon Skating Council is pleased to announce 21 skaters from NWP Region qualified for the 2020 USFS Pacific Coast Sectional Finals in Wenatchee, WA next month.
Congratulations NWP Skaters! We are very proud of your achievements!
2020 Pacific Coast Sectionals
Juvenile Girls
Claire Cao – Carousel Sherwood FSC
Annika Chao – Portland ISC
Keira Hilbelink – Portland ISC
Maile Hilbelink – Portland ISC
Juvenile Boys
Ryan Azadpour – Carousel Sherwood FSC
Intermediate Ladies
Tia Hilbelink – Portland ISC
Grace Clifford – Carousel Sherwood FSC
Alisa Vangrunsven – Winterhawks FSC
Emma Wei – Carousel Sherwood FSC
Intermediate Men
Mark Williams – Carousel Sherwood FSC
Jaeik Shim – Carousel Sherwood FSC
Jasper Bushnell - Winterhawks FSC
Novice Ladies
Anna Olson-Voss – Carousel Sherwood FSC
Novice Men
Samual Mindra – Portland ISC
Junior Ladies
Alëna Budko – Winterhawks FSC
Marina Mamina – Portland ISC
Kaizen Oudom – Carousel Sherwood FSC
Juvenile Pairs
Audrey Lapham & Ryan Azadpour – Carousel Sherwood FSC
Dance Pairs
Alex Spurill (CSFSC) & Annelise Riccelli (PISC)
2020 Pacific Coast Sectional Skaters!
CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR SKATERS HEADED TO WENATCHEE, WASHINGTON, HYANNIS, MASSACHUSETTS, & ALLEN, TEXAS!!!
2020 Pacific Coast Sectional Singles Final
Juvenile Girls
Claire Cao – Carousel Sherwood FSC
Annika Chao – Portland ISC
Keira Hilbelink – Portland ISC
Maile Hilbelink – Portland ISC
Juvenile Boys
Ryan Azadpour – Carousel Sherwood FSC
Intermediate Ladies
Tia Hilbelink – Portland ISC
Grace Clifford – Carousel Sherwood FSC
Alisa Vangrunsven – Winterhawks FSC
Emma Wei – Carousel Sherwood FSC
Intermediate Men
Mark Williams – Carousel Sherwood FSC
Jaeik Shim – Carousel Sherwood FSC
Jasper Bushnell - Winterhawks FSC
Novice Ladies
Anna Olson-Voss – Carousel Sherwood FSC
Novice Men
Samual Mindra – Portland ISC
Junior Ladies
Alëna Budko – Winterhawks FSC
Marina Mamina – Portland ISC
Kaizen Oudom – Carousel Sherwood FSC
2020 USFS Pairs & Ice Dance Finals
Juvenile Pairs
Audrey Lapham & Ryan Azadpour – Carousel Sherwood FSC
Dance Pairs
Alex Spurill (CSFSC) & Annelise Riccelli (PISC)
Portland lands new-ish skating championship event
Portland figure skating fans will get a chance to see some of the sport's finest technical purveyors early next year.
The 2016 Midwestern and Pacific Coast Synchronized Skating Sectional Championships will take place Jan. 27 to Jan. 31 at Veterans Memorial Coliseum. It's U.S. Figure Skating’s largest annual event, the group says.
Tickets are on sale through Rosequarter.com.
Local organizers include the Oregon Skating Council, the Oregon Sports Authority, Rose Quarter and Travel Portland.
More than 4,000 skaters and others are expected to attend, as organizers project the economic impact will exceed $3 million.
“We’ve already had more than 6,000 room nights booked by the synchronized skating teams and are expecting a multi-million dollar impact for our community in what is typically a slower month for tourism,” Drew Mahalic, CEO of the Oregon Sports Authority, said in a release.
“Portland hotels, restaurants and retail businesses will be absolutely packed with synchronized skaters and their families visiting from across the country.”
The synchronized figure skating teams include between eight and 20 skaters who perform routines in unison. The International Skating Union wants synchronized skating to become an Olympic sport.
1978 USFS Championships in Portland, Oregon
Oregon Skating Council (OSC) was formed as a traditional USFS inter-club association to permit other Oregon clubs to have a role in the planning and execution of the 1978 U.S. Figure Skating Nationals.
It was the first time the U.S. Championships were held in the Northwest since 1969 and first time that Oregon played host to the Championships. Integral to the bid to bring the event to the state was James Lawrence, President of the Oregon Skating Council, which was created by members of three Portland area clubs specifically for the purpose of bringing the event to the area. It was also the first time a multi-club co-operative had been established for the purpose of organizing the U.S. Championships, which drew one hundred entries 'from sea to shining sea'. -Skate Guard Blog
