Announcement
January 26-27 2013
GanderCommunity Center
Hosted by: Silver Jets Skating Club
A Skate CanadaNewfoundland and Labrador
Sanctioned Competition
Dear Club President
Attached is the Announcement package for the 2013 Skate Canada Newfoundland and Labrador Western Divisionals to be held January 26-27, 2013 (Saturday and Sunday) at the GanderCommunity Center, Gander, NL.
Please copy and distribute the complete package to all qualified skaters and coaches in your club. Enclosed please find the following information.
- Announcement Information………………………….Page 2
- Merchandise Order Form…………………………….Page 6
- Accommodations Guide……………………………...Page 7
- Club Summary Sheet…………………………………Page 8
- Photo Order Form…………………………………….Page 9
- Competition Entry Form……………………………...Page 10
- Arena map……………………………………………..Page 11
Parents must ensure that all information isfully completed with current copy of Skate Canada membership card.
We would like to have a CLUB photo of skaters attending Divisionals accompanied with your club summary form. This photo may be digital and submitted in jpeg format to . Please forward the photo as soon as possible. Cheques should be made payable to “Silver Jets Skating Club”. All forms must be received by the host club on or before December 22 2012. Incomplete forms may be returned, possibly causing a late fee or ineligibility.
A Schedule of Events will be forwarded as soon as possible following the receipt of all applications.
If you have any questions, please contact:
Paulette Rideout, Chair at (709) 256-8605
Tara Pollett, Co-Chair at (709) 256-4202
The Silver Jets Skating Club at
Yours in Skating,
Paulette Rideout
Host Committee Members
Chairperson……………………………………. Paulette Rideout
Co-Chair……………………………………….. Tara Pollett
Secretary………………………………………..Sharon Sparkes
Media……………………………………………Sharon Sparkes
Registration……………………………………..Kellie Stares/Tammy Hanlon
Hospitality……………………………………....Wanda Brown
Ice Captain……………………………………..Sherry Drover
Merchandise……………………………………Paulette Rideout
Tara Pollett
Facilities………………………………………...Tara Pollett
Accommodations and Transportation……….Tara Pollett
Treasurer/Accountants Liaison……………….Paulette Rideout
Officials and Judges Liaison…………………..Paulette Rideout
Music and Announcing ………………… ……Darren Bursey
Concessions……………………………………Sharon Sparkes
Opening and Closing Ceremonies…………...Paulette Rideout
Tara Pollett
Announcement Information
- Entry Forms…
Applications for qualifying categories at Provincials shall be made through the Divisional Championships. STARSkate, Competitive Skate, Special Olympics or ADULTSkate categories that receive byes to the Provincial Championships shall send entry forms directly to the Provincial Host Committee.
- Competition Fees…
The Competition fee is $53 per event, plus $7 Official’s Development and Technology Fee (total of $60.00).Skaters
registering for combined events pre-novice and higher, the Competition fee will be $53 + $27 + $7=$87.
All Fees should be payable to Silver Jets Skating Club by club cheque.
At the discretion of the Championship Committee, fees for late entries will be increased to $75.
- Submission of Entries…
All entry forms and fees must be forwarded to the Divisional’s Host Committee with all competition fees and current SC Membership card to:
Mrs. Paulette Rideout
Silver Jets Skating Club
P. O. Box 113
Gander NL A1V 1W5
- Photo…
A photo of the Club must be emailed to host committee on or before application deadline. This photo should be 4 x 6
Photos may be emailed to
Please note the following information on the email:
Club Name and community
Skater’s names in order
- Eligibilities…
All eligibilities are as per Skate Canada Rule Book or Skate Canada Newfoundland and Labrador Technical Package.
- ISU Placement Calculations…
The ISU Placement Calculations (OBO) will be used to determine the results of the STARSkate Preliminary categories and Junior Bronze and higher will be calculated using the (CPC) method.
- Music…
Music must be recorded on CD’s and two copies per event are to be submitted upon registration.
Music should commence on CD’s no later than five seconds beyond leader CD.
Each CD and its container must be clearly marked with the following information:
Skater’s Name and Home Club
Event Category
Recording Time of each CD
“Master” or “Copy” CD (as applicable)
NOTE: Pre-Juvenile and Juvenile Dancers will use Series 8 Music. Pre-Novice and Novice Dancers will use ISU Music.
- Ice Surface…
200 feet x 85 feet
The Arena is heated.
- Accommodations…
Information is attached on page 8.
Rooms have been blocked off at Hotel Gander, the Albatross and Comfort Inn at a given rate.
Other accommodations are also available and listed for your convenience.
All entrants are responsible for making their own reservations and paying their own bills.
10. Transportation…
Skaters are responsible for their own transportation to GanderCommunity Center.
11. Admission…
Admission to the competition will be free of charge.
12. Hospitality..
Due to regulations of the Arena, hospitality will NOT be available for parents, skaters, or the general public.
A Canteen is available to the public (outside food is not permitted to be brought into the canteen seating area).
There will be a hospitality room available to volunteers, invited guests, sponsors, judges and officials.
13. Coaches…
To be accredited at the 2013Western Divisional Championships, coaches and skating instructors must be members of Skate Canada, 3M NCCP Level 1 certified and possess a valid First Aid Certificate.
Coaches must register at the GanderCommunity Center and show their photo ID.
14. Registration…
Tentatively set to begin at the GanderCommunity Center, Friday, January 25th (3:00pm – 5:00pm and 6:00pm – 8:00pm)
Registration will also be set up at the GanderCommunity CenterSaturday, January 26th beginning one hour prior to the first scheduled event.
15. Opening Ceremonies…
All skaters are expected to participate with the exception of those skaters competing immediately following ceremonies.
All clubs are expected to bring their banners.
Dress code for the Opening Ceremonies includes skating club attire or other appropriate clothing (no jeans).
16. Closing Ceremonies…
to be held Sunday, January 27th.
17. Medal Presentations…
Medals will be presented during each flood.
18. Merchandise…
Clothing embroidered withthe 2013Western Divisionals Logo is to be pre-ordered and pre-paid using the attached forms (Club Summary Sheet and Merchandise Order Form).
19. Testing…
May be available during the competition pending judge’s availability. Please indicate interest.
Western Divisionals Merchandise Order Form
Skater’s Name:______
Club Name:______
Item # / Description / Colors / Size (circle) / Price / Qty / Total1000 / Western Divisionals Banner / $10
RA36R / Ladies Fitted Scoop Neck Tee / Black / XS S M L XL / $20
RA54R / Ladies Fitted V Neck Tee / Black / XS S M L XL / $20
612J / Youth Tee / Black / S M L / $16
RA14MR / Men’s Fitted Ribbed Tee / Black / XS S M L XL / $21
RA30F / Ladies Full-zip Fitted High Neck Hoodie with thumb hole / Black□
Grey□
white□ / XS S M L XL
2XL / $49
R620F / Youth Full-zip Fitted High Neck Hoodie with thumb hole / Black□
Grey□
pink□ / S M L XL / $49
609FSP / Youth pull-over hoodie / Black□
Grey□
white□ / S M L XL / $35
RA-9MF-SP / Adult pull-over hoodie / Grey□ / XS S M L XL
2XL / $40
Total:______
Method of Payment (Circle one): cheque / cash (payable to home club)
Home club to issue cheque payable to Silver Jets SC
Visa or MC: ______exp:______
Signature:______
ACCOMODATIONS GUIDE
Hotel Gander100 Trans Canada Highway
Tel: 709-256-3931
Toll Free: 1-800-563-2988
Fax: 709-651-2641
(Attn: Tonya)
Limited number of rooms blocked until January 14
(please quote SCNLDivisionals when booking)
Rooms $92 + tax 1-2 guests
$98 + tax 3-4 guests
All Prices include HOT breakfast
Day 1 Eggs/bacon/hashbrowns tea or coffee
Day 2 Pancakes/sausage/hashbrowns tea or coffee / Albatross Hotel
114 Trans Canada Highway
Tel: 709-256-3956
Toll Free: 1-800-563-4900
Fax: 709-651-2692
Limited number of rooms blocked until January 14
(Please quote SCNL Divisionals when booking)
Rooms $92 + tax 1-2 guests
$98 + tax 3-4 guests
All Prices include HOT breakfast
Day 1 Eggs/bacon/hashbrowns tea or coffee
Day 2 Pancakes/sausage/hashbrowns tea or coffee
OTHER ACCOMODATIONS INCLUDE:
Comfort Inn / 112 Trans Canada Highway / Tel: 709-256-3535Toll Free: 1-888-256-3535 or 1-800-4-CHOICEFax: 709-256-9302Sinbads Hotel / 133 Bennett Drive / Tel: 709-651-2678 Toll Free: 1-800-563-8330
Fax: 709-651-3123
Irving West Hotel / 1 Caldwell St. / Tel: 709-2406Fax: 709-651-3860
Inn on Bennett / 66 Bennett Drive / Tel: 709-256-4560Fax: 709-256-4860
Country Inn / 303 Magee Rd / Tel: 256-4005
Toll Free: 1-877-956-4005
At time of booking, please advise that you are a participant of the Western Divisional Figure Skating Championships
FOR MORE INFORMATION ON GANDER & TO VIEW the TOWN MAP, VISIT
(Please complete this form and mail it to the Silver Jets within 48 hrs after Regionals, and include the individual order forms and preferably one cheque for all the orders combined)
CLUB SUMMARY SHEETPage ____ of ____
(Please complete this form and include the individual order forms and one cheque. Please attach a total for each column.
Skating Club:______
Contact Person:______Phone Number:______
Email Address: ______
Skater’s Name / Merchandise(attach individual order sheets) / Registration Fees / Total
Amount / Total
Enclosed
1. / $ / $ / $ / $
2. / $ / $ / $ / $
3. / $ / $ / $ / $
4. / $ / $ / $ / $
5. / $ / $ / $ / $
6. / $ / $ / $ / $
7. / $ / $ / $ / $
8. / $ / $ / $ / $
9. / $ / $ / $ / $
10. / $ / $ / $ / $
Total: / Total: / $ / $
Photos By:
Photos By:
/ PROVINCIAL SCHOOL STUDIO1-800-563-6681 /
Please Print Clearly: SKATERS Full Name
Full Name & Year will appear on Trader Cards
Full Name, Competition & Year will appear on Magazine Cover
First Name & Year will appear on all other photos / Photos are Single Pose with Digital Enhancement, Personalized with Skaters Name and Year.
First Name______Club______
Last Name______Competition Name______
AVAILABLE PHOTO PACKAGES (Includes applicable taxes)
Samples/ Pkge #1 / (1) 8 x 10 / 15.00 / X = / $
Pkge #2 / (2) 5 x 7s / 15.00 / X / $
Pkge #3 / (1) 8 x 10, (2) 5 x 7s,
(8) Wallets / 25.00 / X / $
Pkge #4 / 3 Image Montage
(1) 8 x 10 / 25.00 / X = / $
Pkge #5 / Magazine Cover 8 x 10 / 20.00 / X = / $
Payment Methods / Total = / $
Please indicate payment method (circle one)
American ExpressVisaMaster CardCash
Credit Card # ______Expiry______
Name of Card Holder______
Signature______
Order form and payment to be brought to Photographer at time of sitting
Western Divisionals Competition Entry Form
(Please fill out completely and print/write clearly)
Competitor’s NameHome Address and Postal Code
Home and Emergency Phone Number
Skate Canada Number
Date of Birth (use month/day/year)
MCP Number
Name of Home Club
Signature of Home Club Officer
Club Contact Person
Club Contact’s Phone and Email / Phone: Email:
Name of Coach
Category Entered: (ex; Junior Silver Women 14 years and younger)
Test Qualifications (highest passed) / Free Skate: ______Dance: ______Competitive: ______
Interpretive: ______Skills: ______
Name of Partner (if applicable)
Music Time / FreeSkate: / Interpretive: / Skill:
Theme for Interpretive Program:
(interpretive category entries only)
If Skater places at Divisionals, is it your intention to compete at Provincials?
If you compete in a Skate Atlantica qualifying category, Is it your intention to compete at Provinials if you qualify? / ______
No______Yes______
No______Yes______
Did you win a gold medal at the 2012Regionals or Provincials, if yes in what category? Indicate Regionals/Provincials / No ______Yes ______Category ______
If my photo is taken I give permission for SCNL to post my photo on their website. / No ______Yes ______
NOTE: 1) Competitors entering in more than one category must complete an entry form for EACH category and must have separate sets of music for each category entered.
2) Entries MUST INCLUDE a copy of the above named skater’s current Skate Canada Membership Card.
INDIVIDUAL SKATERS PLEASE RETURN ENTRY FORM AND PAYMENT TO: your home skating club
CLUBS RETURN ALL MEMBERS’ ENTRY FORMS AND ONE CLUB CHEQUE TO: Silver Jets Figure Skating Club
ENTRY FEES: $ 53 per category entered + $7 Officials and Technology Development Fee per skater
Participant’s Release
By my participation in this event, I consent to the known and foreseeable physical risks inherent in the sport of figure skating. These risks include, but are not limited to: travel to and from the arena, ice conditions, equipment failure, and falls, collisions with other participants and/or instructors, and facility conditions. In assuming these risks, I, the undersigned, forever release, for myself, my heirs, and any person acting on my behalf, the Host club and Skate Canada Newfoundland and Labrador, and its directors, employees, volunteers, coaches, officials, instructors, independent contractors, agents and sponsors, from any claim arising from any illness of injury to my person as a result of my participation in this activity.
The above skater is registered in the correct category, Coach’s Signature: / Competitor/Parent/Guardian’s Signature: (Parent/Guardian Signature Required if competitor under 18 years)(P
Date: / Date:
(October 2012)