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Sydney Show Opportunity
Jamie McIntosh, from QLD, is coming down to Sydney to start a show tour in July 2010, on synthetic ice. He would like to audition skaters in Sydney very soon.
This is show skating so it's more about presentation and smiles :) but an Axel is preferable.
Anyone interested can give Jamie a call on 0419722067 or go to his website www.theatreonice.com.au. - go to 'employment opportunities' and email employ@theatreonice.com.au. Renumeration is generous.
Workshop News
South Australia's Thebarton club held an intensive workshop, for their skaters,13th & 14th of January 2010, involving 10 & a half hour days. Presenters were Robi Chalmers, Rodney Hocking and Michael Pasfield.
Oceania Development Camp Brisbane October 25th - 30th 2009
The ISU, ISA, APSA and State Associations have made possible a 3 year plan for the fast-tracking of younger skaters to reach Junior International level.
Boondall Ice Rink, in Queensland, was the perfect venue with the advantage of gymnasium and lecture areas. Skaters benifitted from a variety of coaches both nationally and internationally. Cynthia Ullmark from Canada headed a great team. Other on-ice presenters were Valentine from WA, Margaret Nicholls, George Galanis, Maureen Sumner and Michael Pasfield.
Newsletters
2009 AGM
APSA (NSW Div.)'s Annual General Meeting was held at Sports House, Homebush on Sat. the 30th May, 2009.
President's report - 2009
Gloria Pracey with Judy Bosler
Gloria Pracey will shortly stand down from her over 20 years of service as Secretary of the NSW division.
Online Membership Renewal
APSA now has the facility of Online Membership Renewal. You will need to create an account to fill in details. Direct Deposit is the preferred method of payment, (please include your name), but you can still send a cheque or money order. Proceed to page
Level 1 Part A
APSA Part A (on-ice) of the Level 1 Accreditation Course will be conducted at Canterbury Ice Rink on Monday & Tuesday the 21st & 22nd, September, 2009. Please contact Sue Cobden on 0418 655 186 or suecobden@ozemail.com.au
Congratulations!
APSA would like to congratulate Kylie Fennell on successfully procuring a 'Women in Sport - International Travel Scholarship'.
Kylie is regognised as Chelzie Lee's coach who managed 33rd of a field of 53 at Worlds this year, 2009. Chelzie missed a spin in her Short Program which cost her a number of places.
Kathy Casey & Christy Krall Seminar
22nd - 26th September 2008 at Canterbury Ice Rink. A huge success benefitted by all. Many thanks Kathy & Christy for their great guidance, coaching and expert video analysis!
Re-registration with the Australian Sports Commission
Re-registration for accreditation with the Australian Sports Commission happens every 4 years. You can now re-register online but still have to pay the $20 fee to Charmain Barnsley
Accreditation modules
Anyone who is in need of new study module material should contact Gloria Pracey on
(02) 9798 9008 or e-mail Gloria Pracey
Sydney Boating Tragedy
From top left - Simone, Alan, Morgan and Liz
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Update Points registering
At 3 or 6 monthly intervals, all log books must be verified with the 'rink representative' so they can pass a list to the Update recorder. Alternatively, contact the Update Cordinator Updater
Name Change
Level 2 General Principles is now called Intermediate Coaching General Principles
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Insurance advise
If you are travelling overseas with a skater and acting as a gaurdian please ensure your travel insurance includes liability insurance for your skater as your policy with APSA will only cover them in the ice-rink.
Coaching opportunity
The Warrina Ice Rink and Paradise Amateur Ice Figure Skating Club of Townsville are looking for a coach for aussie skate and figure skating lessons.
In the meantime they are hoping to be able to bring a coach up to Townsville for a week to do private lessons and squads with their skaters. Any coaches interested for a week or two should contact Sharon Doig at doi5706@bigpond.net.au
Friday 27th August, 2004 saw many of our past skaters come together to celebrate the Silver Anniversary of APSA National. It also marked 100 years of ice skating in Australia. Click for the President's run-down of the evening
Reg Park, Don McKnight and Jackie Kendall-Baker
Wendy Langton & Margaret Nichols
APSA NSW Branch is now incorporated.
Click on the title above to see the certificate.
Child Protection
Important points for Child Protection click here.
Centenary Watches for sale
These Centenary watches are a bargain. They won't last.
